Decoding chevrolet vin, trim tags, cowl tags, engine, engine block casting numbers, cylinder head casting numbers, intake manifold casting numbers, transmission, interior codes, and paint codes. My older sister bought a new 1970 chevrolet chevelle malibu 2 door hardtop like this, but was gobi beige looked more like a pale yellow with a gold top. The 1970 ls6 ss454 chevelle rode on a 112inch wheelbase. Not cut from some cheap plexiglass, trim parts injection molds each center console rear panel to insure a perfect fit. The 1970 chevrolet chevelle and chevrolet malibu line was tilted more heavily than ever in favor of malibu models. Jun 25, 2012 a complete restoration on a 1970 cheverolet chevelle malibu done by dubays body shop of saginaw, mi. Works great for all 62 72 nova and 64 72 chevelle coupe and convertible models. Check out this project 1970 chevy chevelle malibu receive a goodmark industries sheetmetal floor pan from the team at jim barbers classic automotive restoration specialists. Gto, lemans, tempest, grand prix, bonneville, catalina.
There is clear california title designating this as a 1972 malibu convertible 1d67h2k i purchased the convertible body and frame as a project for my shop. Above average and well maintained representation of the model. The first installment in our 70 chevelle malibu ragtop project will deal with getting a lay of the land, and replacing a very rusty floor. Renovating your restomod style chevelle doesnt mean it has to go back to the same exact interior it came with from the factory. Opgi carries thousands of classic gm restoration parts and accessories offered in 14 free catalogs. The 1979 chevrolet malibu was a midsize vehicle available as both the malibu and malibu classic. Used chevrolet chevelle malibu 1970 for sale in atlanta. Restoration restauration chevelle malibu 1976 duration.
With a bigblock engine and fancy factory stripingplus different gauges, sport suspension, wheel covers and bucket seats as options. This is a gm of canada built super sport and it comes with the supporting documents from canada. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. This has the much talked about high horsepower ls6 454 v8 and a turbo 400 transmission. Please save this channel by supporting us on patreon. Rear outer wheelhouse speaker shelf trunk weather strip gutter set. Interior mirror antimovement insert new interior rear view mirror bracket screw wedge antimovement insert for your 1964 1972 chevelle and 1962 1972 nova. With a bigblock engine and fancy factory stripingplus different gauges, sport suspension, wheel covers and bucket seats as optionsit was far more popular. Chevelle restoration and authenticity guide 19701972. Faster than the new ss camaros, handles great with beefier suspension mods. Sport coupe, sport sedan, convertible, and fourdoor sedan along with a pair of super sport upgrades. A case in point is chevelle magazines 1966 malibu sport coupe.
The 1970 chevrolet malibu came in a variety of versions. It underwent a recent groundup frame on restoration and is in absolutely super condition. Used 1970 chevrolet chevelles for sale oodle classifieds. The person i bought it from lived in santa fe, nm, which is high desert. Team chevelle classifieds 1964 chevelle malibu restored. Sep 01, 2010 check out this project 1970 chevy chevelle malibu receive a goodmark industries sheetmetal floor pan from the team at jim barbers classic automotive restoration specialists super chevy magazine. This 1970 chevrolet chevelle ls6, also known as lot no. Used chevrolet chevelle malibu 1970 for sale in atlanta chevrolet chevelle malibu 1970 posted by gregory benson in atlanta. This car has recently undergone a pretty intensive frame on restoration.
A complete restoration on a 1970 cheverolet chevelle malibu done by dubays body shop of saginaw, mi. Optional for 1970 only was the awesome 450horse ls6 454. We are told from the owner, that all the numbers match on. When this 1970 chevelle malibu convertible joined us, we had a license plate we werent using that was in our daughter sandra ellens name. The 1970 chevelle was a second generation abody chevrolet, spanning from years 19681972. Browse the free chevelle parts catalog and youll agree that has the largest selection of classic chevelle parts anywhere for year models 64 to 67 and 68 to 77. It underwent a highly detailed and welldocumented restoration in december.
