The Heavy Chevy's are more rare than SS's beause they were only produced for a year and a half as Rookie said. The Heavy Chevy came out to help people who wanted an SS but couldn't afford the insurance that when with it.
The interiors of the Heavy Chevy had simulated wood-burl accents on the doors, color keyed rubber floor mats, and distinctive cloth and vinyl upholstery, that destinquished them from an SS or Mailbu. They also had a long black or white stripe down the side of the vehicle, depending on the cars color, and no flapper hood.
AT the risk of getting beat up on, An SS is a Malibu, while a Heavy Chevy is a Chevelle
I almost bought a '72 with the 402 and 4 spd afew years back. needed too much work though
If I ever bought a '71-'72, I'd make it a clone. You don't see many around. plus I have the perfect plate idea for it.
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Richard Dorrough
Tulsa, Ok
'68 Chevelle (CHVLLE)
'70 Nomad
ACES # 789
[This message has been edited by Chvelle (edited 02-02-2000).]