Okay, here’s my blog post about my experience with the 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle SS:
Man, where do I even begin with this ’64 Chevelle SS? It’s been a journey, let me tell you!
Getting Started
I picked up this beauty a few months back. It wasn’t exactly in showroom condition, far from it, actually. It was more like “barn find” condition, if the barn had also housed a family of raccoons. But I saw the potential, you know? Underneath all that rust and grime, there was a classic muscle car just waiting to be brought back to life.
The Hard Work Begins
First thing I did was strip it down. I mean, everything. Seats, carpet, panels, you name it. It was a mess, full of dust, mouse droppings, and who knows what else. I spent days just cleaning out the interior. I practically lived in my respirator for a week!
- Removed all the interior components.
- Cleaned every nook and cranny, repeatedly.
- Assessed the damage – rust, mostly. Lots of it.
Then came the bodywork. Oh boy, the bodywork. I’m no professional welder, but I learned fast. I watched countless videos, practiced on scrap metal, and slowly but surely, I started patching up those rust holes. It was slow going, I messed up a few times, burned through some metal, cursed a lot, but I kept at it.
Engine Time
The engine… well, it wasn’t pretty. It looked like it hadn’t been turned over in decades. I pulled it out, disassembled it completely, and discovered a whole bunch of problems. Replaced the pistons, honed the cylinders, got a new crankshaft – basically, a full rebuild. It was a huge undertaking, but so satisfying to see that engine come back to life.
Putting It All Back Together
After what felt like forever, I finally started putting everything back together. New interior, fresh paint (a classic, deep red, of course), and the rebuilt engine. It was like watching a phoenix rise from the ashes, except the phoenix was made of steel and chrome.
The Final Result
And now? Now I have a gorgeous 1964 Chevelle SS that I built with my own two hands. It’s not perfect, there are still a few things I want to tweak, but it’s mine. And every time I turn that key and hear that engine roar, I get a feeling of accomplishment that’s hard to describe. It was a ton of work, but totally worth it.
