1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Tribute- Frame Off Restoration-
454ci V8- Professionally built 468ci big-block V8 by
Staley Performance Engines- Engine bored .030-over- Richard Petty
cylinder heads- Keith Black pistons- Holley Sniper electronic
fuel-injection system- Long-tube Hooker headers- Upgraded MSD
digital ignition system- MSD distributor- Weiand high-rise intake
manifold- Moroso chrome valve covers- Billet spark plug holders-
Chrome alternator- Chrome power-steering pump- Chrome master
cylinder/booster- Turbo 400 automatic transmission- Chrome
transmission/inspection shield- Ribbed aluminum transmission pan-
12-bolt rear axle- 3.08 rear gearing- Upgraded rear differential
carrier- New pinion and differential carrier seals- New speedometer
gear- Rebuilt suspension- Tubular control arms- New shocks- New
springs- Big-block rear springs- Fresh suspension bushings-
Completely rebuilt rear brakes- New brake master cylinder- Front
disc brakes- Rear drum brakes- New front sway-bar end links-
Updated steering components- Full dual exhaust system- Flowmaster
mufflers- Polished chrome exhaust tips- Replacement fuel tank- New
fuel lines- New mufflers- 17-inch American Racing Torque Thrust II
wheels- Nitto radial tires- New jack and lug wrench- Fathom Green
exterior - Blacked-out SS rear panel- SS 396 badgingThe
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Tribute is a stunning example of
classic muscle car styling combined with a serious big-block
performance build. Finished in Fathom Green, this Chevelle carries
the unmistakable look of a late-1960s Super Sport, complete with SS
396 badging, a blacked-out rear panel, and an aggressive stance. A
frame-off restoration provides the foundation, while the extensive
mechanical upgrades make this much more than a cosmetic
cruiser.Under the hood is a professionally built 468ci big-block V8
from Staley Performance Engines. The engine has been bored
.030-over and equipped with Richard Petty cylinder heads, Keith
Black pistons, a Weiand high-rise intake manifold, and a Holley
Sniper electronic fuel-injection system. Long-tube Hooker headers
feed a full dual exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers and polished
chrome tips, while an upgraded MSD digital ignition system and MSD
distributor help provide dependable spark. Chrome accessories
including the alternator, power-steering pump, and master
cylinder/booster add to the detailed engine compartment, along with
Moroso valve covers and billet spark plug holders.Power is sent
through a Turbo 400 automatic transmission featuring a chrome
transmission/inspection shield and ribbed aluminum transmission
pan. Out back, the Chevelle utilizes a 12-bolt rear axle with 3.08
gearing and an upgraded differential carrier. The rear axle has
received new pinion and carrier seals, while a new speedometer gear
adds to the extensive mechanical refurbishment. A replacement fuel
tank and new fuel lines round out the fuel system, giving this
big-block Chevelle the supporting hardware necessary for confident
cruising.The chassis has received extensive attention as well. The
suspension has been rebuilt with tubular control arms, new shocks,
new springs, big-block rear springs, and fresh suspension bushings.
Updated steering components and new front sway-bar end links
further improve the driving experience. Braking is handled by front
disc brakes and completely rebuilt rear drums, backed by a new
brake master cylinder. The 17-inch American Racing Torque Thrust II
wheels are wrapped in Nitto radial tires, giving the Chevelle a
muscular stance while providing a modern touch to its classic
appearance.Inside and out, this Malibu has been assembled with the
character of a period-correct muscle car while incorporating
thoughtful upgrades throughout. The Fathom Green finish,
blacked-out SS rear panel, SS badging, chrome trim, and Torque
Thrust II wheels give it an unmistakable presence. With a frame-off
restoration, professionally built 468ci big-block, Holley Sniper
EFI, Turbo 400 transmission, 12-bolt rear axle, rebuilt suspension
and brakes, and a comprehensive list of upgraded components, this
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Tribute is an impressive
combination of classic style and serious American V8
performance.
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