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1970 Corvette Stingray

Chevrolet seemed to get everything together for the 1970 model year.  Because of a UAW strike, the 1969 model run was extended two months longer than usual, which may have been the time Chevy needed to make the 70′ a better car.  The strike was no doubt a factor in the 69′ production record, but it also delayed the 70’s from reaching dealer show rooms until February, and that sent Corvette production plummeting to just 17,316 – its lowest point since 1962.  

Corvette cosmetics were again altered only in detail for 1970.  The extreme body-side tuck-under on the 1968-69 models was found to be susceptible to stone damage, so Chevy flared the aft portions of each wheel opening, which helped somewhat. The grille – actually false since the radiator air intake was on the car’s underside was changed from horizontal bars to an egg-crate pattern, and the parking lamps changed from small, round units to clear-lens, amber-bulb, rectangular fixtures.  The grille pattern was repeated on the front fender vents, replacing the four “gills” used previously.  The dual exhaust outlets also shifted from the round to the rectangular.  

Inside, the seats were shaped to provide better lateral support, more headroom, and easier access to the still-lidless cargo bay.  The shoulder belts, separate from the lap belts, got inertial storage reels, thus ending some cockpit clutter.  Carried over from the 1969 was a three-pocket map pouch on the passenger side of the dash, which provided more convenient small-item stowage than the hard-to-reach twin lidded bins behind the seats.  A deluxe interior group was added to the operations list, consisting of full cut-pile carpeting and ersatz wood trim on the console and doors.  

Road and Track tried a 1970′ Corvette with the stock 454 and automatic.  It recorded 7.0 seconds in the 0-60 mph run, a 15.0 second quarter mile at 93 mph, and top speed of 144 mph.  Editors described it as “one of the better Corvettes they had driven lately.” Read the rest of this entry »

1967 Chevelle / Malibu SS

The Chevrolet Chevelle earned its reputation as a high value, fun and reliable car with models such as this week’s ride, a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Convertible owned by Jack Grabowski of Berwick.

The Chevelle was produced by Chevy from 1964-1977 and was one of General Motors’ most successful cars of all time. During the Chevelle’s run, the model’s top level was the Malibu, which became so well known that the Chevelle was renamed that. Grabowski’s 1966 Malibu is the two-door convertible that features a 283 cubic inch V8 engine and a Powerglide automatic transmission.

“The 283 inch engine and the four barrel carburetor give this car a lot of power,” Grabowski said. “I also added an aluminum intake and an aftermarket air cleaner to get the air in there a little better.”

The 1966 Chevelle Malibu was the first year for the “Coke bottle” body shape, which became a fad for American cars in the mid to late 1960s. The 8-cylinder Chevelle was the only one to earn the “SS” (Super Sport) designation in 1966.

The car was originally light blue, so Grabowski had it repainted maroon metallic and replaced the convertible top so that it would be bright white.

“The car really pops when you see the bright white top against the darker body color,” he said.

The car also features a white interior with a column shift, original factory AM radio, an in-dash electric clock, and enough seating for six.

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1965 Impala SS

Wow a beautiful 1965 Impala SS has been listed on my classifieds site. Check it out

This is an original 327 Impala SS auto, with all new base coat clear coat PPG paint job. The 327ci is all original (rebuilt) about 10K ago, with a brand new edelbrock carb; however the original rochester quadrajet will come with the purchase.

This car is beautiful and turns heads everywhere it goes. Original SS hubcaps, tires brand new white walls, trunk, floors are all original and in great shape. Brand new interior (headliner, sun visors carpet, plush white vinyl seats, dash pad, etc..) Original A/M F/M radio, Dash is all original with no cuts whatsover. Brand new muffler and exhaust- sounds great! – I have the original PROTECTO PLATE and owners manual for this car; as well as years of registrations along with the certificate of title.

For more  information and pictures go to www.chevysupersport.com

Beautiful Camaro

Check out this 1970 Camaro that was posted on my classified site.

New Bahama Blue Metallic paint, White Super Sport Stripes and New Black cloth bucket seat interior. New and complete gauge package. Fresh 350 Good-wrench Crate motor, 2 V, with 350 Automatic transmission.

She cruises smoothly on the new 245/45/17 Cooper Zeon Tires and really shines with the new 17 inch Torque thrust wheels. Asking: $18,900.00 obo

To get more information and photos at www.chevysupersport.com

Custom Design by Steve Stanford

Trying to put an old face on a newer body style typically results in an abomination-we’ve seen ‘em by the dozen. However, Steve Stanford has developed the only body kit concept we’ve ever seen that takes full advantage of the third-gen Camaro’s styling strengths and eliminates its weaknesses. It works surprisingly well, doesn’t it? The best part of this concept is it’s totally doable without major surgery. The body is stone stock, and the fifth-gen Camaro body kit is designed to bolt in place of the original front and rear fasciae, hood, and rocker covers. The key here is proportion. The two cars share little more than a nameplate, so a critical artist’s eye is needed to pull it off successfully. Would it sell? The kit would no doubt be expensive if developed, but considering the abundance of supercheap third-gens out there, plus the price of a fifth-gen, we think it could be an investment many owners would be willing to make.

See more amazing work over at hotrod.com