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Is my 1970 Chevelle SS a Clone?
Posted by chevyss in Information on February 5th, 2010
1970 Chevelle SS
How to spot a genuine SS Chevelle / El Camino
by: Daniel Carr (Part 3)
In 1970, there were two different SS packages available. One was the “Z25″ SS-396 and the other was the “Z15″ SS-454. There were only two engine choices for the SS-396: the 350 and 375 horsepower versions. It was a confusing year for 396 buyers. The 396 engines now actually displaced 402 cubic inches, but were still called a “396″ when installed in an SS. There was also a new 330 horsepower “LS3″ big-block “400″ engine option available for the non-SS Malibu and El Camino Custom. To confuse things even further, there was a 400 cubic inch 2-bbl small-block available (only in the ‘70 Monte Carlo).
The Malibu “400″ big-block was also actually a 402, and was basically an overbored version of the 325 horsepower 396 motor that had been available on the ‘68 and ‘69 SSs. The “Malibu 400″ package, produced from ‘70-’72 on the Chevelle and El Camino is fairly scarce today. The reason is that many of these big-block vehicles have been converted to SS clones. In stock form, the Malibu 400 and El Camino 400 carried “400″ emblems on the fenders.
A very limited number of SS Chevelles with the 375 HP 396 and the “L89″ aluminum heads were produced in ‘70.
There were two engines available for the ‘70 SS-454 : the 360 horsepower “LS5″ and the 450 horsepower “LS6″. The ‘70 LS5 Chevelle is actually rarer than the ‘70 LS6 Chevelle. The LS6 was only available in the ‘70 Chevelle, the ‘70 El Camino, and the ‘71 Corvette. It was never available to the public in *any* other cars. The ‘70 LS5 motor used in the Corvette was identical to the Chevelle LS5, but for marketing reasons the Corvette rating was 390 horsepower. There was purported to be one known LS6 Chevelle with the L89 aluminum head option, but it is now generally believed that this car (and its documentation) is fake. Chevrolet also had an experimental LS7 engine that was supposed to be available in the ‘70 Corvette, but never materialized. However, the LS7 heads were available over the counter at GM dealers in ‘71 and ‘72. No factory built LS7 cars were ever sold to the public. Read the rest of this entry »
69 Chevy SS – Real or Fake?
Posted by chevyss in Information on January 15th, 2010
1969 Chevelle SS For Sale
How to spot a genuine SS Chevelle / El Camino
by: Daniel Carr (Part 2)
From 1969 on, the SS was no longer a separate model. Instead, it was now an “SS” option package added to a 300 Deluxe model, Malibu model, or El Camino Custom model. 1969 was the only model year that the SS package could be ordered on the base model Chevelle 300 Deluxe (as a 2-door coupe or a 2-door post sedan). The only SS option in ‘69 was the “Z25″ SS-396 package. The ‘69 and up cars are harder to authenticate because the VIN can not be used to confirm if the car is an SS.
There were two colors that were exclusive to the ‘69 SS. “Monaco Orange” (code 72) and “Daytona Yellow” (code 76). If either of these paint codes appear on the cowl tag (and the cowl tag is genuine) then that would prove the car to be a genuine SS.
VIN tag doesn’t tell you much
If someone had a nice ‘69 Malibu, and a rusted out ‘69 SS, it would be easy for them to simply move the SS equipment over to the Malibu. As long as they did not alter or move the VIN plates or cowl tags, this would be perfectly legal, and since the VIN tag doesn’t tell you much, there would be almost no way for you to know.
From ‘69 on, single-piston disk brakes were STANDARD equipment with the SS package. These brakes are easier to find parts for than the earlier four-piston disk brakes.
Chevrolet literature indicates that the only way to get a 396 was with the SS package. However, there appears to be at least one late-production Chevelle that was built with a 396 and all the required SS equipment, but the “Z25″ SS-396 option was not listed on the car’s build sheet. It is believed that this car came from the factory with “SS” emblems, but that is not 100% certain.
1969 Z 28 Camaro
Posted by Chevy Super Sport RSS feed in Feature Cars on January 9th, 2010
1969 Z-28 Camaro ralley green with comfort weave interior. This car is documented and certified by the GURU Jerry McNeish. This is a very early z 09D of 68 with a born with engine build of 9-11 cool stuff. The M-21 trans shifts smooth and the born with rear is a nice 355 perfect for cruising.The paint is bb cc on original sheet metal its crisp and laser straight. Some of the options are console with gauges, tilt wheel,with wood grain interior. Car comes with restore pics and all engine parts with detailed pictures. The flow masters exhaust is not original but with the stock manifolds this baby sounds great and scoots. What better investment than a ## match documented 1969 Z. ONLY $57,900
1967 Corvette Big Block
Posted by Chevy Super Sport RSS feed in Feature Cars on January 8th, 2010
Erics Muscle Cars is proud to offer this 67 corvette 427/400hp fact a/c tri-power tank sticker fully documented 1 repaint correct color combo goodwood green/white stinger and interior (rare) need $77,500 obo
1966 Chevelle SS Convertible
Posted by Chevy Super Sport RSS feed in Feature Cars on January 8th, 2010
Erics Muscle Cars is proud to offer this real 66 Chevelle SS. The beautiful big block is just out of paint shop after being taken down to bare metal and getting a new Marina Blue paint job. No expense was spared as all chrome, trim and rubber is being replaced. If you want a show quality 4 speed Chevelle….look no further. ONLY $42,900
68 Chevelle/El Camino SS – Real or a Clone?
Posted by chevyss in Information on January 7th, 2010
Chevy SS - Real or Not?
