1970 chevelle SS396 4 speed project save

[Riverrat68]

I wanted to share some pictures of a 1970 chevelle SS396 4 speed convertible I was lucky enough to be able to purchase. Car was ordered from a Gm employee who worked in Detroit MI, It's pretty much as unmolested as they come. The only thing that the original owner had changed was the shifter. Car came with a very nice original build sheet and a protect o plate as well. It goes to show this stuff is still out there

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/chevelle%20conv/B3F07D9E-43B1-4257-9BC5-C9549C001C5A_zpsvuasvxpc.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Camaro454/media/chevelle%20conv/B3F07D9E-43B1-4257-9BC5-C9549C001C5A_zpsvuasvxpc.jpg.html)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/chevelle%20conv/DF6A4063-BA67-4A24-A35C-1813E6C73B10_zpsoteepr30.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Camaro454/media/chevelle%20conv/DF6A4063-BA67-4A24-A35C-1813E6C73B10_zpsoteepr30.jpg.html)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/chevelle%20conv/FF676E2C-CFC2-41A1-82A2-487E98B9EF99_zps21m47rti.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Camaro454/media/chevelle%20conv/FF676E2C-CFC2-41A1-82A2-487E98B9EF99_zps21m47rti.jpg.html)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/chevelle%20conv/99AB294A-34E1-4774-BEEF-2AA1EC998004_zpsag1qnaex.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Camaro454/media/chevelle%20conv/99AB294A-34E1-4774-BEEF-2AA1EC998004_zpsag1qnaex.jpg.html)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/chevelle%20conv/EA5038AF-29B5-4FAC-8BC8-8A2AD589EA30_zpsj1umlgyh.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Camaro454/media/chevelle%20conv/EA5038AF-29B5-4FAC-8BC8-8A2AD589EA30_zpsj1umlgyh.jpg.html)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/chevelle%20conv/83B444DD-6E31-434B-AC17-F9693F26135D_zpsizexfhpf.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Camaro454/media/chevelle%20conv/83B444DD-6E31-434B-AC17-F9693F26135D_zpsizexfhpf.jpg.html)


http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/chevelle%20conv/809E6AE7-3901-4535-A601-498DCC55F353_zpstmebv69p.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Camaro454/media/chevelle%20conv/809E6AE7-3901-4535-A601-498DCC55F353_zpstmebv69p.jpg.html)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/chevelle%20conv/02E8E644-AC44-4C3A-B6F8-141AFD4BA9C9_zps84rurspm.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Camaro454/media/chevelle%20conv/02E8E644-AC44-4C3A-B6F8-141AFD4BA9C9_zps84rurspm.jpg.html)

[mockingbird812]

Congrats! What are your plans?

[cook_dw]

Awesome..

[Mr70]

Very Nice find.
More pictures & details if you can.
Is it code 55 Champagne Gold,code 58 Autumn Gold,or code 63 Desert Sand?
Because it was ordered by a GM employee,I'm very interested to see the buildsheet if you can please post.You can cover the VIN up.
What month was it assembled in?
Full gauges?
Positraction?

...back story of the car?

[Riverrat68]

When I get home in a couple hours I will post some pics of the paper work that I got with it it's a code 63 desert sand car.

[69sidepipe]

nice find

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Manual steering? (That is cool)

Ryan

[Riverrat68]

