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1972
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Year: 1972
Name: Kevin Irish
Email: <NKDMLDWKD@aol.com>
Location: Modesto, CA.,
Comments: I have a 72 chevelle with 4 wheel drum brakes. I was wondering if anyone could tell me the easiest donor car/cars for a 4-wheel disc brake conversion. I want the largest rotor I can get for the front(11" or 12")and it still has the orginal 10-bolt rearend so if there is a car that has a 12-bolt rearend and rear disc brakes that will swap easily, that would work great. I would appreciate any info. (even aftermarket kits if you have prices for them)
Thanks,
Kevin
- Tuesday, December 29, 1998 at 17:24:19 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Matt Luggery
Email: <DJ_Chronic@hotmail.com>
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL,
Comments: I own a 1972 Chevelle Malibu Convertible. It has a 350 in it, with performer rpm intake, Quadrajet 4bbl, stage 2 cam, headers, Flowmaster 3 chamber exhaust, and a TH350 tranny with B&M shift kit. I use my car as a daily driver, and like to do a little street racing once in a while.I am rather fast through the first two gears, and don't come accross too much problems there. My problem is third gear. Once I hit third gear, I just keep getting passed. Does anyone have any suggestions for my third gear blues? I am considering going to a 1600 stall converter, and a 3.76 rear gear. Thanks --Matt
- Tuesday, December 29, 1998 at 09:12:06 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Buddy Wynn
Email: <BU2833DDY>
Location: Terre Haute in.,
Comments: just bought a 72? wagon . It has a nomad badge on booth rear quators , seems that this was the cheepest wagon chevy made in the chevelle lin?? Would like info on this car.??!! the car is in prety goog shape in all. it has a 307 three speed with factory air, and the rear door that opens booth ways. eather as a standard talegate or from the side My e-mail address is bu2833ddy.
- Monday, December 28, 1998 at 15:20:26 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Brit Henderson
Email: <Gerns1@aol.com>
Location: South Jersey,
Comments: My son and I just purchased a 72 Chevelle Malibu for his first car. The car is clean with very little body damage, does need paint. It has a 307 engine, holley 4 barrell, edelbrock manifold, headers, flowmaster exhaust, and a 411 rear. The interior is emaculate except for the split bench seat. The engine has 99,000 miles but runs great. the auto trans shifts correctly and feels tight. I believe it will ba a great first car for my son. We paid 2,000. for it. Just wondering if this was a reasonable price, not that it matters now, the bug has bitten. Really looking forward to fixing it up. Can anybody suggest which books might be the best for getting us started on restoration. Thanks
- Thursday, December 17, 1998 at 20:41:46 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Frank
Email: <swa@twcny.rr.com>
Location: Oswego,NY,
Comments: I own a '72 GMC Sprint (ElCamino)
350/350 standard trim.
Very good body,needs little work.
Problems: spent $200.00 to have hinge pins & bushings replaced and doors adjusted..still sounds like I'm riding outside the car.
Also,the rear window has been sealed twice,and I still get standing water behind driver's seat.
The car runs like a top (90 k mi.) but the front ends sloppy.
Look forward to hearing from anyone with advice.
Thanx!
Frank
- Wednesday, December 16, 1998 at 18:08:40 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Craig
Email: <218-546-6354>
Comments: I would like to find a 1972 Chevelle SS in Minnesota and has no rust and w/o motor.I am only 15 and I would like to find a car to ride around in.If you have a car in Minnesota,please contact me.
- Wednesday, December 16, 1998 at 08:09:13 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Jeff Litka
Email: <babyml@gis.net>
Location: Essex MA.,
Comments: I have a 72 chevelle ss that origonally had a 350, "the L48 motor" now it has a 327 which was in it when i bought it 15 yrs ago. Im in the process of doing the car over for a 2nd time.this time ,a frame off restoration. the bodywork is done and all painted . everything is still apart. I just have to get my frame finished then i can start putting it back together.Hope to get it done for this summer. the car was 86 iroc blue with white stripes & bucket seat interior. it's now bright yellow with black stripes. sofar everyone loves the color. I think it looks great. I know a lot about 70-72 chevelles if anyone has any questions about one that their working on maybe i can help
- Tuesday, December 15, 1998 at 21:16:53 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: al schafer
Email: <al.schafer.hi0@govmail.gov.sk.can>
Location: swift current,
Comments: I have 1972 Chevelle 2 door hardtop for sale. 350 eng,aut trans power steering,rear defrost, very clean,garaged all it's life,can drive as is 5 new tires with rally wheels,window rubbers are all original and no wind noise at all they are in very good cond, would like 4000.00 can.
- Tuesday, December 15, 1998 at 10:26:37 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Ken Dennison
Email: <suprsprt72>
Location: Clinton MASS.,
Comments: i bought the car from a friend of a friend its a chevelle 2 door sport coupewith a muncie close ratio 4 speed a 350 4bbl 650 dbl pumper on a hi rise edlebrock manifpld also has an msd ignitiona competitioncam goes pretty fast also has a 12 bolt posi with 373 gears but having them changed putting in another rear end with 273 gears 10bolt posi from an elcomino color is twilight blue matallic 2 stage paint an in the process of installing a vinyl top (white)witch will go good with the white interior thanks alot ken happy motoring
- Tuesday, December 15, 1998 at 09:27:44 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Ken Dennison
Email: <suprsprt72>
Location: Clinton MASS.,
Comments: i bought the car from a friend of a friend its a chevelle 2 door sport coupewith a muncie close ratio 4 speed a 350 4bbl 650 dbl pumper on a hi rise edlebrock manifpld also has an msd ignitiona competitioncam goes pretty fast also has a 12 bolt posi with 373 gears but having them changed putting in another rear end with 273 gears 10bolt posi from an elcomino color is twilight blue matallic 2 stage paint an in the process of installing a vinyl top (white)witch will go good with the white interior thanks alot ken happy motoring
- Tuesday, December 15, 1998 at 09:26:19 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Shawn
Email: <bobochina@hotmail.com>
Location: Dallas,
Comments: 1972 Chevelle SS 350. Orange w/ Black racing stripes. Console shifted 700-R4. Mild engine mods. Overall nice car. Check out my website. http://ww2.popi.net/~antihero/muscle.html
- Wednesday, December 09, 1998 at 18:13:14 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Jack Nancekivell
Email: <karenf@bmts.com>
Location: Kincardine Ontario Canada,
Comments: Message to Bob Furnia .Sorry I lost your message requesting part information.I do have a front bumper.Please forward new message so that I can reply.
- Tuesday, December 08, 1998 at 16:01:57 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Rob Shaffer
Email: <robshaffer@webtv.com>
Location: Erie, PA,
Comments: I have a '72 Chevelle that I just put a new Performer RPM cam and intake on and also a new 750 cfm carb all on top of a 350. My problem is that I couldn't wait to get out and play around. Well I did, and I broke the rearend. I would like to find a 10 or 12 bolt, but a friend told me to put a ford 9 inch under it.
My question is: how hard is it to convert a ford rearend to my chevelle or should I stay with a GM rearend?
Please let me know or call 814-725-7354.
Thanks
- Monday, December 07, 1998 at 16:33:06 (PST)
Year: none
Name: Robert Beerkircher
Email: <bandb17@juno.com>
Location: Sandy Or.,
Comments: I have a tire that is brand new . The size is 205-75-15 it has
1 1/2 inch. sidewall. I believe it came from a 72 chevelle. The date made was 1972. It was the spare,never used. If anyone interested I will sell for $30.00 plus shipping. It is a uniroyal. Bob at 503-668-7576
- Sunday, December 06, 1998 at 16:27:43 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Rob
Email: <1BADS72@usa.net>
Location: Wichita,KS,
Comments: Convinced the better half to let me bring home a seriously abused Malibu. Got it with weak and noisy 400SB/350TH. Body is disgusting. Promptly blew the motor and proceeded to make it "built to the hilt". Should now be making a clean 400 horse. Shift kit for the trans. Still has 2.73 one legged rear end( car was OE 350/350TH, 2 barrel, A/C). Interior is in fairly good shape. A/C is gone. Oh well, still has windows... Plans include a new rear and custom trunk/wheel well area sheetmetal work. Any one in this corner of KS? Lets hook up and talk Chevelles!
- Friday, December 04, 1998 at 22:11:48 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Tom
Email: <tinman526@aol.com>
Location: Central Pennsylvania,
Comments: I have a '72 Chevelle Malibu. It has a 350 two barrell Munsy Rock Crusher 4 speed with a 4.11 rear end. In search of interior door panels. The color is dark saddle wood. If anyone has any information, please e-mail me. Thanks!!
