1970 Chevelle L78 Convertible

golfer · #1 10-11-2008, 05:36 AM

I know its a long shot, but does anyone remember a 1970 Chevelle SS L78 convertible, black cherry 4 speed that use to terrorize the street racing scene in Kansas City in the 1970s.

Thanks

tubbys57 · #2 10-12-2008, 06:30 PM

In earlier post you indicated having L78 convertible possible for sale??

**John** · #3 10-12-2008, 08:09 PM

Is this the car in question?

http://www.atlantamusclecars.com./1970%2...Convertible.htm

**Mr70** · #4 10-13-2008, 08:26 AM

Julius
For my records,by chance is this an original 4:10 rear car?

JIM · #5 10-13-2008, 06:40 PM

Still have a CKK original 70 L78 rear 4 sale in the parts section. Jim

**SS427** · #6 11-02-2023, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by golfer

I know its a long shot, but does anyone remember a 1970 Chevelle SS L78 convertible, black cherry 4 speed that use to terrorize the street racing scene in Kansas City in the 1970s.

Thanks

I know its a very old post and golfer has not been on here since 2018 but just in case, Chad and I looked at this L78 convert about 16 years ago in Kansas City. It has since been restored and I believe sold as original drivetrain which the engine was not though if I recall the original transmission and rear were still in the car. Regardless, it almost has to be the same car considering the rarity and location.

mrays · #7 11-04-2023, 01:57 AM

Is this that car after it was restored? These pictures are from Mecum Indy in '09. I don't have the VIN but this was advertised as an original L78 4 speed convertible with a numbers matching drivetrain. It is an 11B car with a Kansas City body number of 283332.

**Stefano** · #8 11-09-2023, 11:08 PM

Chris Cadwalder / Cadwalder Classics restored one, just like this. Non Original Engine, build sheet car.

**SS427** · #9 11-10-2023, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrays

Is this that car after it was restored? These pictures are from Mecum Indy in '09. I don't have the VIN but this was advertised as an original L78 4 speed convertible with a numbers matching drivetrain. It is an 11B car with a Kansas City body number of 283332.

Could very well be. If I recall it did have a buildsheet. Unfortunately I did not bother to photograph the cowl tag or buildsheet let alone write the VIN down. Stupid me.

**NEATSS** · #10 11-10-2023, 07:45 PM

How about this one? It has Rick's plate on it. I saw this in a museum/ collection in Decatur IL on Oct. 30 2021. Note: this car has washer fluid monitor and the car mrays posted does not. This also a non cowl induction car like the one Rick posted.

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