Vehicle Description
A two-year complete, nut-and-bolt, frame-off restoration was just
completed on this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 re-creation
convertible. This car has spent its entire life in the salt-free,
dry climate of Colorado and it retains nearly all of its original
sheet metal down to the floors and trunk. Even the hood is
original. The body was blocked and primed three times, with GM gaps
on the body panels. The LeMans Blue finish was done in Sikkens base
coat/clear coat paint, then blocked to a laser-straight finish and
polished to a mirror-like shine. The frame was completely taken
down to bare steel and everything was powder-coated or painted in
correct Concours finish. It is powered by a 396ci 8-cylinder engine
backed by its factory 400 Turbo automatic transmission all attached
to the factory 12-bolt rear end with 355 gears. This Chevelle has
been upgraded with a larger crank and cam/roller rockers and a
375hp aluminum intake was added to replicate the 375hp look. Its
2�" exhaust with period-correct mufflers is finished off with
factory chrome tips. A brand-new, black convertible top protects
the completely restored optional bucket seats, factory gauges,
power steering, power disc brakes, power top and factory console.
This Chevelle rides on the factory-style SS wheels upgraded to 15"
with BF Goodrich tires. Entirely new brake lines, fuel lines, and
emergency brake components were replaced and assembled to factory
specs.