My 69 project

[Jasons69Chevelle]

Looking good, do you happen to have the rear control arm reinforcement braces?
Might be a good idea to add them if not. I believe they came standard on big block cars. I had them on my 350 Malibu not sure if they were added after leaving the factory. I used a aftermarket market style but factory replacements can be found for under 100.

Edit I see them on the ground now

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

Looking very nice

Thank you.

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

Working on this getting ready for paint

 

[KwikSS]

Your car is going to be very nice.

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

Reference for rear control arms, rear brace. Picture of before

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

Installed the lower rear control arm on passenger side frame. Original bolt/washer phosphated and nut redone zinc. It is different than the other bolts on control arm. Also noticed the top holes were different one being round and the other more oval. Not sure if it meant anything but in the before removal picture the round went towards the back bolt. Bolt was also installed on the frame from the outside in. Also used an extension on the socket.

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

Added frame brace. I could have installed the upper control arm then the brace. This way I just installed the lower part on the bolt. It took me weeks to find the bolts. I didn’t realize they were part of the same bolts as the control arms. I also haven’t found where the assembly manual has them.

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

Upper control arm and upper part of frame brace.

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

Other side. Need to finish other upper control arm to finish rear.

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

Rear waiting

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

Got the control arm painted. Welded a piece of metal primed and painted.

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

Got most of the rear together. Added some before pictures that I also used for reference. Everything originally on the car cleaned and painted except rear came from a different 69 Chevelle from Oregon. New spring insulators. Brake lines. Waiting for paint to cure more to install the modified control arm.

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

Stripped and painted the rear drums. Going to redo a a later date. I did some research as to why only one drum had a such a big weight and not the other. I’ve found it was common and didn’t create an issue. Someone maybe able to clarify better. Went from orange to black. Numbers and dates

 

[Shaner]

Had to do with balance. Weight that is.

Nice job, I enjoy following your restoration.

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

Got the rear installed drums and tires

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

Pulled the frame out to work on the front suspension but didn’t quite get it done. The inner seals needed replaced. Picked up at Napa for just over $8.00. They are minus the outer ring. Bearings are USA made tinker.

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

Started removing sram sealer on firewall/cowl area

 

[KwikSS]

You're doing a good job. Lot's of work there.

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

Desired before removing anymore seam sealer I would try to blast as much of the cowl/firewall first. So as I’m prepping I’m also stripping more parts. Here’s a rubber seal and some window clips.

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

Removed hidden wiper 4 screws were the same the 5th was bigger.