Information Exchange
1970
Please Welcome:
Year: 1970
Name: Darren Larson
Email: <djlarson@tznet.com>
Location: Marshfield,WI,
Comments: I am currently restoring a 70 SS454 LS-6 convertible. I would really appreciate help in attempting to decifer some info contained on the data plate. I have checked with some of the obvious so called "experts" but with no success. My car was built in Baltimore in the first week of Feb.1970. My question is what the !%$#&@*& does the X 1 stamped above the BODY #' on the tag mean????
This is my car's tag info. as it appears on the car!
BODY BY FISHER X 1
ST70 13667 B854523 BDY
TR 755 75 A PNT
02A B 0833
If there are any of you that have a simular X 1 stamped on
the Data Tag or knowledge of what it means I would greatly appreciate your comments!!!!!
- Wednesday, December 30, 1998 at 17:32:20 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Bill Pritchard
Email: <bpritchard@worldnet.att.net>
Location: Chicago suburbs,
Comments: I'm looking for previous owners of a 70 SS that I have. The car was in Nebraska from 1972 until the late 1980's. At that time, I believe it was Forest Green with white stripes and a green interior. I believe it to be an original LS6 car. I've spoken with the last registered Nebraska owner, and he bought it in 1986 with no motor or transmission. It had about 37,000 miles on it at that time, so it certainly was not driven extensively. I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who may have some information about it; there couldn't have been too many Forest Green SS Chevelles in Nebraska, even back then.
- Wednesday, December 30, 1998 at 13:07:44 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Bill Gasche
Email: <bgasche@primenet.com>
Location: Swanton, Ohio,
Comments: I own a red convertable, black top and interior, 4 speed muncie and currently building a 454 to be installed by spring.
To be honest, it is an SS look-alike but has been restored, looks great and I love this car.
- Tuesday, December 29, 1998 at 12:18:18 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Fred Dowd
Email: <Frederick_T_Dowd@admin.tc.faa.gov>
Location: Atlantic City, Nj,
Comments: I currently own a '70 2Dr Malibu Sport Coupe and I have installed a CD player. The problem I am having is that when there is a slight change in the voltage (i.e. turning on the lights) the radio shuts itself off. Does anyone know of an aftermarket addon to help make up for the voltage problems associated with old cars? Any help will be MUCH appreciated!! :))
- Monday, December 28, 1998 at 13:45:07 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: DARREN LARSON
Email: <djlarson@tznet.com>
Location: Marshfield,WI,
Comments: Currently ,I have three Chevelles . I have owned numerous over the years and find myself concentrating my attention to the 1970 Chevelle SS 454. I have a Arlington, TX built LS-6 coupe, Black with White deck stripes. I recently stumbled across a Baltimore built convertible that I could not resist. Unfortunately the original engine is gone and so the search begins! I am semi- confident that the rag top is an LS-6, but of course without the build sheet it makes for a difficult task to document the car. The convertible was originally Cranberry red with stripe delete/non cowl induction. The interior consists of the Black bench with 4 speed.
One unique item that I have never seen before is the X 1 code that is stamped into the top of the data plate. This does not appear to be any RPO that I have ever seen before.
The LS 6 convertibles have always fascinated me because of all the mysteries behind them, I guess this could be another mystery?????????
- Sunday, December 27, 1998 at 18:29:49 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: joe salazar
Email: <joe_salazar@hotmail.com>
Location: wichita, Ks.,
Comments: I have a 70-ss chevelle. Cottez silver with the black ss-stripes
lying under several coats of clear..the car is a 396big block and
is backed by a m-22muncie, and a 12bolt posi rear-end...It has
been totally redone including a complete soft seal rubber kit...
I have pictures of the car...It was well worth the work to see this finished product..
JOE
- Wednesday, December 23, 1998 at 09:11:40 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: joe salazar
Email: <joe_salazar@hotmail.com>
Location: wichita, Ks.,
Comments: I have a 70-ss chevelle. Cottez silver with the black ss-stripes
lying under several coats of clear..the car is a 396big block and
is backed by a m-22muncie, and a 12bolt posi rear-end...It has
been totally redone including a complete soft seal rubber kit...
I have pictures of the car...
- Wednesday, December 23, 1998 at 09:10:56 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: CHAD SPIERING
Email: <CSpier5617@aol.com>
Location: FLORENCE, KY,
Comments: 1970 CHEVELLE SS
THIS IS A MATCHING NUMBERS CAR WITH A 396 (402!) 350HP
M22 4 SPEED, 411 POSI REAR, AIR CONDITIONING, POWER STEERING AND
POWER BRAKES.
THE COLOR IS BLACK CHERRY WITH WHITE STRIPES, BLACK VINYL INTER-
IOR WITH BENCH SEAT!
CAR IS 90% RESTORED WITH ONLY THE BUMPERS TO BE RE-CHROMED AND
THE "KNEE BANGER" SHIFTER TO BE FOUND!
- Wednesday, December 09, 1998 at 21:07:50 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Dick Abbott
Email: <Dick@billiardcue.com>
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA,
Comments: 1970 Chevelle 300 Deluxe 2 door Sport Coupe, Gobi Beige over dark green vinyl and cloth interior. 33,055 original miles. 307 V8, Powerglide, P/S, P/B, Mark IV A/C. 95% + original including paint, spare tire never down.
I have been replacing consumable parts to store away and make the car a much better driver.
Installed Firestone Firehawk SS10 235/60R14 tires on the stock rims with dog dish hub caps, replaced the original shocks with Bilsteins all around, installed Addco anti-sway bars front and rear, the ride and drive is unbelievable!
This is a rare car, Chevy only produced 8003 of them.
- Tuesday, December 08, 1998 at 07:42:43 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: ChrisinPhx
Email: <rlc1621@idt.net>
Location: Chandler, Az,
Comments: It is finally "done"....at least mostly. I have spent almost 3 years restifying (upgrading to newer technology and parts while maintaining the "stock" exterior appearance) on my 70SS. It is torch red with black stripes and black pinstriping. It has 540 ci. Gen V crate motor that was bored and stroked. It also has a Crane FULL roller valvetrain (.587/.610 lift, dual pattern) 2.19/1.88 valves, Hypereutectic pistons, Lunati forged crank to 4 bolt mains, total seal rings, 8 quart oiling system, HV oil pump with full scraper and diamond stripper windage control, stock Gen V highrise dual plane aluminum intake, Howard Stewart H2O pump, Al/ceramic coated Hooker comps to a true 3" exhaust (Dynomax oversize cans), all MSD ignition featuring a programmable timing box for billet MSD distributor, 6AL box, 8mm Helicore wires and Blaster 2 coil. A 900 CFM 4 barrel throttle body fuel injection (Holley Projection) system. I just passed emmisions today (easily passed at idle and cruise). I did the paint and body work myself (BC/CC) which took about 4 months.
12 bolt Posi with new 3.73, Auburn Pro-series Posi (`````welded tubes) which I setup after much study and tooling to set it up. New 3" thick wall non-tapered driveshaft (1350 series yoke to a custom T400 with extra clutches, 34 element sprague, Transgo valve body and 2000 stall convertor), rebuilt urethane frontend and rearend, new body bushings, springs all corners, factory console, functional cowl induction, 10 disc CD changer, extensive new parts and fully documented with receipts. Goodrich 275-60-15 RWL T/A's rear for street (with drag radials for the fun stuff) mounted on Cragar SS mags.
I learned a lot building this car. I did 95% of all work including all paint and bodywork. I also broke 2 fingers, aggravated 2 herniated discs (twice no less), literally put blood, sweat and tears in to this $%!@## thing. It runs reasonably well yet makes some unidentified suspension noises. Frontend to be aligned tomorrow then headliner Wednesday and then it is "mostly" done. Still need to replace the new master cylinder as it is leaking, get new throttle cable (it is sticking) and dial in the fuel injection a bit more. Hamburger Hi Torque mini starter still grinds after 4 attempots to shim it (New flexplate, #2 cables and 1000 amp rated battery). Don't buy one of these starters is my suggestion. Buy a done car if you can unless you know what you are doing or have a tremendous amount of time, money and stubborness and insist on doing it all yourself. It is a money and time pit....BIG TIME AND BIG MONEY.
Best wishes and Merry Christmas.
- Monday, December 07, 1998 at 22:49:33 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: DON MATTILA
Email: <dmattila@uniserve.com>
Location: Quesnel B.C. CANADA,
Comments: LOOKING TO PURCHASE 1970 MATCHING NUMBERS 454 4 SPD CONVERTABLE.
PREFERABLY RED.
PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU HAVE ANY PERSONS INTERESTED IN SELLING
- Sunday, December 06, 1998 at 21:53:08 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: DON MATTILA
Email: <dmattila@uniserve.com>
Location: QUESNEL,NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA,
Comments: I
- Sunday, December 06, 1998 at 21:49:34 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: BRIAN DIERCKENS
Email: <dirk@mnsi.net>
Location: merlin ontario canada,
Comments: I SENT APHOTO OF MY 70 SS 396 TO YOU IN NOV I WOULD LIKE TO ADD THIS INFO IT IS 1OF 700 BUILT FOR CANADA THIS IS A LIST OF OPTIONS A51 BUCKET SEATS B22 DOOR TRIM B37 FLOOR MATS B96 WHEEL MOULDING D55 FLOOR CONSOLE D88 STRIPING F41 FIRM RIDE AND HANDLING G80 POSITRACTION G94 3.32 RATIO JL2 DISC BRAKES FRONT J50 VAC POWER BRAKES L34 396 CU.IN.V8 M40 3 SPEED AUTO THM 400 N40 POWER STEERING PL4 F70-14-B WHITE LETTERS U14 INS TRUMENT PANEL,GAUGES-TACH AND CLOCK U76 WINDSHIELD ANT U80 REAR SPEAKER W84 EXTRA FUEL ZKQ TIRE PRESSURE STICKER ZL2 SPECIAL DUCTED HOOD AIR SYSTEM Z25 SS 396 PACKAGE THE VIN IS 1363701528567 THE PAINT CODE 48 FOREST GREEN MET TRIM CODE 771 SADDLE THIS WAS ALL AVAILABLE FROM GM CANADA AT 1-800-263-3777 FOR $40.00 P[US TAX
- Sunday, December 06, 1998 at 13:15:56 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: BRIAN DIERCKENS
Email: <dirk@mnsi.net>
Location: merlin ontario canada,
Comments: I SENT APHOTO OF MY 70 SS 396 TO YOU IN NOV I WOULD LIKE TO ADD THIS INFO IT IS 1OF 700 BUILT FOR CANADA THIS IS A LIST OF OPTIONS A51 BUCKET SEATS B22 DOOR TRIM B37 FLOOR MATS B96 WHEEL MOULDING D55 FLOOR CONSOLE D88 STRIPING F41 FIRM RIDE AND HANDLING G80 POSITRACTION G94 3.32 RATIO JL2 DISC BRAKES FRONT J50 VAC POWER BRAKES L34 396 CU.IN.V8 M40 3 SPEED AUTO THM 400 N40 POWER STEERING PL4 F70-14-B WHITE LETTERS U14 INS TRUMENT PANEL,GAUGES-TACH AND CLOCK U76 WINDSHIELD ANT U80 REAR SPEAKER W84 EXTRA FUEL ZKQ TIRE PRESSURE STICKER ZL2 SPECIAL DUCTED HOOD AIR SYSTEM Z25 SS 396 PACKAGE THE VIN IS 1363701528567 THE PAINT CODE 48 FOREST GREEN MET TRIM CODE 771 SADDLE THIS WAS ALL AVAILABLE FROM GM CANADA AT 1-800-263-3777 FOR $40.00 P[US TAX
- Sunday, December 06, 1998 at 13:12:21 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: chuck
Email: <connor4@sprint.ca>
Location: ontario canada,
Comments: Iam going to install a ss dash in my 70 chevelle, it now has a
sweep style speedo in it.
Is this swap just as easy as it looks or does the wiring have to
be changed?
Any help would be appreciated
- Saturday, December 05, 1998 at 11:36:40 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Fred
Email: <Frederick_T_Dowd@admin.tc.faa.gov>
Location: New Jersey,
Comments: Basic Malibu Coupe 2dr with 307 p/s p/b, being used as a daily driver. I have two children and would like to put shoulder type rear seat belts in. Anyone know what year/model belts I could retrofit into the car?
- Thursday, December 03, 1998 at 13:13:10 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Randy Brooks
Email: <red2rider@aol.com>
Location: Louisville Kentuccky,
Comments: 70 ss frame off restoration uncompleted. Needs paint, which is my hobby. Car will be code 75 red with black stripes bc/cc system. Traded my 72 nova for this car that was valued at 4500$ Brand new GM quarters everthing stripped and repainted except for the body, which I will jump into after completing a 67 camaro. Car has 12 bolt 4:11 posi. Have a 68ss 396-375 hp motor to go in. This is my second 70ss. Sold the first due to the big D word. It was all original 396 375hp Butternut yellow with black stripes, and vinyl top. Sold to a person in Bardstown Ky. God I miss that car. I saw it a couple of times a few years after I sold it. The car I've got now will be a show and go, no drag racing..Yeah right. maybe on occasions. Looking for a at floor console now. Should be ready by the springtime for shows. To all of you chevelle owners, you couldn't have picked a better car to own.
