Throw back ss

[mrbbody]

here are some pics before i tore her apart...96SS DCM ..bought it in back in 2000










there was alot more to it.. but... i got bored.. lol

[BYB_CUZ]

what is that right in front of master cylinder.

[mrbbody]

Originally Posted by BYB_CUZ

what is that right in front of master cylinder.

oh that was an alarm horn ,no longer there

[408_LT1]

Alarm siren.

[mrbbody]

ill start with the interior.. wont bother with the how to's
wanted to do a throw back theme so i morphed in some old school things ..
not finished yet, may change some things around. but you get the general idea





















gonna throw in a double din for the hell of it



making sure it fits before paint

[Contrast]

I Remember the first time I saw pics
of this DCM on cardomain.
And im SURE this ONE IS yours hahaha.

Anyways, I Love how you did the door panels.
That and the Retro Tails you did for this car....
Made me get my "sticky rice" all on my screen

[mrbbody]

now for the motor. didnt want to go too crazy cuz money is an issue...
F body heads ported, 7/16 studs and guide plates installed. 3 angle valve job, beehive springs. heads surfaced at a slight angle for compession.
intake matched ported, new rings and bearings, timing chain, gaskets and seals. LT4 hot cam. 1.6 roller rockers, new lifters and push rods, water pump drive delete ,clear image cats, try ys coated..still need to get throtle body and electric water pump. will attatch to stage 2 trans with 2500 stall then inland impire axtended aluminum drive shaft... more to come....old motor out

















block, heads, intake,timing cover, water pump, assesorie bracket, oil pan, and valve covers powder coated

[mrbbody]

the rear diff;
first i got the more narrow caprice rear end, relocated the spring pirches.
because im gonna run extended control arms

[mrbbody]

got it powder coated


installed the eaton true trac. 3:73 gears all bearings and seals





finished it off with Spohn performance sway bar and control armes



used stock sized calipers n rotors for now, (remember money is an issue) , all powder coated

[alwyswntd1]

this is a nice build,especially the interior that retro look is killing them......