how long is a chevelle?

carguy · Nov 19, 2000

I know this is a pretty dumb ques., but i want to buy a 71-72 chevelle to restore, but i need to know how long it is to know if it will fit in my garage? I cant find it on the web anywhere. Does anyone know?

p.s.--does anyone by chance know how long a 69 camaro is?

drptop70ss · Nov 19, 2000

Right around 16'...just went through this to get a car sideways in the back of my garage for the winter, and still have room for the 70 to park normally...amazing that a 70-72 chevelle is longer than a 4 door blazer!

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66 chevelle ss396 hdp/conv
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69/71 camaros
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[This message has been edited by drptop70ss (edited 11-19-2000).]

carguy · Nov 19, 2000

thanks

Don_Lightfoot · Nov 19, 2000

Dave is right on the money. To be exact, a 71 Coupe is 197.5" or 16' 5.5".

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Unclepennybags · Nov 19, 2000

16'6" inches for a two door, 16'10" inches for a four door.

Buddy · Nov 20, 2000

the camaro is about 1' shorter or somewhere around there.

Rob

SS_Sean · Nov 20, 2000

Drptop70ss:

How big IS your garage!!!

Any more cars and you could open up a dealership!

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SS_Dave · Nov 20, 2000

Just measured my 69 for a cover. 16 1/2 feet. Roughly.
My rule of thumb is, if you have to wonder if it will fit in your garage, your garage is too samll.

AndyP · Nov 20, 2000

I believe that how long is a Chinese Gentleman, not a Chevelle!

an oldie but a goody!

--Andy--

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drptop70ss · Nov 20, 2000

Gorbe,
Obviously not big enough if I gotta stick a car sideways in it! More bays coming in the spring

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Dave (NY)
70 chevelle ss396 conv
66 chevelle ss396 hdp/conv
72 chevelle
55 chevy prostreet
69/71 camaros
TC member #493

Quadzilla · Nov 20, 2000

I'll check my owners manual later... it has it for all 4 styles.

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lev · Nov 21, 2000

Mine BARELY fits in my current garage, and it would not close if it actually had a door. It fit by three inches in my dad's garage, where a 92 Camry has a comfortable 18" of clearance.

Quadzilla · Nov 21, 2000

Well according to the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle owners manual, a 1970 Chevrolet A body is:

El Camino: 207.9" long
Wagon 212.9" Long
4 Dr. Sedan/Sport Sedan 201.2" Long
2 Dr. Coupe and Convertible 197.2" Long

75.4" Wide

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Big Block Dave · Nov 22, 2000

Do you know anyone with a Monte SS or a Cutlass from the 80's? Have them park in your garage and see if they can fit.

My friends 85 Monte SS has a harder time fitting in my garage than my 67' Chevelle. Width is a whole other game.

If that car can fit, you have no problem

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mr 4 speed · Nov 22, 2000

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Big Block Dave:
Do you know anyone with a Monte SS or a Cutlass from the 80's? Have them park in your garage and see if they can fit.

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My garage looks "naked" with my 82 Cutlass parked in it

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how long is a chevelle?

carguy

drptop70ss

carguy

Don_Lightfoot

Unclepennybags

Buddy

SS_Sean

SS_Dave

AndyP

drptop70ss

Quadzilla

lev

Quadzilla

Big Block Dave

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