My First . . .

OK, so I am only 21 at present, but I want to get a good start on what it will take to get a very nice Chevelle 454 SS LS6 from the ground up. I don't want it to be a clone and I don't want to be 60 when it's done. I have utterly no idea on how to start out so if anyone has any ideas or helpful stuff feel free to clue me in.

Thanks,
Josh

I dont want to burst your bubble; however the correct response to your question would be $$$$$$$$$$$$$ about 45 grand and up.

There's a lot of pretty good deals out there depending on what you're looking for. Don't be discouraged. $45K$ is a lot of money to shell out, but if you go to cars.com you will find a lot of cars for less than that. I just saw a SIlver and Black `70 SS that's immaculate for 35K$. They have some project cars also that you can start. Expect to pay top dollar no matter how you slice it, but 45K$ and up is for the collectors to buy with all matching numbers. If you want an investment, then cough up the big bucks and expect to pay in the neighborhood of 60K$. If you want to have fun with a car buy what you can afford and work your way up and enjoy ti while you can. Remenber, you won't be driving a 40-60K$ car.

hi

I 100% agree! A very good job! lots of $$$$

Money and time is the answer on any car. At least your 21 and not 15 thinking money grows on trees, like my young-n's. It does take money and time to have any car that look nice and run great. Unless someone left you a small fortune you don't need help you just need a car. But if not, try shopping around the want ads, ebay, etc. find something you can afford to start your project. Swapmeats are a great place to find parts. Also find a good book like Chevelle interchange manual, it will help you find parts from other GM cars that might be easier to locate and less expencive than Chevelle parts. Also try doing most of the work yourself it's not that hard. Labor adds up quick. Mechanical stuff on the early cars is basic. Take a couple of classes if you need to. I started with a rolling chassis that everone thought was junk, did all the restoring myself and now have beautiful 68 Chevelle that I take to all the local car shows. It did take me 9 years, buy it was worth it. Don't be discouraged by the nine years. I also raised two girls and built a new shop to work on it easier.

Yeah, I learned a long time ago that money doesnt grow on trees, in fact it usually takes a lot more effort at my age to make any decent head way, but time is something I have a lot of right now. I just fixed my car today (replaced the alternator) and I feel pretty accomplished, so I think working on my own show car down the road doesnt seem that daunting.

Something to think about.....There were less than 4500 LS6 Chevelles built... TOTAL.

I know . . . sucks . . . but im sure i can find at least one . . . other guys have.