- Thursday, November 26, 1998 at 17:20:38 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: BILL WOOLWINE
Email: <WWW.WWOLWINE@AOL.COM>
Location: CHRISTIANSBURG,
Comments: 1972 CHEVY CHEVELLE MALIBU, 350 ENGINE, 17,000 MILES ON OVERHAUL, EXHAUST HEADERS, L60 TIRES, RALLY WHEELS, NEW INTERIOR, AUTOMATIC
- Thursday, November 26, 1998 at 15:42:32 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: mike
Email: <mikesue@frontiernet.net>
Location: newburgh,ny,
Comments: lookin for a clean 72,had one back in 1977.
my buddies older brother had aluminim big block
called the rapid rat! my dream is to build the rapid
rat#2. hay any one from nyc remember the racin on
fountain ave. in brooklyn?
- Monday, November 23, 1998 at 20:13:33 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Johnnie & Lisa Lawson
Email: <Parawadd@Aol.Com>
Location: Gulf Coast Florida,
Comments: High School Rod of over 23 years...Where did all the Time and Money Go? Car has been a part of the Family including Safe Delivery of Our Daughters home from the Hospital, and Now will transport them to College in the Fall of 1999.
My Thanks and Appreciation to all the Friends who have assisted in the upkeep of both my attitude and the Car's needs as well!
If I can offer any advice...Leave a Numbers Matching SS Alone!
Making a 3700 lb. Chevelle go faster by removing all that heavy A/C Equipment is really a tragedy...among other "Speed Secrets" any 17 year old could think of!
LOL...Thanx Lisa! for putting up with us...Johnnie & "Cheaptrick" (' 72 Chevelle SS )
- Saturday, November 21, 1998 at 17:51:21 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: John
Email: <johnms@wp.state.ks.us>
Location: Kansas area,
Comments: i have a 72 with an electrical problem. anyone experience a situation where the electrical system keeps surging? (lights dim then brighten, blower motor speeds up and then slows down) i have had the alternator checked out and it tests good; the voltage regulator has been checked and tests good; several grounding tests were done off of the alternator and voltage regulator and those were supposedly testing OK. anybody have any other ideas? thanks.
- Friday, November 20, 1998 at 08:34:15 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: SCOTT
Email: <MSpr316803@aol.com>
Location: modesto ca .area,
Comments: i have a 70 CHEVELLE & 72 chevelle i,m not a mechanic and
i need to get some bugs worked out of my 70 if you live in the greater
MODESTO AREA PLEASE E-MAIL ME I,M
WILLING TO PAY FOR A GOOD CHEVELLE MAN
PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT MSpr316803 @aol.com
thank you scott.................
- Tuesday, November 17, 1998 at 17:55:35 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Chris DeSpears
Email: <AceCID@Aol.com>
Location: Milwaukee, Wi,
Comments: I am proud to say I to own a 72 Malibu. Its got a little sissy 350 with a 2 barrel. I hope to fix it up over winter, so it can hit the strip in spring. Its burnt red thus I gave it the name "Big Red." If anybody has any useful tips, tricks, information, or parts feel free to send them my way.
- Wednesday, November 11, 1998 at 20:52:13 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: J. T. BIXLER
Email: <bixlerj@wmpenn.edu>
Location: IOWA,
Comments: I am currently a college student restoring a 72 Malibu. Because of school I have a very limited budget. I have been surfing the net looking for any FREE parts catalogs. Could anyone give me any URL's where I can find these catalogs.
- Sunday, November 08, 1998 at 12:32:51 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Jim Schmittou
Email: <JIM@BB72CHEVELLE.AOL.COM>
Location: DET.MI,
Comments: 1972 MALIBU 468 3.73 12BOLT POSI,3"DYNOMAX.ITS GOLD W/BLACK PRIMER(DR.FENDER&HOOD)4"GLASSTEK COWL HOOD.HOPE TO PAINT IT SOON,AND ADD FRONT DISKS THIS WINTER.CURIOUS AS TO WHAT YEARS&APPLICATIONS WILL FIT????
- Wednesday, November 04, 1998 at 18:00:04 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Mark Duby
Email: <markdawn@prodigy.net>
Location: Spring Grove, PA,
Comments: 1972 Chevy El Camino
350 engine
all original inside and out
3 owner car
hunter green with tan vinyl top
mustard interior
bench seat
AT on column
- Saturday, October 31, 1998 at 14:09:06 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: rob
Email: <robbym@worldnet.att.net>
Location: washington, DC,
Comments: I just dropped my 72 chevelle off at Maaco to have a SS hood installed, new paint and interior. Does anyone know about borla's stainless steel exhaust system. I'm thinking of getting it for my 72.
- Friday, October 30, 1998 at 15:57:53 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: David
Email: <sharonp@kih.net>
Location: kentucky,
Comments: just bought a 72 ss.how can i tell if a clone or true ss.just body tag and vin # no build sheet.thanks for the help
- Thursday, October 22, 1998 at 18:05:14 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: RUSS DAYTON
Email: <RADAIR123@AOL.COM>
Location: HUNTSVILLE ,AL,
Comments: 1972 CHEVELLE 2DR NOW IN GRAY PRIMER. 350 2BBL ORIGINAL MOTOR .IN THE PROCESS OF RE-DOING EVERYTHING. THE INTERIOR ,OR SHOULD I SAY WHAT WAS LEFT OF IT IS PROBABLY THE ONLY REALLY BAD THING ABOUT THE CAR. LOOKS LIKE IT WILL BE ABOUT A YEAR BEFORE IT IS ON THE ROAD AGAIN.
- Thursday, October 22, 1998 at 11:47:08 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Geoff
Email: <dbrosy@sprynet.com>
Location: Dallas Georgia,
Comments: Hey Earthlings, I found a 72 chevelle malibu 4 door sedan that after a little armorall and alittle chrome polish the interior is showroom quality, However , I want to put an SS hood on it and put a nice coat of paint on it. It still has a ggood flat hood but I like that hotrod look. Do ya think it would be tacky? I put air shocks and duals on it . Still has original hubcaps. I want to put original keystone klassics on it if I can find a set. anyone help? I have all original papers, handbook, window sticker, original bill of sale, protecto plate, and M.S.O. this car has never been titled in any state. Any way I'm having fun. It only has 19000 miles on new engine and only 97000 orig. miles. detailed maint. logs with shop invoices clear back to 72. all I did was change the oil and trans. fluid and filters now I'm driving it every day. One previous owner and she died in 95, Bless her heart, been in a garage since then. The best part, $1500 cash on the spot. and I drove away. The daughter was having an estate sale. Must have been my lucky day.
- Tuesday, October 20, 1998 at 21:33:51 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: John Wozniak
Email: <bills14@hotmail.com>
Location: montreal, canada,
Comments: I have a 72 chevelle with a 350 in it. I was thinking of dropping in a 454 but i'm not quite sure if its worth doing it. Possibly I should just modify my 350. Also I want to add posi to my car, right now it has a 10-bolt with 3.31 gears. I was wondering if a 12-bolt is ideal or if a 10-bolt 4.11 is fine. I'm also looking to drop some weight and I would appreciate some suggestions.
- Monday, October 19, 1998 at 17:08:33 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: CHRIS STOLZENFELD
Email: <KRS7272@AOL.COM>
Location: DETROIT,
Comments: I OWN TWO 72 CHEVELLE'S ONE IS BRIGHT PURPLE AND HAS A 383 WITH 552 H.P. TH 350 ,4:10 GEAR YET TO GO TO TRACK. THE OTHER ONE IS MY DAILY DRIVER WITH JUST A MILD 350 AND CAME WITH A.C. AND ALL THE WIRES OFF THE BACK OF THE HEATER CONTROL SWITH WERE CUT.
I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WITH CORRECT WIRING DIAGRAM FOR A.C. SYSTEM I.E. RESISTER,RELAY,BLOWER. ALL DIAGRAMS I HAVE FOUND ARE FOR A NON A.C. CAR. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRICIATED.
- Monday, October 19, 1998 at 12:53:09 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Don
Email: <bicounty@fnol.net>
Location: Long Island NY,
Comments: I have a 72 SS 454 convertable. I have been working on it for the last 10 years. I am ready to paint the car and I am torn about what colors to use. The car is original in dark green, white stripes, white top and white interior. I still want to keep it the original green but I would like to go to a beige or tan top, interior and stripe. The car is all original except for a set of headers and 2 1/2 inch flowmaster exhaust, air conditioning,tilt colum and power windows. I took the body off and detailed frame and body to the max. The motor is # matching and is totaly rebuilt. I built the motor stock with just a RV type cam because I wanted a nice driver not a race car. I'll have at least $15000. into the restoration by the time I'm done. I'm not planing on selling the car and I know the car has to be worth some good bucks but I don't want to blow it buy not going with the right colors. Would I be making a big mistake by keeping the original color of the car and changing the color of the interior ,top and stipes?
