69 velle 4spd

[mockingbird812]

69 SS 396 'Velle 4 spd (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-Chevrolet-Chevelle-SS-396-375-4-Speed-Build-Sheet_W0QQitemZ4588891343QQcategoryZ6164QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem)

not mine-thot it was interesting.....

[Bill Rose]

Build sheet says L-34 not L-78... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[Don_Lightfoot]

Is that you that sent him the email Bill? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

As much as I like Lemans Blue, wonder why they didn't do it up in the correct Azure Turquoise which is also a killer colour. You would think a seller would at least try and clean the car a little bit and do a few things like straighten out the seat belts, etc. Neat car none the less.

[Bill Pritchard]

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As much as I like Lemans Blue, wonder why they didn't do it up in the correct Azure Turquoise

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Don, on my monitor that paint does look like Azure turquoise. I think you just have LeMans blue on the brain http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Don_Lightfoot]

You know Bill, now that I have my glasses on, I think you're right http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

I was going by the wording in the ad.

[mockingbird812]

I sent the owner an email earlier today for a shot of the eng. stamp pad and asked if he had original BS's (not photo copies). Here is the reply:

"Sam,
I tried to get a camera to take a picture of the engine pad but it will not get a clear picture as the alternator and wiring are in the way i would have to disassemble those things and this car is too nice to take apart.
The engine pad has been verified and checked for authenticity and the VIN# and all is correct.The original owner is still alive along with the owner who restored the car and all the information goes to the new owner.
Thank You,
Jim"

This car interested me on several levels. Unusual color, L34, M20, 4.10, many options, but no console & buckets (i like that http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif ). The fact that it is not cleaned up may allow this to be picked up for a reasonable price, provided it is as he says it is). I am not in the market, but thot someone here may be. It needs further investigation to be certain about its originality, documentation, etc., but would be killer with a full resto. Good luck!

P.S. don't you love the statement: "...this car is too nice to take apart." http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Rick H]

What's up with the holes drilled in the passenger side door jamb??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

Love the color though.

Rick H.

[Bill Pritchard]

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P.S. don't you love the statement: "...this car is too nice to take apart." http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

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Yeah, wow, the "taking apart" consists of removing the top alternator mounting bolt, slipping off the belt, and then swinging the alternator back toward the pass side of the car. Pretty radical....better allow a couple days for all that work http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[MosportGreen66]

I totally dig the white lines!
Stunning '69 Velle!

[69RSZ]

that is the cleanest 36 year old build sheet i have ever seen http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif doesnt even have seat spring marks http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

[MosportGreen66]

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that is the cleanest 36 year old build sheet i have ever seen http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif doesnt even have seat spring marks http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

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I bet that is a copy.

[Supergas990]

Even if it is a copy, every example of a buildsheet from either a Chevelle or GTO from that plant in 1969 is sliced into a small section of only the left side remaining.

Makes me curious. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

Blair

[JQ]

[ QUOTE ]
I sent the owner an email earlier today for a shot of the eng. stamp pad and asked if he had original BS's (not photo copies). Here is the reply:

"Sam,
I tried to get a camera to take a picture of the engine pad but it will not get a clear picture as the alternator and wiring are in the way i would have to disassemble those things and this car is too nice to take apart.
The engine pad has been verified and checked for authenticity and the VIN# and all is correct.The original owner is still alive along with the owner who restored the car and all the information goes to the new owner.
Thank You,
Jim"

This car interested me on several levels. Unusual color, L34, M20, 4.10, many options, but no console & buckets (i like that http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif ). The fact that it is not cleaned up may allow this to be picked up for a reasonable price, provided it is as he says it is). I am not in the market, but thot someone here may be. It needs further investigation to be certain about its originality, documentation, etc., but would be killer with a full resto. Good luck!

P.S. don't you love the statement: "...this car is too nice to take apart." http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[/ QUOTE ] Sam, Did he mention anything about the discrepancies between the buildsheet and his add? Cool Car...

[mockingbird812]

John et al.,

I recently had a "G" 69 'velle and it too had the sliced BS (2 of them) with only the left one third remaining. Though, it may be too strong of a statement to say that ALL of them are that way. It may have been a practice of one shift or one line worker. COPO Anders had a "G" factory '71 Lemans this way too ( Anders '71 Lemans (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/142847/an/0/page/2#142847) ). As far as no "spring marks" and too nice of a condition, there are other places that BSs can be hidden/preserved on cars that will leave a BS after 30+ years in this condition. Atlanta LS6s were notorious for being pasted to the inside door panel, passenger side and could look outstanding in condition.

The owner finally responded Saturday a.m., to my BS portion of my question (do you have original build sheets instead of the photocopy shown?) with this:

"Hi Sam Yes I do I have 2 of them. There can be up to 4 in a car. The guy that restored found 2 and I have both of them. Thanks Bill"


The owner has not addressed the many discrepancies betw his description and the BS, although I asked him no questions about this. I chalk it up to an uneducated/hurried salesman. I do not see any problems with the BS as far as fonts, markings, codes, etc. - be advised, I am no expert. I wld like to get Rick (MR70) or some other folks to take a peek at it. I will try to draw his attention to it.

Don't forget the other stuff that has to be investigated, like condition of frame, body panels, trunk, etc. This appears to have spent its life in and around the rust belt.

<font color="purple">HEY RICK! </font> - you got your ears on?

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[ohhawk]

Courtesy of Dale McIntosh's Chevelle website.....

http://www.chevellestuff.com/69velle/69_build_fra.htm


Click on sheet to enlarge.

[Keith Tedford]

Our SS396 had the PW7 F-70x14 Whitewall tire option. Until we bought this car, I always took it for granted that SS396 cars came with white lettered tires. Wrong.
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[Don_Lightfoot]

Well Keith, I believe the white lettered were standard on the 69 Chevelle SS, with white stripe and red stripe as options.

[Bill Pritchard]

That could be a copy of the build sheet, but fonts, etc. look legit to me.

As far as OEM tires on the 69 SS Chevelles, I believe you had your choice of red stripe, white stripe, or white lettered...any of them were considered "standard equipment" but either the dealer or the buyer had to specify which they wanted when the car was ordered.