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/chevelle%20conv/8A5949E1-89A2-475C-BAAC-99F67BB40DB8_zps5ngksfrj.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Camaro454/media/chevelle%20conv/8A5949E1-89A2-475C-BAAC-99F67BB40DB8_zps5ngksfrj.jpg.html)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/chevelle%20conv/55A0C1FD-BFFD-491D-8382-1998C3B08B19_zpsvotqy92e.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Camaro454/media/chevelle%20conv/55A0C1FD-BFFD-491D-8382-1998C3B08B19_zpsvotqy92e.jpg.html)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/chevelle%20conv/27BE9272-7F86-44E8-B776-92D05D1190F9_zpswxbiyptx.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Camaro454/media/chevelle%20conv/27BE9272-7F86-44E8-B776-92D05D1190F9_zpswxbiyptx.jpg.html)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/chevelle%20conv/4D6E68A3-11C8-46F6-8EE4-A07C8EB16742_zpskpnpjgke.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Camaro454/media/chevelle%20conv/4D6E68A3-11C8-46F6-8EE4-A07C8EB16742_zpskpnpjgke.jpg.html)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/chevelle%20conv/F6E29837-1FCF-499C-84D2-43F80C4E4AB5_zps9x5r2oob.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Camaro454/media/chevelle%20conv/F6E29837-1FCF-499C-84D2-43F80C4E4AB5_zps9x5r2oob.jpg.html)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/chevelle%20conv/B448BA6A-9543-4800-AC86-F885D55C4E42_zpsdgfws6xb.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Camaro454/media/chevelle%20conv/B448BA6A-9543-4800-AC86-F885D55C4E42_zpsdgfws6xb.jpg.html)

[Mr70]

Impressive Ver Hoven paperwork.And a rare T60 optioned R79W battery car too.
Typical February build with it's later bubble reverse tail lamps.
Nice that it's still holding it's console car hot/cold air deflector intact.
Wish it has factory gauges,but still a desirable car.

[Fast67VelleN2O]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Because it was ordered by a GM employee,I'm very interested to see the buildsheet if you can please post.

</div></div>

So what does the paperwork say about this?

[Mr70]

Looks like L A Stawecki class A.
I was wondering if it would be hand written or typed,as I've seen both.

[Riverrat68]

What does class a mean? Was there different classes of pricing or can that indicate how high up that person was in Gm?

[WILMASBOYL78]

Take it to MCACN just like that...the gang would have a blast <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

-wilma

Cool car...good luck <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Riverrat68]

Did I mention it still runs and drives? LoL .... I mean I wouldn't go far with it, been sitting since 1992 with a little work file points gas etc it fired right up and i drove it off my trailer into my garage .. even had a little pedal left not much lmao

[Mr70]

Not exactly sure what class A would mean,but like you said,imagine it would have to do with billing/status.

[earntaz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WILMASBOYL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Take it to MCACN just like that...the gang would have a blast <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

-wilma

Cool car...good luck <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif </div></div>

Totally agree -- that Chevelle would gather its own following and you would be hard pressed keeping people away from it ... barn find at its best ... Good luck!! TAZ <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

[69LM1]

Impressive.....

Rich

[bbbentley]

How does one find a car like this? Very, very nice

[chevyman0429]

Excuse me if I missed it but was the car still in Michigan when you bought it.

[SS427]

Congratulations on a very nice find Rob. Looks like a great project and being unmolested makes getting the details right so much easier.

[Fast67VelleN2O]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyman0429</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Excuse me if I missed it but was the car still in Michigan when you bought it. </div></div>

Yes it was.

[mike1971]

Congratulations! Nice Find!

[C1SS396]

Love that it has what looks to be a GM trailer hitch on it . I might have a correct factory shifter for you with the same patina .

[scuncio]

Sweet. Not a lot of Ver Hoven stuff left.

[Riverrat68]

just a few updates

This was the first time I got it running after cleaning up the points...

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/th_7D935560-8D4A-4350-BFE9-B015EF543440_zpscuudluql.mp4 (http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/7D935560-8D4A-4350-BFE9-B015EF543440_zpscuudluql.mp4)

before I started cleaning I had to see if the radio worked ...... I think the car was trying to tell me something Lmao

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/th_D56BCA73-F2FB-4504-A0F0-ACCA7C24EF58_zpsnawngszg.mp4 (http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/D56BCA73-F2FB-4504-A0F0-ACCA7C24EF58_zpsnawngszg.mp4)


found 2nd build sheet under rear seat

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/EFA1AE97-98E4-4B4B-9456-8F5C8E233C95_zpsntn6jrii.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Camaro454/media/EFA1AE97-98E4-4B4B-9456-8F5C8E233C95_zpsntn6jrii.jpg.html)

I got the windows and top down, don't mind the super mess in the garage its not always like that....

