[Davez73SS]

Hi, I am a long time car guy (Fords- 428CJ guy). My wife and I just aquired a few new Chevrolets because of her dad passing away. The first one I drove of his cars was this 73 SS Chevelle. 4 speed. He restored it back in the mid-90's. It is straight and the interior has been a bit modified (tastefully). After doing some research over this last winter, I have identified this as a real 454 SS car. I am not sure how to determin if it is an original 4 speed car. Although I don't feel as he would change it. The most interesting thing I can find is that it currently has a 2020 vortec 350 crate motor with a Holley carb. All brand new. My plan is to make it closer to original, i.e. back to a big block 454. So I will be looking for an old LS4 454 soon.

We also aquired a 74 vette (454 4 speed).
A 54 Chevy (400hp 350, auto, a bit hot rodded but nicely done.
An 86 Jeep with a SBC installed.
An 80 Z28 Camaro, with a race built 450hp small block, 4-speed.
Also a 58 vette survivor car. Runs and drives, highly optioned car.
I will be poking around, looking to learn and gain some good knowledge about these cars.

 

[billdini]

Well welcome Ford 428CJ guy. I used to cruise with my cousin and his 69 428 Mach 1. That little pony could certainly run hard.

 

[shovelrick]

Welcome to Team Chevelle, I had a 70 Mach 1 351C 4 spd that I wish I still had and a 68 F100 that I tore the 360 up and dropped a 428 CJ in it, JY I bought it from thought it was a 390 in a 68 Galaxy 500 LOL wish I still had that too, anyway way for a great 454 get in touch with Vortecpro or if you're into building your own get in touch with Mike Lewis Racing engines aka Wolfplace for the parts and he also builds top notch engines

 

[Freddy Mercado]

Welcome to the site.

 

[zeke67]

Welcome to the site.The 73-77 Chevells are hard to restore because certain parts (some interior, some trim) are not reproduced and hard to find. They are heavier cars than earlier years and from the era of lower HP, but have great handling for their day -- factory four link design, rear coil springs -- at a time when the other 3 US car companies still had rear leaf springs on the mid size (and even full size) cars. You have a beautiful restored car and I think many will chime in with comments. (We have had a few Fords in the garage, the only one of interest is a 2005 Mustang GT convertible with about 12,000 original miles.)

 

[Davez73SS]

Welcome to the site.The 73-77 Chevells are hard to restore because certain parts (some interior, some trim) are not reproduced and hard to find. They are heavier cars than earlier years and from the era of lower HP, but have great handling for their day -- factory four link design, rear coil springs -- at a time when the other 3 US car companies still had rear leaf springs on the mid size (and even full size) cars. You have a beautiful restored car and I think many will chime in with comments. (We have had a few Fords in the garage, the only one of interest is a 2005 Mustang GT convertible with about 12,000 original miles.)

Thanks all for the warm welcome. I am thinking about heading to the GM nationals in Carlisle, PA this summer. Will be looking for a few parts for a few of the car we ave aquired. Does this swap have a good part selection or do you recommend a better one?