67 Chevelle

[JpMotorsports]

Just made a deal on a killer 67 Chevelle SS396 NOM 396 w/ LS5 454 heads, dome pistons, stamp roller rockers, Holley 750 double pumper, 275 thumper cam. This is my 2nd Chevelle but my first 67. Didnt really have one on my radar but when I saw it it checked off everything on my list. This will be a killer sleeper. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/10/full-8430-50567-_3.jpg
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[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Great looking 67:-)

Great colour combo

Ryan

[kwhizz]

Beautiful.......... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

[Postsedan]

Nice.....I guess you just are not a true blue '69 Post Guy <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif

This Chevelle needs a 3rd pedal to make it complete.

Congrats.

Dan

[chevyman0429]

I see your local I'll keep my eyes peeled for this beauty!

[JpMotorsports]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great looking 67:-)

Great colour combo

Ryan </div></div>

Thank you Ryan!

[JpMotorsports]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice.....I guess you just are not a true blue '69 Post Guy <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif

This Chevelle needs a 3rd pedal to make it complete.

Congrats.

Dan </div></div>

69's always have a soft spot in my heart but I think I am more of a general fan/lover of the Chevelle model of all years. Thank you again for everything Dan!

[JpMotorsports]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyman0429</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I see your local I'll keep my eyes peeled for this beauty! </div></div>

Defenitly. if you see me or my car say HI. Always looking to meet fans of these great Chevys!

[JpMotorsports]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Beautiful.......... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif </div></div>

Thank you!

[Lynn]

Don't know how much of a sleeper that car is going to be, especially if you put some big meats under the back.
It looks pretty darn sinister.

[WILMASBOYL78]

Great stance <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

-wilma

[Crush]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JpMotorsports</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just made a deal on a killer 67 Chevelle SS396 NOM 396 w/ LS5 454 heads, dome pistons, stamp roller rockers, Holley 750 double pumper, 275 thumper cam. This is my 2nd Chevelle but my first 67. Didnt really have one on my radar but when I saw it it checked off everything on my list. This will be a killer sleeper. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/10/full-8430-50567-_3.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/10/full-8430-50568-_3_4.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/10/full-8430-50569-_3_7.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/10/full-8430-50570-_3_10.jpg
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Jus curious, Was this the one on Detroit CL?

[JpMotorsports]

No it was not on Detroit Craigslist. It was on ebay. 67's werent on my radar but we were going to our cottage to store my dads 57 chevy 210 and saw this car friday night. Called on it cause it was on our way up looked at it and fell in love with it.

[earntaz]

&quot;and fell in love with it&quot;. That's understandable -- looks awesome! TAZ <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

[chevyman0429]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JpMotorsports</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyman0429</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I see your local I'll keep my eyes peeled for this beauty! </div></div>

Defenitly. if you see me or my car say HI. Always looking to meet fans of these great Chevys! </div></div>

You bet on it buddy

[PxTx]

Classic look man! Enjoy it, but grab some pics and video and bring us along from time to time.

[MosportGreen66]

Sinister... congrats

Upgrade those wheels/tires, intake and valve covers and you have yourself an on-budget build with lots of character!

Dan

[markinnaples]

Looks really cool. JMHO, that Chevelle is screaming for some fat/skinnies on some Cragar SS's.

[JpMotorsports]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pxtx</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Classic look man! Enjoy it, but grab some pics and video and bring us along from time to time. </div></div>

Will Do! Saturday cant come quick enough to pick it up!

[JpMotorsports]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markinnaples</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks really cool. JMHO, that Chevelle is screaming for some fat/skinnies on some Cragar SS's. </div></div>

I like that idea!!

[JpMotorsports]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MosportGreen66</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sinister... congrats

Upgrade those wheels/tires, intake and valve covers and you have yourself an on-budget build with lots of character!

Dan </div></div>

Thats the plan. Working on a list and price comparisons the last few days

[novadude]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markinnaples</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks really cool. JMHO, that Chevelle is screaming for some fat/skinnies on some Cragar SS's. </div></div>

66/67 Chevelles were practically made for Cragars (or vice-versa). Can't think of any better car for Cragar S/S wheels.... they just really &quot;fit&quot; that body style for some reason, IMO.