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/70AD5026-15AB-42BC-8DC3-FC0A12739925_zps5vnt6xm1.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Camaro454/media/70AD5026-15AB-42BC-8DC3-FC0A12739925_zps5vnt6xm1.jpg.html)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/8FD3ABFF-BA00-4D60-BE37-D43F783024E2_zpsgc673vkr.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Camaro454/media/8FD3ABFF-BA00-4D60-BE37-D43F783024E2_zpsgc673vkr.jpg.html)

It looks kind of scary under the hood its really not as bad as it looks, after fixing a dry rotted tank rubber line I was able to get the car running off the fuel tank. It really runs good for as long as its been sitting

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/Camaro454/96AC4D45-D62B-484C-B6FC-A487602B456C_zpsy8kanl31.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Camaro454/media/96AC4D45-D62B-484C-B6FC-A487602B456C_zpsy8kanl31.jpg.html)

[Geoff Smith]

Cool car , great paperwork.

I'm curious how GM handled the employees purchases? I see they still went through a dealer. Assume there were discounts?

Also what's different on the build sheet to non GM employees cars?

[scuncio]

Looking good, never seen a non-stereo rear speaker in a convertible.

[Tracker1]

What a great Chevelle! Congratulations, she's a beauty.

[scuncio]

Just saw this one for sale, good luck, already going for strong $$.

1970 Chevelle SS396 Convertible (http://ebay.to/2u6k0rk)

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/NeAAAOSwuq9ZYkPJ/s-l1600.jpg

[Mr70]

Patrick Glen Nichols was advertising it for sale on Facebooks' CHEVELLE OWNERS page for $50,000.00 a few weeks ago.
The majority of guys replied they thought the asking price was out of bounds & no where near it's true value.He had to keep defending himself saying he & his business partner had numerous offers near 50K and that it was worth more then that.This went on back & forth for days,until finally PGN announced it sold for $45,000.00 and no one there knew what they were talking about.
Now it's for sale on eBay and he deleted the entire Facebook topic with it's 100's of replies.
I see it's being sold from New Jersey,as the owner here is also from New Jersey,so maybe it didn't really sell as PGN said?

[cook_dw]

Hot Rod article said Rob Feasel was the owner back on May 26th 2017..


http://www.hotrod.com/articles/original-1970-chevelle-ss396-convertible-found-53k-miles/

[XXXGoldL34M20]

Great car featured A few times in my club even before the Hot Rod Magazine write up.
Patrick is a great guy and so is the owner of this SS. I wish him luck in the sale.

[scuncio]

It is definitely a great car...and if you're gonna restore a 70 BB convertible...there aren't a lot of original cars to choose from.

[scuncio]

Back up for sale, this time via a new owner in Oregon....

Link to 1970 Chevelle SS396 Convertible (http://ebay.to/2viEX4q)

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/V7gAAOSwX99Zofyl/s-l500.jpg

[scott s]

Whats it really worth done?That thing needs everything from what i see.

[Rixls6]

The text in the ad talks about "none of the salt rust damage of the midwest"
Looks pretty rusty to me.

[earntaz]

The text in the ad talks about "none of the salt rust damage of the midwest"
Looks pretty rusty to me.

Right!! A Michigan car and no salt ... Hmmmm

[scuncio]

Back up for sale, hope this thing goes to a good home.

Link to 1970 Chevelle SS396 Convertible (http://ebay.to/2jAJKIY)

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/aYoAAOSwVRpZof0t/s-l500.jpg

[scuncio]

Looks like it sold for $45,000:

Link to 1970 SS396 Convertible (http://ebay.to/2jAJKIY)

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/9jUAAOSwa3ZZofzF/s-l1600.jpg

[jasonL78]

To think I know where there is an original 70 Chevelle like this. Its BB 4sp convertible white with black guts sitting in a barn with hay up to its doors. Sitting on an old wood barn floor. Needs a full restoration but it sure is in clean condition. Not sure what motor is in it, but it was a BB SS and a convertible. Owner Not for sale! He also has a 67 Chevelle numbers matching BB 4sp convertible sitting besides it. Again not for sale.

I tried to get a price out of him but he wouldn't give one. I was going to make him an offer but really didn't know the value at the time.