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1970 Chevelle Body Panels - Body Building: Project American Heroes III, Part 2

Project American Heroes III Is A Chevelle And The Build Has Begun.

By Arvid Svendsen, Photography by Arvid Svendsen
  • 1970 Chevelle Body Panels Clamped Quarter Panel
    NPD also offers OEM-style full factory quarters like this one that is fitted to the factory seam at the roof and carefully located against to the door jamb, wheelhouse, and trunk. The quarter is then clamped to the car.
    1970 Chevelle Body Panels Clamped Quarter Panel
    NPD also offers OEM-style full factory quarters like this one that is fitted to the factor
  • 1970 Chevelle Body Panels Door Hinge Install
    Kevin Rock works to install hinges to the new reproduction door shell. Both hinges and door shell are a couple clicks away via NPD's online ordering website.
    1970 Chevelle Body Panels Door Hinge Install
    Kevin Rock works to install hinges to the new reproduction door shell. Both hinges and doo
  • 1970 Chevelle Body Panels Door Install
    Nick and Kevin install the new door to the body while leaving the hinges snug to allow for adjustment.
    1970 Chevelle Body Panels Door Install
    Nick and Kevin install the new door to the body while leaving the hinges snug to allow for
  • 1970 Chevelle Body Panels Punched Welding Holes
    Note the holes punched for welding along the edge of the quarter, and the new striker installed. Since the quarter-panel is clamped in place, the door is adjusted for best alignment and then tightened. Further adjustment might be necessary when the fenders are installed.
    1970 Chevelle Body Panels Punched Welding Holes
    Note the holes punched for welding along the edge of the quarter, and the new striker inst
  • 1970 Chevelle Body Panels New Quarter Panel
    The driver's side is next, as Nick and Kevin work together to fit the new OEM-style quarter-panel to the body.
    1970 Chevelle Body Panels New Quarter Panel
    The driver's side is next, as Nick and Kevin work together to fit the new OEM-style quarte
  • 1970 Chevelle Body Panels Door Hanging
    Hanging the door is definitely a two man job.
  • 1970 Chevelle Body Panels Old Frame Mount Brace
    Then we were off to the front of the Chevelle. The old frame mount brace is removed from the radiator support.
    1970 Chevelle Body Panels Old Frame Mount Brace
    Then we were off to the front of the Chevelle. The old frame mount brace is removed from t
  • 1970 Chevelle Body Panels Radiator Brace Cleanup
    The radiator support brace receives a cleanup at the mounting points, but will later be blasted to bare metal.
    1970 Chevelle Body Panels Radiator Brace Cleanup
    The radiator support brace receives a cleanup at the mounting points, but will later be bl
  • 1970 Chevelle Body Panels Radiator Support Mockup
    The new radiator support is mocked up against the frame ends prior to installation.
  • 1970 Chevelle Body Panels Original Brace
    The original brace and new reproduction radiator support are installed and snugged in anticipation of fender installation.
    1970 Chevelle Body Panels Original Brace
    The original brace and new reproduction radiator support are installed and snugged in anti
  • 1970 Chevelle Body Panels NPD Fenders
    The days of hunting for NOS fenders at outrageous prices are over. Brand new fenders from NPD are exact in fitment, and feature clean and crisp character lines.
    1970 Chevelle Body Panels NPD Fenders
    The days of hunting for NOS fenders at outrageous prices are over. Brand new fenders from
  • 1970 Chevelle Body Panels Quarter Doors Fenders
    Great pains are taken to fit the quarters, doors, and fenders. When satisfied, Kevin tightens both door and fender bolts down. The custom L88 hood is being "figured out" in the mind of Route 66 Motorsports owner Bill Jelinek for a future install.
    1970 Chevelle Body Panels Quarter Doors Fenders
    Great pains are taken to fit the quarters, doors, and fenders. When satisfied, Kevin tight
By Arvid Svendsen
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