[daverd]

Love the color combo
And the 4 speed way- cool
Enjoy!

[JpMotorsports]

Thank you guys! I got her home on Saturday and absolutely love it! I found out the Rally wheels I have on the car do not fit the dog dish hub caps (the mount area is too small. So I am now on the hunt for a set of 15&quot; standard GM Wheels to fit the dog dishes.

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: daverd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Love the color combo
And the 4 speed way- cool
Enjoy! </div></div>

It is an automatic trans.

Dan

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JpMotorsports</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thank you guys! I got her home on Saturday and absolutely love it! I found out the Rally wheels I have on the car do not fit the dog dish hub caps (the mount area is too small. So I am now on the hunt for a set of 15&quot; standard GM Wheels to fit the dog dishes. </div></div>

Why tame her....if you're going to put dog dishes on her, I would only put them on the front.
Dog Dishes are cool....but this bare wheel look is certainly the most aggressive look, JMO.

Dan

[JpMotorsports]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JpMotorsports</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thank you guys! I got her home on Saturday and absolutely love it! I found out the Rally wheels I have on the car do not fit the dog dish hub caps (the mount area is too small. So I am now on the hunt for a set of 15&quot; standard GM Wheels to fit the dog dishes. </div></div>

Why tame her....if you're going to put dog dishes on her, I would only put them on the front.
Dog Dishes are cool....but this bare wheel look is certainly the most aggressive look, JMO.

Dan </div></div>

I do like the bare look. The original goal was to run the dog dishes but I think I'll take sometime to think it over while gathering other parts needed.

[JpMotorsports]

Picked up a set of 15x6 standard steel wheels and original chrome valve covers. Enjoying hunting for parts! Trying to find a set of 15x7's for the rears

[JpMotorsports]

Been collection parts for the winter time projects. I want to go with a drag radial on the rear. I would like to run a 275/60R15 out back and want to run a smaller front tire on 15x6 wheel. The car currently has 215/70R15 out front and a 235/70R15 out back. What size front can I run to keep that old drag car look?

[jayb]

Hi all,
I own a 67 chevelle SS 396 L78 4sp nos match convertible with documentation back to 1984. I have some names of owners prior to that date , but unable to contact. As you probably know, the car option records of USA delivered chevys were not kept by GM. Any ideas regarding how to verify this car as it would be rather rare if able to fully document. Are there registries or records outside GM?
Thanks, Jay

[JpMotorsports]

Been a very busy spring thus far. Replaced the full exhaust with a full 3' system from the headers back and added electric cut outs. Got the new wheels powder coated and mounted up with 275/60R15 Nittor 555R Drag Radials. Been doing alot of cleaning a detailing. Wne to have the car Dyno tuned found that the 750 Holley thats on the car is complete junk runs too lean during idle and leans way to far out under throttle so will be changing that out with a Holley Street Avenger 770 and also learned that the tourqe converter is was to tight and chocking the engine and drivetrain (runs 1000 rpm at idle and when in gears drops to only 45 rpm) So i am going to install a 2800-3200 stall converter. Heres some updated pictures of the car to see how she looks now. Loving every minute of this car.

[Crush]

That looks great!!

[Crush]

Looks great

[L_e_e]

Looks Killer!!

[earntaz]

Now that is friggin' beautiful ... TAZ

[cook_dw]

Looks great. But curious. Why Nittos? I am purchasing dr's within the next month or so and would like some opinions. I pretty sure I know which one I want to go with but want to hear from others that have used other tires and why. Thanks!

[396L78canuck]

Looks killer in black.Bob

[x77-69z28]

Wow! Just WOW!
Buddy

[JRC99]

DAMN, it looks good!

[JpMotorsports]

Looks great. But curious. Why Nittos? I am purchasing dr's within the next month or so and would like some opinions. I pretty sure I know which one I want to go with but want to hear from others that have used other tires and why. Thanks!

