Vehicle Description
A full custom build by the Roadster Shop in Mundelein, Illinois,
this fully custom 1970 Chevelle is the brainchild of a dedicated
car enthusiast in pursuit of the baddest Chevelle on street. The
search came to an end when he commissioned Roadster Shop to begin
their magic. "They are building the most innovative and highest
performance muscle cars around by far. I didn't even call another
shop." There is no improvement to be had for the lines of a 1970
Chevelle, so the goal was to simply make it low, menacing, and a
force to be reckoned with
Roadster Shop's Fast Track chassis is a stout unit to say the least
and is highly regarded as the best performance chassis money can
buy. Designed for strength and performance to exceedingly bring
ride and performance into the 21st century while keeping everything
underneath just above rocker panel height, ensuring a clean,
sanitary look. RS includes tubular control arms, 4-link, a splined
1.25-inch diameter front antisway bar and Penske double-adjustable
coil over shocks at each corner. The 'rails are relocated inward to
readily receive a massive 345-section tire. Billet C6 spindles (and
ZO6 hubs) are directed by a quick-ratio rack steering system. It
was the clear winner for this type of build.
Braking is supplied by a set of Wilwood 13-inch discs, six-piston
calipers in front and 12-inch, four-caliper units in the rear. The
tires and wheels are Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, 305/30 and
345/30, on Lexani forged 19x10 & 20x13.
In the matter of acceleration, a 427-cubic-inch LS3 from Turn Key
Engine Supply was selected. The bottom end spins a 4340 crankshaft
and forged H-beam connecting rods, and Mahle forged pistons fitted
to 70cc LS3 heads, yielding a compression ratio of 10.7:1. Specs
for the hydraulic roller cam are proprietary, but the system
maintains 5/16-inch pushrods, a 1.7:1 rocker arm ratio, double
valve springs, and chromoly retainers.
Induction is composed of an Edelbrock intake manifold and a FAST
injector drawing through a mechanical 90mm throttle body. The
system is fed by a Rick's/Vaporworks CTS-V fuel pump and dressed
with Wegner Motorsports billet rocker covers and billet serpentine
accessory drive system. RS fabricated exhaust with stainless-coated
1 7/8-inch primaries plumbed into 3-inch stainless steel pipes and
Borla XR-1 mufflers. The exhaust terminates at the center-exit in
the custom-built bumper. Cooling is handled by a Ron Davis aluminum
radiator and Vintage Air HVAC system. To contain the output of the
7.0-liter engine, a complete Centerforce system-flywheel, Dual
Friction 10.5-inch discs, and pressure plate-and a Tremec T-56
Magnum stuck to a Quick Time bellhousing were chosen. An estimated
635 hp and 580 lb-ft of torque ends up at the Strange Engineering
9-inch, which was fitted with a Truetrac differential and 3.90:1
gears.
Inside, the fully custom approach continues with modern styled
bucket seats, a sleek, fluid console; and a rear bench seat that
matches the fronts-all of it swathed in leather. The headliner is
expertly stretched in suede-like Alcantara. A completely overhauled
dash hangs a full color gauge display, a touch screen stereo, and
trick perimeter lighting. All that black silence is shattered by a
Jenson head unit, an Alpine amplifier, and Alpine SPS 6-inch
speakers in front and 6x9s in the rear.
We like the Chevelle's appearance. It doesn't broadcast; it
emanates and is something in which the Roadster Shop excels. The
basic form is unaltered, enhanced by subtle but meaningful
modification. Underneath that hood bulge, RS smoothed the firewall
but notched it softly to pocket the windshield wiper motor. They
extended the inner fenders to better accommodate the RS upper
control arms and to frame the engine.
Up front, Roadster Shop constructed a chin spoiler, tucked the
bumper, and filled the center to smooth the expanse to make the car
appear wider. In the rear, they narrowed and tucked the bumper and
built a custom roll pan to accept the supercar-esque center exhaust
exit. The smooth profile is draped in PPG Audi Lava Gray anointed
with offset ghost graphics.
The performance is there, the style is there, and we know the
desire is there! Call us today to make it yours!
Highlights:
Roadster Shop built custom restomod
7.0L LS crate V8 from Turnkey Engine Supply
Estimated 635 hp and 580 lb-ft of torque
6-speed manual transmission
Roadster Shop Fast Track chassis
Strange Engineering 9in rear axle
Lava Gray exterior with offset stripe
Wilwood four wheel power disc brakes
Power rack and pinion steering
Full custom black leather interior
Air conditioning
Coil over shocks front and rear
Massive 305/30R19 & 345/30ZR20 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires
19" & 20" Lexani forged wheels
Dual stainless steel exhaust
Sold with AL Registration and bill of sale only (AL does not issue
Titles for vehicles of this vintage)