- Tuesday, December 01, 1998 at 22:57:43 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: steve a
Email: <pasa91@gte.net>
Location: il,
Comments: need to find a place to send my gages to have them cleaned/repaired.speedometer,tach and the rest.
would like to here good references from experences
you have had.thanks steve a
- Tuesday, December 01, 1998 at 19:01:33 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: D.Nail
Email: <Mr.Doyle@juno.com>
Location: Huntsville,Alabama,
Comments: I have just bought a 1970 Chevelle Convertable in pretty rough shape,ie,floors were redone with "scap sheetmetal"etc.I plan to strip it to nothing and start over.Does anyone know which cars have the same pwr. windows and locks as the chevelle's do? And what about the pwr.drivers seat and tilt column? Are pontiac,
old's and buick the same as these are? What about this idea,Could a Impala kingswood stationwagon be a good sorce for a big block drivetrain? Please help lot's of time,little money,BIG PROJECT!
- Tuesday, December 01, 1998 at 07:52:35 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Garth Tohms
Email: <zappafeld@hotmail.com>
Location: Wpg. CAN,
Comments: I have a '70 Chevelle 300 Deluxe, all original, no rust. It has a 307 and I'm not changing a thing. Well, OK, I'm going to put Centerlines on her but that's about it. I bought it from a museum, it had one owner(some older guy who went legally blind and isn't allowed to drive anymore.) I can't wait till spring!!
- Monday, November 30, 1998 at 17:56:29 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Wayne Morrissette
Email: <wmorissette@elsouth.com>
Location: North Carolina,
Comments: 1970 SS 396, I hope.
So far I have been able to determine the following from internet stories and the code books and G.M. books that I have.
ST 70 13637 A 47201
TR 755 B80 B90 14B
05B 349 853 430 487
The 13637 in the first line means it is a 1970 Malibu Sport Coupe - all this means is that it has 2 doors and the guage package, I think.
It was built the second week in May in Atlanta as indicated by both the "A" in the first line and the 05B in the last line.
It was originally silver; does the "B" in "14B" mean it had black stripes??? It is now orange with white stripes. (don't look at me, I didn't paint it that way!
It had a black bench seat as indicated by the 755 in the trim code. It now has black buckets and a console.
I do not know how to read the rest of the numbers on the cowl tag. Can anyone take a stab??
Engine codes.
It evidently does not have the origninal engine. The engine code on the right front of the block reads;
TIIIJQ
I am not an expert, but I am going to quess that this is a 1969 vintage block that was originally equipped with a 2bbl carb and an automatic transmission. Am I right??? Anyone???
I have seen lots of entries on the internet about code sifer'n. I hope that one you really smart guys can help me out. I will pulling the rear end code and transmisson (it now has a 4sp) this weekend. I will be looking for the VIN code on the transmission to see if it matches.
Can anyone help me to determine if this car was sold new as a true SS396?? Was it automatic or 4 speed? Without the original drivetrain components in place I am stuck.
Regardless, it's a very solid head turning car and it is unbelievabley fast. Whoever built the motor and set up the transmission and rear end did it right.
By the way, anyone care to trade a set of 331 or 355 gears for a set of Richmond 410's. I am pulling them out this weedend and will have to buy new if I can't find a swapper.
Thanks in advance to all that answer.
Madman Morrissette
- Friday, November 27, 1998 at 12:32:47 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Mike
Email: <tmendez1@vvm.com>
Location: Central Texas,
Comments: 1970 SS 396 El Camino, VIN # 10K122186. If you own this car, I have the original 350hp block and intake. The block is VERY rough, but the intake is good. I sold the car in Maryland in the mid '90's. I will trade it for a performance (stock or aftermarket) big block intake, prefer low rise to fit my '66 SS.
I want this engine back where it belongs.
Any leads?
The car was white w/black stripes, tan bench int., column auto, SS wheels.
Thanks.
- Thursday, November 26, 1998 at 00:25:14 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Mickey Ray
Email: <reb@netdoor.com>
Location: Madison, Ms,
Comments: Have a LS6 convertible that has just had the engine and trans rebuilt. I was fortunate enough to have a retired nascar mechanic build my engine for me. He lowered the compression to 9.67 so I can run on pump gas, but heres the kicker, the dyno sheet showed 525lbs torque and 515hp! Had I left the compression at the original 11.25, I'm sure it would have been a lot more hp and torque. It has 3 inch pipes from the headers to a pair of Flowmasters and 2 1/2 inch from the mufflers out with original style exhaust tips. I'm building a show-n-go not a drag car, but I am curious on a 1/4 mile time and mph, but I'll probably never try it. Next comes new paint and interior. Bright yellow with black stripes and interior. Wife say its gonna look like a bumble bee! Yellow is my second favorite color, red is my favorite but so many of these cars at shows are red, and I've only seen 1 yellow one and it was in a book. Hopefully I will sting to death a few Mustang mules here and there!
- Sunday, November 22, 1998 at 22:00:08 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Ken Godby
Email: <chebby@gibralter.net>
Location: Jacksonville, North Carolina,
Comments: Hello. I recently moved and changed internet providers. This is my new email and city. See ya Chebby fans.
- Sunday, November 22, 1998 at 20:12:57 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Doug Hallesy
Email: <dhallesy@earthlink.net>
Location: Las Vegas,
Comments: I have a 70SS396 with most options and about 90% original. The
build sheet is missing and I would like to create one for my own
records. It would be something vs. nothing. I have books with
most codes but a big help would be a copy of someones real one.
I haven't had much luck searching the web for info on build sheets. Thanks in advance to anyone willing to help.
- Saturday, November 21, 1998 at 05:03:16 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: scott
Email: <MSpr316803 @ aol.com>
Location: modesto ca. area,
Comments: i have a 70 chevelle with some bells & whistles but i,m not
a mechanic i need help to get it finished i,m willing to pay
the right one to help me meet my goals please e-mail me at above address....... i allso HAVE A 72 SS 402 CHEVELLE THAT NEEDS RESTORED ....please contact me.
thank you........scott
- Tuesday, November 17, 1998 at 17:38:32 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: RIC
Email: <ric001@erols.com>
Location: new york,
Comments: looking for some ideas for where to mount speakers in my 70' convertible chevelle SS. can't hear when the tops down.
any ideas are welcome.
- Tuesday, November 17, 1998 at 15:50:14 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: ivan watanabe
Email: <mahimahimahimahi@hotmail.com>
Location: hawaii,
Comments: I need a damper for a 70 chevelle 396/350 I also found a new one
with part number 3860010, Does anyone know what does this fit?
thank you
- Sunday, November 15, 1998 at 22:38:44 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: bob c. hodge
Email: <hobbybodge@aol.com>
Location: flint mi.,
Comments: I am researching a 70 Chevelle 396 that I want to buy and in need
of decoding of the cowl tag. Here are the numbers:
st70 13637 kan007181 bdy , tr756 , 78 b pnt , 09b02253 L
vin #136370k106234 . Also what this vehicle might be worth on the vehicle condition scale. I would give it a (4).
- Sunday, November 15, 1998 at 17:58:30 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Jesse
Email: <gentry1@home.com>
Location: denver,
Comments: I have a 350 Malibu that was bought for me on my birthday. It is all original and had 49,000 miles on it, but do to driving around to school and work it now has 65,000 miles on it. Everything is original including the all stock engine. Air conditioning and all the option packages make this car really beautiful. I plan on either selling it out or making it a hot rod.
- Sunday, November 15, 1998 at 11:18:50 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Nick Procopenko
Email: <ds613black3@yahoo.com>
Location: northern cali,
Comments: I am 17 years old and one year ago I bought a 350 Malibu, I completely tore that apart and placed in factory correct LS-6 block and heads with a solid lifter billit steel cam, and hi po crank, it is runninag at about 550 Horse power right now. I am painting it fathom green metallic to match the green interior, it now sports a cowl induction hood and SS emblems, is that so bad? It will be my daily driver after being painted, should be cool for my senior year in high school :)
- Friday, November 13, 1998 at 20:21:15 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Dave
Email: <Nomadchevy@aol.com>
Location: Philadelphia,
Comments: Howdy! My car is 1970 Nomad station wagon, 307 V-8, with A/C and power disc brakes. The only mods so far have been a dual exhaust with turbos and 70 series Goodyears, plus ditching the dog-dishes for some much cooler '71 factory baby moon hubcaps. The car is about 95% original... the paint is fathom blue with a blue interior (ugh), black vinyl flooring in lieu of carpets, and AM radio with the antenna in the windshield. Bench seats rule!
I've owned the car a year now, and it's my first Chevelle (but not my first Chevy... had a 1970 Caprice for two years). So far it's needed motor mounts, new bearings in the rear, water pump, plug wires, heat riser, and a heater core... and when the new water pump shaft split at 70 mph, I was granted a new radiator, fan, fan shroud, and appropriate belts (as well as another new water pump). The A/C and carb have been rebuilt, and right now I gotta get a new blower motor in there, which is a crappy job but needs to be done.
One other mess is the manual tailgate crank and lock, which just went completely south on me... I've got a replacement but need to have a key made. Also... the car is about 95% rust-free, and if I can find winter storage it would really be boss. I believe the milage is 78,000, and the previous owner was an older gentleman who was going to scrap it in a week! It had "Audabon Society" stickers in the back windows... I guess he used it for birdwatching. Happy motoring!
- Tuesday, November 10, 1998 at 10:04:18 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Bob Buchheit
Email: <Bookites@email.msn.com>
Location: Portland, OR.,
Comments: I have a 70' chevelle, ss, 454, Th-400, cowl induction hood, etc. If any one can tell by looking at my trim tag below to help determine by looking at the lower numbers to tell if this is a real or fake SS. My feeling is that this is a fake 454, ss car. If it is a real SS car advise if LS-5 or LS-6. Trim tag as follows:
ST 70-13637 BL 00333 BDY
TR 755 78 B PNT
08B 003511 150063
Thanks.
- Monday, November 09, 1998 at 13:42:21 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: brian dierckens
Email: <dirk@mnsi .net>
Location: ontario canada,
Comments: 70ss 400 turbo 3.73 12 bolt pos gauge pk cowl induction 396/350 all original just got this car in aug for $8000'00 canadian dollars the car is hugger orange with black stripes it was apprasied at 20,000 for insurance i sent pictures in to feature car looking forword to seeing it on this site more later thank you
- Sunday, November 08, 1998 at 17:26:28 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Vern
Email: <die4dawgs@aol.com>
Location: Tacoma, Wa,
Comments: I have a 1970 ElCamino and i am resto/hotrodding it. I saw an advertisment in a car mag [dont remember which one] for Sanderson Headers out of San Francisco for a set of "CC10/CC12" that will fit Chevells/ElCaminos so I bought a pair of CC10 for my ElCamino with a small block 350. Thinking these folks know what they are talking about I had them coated at the powder coating shop in the area. Well I am here to tell you that they DO NOT FIT!!!!!! The right side is ok, but the left side flange hits the firewall and they turn in towards the engine where the bellhousing bolts on. Sanderson replaced the CC10 left side with the CC12 left side, again thinking they knew whats up I had it coated!! Well IT DOSENT FIT EITHER!!!! The tubes bend in to far and the flange is so close to the block you cant put on the exhaust without bending it at a 90 degree angle which takes away the reason to have headers in the first place! So if you are buying headers from anyone BESURE TO TEST FIT THEM FIRST. Be smarter than me. Happy cruising and be careful!! TATA from BIG DAWG
- Saturday, November 07, 1998 at 20:39:44 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: gregg kopeck
Email: <gkopeck@futuresouth.com>
Location: mississippi,
Comments: 1970 Plain ol' chevelle, no options, 307 original with 90,000 mi. and powerglide trans. Replace the 307 with a 283 i had on hand. Future aspirations include brake converstion, steering converstion, paint job and that's it.
fun to drive and work on, body and frame are immaculate.
- Thursday, November 05, 1998 at 04:26:32 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: RON HAWORTH
Email: <BB1BB2@WEBTV.NET>
Location: CAPE CORAL,FL,
Comments: I HAVE A 1970 CHEVELLE SS 396.I JUST HAD A FRAME ON RESTORATION DONE.THE EXTERIOR IS FATHOM BLUE AND INTERIOR IS BLACK WITH BUCKETS.IT HAS A 396-350 H.P. BUT I'AM HAVING THE ENGINE OVERHAULED AND WILL BE CHANGING IT TO A 375 H.P.THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ALONG WITH THE ENGINE WILL BE RE PAINTED AND DETAILED TO ORG SPECS.I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND ANY PICS OF A ENGINE COMPARTMENT,IF ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE ANY INFOR ON A 1970 ENGINE COMPARTMENT PLEASE CONTACT ME AT MY E-MAIL ADDRESS,I SURE WOULD BE GRATEFULL.
THANK YOU
RON HAWORTH
- Wednesday, November 04, 1998 at 07:05:54 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: DON
Email: <DNSLAKE@AOL.COM>
Location: BURBANK,CA,
Comments: LAST YEAR I PURCHASED A 70 SS 454 LS5 EL CAMINO
COMPLETE W/BUILD SHEET.ORIGINAL CAR FROM AZ
IN GOOD COND. I'M IN PROCESS OF RESTORING THE CAR.
I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO HAS ONE.
IVE HEARD THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC PRODUCTION
FIGURES FOR EL CAMINOS.,ANYBODY HAVE ANY GOOD
GUESSES?
