New From Arizona [Archive] - Chevelle Tech

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willgillespie
Dec 31st, 06, 2:21 PM
Hello All,
I finally got the Chevelle i have been after for the last 8 years, it is a 1972, it will be alot of fun to put back together

busterwivell
Dec 31st, 06, 5:08 PM
Hey, Will........welcome. You'll find all the info you need here. Where in AZ are you?

CRUZN69
Dec 31st, 06, 5:26 PM
Howdy Will, this is a great site, hope you enjoy as much as I do. Lots more answers than questions here.:D

willgillespie
Dec 31st, 06, 6:00 PM
I just Purchased a 1972 Chevelle and was curious if anyone could help me de-code the door tag? the information is below, any help is much appreciated

03/72
???? 4710 GAWR FRT 2320 REAR 2390
1D37F2R55XXXX

oldtimebaseballfan
Dec 31st, 06, 6:17 PM
Hello and welcome Will. Looks like your car was built March of 72. The next set of numbers has to do with Gross Weight. The other should match the VIN of your car.

willgillespie
Dec 31st, 06, 6:43 PM
Thanks,

Where is the metal plate that everyone gets all of the crucial information (color,interior,options) for there car located? is it in the engine bay? thanks

CRUZN69
Dec 31st, 06, 7:40 PM
Open the hood. It's on the drivers side up on the cowl

willgillespie
Dec 31st, 06, 7:57 PM
When i purchased the car, i was told it was an SS car, which seemed to be right as there are SS badges all over the thing, but when i used a vin decoder found online it cam back as a malibu with a 307 which would make it NOT an SS car correct?

smittyocat
Dec 31st, 06, 8:17 PM
Where in AZ are you? I am in Gilbert, if you need help with the car let me know. Welcome aboard

willgillespie
Dec 31st, 06, 8:30 PM
Thanks for the offer, i will start the tear-down when the new garage is finished

ElcaminoJim
Jan 1st, 07, 12:20 PM
Welcome Will. Glad to see another Arizonan here.

busterwivell
Jan 1st, 07, 12:31 PM
Well, I guess you don't want us to know where in AZ you are. No answer to two requests. That's ok.......good luck with your Chevelle.

willgillespie
Jan 1st, 07, 1:38 PM
Sorry about that, i am in benson

Roofuss
Jan 1st, 07, 2:15 PM
Welcome to the site, from up here in the AZ. mountains , Roof :waving:

willgillespie
Jan 1st, 07, 4:55 PM
There seems to be quite a few Arizona people on here

willgillespie
Jan 1st, 07, 6:48 PM
Here are a couple pictures of what i am working with

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j249/slammedcord/CIMG1165.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j249/slammedcord/CIMG1154.jpg

1969 Chevelle Dude
Jan 7th, 07, 11:45 AM
Glad you what you wanted. :thumbsup:

willgillespie
Jan 8th, 07, 10:59 AM
An update...

I have decided that instead of making "another" SS clone, I am going to build it into a Malibu with suttle changes, below is a list of what i have planned:
454 Engine
Low Profile Blower
5 Speed conversion
Placer Gold Paint (Original Color)
Black Stripes
Cowl Hood (non functioning)
Original SS rims
Malibu Badges
The ultimate sleeper!:thumbsup: