Chevelle Stock Cars
Monday, January 21st, 2008I came across these pictures a while back as I browsed around the Internet looking for automotive inspiration. I styled my 1964 Malibu SS with NASCAR inspiration, but these things are the real deal. Old race-car picture have a certain magic to them.
A couple of bad ass 1966 Chevelles fighting for position on the bank.
Notice the rolled front fenders and cut rear quarter panels. All in the name of fitting huge slicks.
I’d be smiling too, standing next to that monster.
I know that modern NASCAR spindles are derived from old b-body units with gigantic bearings and stout spindle pin, but what are these things? The look like something off a 1-ton truck.
Look at how much more trimming was done on the fenders of the 1964 Chevelle compared to the 1966 shown above. This is probably because the 1966 Chevelle has quite a bit more room in the wheel wells for tire. I can barely snug a 255 section width on the rear of my ‘64, but my ‘66 fits a 275 with not problem.
So do you think I managed to pay proper homage to the race-cars of old with my Malibu?
