1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Tribute - Frame-Off Restoration |
396 Big Block | Turbo 400 | 12-Bolt Rear
Highlights
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Tribute
396ci Chevrolet Big-Block V8
Edelbrock 4-Barrel Carburetor
Aluminum Intake Manifold
Turbo 400 Automatic Transmission
GM 12-Bolt Rear End
Power Steering
Power Front Disc Brakes
Front Sway Bar
Electronic Ignition
Dual Exhaust with Flowmaster Mufflers
2�-Inch Exhaust System
Factory Paint Code 72 - Hugger Orange
Black Vinyl Top
Black Bucket-Seat Interior
Factory-Style Center Console and Floor Shifter
Comfort-Grip Steering Wheel
Auxiliary Under-Dash Gauges
SS 396 Exterior and Interior Trim
15-Inch Aluminum Wheels
Goodyear Wingfoot HP Raised-White-Letter Tires
Correct-Style Spare Tire and Jack Equipment
Detailed Trunk with Spatter-Finish Flooring
Complete Frame-Off Restoration
This 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Tribute combines one of
Chevrolet's most recognizable muscle-car bodies with big-block
power, an excellent color combination, and the extensive attention
to detail expected from a frame-off restoration.
The body has been restored in its factory-correct Hugger Orange,
supported by the trim tag showing paint code 72, and is contrasted
by a black vinyl roof and black SS accent striping. The color
absolutely fits the aggressive lines of the '69 Chevelle, while the
chrome bumpers, stainless trim, quad headlights, SS 396 grille
emblem, rear SS 396 treatment, and SS fender badging complete the
period muscle-car presentation.
Under the hood sits a 396ci Chevrolet big-block V8 topped with an
Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor and aluminum intake manifold.
Chrome valve covers and a chrome 396 Turbo-Jet-style air cleaner
give the engine compartment the proper vintage appearance.
Electronic ignition has also been incorporated for improved
reliability and drivability.
Backing the big block is the desirable Turbo 400 three-speed
automatic transmission, sending power rearward to a GM 12-bolt
differential. The combination of a 396, TH400, and 12-bolt is
exactly the type of heavy-duty drivetrain hardware enthusiasts
expect from a properly equipped big-block Chevelle.
The chassis is equipped with power steering, power front disc
brakes, and a front sway bar, making the car considerably more
enjoyable to operate than a bare-bones muscle car. Underneath,
photographs show a very clean presentation with extensive
restoration work visible throughout the floors, chassis,
suspension, drivetrain, fuel tank, and exhaust system. A 2�-inch
dual exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers gives the big block the deep
exhaust note expected from an SS.
The stance remains appropriately traditional thanks to 15-inch
aluminum five-spoke wheels finished with polished outer rims and
black centers. They are wrapped in Goodyear Wingfoot HP
raised-white-letter tires, preserving the classic muscle-car look
rather than moving to an oversized modern wheel package.
Inside is a clean black bucket-seat interior featuring a center
console, floor-mounted automatic shifter, SS identification, and a
three-spoke Comfort-Grip-style steering wheel. The factory-style
instrument cluster is complemented by a trio of auxiliary gauges
mounted beneath the dash for additional engine monitoring. Black
carpeting, matching door panels, rear seating, and headliner
complete a cohesive interior that stays faithful to the period.
The trunk has received the same level of attention, with a
correct-style spatter finish, spare tire, jack components, and
factory-style instruction and limited-slip warning decals. These
small finishing details help separate a thorough restoration from
one focused only on exterior cosmetics.
With its Hugger Orange paint, black vinyl roof, 396 big block,
Turbo 400 automatic, 12-bolt rear, bucket seats, console, power
steering, power disc brakes, and frame-off restoration, this
Chevelle captures exactly what enthusiasts want from a late-'60s
Chevrolet muscle car: unmistakable styling, big-block character,
and a highly presentable restoration that can be shown, driven, and
enjoyed.
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