I did it! Bought me a 70 Chevelle SS454!

[SOM2001SS]

I have always wanted a Fathom Blue/White Stripe 70 Chevelle SS454 and last weekend I bought it!!!!! I know I am not in the same league as a lot of you on this board but I thought you could still appreciate it. I wanted one I wasn't afraid to drive (and could afford) so it is not numbers matching, no docs and not a perfect car but it is very nice, it just needs some little things but I can enjoy it now as is too.
My girlfriend's dad saw the car at Spring Carlisle and told me about it and after talking to the owner about 10 times I flew out, checked it out, and bought it. Then my girlfriend's dad drove 6 1/2 hours each way with his flatbed to pick it up and haul it to their house in WV where it is right now. I've just gotta coordinate a time to get it hauled here! I can't wait to get it home!

[SOM2001SS]

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[Don_Lightfoot]

Congratulations Brian http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Seems to me I saw this car in a for sale ad somewhere recently. Fathom Blue with White stripes is very sharp http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[SOM2001SS]

cowl induction

[Chevy454]

That color ROCKS! Looks like you got a hold of a good one! Congrats!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[SOM2001SS]

interior, could use a little cleaning but that's no problem.

[SOM2001SS]

454 truck motor in the Chevelle.

[SOM2001SS]

Underneath. No 1000 point resto but respectable for cruises.

[Mr70]

Now you've done it...You've got to Marry that girl now. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
And an early Birthday gift as well.
Congrats Brian. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[SOM2001SS]

Thanks guys. I plan on having this car a long time so I have plenty of time to fix and upgrade stuff but it is a very straight car. Lots of sheetmetal was replaced and nice paint so that is what I was most concerned about. It's gonna be an awesome cruise night car for me. I love my 2001 Camaro SS but it doesn't always get it's due respect at shows and cruises. I love older musclecars too though so I had to get this Chevelle. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[camarojoe]

Congrats, looks like a nice car. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr. T]

Congrates on buying the 70 SS454, and what a sharp color combo it is. Your girlfriend's dad must be a great guy, driving all that way to pick the car up for you. 13 hours on the road, WOW. I love to hear stories like that, when somebody wants to reach out and give a helping hand, especially in the musclecar world.

Don't worry, you will get RESPECT now!
And Rick is right, you have to marry your girlfriend now. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Xplantdad]

Hey Brian,

Welcome to the "Chevelle world"! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

That color combo does look cool. I hope that you enjoy your new ride as much as I'm enjoying mine!

Now..go and get that car and put some miles on it! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[SOM2001SS]

Here's one of my girlfriend's dad's toys. He's a Mopar guy. Survivor 30K miles http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Charley Lillard]

Congrats on the car and congrats on a girlfriend with a Dad that would do that for you. I would have told you to......

[DarrenX33]

Excellent!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif Hey remember there are plenty of us here without "Supercars". And you know Supercars start out as Musclecars. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[SS4Real]

You will love the attention and respect the '70 SS Chevelle gets. It's one of the finest body styles and muscle cars ever built. What a great color combination. Nice ride!

[hvychev]

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Here's one of my girlfriend's dad's toys. He's a Mopar guy. Survivor 30K miles

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Now you BETTER marry her!

Cool car! A 70 Chevelle SS 454 was the best car I ever had! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[427TJ]

Congratulations on your new toy! It's a great feeling isn't it? Nice color too. Now the fun begins!

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[DaJudge]

Congrats on the Chevelle http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Looks nice. Can I have you father in laws number I want that Superbird http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Nice to have a father in law that is into musclecars as well.

Enjoy

[MosportGreen66]

Well Done Congrats!
Body looks real solid!
Nice Color Combo too http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[PPPJJJFFF]

[ QUOTE ]
Here's one of my girlfriend's dad's toys. He's a Mopar guy. Survivor 30K miles http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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Nice Chevelle Brian. I like the color combo especially. Good Luck!! Also like the Plymouth http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif!!! Patrick

[ANDY M]

Girlfriend becomes 50% owner on day of marriage. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Dad likes car. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Be good to wife. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif
Cruise with pride, because it's just a hobby, so you can hang out in the parking lots of America, make new friends, and get releived of stress, not stressed out! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Drive with care and in good health. That is one sweet ride.
Andy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[zmanrc]

Awesome car! I know how much you have been wanting one.
Brian now for the big question. WHICH ONE YA TAKING ON POWER TOUR?????
I only ask because Tracey has talked me into leaving her 01 SS at home and driving my 73' Z.
See ya in Milwaukee! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[55chevy]

Take your Chevelle and RUN!! RUN LIKE THE WIND!

Sorry. Still disgruntled after the divorce I guess.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Congrats, awesome color too. Gotta put a rock on her finger now http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[SOM2001SS]

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Awesome car! I know how much you have been wanting one.
Brian now for the big question. WHICH ONE YA TAKING ON POWER TOUR?????
I only ask because Tracey has talked me into leaving her 01 SS at home and driving my 73' Z.
See ya in Milwaukee! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[/ QUOTE ]Hi Ray. I'm still taking the 01 Camaro SS on the PT. I won't have a chance to get the Chevelle here before the PT let alone have time for shakedown runs & fix any problems it may have that I don't know about (hope there aren't any though).

And Yes I do plan on marrying my GF but we are not in a huge rush. Plus I'm trying to get all the toys first since she says we will NEVER make me get rid of any toys after we're married (but it may be tougher to buy them). She is way into cars too so they are important to both of us and we enjoy them very much. She is a really awesome girl if you can't tell http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif We even met on the Power Tour http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[sYc]

<font color="red"> "We even met on the Power Tour"

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Geez... the only one I ever got to meet on the PT was Charley. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[ORIGLS6]

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Take your Chevelle and RUN!! RUN LIKE THE WIND!

Sorry. Still disgruntled after the divorce I guess..

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif Hang in there Ed. It gets better! There are still a few GOOD women around. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Brian,
Congratulations. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif color combo. Hope you get to enjoy the car SOON.

Dennis

[SOM2001SS]

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Congrats on the car and congrats on a girlfriend with a Dad that would do that for you. I would have told you to......

[/ QUOTE ]Come on Charley, Jim Parks told me to call you and you'd come out and deliver the car to my house http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[mrtimstik]

Congrats Brian. Looking forward to possibly seeing it at a local cruise nite in the burbs. I know how much of a blast these things are to drive. C'mon summer!!! mrtimstik

[Postsedan]

Brian,
Nice meeting you at Speed,Inc. Your Camaro is very cool. When the Chevelle arrives bring it by the shop. I`d love to see it.

Dan.

[Belair62]

Hey Dan.. I went and picked up some fuel at LRE...I drove past the place but wasn't sure of the address..

[SOM2001SS]

[ QUOTE ]
Brian,
Nice meeting you at Speed,Inc. Your Camaro is very cool. When the Chevelle arrives bring it by the shop. I`d love to see it.

Dan.

[/ QUOTE ]Thanks Dan, nice meeting you too. Wow my Camaro pulls now with the headers. Dynoed 349 RWHP &amp; 360 RWTQ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
I hope I get the Chevelle here soon too, but it will be at least a month.