This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS has undergone a complete frame off restoration back to showroom condition. Built in Arlington, Texas in the second week of May, the Chevelle is finished in correct Cranberry Red with a Cranberry Red (75 75) top over a black Strato Bucket interior (756). It comes with its numbers matching engine, number matching transmission, and original rear end.
During the restoration, the body of the car was stripped down to bare metal and the frame was media blasted. Post blocking and sanding, the body received a two stage base/clear paint job that was color sanded and buffed to a proper show car finish. The stainless trim has been redone, and the chrome bumpers were replaced. All the body rubbers are new from front to rear and the glass is all original with the exception of the windshield.
The interior was redone in the proper code 756 black Strato buckets with the factory console. All gauges work properly, and the radio has been upgraded to a digital unit with JBL speakers in the rear and Kenwood up front. The A/C system in the car was completely restored by Classic Auto Air, and was converted to properly work on 134A. It has the proper factory look and blows ice cold. The car also has a brand new wiring harness from front to rear
The Chevelle SS retains its original, matching numbers L34 350 hp 396 CI engine. The engine was originally assembled on 4/22, predating the assembly of the car in the second week of May. The block was cast on November 18th, and the casting number is 396985. During the restoration, the engine was rebuilt by MBJ in St. Louis. Prior to assembly, the it was balanced and bronze guides were added to the heads. The transmission is also the original, matching numbers Turbo Hydramatic 400 unit per the serial number on the side of the case. The exhaust system is a top of the line, and factory correct Gardner Concourse Show Package. Gardner makes an exact replica of the original systems that came on these cars.
The brakes were completely rebuilt with all new steel lines and hoses. The master cylinder is new, and the original booster was rebuilt. The springs are the correct originals and the shocks have been updated to Bilstein units. The steering gearbox has been changed to a quick ratio 12:1 box, and the steering column was rebuilt as well. The suspension uses Extreme Energy Urethane bushings and the tie rods and ball joints are all Moog.
The Chevelle is a super clean and fully restored car from top to bottom. For the Chevrolet enthusiast looking for a fully restored Muscle Car, this Chevelle is the business:
Brakes:
- All New Steel Lines and Hoses
- New Master Cylinder
- Rebuilt Calipers
- New Rotors
- Rebuilt Original Booster
Chassis:
- Sand Blasted and Painted Chassis Black
- Extreme Energy Urethane Bushings
- Bilstein Shocks
- Springs (Original)
Steering:
- Rebuilt by Power Steering Services
- Gear Box Changed Ratio to 12:1 Quick Ratio
- Power Steering Pump also by P.S.S.
- Steering Column Rebuilt by Fitz’s
- All New Moog Tie rod ends and Ball Joints
Engine: L34/396 CI
- CTW Code block 396/350 w/Turbo 400
- Assembled on 4/22
- Casting number: 3969854
- Engine work completed at MBJ Machine
- Numbers Matching
- Bored Decked and Balanced
- All New Bearings and Freeze Plugs
- New Cam Lifter and Springs
- Pertronix Hei Distributor and Coil and
Wires
- ACDelco Starter
- Heads were Decked and Bronze Guides Added
Transmission:
- CF Code TH400 (1970 Big block)
- 449 date code (built the 449th day from Jan 1, 1969)
- Matching numbers per serial number on driver side
- Rebuilt at Transmissions to Go
- Original 400 Turbo Hydramatic
- New Flywheel and Torque Converter
Rear End:
- CCW code rear end(3.31)
- Cast on April 5th, 1970
- Assembled the 23rd of April in Baltimore, 1st shift
- 12 Bolt original to car per build date sequence
- New Bearings and Seals
- Rebuilt Posi unit
Brakes:
- All New Steel Lines and Hoses
- New Master Cylinder
- Rebuilt Calipers
- New Rotors
- Rebuilt Original Booster
Chassis:
- Sand Blasted and Painted Chassis Black
- Extreme Energy Urethane Bushings
- Bilstein Shocks
- Springs (Original)
Steering:
- Rebuilt by Power Steering Services
- Gear Box Changed Ratio to 12:1 Quick Ratio
- Power Steering Pump also by P.S.S.
- Steering Column Rebuilt by Fitz’s
- All New Moog Tie rod ends and Ball Joints
Electrical:
- All New Wiring Harnesses from M&H Electric Fabricators
Air Conditioning:
- Classic Auto Air
- New Heater Core
- Completed Resto and 134 A Conversion
Exhaust:
- Gardner Concours Show Package
Fuel:
- New Tank and Lines
- New Pump Sending Unit
Glass:
- Original except windshield
Stereo:
- Classic Car Audio
- 200 Watts
- JBL Rear
- Kenwood Front
Wheels:
- Year One 17" Magnums