Went with the Niito's for a few reason 1st was price and got more off by buying them on black friday. 2nd they have a been rated better in wet performance in case I get stuck in the rain and from what I have read drag radials in the rain are not great handling tires to begin with. 3rd I really like their tread pattern over the Mickeys

[JpMotorsports]

Thanks everyone for the positive responses. Love this car and the look shes got now

[JpMotorsports]

The nitto tread pattern

[cook_dw]

:beers:

[JpMotorsports]

Better tread pics

[WILMASBOYL78]

Love the stance...all business!

-wilma

[MYSTERYCHEVELLE]

I think maybe A SOUND CLIP may be in order. ����

[JpMotorsports]

Will do soon once we get the tune on the new carb running right

[JpMotorsports]

Have had an amazing summer with some set back but thats what you get when you take over someone elses project. Worse part was in August when all 5 wheel studs broke loose in the hub on the right front wheel while driving with the family. ruined the brake rotar and wheel. Changed out the wheels to the old rally wheels with new chrome lug nuts (IMO it gives it a more 60's racer look. Git the new Holley 770 Street Avenger on as well as a new 3000 stall and Hellwig front sway bar. Starting to collect parts for the winter to replace the intake manifold, rear control arms and rear sway bar and swap out the 3:42 rear gear for a 3:73.

[olredalert]

----Met you over at Stahls one cruise night. I was Ryans friend. Are you going to be out at the Gratiot cruise this Saturday? If so look for my gold 67 El Camino. Not sure where Ill be but there somewhere.......Bill S

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Glad I couple introduce a few MI guys!!!

Ryan

[olredalert]

----You east of the border guys are all right! I don't care what anyone says......Bill S

[JpMotorsports]

----Met you over at Stahls one cruise night. I was Ryans friend. Are you going to be out at the Gratiot cruise this Saturday? If so look for my gold 67 El Camino. Not sure where Ill be but there somewhere.......Bill S

I missed the cruise. Went down to Lansing to pick up my new intake manifold for the Chevelle. Cant wait to put it on!

[JpMotorsports]

Picked up a new Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold for the car a few weeks back. Cant wait to put it on in the spring!

[JpMotorsports]

1 year ago today I purchased this car. Its been a great year. Lots of little hurdles with this car but shes coming together now.

[JpMotorsports]

I want to swap out the 3.23 rear gear. What do you all recommend be the best gear for it??? Mild built 396 TH350 (I know I need a TH400) w/ 2800 Stall 10 bolt rear end (I need a 12 bolt)

[big gear head]

What do you want to do with the car? The right gear ratio depends on the use of the car. If you have a 8.2 10 bolt then the factory ratio would be 3.36, not 3.23. The 3.23 and 3.42 are 8.5 10 bolt ratios. Someone could have swapped a '71-'72 Cutlass or Skylark 8.5 into your car, so you need to know what rear end you have.

The TH350 can be built plenty strong for the 396. No need for a TH400. Just replace the 2nd gear drum and sprag and a few other parts and you have a very strong TH350 that will be quicker than the TH400, and you don't have to change the cross member and drive shaft.

A 12 bolt would be nice if you have the money. The '67 Chevelle 12 bolt is one of the highest priced 12 bolt rear ends right now. They were a one year only rear end and kind of hard to find. If you are not worried about it being an original rear end then the Moser rear ends are stronger than the Chevy rear ends and you can order it any way you want.

[JpMotorsports]

I never took the cover off to verify but when I bought the car the owner said it was a 3.23 From the pics I have seen for reference it appears to be a 8.2 still has the posi tag on it as well. I want to drive the car still on main roads don't really do any freeway driving. If I am going long distance on the highway I rather trailer it anyways. I have a 8.5 3.73 from my old 72 442 I would use if in fact it was a 8.5 :(

[big gear head]

Can you post a picture of the center part of the rear end? Show the cover and the area around the cover.

[JpMotorsports]

Here you go. Don't mind it being dirty I need to detail the underside this coming spring.

[big gear head]

That is the 8.2 10 bolt. The ratios that are available for that rear end are 2.73, 3.08, 3.36, 3.55, 3.73, 4.10 and 4.56. Which one is right for you depends on how you will drive the car, how the engine is built, what transmission you have and how tall the rear tires are.

If you are going to swap it for a 12 bolt then don't put any money into this rear end. You can locate a 12 bolt and build it or get one from a builder and have it built the way you want it. Any of the A body 12 bolt rear ends will fit your car, but there are some differences in them. The '65 and '66 rear ends have flat spring perches and the spring is held in place with a spring retainer that has a bolt through the center. The '67 to '72 rear ends have a raised center on the spring perch that holds the spring in place. The '65 to '67 rear ends are 60 inches wide over all and the '68 to '72 rear ends are 61 inches wide over all. So the '67 is all by its self with the late spring perch and the early over all width. You will have to use a 12 bolt left upper control arm or modify your 10 bolt arm to fit the 12 bolt.

[JpMotorsports]

Thanks for the info I have no Idea now what gear is in it. What is the best way to find out?

[big gear head]

The best way is to remove the cover and count the teeth on the ring gear and pinion. There are other less accurate ways. If it has a standard differential then you can raise one wheel off the ground and turn the wheel exactly 2 full turns. Count the number of times the drive shaft turns. If it turns 3 1/3 times then it's a 3.36. If it turns just over 3 times then it's a 3.08. If it turns 2 3/4 times it's a 2.73...... If it has a limited slip differential then raise both wheels off the ground and turn them exactly 1 turn and count the times the drive shaft turns. Both wheels must turn exactly 1 turn.

[JpMotorsports]

It is a factory posi rear end

[JpMotorsports]

Gearing up for spring. Going to replace the intake manifold and have to replace the push rod guide plates. Does anyone have any procedures on how that is done?

[WILMASBOYL78]

I saw you posted that you had a new Edelbrock intake...but, why do you need to change the guide plates..?? Is there an issue..??

Intake swap is pretty straight forward...prep the car for the project [fender covers, drain pan for coolant, have your tools organized, boxes/bags for bolts and hardware...cleaning solvents, rags, lighting...mostly common sense stuff.

-mark distributor location so you can re-install correctly

-you will need new intake gaskets, t/stat gasket, carb gasket [maybe]

-take some photos with digital camera as a reference before anything is taken apart...this will help if you forget where something goes.

-be careful with fuel lines and gas...

-work clean, take your time

if you do have to change guide plates...?? then the valve covers will need to come off..[maybe new gaskets here]...change them one at a time and try to get the pre-load adj. on the rocker nut to the same spot...you will have to an adjustment after they are all completed.

good luck

[big gear head]

Here is something that I do every time I remove an intake manifold. After draining the radiator I remove the thermostat and use an air hose to blow out all of the coolant that is in the cross over. This way no coolant will get into the oil when you pull the intake off. I wiped out all of the bearings in a 302 Ford many years ago because I didn't get the coolant out of the intake and it got into the oil.

[JpMotorsports]

Guide plates are mostly broken was discovered when I changed out the valve covers. So they MUST be replaced to be able to enjoy and drive the car how it should be driven (hard)

[JpMotorsports]

I change the oil every time I do an intake swap

[kl1450]

Heat risers (if re-using intakes) should be removed to clean carbon.
The cleaning process will loosen carbon deposits and it will be sucked through the motor causing catastrophic damage.

[JpMotorsports]

Thanks I'll do that!

[Kurt S]

http://www.camaros.org/pdf/intake_swap.pdf

[JpMotorsports]

Thanks for the link. I know how to swap the intake. The valve lashing and guide plate replacement is what I need to learn.

[JpMotorsports]

Been awhile since I updated. The car had a awesome summer last year and this winter we got her ready for the Detroit autorama. Heads were completely gone through and have all new springs and retainers. Had the HEI on my buddies SUN machine and had it curved. Now going for a day 2 style look. I love the way it turned out. Hope you all enjoy!

[JpMotorsports]

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