- Monday, November 02, 1998 at 20:06:27 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Derek
Email: <mayberry@nortel.com>
Location: Dallas, TX,
Comments: Does anyone know the correct shade/finish of black for the radiator core support for a '70 SS? I'm using a parts car for the support and it's in bad need of a bead blasting treatment and afterwards I'm going to need to know the correct finish for it. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
- Sunday, November 01, 1998 at 17:10:22 (PST)
Year: 1970 and 72
Name: Michael
Email: <schwinncol@aol.com>
Location: South Florida,
Comments: I own right now 3 SS Chevelles. 2 1970 SS 396 1 hardtop 1 conv. Also a 1972 Chevelle SS Conv with a 350 cu in. All are matching numbers. We have owned 5 chevelles total so far all matching numbers. The last one went back to the previous owner Camero's didnt cut if for him. I need to know what the going rate is for a set of fiberoptics for a 1970 Chevelle. Plesae email me with any info.
Thanks
Mike.
- Sunday, November 01, 1998 at 04:19:26 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Don Franken
Email: <donfranken@earthlink.net>
Location: Sacramento Area,
Comments: Does anyboby have any good information on good CHEAP insurance for my classic 70 SS? thanks, Don
- Saturday, October 31, 1998 at 16:42:47 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Bill
Email: <Noscar4me@aol.com>
Location: So Cal,
Comments: Did they ever make an Elcamino LS-6. If so, how rare is it. What,s the car worth$$$$. Curious I'd love to have one.
- Saturday, October 31, 1998 at 07:15:03 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Randy Johnson
Email: <jjohanik@rocketmail.com>
Location: Iron River, WI,
Comments: Interested in buying a 1970 Chevelle SS. Please e-mail information, price and picture or send information to P.O. Box 545, Iron River, WI 54847. Thanks.
- Saturday, October 31, 1998 at 06:11:05 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: chris prestridge
Email: <prestridge@prodigy.net>
Location: dallas, texas,
Comments: I have a question. My grandmother has a 1970 Chevelle Malibu. She bought new and it only has 58,000 original miles on it. It is a 2 door coupe and it is like a time capsule. She has never changed or altered anything. It was maintained on a regular basis and is is good working order. The body is straight and it is original from headliner to hubcaps.It even has the original spare in the trunk with the original tire. It needs paint from sitting in the Texas sun but other than that it is a great car. My question is this. She is 86 and she wants to sell it but I have no idea of it's worth. Can anyone help me? I have pic's that I would gladly email if anyone want's to take a look at it.
- Friday, October 30, 1998 at 07:09:19 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Mika Tamminen
Email: <mickey@netti.fi>
Location: Turku Finland,
Comments: 1970 SS 396 El Camino cowl induction, air , tach
trim plate: ST70 13680 KAN 802997 BDY
TR 755 - A PNT
03A 07454
Question? Car is orange with black stripes= - A paint code ,right?
Trim is black bench 755
build date is 03A first of march? what is 07454???
- Thursday, October 29, 1998 at 02:13:51 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Angie
Email: <ifsu@yahoo.com>
Location: Stevens Point,
Comments: Hi. I own a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle with a 383 stroker motor and a turbo 400 transmission. It also has a 1500 stall converter and this thing can fly boys. I'll take you all on. It is a metallic blue with white racing stripes and cragar ralleye rims. I like to race and have only lost once...when I ran out of gas half way through.
- Wednesday, October 28, 1998 at 16:51:18 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Madman Morrissette
Email: <wmorrissette@elsouth.com>
Location: central North Carolina,
Comments: 1970 (duh) SS396
4 Speed
F41
Non-AC
Bought the car recently. This is my first Chevelle. I have restored several early Camaros and a few early 1970's Corvettes. I had a 1970 Buick GS for a while and still have a 1972 442. I am a muscle car freak. My goal is to have one each(but not limited to one each) muscle car from each of the Brands. I would like to hear from anyone who is totally enthrawled with Super Sport Chevelles. I have much to learn about the details of restoring this car accurately.
- Wednesday, October 28, 1998 at 13:08:47 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Matt Williams
Email: <Iserv>
Location: Grang Rapids MI,
Comments: I have a 1970 chevelle with a 350 motor . It's porsche red with black leather bucket seats. I'm constantly working on it and just this last project I started I can't seem to finish . I discovered that the two front studs in my intake manifold were broker off in there . It couldn't be fixed so I bought a used edelbrock torker 1 and put it on. In the process I rebuilt My 4 bbl quadrajet. I thought that it would run great but I was wrong. It started up and I let it warm up , I was revving it in park and getting 3,500 rpm's but when I put in drive and accelorate it coughs and want's to die. If I feather it , it will go maybe 30 mph any suggestions?
- Monday, October 26, 1998 at 19:07:29 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: g biemler
Location: norwalk ohio,
Comments: wife's car 454 convertible
- Saturday, October 24, 1998 at 10:29:03 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: brian blair
Email: <malibu4460@aol.com>
Location: Tampa FL,
Comments: I just bought my 70 chevelle malibu 2-dr this summer. It has a good smooth running 350 except for the fact that the crank is busted because i was going down the highway one day and i had to find out the hard way my oil dummy light wasnt working so go figure! It was recently painted a light metallic green (the car is gorgeous) with a dark green vinyl top and interior. When i get some money (probably never) i want to rebuild that 350 or drop in a 400 small block and put in a 650 holley with hooker headers and a cam, and maybe repaint the body the same light metallic green and change the dark green interior/vinyl top to black. right now its got a bench seat and i like bench seats so thats not gonna change, i also want to put in a SS dash and stick some flowmasters on it so i can get rid of these old crappy, rusting dual cherry bombs. Im looking for suggestions so if you have any you know what to do. - Im also a big chevy/GM fan and i love chevelles, camaros, novas, pontiacs, some buicks, and impalas, and i actually think those corvairs look pretty cool. But i also like some fords like T-birds/mustangs/old F-150s and some mopars too like Chargers/Cudas...please dont slam me for liking other cars too its a free country and if you have a problem with it you can go to hell!
- Thursday, October 22, 1998 at 15:00:36 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: MATT FOX
Email: <www.michaelfox@home.com>
Location: california,
Comments: DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY PHOTOS OF CHEVELLES WITH SOME FAT TIRES THAT FILL OUT THE WHOLE FENDER, ANY CHEVELLES RAISED OR LOWERED, ANY '70 THRU '72'S IN BLACK (AS A CONVERTABLE),CUSTOM GRILLES OR HEADLIGHTS, CUSTOM INTERIORS, OR CUSTOM ANYTHING? PLEASE E-MAIL ME. THANK YOU.
- Friday, October 16, 1998 at 19:13:04 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Chris
Email: <jasono@megsinet.net>
Location: Bolingbrook/Chicagoland suburbs,
Comments: I have a '70 Chevelle with a big block that's supposedly a 454 (the dealer said it was, but I won't start on how shady I think he was) that's been bored .030" over. What I do know is that the motor originally came from a 1977 truck (I know, I know). I've heard that the truck motors came with heavier duty connecting rods than the passenger car ones had. Is this true? If it is would my motor have these rods? Also, about how expensive is it to have new floorpans installed? Mine are badly rotted. By the way, does anyone know of a CHEAP place to store my ride for the winter in the Chicagoland area? She already had to suffer being driven thru last year's winter (arrrrgh!!) and I don't wanna do it again. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
- Friday, October 16, 1998 at 09:43:46 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: FLINT T.
Email: <FLINT@KIH.NET>
Location: KENTUCKY,
Comments: I OWN A 1970 CHEVELLE S.S. I BOUGHT FROM A FRIEND IT IS IN REAL GOOD SHAPE, A ONE OWNER IT HAS A 396 ENGINE 350 HP 4-SPEED ,AND WITH A/C AND BENCH SEAT, AND IT CAME OUT WITH COWL HOOD WITH NO STRIPS SOILD BLACK WITH BLACK INT. WITH ONLY 48000 MILES THANKS, FLINT
- Thursday, October 15, 1998 at 21:18:42 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Davy
Email: <davyjc@hotmail.com>
Location: Bethel Springs,
Comments: Got me another Chevelle this past Sept. of 1998 to go along with my 71 this time it's a 70 model. It's has 350 in it with a good body on. And it's red too. Right now I'm working on the motor cause it almost dropped a valve but it will be back on the road soon. I wished I had 2 more to go with these..
- Thursday, October 15, 1998 at 20:12:36 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Schmidty
Email: <dsch795527>
Location: chicago,
Comments: 2 door coupe that has been completely changed. From a bench seat to buckets and a counsel.Also automatic to four speed,drum brakes to front 11" disc's,and standard rear end to a 12 bolt posi. The carpet is new I still have alot of body work to do.I converted the electical system to the current internal regulated altenator and 100 amp system.The electrical system has been completely upgraded thanks to the aces pages
- Thursday, October 15, 1998 at 18:58:36 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Michael
Email: <cognac350@aol>
Location: San Diego,
Comments: I purchased a 1970 Chevelle Malibu about a year ago from a private party, since then I have replaced the engine that was suppose to have been a 307, but turned out to be a 305, now has a 350 with a Edledbrock intake and carb, replaced front and rear brakes,new rear coils, now starting on interior, but want to replace bench seats with buckets, but having hard time trying to locate some, body is in fairly good shape, has some minor rust but can deal with it for now but not much longer, need to get info on how to deal with it, but it is coming along , also looking for rocker panel mouldings, I use it for a daily driver, if anyone can give me some tips, it would surly be appreciated.
GO CHEVELLES
- Sunday, October 11, 1998 at 23:32:34 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: vern[bigg dawg]
Email: <die4dawgs@aol.com>
Location: tacoma, Wa.,
Comments: I purchased my 70 ElCamino in may 1980 from the second owner.I drove the car on a daily basis for about three years, then decided that i had to start a SLOW rebuild. The car was in the garage for about 31/2 yrs while i redid all the bushings front/rear and had the engine rebuilt. I had the trans rebuilt also with a trans kit. The body is in very good shape but needs a paint job, the interior is all original except for some gauges that help keep track of the vitals. I plan on keeping the car forever, and get that paint job done and then drive it drive it drive it
- Sunday, October 11, 1998 at 20:57:25 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Shannon Fischbach
Email: <malibu_chic@webtv.net>
Location: California,
Comments: HELP please! I am removing the trim molding that runs along the top of the fender and just under the windows in my Malibu. I have a vinyl roof and there is a 1" spot where there is no molding covering the edge of the vinyl roof after removing the piece that runs along the top of the body panel just under the rear window. Is there a piece made to apply here? Do I need to fabricate it myself? If you can help me, please mail me!
- Sunday, October 11, 1998 at 16:24:57 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: PAT
Email: <PLEKH@AOL.COM>
Location: ST.LOUIS,
Comments: I HAVE A 70SS 454 CAR BUT AS USUAL MOTOR NOT CORRECT. IM CONSIDERING NEW GEN V 454HO. DEALER SPECS SAY WONT FIT WITHOUT MODS TO OIL PAN AND PICKUP. I WAS TOLD A KIT IS AVAILABLE. CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE OR ADVISE WHAT TO DO ? THANKS, PLEKH@AOL.COM
- Saturday, October 10, 1998 at 15:22:56 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Brian Harris
Email: <pthomas@nque.com>
Location: nebraska,
Comments: Im such a chevy lover i own a 1970 SS 454 Chevelle. It has 454 bored out 40 over and it has a crane cam trw forged pistons and 9 to 1 compression. The next thing i want to add is a two stage nos pro shot system.The one thing i need to complete my car is a 12 bolt posi rearend. I also own two first generation camaros,and several other classic bow ties.
- Saturday, October 03, 1998 at 17:36:18 (PDT)
Year: 1970 SS
Name: Ernie Hernandez
Email: <Ernesto Hernandez_Hernandez@DCI.com>
Location: Miami,Fl,
Comments: I own a 1070 SS 396 with a munci 4 speed quadro jet carburator.It is fully restored unmolested Triple Balck with white racing stripes.
- Friday, October 02, 1998 at 04:43:04 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Dave Evans
Location: Gardner, KS,
Comments: My Chevelle is a '70 L34, 4-speed, cowl induction, Black Cherry Metallic (white stripes) 42,000 mile car. I am the third owner and have known the car since it was new. It was originally purchased from LuJack Chevrolet in Davenport, IA.
- Wednesday, September 30, 1998 at 10:42:10 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: SCOTT
Email: <MRAIRCRAFT@AOL.COM>
Location: CENTRAL OHIO,
Comments: IM RESTORING A 70 EL CAMINO, THE BED IS RUSTED BEHIND THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT. I NEED A 4-6" LONG PIECE OF THE BED BETWEEN THE WHEEL WELLS CAN ANYONE PLEASE HELP?
- Sunday, September 27, 1998 at 17:35:03 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: k.m.k.
Location: Wichita ks,
Comments: I have a peach colored el comino and a personalized plate that
reads n' cream
- Thursday, September 24, 1998 at 12:46:56 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: jeremy
Location: Worley ID,
Comments: I bought mine for $850. I drove it for a little bit and my TH-350 transmition went out.
- Thursday, September 24, 1998 at 10:45:07 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: James Ray
Email: <zcombatma@aol.com>
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
Comments: 1970 El Camino(my son's)
He had a wreck in it. Need to replace the whole front end clip.
Can anyone tell me if a station wagon front end clip will fit. I can get a wagon that has been setting for awhile reel cheap.
Please let me know. Thanks
- Sunday, September 20, 1998 at 18:25:06 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: w ayne seitz
Email: <wseitzjr@aol.com>
Location: wichita Ks,
Comments: I just purchased the vehicle and it needs restored. It's red with a black vinal top. The moldings say show that it's an SS, but I have my doubts. Does anyone know where I can check the VIN to find out? Thanks.