How to spot a genuine SS Chevelle / El Camino
by: Daniel Carr (Part 1)
It is easy to spot an SS Chevelle compared to a “plain-Jane” model. However, it is not so easy to tell the difference between a genuine SS and a plain Malibu which has been altered to look like an SS. There are far more SS “look-a-likes” out there than people realize. There may even be more SS clones out there than genuine SS.
In the next couple of weeks, I will post, by year (68 – 73) a “what to look for” when searching for your Chevelle / El Camino Chevy SS. This article was written by Daniel Carr and posted over at chevelles.com
68 Chevelle SS / El Camino SS
In 1968, the SS was a separate model (the “SS-396″). Therefor, it can be identified by the VIN number. For example, a 1968 El Camino with a VIN number starting with “13880″ would be a genuine SS-396 model, while a ‘68 El Camino with the VIN “13680″ would be a non-SS “Malibu” version of the El Camino. All genuine Super Sports from 1966-1968 have an “8″ as the third digit of the VIN.
1968 was also the first year you could get an El Camino SS, and it is the only year for a separate El Camino SS model.
Genuine ‘68 SS-396 Chevelles had chrome trim pieces on the lower body sides both in front of, and BEHIND the rear wheels. The non-SS versions had the same trim in front of the rear wheels, but not behind them. None of the ‘68 Chevelle or El Camino models came with wheel well trim.
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Buy or Sell Your Chevy Super Sport
Just want to let you know that www.chevysupersport.com is up and live.
This is a classifieds site which caters to customers who are interested in buying, selling and/or trading for a Chevy Muscle Cars.
Everyone is welcome to submit an ad for free (dealers included).
I’m still tweaking the site so when you get a chance, check it out and let me know what you think. I’m open to any and all feedback.
Hopefully this is one more step in becoming your number one sport for Chevy muscle cars.
My Day at the Auction!
Mecum Auction Block
I wanted to write and tell you about my experience at the Mecum auction two weeks ago. What a great experience; Let me first start by saying, this is the largest and most extravagant auction Mecum holds every year. If you ever get a chance to go to the Indianapolis or Kissimmee auctions, I would strongly suggest doing so. The cars or I should say, creatively restored “to mint condition” cars were amazing!
Starting Wednesday, there were approximately 1500 cars that went across the block that weekend, and 80% of those cars were unbelievable. This was literally the “Holy Grail” of muscle cars! Everywhere you turned, there was a car that brought you back to your good ole’ days; Chevy’s, Buick, Pontiac, Ford, everything your heat desired.
The auction prices went anywhere from $2,000 – to 6+ MILLION! This was Indianapolis’ Concourse De’ Elegance, not the same type of classics, but they held their own with the big boys in Pebble Beach. Oh and by the way, Mecum set a record with the most cars sold by this company and the most revenue produced for the auction.
Lights! Camera! Action!
If you had a pulse, being in their environment, made your heart race! The anticipation, speed of the auction, the lights, the camera’s, the gestures, the people, the auctioneers, the experts, the clapping and applause was something surreal! You really have to be able to contain yourself or you can get caught up very quickly and find yourself going home with a beautiful car you couldn’t afford.
Before our car went across the block it was extremely intimidating. I decided to walk along side our car before it got to the block, but that also meant, I had to walk side by side with some real heavy hitters too, which were, a Chevy Impala 409 and a 70’ Chevelle Convertible, not that we didn’t have a beauty to sell, but if you know about muscles, you know how intimidated I was.
Everything goes through your mind at that moment; did we pick the right paint color? How does the body look? Should we have put the top up or down? What mistakes did we make in the process? Why is this person looking at the car that way? Did we set the right reserve price? Did I turn off the oven when I left the house on Thursday? Everything and anything goes through your mind – you really find yourself racing for answers before it goes across; and then all of sudden….there you are, in the front of everyone – Lights! Camera! Action! Read the rest of this entry »
Indianapolis Mecum Auction
1969 Oldsmobile 442
The Spring Classic Mecum Auction in Indianapolis starts Wednesday May 13, 2009 and will run through Sunday the 17th. Over 1,250 cars will cross the block and our good friend will have his beautiful 1969 Oldsmobile 442 convertible on that famous stage, Sunday around 12:40.
Mecum offers two great ways to watch the auction live. Mecum’s Webcast streaming video and high-definition TV coverage ( check you local listings).
Here at Chevy Super Sport we’ll be streaming Saturday and Sundays auction live for your viewing pleasure.
Here are some of the cars that will be up for sale:
- 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
- 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle convertible
- 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible
- 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28
- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
- 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
- 1970 Plymouth Hemi Barracuda Convertible
- 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
Let us know what you think of the auction and/or any of the classic cars in it. See you on the 16th
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Chevy SS Classified Ads- split bench seat with headrests
- 1969 Camaro SS RestoMod
- CAMARO Original FENDERS, DOORS & More
- CAMARO Original PARTS
- Camaro Z28 302/327/350 Lower Radiator Hose -
- Lower Radiator Hose - Camaro Z28 302/327/350
- Chevelle/El Camino/Monte Carlo SS Dash Assembly
- Small Block Upper Alternator Bracket 69-72 Camaro, Nova, Chevelle, Pass
- Chevy Big Block Alternator Bracket Set (9 Pieces)
- Chevy Open Element Air Cleaner Base with Breather Tube
- Chevy Open Element Air Cleaner Assembly
- EL CAMINO
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