1970 LS5 Chevelle 454

[BBIGG BLOCK 396]

Is this car worth near what he is asking!Ebay item # 110204553089 I am thinking about trading a REAL NICE 67 Chevelle SS car for this.My car went through a complete frame off in 1998 and has about 6200 miles on it since restoration!My Chevelle has a Pretty expensive engine and 6 speed richmond trans and restoration was around $43000.00.My problem is I really like my car but I am becoming unable to drive a standard shift vehicle due to leg problems.I thought about converting my Chevelle to an auto but I just don't have the heart.It is just too sweet with the 6 speed.Also I never owned a 70 or newer Chevelle and I really like the body styles so there fore I am considering a trade.Any help would be appreciated.I can send Bruce some photos of my car if needed to compare vehicles!

Thanks

Bobby

[Xplantdad]

Here's a link to the auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110204553089&ru=http://motors.search.ebay.com:80/110204553089_W0QQa10239ZQ2d24QQa39ZQ2d24QQa41ZQ2d2 4QQalistZa39Q2ca41Q2ca38v1yQ2ca38v2yQ2ca10239Q2ca3 801Q2ca85Q2ca10246Q2ca33512Q2ca10241Q2ca10244Q2ca3 9705Q2ca18QQdfspZ1QQfclZ3QQfposZ85383QQfromZR7QQfr ppZ200QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQgcsZ13QQpf_queryZ110204553 089QQpfidZ2473QQsacatZQ2d100QQsadisZ500QQsofindtyp eZ22QQsofocusZpfQQfviZ1)



Send me the pics Bobby...I'll post them for you.
[email protected] http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr. Chevy]

Bobby, if you are looking for something that is factory correct I see several things underneath the hood that are not right for starters. I am not ripping the car apart, it looks very nice. Black is an awesome color but it is very rough to keep clean. It really shows swirl marks and little imperfections also... Not real sure on the price. I have a friend that last January purchased a non numbers matching real 1970 Chevelle SS LS5 car in this same color combo with a 4speed that was a total frame off restoration to stock/original and is an awesome looking car for $45,000.

Good luck with your decisions and purchase!!

Rich

[rubbinisracing]

Bobby,

It it was real and was all the ad states it would bring much more than $32,900. There are so many incorrect items on the car that make me wonder. I've driven past this dealers yard and the looks of it and way he seems to produce these cars make me very suspicious. I'll be gald to inspect it for you as soon as tomorrow as its on the way to my ranch.

IMO if you want to stay in that price range Frank had/has an Astro Blue 70 he had listed here thats probably a much better car but I can't remember if it was a stick. If you want an LS5 then get in touch with Albert for a well done car. I dont remember the tranny on it either.

Let me know if you want it inspected.

[SS427]

Franks car (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/277232/an/0/page/5#Post277232)

Franks car is an automatic and a very nice one at that.

[Mr70]

What are your expectations for it?
It has many aftermarket and incorrect components under the hood and around the body.It being painted black,will highlight any perfect areas for you,as well underscore those that aren't.If you are viewing it in person,which I really recommend you,or someone you know does for you,then you should make arrangements soon.
Honestly at that price I would want to drive it first also.
If you want to get it closer to how the factory built it,then I would look elsewhere,as this one may make your wallet lighter then you wish in the long run,as parts & labor today are escalating more then most realize.
But if you agree with what you see & have some time & money to invest to dial it in,or just want to enjoy it for how it stands now,then I would just go ahead & hit the BIN button.
He could probably get more for it in another place & time shortly,because Black cars sell even with Radial tires.

[BBIGG BLOCK 396]

Guys I am just wanting a nice auto car to drive.I prefer for this car to be a real LS5 as the Owner states and be really clean all over and on the underside.As far as the non original or items that are not correct that is not a problem.My 67 Chevelle is more of a restomod and has many things that is not original to it also.I am just looking for a nice clean real SS Car to drive and enjoy.I am just not able to enjoy my 67 due to it being a 6 speed.I have not ruled out totally converting my car to an auto but I prefer not to.It is just sweet shifting that 6 speed richmond trans.I sent Bruce some pics of my 67 Chevelle and he will post them when he gets an opportunity.I spent a lot on my car and If I trade it I just want a fair deal.If someone in the area could look at the car that would be nice.I am curious as to what it looks like underneath the car. My Chevelle is pretty nice on the bottom side.Take into consideration my car has been detailed a lot since the pictures were taken. And this is some of the specs on my Car from the restoration!

1967 Chevelle SS

Engine: 1967 model 396 Block bored .60 over and some old school machining tricks performed for performance,new steel GM crank,New Eagle H beam rods,new comp cams extreme energy 284 hydraulic cam,new lifters, Comp cams large pushrods,new Comp Cams aluminum Roller Rockers, Forged Keith black pistons,total seal file fit rings,clevite bearings,ultra seal felpro gaskets,new Edelbrock aluminum RPM heads, New Edelbrock aluminum intake, hidden MSD 6 AL ignition system,New Custom built PRC Holley Double Pumper 750 Carb pushing 790 CFM.

Radiator: Custom aluminum unit from BE COOL Radiator Co.

Airconditioning: New evaporator core,new condenser,Old style POA valve replaced with new updated system,new style compressor and brackets installed.Inside all new cables and indash levers replaced from the old pot metal to steel lever kit.A/C blows cold air.