- Saturday, September 19, 1998 at 19:57:46 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: matt schaedler
Email: <conncruise>
Location: North Branford CT,
Comments: I purchased my chevelle for 200$ out of a junk yard no engine or transmision but somebody had already put a role cage in it being 16 that made my mother very happy but I just droped a strong 350 engine and trans in it but i cant find a drive shaft to fit but for now i just run it for fun i have a spare SS dash for sale cheap becuase where the radio goes it is cracked.
- Friday, September 18, 1998 at 15:05:09 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Kenneth R. Godby
Email: <Chebbyman.AOL.com>
Location: Great Lakes, Il.,
Comments: 1970 Chevelle SS. 396, turbo 400, 3:31 posi, column shift, black bench seat interior, shadow grey number 17 w/ black stripes, SS dash w/ gauges, F41 suspension, SS wheels, domed hood, beautiful car! Paint is about 6 or 7 years old w/ a few dings and dents and there. Be time for a new paint job before too long. Have other toys that I am working on. Have two more 70 Chevelles. One a small block non SS car is my daily driver and the other is a big block project I am working on. Also have a 72 El Camino I plan on working on. Too many toys, too little time and $$$$.
- Thursday, September 17, 1998 at 22:23:05 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: JEFF MORGAN
Email: <GOOBALL@THEBEE.NET>
Location: SOUTHERN MARYLAND,
Comments: MY CHEVELLE IS A RUST BUCKET AND THE MOTOR DOESN'T RUN. MY TRANS IS SLIPPING REAL BAD, THE INTERIOR IS RIPPED UP. MY DASH IS CRACKED, THE TIRES ARE DRY ROTTED AND BALD. OIL LEAKS/TRANS
LEAKS, ITS A MONEY PIT.
- Thursday, September 17, 1998 at 18:03:53 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Adam Foyt
Email: <acf4@keene.edu>
Location: Keene, N.H.,
Comments: I have just bought a '70 Chevelle Malibu 2dr. H/T. It has a rebuilt 307 and 350th tranny. The interior is black and except a few things is in great shape. The rear deck (in the window behind the rear seat) is rotted and falling apart. Does anyone know how to fix this and do they sell the parts and material to replace it? The car is currently a beige color (soon to be painted) and has a flawless black vinyl top. Does anyone have any suggestions on what colors look good with the black top? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
- Thursday, September 17, 1998 at 17:22:33 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: JOHN MCFARLAND
Email: <dbi@ce.net>
Location: Seaford,Delaware,
Comments: I have a fully documented 70 SS with column shift. I have heard from another gentleman in Pennsylvania who also has a car documented with column shift.We would like to hear from any one who has a column shift so that we can get an idea as to how rare these cars were. Please let me hear from you. Thank you.
- Monday, September 14, 1998 at 10:29:42 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Steve Cameron
Email: <camerons@northnet.org>
Location: Ogdensburg, NY,
Comments: Hey, Im excited. Recently I purchaced a 70 Malibu, partially restored. 350 engine, 350 transmission. I always wanted a 70's vintage car and will enjoy this project. Any helpfull hints on getting started would be greatly appriciated.
- Saturday, September 12, 1998 at 21:07:32 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Al Lucero
Email: <syagl@smtp.ais.ucla.edu>
Location: Los Angeles, Ca.,
Comments: My first automobile was a 1970 El Camino and I still have it. I
purchased it in 1978 for $2,000.00 with about 68,000 miles. I
would like to restore it to its original state. I have the VIN
and cowl tag numbers. Is there someone from Team Chevelle that
can help me start this project on the right foot?
Thanks!
Al
- Tuesday, September 08, 1998 at 14:40:17 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Joshua Sanford
Location: Columbia, SC,
Comments: I have a 1970 malibu my first car its a 307 all original and flawless. I bought it from an old lady and have been converting it ever sence (that is from an old ladys car). I ve put stiffer springs in the back, SS stripes, Weld wheels, and a tach on it just to name a few things. its alot of fun and I encourage the HOBBY.
- Sunday, September 06, 1998 at 16:19:34 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: brian
Email: <window03@aol.com>
Location: arkansas,
Comments: to put the seat belts on in my car you need an engiering degree does any one know of a simple bolt in 3-point harness that will look basically stock ??
- Sunday, September 06, 1998 at 14:35:44 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Matt Kensil
Email: <1badss@snip.net>
Location: New Jersey,
Comments: Does anyone know where to plug in the end of a cowl induction wiring harness. I have everything hooked up except the very end of the harness and I figure it has to be the power part of the harness. I would think it would go into the fuse box but I am not sure please email me if anyone know how.
Thanks
- Saturday, September 05, 1998 at 11:58:56 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Tim Dugovic
Email: <tdugovic@webtv.net>
Location: Salt Lake City,
Comments: Hey cous!!! (as in cousin) I own a 1970 SS454 montecarlo with all the factory goodies. My monte does 150 mph taching 4,400 rpm with 256 gear ratio. It's a big time freeway cruiser.
Take care. PS.. anyone know a cheap car transport company for innerstate stuff?
Thanks
- Thursday, September 03, 1998 at 09:41:28 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: James
Email: <jamesc@specialtyplastics.com>
Location: Jefferson City, TN,
Comments: I have a huge project from ground up. I have contacted Ted Williams, Year One, and Paddlock about replacement parts. Who is the most reiable and cost effective? Please send in any suggestions. I have to restore 99% of inside of car. I have a newly built 454 in this SS.
- Thursday, September 03, 1998 at 09:34:18 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Tim Koch
Email: <TKoch70414@aol.com>
Location: Buffalo, N.Y.,
Comments: I too have a '70 Malibu 350 Sport Coupe...but I now also want a Chevelle not many people have, a 1970 Chevelle Wagon. does anyone have any original literature, specs, facts, or WWW links on these fine creatures? I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Thankyou
- Wednesday, September 02, 1998 at 22:02:23 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Pat Wigley
Email: <wiggles54@hotmail.com>
Location: Kansas City, Missouri,
Comments: I have just bought a 70 Cevelle SS. It is a true SS. The guy I bought it from replced all thr fenders doors and quarters with GM parts....but he left it ouside for 2 years under a tarp...so it has built some surface rust underneath. The car came complete with every part needed...except they are all dissassembled on the floor. I call it the worlds biggest Revel Model....1:1 scale.
The only part not restorable is the dash...it has a huge hole in it under the radio. If any one has a SS dash for sale let me know
I have extra parts for a regular chevelle including a complete dash...write to me a wiggles54@hotmail.com
- Wednesday, September 02, 1998 at 12:57:46 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Josh Munce
Email: <Milner74@hotmail.com>
Location: South Dakota,
Comments: I have a 1970 chevelle my very first car.Itis undergoing major restoration. The previous owner of my car lowered the front end (I think). I have seen many chevelles with the front end raised almost level with the rear end, which I think looks great, very beefy. At this point, I am looking for a way to raise the front end. IF you have any tips on the matter please e mail thanks
- Thursday, August 27, 1998 at 21:08:05 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Fletcher Haigh
Email: <TFH2000@aol.com>
Location: Reading, PA,
Comments: 1970 El Camino, 307 w/Carter 4bbl , two and a half inch exhaust with glass packs - not a rattle in the car, Typical rust - going to be repaired within a year. Oh, almost forgot, it's a glide transmission.
- Wednesday, August 26, 1998 at 17:02:41 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Glenn Phipps
Email: <fphipps@baldwinw.edu>
Location: Huntingtown, MD,
Comments: I own a 1970 chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe with a 406 small block in her dynoed at 501hp. 750 Holley DP, 1in rise Victor series intake, Trick Flow twisted wedge Aluminum heads, Holley Electric fuel pump, Cam has a 545 lift, high volume oil pump and high flow water pump, 350 tranny with 3200 stall, 12bolt rear with 373, and southside lift bars. I have aset of ceramic coated dynomax headers that i have had on it for 2 years and they are already starting to flake. I was considering purchasing some jet hot headers how do you like/think of them? I also took out the air conditioning because the condenser was shot. When I did this it left the hole in the fire wall. I ordered a cover that holds the blower motor but it doesn't fit the hole. Do that make one that fits over this hole? I was also trying to find out where I can get a rear armrest (right side)for my original forest green interior? I am also getting ready to get some body work done and get it painted. Does anyone in the area of southern maryland know of any good body shops that do good work? Any suggestions on what color would look good with my forest green interior (car color:butternut yellow)? Any of the questions of these questions answered would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Alot, Glenn Phipps age 19
- Wednesday, August 26, 1998 at 12:24:50 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Ty Ivy
Location: Seattle,
Comments: Does anybody have a '70 Chevelle 307 stock, or am I the only one? Everybody keeps changing them into SS's or 350's or whatever. Is there another stock 307 out there?
- Tuesday, August 25, 1998 at 11:24:49 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: JAMES
Email: <Jimkande@zoomnet.net>
Location: OHIO,
Comments: I have a 1970 chevelle my very first car.SS396 4speed.ITis undergoing major restoratino no rust but a dent over the back quarter right in the bodie line . I cant seem to get the role back in it just right . I have tried sandpaper on a rubber hose. IF you have any tips on the matter please e mail thanks
- Monday, August 24, 1998 at 06:54:33 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Jerry Matuszyk
Email: <83906@inw.net>
Location: Kewanee,IL,
Comments: I have 70 SS(I think)with a 396-402 TH400. I need to know the length of the drive shaft U-joint center to center dimension. I think the part number is 3949163. Also, I need to know the proper color of the shaft,proper band color combination, locational dimensions of the color bands and the yoke color.
any help will be greatly appreciated.
thank you Jerry
- Saturday, August 22, 1998 at 23:45:04 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: andrew james blanco
Email: <trishercat@home.com>
Location: escondido,
Comments: I wish I had another one!!!!!!!!!!!
I used to have a 1970 Chevelle SS.
Black interior, 4 Speed, 454 big block, 12 bolt posi
Red with black racing stripes,original california.
I really,really WOULD like to have another one!!!!
- Saturday, August 22, 1998 at 19:41:56 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Scott
Email: <dakidd@exis.net>
Location: Va,
Comments: I have 2. A 70 Ragtop and an El Camino. Both 70, (had the Elky first so I have lots of spare parts for the ragtop). Am considering 700R4 trannys for both and am curious if anyone whose done it used the stock floor shifter. Did you have problems and did you use a kit to accomplish the task? If you did from who did you get it.
By the way, both are currently 350 engine, 350 trans cars. The Elky is going to get the 383 I'm trying to build.
- Friday, August 21, 1998 at 10:24:59 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: RJ
Email: <carprober@aol.com>
Location: Phila,PA,
Comments: 1970 ss 454 muncie 4sp
black&black,white stripes,black vinyl top.
just built a 454 RATmotor, can't wait to run it.
the car has been dormant for 7or so years in my gerage !
Let you know how i make out.
- Monday, August 17, 1998 at 06:10:48 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Eggert
Email: <esamuelson@hotmail.com>
Location: Iceland,
Comments: my car is with 355small block and 350transmission it has 12.2 comp. with camel heads ported 202,160valves.he runs great .i need some info about ss stripe ,how big they are ,so if you can help witth this please e-mail me
eggert
- Sunday, August 16, 1998 at 21:20:20 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: David M Adams
Email: <kb2kyw@aol.com>
Location: Syracuse, NY,
Comments: 1970 SS paint code 75, 4spd console ivory bucket interior, cowl hood (non cowl-induction) 396 (350). No stripes, Canadian made, winshield low indicator, light package. Looking for SS wheels.
- Sunday, August 16, 1998 at 19:50:20 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Chris
Email: <friffer@juno.com>
Location: San Jose, CA,
Comments: I have a 1970 Malibu with a 307 in it but I plan on putting in a 400. I have an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, Holley 650, Mallory Unitlite Breakerless, Msd Blaster 2 Coil. No paint right now but it will very soon.
- Friday, August 14, 1998 at 20:23:36 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: mike
Email: <Mchael.Higgins3@gte.net>
Location: River Vale,
Comments: I am restoring a 70 SS454 and the frame is rotted out and i want to Know if a frame from a 1972 El Camino is Identical
- Thursday, August 13, 1998 at 07:49:36 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Richard Robertson
Email: <richardkrobertson@eaton.com>
Location: Michigan,
Comments: Could someone drop me a line and tell me there feeling on the Quality of the new reproduction front fenders that are being produced for the 70 chevelles. Please include who you got them from and any problem that you may have had with them.
- Wednesday, August 12, 1998 at 11:39:27 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: mike hazelwood
Email: <www.carnival63@aol.com>
Location: tulsa, oklahoma,
Comments: IVE GOT A 1970 CEVELLE MALIBU SPORTS COUPE, ITS RED WITH WHITE RACING STRIPS, BLACK INTERIOR, .30 OVER 350 CHEVY, PREFORMER RPM MANIFOLD, PREFORMER SERIES 750 CFM EDELBROCK CARB, WORLD PRODUCTS SPORTSMAN 2 HEADS, 4 BOLT MAIN BLOCK, TRW FORGED .30 PISTONS, STEAL CRANK, MANLEY RODS, EDELBROCK PREFORMER SERIES CAM AND LIFTERS, AND ROLLER ROCKER ARMS. N-50-15'S ON THE BACK AND 70'S ON THE FRONT, ON CRAGER STREET STARS. FORD 9 INCH REAR END, 4.11 GEARS, 2 SPEED POWER GLIDE TRANS. B AND M MEGA SHIFTER. 8 POINT CAGE, HARWOOD FUEL CELL, AND WHEELIE BARS.
