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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. Gto, lemans, tempest, grand prix, bonneville, catalina. Malibu was a trim package for the chevelle from 1964 to 1977, and was the most popular chevelle model.

Chevelle ss restoration guide motorbooks workshop herd, paul on. Ertl elite 1970 chevrolet chevelle malibu diecast car 1. This car has recently undergone a pretty intensive frame on restoration. The base z15 engine was the 360horsepower, 454cid ls5 big block.

Sport coupe, sport sedan, convertible, and fourdoor sedan along with a pair of super sport upgrades. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. 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. I have newer clean fender for passenger side and newer inner fenderwells. It underwent a recent groundup frame on restoration and is in absolutely super condition. 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. The only rust spot visible is on the lower corner of the passenger fender. This has the much talked about high horsepower ls6 454 v8 and a turbo 400 transmission. The standard interior featured a bench seat regardless of transmission. 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.

As the car sits it has a 454 and a turbo 350 that is supposed to be in runnable condition. A great classic at what i think is a good price for a frame off resto. I have the original 307 motor which was rebuilt and comes with the car still wrapped in plastic and loaded on a crate. It features bucket seats, console with gauges, 4 speed trans. 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. The person i bought it from lived in santa fe, nm, which is high desert. It was finished in cranberry red paint with black stripes over a white bench seat interior. Both the engine and transmission are original with matching numbers they have also be rebuilt with everything new on them. What is the difference between a chevelle and a malibu. The engine was rebuilt in the restoration process also. Chevelle project restoration of 1970 chevrolet chevelle. Opgi carries thousands of classic gm restoration parts and accessories offered in 14 free catalogs. Please save this channel by supporting us on patreon.

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. This is a 1970 chevy chevelle with a 396 engine and a automatic transmission. A complete restoration on a 1970 cheverolet chevelle malibu done by dubays body shop of saginaw, mi. Chevelle books musclecar restoration and design, inc. Optional for 1970 only was the awesome 450horse ls6 454. Everything about restoring your chevelle back to bonestock is covered meticulously, including stepbystep instructions for chassis and interior restoration. Restore chevelle with a restomod interior renovation. 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.

I am pleased to present this gorgeous 1970 chevelle ss 396. Ive owned this car for about 15 years and have treasured every moment with it. With a bigblock engine and fancy factory stripingplus different gauges, sport suspension, wheel covers and bucket seats as options. Think of it this way and consider the car was new when purchased by its owner. 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. Chevrolet chevelle accessories chevrolet chevelle body moldings. A case in point is chevelle magazines 1966 malibu sport coupe. Above average and well maintained representation of the model. I have many pics of the restoration progress, let me know what you want to see. Rear outer wheelhouse speaker shelf trunk weather strip gutter set. I purchased it already restored and recently performed the following updates to keep it fresh. During the project, both white and another ls6 expert, rick nelson, were consulted.

Classic chevelle restoration parts chevelle parts catalog. Restoration restauration chevelle malibu 1976 duration. Up for auction is a very nice 1970 chevelle malibu. Used 1970 chevrolet chevelles for sale oodle classifieds. Renovating your restomod style chevelle doesnt mean it has to go back to the same exact interior it came with from the factory. Team chevelle classifieds 1964 chevelle malibu restored. This is a gm of canada built super sport and it comes with the supporting documents from canada. When this 1970 chevelle malibu convertible joined us, we had a license plate we werent using that was in our daughter sandra ellens name. There are 15 1970 to 1972 chevrolet chevelle malibus for sale today on. Jun 25, 2012 a complete restoration on a 1970 cheverolet chevelle malibu done by dubays body shop of saginaw, mi. Chevelle restoration and authenticity guide 19701972.

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. Chevelle restoration and authenticity guide 1970 1972 is the result of this effort. Used chevrolet chevelle malibu 1970 for sale in atlanta. 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. The original born withengine and transmission are still in the car the rear is not. The ultimate muscle car the 1970 ls6 chevelle was americas. Not cut from some cheap plexiglass, trim parts injection molds each center console rear panel to insure a perfect fit.

Used chevrolet chevelle malibu 1970 for sale in atlanta chevrolet chevelle malibu 1970 posted by gregory benson in atlanta. 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. Interior mirror antimovement insert new interior rear view mirror bracket screw wedge antimovement insert for your 1964 1972 chevelle and 1962 1972 nova. The 1970 ls6 ss454 chevelle rode on a 112inch wheelbase. The 1970 chevrolet chevelle and chevrolet malibu line was tilted more heavily than ever in favor of malibu models. Order all of your american muscle car and classic vehicle restoration parts and accessories. Not much changed on the malibu between 1978 and 1979. The 1970 chevelle was a second generation abody chevrolet, spanning from years 19681972.

Buick, oldsmobile and pontiac picked their 455 engines off the shelf, while. The 1979 chevrolet malibu was a midsize vehicle available as both the malibu and malibu classic. It underwent a highly detailed and welldocumented restoration in december. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.

Because of that, ellen somehow became the cars name, too. 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. We are told from the owner, that all the numbers match on. Faster than the new ss camaros, handles great with beefier suspension mods. This 1970 chevrolet chevelle ls6 underwent an overthetop frameoff rotisserie restoration completed in december 2017. This piece goes inside your mirror brace hole and helps keep your mirror tight. Chevelle restoration and authenticity guide 19701972 is the result of this effort.

Author and historian dale mcintosh pairs with restoration expert rick nelson to provide this bible of authenticity on the legendary 1970, 1971, and 1972 chevelle models. Mostly stock styling, but with a modified attitude. In fact, the only model offered to start the model year were malibus. Models like 69 are insuficiently covered but nice if you have a 71. Power brakes i changed from power drum to 4wheel power disc brakes for bett. With a bigblock engine and fancy factory stripingplus different gauges, sport suspension, wheel covers and bucket seats as optionsit was far more popular.

Sep 22, 2018 this 1970 chevrolet chevelle ls6, also known as lot no. 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. This is a 1972 chevelle convertible body on a 1972 malibu convertible frame. Chevy chevelle 1970, center console rear panel with lens by trim parts. Find 1970 chevrolet chevelle convertibles for sale on oodle classifieds. The last model that chevrolet called a chevelle was 1977.