Trans: New Richmond 6 Speed transmission with custom Long manufactured 6 speed shifter, New Center Force Gold dual friction clutch and pressure plate,new GM steel flywheel

Rearend: Factory 373 PosI 12 bolt rearend completely rebuilt during restoration

Suspension: all completely rebuilt front and rear with new tubular lower and upper rear control arms

Body: Real 1967 Chevelle SS 138 Vin code,factory buckets,4 speed,A/C and power steering car,Body and frame was stripped to bare metal and all rust areas replaced with GM and Goodmark parts by a professional Father and Son Restoration team Mike and Jeff Cassidy ,they have restored and built numerous cars and many have been in magazines and featured at Good Guys Events, Body was coated with Epoxy primer and PPG base coat clear coat Neon Blue on complete body including bottom and firewall on body.Frame blasted to bare metal and coated with epoxy primer and painted charcoal gray from PPG.
All trim on exterior was either replaced or polished and bumpers rechromed,front windshield was the only piece of glass replaced during restoration.

Tires and Wheels: BFG radials mounted on 7” front and 8” rear newer model Torque thrust D Wheels.

Brakes: GM disc on the front and GM drum on the rear

Interior: All new interior kit purchased and installed by Local custom upholstery shop.Some special touches to project a Nickey Chevrolet Tribute were added to front seat covers

Misc: Custom aluminum Nickey valve covers installed,and some other custom features installed during build and under hood of the Chevelle.Also the fender wells and core support were powder coated black,new hood hinges and springs installed,dash assembly rebuilt,new gas tank,new sending unit.Car has original bumper jack,owners manual.


Car History: This car was always a TEXAS car and a 3 owner vehicle.With me being the third owner as I was told when I purchased the vehicle.I ran a title search and it showed the previous owner to be the person I bought the car from.He had owned the car for over 20 years and had told me he had bought it from the ORIGINAL OWNER.
Since I have owned and had the car restored! I purchased the car in October1998 and the restoration was completed by June of 1999.It was entered in the Houston Autorama in 1999 and won 3rd place in its class.The other winners 1st and 2nd place were cars built for SHOW ONLY and never driven on the street.There were 17 cars in the class.Also in 1999 the Chevelle won best restored GM Muscle Car at Fort Worth Good Guys Meet,There were 25 cars in the class.

Also the Chevelle has been driven for pleasure and not abused and won numerous local Car Shows.The Chevelle has approx 6200 miles on it since restored but the existing engine and trans were installed in 2004 and have approx 2800 miles on them.There are a few blemishes from small rock chips and incidents over the years that show but still the Chevelle is a NICE DRIVER!

She s no longer a AUTORAMA SHOW QUALITY Car due to being driven on the roads and the age of the restoration but she is a GREAT BEAUTIFUL DRIVER and great for local cruising and having a ball! I built this car to DRIVE And built Her to last a long time. I built this car to KEEP FOREVER but due to health problems I need an AUTOMATIC CAR. So I am looking to trade the Chevelle for something I can drive.I prefer a muscle car with A/C. was able to talk briefly with the original owner of the Chevelle and he told me he purchased the car from Bud Moore in Houston Texas.


Thanks

Bobby

[rubbinisracing]

I'll drop by tomorrow and take a look. Have you spoken with the seller?

[BBIGG BLOCK 396]

Just be e mail.I e mailed him some pictures of my 67 chevelle and I think he wants to trade but I am curious as to really how clean this Chevelle is an if it is a real LS5 Car.

Bobby

[Xplantdad]

Here are pics of Bobby's car...Nice Chevelle Bobby!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Bobby%20D/tn_chevelle8.jpg

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http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Bobby%20D/tn_chevelle10.jpg

[Xplantdad]

More....
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Bobby%20D/tn_chevelle11.jpg

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http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Bobby%20D/tn_chevelle18.jpg


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[Mr. Chevy]

Bobby, just from the pictures I think your Chevelle "SMOKES" the black LS5 on E-bay!! You have a very, very nice car. Maybe reconsider swapping out the stick for an automatic.. It could always be converted back again. Plus you know what you have. Sometimes "the cars aren't so greener on the other side". You may be very disappointed in the long run.. Thats just my .02 cents

Rich

[DaveC68]

Bobby,
DITTO on the above comments....Your car has it ALL OVER that 70.
I'd pass on that trade, unless the 70 comes with a brief-case full of $100's in the trunk http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[BBIGG BLOCK 396]

Thanks for the kind words about my Chevelle guys I really appreciate it.Also thanks to Bruce for posting the pictures of my Chevelle (I know Bruce is partial to 2nd generation BLUE CHEVELLES) so you guys could look at both cars and compare them,and especially to Howard known on here as Rubbinisracing for taking time and going to look at the 70 Chevelle for me, and inspecting it.After talking with Howard I am going to PASS on the 70 Chevelle and keep what I have for now.Maybe even think hard about converting it to an automatic car. Thanks for all the help and kind words and everyone have a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPPY NEW YEAR!

Bobby

[Xplantdad]

Good deal Bobby. I think that your car rocks! Convert it to an automatic...and go have some more fun!

[quick-bowtie]

Keep your car..