- Saturday, August 08, 1998 at 23:34:14 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Derek Mayberry
Email: <mayberry@nortel.com>
Location: Dallas Texas,
Comments: I just picked up a '70 4 door Malibu that has no motor. the car was headed for the graveyard and I thought it would be a great project to use the front clip for a clone '70 SS. I've got a
running '72 with a straight body, great interior, and no rust.
My question is...has anyone completed such a project? If so, is
there any important details that are commonly overlooked?
Thanks in advance for any imput.
- Friday, August 07, 1998 at 16:10:04 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: KENNETH HENSON
Email: <txsrbl@yahoo.com>
Location: houston,tx,
Comments: IT`S A 70SS396 4SPD.ON THE FLOOR, FACTORY BENCH SEAT, SRIPES DELETED,A/C,PB,PS.CAR CAME FROM EL CAMPO.SAT IN A STORAGE BUILDING FOR 14 YR`S BEFORE I WAS TOLD ABOUT IT.IT`S 98.9% RUSTFREE.BODY IS SUPER STRAIGHT.I`M BUILDING IT AS A SLEEPER TO DO BATTLE WITH THE STANG`S OUT THERE.I DON`T HATE THE STANG`S I`M TIRED OF THE LITTLE [BOY`S] THAT DRIVE THEM.THE THINK THEY ARE UNBEATABLE"THEY AREN`T".THEY ARE PRETTY GOOD CAR`S,LIGHT TO LIGHT MOSTLY.BUT MOST OF THEM, HIT THE OPEN ROAD ESPICIALLY STOCK AND YOUR SCREWED{STANG`S}.MUSTANGS AREN`T ALL THEY`RE CRACKED UP TO BE.MINE HAS A 402 NOW BUT WILL HAVE A 454,WITH A MOUNTAIN OF A REAR GEAR,FOR THOSE HIGHWAY ENCOUNTER`S.CAR IS CRANBERRY RED WITH BLACK DASH,AND DASH AREA,WHITE SEATS AND DOOR PANELS,REAR PANELS,AND HEADLINER.HOPE TO BE HEARING FROM YOU.
- Friday, August 07, 1998 at 07:43:36 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Tony & Sandy Kortz
Email: <Sandy_Kortz@Southwire.com>
Location: Villa Rica Georgia,
Comments: We are trying to restore a 1970 Shad9ow Grey with Black Vinyl top it is in good condition. Trying to find some one in a 50 mile radius that does Media Blasting to get all the paint off, down to the metal, so the metal can be prepared for a smooth finish and repainted the orgirnial color. Do you have any info for us? Thanks SAndy
- Thursday, August 06, 1998 at 09:33:44 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Tom Adams
Email: <tadams@ficom.net>
Location: Tullahoma Tennessee,
Comments: I have a 1970 SS/454 that has been restored virtually from the ground up. Engine has been bored .30 and has Crane cam and roller rockers, trw pistons, edelbrock manifold and carb.. Tranny is 700-R 4-spd auto. hooked up to a 2400 Stall. Car has been lowered 2" all around and sits on American Racing Wheels with low profile tires. It is "hugger orange" w/blk. stripes and 7 coats of clearcoat. New interior, glass, chrome, mouldings, and emblems. The car just looks mean sitting still. In my book the 70 SS is the best Muscle Car around. We are very proud of the car and enjoy showing and cruising. Had a blast at Chevell-a-bration in Nashville and planning on being there next year.
- Wednesday, August 05, 1998 at 09:08:10 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Scott McPherson
Email: <mike_mc16@hotmail.com>
Location: Saco,Maine,
Comments: hi my name is Scott McPherson and I am currentley restoring a 1970 chevelle SS 396. Last winter i took the body off the frame and to my surprise the body mount holes were like new. I didnt need to heat any bolts and i didnt break ANY bolts taking the car a part!! I plan to put a 502 bored 40 over in it with a muncie rockcrusher. If anyone knows of a cheap 502 or 454 for sale e mail me mike_mc16@hotmail.com
- Monday, August 03, 1998 at 17:54:58 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Brent Schultz
Email: <schultzy@tir.com>
Location: Corunna, MI ,
Comments: I have a 1970 SS 454 without the original engine. I am now in college so money is tight but when I am done I plan on doing a full restoration and installing a 502ci, 502hp beast in it. The reason for this engine choice is because it would be too costly and to hard to find fuel for a rebuilt LS6. The 502ci, 502hp is rated to run on 92 octane pump gas. The car is phathom blue w/ black interior and black stripes.
- Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 09:37:50 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Ben Puariea
Email: <PEARE0>
Location: Seattle,
Comments: mine is cherry red with a black vinel top and I had the car for three years making improvmets all the time. It has a new engine and trany the car goes... and is also a great little look'er.
- Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 13:16:22 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Jeremy Lester
Email: <patjl@cwv.net>
Location: Layland, West Virginia,
Comments: I've got a 1970 Chevelle Malibu 307. It's all stock with 65,000 original miles. I'm in the process of converting it into an SS.
- Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 20:52:00 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Doug Cooper
Email: <treehouse@citcom.net>
Location: Pisgah Forest, North Carolina,
Comments:
Just bought a 70 SS Super Sport L78 Auto,Buckets,posi,Cowl hood
motor not original but L78 500 miles on rebuild.
- Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 18:21:23 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Chris Booth
Email: <judithbooth@msn.com>
Location: Huntington,NewYork,
Comments: 1970 Chevelle---388 smallchevy/400 crank, 40 overDartII heads, Victor Jr. manifold, Holley 850 dblpmpr , FreddyBrown T350, 4.56 12bolt posi rear, B&M Starshifter, 485 horses, runs low 11s. Iwant a little bit streetable-- should I change the gears? or the 9 inch torque converter? also what can someone recommend for a tight suspension w/good weight transfer?Interior parts too! black preferably.
- Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 00:47:51 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Ty Ivy
Email: <ivyjt@hsd401.org>
Location: Seattle,
Comments: Nuthin' but stock. 1970 Malibu Chevelle 307. Hubcaps, AM radio, charcoal grey w/black vinyl top and black interior. Punch-it and the right-rear tire still burns rubber. Who needs a monster under the hood? Not me! ! !
- Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 10:48:52 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Robert kunst
Email: <robertkunst@swipnet.se>
Location: sweden,
Comments: yepp,i have a malibu conv-70 but the engine has been changed into a boring 1978,350. i think.where is the engine-code located,so i can see what kind of engine it should be...
- Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 09:18:41 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Manuel Carter
Email: <hardsng@quiknet.com>
Location: Sacramento,
Comments: I am writing to John McCreavy to tell him that I love his car and if you were to put my 70 SS clone next to his SS you probobly couldnt tell them apart if. I can I will send my chevelle picture in I hope you like it but my chevelle only has a 350 not a 396.
- Monday, July 20, 1998 at 12:07:10 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Don
Email: <kpinover@worldnet.att.net>
Location: Denver, CO,
Comments: I am restoring a 1970 SS 396/350hp with a turbo 400, factory air, cowl induction. I have a few questions about restoring the engine compartment--still have a couple unidentified wires and brackets. Would like to hear from anyone with a similar, original, unrestored or correctly restored Chevelle that I could use as a reference. Please e-mail me.
- Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 22:19:46 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Josh Utter
Email: <jm3@inreach.com>
Location: Roseville,CA,
Comments: I am currently in the process of restoring and rebuilding a 1970 Chevelle. When finished the work will consist of a new 454, fresh forest green metallic paint, a new 400 tranny, and a stereo.
- Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 10:14:27 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Michael W. Coleman
Email: <Mooses1970@aol.com>
Location: Havre de Grace, MD 21078,
Comments: 70 Malibu, 2 dr sport coupe, black bucket interior, pure white exterior, with royal blue pearl. No SS stripes because not an SS. B&M Star Shifter. 355cl motor with doulble hunp heads, flat top pistons around 10.5 to 1 compression, 350 turbo with B&M shift kit, 3.73 limited slip rear. Corvette rallies 7" front & 8" rear. Complete on frame restoration.
- Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 08:15:52 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: carla smith
Email: <cjs.@olynet.com>
Location: copalis beach,
Comments: I own a 1970chevelle 4 door station wagon nomad 6 cyl 3 speed
stick shift.With new hurst linkage on floor. 67,000 original miles,good body,black primer,minor quarter panel damage, new carpet light brown interior, 2nd owner. New exhaust,brakes,radiator. Very good old car..
possible trade for prefferably a 66-68 chevelle 2 door.
OR El Camino 64-70SALE PRICE $3000.00 OBO
- Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 12:19:52 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Kevin
Email: < k101deth@aol.com>
Location: Sacramento, CA,
Comments: I got my 2 door Chevelle Malibu around 6\10\98 and I just put a new Holly 4-barrel... and it runs realy grate. For a 350, it realy moves...But all the stuff on my 350 is stock and I'm going to change it all to high performancs... but money is what I don't have .... Please, if you have any information that can help me restore my Chevelle, just e-mail me...and the front end has been redone... and i have no way of telling if it is a S/S or a a regular coupe , because the symbols are missing and it is not the rigenal engine... please help me with any pointers.. Thanks
7/12/98
- Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 03:28:01 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Nick Demos
Email: <NJDemos@ix.netcom.com>
Location: Grayslake Illinois,
Comments: The cowl induction vent on my 1970 396 Chevelle ss is staying open all the time, whether the car is running or off. As far as I can tell the vacuum hose to the selonoid is connected. Any suggestions as to how to correct this problem would be appreciated.
- Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 20:07:48 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Nick Demos
Email: <NJDemos@ix.netcom.com>
Location: Grayslake Illinois,
Comments: I have just purchased a 1970 Chevelle SS,396,350hp. It is tuxedo black with white stripes.It has 68000 miles although a previuos owner restored it.
- Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 19:57:48 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Erdem Uygan
Email: <abkbilgisayar@superonline.com>
Location: Istanbul Turkey,
Comments: My car is a 1970 Chevelle Malibu with 4 doors. I bought it in 1996. I'm a second owner of her. But I need some parts. It's too difficult to find them in Turkey. You! Other Chevelle Owners Can You Help Me? O.K. e-mail me...
- Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 00:38:49 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Tony
Email: <anausied@hmc.edu>
Location: Los Angeles,
Comments: Frame-off restoration of an original 90K-mile SS 396 car. I bought it with the frame completed but just finished the suspension (I guess the previous owner didn't know that painting the old bushings doesn't rejuvenate them). Body is perfect, only one minor ding on the passenger fender which I took care of today. Originally cramberry/white/white, but no vinyl top is going back on after the paint is finished. A/C, fiberoptics, PW, PDL, gauges, bench seat/column shift, power seat, tinted glass, F41, Hotchkis front/back suspension, 3.31 12-bolt positrac, 4-wheel disc brakes, courtesy lights, rear defog, AM/FM 8-track (long gone-damn) -- I think that's about it. It's getting painted classic white with black stripes. Never seen a white/white Chevelle before. Gotta be different! This is my first Chevelle, bought it just over a year ago in Lancaster, California. It had been sitting for decades in a backyard (I wonder why no one rescued it before). The 402 started right up after a change of fluids, lines, carb rebuild, and a little oil down the cylinders as well as pre-lubing thru distributor shaft. Sounds great. What a car. If anyone needs parts I probably have them.
- Wednesday, July 08, 1998 at 20:35:29 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Dave Doler
Email: <ddoler@altavista.net>
Location: SE Pa.,
Comments: 70 Malibu converted into a "faux" SS with NOS or repro parts. Red w/ Black stripes. Motor is a '67 327, TH350 all trying to cope with a open 2.73:1 10 bolt rear.
Question is - is it really as hard as I've been told to get a real 12 bolt from a 67-72 Chevelle ? Can a re-geared and posi'd 10 bold really hold up to an anticipated 375HP engine ?
- Monday, July 06, 1998 at 17:46:53 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: dave grasenick
Email: <biggrass@aol.com>
Location: gurnee, il,
Comments: i have a 70 ss 454 which i am doing a frame off restoration. the car was bought with part of the restoration started. i have the factory assembly manual, but am looking for a publication called the standard parts catalog for hardware identification. if anybody can steer me in the right direction it would be appreciated
- Sunday, July 05, 1998 at 15:10:35 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Wesley
Email: <idjumper@cyberhighway.net>
Location: Boise,Idaho USA,
Comments: My bestfriend Dan has a 70' SS 396 with turbo 400 auto pwr windows,pwr doorlocks buckets center console and guages. His little brother Mike has a 70 small block. Mike wishes to put SS stripes on his car. Does anyone Know the correct deminsions for these stripes?? If so plese write me. Thanks
- Saturday, July 04, 1998 at 18:15:31 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: john
Email: <dbi@ce.net>
Location: Seaford,Delaware,
Comments: I have just purchased a 1970 ss 396(402) chevelle all original, build sheet,protecto plate, original window sticker tons of documentation,matching numbers.However it has an automatic on the column. How rare is this and does this add to or detract from the value? The car has little rust and no dents seats are ripped but not bad.What is the 'ORIGINAL UNRESTORED' criteria to show the car the way it is? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
- Saturday, July 04, 1998 at 12:14:30 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: john
Email: <dbi@ce.net>
Location: Seaford,Delaware,
Comments: I have just purchased a 1970 ss 396(402) chevelle all original, build sheet,protecto plate, original window sticker tons of documentation,matching numbers.However it has an automatic on the column. How rare is this and does this add to or detract from the value? The car has little rust and no dents seats are ripped but not bad.What is the 'ORIGINAL UNRESTORED' criteria to show the car the way it is? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
- Saturday, July 04, 1998 at 12:14:26 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Chuck
Email: <chuck@entercomp.com>
Location: Enterprise, AL,
Comments: I recently got a good deal on a '70 ?SS? with a non-original motor. The car is gold with black stripes and gold interior. Paint and interior codes match, but I still don't know if its a real SS. It wasn't made in Canada so I can't tell anything from the Cowl Tag, and the rats had other plans for the build sheet. It has SS emblems on the fenders w/no engine size under. The car has cowl induction and the hood appears to be original. The dash is from a Monte Carlo, so that dosen't tell me anything. It has a SS steering wheel, rear sway bar and 12- bolt, and Turbo 400. The turn signal lenses are amber. There is no switch above the accelerator. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on anything else I can look for to tell me if the car is a REAL SS or not.----Thanks.