- Monday, October 12, 1998 at 21:50:09 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Tom hall
Email: <thall@uswest.net>
Location: omaha ne,
Comments: we have had our chevelle since 1980, started to restore this year
between work and "honeydo's" it's going slow!!
- Saturday, October 10, 1998 at 20:10:37 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Paul Tebo
Email: <Hunterbird@aol.com>
Location: Central Massachusetts,
Comments: My son PJ and myself have been restoring a 1972 Chevelle SS 402 for about a year now. We are having a problem finding a Mounting bracket and gasket for the remote control door mirror on the drivers door. Any information will be appreciated. Looking forward to corresponding with all Chevelle people.
- Saturday, October 10, 1998 at 07:57:33 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Ernie Harrison
Email: <ernielu@microserv.net>
Location: Inkerman penna.,
Comments: i once owned a 1972 ss chevelle 454 4spd rockcrusher black ext black bucket seats interior. i traded it in on a corvette. big mistake. i tried to find out what happened to it and all i got was it sold at action to someone out of state. i always wondered what became of it. the serial# is id37w2b686202 i would appreciate any help i could get. its been 20yrs since i last saw this car.
- Friday, October 09, 1998 at 10:36:36 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Brett Hollingshead
Email: <bholling@micron.net>
Location: Meridian,Id,
Comments: My best friend has a '72 Super Sport Chevelle. It has a 350 in it, I was under the understanding that all Super Sports had big blocks in them, in the Chevelle and ElCamino line. Can some one please set me strait on this issue. Or refer me to a book that I could pick up that would have this sort of info in it. I personally have a '70 ElCamino, I love that car. It has sat for the last 4 yrs, I now starting to work on it again. Thanks for any info. that can be directed my way.
- Wednesday, October 07, 1998 at 02:47:40 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: burt pride
Email: <burt@hsd401.org>
Location: seattle washington 98146,
Comments: 72 malibu convertible-red-white interior.stock,i am the second owner.145k-new paint and interior.looking to sell?
- Tuesday, October 06, 1998 at 11:53:29 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Mike
Email: <ticdib@hotmail.com>
Location: nevada,
Comments: Hi, I am doing a research paper on Chevelles. If anyone has any information, please e-mail me. ticdib@hotmail.com
- Friday, October 02, 1998 at 10:06:17 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Rod
Email: <Rodney-Ens@bc.sympatic.ca>
Location: Kamloops B.C. Canada,
Comments: I have a 72 chevelle malibu that I have just recently completed all the bodywork and paint. I have done many chevy projects but this is one of my favorite chevys. But I need some help, I'm trying to find out what models and years of chevys etc I can use to convert my drum fronts to discs (spindles, calipers, proportioning valves etc.) Appreciate any help on this. Thanks!
Rodney-Ens@bc.sympatico.ca
- Monday, September 28, 1998 at 18:45:58 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: nick
Email: <sal@cybernex.net>
Location: nj,
Comments: I have a 72 chevelle with automatic, I'm thinking about putting in
a 5-speed trans from a 84 camaro. can anyone tell me if everything bolts right up.Can i use the same driveshaft. I have all
the linkage out of another 72 chevelle with stick. Can I use
this linkage to or do I have to put in a aftermarket hydraulic clutch. I would really apreciate any info
- Tuesday, September 22, 1998 at 13:18:37 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Larry Zegarelli
Email: <zegarellil@drum-emh5.army.mil>
Location: Upstate NY,
Comments: I own a 1972 convertable SS Clone small block Automatic. I,m the second owner the car only needs some small corrections in the interior. I have one problem, the window frame has a small spot were it has rusted thru. Can I purchase a piece that covers or replaces the top of the metal frame over the top of the front window or do I need to take it to a bodyshop to have the old section cut out and replaced? When I complete this the car will be almost perfect, it's so clean the front bumper bolts on the frame still shine! If anybody out there can help me I would greatly apprecate it. THANKS!
- Tuesday, September 22, 1998 at 08:31:06 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Mike Bohling
Email: <mikebo@rocketmail.com>
Location: Lincoln Ne,
Comments: Hi I'm looking for a 1972 Chevelle SS dash. If you know where I can find one or have one for sale send me an email.
- Monday, September 21, 1998 at 14:29:30 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: phil
Email: <drxx111>
Location: maplewood nj,
Comments: Hi i bought a 72 not sure if body is a chevelle or not also need to know the engine block code means here are all the numbers Icould find vin 1D37F2B58260 cowl tag B683857BDY 36-B-pnt 0790 and engine block codes 72B51616 T0910CIK any info will help thanks
- Sunday, September 20, 1998 at 16:13:45 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Troy Drake
Email: <tdrake@mindspring.com>
Location: Wichita, KS,
Comments: I'm looking into buying a numbers matching 1972 Chevelle SS396. The car has a rebuilt 396 big block engine, cowl induction, console shifter, TH400 auto w/shift kit. The interior is in good shape, and the body is original with slight rust, and the original red paint with white SS stripes. I would like to know how much anyone thinks the fair price would be on a car like this.
Send replies to tdrake@mindspring.com if anyone can.
Thanks
- Wednesday, September 16, 1998 at 14:06:35 (PDT)
Year: none
Name: Kim Sherburne
Email: <Dustoff248@AOL.COM>
Location: Maine,
Comments: I'm currently finishing my restoration of a 72 Malibu convertible
that I started four years ago. Original 350 four speed car. Improvements: HEI, polyurethane bushings all around, boxed upper and lower control arms and sway bar, Flowmaster exhaust, painted 87 Chevrolet bright blue metallic. Has turned out to be a very nice driver.
- Monday, September 14, 1998 at 17:59:54 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Ralph Dettman
Email: <dettman@bewellnet.com>
Location: Colorado,
Comments: Have 72 El Camino and 72 Sprint restorations underway. Both will eventually be the originall flame orange color so are essentially twins. The Sprint appears to be an SP but have yet to find verification. If so it is very rare. Would like anyone who knows of someone who worked on the assembly line for General Motors in Van Nuys Cal. or any other El Camino/ Sprint assembly plant to contact me as I would like to interview anyone who has knowledge of the assemblies in the late 60s and early 70s for these vehicles. My research if fruitful will be passed on to all Chevelle/El Camino/Sprint lovers free of charge.
- Sunday, September 13, 1998 at 16:23:12 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: JJ Scott
Email: <jjscott@hotmail.com>
Location: Minneapolis, MN,
Comments: I own a pair of 72' El Caminos, a Black SS and a Lt. Blue non-SS.
I have enjoyed driving my SS all summer long and am now getting ready to start buying parts and getting a little work done.
Mechanically - Either rebulding the non-orig 350, or going 396/454/502 with new transmission (would love to have a big block)
Externally - i'm looking at new rear panels and all new chrome. Internally - Floor liners, seat covers, carpet, header & some other small stuff.
Just wondering if anyone had any tips, comments, or gotchas that I might encounter, if so dop me a line...
I'll have pictures on my site for progress, as soon as I start that is...
- Sunday, September 06, 1998 at 06:30:47 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Robert Corkren
Email: <rcorkren@kpmg.com>
Location: Houston,
Comments: I have a 1972 Malibu that I am building up and I am looking for some company that offers Fiberglass parts. i.e. - front clips, bumpers, tail lid, lexan window kits. I would also like to find a company that offers aluminum dashes.
I have a 650hp 383, w/ TH400 (with 4500 stall), 488 ratio in the rear. ET - 9.90 @ 138mph.
- Friday, September 04, 1998 at 15:00:30 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Chris
Email: <Cca4791>
Location: Western,New York,
Comments: I need a little help finding out what rearends fit into this.
I know 70-72 chevelle will,but will any 70-72 A-body car
fit into the back of this.I found a 73 rearend(chevelle),
and a olds 442 rearend (70-72). Will both these rearends fit into
my 72 chevelle????
- Friday, September 04, 1998 at 10:07:12 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Rob M.
Email: <Rob1824>
Location: tempe AZ.,
Comments: I have a 72 chevell, it's had several onwers so it's history is vague. i think it might be a chevell malibu 350. the origonal moter was a 350 but was replaced with a 350 out of a 79 camero. just last week the barings seized on my fight front spindel damaging my breaks. i am having trouble finding replacement parts, can any one help??????? oh yeah i also need to Find a righ inside fender plastic of metal i don't care. if any one knows where i can get parts at a reasonable price please E-mail me. thanks
- Wednesday, September 02, 1998 at 00:05:18 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: J. Bennett
Email: <SWETEE@msn.com>
Location: Lakeland, FL,
Comments: Disregard the "Please Help" message. This past weekend, I rebuilt the carb (and put new exhaust on it) and it runs perfectly now. To all that sent e-mail and suggestions, thank you. I have to do some finishing touches on the exterior. One question I have is about the location of the SS emblems on the fenders. How high and how far forward of the door?
