Ridetech Building What Might Be The Ultimate ’67 Chevelle

The project began life a run-of-the-mill Malibu. There is nothing run-of-the-mill about what is emerging.

Everyone knows that the folks at Ridetech build phenomenal suspensions for classic cars. What you might not realize, is that they can also build entire cars. The “body shop,” as it’s known at Ridetech’s headquarters, is completely self-sufficient, and the company is not only capable of developing awesome suspension parts on their test track and then mass-manufacturing them they can build complete cars from the ground up. According to the folks at Ridetech, it’s a full-service shop with complete fabrication and paint facilities. Unfortunately, though, it’s not open to the public.

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The basis for a great project.

Currently, the shop is the temporary home to one soon-to-be-cool ’67 Chevelle. The car is being built for Sharon Voelkel, and will blend modern comfort with classic looks. We can say that, because we’re told that it will have heated seats and a quiet cockpit. That means this Chevelle will have no problem delivering great driver comfort while driving across the country. The car will be one of the first ever hot rods to have Instinct Electronic Shockwaves for a world-class ride and handling with an ultra-low stance when parked.

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Several months ago, Ridetech releases their Instinct Shocks, and now, that technology is incorporated into their Shockwave air ride.

“Sharon and I both like the GM A-body platform…lots of room for luggage and shopping, with a fun but muscular look. Sharon is most looking forward to a comfy leather interior with heated seats and all the amenities. We both want quiet reliability for those long highway tours. The drivetrain will be quite basic: a 525hp Chevrolet Performance crate LS1 with a very Ferrari looking cross ram intake and dual throttle bodies, all driven by a Holley EFI system. Behind that will be a Bowler 4L60E automatic transmission. I am looking forward to debuting some cutting-edge Shockwave air suspension technology that we have been playing with,” said Brett Voelkel

Lead fabricator, Kurt Blackgrove, is hard at work incorporating many subtle touches, like perfecting panel and bumper gaps, as well as a hand-building a new firewall and under hood panels. Sharon’s Chevelle will ride on its original frame, and all of the seams have been welded, and any unnecessary holes have been filled for a true, show-quality finish. The project started life as a clean 283-powered car and is becoming so much more.

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Check out that custom rear bumper

Keeping it reliable, this gorgeous driver will get its motivation from a bulletproof LS engine backed by an electronic overdrive transmission. A Currie rearend will finish the drivetrain.

The crew at Ridetech are working to build a truly modern grand touring musclecar with a full complement of amenities, including Vintage Air. You can follow along with Ridetech as they regularly update the project with detailed fabrication and build photos.

The devil is in the details, and the Edelbrock CrossRam LS3 intake manifold and custom hand-made firewall with recessed C7 Corvette master cylinder/booster assembly are cool details.

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Randy Bolig has been working on cars and has been involved in the hobby ever since he bought his first car when he was only 14 years old. His passion for performance got him noticed by many locals, and he began helping them modify their vehicles.
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