- Thursday, July 02, 1998 at 01:17:05 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Tom Hewitt
Email: <Custblt@aol.com>
Location: Lyndonville,
Comments: I have a 70 chevelle that i changed over to hei and i can not get my stock tack to work any know how to convert
- Wednesday, July 01, 1998 at 02:14:19 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Mike Henry
Email: <corsair175@aol.com>
Location: Prattville, AL,
Comments: I have a question. Just got the A/C working on my son's 70 Malibu. Does the compressor engage in the defrost or the de-ice mode. I thought that it did in one of these. I looked at the switch that controls the compressor and is actuated by the cam on the control vacumn switch and the cam does not move far enough in either the defrost or de-ice mode to release the switch and engage the compressor. It works okay in the normal A/C modes. Is there another switch somewhere?
- Tuesday, June 30, 1998 at 16:41:08 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Dave P.
Location: Los Angeles,
Comments: I have a 1970 chevelle SS 396, L34, 350HP, coupe. It is equipped with a M21 4 speed trans, posi-traction 3.31, F40 suspension, ZL2 cowl hood, black interior with bench seat, gauges, 3 -spoke cushion grip steering wheel, and has no a/c. It is painted cranberry red w/ black stripes with SS rear bumper.
I have owned it since 1973 and it is currently being restored, frame off. Every detail has been researched to restore this car.
- Friday, June 26, 1998 at 10:37:15 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Jerrod
Email: <JN70454@aol.com>
Location: Northwest Indiana,
Comments: Hi, I have questions that I hope some Chevelle buffs could help me to answer. Yesterday I went to a car show and I saw a 70 SS454 LS-6. I looked it over pretty good, and noticed that there were some things about it that made me think it wasn't original. Here are my two questions: 1) Was it possible to get an SS without an anti-sway bar on the rear end? This one did not have one. 2) From what I have read, the tach on a LS-6 should have the redline starting at 6000 rpm, with all other SS cars redlining at 5500 rpm. This car's tach had the redling starting at 5000 rpm. What did this tach (or dash) come out of? A Monte Carlo maybe? Any help anyone could give me would be appreciated, just email me. Thanks.
- Sunday, June 21, 1998 at 12:54:20 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Robert J
Email: <bigrob@ix.netcom.com>
Location: Los angeles,
Comments: Want To Buy 70 Chevelle Convertible. Prefer either 396ss 4speed or LS7 SS 4speed With 400 turbo trans, but will consider any engine/trans combination
Thanks
Robert J
- Friday, June 19, 1998 at 23:57:47 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Tony
Email: <kroozin@polarcomm.com>
Location: North Dakota,
Comments: hey great site here! just sold a 69 camaro w/400 smallblock and bought a 70 chevelle SS 396,4sp.and I love it! the car is all original with an easy 100,000 mi. on it...drives like a dream and the cowl induction still works!! I feel like a kid again when those huge secondaries open and she roars. anyway i need to find a buildsheet...need areas to look. thanks
- Thursday, June 18, 1998 at 17:39:44 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: David Richardson
Email: <LS6454@mci2000.com>
Location: Hamlin N.Y.,
Comments: 70 LS6 In the process of a frame off resto. This car was previously owned by Roger Ausley of Ausleys Chevelle parts.Currently it is Fathom blue but is soon to be cranberry red.The car has a turbo 400, manual steering,cowl hood,buckets and console,gauge package.The car will appear mostly stock with the exception of headers.Other out of sight items are,a more agressive solid cam,msd 6A(hidden),11" converter,3.90 gears,black urethane suspension bushings and the before mentioned headers with full 3" exhaust with modified stock tips. I also had an LS6 that ended up being shipped to Reggie Jackson that may still be in his collection...........
- Thursday, June 18, 1998 at 14:56:28 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: john m
Email: <johnm@ncx.com>
Location: n.e. pa.,
Comments: s.s. 396 original 4 speed now th400 a daily driver foir now but have drag raced in the past.
motor is mild 40 over out of 66 wagon i think. hyd. cam performer itake headers 74 454 heads (so it runs on pump gas)3.31 rear 12 bolt .z-gate shifter .turned best time of 13.42@102mph at numidia raceway in pa.
have owned the car for 11 years now and still love to drive her around!....but the mileage is terrible (sigh)
always drove car to the track so had to keep it streetable and reliable .
- Tuesday, June 09, 1998 at 21:38:57 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Bob
Email: <rmyers@mail.wideopen.net>
Location: Gettysburg,Pa,
Comments: We(my wife and I) and we are enjoying working on it together,yes together when I put the 400turbo tranny in my wife and my son unbolted everything on a cold day in Feb. (outside on the carport, no garage yet),so when I got home from working a Saturday morning:OT to fund all the progects, I coould pull the old worn out 350turbo and then put the 400 in.
Our current project is building a 350 that should be pushing about 425hp when finished. It currently has a 307, runs decent but "NEED MORE POWER",Which brings me to the problem I've had since the project began last summer. After the usual mods when you first get a project was headers,dual exhaust(2.5inch) with the chrome bowtie tips from Choo Choo Customs, aluminum intake,a rochester quadrajet, and lastly the wheels and tires,(the problem)I put 15 by 10 Keystones Klassics on the back and 15 by 8's on the front with P275/60B15's on the back creating a clearance problem, so to aleviate the problem I used air shocks on the back (hate the ride and handling). the question is, is there a better way of clearing the rear tires other than tubbing. I had talked to a guy who said that he put new springs and put Koni Coil overs and that put it back to stock ride and handling with plenty of clearence for his n-50 tires. If anyone has had the same solution or another one please contact me with your solutiion, I prefer not to get rid of the big tires if I don't have to,I spent my tenage years in the 70's and love the look. By the way my first car at 16 was a 70 also,sold her when the 4 boys started coming along. Which of course from the oldest(17,11,6,and5 can look at picture of anything from a 64-72 and tell you what year it is, yes even the 5 year old! and all hate Mustangs. My ultimate wish is for a 70 SS convertible,almost bought one for $8,000 but found original owner and found out it's a clone,DAMN. well hope I haven't bored you. Thanks for listening.
- Tuesday, June 09, 1998 at 18:26:05 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Matt
Email: <Fatt204@aol.com>
Location: Southern California,
Comments: I am looking for an original '70 Chevelle SS(454 preferably) No motor or trans is ok but Iwant a good straight body with clean interior.Let me know if you are selling a similar car or if you know of one available. Daddy isn't buying me the car so I don't have a lot of money to spend(looking to spend $2000-7000).
Thanks
- Sunday, June 07, 1998 at 21:09:01 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: P.J.
Email: <falconip@tube.com>
Location: Richmond hill Ontario Canada,
Comments: I own a 1970 chevelle SS L78 factory ordered car. I have owned it since 1981. Have enjoyed over the years restoring it and of course driving this factory beast. The sound of my M22 as I accelarate is like a 747. During the years I have owned this car,I have learned much about my Kanzas built car. Soon after the car was purchased and while taking out the back seat, one day there lodged in the back reast(one copy) and another copy sewen in the seat cover,was to my surprise the origional build sheet. Little did I know at that time what a rare find it realy was.The car now has Power Windows,door locks,Power seat backs,Tilt,Tinted windows,Power seat,Power trunk, Light Monotoring System,Map Reading Light Custom Seat Belts,AM FM 8 Track Radio, and Rear Defoger.The only Option That I want to install is The Electro tip . I have managed to Buy The Relay and the Electro Tip However I am Looking to buy the wirring harness. If you can help me please let me know.
P.J.
- Saturday, June 06, 1998 at 21:04:05 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Joe Weaver
Email: <jweaver454@hotmail.com>
Location: West central Ohio,
Comments: My car is a 70 Malibu rag top. It is in very good condition for having 115000 on the original 307 cu. in. engine. Under the hood it looks totally stock right down to the air cleaner. I think it was optioned rather odd from the factory. 307 - 3spd. on the column - buckets - no console - ps/pb/ac. Maybe not... just seems odd to me. Astro blue - bright blue int. and white top. It sat for 12 years before I bought it (80 - 92). There is hardly any rust on it even floor pans and trunk is good.
- Saturday, June 06, 1998 at 04:44:00 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Jennifer
Email: <freakgirl68@mailexcite.com>
Location: Deadwood,
Comments: I am looking for a 70' chevelle for sale. If you have one please e-mail me.
- Saturday, May 30, 1998 at 18:38:27 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Katie Espenmiller
Email: <espenmil@pionet.net>
Location: Logan, IA,
Comments: I have a 1970 SS Chevelle 454 LS6 450hp. I'm 17 years old and my dad bought it for me for my 16th birthday. I've just started learning alot about Chevelles and I'm growing on them. My friends named it "The Skunk" because it's black with white racing stripes.
- Friday, May 29, 1998 at 10:43:42 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Wesley
Email: <trishac@internetoutlet.net>
Location: Boise,Idaho,
Comments: My best friend has a '70 ss 396 car with turbo 400 auto, a/c,front disks,map lights,pwr windows,pwr locks, cowl induction hood. This is the 4th '70 chevelle we've done together.We don't want to continue asking someone to decode the numbers on these cars for us. If anyone would be willing to tell us how or where to find this info we would greatly appreciate it. Dans latest is red with black stripes. this is a clean car and like its predecessors its for sale.
- Sunday, May 24, 1998 at 10:11:12 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: James Brinkman
Email: <jbrinkman@chanuteks.com>
Location: kansas,
Comments: I'm looking for a 70 Chevelle convertable in good condition. Please e-mail me if you have one for sale.
- Saturday, May 23, 1998 at 16:39:02 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Brian
Email: <ATTHELAKE1@AOL.COM>
Location: Minnesota,
Comments: Recently found a '70 coupe in the back 40 of a farm, I plan to make it an SS clone and would appreciate any input for converting the small block to a big block and installing bucket seats and a floor console. I want to put in a TH400 where presently there is a TH350. Any help is appreciated.
- Friday, May 22, 1998 at 09:17:09 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Rick Smith
Email: <RASJLS@juno.com>
Location: Kalamazoo,
Comments: 1970 Chevelle s.s. - 396 - TH350 - 12 bolt posi - 3.31 gears -
silver w/ black strips - black int w/ bench seats - s.s. hood -
Craiger aluminum disk wheels - Accell HEI - ceramic coated
headers - Weindt alum intake - Holley 650
- Wednesday, May 13, 1998 at 12:15:29 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Tyler Erb
Email: <erbx@worldchat.com>
Location: Southern Ontario,
Comments: I own a '69 Camaro, in the middle of resto, fun, fun. I have a question about 70 Chevelles. How many LS6 Convertibles were built? I was told 20, but find that hard to believe.
- Tuesday, May 12, 1998 at 09:08:48 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Jerry Blanch
Email: <jgblanc@ibm.net>
Location: TEXAS,
Comments: I have a 70 camino , 400 eng. 350 trans , and now getting a 12bolt for it. It was a cross between crushing or love , I still have it. It has been slow put getting there. going to paint it black , (it is yellow) now
- Friday, May 08, 1998 at 18:12:40 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: RICK STARK
Email: <M00gzz@aol.com>
Location: LONG ISLAND NEW YORK,
Comments: My car is underway now after sittin in a yard 10yrs.Shes a Canadian built 1970 Malibu (orig blue/blue) 350/powerglide car.Ive always wanted a 1970 SS396 4speed car since I was 9-my cousin had one.My plans now are to leave the 350 mated to the TH-350 I put in.Right now in black primer plans include disc conversion/a posi rear/and finishinfg touches in the interior as parts come along.I got an all black interior w/console and floor shifter ($400) now all I need is the shifter cable and brackets linkage etc.Im using the column from a 70 Monte but need the SS dash insert(because it looks cool THIS CAR IS NOT AN SS CLONE!)and other misc stuff as the story progresses maybe Ill update . PICS to come soon.
- Thursday, May 07, 1998 at 10:58:00 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Nicholas Morris
Email: <starbuc@inxpress.net>
Location: Madison, Wisconsin,
Comments: I have a 1970 ss 396 chevelle. The car is in great shape except I am told the rear axle is wrong. It is a 12 bolt posi with the number 9783393 on it, and also k056. Can anyone decode that for me, thanks.