Mostly stock styling, but with a modified attitude. The book is coauthored with rick nelson, owner of musclecar restoration and design, so you may be assured of getting some of the best information available on restoration pointers. Think of it this way and consider the car was new when purchased by its owner. What is the difference between a chevelle and a malibu. The ultimate muscle car the 1970 ls6 chevelle was americas. Buick, oldsmobile and pontiac picked their 455 engines off the shelf, while. Up for auction is a very nice 1970 chevelle malibu. How can i tell if a 1970 chevelle is an ss or a malibu. Maintaining the chevelles new body configuration with minor changes, including a new grille, taillights and rear bumper, the malibu was moved down to the entrylevel position for the chevelle model in 1974, following the discontinuation of the deluxe model. Dales 1970 chevrolet chevelle ss book explores the world of arguably the most popular chevelles of all time, the 1970 malibu sport coupe, convertible, and. There are 15 1970 to 1972 chevrolet chevelle malibus for sale today on. This piece goes inside your mirror brace hole and helps keep your mirror tight. Both the engine and transmission are original with matching numbers they have also be rebuilt with everything new on them. Not much changed on the malibu between 1978 and 1979.
The chevelle, a midsized car first introduced by chevrolet in 1963, entered the muscle car ring as a true contender with the 1970 super sport, or ss, model. Everything about restoring your chevelle back to bonestock is covered meticulously, including stepbystep instructions for chassis and interior restoration. Chevelle books musclecar restoration and design, inc. The original born withengine and transmission are still in the car the rear is not. As the car sits it has a 454 and a turbo 350 that is supposed to be in runnable condition. The engine was rebuilt in the restoration process also. In fact, the only model offered to start the model year were malibus. Ive owned this car for about 15 years and have treasured every moment with it. I purchased it already restored and recently performed the following updates to keep it fresh.
Sep 22, 2018 this 1970 chevrolet chevelle ls6, also known as lot no. Chevrolet chevelle malibu sport coupe 350 v8 is an automobile that has a 2 door coupe body style with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels. Models like 69 are insuficiently covered but nice if you have a 71. Chevrolet chevelle accessories chevrolet chevelle body moldings. During the project, both white and another ls6 expert, rick nelson, were consulted. Chevelle restoration and authenticity guide 1970 1972 is the result of this effort. This is a 1972 chevelle convertible body on a 1972 malibu convertible frame. This is a 1970 chevy chevelle with a 396 engine and a automatic transmission. Chevelle project restoration of 1970 chevrolet chevelle. Ertl elite 1970 chevrolet chevelle malibu diecast car 1. Chevelle restoration and authenticity guide 19701972 is the result of this effort. The malibu body styles included a sport coupe, sedan, and station wagon while the malibu classic body styles included all the body styles on the malibu in addition to a landau coupe. I have newer clean fender for passenger side and newer inner fenderwells. Chevelle ss restoration guide motorbooks workshop herd, paul on.
With its ample and inexpensive parts supply, ease of restoration and classic all american appeal, the 19701972 chevelle ss 454 is the muscle car that nearly. I have many pics of the restoration progress, let me know what you want to see. Chevy chevelle 1970, center console rear panel with lens by trim parts. A smallblock v8 returned to super sport chevelle ranks in 1971, and the name was simplified to ss for both the 350 and 402powered models. The car is a very original car, with perfect original. This book can give you a hand but is very very limited. Classics on autotrader is your onestop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. The diagram shown on the auction is a sample of what the frame diagram looks like that i will be sending you for your car. The standard interior featured a bench seat regardless of transmission.
I have the original 307 motor which was rebuilt and comes with the car still wrapped in plastic and loaded on a crate. Restore chevelle with a restomod interior renovation. For sale is a real 1970 chevelle ss 396 4 speed with apositraction rear and cowl induction. Order all of your american muscle car and classic vehicle restoration parts and accessories. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. The last model that chevrolet called a chevelle was 1977. Malibu was a trim package for the chevelle from 1964 to 1977, and was the most popular chevelle model. Power brakes i changed from power drum to 4wheel power disc brakes for bett. Because of that, ellen somehow became the cars name, too. Find 1970 chevrolet chevelle convertibles for sale on oodle classifieds. I am pleased to present this gorgeous 1970 chevelle ss 396.
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