- Monday, August 31, 1998 at 13:14:03 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Jeremy Bennett
Email: <SWETEE@msn.com>
Location: Lakeland, FL,
Comments: PLEASE HELP! The restoration of my 72 Chevelle has been going great until just a couple days ago. The fresh 350 has been running perfect, but now it doesn't want to stay running when I put it in gear. It idles fine in park/neutral, but when its in gear it spits, sputters, and cuts out. I checked the distributor, rotor, plugs, plug wires, and I put a bottle of STP water remover in the gas but it still runs like crap. I'm thinking its my carb (Carter Q-jet), but I'm not sure. All tips and suggustions are welcome on this matter or on general restoration. Thankx.
- Friday, August 28, 1998 at 14:02:20 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: burt pride
Email: <prideb@hsd401.org>
Location: seattle wa.,
Comments: I have a 1972 malibu convertible.I am the second owner and have the build sheet and all related papers. The car is red with a white top and interior.I have 143k on the car and it is in very good condition.Possibly looking to sell? worth?
- Tuesday, August 25, 1998 at 11:42:59 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Jeff Lyons
Email: <Jlyons4713@aol.com>
Location: Ohio,
Comments: I'm new to the restoration world. I recently purchased a '72 Chevelle in pretty good shape. I'm starting from the rear to the front on fixing it up. In the trunk, the oval floor pan inserts are loose and there is a slight amount of surface rust (no bubbles). Two questions, how do I refasten the inserts and what should I do about the rust before using splatter paint. Any help would be appreciated.
- Saturday, August 22, 1998 at 22:45:57 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Curt
Email: <Clallen@aol.com>
Location: San Jose, Ca.,
Comments: Hey Dave @ Port Orchard Wa.,
If you have a heavy chevy that's great! Keep it all original. Those are really good cars. General Motors at the time was trying
hard to keep up with California smog control laws. Heavy Chevy was one of the last SS chevelle want to be's. However it is important to chevelle history. Hang on to that car it will be worth a lot of bucks some day if not now. As for the rust, it depends on how much and where it is located. If the rest of car is in good to excellent shape, you should get at least $7500 to $9000.00 . Good Luck
- Monday, August 17, 1998 at 21:28:03 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: J. Bennett
Email: <SWETEE@msn.com>
Location: Lakeland, Florida,
Comments: I am a 20-year-old college senior and I am no stranger rebuilding and restoring classic vehicles (in fact, that's how I spent my childhood). I just bought a 72 Chevelle in June '98 for a VERY reasonable price and have already began to restore it back to original condition (well, as original as I can get it). It has all SS emblems, but its not a true SS. It is originally classified as a Malibu w/ 307-2bbl, but it has a fresh (3000 miles) 350-4bbl/350 trans now. I did run some numbers and it does have the original air conditioning (still ice cold), interior, and various other little parts. Since everything about the car screams SS except the numbers, I'm going to go ahead and restore it as an SS. Any restoration suggestions or info about parts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
- Monday, August 17, 1998 at 08:32:58 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Joe Wiggins
Email: <joe.wiggins@afnews.af.mil>
Location: Converse (San Antonio) Texas,
Comments: MIke,
I'm restoring a 72 elky to be a daily driver. Do NOT try to use a Chevelle frame for your elky. The elky was built on the sedan frame, not the coupe, and probably has some different holes and mounting points for various components. There are several scrapped elkys here in S. Texas that likely have decent frames. Email me for some names of different salvage yards. However, be aware that they will probably not remove it for you; this will definitely be a DIY job.
- Friday, August 14, 1998 at 07:02:42 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: mike
Email: <Michael.Higgins3@gte.net>
Location: river vale,
Comments: I have a 1972 Elky with a rotted out frame and want to know if there any difference between 70 chevelle frame and my elky's frame
- Thursday, August 13, 1998 at 08:03:18 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Dave
Email: <dhenry@telebyte.com>
Location: Port Orchard Wa.,
Comments: I have a 1972 Heavy Chevy that is complete and the numbers match, the car is a driver with a 350/350 combo but has a little quarter panel rust. What would you guess this car would be worth, I also have the build sheet. Thanks for your time.
- Sunday, August 09, 1998 at 14:42:08 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Dave
Email: <dhenry@telebyte.com>
Location: Port Orchard Wa.,
Comments: Hello
- Sunday, August 09, 1998 at 14:37:27 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Curt
Email: <Clallen222@aol.com>
Location: San Jose, Ca.,
Comments: In reply to Scott in Florida regarding manual or automatic trannys made for 1972's. Scott, some of the chevelle restoration
books show the number of engine sizes like 327's sold with a number of cars made. Usually their broke down into categorys of style of motors made with a number of cars made for the particular year. Because trannys can be optional it would be difficult to trace the number of manual v.s. automatics sold with the cars. Here's what I recommend if your willing to spend the time. Some where at general motors some one knows these statistics. Try writing to G.M. headquaters to find the info. My
bet is they may not be able to give you the info because the info
is too far spread out. Good Luck
- Tuesday, August 04, 1998 at 20:49:11 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Scott
Email: <Dascobas@aol.com>
Location: Florida,
Comments: I have a 72 SS454 Convertible with M22 4 speed. My car is in extremely good condition and receives high (90+) points at major shows. This is a fully documented car with build sheets and protecto plate, and was purchased from a high quality collection. I would like to find out how many were built with 4 speed and also automatic. Can this be verified ???
- Sunday, August 02, 1998 at 09:29:39 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Curt
Email: <CLallen@aol.com>
Location: San Jose, Ca ,
Comments: This one is for sooperdave@yahoo.com last July 24th. You mentioned you had a chevelle with extensive front end damage ?
You may be able to have the frame straightend out fairly easily
if it is in the front end only, firewall to front bumper only.
If you need to take the body off and switch frames with a monte
carlo you have this will be more expensive to you. Try to keep
all your parts frame, interior, motor, trane all original if you
can, you will be glad you did in the end. Find a actual chevelle
frame if you need to, they are availabe. good Luck
- Saturday, August 01, 1998 at 21:47:22 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Garry Wilson
Email: <wilson@vmicro.com>
Location: Temecula, Ca,
Comments: Recently pruchased a 72 Malibu with a 350. It has A.I.R commections to the manifold. According to a neighbor this did not come on the 72's. Any idea on this. According to previous owner engine is original and rebuilt two years ago. thanks
- Monday, July 27, 1998 at 09:42:46 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Mike Woods
Email: <MikeEWoods@aol.com>
Location: Kansas City,
Comments: I need a manual steering box
- will trade engine parts for it
small block double humps heads bare (checked for cracks)
461, 186, etc...
- Friday, July 24, 1998 at 19:22:18 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Dave
Email: <soooperdave@yahoo.com>
Location: Dolton, IL,
Comments: I have a 72 Chevelle. I bought it with extensive front end damage. I have a 71 Monte Carlo that I was thinking of using for the frame. Is there anyone out there that has ever tried this? I am getting lots of responses but nuthin definate. Please email me soon...
- Friday, July 24, 1998 at 11:26:41 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Curt
Email: <CLallen222@aol.com>
Location: San Jose, Ca,
Comments: Purchased a 72 chevelle malibu last february. The car was in bad shape, but a good project car. This is my 3rd chevlle, owned a 66
396 supersport in high school and then a 69 supersport 396 5 years later. Recently we dropped in a chevrolet crate motor 350, 300 horsepower high performance version, edelbrock performer manifold, 650 series edlebrock carb, rear air shocks, dual flow
master exhaust system, front bumper, right passenger door, right inner fender. This car runs and sounds like a big block and great fun. It has a 350 tranny auto shifter on colum. Has anyone converted to a 4-speed muncie with or without console on the floor? Also I looking for a factory cowl induction hood and 12 bolt posi 3.55 gear ratio. Please email. Thanks
- Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 21:51:08 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Jon Henningsen
Email: <JJHwmp@aol.com>
Location: Grand Rapids, MI,
Comments: Want to buy a 71 or 72 El Camino
- Monday, July 20, 1998 at 12:44:20 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: RICK
Email: <RIRIROB@AOL.COM>
Location: LOS ANGELES,
Comments: I would like to buy the following 1972 SS El Camino.
Car ID: 1D80J2L584985
Motor ID: 10C189560 106120NR
The SS has 1971 headlights corner light split in half, high rise hood, SS emblems and steering wheel, 350 with 2bbl carb, round guages with idiot lights, rear sway bar, rear sliding window, and A/C.
Do you think this is a SS El Camino????
- Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 15:37:46 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: J.T. Bixler
Email: <bixlerj@wmpenn.edu>
Location: Oskaloosa, Ia,
Comments: I am restoring my 1972 Chevelle Malibu that I bought last fall. I have started the tear down and I am currently looking for parts. My Chevelle dash is stock without the tach. I am wondering what years beside 72 had a dash, with the tach, that would fit my car?
- Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 13:04:20 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: BILL
Email: <BILLM201aol.com>
Location: NEW JERSEY,
Comments: I HAVE A 72 SS CONVERTIBLE WITH A 402 ENGINE AND A 4 SPEED TRANS. ALL NUMBERS MATCH & CAR IS IN GREAT CONDITION. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND A HORN RELAY AND CANNOT FIND ONE ANYWHERE. IF ANYONE KNOWS WHERE TO FIND ONE PLEASE DROP ME A LINE . THANKS
- Tuesday, July 07, 1998 at 19:29:44 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Anne
Email: <zephdog@nmia.com>
Comments: 2 72 Chevelle questions. I have an all original (and paperwork) 72 with 36000 on it and am getting ready to ship it here. Can anyone recommend an affordable and trustworthy car transport company and what is a reasonable price from southern CT to NM? I have gotten quotes from $750/800 to $1375 all on 10 car carriers. This has been in my family since day one and I really would appreciate honest referals before entrusting my baby to a stranger.Also can I add air conditioning to one that didn't already have it and, if so, what model years can it come out of? And would a modification like this ruin the value of the car? Thanks.
- Monday, July 06, 1998 at 20:34:35 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Mike
Email: <leishmanm86@hotmail.com>
Location: Pickering,Ontario.Canada,
Comments: I'm slowly bringing my 72 back to life!It's a 396 .030 over 11:1 comp.544 lift,544 dur.cam,with oval port heads.M21-4spd.
10 bolt 2:73 ratio.This has been an extremly long process,but it's nearing completion(those that have been here will understand the 1000's of hours these projects take).Things I've done:repaired floor,trunk,sandblasted entire underside and freshly painted.Took out the glass sandblasted around the frames n painted n put new in.Bought southern,doors,fenders and cowl hood.Pulled the motor down and put in a set of rings and cam. And much more...I will have a lot of pride when this is finished.For this summer it will go in black primer and next it'll be red with blk.stripes. Does anyone know much about 10 bolt rear ends?Mine is a posi,but I'd like to change the ratio to 3:73 and as far as can see from the #'s it looks like it's a 1973.I don't know if it's a 7.5"or an 8.5",how can I tell without pulling of the cover?
- Saturday, July 04, 1998 at 07:38:05 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Mike Crosby
Email: <mlehe@us.hsanet.net>
Location: Southern Maryland,
Comments: Several years ago while checking out a late model (78 El Camino) for a daily driver, the 78 owner showed me his 72. To make a long story short I bought both. More on the 78 on the 73+ page.
This is a 72 SS 402 Auto, AC, bench seat column shift. While driving this car home and getting gas I saw a 72 El Camino for sale on the door of the gas station. This one was asis or for parts. I looked at this one and bought it also. Non SS but had tilt, buckets, console, etc. I must be crazy, I bought 3 El Caminos in one day.
Making "MY" car out of the 72 SS. Keeping it of the period but modifying it to be like I would have ordered or wanted. Swaped buckets, tilt and other important things from the non SS, spent $400 on heads, a rebuilt starter and sold the non SS for what I paid for it.
This has grown into quite a project. Doing a frame off restification replacing all moving parts with new and better, keeping as original looking as possible. Car description/plan below:
1972 SS, BB, TH400 Auto, PS, PB
buckets w/console
tilt w/ sport wheel
Orgiginal Gulf Green Met (code 43) w/ green vinyl top
White stripe
White interior
Functional cowl hood
Persistence and patience pays off. I have acquired all new NOS quarters and fenders locally. I buy a local weekly want adds book and "read it". You never know what is in the adds. Found the right quarter in an add for a LS7 engine (which I bought also). Prices have been much less than suppliers and right NOS quarters are almost impossible to find. Will replace all floor pans and other things as required. Have accumulated much extra stuff and continue to buy when I see a deal. You never know what you will need.
- Friday, June 26, 1998 at 04:49:01 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: John Manowar
Email: <Soopuman@hotmail.com>
Location: san jose, ca,
Comments: Im thinking about puting a new transmission in my 72 malibu, and i wanted to know if i should put a manual of automatic and what brand is good. Thankx.
- Thursday, June 25, 1998 at 16:59:20 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Jay Sutton
Email: <dunkies@msn.com>
Location: East TN.,
Comments: I have just finished restoring my 72 malibu convertible, 350 2 barrel. Now the question I have is; Did the boys at GM make any convertible SS cars in 72. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. (also any reference to this question would be of a great help). Thanks
- Monday, June 15, 1998 at 20:50:29 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Bill Jay
Email: <BMW328i902@aol>
Location: Holland, Pa.,
Comments: How can I find out the number of cars that were made for the following:
1972 Chevelle SS 4 speed..air condition...350 with 175 HP
Color ...Midnight Bronze....
- Monday, June 08, 1998 at 17:44:44 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Randy LeBlanc
Email: <leblanc.randy@cnf.com>
Location: Portland, OR,
Comments: I'm looking for a hard tonneou cover for my '72 el camino. The sources I know of have quit making them or gone out of business - I would appreciate any good info you may provide.
thx
Randy
- Monday, June 08, 1998 at 15:09:03 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Bob
Email: <dljj@ptd.net>
Location: Pottsville, Pa,
Comments: Im considering buying a Reproduction SS Hood but i've been hearing they aren't that great. I would like to hear from someone who has purchased one of these hoods. Let's hear the good and the bad. Also, how's the Repro fenders? Thanks...
- Saturday, June 06, 1998 at 16:40:40 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Bill
Email: <Dobsin546@aol.com>
Location: Upstate NY,
Comments: Can anyone tell me what compression i should expect from a 1978 350 block with 1972 307 heads attached. Thanx
- Tuesday, June 02, 1998 at 20:27:43 (PDT)
Year: 1972 SS Convertible
Name: Mark
Email: <markaki@aol.com>
Location: Albany, California,
Comments: Hi, my name is Mark and I own a 1972 SS Chevelle Convertible. The car is very clean and "stock". It has a rebulit 350 (approx. 5000 mile), new interior (buckets, console, ect), top, factory cruise, AC, good paint (2 stage, blue w/black stripes), powder coated SS wheels, and 2 1/4 stainless steel pipes. The car drives great! I am going to be moving to Michigan and cannot take the car with me. Does anyone have any idea of the price range a car like this goes for in the current market? Thank you.
- Monday, June 01, 1998 at 14:17:51 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Tom Croome
Email: <croome@execulink.com>
Location: Paris,Ontario Canada,
Comments: I just bought a 1972 Chevelle and it need parts for the air. Can someone tell me if air in a 70 or 71 is the same.
- Sunday, May 31, 1998 at 19:59:16 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: David
Email: <TERRESSA74@prodigy.net>
Location: Hopewell,VA,
Comments: I have a 1972 chevelle malibu and I'm looking for right and left side inner fenders. My chevelle has a 350/350 bored 30 over with a turbo 350 trans. and a 10 bolt rear.
- Thursday, May 28, 1998 at 19:47:30 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Jim Kretz
Email: <Kretzer56@aol>
Location: NW Ohio,
Comments: Did any SS come with bench seats?
- Sunday, May 17, 1998 at 08:41:56 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: H. Robins
Email: <lfa0014@co.honolulu.hi.>
Location: Honolulu, HI,
Comments: I own a 72 GMC Sprint 454 Sp package. I am currently repainting the original green paint to the same. It has a white stripe along the sides, original 454 bored .60 over and the Muncie 4-speed transmission which has been rebuilt about 4 years ago. I plan on redoing the interior once the paint job is completed. Anyone has info on where I can pick up some emblems?
- Friday, May 15, 1998 at 16:34:17 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: H. Robins
Email: <lfa0014@co.honolulu.hi.>
Location: Honolulu, HI,
Comments: I own a 72 GMC Sprint 454 Sp package. I am currently repainting the original green paint to the same. It has a white stripe along the sides, original 454 bored .60 over and the Muncie 4-speed transmission which has been rebuilt about 4 years ago. I plan on redoing the interior once the paint job is completed.
- Friday, May 15, 1998 at 16:26:27 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Phillip Schmidt
Email: <Pjs35>
Location: Bedford Mass,
Comments: 72 Chevelle 350.I am planning to install 16/8 inch corvette rallies with 225/60-16 tires.Does anyone know if they would rub on the front when making a turn.The car is at stock hight and has air shocks installed in the rear.
