I am about to finish up restoring my first 71 Chevelle. About a month ago I bought another 71 from a friend that needs to be restored. I'm pretty sure that it is a Malibu, but have not had the chance to check on that. I was thinking of cloning a Heavy Chevy. But I am not sure what all was different between the Heavy Chevy and the other models. I know the stripe down the side but that is about it. Does any one know were to look for info on this? I tried looking in TC but could not seem to find anything, but maybe I was not looking in the right place. Is it true that they did not have carpet and all that they had was a rubber mat? Do they have the SS (round gauges) or the Malibu (sweep) dash? Thanks for any help.

Its true that Heavy Chevys did not have carpet. I don't know if it was an option or not though. Most came with a rubber mat. The once HC that I've seen pics of the interior had a sweeper dash. Hc's also had different door panels, I've never seen them for sale in reproduction catalogs. I HAVE seen one pair on ebay though. The also had a non-functional cowl hood. Thats about all I know, I hope I'm correct about what I said.

from what i know, the heavy chevy had, sweep dash! basic chevelle interior,non functional cowel hood,hood pins, no drip rail mouldings,the drip rails were just painted! no wheel well mouldings,ss grill but no ss emblem in it,.my neighbor has a original 72 heavy chevy . and a guy i know has pictures of a 71 h/c he bought new in 71 . so thats what i know about a h/c chevelle
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Thanks for the help. This gives me some ideas and what to look for.