At Safe and Sound, Stefan and his crew quickly snapped into action. The existing headers were replaced with Sanderson ceramic-coated ones, and the brake problems were fixed with a CPP Show Stopper Hydra Boost. Next up, Charles and Stefan wanted to make the engine bay show quality. As you can see from these pictures, they succeeded. The chrome of the March Ultra Drive front runner system, Sanden compressor, alternator, polished power steering pump, and the polished March PS reservoir put paid to that. Other additions include the Edelbrock polished hi-flo water pump, chromed March Style Track air cleaner and Billet Specialties valve covers.  To improve the looks further, seven engine compartment panels were fabricated and repainted to match the smoothed firewall. These hide the hoses and wiper mounting plate, as well as closing up gaps by the fenders and headlights.

Next up, it was the turn of suspension to get a thorough sprucing. Up front, the stock suspension was replaced with Global West’s KT423 Ultimate Handling Package, which Charles thanks for the car’s incredible handling. This package includes such delights as a sway bar, modular forged spindles, and tubular upper and lower control arms. All of the package’s components come together to form a negative roll system that changes the car’s geometry curve, meaning negative camber is induced when the tire goes up into the fender. The rear brakes were replaced with Wilwood four-piston Big Brakes, and the steering runs through a Borgeson ST45 12.7:1 steering box.

Inside, the combination of classic design and electronic goodies make up a truly incredible cabin. Up on the dash, there are Dakota Digital HDX gauges, while the power windows, alarm, and locks are by Nu Relics. The original interior has been torn out, with the new one featuring sound proofing by Dynamat, custom cut and stitched German square-weave charcoal carpet, and factory SS seats and door panels in ivory. Charles and Stefan opted to leave this alone, as “the original Chevelle SS interiors were a beautiful design and the white interior just looked so awesome with the red paint and white SS stripes.” New chrome window cranks have been added, which remain functional. The center console has been fabricated to fit the seven inch reversing camera screen, with other console accoutrements including a four-way switch for the windows, a Pioneer AVH-3300 receiver with a flip-out touchscreen, a nav system, and Apple CarPlay. All this media is fed through a 1000 watt JL Audio amp, a pair of 10″ JL subwoofers, and six JBL speakers, which rest in custom kick panels and a package tray, featuring steel speaker grilles. All the electronics are powered by a pair of Optima Red Top batteries mounted in the trunk.  The trunk features new panels too, finished in red and white, as well as a cover for the underside of the deck lid, also in red and white and featuring the SS emblem.

The beautiful exterior hasn’t been given the same level of treatment, but it didn’t need it: the Chevelle was pretty much perfect in its stock form. Peterson LED headlights and Digitails LED rear lights have been added for better visibility, but that’s about it. This beauty rides on US MAGS Rambler 18″ wheels and Michelin Super Sport 225/40 ZR18s up front and 275/45 ZR18s at the back. The car was completed just last month, and Charles says he “can’t wait for summer to go cruising with my son and showing it at all of the cars shows we have in sunny So. Cal.” If you’re in the area, be sure to keep an eye out for this wonderful car at nearby shows! We’ve included Charles’ build sheet below, as well as a gallery of pictures for you to feast your eyes upon. If you’ve got a beautiful restomod, get in touch with us. We always love hearing from our readers and looking at their incredible projects!

Build Sheet

• Rosso Corsa Red – White SS Stripes
• Chevrolet BB 454 Crate Engine
• Holley 750 cfm Double Pumper
• Edelbrock RPM Air Gap Polished Intake
• Sanderson Ceramic Coated Headers
• March Chromed Ultra Drive Serpentine System
• Tremec TKO 600 5 spd Transmission
• Dakota Digital HDX Gauges
• Smoothed Firewall – Vintage Air
• Custom Engine Compartment Panels
• GM 12 Bolt Differential
• Wilwood 6 Piston Front & 4 Piston Rear Calipers
• CPP Hydroboost Show Stopper Master Cylinder
• Magnaflow 3” Stainless Steel Exhaust
• US Mags Rambler Series 18” Wheels
• 225/45/ZR18 in Front & 275/40/ZR18 in Rear
• Global West KT423 Handling Package
• Full DynaMat Sound Proofing
• Power Windows & Power Door Locks
• Pioneer 7” Touch Screen, Navigation & Apple Car Play
• JL Audio 1000W 5 Channel Amp & Dual 10” Subwoofers
• JBL Front and Rear Speakers
• Custom Pressed Speaker Grilles in Kick Panels & Package Tray
• Custom Upholstered Console with Back-up Camera
• Eddie Motorsports Billet Hood & Trunk Hinges
• Dual Trunk Mounted Optima Red Top Batteries
• Custom Upholstered Trunk