- Saturday, May 09, 1998 at 09:42:30 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Don Boccafola
Email: <bicounty@fnol.net>
Location: Long Island,N.Y.,
Comments: I Have a real 72 SS 454 convertible. I have added A/C ,tilt wheel and power windows. I am running the wiring for the power windows right now. Since the car did't come with p/w I am trying to figure out where to run the wires in the doors. The doors are stamped where the harness comes through the door jams. But once the harness is inside the door I have a hard time trying figure out where to run the wires so they don't interfear with the window regulators. I didn't buy the door pannels yet so I don't know exactly where the switches will go either. Does any body out there have a car (Chevelle,Olds Pontiac or Buick) with power windows that can give me and idea as to how and where to run this harness.
- Thursday, May 07, 1998 at 21:43:36 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: swdoss
Email: <swdoss@aol>
Location: Jackson, TN,
Comments: Looking at buying 1972 Chevelle Malibu Coupe for son - Husband test drove yesterday - It is 350 4bbl. Said engine fine with exception of when started had puff of smoke on left side. After started went away. Current owner said used a little oil - He has put in about a quart I believe having driven 1,000 miles. They said no problem with engine and that engine just old so might use a little oil. Is this normal or should we worry about this "puff of smoke" Quick response would be appreciated. Car is newly painted bright red with black interior. Appears to be in very good shape.
- Wednesday, May 06, 1998 at 09:47:43 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: DAVE
Email: <UNBLEVIBL>
Location: CLARK,N.J.,
Comments: I NEED SOME HELP.. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO IS PURCHASING A 72 CHEVELLE.IT HAS A 350. HE SAYS ITS AN ORIGINAL SS WITH THE ORIGINAL MOTOR. IS THIS POSSIBLE???? I THOUGHT AN SS HAD A BIG BLOCK THAT YEAR. PLEASE RESPOND IN DETAIL SO I CAN GET HIM THE CORRECT INFO BEFORE HE BUYS A CAR THAT HE THINKS IS AN SS. THANKS.....DAVE
- Wednesday, May 06, 1998 at 09:35:55 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Cory Matthews
Email: <romatthe@wyoming.com>
Location: Pinedale, WY,
Comments: (Year) 72
(Name) Cory Matthews
(Address) romatthe@wyoming.com
(Location) Pinedale, WY
(comments) 72 Chevelle Malibu 350, Headman Headers, Flowmaster Exhaust, need to know what the original color of this car was.
- Tuesday, May 05, 1998 at 18:03:31 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: jenifer sanders
Location: eureka,
Comments: '69 camaro 454 ss. Eldibrock intake. hooker headders. hersh shifter no pipes sounds B-52
- Monday, May 04, 1998 at 10:18:50 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Brian White
Email: <beruke@pacbell.net>
Location: California,
Comments: I have a '72 Chevelle Malibu (350) that I'm converting to an SS clone. I'd like to install headers that will not extend beyond the oil pan (this is speed bump country). Can someone please advise me on this. Thanks.
- Sunday, May 03, 1998 at 09:47:31 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Chris Dziatlik
Email: <Cwazy@aol.com>
Location: CHICAGO,
Comments: I have a 1972 chevelle malibu, with a 402 engine. I was wondering if anybody knew were i could get a vaccum advance selenoid. I looked through auto parts stores for a long time and couldn't find anything. If you have any idea were to find one email me at CWAZY@aol.com
- Saturday, May 02, 1998 at 20:34:49 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Cal Snelling
Email: <nite stlkr@aol.com>
Location: bloomington.il,
Comments: Bought my car about a year ago just started working on it. 1972 chevelle SS. Working on the body now and buying parts to build engine this winter. going to bore 30 over, new intake,carb,cam, headers,gear drive, 2.02 heads restoring interior and also planning to beef up suspension not in any hurry this is daddies toy, the kids wont be able to drive it . I hope the wife likes this one so I can build a big block rag top next
- Monday, April 20, 1998 at 20:29:23 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Kent Becker
Email: <Kentbecker@yahoo.com>
Location: Fort Wayne, IN,
Comments: '72 Malibu L48 350, TH350 trans, PS, PB, A/C, Placer Gold Metallic (Code 53) with Black Vinyl top, Chrome drip mldg, door edge mldg, Black cloth interior with Bench seat, factory tinted windows, front and rear bumper guards. Car is 80-90% original. Engine, transmission and rear end are original with exception of Holley Carb. A/C was removed before I purchased car in 1979. I have original build sheet which I found on top of gas tank. Interior is in excellant condition except for "fuzzy" inserts sewn in place of original cloth. VIN # D37J2K51995*, Block # 12K51995* Cowl Tag ST72 13637 K 073091BDY
TR 703 A52 53 BPNT
10B 04815
- Monday, April 20, 1998 at 09:24:03 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Chuck Cook
Email: <ccook@borg.com>
Location: Utica, New York,
Comments: I have a 72 Heavy Chevy with a 402/4 speed. The car was manufactured in Canada. Looking for production amounts of big block Heavy Chevys. Is this a rare car with a big block?
- Sunday, April 19, 1998 at 04:45:23 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Steve F
Email: <SCFrance@sprintmail.com>
Location: Orlando, FL,
Comments: Got a '72 355, 650 Holly, cam, headers, roller rockers covered by high rise valve covers. I need a longer rear a/c bracket to clear the valve covers. Live in FL...gotta have a/c. If you know where I can get the bracket, please email me. tks.
- Friday, April 10, 1998 at 19:27:53 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Jeremiah
Email: <awiss@io.com>
Location: Austin, Texas,
Comments: I am a 17 Year old High School Senior.
My dad and I have been working this dream for the last 3 years.
1972 Chevelle restored to show quality.
Body:
2 stage PPG black with gold SS stripes, non-cowl hood. 72 SS wheels painted same PPG black color. Chrome wheel well trim as well as rocker panel chrome. Only one badge on whole car and that is on the trunk.
Motor:
454 cu, bored .60 over painted gold like SS stripes. Nice use of chrome and 100% use of stainless steel bolts. Stage 1 porting on the oval port heads, 2.19 intake with stock exhaust size. All the good hardware. Intake is dual plane Team G. Cam has .595 gross intake and .607 gross exhaust lift with 280/290 durations and 108 lobe center. Compression is 8.5 to 1. Forged pistons, zero gap rings, etc... Topped with a worked 780CFM Holley carb. HEI ignition with the right upgrades.
Trans:
700R4 that has been worked over quite well by a local and swears it will hold upto 550 ftlbs of torque. A 2000 stall converter all shifted by a B&M Mega Shifter, intergrated into the stock console. Saftey loop on driveshaft.
Rear End:
Completely rebuilt 12 bolt posi with 3:73.1 Richmond gears. Chrome cover. Aftermarket boxed control arms.
Exhaust:
Hooker 1 3/4" primary Super Comp headers. 3" collector into a Torq Tech complete (out the back) 3" mandrel bent system, through 2 chamber Flowmaster's. (sweet music...!)
Tires:
305/50/15 Euro T/A's on back and 245/50/15 Euro T/A's upfront.
Shocks/Suspension:
KYB all around. Aftermarket, largest Suspension Techniques sway bars front and rear. All new rubber to include body mounts/springs/bolts, etc...
Interior:
Black. Added 3 gauges: 4" black VDO tach, AutoMeter Water and Oil pressure mounted under the dash. Complete new interior. Sanded, treated and sound proofed floor board. Trunk same treatment and with speckle paint. Very dark tint on rear 3 windows and light tint on 2 front windows.
I refer to my car as a "work of art". Complete strangers are so move by it that they are motivated to signal their approval regardless of where there are or how they look doing it. I hope
to have my web site up soon.
Jeremiah
- Thursday, April 09, 1998 at 13:15:42 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Big Poppa
Email: <bwilliams@greenapple.com>
Location: Baltimore,Ohio,
Comments: Just bought this "72" Mailbu 350. The speedometor jump out of the frony of my car I got it going 145mph one that pretty cool till i flipped it.
- Wednesday, April 08, 1998 at 10:24:11 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: Jimmy Capps
Location: Lancaster,
Comments: I recently bought my "72" Chevelle out of a junk yard for $80. Since then I have restored it to almost new.
- Wednesday, April 08, 1998 at 10:15:17 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: jeff mahl
Email: <jmahl@willard-oh.com>
Location: attica, ohio,
Comments: this is an original 1972 chevelle s/s with a 454, 4-speed, cowl inducted (working), cranberry red w/ black stripes, 48,000 original miles. this is the real thing. no clone. can help out with tech questions or problems live chevelles...
- Saturday, April 04, 1998 at 18:51:55 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Mike Esposito
Email: <espo510@aol.com>
Location: Albany, NY,
Comments: My 16 year old son and I have just picked up a 72 (we think)SS el camino. The vehilce is badged with SS logo on sides and fenders. It's in bad shape i.e rust etc. It has a 350 engine but doesn't look original. It's to be our project for the next dew years. I have a few questions: 1) how do I find out if this an SS and what constituted the SS version of the El Camino? 2) Where is the best place to find shop manuals and restoration manuals? 3) Sheet metal and interior parts, are they difficult to find? As you can see from my questions we are amatures in this undertaking. Any help would be greatly appreicated.