- Tuesday, May 05, 1998 at 19:24:33 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Manuel
Email: <none>
Location: Sacramento California,
Comments: I have a 70 chevelle malibu I was restoring about 2 months ago I was T-Boned by a 74 year old man crushing my drivers side door and quarter panel. Since then I have bought another 70 chevelle and now I am trying to sell my old chevelle without an engine. The chevelle is all original it has power steering a hydromatic turbo 350 trans,5 month old dual exhaust brand new 2" pipes all the way out the back with flowtech termonators, dark green interior in perfect condition except the carpet has a little mold from being out in the rain after my accident and the head liner is coming undone at the stiching because its the original head liner the back seat is also original and in perfect condition. (For more info call 687-7482 not before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 05, 1998 at 11:35:37 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Manuel Carter
Email: <none>
Location: Sacramento California,
Comments: I have a 70 chevelle malibu I was restoring about 2 months ago I was T-Boned by a 74 year old man crushing my drivers side door and quarter panel. Since then I have bought another 70 chevelle and now I am trying to sell my old chevelle without an engine. The chevelle is all original it has power steering a hydromatic turbo 350 trans,5 month old dual exhaust brand new 2" pipes all the way out the back with flowtech termonators, dark green interior in perfect condition except the carpet has a little mold from being out in the rain after my accident and the head liner is coming undone at the stiching because its the original head liner the back seat is also original and in perfect condition. (For more info call 687-7482 not before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 05, 1998 at 11:32:27 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Camal
Email: <Foxsa1@ibm.net>
Location: Texas,
Comments: I am 16 years old and looking for any leads on a good restorable Chevelle SS to call my own.
- Monday, May 04, 1998 at 18:24:25 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: grant
Email: <thestix@upstel.net>
Location: st.cloud, MN,
Comments: Wondering if anyone could decode some #'s for me of my 70 - 454. Transmission CT68 - 62796 this is on plate. On the housing the # is 8624486. If you would please email I would greatly appreciate it.
- Sunday, May 03, 1998 at 11:07:21 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Jerry
Email: <MNROC@aol.com>
Location: Mn.,
Comments: I bought a 70 SS Chevelle from a friend it has a big block ? some # on the car are ST 70 13637 KAN 697089 TR796 48PNT its a 4-speed I would like to know what the car is supposed to be. any help would be apprecated
- Sunday, May 03, 1998 at 02:02:25 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: JOE
Email: <LED1396@AOL.COM>
Location: STRUTHERS OHIO,
Comments: IM DOING A REPORT ON THE 70 CHEVELLE LS6 IF U HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THIS CAR PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT LED1396@AOL.COM
- Friday, May 01, 1998 at 05:52:09 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Mike Toole
Email: <mltoole@juno.com>
Location: Ft. Worth,
Comments: 1970 Chevelle Malibu currently undergoing a modest restoration.
- Tuesday, April 28, 1998 at 13:29:27 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: MARC
Location: OHIO,
Comments: MY CHEVELLE HAS GOT A 350 NAILED .030 OVER, LUNATI CAM... 315 LIFT 246 DURATION @ .050 104CENTER LINE. RHODES LIFTERS, TRICK FLOW PUSHRODS,SMALL BLOCK 400 HEADS, BLOCK HAS BEEN SHAVED .010 ABOVE PISTON HEAD AT TDC. STEALTH INTAKE. HOLLY750CFM. 350 TURBO, 2800 STALL, SHIFT KIT, MANUAL VALVE BODY.390 --- 12BOLT REAR END.IT SITS IN PRIMER RIGHT NOW,BUT WILL BE FORREST GREEN W/ WHITE STRIPES. BUCKET SEATS FLOOR SHIFTER, WITH BLACK INTERIOR. 15 INCH ALUMINUM SLOT MAGS, BF GOODRICH TIRES. HEADMAN HEADERS OUT TO 2 & 1HALF INCH EXHAUST SCREAMMING INTO FLOW MASTERS OUT TO THE REAR BUMPER.
- Sunday, April 26, 1998 at 23:53:34 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: MARC
Location: OHIO,
Comments: MY CHEVELLE HAS GOT A 350 NAILED .030 OVER, LUNATI CAM... 315 LIFT 246 DURATION @ .050 104CENTER LINE. RHODES LIFTERS, TRICK FLOW PUSHRODS,SMALL BLOCK 400 HEADS, BLOCK HAS BEEN SHAVED .010 ABOVE PISTON HEAD AT TDC. STEALTH INTAKE. HOLLY750CFM. 350 TURBO, 2800 STALL, SHIFT KIT, MANUAL VALVE BODY.390 --- 12BOLT REAR END.IT SITS IN PRIMER RIGHT NOW,BUT WILL BE FORREST GREEN W/ WHITE STRIPES. BUCKET SEATS FLOOR SHIFTER, WITH BLACK INTERIOR. 15 INCH ALUMINUM SLOT MAGS, BF GOODRICH TIRES. HEADMAN HEADERS OUT TO 2 & 1HALF INCH EXHAUST SCREAMMING INTO FLOW MASTERS OUT TO THE REAR BUMPER.
- Sunday, April 26, 1998 at 23:52:17 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: John Pittenger
Email: <pitt3@erols.com>
Location: va.beach.va.,
Comments: A.S.E. tech. looking for 1970 SS chevelle. 396,402,454,427:) no engine no trans... body good rolling.... all welcome. please if you have anything i've mentioned,please send me some infor.
willing to travel Thanks John
- Saturday, April 25, 1998 at 21:22:20 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Mike Toole
Email: <mltoole@juno.com>
Location: Ft. Worth,
Comments: 1970 Chevelle Malibu, currently undergoing frame-on restoration.
- Friday, April 24, 1998 at 07:12:29 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Tom Hewitt
Email: <custblt@aol.com>
Location: buffalo,
Comments: I have a 1970 396-ss the motor is a 1971 396-300hp and i have it out and do not know if i should have it rebuilt or put in a crate 504 motor need advise if anyone has a crate motor like it.
thanks,
Tom Hewitt
- Wednesday, April 22, 1998 at 08:45:35 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Kevin
Email: <z941903@oats.farm.niu.edu>
Location: Chicago,
Comments: Hello, I have a 70 malibu that is being completely retrofitted with the works and I was wondering if anyone has a source for Hone overdrives that bolt up to a turbo 400 trans. I have seen them on LS6 chevelles and Motion Corvettes from the same time frame. Your help would be much appreciated.
- Tuesday, April 21, 1998 at 17:38:47 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: CHRIS ROTTLER
Email: <C-dog1@mailexcite.com>
Location: Aptos,
Comments: I have a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS-396, I love Chevelles, I'm planning on buying a 1970 Chevelle SS454 LS-6...
So If anyone has information about one, please send me the info. My e-mail address is C-dog1@mailexcie.com . Your help will be appreciated.
- Wednesday, April 15, 1998 at 00:12:40 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Dan Painter
Email: <dpainter@anv.net>
Location: Las Vegas,
Comments: I've got a '70 El Camino SS - 396, 4 spd, cowl, rally interior (?, vinyl top, manual steering, no a/c .... pretty plain Jane. I'd like some help with a few questions:
- The interior doesn't have any SS emblems. I'd be suspect of this option but the parts mgr at the Chev dlr says he is familiar with the car and it is original. Did the Camino come without the SS interior?
- I'm starting the resto for the 2nd time (got the car in high school in '78!) after I finish my wife's Grand National. What are the maximum (read: practical) tire and rim sizes I can go with on this vehicle? I had 225/70R15's before but they bottomed out on the front.
Thanks - Dan
- Saturday, April 11, 1998 at 22:09:10 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: SEAN
Email: <psexpprt@warwick.net>
Location: Orange County, New York,
Comments: Its a 1970 malibu convertablevin# 136670B114493
cowl tag # ST70 B190338 BDY
TR764 28A PNT
11A B 0573
Most of these nubers check out ok but what are the
bottom row of numbers, and where do I locate the engine code #
on the block? if so, where?
Any help would be greatly apprecciated!
- Thursday, April 09, 1998 at 05:15:03 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: SEAN
Email: <psexpprt@warwick.net>
Location: Orange County, New York,
Comments: Its a 1970 malibu convertablevin# 136670B114493
cowl tag # ST70 B190338 BDY
TR764 28A PNT
11A B 0573
Most of these nubers check out ok but what are the
bottom row of numbers, and where do I locate the engine code #
on the block? if so, where?
Any help would be greatly apprecciated!
- Thursday, April 09, 1998 at 05:14:54 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Kevin
Email: <ChevLman@aol.com>
Location: southern oregon,
Comments: I just bought my first chevelle and it's not the least bit stock... I was wondering what it originally was... the VIN # is 136370R207705 if anyone could decode that for me or tell me how I can myself I'd appreciate it greatly...
- Tuesday, April 07, 1998 at 23:40:17 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Todd Henningsen
Email: <tjhennin@hotmail.com>
Location: St. Louis,
Comments: I need a little advice on an engine rebuild. I have just aquired a 350 4 bolt from a 75 suburban. I would like to rebuild it and put it in my Malibu. I am looking for any suggestions that anyone might have. I would like to keep my gas milage up as much as possible, but still want a reasonable amount of power. So, any suggestions on pistons, rods, cams, ratios, etc., would be great! Thanks a lot.
- Monday, April 06, 1998 at 21:03:18 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: Jake c
Location: Yucaipa,
Comments: Hi I have a 1970 Chevelle it has been a great project car. It has had three motors in it the stock 307 a two bolt main 350 and now a four bolt main 350. The interior is all black. The body is not in perfect condition but that is ok. I also own a 1970 Elcamino SS red with whit stipes and I own a 1969 Camaro.
- Sunday, April 05, 1998 at 16:42:43 (PDT)
Year: 1970
Name: GARY
Email: <GSPAN1830@AOL.COM>
Location: CINCINNATI,OH,
Comments: 70 CHEVELLE SS
Im converting it from a bench to buckets. Heres the problem, when i use the outside bolt holes from the bench the bucket seats sit to far to the outside of the car making it impossible to bolt the seat belt retracter in. Heres the question, do the pans differ in the location of the outside track mount holes for bucket seat cars and if so why would GM do this????
- Friday, April 03, 1998 at 03:20:51 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Nathaniel
Email: <JeBaise@aol.com>
Location: Monterey,
Comments: Looking for a 1970 Chevelle with a 454 LS6 in it. If you have one, or the engine itself please drop me a line!
- Thursday, April 02, 1998 at 13:55:23 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Jim Wolynetz
Email: <wolynetz@susqu.edu>
Location: Central Pennsylvania,
Comments: I'm a 19 yr. old college student that has been working hard for one particular automobile. I just bought a 1970 Malibu/Chevelle 454 clone. The car has been restored from the inside - out (Astro blue w/ black buckets). It's got a rebuilt 454 (4 bolt main 11.0 - 1), TH-400 (B&M Starshifter), domed pistons, stainless steel valves, 750cfm Holley, Crane cam, Hooker competition headers, TCI 2400 Stall, 2 1/2" dual chambered Flowmasters, fresh chrome including Crager SS's, BFGoodrich Radial T/A: 225/14's up front & 295/15's in the rear (by the way - the "Beast" will break loose those rear tires on dry smooth pavement at well over 40 m.p.h.!). Suspension improvements include: rear gas bags and Monroe highrider shocks, larger front springs, and a thicker front anti-sway bar. The four wheel drum brakes have got to go. The drivetrain has less than 2k on it. Estimated engine output is over 525 bhp(I think it's a conservative guess). With the GM 12bolt and 4.56 gears, I'd say I can get high 11's out of it.
- Monday, March 30, 1998 at 17:27:10 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Kip Evans
Email: <KandA@centuryinter.net>
Location: East Tennessee,
Comments: I am restoring a 1970 chevelle.My Father bought the car new.Everything on it is original and I am putting it back that way. I have a question. I am getting a replacement hood and the company I have bought all my parts from tell me all 1970 chevelles with a 396 and 402 engines came with hood pins.Is this correct? This car didn't have them.Can anyone help me with this?
Thanks,
Kip
- Thursday, March 26, 1998 at 16:28:06 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: BRIAN
Email: <montanadawson@worldnet.att.net>
Location: montana,
Comments: I have resently purchased a 1970 El Camino std steering and brakes,307 auto 65,000 original miles. The only options it seems to have come with is radio, posi, right mirror and cruise.
I Have just finished the power train, changed to a 350 with LT1
cam, 10-1 flat top pistons,duals, Quad and rebuilt Turbo 350.
I will be starting the body next.
Can anyone tell me if the power steering from a 77 El Camino will bolt up to a 70. My wif also has a 1977 Elky she loves it.
- Wednesday, March 25, 1998 at 18:23:18 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Jim Pritchard
Email: <jtp58950@emailcsun.edu>
Location: Glendale Ca.,
Comments: I HAVE A 1970 EL CAMINO(HUGGER ORANGE) I MIGHT ADD AND I AM DOING A FOUR WHEEL DISC BRAKE CONVERSION ON IT. IT HAS FRONT DISC BRAKES FROM THE FACTORY AND i RECENTLY OBTAINED A BLOWN OUT TEN BOLT POSI REAREND FROM A 86 Z28. IT HAS REAR DISC AND IF ANYONE HAS DONE A CONVERSION LIKE THIS BEFORE,EVEN REMOTELY SIMILAR PLEASE LET KNOW. I HAVE A TEN BOLT IN IT RIGHT NOW AND I FEEL LIKE IT IS GOING TO BREAK ONE OF THESE DAYS WITH MY ON THE BOTTLE 350. HEY, COME ON SMALL BLOCKS MOVE TOO. HERE FROM YOU LATER.
- Tuesday, March 24, 1998 at 09:01:24 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Greg
Email: <glance@nidlink.com>
Location: Idaho,
Comments: I have a 70 Chevelle I just bought. It has a 396 with a 12 bolt-T400 tranny w/posi.. The car is not SS equipped as the motor was taken out of a 66 Chevelle SS.. I am doing a restoration to make it an SS.. It runs about a 12.5 1/4.. The carb is a carter which is giving me problems. Any suggestions on a better carb and size (it has a 700 CFM on it). I would like to try a 750 cfm carb.. Any ideas on value once it is completed (I am going to paint it metallic green w/ a white SS stripe).. Please e-mail me.
- Monday, March 23, 1998 at 11:16:31 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: photophini
Email: <photopini@aol.com>
Location: MI,
Comments: I currently have a 70' convertible that was originally a 402 350 hp 4spd. After driving the car for 4-5 years I decided it was time for more horse power. You know how it goes, at this point the car is gutted to the back seat. Everything beyond headligts is new?! What have I gotten my self into??..... Anyway, I found & installed a 454 engine that's dyno'd in excess of an LS7, that, with a beefed turbo-400, a few suspension tricks and my goal of May 1 on the road looks possible. You might say that via the telephone I've created a personal relationships with many folks at; Summit, OPG, Year One, Natl. parts depot, Clock Doc, the list goes on.....
Right now the car sets with; headlight harness, motor, trans, hdrs, 3"pipes, paint on firewall, and bare metal to the back seat. Next, the inner fender-wells, braided stainless hoses, electrical to firewall >
In retrospect, I didn't have a clue what I was getting into when I started this project. This car was a frame off when I bought it, yes frame off, the motor, that's another subject, lets say I basically bought a beautiful paint job.....?
In all honesty the reason for the original purchase of the car was to haul my daughters grade school float, (she made princess,! we didn't have a tow vehicle and hey, a father has to step in and help out sometimes right?? Great excuse huh? My wife rolls her eyes on that one. Anyway, now the gray convertible W/black stripes is gona haul the ole'gray haired guy down the block or where ever he wants to go and if necessary, very very quickly.... Good luck to all you chevelle owners out there!
deal was a shiny emotional buy to begin with However, I'm close to 50 years old and the prospect of firing up this thing is getting me a little excited
- Sunday, March 22, 1998 at 16:09:37 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Ed
Email: <Harlfatboy@aol.com>
Location: Bloomington, Indiana,
Comments: I am currently doing a frame off restore on this 70 SS. I want to do the frame and components up right. I have plans to get it dipped and treated. I have also thought of having the parts powder coated at the same time. I would like to hear from those of you who have had this done. I want to know if it worked out as you planned, has it held up was there a way to do it better. Or, what is the "ultimate way to treat the frame and componets. Its ready to go this weeek so let me hear from ya!
- Sunday, March 22, 1998 at 07:39:00 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: jason
Email: <jason.chevy@asu.edu>
Location: Phoenix,
Comments: After a recent restoration, my car is now painted candy apple red with black stripe. It has a 350/350 combo, gets "good" gas mileage, and has been a dependable college car. The interior has bucket seats out of a 96 Z28, has the factory A/C, 3 3/4" Autometer gauges, and a Pioneer system that is plenty loud.
Right now, though, I need to find a dash, preferably ss style to replace mine that was broken when the stereo was ripped off this summer. Also, does the dash out of a Monte Carlo or other year Chevelle fit in here with minimal changes. I would love to get rid of the plastic dash for something that is metal, but being the poor college student, I guess I can't be too choosy.
- Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at 19:59:26 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: C.J.
Email: <demonwolf@msn.com>
Location: Frozen North,
Comments: Hi. Im interested in buying a '70 Chevelle. I know I want a 454/450, 4 speed M-22 tranny, bucket seats. Im also curious about what a Turbo 400 is. Is this some type of supercharger? Id also like to get an SS, or LS5, LS6, or LS7. Im not sure of the diffrence between them. I play to put all the goodies on it. Biggest carbs, 4:11 posi (if avalible) and so on. If you have an tips, or can tell me about carbs, plz drop me a line. Thanks!
P.S. Im 16, and am just itchin for some power!!! I drive a 88 1500 CK now, and this will most likely stay as my winter vehicle. But Im looking for some summer fun! Thanks!
- Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at 18:31:20 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Roma T. Colella
Email: <damajor@bellatlantic.net>
Location: Maplewood,N.J.,
Comments: '70 Malibu Sport Coupe /Champagne Gold Metallic/ AC/PS/PDB worked 350/350 trans (2400 stall)/12 Bolt with 410 gears(POSI). Hooker SuperComp.(coated of course) Flowmaster system /Poly bushings (rides like a truck!)/CenterLine(FlutedStar)Frt.15x7 w.(235/60/15) Rr.15x8 w.(275/60/15)I have owned this car for 8 years and I'm the second owner.Needs body work (rock salt)But the main thing is I really like this car and want it to look sharp!
- Saturday, March 14, 1998 at 21:34:24 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Jerry Weigh
Email: <JWEIGH@AOL.COM>
Location: Southern maryland,
Comments: 70SS 396(402), 350, turbo 400, pwr windows and door locks, no gauges. My Car is "Hugger Orange" w/ White stripes, and pearl interor, looks like a "creamsicle". I would like to hear from anybody else who owns a "creamsicle". E-MAIL me.
There can't be too many as the build sheet says "special paint" in hand writting on the "SHEET", and the paint charts don't list any orange as available in '70. This car was built in Baltimore in september of '69.
- Saturday, March 14, 1998 at 15:16:09 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Mike
Email: <MSU1878@AOL.COM>
Location: Mississippi,
Comments: I have a 1970 Chevelle Sport Coup that is an SS clone. I have a 70 Monte Carlo dash that I want to transplant in place of the "rectangular" one in the car now. Does anyone have information about making such a swap? Can I remove the wood grain dash insert or is it best to paint over (black)? I have the wiring harness for the Monte, do I use it or my existing?
Looking for help!
- Saturday, March 14, 1998 at 09:29:57 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: jim wragg
Email: <lobo_81@hotmail.com>
Location: corsicana,tx,
Comments: 1970 malibu-350hp-327 engine-th-350 turbo.The car is about 70% restored at this time.It will be red,with red&black interior.
- Saturday, March 14, 1998 at 06:39:13 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: catfish
Email: <jhunter@glen-net.ca>
Location: Ingleside,Ont. Canada,
Comments: Well,I don't have a whole '70 Chevelle anymore-I sold the one I bought new in '73 because I had 2 kids and thought we needed a 4-door!!!Stupid me.
What I am working on now is a '40 Ford coupe street rod that came to me with an LS 6 big block--a crate motor bought in '79 for $2950 in San Jose,Cal.Lucky me-what a nice motor!It is basically stock with rectangular-port heads.Can anyone advise me on best plugs and fuel/octane booster mix to use.
Thanks to everyone for the help.
- Friday, March 13, 1998 at 17:52:17 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: FISH
Email: <jstuart@arkansas.net>
Location: Arkansas,
Comments: DOES ANYONE HAVE THE SPECS ON AN LS7?
- Thursday, March 12, 1998 at 16:42:58 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Jeremy Jennings
Email: <jstuart@arkansas.net>
Location: Magnolia, AR,
Comments: I recently purchased a 1970 SS396, but I would like to put a 454 LS7 in it. Any suggestions? Please E-mail.
- Thursday, March 12, 1998 at 16:31:19 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Al Gabriele
Email: <agabriele@etcfiber.com>
Location: Philadelphia,
Comments: I have a 1970 El Camino. I wish to upgrade from four wheel drum brakes to front disks. I have access to a complete 1980 Z28 that has what I need, I think? I read an artical in HOT ROD JUNE 1987 that states you can use the front brakes off camaros up to 1979. I then heard they reprinted this artical in HOT ROD JUNE 1990 that states you can use the parts up to a 1980. Does anyone know what is and is not usable?
Need the skinny...
- Thursday, March 12, 1998 at 15:02:02 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Alfred Magallanes
Location: San Antonio, texas,
Comments: I have a 1970 chevelle SS 396 I ordered this car in Nov of 69
received it Dec 12 69. I paid 4148.50 thats TTL included. The
original color was Forest Green W/white stripes.The reason that
I had to order it is because I wanted a bench seat W/four speed.
It had a cowl induction hood all the instruments-396 350 HP. The
reason I did not buy an LS-6 was that it did not come W/Air. This
one I ordered w/air. In 1992 after 174000 miles I restored it,
but I bored the engine which was not a 396 but a 402 cu.in
I balanced it installed a Competetion Magnum Cam 280 duration
with a 520 lift rockers w/roller tips a much bigger clutch-
scatter schield, Edelbrock rpm Intake w/750 Holly the intake
valves are 2190's and 1885's exhaust the pistons are fly cut. The
crank stayed the same.Needless to say this car rock and rolls
pretty good, I also installed Hooker competion Headers w/21/2
exhaust w/ cross over pipe also a Hurst comp shifter,every thing I took off this car I still have.I have had this car 28 years.
thanks - Alfred Magallanes
- Thursday, March 12, 1998 at 13:52:50 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Alfred Magallanes
Location: San Antonio, texas,
Comments: I have a 1970 chevelle SS 396 I ordered this car in Nov of 69
received it Dec 12 69. I paid 4148.50 thats TTL included. The
original color was Forest Green W/white stripes.The reason that
I had to order it is because I wanted a bench seat W/four speed.
It had a cowl induction hood all the instruments-396 350 HP. The
reason I did not buy an LS-6 was that it did not come W/Air. This
one I ordered w/air. In 1992 after 174000 miles I restored it,
but I bored the engine which was not a 396 but a 402 cu.in
I balanced it installed a Competetion Magnum Cam 280 duration
with a 520 lift rockers w/roller tips a much bigger clutch-
scatter schield, Edelbrock rpm Intake w/750 Holly the intake
valves are 2190's and 1885's exhaust the pistons are fly cut. The
crank stayed the same.Needless to say this car rock and rolls
pretty good, I also installed Hooker competion Headers w/21/2
exhaust w/ cross over pipe also a Hurst comp shifter,every thing I took off this car I still have.I have had this car 28 years.
thanks - Alfred Magallanes
- Thursday, March 12, 1998 at 13:51:46 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Pat O'Grady
Email: <biff@mail.seasurf.com:>
Location: Astoria,Oregon,
Comments: I have A untouched 70 SS 396 4Sp with 90K miles, Protecto plate original owners manul etc. The car has been repainted, all numbers match. Where are the Build sheets at? Everything else on the car is original including the spare tire and jack! I need help on what to fix up as far as detailing, it needs springs,the rest of the front end is tight.Please let me Know.
- Wednesday, March 11, 1998 at 22:31:24 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Matt DeShong
Email: <dpartyof5@blazenet.net>
Location: New Oxford ,PA,
Comments: I'm 16 years old and the proud owner of a rusty 70' malibu with a 307 and powerglide. Currently I'm in the process of restoring the beast, I have the engine torn down to the bare block and am rebuilding it. It will have an Edelbrock performer intake, and a Holley 600cfm 4brl. Nothing real fancy but a good runner. When I'm finished I plan on Painting it Black Cherry w/ Black racing stripes. Does anyone know the original paint code for the Black Cherry color from 1970. Since my father is a painter in a local body shop I don't really have to worry about It being ugly but, I would really appreciate it if anyone who has a Black Cherry car and could tell me the paint code number. I'm a very loyal CHEVELLE fan I wouldn't own any other car, and to everyone out there who own's a 5.0 mustang I'll be looking forward to blowing you away.
- Monday, March 09, 1998 at 19:11:17 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Buddy
Email: <dbug@aisp.net>
Location: New Iberia, La.,
Comments: Have a 1970 Chevelle that I have been in the process of restoring for three years. Everything will be repaired or replaced if needed. It will have a 350 with 375 hp. and a Turbo 350 behind it. Complele SS package, red with white SS stripe and white interior. This will be an off frame restoration. I need to know the paint code of the SS rims on the vehicle. The gray paint code and the black paint code. Thanks. Email me. to chat.
- Sunday, March 08, 1998 at 19:25:09 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Mike Smith
Email: <gdawgdad@gte.net>
Location: Lakeland, Florida,
Comments: I have a 1970 Nomad. I am in the process of a resto. My biggest problem is on suspension. The parts car I have is a 1974 Chevelle. I don't know if I can swap parts or not. Can anyone here help with this? Sorry for not posting in the proper place but I can't find any help with this anywhere. Tried the shop talk but nobody ever showed up. Nothing listed in any FAQs either. Sure could use the help.
Mike Smith
- Sunday, March 08, 1998 at 16:40:45 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: MIchael Staley
Email: <kstaleyelmnet.net>
Location: elmwood,
Comments: I'm 16 and own a 70 malibu. Repainted viper red body is super straight. white racing stripes speny 3 years re building very nice car
- Sunday, March 08, 1998 at 07:11:16 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Rob Cox
Email: <RAC396@aol>
Location: Southaven Ms,
Comments: Original owner, SS396 ,350 hp, M22 4 sp, ps, Factory Air, Silver with black stripes, Red interior . Was a daily driver until 1990, took it off the road and started reatoration, However things have been slowed down by events { Desert Storm , retirement, move new job, move , new job, sons in collage } Im back at it now, Hope to be in Nashvill in June.....See you there.
- Saturday, March 07, 1998 at 17:58:33 (PST)
Year: 1970
Name: Jim Hackett
Email: <JHACKETT@FLASH.NET>
Location: Livonia ,Michigan,
Comments: 1970 LS-6
Triple Black , 30,000 miles , auto, buckets , undergoing engine rebuild and prep for summer at the strip. Totoaly stock , except I am installing headers.
does anyone have an overdrive unit so I can cruzz it to Nashville?
- Saturday, March 07, 1998 at 11:29:04 (PST)