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: Hello from new member


hiperf406
Nov 26th, 09, 2:44 PM
Hi everyone - New member long time Chevelle owner. Bought a 67 SS 396/ 350HP, 4 speed Chevelle fresh out of HS. I tell people I'm living example of why there aren't more around for the collectors, drove it like it was a rented mule. The 396 was a tough engine - only had 1 valve job in 50,000 mi. Put a set of Mickey Thompson racing slicks on & proceeded to snap driveshaft at front yoke, GM wouldn't warranty - called failure due to misuse, go figure. I sold the slicks to a friend with a Camaro SS396/ 375 HP & he twisted his driveshaft at rear yoke & shaft came through the rear floor, no warranty for him either 1! Now I presently own a 70 SS454 LS6, # matching on engine & on T400 auto , light group, p/s, pb, power windows, AM/ 8 track( not an AM/FM), 4:10 posi, guage package, cowl induction, bucket seats, consul & white strips. . The car is Forest Green w/ green interior - spose to have a White vinyl roof but am not in a hurry to install one. Car came with build sheet & I checked with GM Restoration & got a letter confirming car is real LS6 ( Canadian car built in Kansas). Wife & I try to take to as many shows as possible, car is driven & shown regularly. Sorry to babble so long. (only 2 things babble - brooks & idiots.

grandsport
Nov 26th, 09, 3:19 PM
Hi Lorne,welcome. :waving: Sounds like you have a nice car. Forest green with white was my first choice,until I found the black car.:cool:

Dean
Nov 26th, 09, 3:23 PM
Welcome to the site Lorne, post some pictures of the Chevelle when you get a chance.

john5469
Nov 26th, 09, 4:07 PM
Welcome to the site Lorne, post some pictures of the Chevelle when you get a chance.

Yes, and Welcome! nice story. Just don't snap any more driveshafts or stuff! :thumbsup:

hiperf406
Nov 26th, 09, 4:57 PM
Thank for welcomes. Few pics :

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/hiperf/DSC01352.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/hiperf/DSC01356.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/hiperf/DSC01354.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/hiperf/DSC01357.jpg

Shouldn't snap any driveshafts - no more slicks & auto !!!

john5469
Nov 26th, 09, 7:14 PM
Nice and clean LS6. Must be the Ariz weather!

Jerry Briggs
Nov 26th, 09, 9:34 PM
Welcome Lorne, always did like the green chevelles.

Shevelle
Nov 26th, 09, 9:42 PM
LS6...Doesn't get any better than that! Good looking car Lorne :thumbsup:

Welcome to Team Chevelle!

JAYARTER
Nov 26th, 09, 11:45 PM
Greetings from Tucson Az
nice ride...........
Jay and Bj

67 Elcamino
68 Malibu 2dr

sg5492
Nov 27th, 09, 10:12 AM
Welcome!!

Freddy Mercado
Nov 27th, 09, 4:51 PM
Welcome to the site.

furball8994
Nov 27th, 09, 5:17 PM
Welcome Lorne...

gbswick
Nov 27th, 09, 10:55 PM
Welcome Lorne.

1ATony
Nov 30th, 09, 1:49 PM
Welcome to the site.

SPARK69
Dec 1st, 09, 7:13 AM
Welcome to team chevelle