- Saturday, April 04, 1998 at 18:45:05 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Michael G.
Email: <MGplus9@aol.com>
Location: Greeley, CO,
Comments: My wife and I just purchased a '72 SS 454. We did extensive research to ensure it was authentic. It has been beautifully restored right down to the splatter paint and spare tire stickers in the trunk. The engine is a 1995 GM Goodwrench 454 factory replacement. It still has the original TH 400 tranny. It is maroon with a new white vinyl top. We are unsure how much the car is really worth. We paid 12,000 for it. Even if that was a little high, we love the car. If anyone has an idea what its value is, please let us know.
- Saturday, April 04, 1998 at 08:38:25 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: steve cooper
Email: <Drvette794@aol.com>
Location: Portland,
Comments: 72 chevelle malibu
400 sb, turbo 400 manual valve body & rev shift pattern.
cowl hood, blk interior,counsole buckets.
am getting it ready for paint.....will be cortez silver with black stripes when done....This is my 30th 66 to 72 chevelle..
I love those cars....sold both of my Vettes to get into the Chevelles again.
- Sunday, March 29, 1998 at 20:09:02 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Cindy
Email: <cidk@webtv.net>
Location: Cleveland OH,
Comments: My husband and I own a 1972 chevelle and my son owns a 1971 chevelle. They both have air conditioning. We plan on taking the air out. The problem we have is that the power steering is bolted to the air conditioner. Is there some type of bracket that we can use to mount the power steering pump? The second question is that we would like to take the unit off of the firewall to. Is there some kind of piece we can use to replace this? Any help would be appreciated.
- Sunday, March 29, 1998 at 14:22:24 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Ken
Email: <kenmcquis@aol.com>
Location: St Louis Mo,
Comments: I just got a 72 Chevelle with a brand new 350. I have a Edlbrock manifold and 650 Carb with Edlbrock chrome valve covers. My problem is that the valve covers are leaking a little. I have been told everything from putting double gaskets to using double thick gaskets to "pouring gasket sealer on" to get the leaking to stop. Do you have any suggestions? The car is in super shape and drives like a new car. This baby turns many heads.
- Friday, March 27, 1998 at 11:48:29 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Nate Higley
Email: <nate@oakweb.com>
Location: Lake Tahoe, CA,
Comments: I just bought a 1972 Chevelle Malibu SS. Genuine SS. 350 c.u. Turbo Hydra-Matic TH350 auto on the floor with counsel with a shiftkit on it. Holley 600 CFM 4 bbl carb on a 2-inch high-rise Edelbrock manafold, with a HUGE open element air cleaner all hooked up to about 1 1/2 inch dual exhaust all the way back. Other components include cam and Moroso high peformance spark plug wires. 15'' (original tire '' for '72 SS) on all four GT Sport tires. The best thing is, it's my first car. >8)
- Monday, March 23, 1998 at 22:14:58 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Ben kesler
Email: <benke@iquest.net>
Location: Indianapolis,
Comments: I currently own a 72 chevelle. It has a built 307 that runs great.
It has a stock 2.73 rear. I would like some info on changing the gear ratio to a 3.73. What parts I will need and how complex of a task this is? Any info would be appreciated.
- Saturday, March 21, 1998 at 11:10:21 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: WR Teto
Email: <monadnoc@wgserv.crystal-mtn.com>
Location: Templeton, MA,
Comments: My 21 year old son and I have just bought a '72 Chevelle Malibu, 307 cid with Powerglide transmission. Original color was ugly "pea green", but it's been re-painted a dark green in 1995. Interior still is the original color however. It's had some aftermarket stuff done to it, like an Edelbrock intake and 4 barrel which I just rebuilt. Next step is to to rebuild the front end and braking system. Eventually I'd like to exchange the tranny for a console shifter and take out the benches for buckets, and complete the interior. Original restoration is definitely not in my plans. I'd really like to just get it set up for weekend driving and cruising. Any information appreciated on the transmission swap and potential problems, etc. It's a good strong runner with negligible rust. It will remain garaged so I don't forsee future problems there either. Probably a nice 5 year project car (and wallet drainer!).
- Sunday, March 15, 1998 at 19:28:25 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Kelvin Perry
Email: <nator@netnitco.net>
Location: DeMotte,IN,
Comments: I have a 72 chevelle SS clone.Just dropped in a 396.Looking to put a 400 trans and either 12bolt or ford 9in.Also looking for
disk brake setup for the frontend,any info please feel free to
e-mail me.
- Saturday, March 14, 1998 at 14:23:06 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Stan C. Denney
Email: <Stan.C.Denney@gpc.com>
Location: Atlanta,GA,
Comments: I have a 1972 Chevelle Malibu,in process on ground-up restoration,I want to make this car a SS replica,I would like to replace bench seat with buckets and console with floor shift(column shift at this time),need info on going to the floor shifter,
I also would like to replace stock instrument panel(rectangular type) with the factory SS instrument panel(round type gauges)
This car has no factory air,any info on installing factory air would also be greatly appreciated/THANKS!!!
- Friday, March 13, 1998 at 09:30:02 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Ed Roberts
Email: <cars4everr@aol.com>
Location: St. Louis, MO.,
Comments: I have a 72 Chevelle that I have restored over the past year and a half. The body was in excellent shape as the car came from California. It was a Malibu that I have converted into an SS clone. I have put in a Monte Carlo guage dash, a tilt wheel, moved the shifter to the floor with a complete new interior and original floor console. I have also put in a 12 bolt posi. The car has a 350 with a 350 turbo that had been rebuilt before I got the car. I don't know what was done on the inside but it does have an Eldebrock hi-performer manifold and carb. It also has headers and a Flowmaster exhaust system. It sounds great and runs great! However for really no good reason I want to find a big block to replace the 350. I should mention that I am 48 years old and when I was in Viet Nam I ordered a 72 SS Chevelle that I picked up the day that I got home. It too only had a 350 with a 3 speed on the floor, for insurance reasons. Now! I want my big block. What I need is some help and or advice. I really would like to locate and rebuild the engine myself but I know that I would definitely need help. It's just something I would like to do at least once in my life. Also I have located a 396 325hp out of a 66 Chevy. It is a 2-bolt main. I ahve also located a 396 350hp that the oner told me was a sleeved engine. Is this good or bad? Does that mean it has been rebuilt before?I apologize for taking up so much space but I've got lots more questions that I'll get to another time. Thanks! for all you Chevelle fans out there, now that I've found you I hope to pick your brains.
- Tuesday, March 03, 1998 at 19:28:12 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Shaun Deskins
Email: <bobjd1021@prodigy.net>
Location: Houston, TX,
Comments: I have a 72 EL CAMINO SS 454 I am restoring. I bought the car with a '68 396 and a Wiend intake and a Holly carb. It has a TH400 and AC. I have now purchased a vintage 454 and started trying to make the engine compartment look stock. I really don't know what I don't have and what I need. If anybody has any PICTURES OF RESTORED BIG BLOCK ENGINE COMPARTMENTS I could use to restore mine or anybody with information on options and what was standard would realy help.
Fill free to email me with information. Thanks
- Monday, March 02, 1998 at 19:46:48 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Pat McGuire
Email: <MCG243@AOL.COM>
Location: MA,
Comments: Just bought this "72" Mailbu 350. The speedometer makes A
whirring & clicking noise. The faster you go, the faster the noise. Can anyone tell me how to fix it?
- Monday, March 02, 1998 at 07:28:16 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Aaron Dana
Email: <jakawa@ptinet.net>
Location: Kalispell, MT,
Comments: I'm looking at getting two '72 Chevelle's and turning them into one. The two door Malibu is just a body. Really straight and in nice shape. The other is a four door with a 307 in it. It fires but somethings in the gas line. I would like to know if it is worht restoring. I can get both for maybe? $500. I'd also like all the info I can get on how to restore it.
- Friday, February 20, 1998 at 12:29:36 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Andy McFarlane
Email: <thewizard69@hotmail.com>
Location: Blackville, N.B.,
Comments: My car is a 1972 Chevelle SS replica. It has a small block 350 and runs fairly well. It is charcoal with black stripes. I recently purchased it in the past year. It is my first car whereas I am seventeen. My plans include a camshaft upgrade, 373 gears, and a high rise centerhead.
