Vehicle Description
If you've been dreaming of building yourself the ultimate Chevelle
SS, DO NOT start until you've had a good, long look at this '67
show piece. Getting one to this level almost never happens, you
need a ton of time, an open-checkbook, incredible patience, and a
top-end restoration shop to faithfully execute this incredibly
difficult undertaking. Built on a laser-straight, original SS car
with factory A/C, this rather stock-looking A-Body features a
thundering 572 big block V8 heart under the hood, a quick-shifting
6-speed gearbox, custom pro-touring suspension, and a presentation
that's capable of winning a trophy at every show on Earth. Stop
dreaming about the ideal build, or searching for the 'Perfect 10',
because you'll be hard-pressed to find a better '67 Chevelle than
this.
Refinished in Bolero Red during the build, there was just no point
in trying to be subtle. In the quest for perfection, the body was
brought all the way down to metal, set straight as an arrow,
aligned so evenly you could practically set your watch to it, and
then covered with layer after layer of that rich, lustrous, and
shiny red paint. The finish is better than the paint you'll find on
many new cars today, with little to no imperfections and minimal
texture, if any. Honestly, if it wasn't for the basic concept of
human subjectivity (and lawyers), we'd probably call it perfect,
although one of our guys insists he saw a microscopic chip
somewhere on the cowl hood. Nevertheless, it's the type of paint
job you'd expect at this price point, and with only 532 miles on
the build it still looks incredibly fresh. The chrome's all
dialed-in too, including the SS grille, the bumpers, rocker panel
molding, and all the brightwork around the windows and roof, and
with that black vinyl top and blacked-out SS tail panel there's a
perfect amount of contrast to counter the red finish. Yeah, she's a
looker.
At first glance, the interior looks all stock, but a closer
examination reveals a couple nice additions that kick things up a
notch. Low-back buckets feature black vinyl upholstery that uses
the correct factory pattern, but the material is a lot more supple
and comfortable than the hard, shiny GM stuff. Reproduction door
panels and carpets with the correct weave add to the illusion that
this is a fairly stock Chevelle SS. The original dash and gauge
cluster actually look OEM and even show slight patina, as does the
AM radio and controls for the A/C system (which makes us believe
this is indeed a factory A/C car), although the odometer was rolled
back to reveal the 'since built' mileage. There's a newer billet
steering wheel mounted atop a tilt column, a vintage tachometer
mounted to the left of it, and an 8-ball topped chrome shifter
jutting out of the center console that also houses an SS-spec clock
just ahead of it. Everything shows very little (if any) wear
inside, including the crack-free dash pad, taut headliner, and
backseat that's probably never seen a human being. Out back, the
trunk was neatly finished with correct spatter paint and a
reproduction plaid mat, proudly showing off this Chevelle's
incredibly solid pans.
Mechanically, this car is a wolf in, well, wolf's clothing. The GM
crate 572 cubic inch V8 big block is topped by GM Performance
aluminum heads, an aluminum air-gap intake, and a Holley QuickFuel
4-barrel carburetor that work together to give it plenty of BOOM. A
big aluminum radiator keeps it cool, a full MSD ignition ensures it
fires quickly, and Lemons headers feed into a custom H-pipe dual
exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers that sounds downright
erotic. The engine bay itself is ready to be shown as well, with
orange '572 Chevrolet' valve covers, a matching air cleaner, and
Chevy Orange enamel on the block itself that really pops out from
the satin black inner fenders and smoothed firewall. Accessories
like power steering and 4-wheel disc brakes are a no-brainer on any
restomod, and team up with a sporty suspension chock-full of
performance goodies, including tubular A-arms and a big sway bar up
front, an X-Factor cross member, and adjustable coilovers out back.
The 6-speed manual transmission is a perfect dance partner for the
big block, spinning a custom heavy duty driveshaft that hooks to a
heavy-duty 12-bolt rear end that can easily handle all the added
power. The undercarriage is show-ready as well, mini-tubbed with
gorgeous floorpans and brand new components everywhere you look.
Finally, 17-inch Torque Thrusts wear staggered 245/45/17 front and
315/35/17 rear Nitto performance radials that full the fenders
perfectly and set that wicked stance.
There's so much going on in this car that you really need to call
to get the full story. But rest assured, it is every bit as amazing
as it looks in our pics. Call today!
