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Chevrolets first generation Chevelle is a timeless design that, no matter how its built, always remains fresh and alluring. Stock, modified, race, pro-touring, whatever; the clean lines and balanced stance on these tough muscle machines mix classic swagger with a modernist look that serves as the perfect platform for a variety of modifications. And best of all, the Chevelle lines universal appeal and high production numbers mean it has one of the largest aftermarket support networks in the entire collector car hobby. Born from that awesome combination of appeal and support, this killer 1967 pro-touring convertible is so far over the top its actually down the other side, and on fire from a high rate of speed! A true SS396 body thats been converted into one of the sickest rides around via a completely custom chassis and a GM Performance Part Ram Jet 502, this red-hot Chevrolet drop-top is a killer magazine centerfold thats just waiting to be discovered. If youre shopping for a fully-sorted cruiser that puts a 21st century spin on an old school favorite, youre looking at your next car!
During a professional nut and bolt rotisserie restoration this solid Chevelle Super Sport was entirely disassembled and completely striped of its dull original paint. After a bit of hard work, the cars clean body presented itself as an excellent foundation for a slick coat of modern urethane. And finally, starting with a freshly restored convertible, the crew at Paradise Road Speed and Custom was contracted to turn an already desirable car into a ground pounding showstopper! The problem was, after a fine tooth inspection, Paradise decided the cars rebuild wasnt up to snuff for a vision as grand as theirs. So they decided to soda-blast its body, throw away its dated frame, and nix its antiquated drivetrain in what amounted to a build that started from scratch. When the dust finally settled, more than $120K was spent on turning a well-restored bowtie into a first-rate bad boy. And the end result is a fantastic looking hot rod that oozes cool even when its sitting still!
Unlike most pro-touring builds this Chevelle wasnt entirely stripped of stainless, ornamentation and trim. But the baubles and bolt-ons were definitely kept to a minimum in order to showcase the bodys awesome coke bottle profile and intimidating street presence. Up front, a stainless body-width grille hangs a bright SS 502 emblem and four clear headlights above a show-worthy chrome bumper thats complete with small amber parking lamps. At the top of the car, a custom-fabricated steel hood props traditional chrome louvers in front of a new windshield thats cleared by bright stainless wipers, framed by like-new trim and capped by a bright white top. At the sides of the car ribbed rocker guards, dent-free wheel well openings and traditional chrome door handles combine with a chrome bowtie mirror, traditional Super Sport quarter emblems and 502-branded cross-flags to add a little flash to a sea of red basecoat. And out back, a familiar black valence centers a bright SS emblem between perfectly clear tail lights, small reverse lamps and a second chrome bumper thats been modified to accommodate large, rolled exhaust tips.
Its not immediately apparent why this Chevelles custom hood carries such a dome until you see whats underneath it. Pop the latch, fling up the steel and youll find 502 cubic inches of GM Performance Parts Ram Jet V8 that produces a massive 502 horsepower and an explosive 565 lb./ft. of torque. Whats better: more than 500 lb./ft. of that torque is available as low as 2,500 RPM! Can you say stump puller? At the top of the big mill, amazing throttle response and modern drivability are provided by a ram jet intake thats wired with full computer control, fitted with a reusable air filter and monitored by an Aeromotive pressure regulator and an Auto Meter pressure gauge. Beneath that intake, a cross-drilled and externally balanced steel nitride crank combines with forged pistons and forged, shot-peened and magnafluxed connecting rods to create stout 9.6 to 1 compression. And between those forged internals, the stock GMPP cam was pulled in favor of a Bob Cook billet stick (218/228@.050, 578/578) which trades a little duration for a bit of lift to work great with GMs computer controlled speed density system. The engines large oval port aluminum heads hang dark CHEVROLET branded valve covers over attractive Hooker long tube headers. At the back of those headers, an aftermarket points distributor sends spark through fresh MSD Super Conductor plug wires. In front of those wires, a full set of March pulleys and billet brackets spin a chrome Engine Works alternator above a high performance Weiand water pump and a polished Saginaw power steering pump. And in front of those pumps a heavy duty aluminum radiator, which is equipped with a chrome overflow tank and two SPAL electric pusher fans, barely breaks a sweat to keep things cool. Aesthetically, this bright red engine bay is holding up well. And small items like billet breathers, braided hoses, chrome dress up pieces and a fluid reservoir for the cars hydraulic clutch add a heavy dose of both form and function.
While you might think that monstrous engine is this Chevys biggest selling point, the best stuff can be found underneath its slick red body! To start with, theres a high dollar Keisler Engineering Tremec TKO500 5-speed which keeps the power up at the stoplight and the revs down on the highway. That transmission leads a rugged TA Performance 12 bolt rear end which has been powder coated for both appearance and durability. That rear end transfers power to a triangulated four link rear suspension which is complete with Strange adjustable coil over shocks. That triangulated four link pushes a double A-arm front suspension which makes good use of tubular control arms, Flaming River power rack and pinion steering, sway bar end links with Heim joints, and two more Strange adjustable coil over shocks. Those suspensions hold up a modern Art Morrison chassis thats been powder coated and bolted to clean floorpans which are expertly finished in satin black Line-X. That chassis stops are provided by a Wilwood four wheel disc brake system which employs Morrison spindles, 4-piston calipers and high quality braided hoses. The cars spent gases are ushered away by great sounding Flowmaster dual chamber mufflers that are woven into a network of ceramic coated exhaust pipes. And all this top notch hardware rides on a slick set of Wheel Vintiques billet Rally wheels which spin 245/45/18 Ventus Sport radials in front of 275/40/20 Hankook Ventus ST radials. Urethane suspension bushings combine with urethane body, motor and transmission mounts to keep unwanted motion in check without rattling out your fillings. All fuel lines are braided pieces with Earls fittings and Aeromotive components supplying the get up and go for the big engines get up and go juice. And every time you look for this Chevelles final finishing touch, you run into more and more details like a high quality Lokar parking brake cable and a cool Heidts power steering adjuster!
Like its exterior, this Super Sports interior is a masterful blend of old and new that features the comfort and convenience of modern technology wrapped in classic Chevrolet design ...For more information please call the seller. 
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STOCK/INV. NUMBER:
132906
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