True Story....Hello everybody. I got a 1970 SS LS5 on Ebay. The Jury's still out on whether or not this is a true LS5, but I don't really care either way. I had a 1972 Malibu that I got in High School, that I lost in a Flood in 1982. I tried to restore it. But at 20 years old, young and impatient, I sold it off. Then in 1987 my Wife had Triplet Boys, and in 93..another Son. So I've been pretty busy trying to make a living in the Family business. My Brother and I own a small Crane, and Trucking Company in Northern California.

I've always dreamed of having a 1970 "Big Block" SS, so when I saw this one on Ebay, I bid on it. Not thinking I had a Snowballs chance of winning. I was the High Bidder, but did not reach the Reserve Price. No Surprise..Right? The next Day I get a Second Chance offer. So I buy it from the Guy. The Wife and I drive down the Coast and pick it up that Weekend. It's in pretty decent shape too. It needs to be restored, but it's a good start. I can't wait to tear it apart. I'm sure I'll be a regular around here. I hope I can give back as much as I take!

Jon

welcome Frosty22 congrats and how about some pictures of the new ride

Hi Jon.:waving: Lots of 70 owners here.:thumbsup:

frosty welcome to the site. what part of nor cal are you from?

Welcome!!

Welcome to the forum from another 70 owner.

Welcome Jon, good luck with your project.

Welcome Jon and I can feel your excitement. Sounds like a nice car get us some pics. Don't get in to big a hurry and start tearing into it like a mad man. Do a lot of research and ask a lot of questions and searches on this site. Recommend a full set of shop and assy. manuals before starting. Form a good plan of action and take a ton of pics of everything before you tear anything apart. As you tear things apart take detailed pics as you take it apart. Bag and label everything and even things you'll think you don't want to keep. Remember the tortis and slow and steady wins the race. Have fun and keep us posted.:thumbsup:

Great story! WELCOME FROM THE EAST COAST

Congrats on the purchase! Welcome to the best damn Chevelle website ever!! Now lets see that car:thumbsup:

How did you get 'er home?
Another good story? How 'bout those pics....

Welcome aboard, Jon, and family....

Dan

Welcome Jon,
I have a 70 chevelle. I agree if it's drivable, drive it first some. Enjoy the car and don't start tearing into until you really know what you want to do. Most people start restorations and never finish them because they cost more then they think.
Ray

Welcome

Hello and welcome Jon. If you want a second opinion on it being a real SS and LS5, we can certainly do that.

Welcome to Team Chevelle :thumbsup:

frosty welcome to the site. what part of nor cal are you from?
Santa Rosa. and thank you all for the warm Welcome. I don't have any decent Pictures yet, but Here is the one from my Phone. I pulled the drive line off and had the Tranny Yoke repaired, and the Driveline balanced. My improvised Carlift. LOL
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3340/0210091713oa9.jpg

Santa Rosa. and thank you all for the warm Welcome. I don't have any decent Pictures yet, but Here is the one from my Phone. I pulled the drive line off and had the Tranny Yoke repaired, and the Driveline balanced. My improvised Carlift. LOL
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3340/0210091713oa9.jpg
cool, im in dixon. nice chevelle :thumbsup:

Welcome Jon and I can feel your excitement. Sounds like a nice car get us some pics. Don't get in to big a hurry and start tearing into it like a mad man. Do a lot of research and ask a lot of questions and searches on this site. Recommend a full set of shop and assy. manuals before starting. Form a good plan of action and take a ton of pics of everything before you tear anything apart. As you tear things apart take detailed pics as you take it apart. Bag and label everything and even things you'll think you don't want to keep. Remember the tortis and slow and steady wins the race. Have fun and keep us posted.:thumbsup:
That's great advice, Thank you. I've already got the Heater Core out, and the Back Seat. I'm trying to get that Trim out. The piece below the rear Window, above the Package Tray. It rusted through. It looks like the Window will have to come out to get it.

I'm going to follow your advice. The ole Memory ain't what it used to be. Well time to get to work here.

Can You Gentlemen recommend any literature, and where to get it? (Shop manuals, ect) Thanks

Congrats on your purchase, judging by your family business it sounds like you have all sorts of make shift car lifts:D. A fisher body manual, and a parts catalouge from a parts supplier are always good places to start, its always good to check if the part you might think is junk is no longer being produced
Have fun!

Congrats on your purchase, judging by your family business it sounds like you have all sorts of make shift car lifts:D. A fisher body manual, and a parts catalouge from a parts supplier are always good places to start, its always good to check if the part you might think is junk is no longer being produced
Have fun!
Thanks. I just ordered the Fisher 1970 Manual. Not a good Day here. Had a 50 Ton broke down this Morning, and now My 200 Ton Blew a Hydraulic Hose. The new Mechanics Truck is getting a workout Today.:(

Here's some fresh Photos:
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/6892/ss0011br3.th.jpg (http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ss0011br3.jpg)http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/7919/ss002to7.th.jpg (http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ss002to7.jpg)http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/2116/ss003om4.th.jpg (http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ss003om4.jpg)http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/5683/ss004yx8.th.jpg (http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ss004yx8.jpg)

Jon,
Nice looking car. I have all three of these manual for my 70 car. They do come in handy.
http://www.ss396.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=chevellecamino&Product_Code=HMS-70A&Category_Code=FACTORYMANUALSETS
Ray

Jon,
Nice looking car. I have all three of these manual for my 70 car. They do come in handy.
http://www.ss396.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=chevellecamino&Product_Code=HMS-70A&Category_Code=FACTORYMANUALSETS
Ray
Thanks, They are on their way.

Welcome to the site. Nice car.

Welcome. You have found the spot for Chevelle info.
Great group that's helped me alot.
Love your car.