- Tuesday, February 17, 1998 at 09:44:22 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Butch
Email: <ecd@keene.edu>
Location: Keene, NH,
Comments: I HAVE A 1972 SS REPLICA,AND I WANT TO SEE IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME AS FAR AS GROUND STRAPS. THE CATALOG THAT I GET MY PARTS FROM SHOW THAT MY CHEVELLE NEEDS FOUR GROUND STRAPS,CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE THEY SHOULD BE INSTALLED AS THERE IS NONE PRESENTLY
- Sunday, February 15, 1998 at 06:35:17 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: RICHIE
Email: <RICHIE1972@AOL.COM>
Location: CT,
Comments: I bought a 1972 Chevelle Malibu.....i don't know much about these cars...i bought for 500.00......real good shape...
no rust or dents ......interior clean......runs good........the only thing i need to do is replace the trunk.....it has a/c, p/s, p/b,rear defrogger,......i need to know what a buid sheet is?advice on the trunk?how can i tell if i have posi?how can i tell the engine
size or tranny?
- Saturday, February 14, 1998 at 21:56:02 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: charles
Email: <way2fast1>
Location: dallas,
Comments: I have a 72 malibu 355 small block 350 trans with 2,600 stall converter the rearend is the original 2.73-1 non posi I want to put 3.73s or 3.90s but don't know what kind of RPM's were talking about. Right now I can go 75mph at 3,100 and run a 13.90s in a 1/4 barely gettin out of 2nd if anyone has the same driveline with the gears I want . what kind of rpms will i be turning THANKS
- Monday, February 09, 1998 at 19:31:40 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: craig
Email: <KUSTUM72@aol.com>
Location: san jose, ca,
Comments: I have a 72 malibu factory gauges, air (still works)350/350 4 barrel 12 bolt 2.73s (got to go) ive put a 300hp special performance 350 and a new tranny(shift kit, all the goodys) Its in primer now but im tryin to get the money to paint it and get some 3.55s put in the back. e-mail me with any questions about the 300hp GM motor ive been thru the troubles i might possibly be able to help ya out
- Saturday, February 07, 1998 at 22:28:46 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Matt Bergheger
Email: <MBergheger@AOL.com>
Location: St. Louis, MO,
Comments: I just purchased my very first car this past September. It is a '72 Chevelle Malibu. As I was giving it the basic tune up I found out that the car is original except for the paint. The only rust in the car is the trunk. This summer I plan on putting in a new trunk floor any info on doing this task would be appreciated. I also plan on putting a 383 ci under the hood with a posi 3.73:1 rearend.
- Thursday, February 05, 1998 at 20:22:44 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: RICHARD MCLAIN
Email: <mclain_r@guilfordpharm.com>
Location: baltimore,
Comments: I AM THE PROUD OWNER OF A 72 MALIBU. AM IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE BEAT 350 WITH A 400. ANY INFO ON DOING A FAKE SS JOB ON THE CAR WOULD BE APPRECIATED
- Thursday, February 05, 1998 at 07:56:46 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Walter Momaney
Email: <waldon@sovernet.com>
Location: Brattleboro Vt.,
Comments: I have a 72 malibu,I'm rebuilding a G M 350 that came out arizona there are no # on this block but on the left of the bellhousing the name Scott Behar is stamped could anyone give me any info on this I would be gratefull.
- Tuesday, February 03, 1998 at 16:24:43 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Matt McKenna
Email: <lprekan@feist.com>
Location: Wichita, KS,
Comments: I have a '72 Chevelle I am restoring and costomizing. However, I am having trouble choosing between two rear-ends. I can't find what gear ratio each one has. Here are the numbers GNC 053 1 and LKB 349 2. If you can help me with this, I'd appreciate it.
- Monday, February 02, 1998 at 19:09:16 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: joe
Location: mercer,mo,
Comments: I almost bought a 72 chevelle malibu, green with black vinal interior, 350 cubic engine but could'nt afford it at the time so i bought a 70 corvette stingray instead.
- Friday, January 30, 1998 at 12:39:52 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Sue
Email: <SoozeeqRN@aol.com>
Location: Chicago,
Comments: I just bought a 72 Malibu conv. (SS replica) it's Black with red SS stripes, black top, red int. -350. Now I can't wait until spring. Does anyone know if there are any problems when putting in a Stereo with Cassette and a CD changer?
- Wednesday, January 28, 1998 at 17:06:22 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Sue
Email: <SoozeeqRN>
Location: Chicago,
Comments: I just bought a 72 Malibu conv. (SS replica) it's Black with red SS stripes, black top, red int. -350. Now I can't wait until spring. Does anyone know if there are any problems when putting in a Stereo with Cassette and a CD changer?
- Wednesday, January 28, 1998 at 17:04:33 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Ben Kesler
Email: <benke@iquest.net>
Location: Indianapolis,
Comments: I just recently purchased this chevelle and it is beautiful. It came with a 307 2bbl , th350 trans, 2.73 rr Any help with converting it to a low cost but semi potent 350 or any info on how to books would be greatly appreciated. This is my first time ever working on a car.
- Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at 22:26:29 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Paul Krause
Email: <phkrause@msn.com>
Location: Bellevue, Washington,
Comments: HELP!!! Does anyone know who makes a hedder that has a 1 5/8 inch tube diameter and a 3/8 inch flange? I have put the word out to all the major distributors and now I'm sending it out to all my fellow Chevelle enthusiasts. Thanks for your help.
Paul Krause
- Monday, January 26, 1998 at 22:30:32 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Paul Krause
Email: <phkrause@msn.com>
Location: Bellevue, Washington,
Comments: This message is for bmxbrent in MN. Please contact me regarding the VIN tag and SS information. I wasn't able to access your e mail address as you gave it. Thanks Brent.
Paul Krause
- Sunday, January 25, 1998 at 22:00:35 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Casey Roberts
Email: <cr14807@ch.rogue.cc.or.us>
Location: Medford, OR,
Comments: I have a real nice Malibu that I am using as a daily driver. I just bought another one that has power brakes and steering, air conditioning, cowl induction hood and other things that my car did not have. I am going to rebuild the stock 350 into a 383 Stroker. I plan on making it a one-of-a-kind.
- Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 19:56:08 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Andrew Ekstrom
Email: <DREW@MADBBS.COM>
Location: Jamestown NY,
Comments: I have a 72 malibu that I am slowing bringing back , from the dead. I snaged a pair of bucket seats for free. My problem is that they were supposed to be from a 70 SS ,and need recovered. They have 5 panels sticthed across the back and bottom ,and 3 panels sticthed up the back. These DO NOT have seperated head rests ,which leads me to belive that they are not even from a Chevelle . If you can ID these I would greatly appreciate it.I also am looking for frame sections from about the doors forward. Does anyone sell these ? Or do I have to find used ones?
- Tuesday, January 20, 1998 at 21:24:01 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: michael risley
Email: <risleym@mail.fairchild.af.mil>
Location: spokane,
Comments: Here is my correct address in regards to michael in need of the 12 bolt in seattle
- Sunday, January 11, 1998 at 10:21:33 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: michael
Email: <risleym@fairchild.af.mil.com>
Location: spokane,
Comments: THIS IS IN REGARDS TO MICHAEL FROM SEATTLE WANTING 12BOLT FOR HIS 72 CHEVELLE I HAVE TWO SO PLEASE E-MAIL ME YOUR CORRECT ADDRESS OLEBAR@GTE.NET DID'NT SEEM TO GO? THANKS
- Friday, January 09, 1998 at 00:07:06 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Ski
Email: <Skibow@aol.com>
Location: Centreville,MD,
Comments: I purchased my 72 chevelle malibu in oct of 97.
And since then pulled the motor and freshend it up small cam wein,intake,headers,750 holley,hei, 10.5 compression
any way the car is 4 speed car from the factory a/c p/s
disk brake,bucket seat with console.
I bought the car off a friend after it sat for
5 years ...did a lot of begging!!!!
not too long and i'll be driving it any info on fiberglass front ends would be appreciated!
- Saturday, January 03, 1998 at 17:41:55 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Ski
Email: <Skibo@aol.com>
Location: Centreville,MD,
Comments: I purchased my 72 chevelle malibu in oct of 97.
And since then pulled the motor and freshend it up small cam wein,intake,headers,750 holley,hei, 10.5 compression
any way the car is 4 speed car from the factory a/c p/s
disk brake,bucket seat with console.
I bought the car off a friend after it sat for
5 years ...did a lot of begging!!!!
not too long and i'll be driving it any info on fiberglass front ends would be appreciated!
- Saturday, January 03, 1998 at 17:38:35 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Daniel Kuehn
Email: <Racerx9786>
Location: Portland,Or,
Comments: I have a '72 malibu that I purchased for $800 a few months ago. The body is perfectly straight and primerd,ready for paint. I just bought a GM perf.parts 300 h.p. engine to drop in it(the one it came with was only half there)and I am about to send it to the paint shop to get painted Black with white SS stripes. Before I do I would like to fit a fiber glass hood with an L-88 scoop on it. Does any one know if some one makes such a thing or do I have to graft the scoop on myself? Any help would be greatly apreaciated.
- Thursday, January 01, 1998 at 23:37:06 (PST)