1970 Canadian Built Chevelle Extremely Documented
 

This is my first post. Hope this the right section to post.
In 1997 I began a search for a 1970 Chevelle SS. Found one in HMN. Talked to the owner and she said...It's 8K firm. Offered her $7,955.00 because according to her husband it needed the cowl induction valve. Her husband said, "That's your problem." Paid the 8K and drove the chevelle from MA to VA and it ran like a champ. They had not stepped on the gas hard enough to make the cowl induction open.
Unless proven wrong this is the best documented Chevelle there is. Documentation includes:
(1) Retail Order for a motor vehicle form
(2) Invoice
(3) 3 Line Tags (Canadian for built sheets)
(4) GM of Canada proof of options
(5) Receipts for paying it cash
(6) Original Window Sticker
(7) Receipt for paying MA taxes
(8) Maitenance records from May of 1970 to the day it was sold in 1997.
Mileage for this Chevelle has been documented from 5.1 miles until today. A computer generated form from 1970 show how the owner documented the mileage. A log book was used to document the mileage, and the following information was logged in:
(1) Date
(2) Mileage
(3) Price per gallon
(4) Amount purchased
(5) Octane of gasoline puchased
(6) Location of gas station
(7) Any repairs performed on the Chevelle.
Ownwer clearly remembers throwing away the POP, but there are seven POPs swiped on warranty repairs and the POP information is clear as day light.

Currently Chevelle is going a full frame restoration. All parts are correct and plated accordingly.
Must of the Maryland Chevelle Club guys have seen the documentation, to include Al Galdi, Bill Rose, Rick E., Chuck Hanson, Chris White, and others.

Here is a link to the resto.
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/show...ht=still+alive


Luis

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Beeeeeeeautiful...Welcome.

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Welcome to here Luis! Didn't know you begun the resto on your Chevelle. We like progess photos here! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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Nice to see you here, Luis....keep us posted on your progress!

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Hi Luis...I answered your PM...sorry I didn't see it earlier! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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Thanks for the welcome...guys. I have been buying and selling Chevelle/Camaro parts to be able to bring some additional income to help with the restoration. Might become a member so I can sell some parts here. I'm already making plans to attend the show in Chicago. Had to cancell this year due to wife partial knee replacement.

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Looks great Luis. It has been a pleasure talking to you the last three years. Keep up the good work.

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Hey Luis, Welcome aboard!

Ray

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Welcome Luis. Glad to see you here.

Kurt

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Need some help...paid the $25.00 fee, but cannot post in the classifieds. Don't think it's recognizing me as a member. Who do I contact to resolve this issue. TIA

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You seek the one called Charley.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You seek the one called Charley.
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Thanks for the reply,but still at lost. Who is Charley?

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Luis...I got the message and I sent a PM to Charley! He'll have you fixed up in no time! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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Thank you Bruce...you are now talking to a paying member!
Yeah Baby!! I more stars than a General. LOL

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Louis
Welcome . I cant beleive you only paid 8000.00 for the car!!!
Good for you.
PJ
1970 chevelle ss L78 Canadian orderd car
Documented and restored to build sheet specs.

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Thank you PJ. Any pics of your L78?

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Don't thank me Luis...thanks to Charley! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

You will have a blast here [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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Charley, thank you very much. Really appreciate your help.

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Just an update. Still going at it slowly, but surely. Lots of quality parts installed on this chassis, along with an extensive amount of date coded parts.

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Very nice [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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Looking really good Luis!!

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Good Job sir!!

Mike

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All your hard work is paying off quite nicely Luis.

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Great job Luis !

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Amazing attention to detail...very nice [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

I have a question...did BB Chevelles come with that 4 blade fan ?? I always thought they had a clutch fan...just curious.

wilma

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Yes,hydraulic liftered engines got the 4 blade as std.Unless ordered with A/C,then they received the 7 blade w/clutch.
L-78 &amp; LS-6 came std. with 7 blade w/clutch.

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Thank you for the kind comments, guys.

I've being collecting parts since 1997 when I bought it. Carb, alternator, distributor, p/S pump, fuel pump, thermostat housing, starter, water pump, 4 blade fan, manifolds, all pulleys and brackets are 100% date coded. These parts have not been cheap by any means.

Most difficult to find were the shock$$$$, they are currently being restored by Dan. Should be done by next week. Lots and lots of other correct date coded parts throughout the chassis. Amazing you can find part numbers or stamping on the smallest parts.

Did you guys noticed the rear upper control arms...they have two holes each. Seems to be a Canadian difference from those built in the US.


Next in line buy tires and mount them on a set of October 69 AO wheels. Unfortunately Uniroyal Tiger Paws are not reproduced, so it will either be Goodyear or Firestones. Then re-chrome 1/4 inch deep center caps to go along with a set of NOS trim rings. Last add all decals. Hope to have it ready for next year Maryland Chevelle Club show.

I love the Gardner exhaust, did you notice the no part# exhaust tips. System fits perfectly on the chassis. I got the ones with the turbo mufflers. Kudos to Eric and his Gardner Exhaust Team.

Have to thank Billy's Hot Rod and Performance for his work on the chassis from disassembling, sanding, painting, and assembling. Rick, did the front end. Have to love the markings. Doug Yoder for his assistance with paints and supplies. Chris W. with parts and part #s.

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----You are doing great!!! I would recommend the Goodyears as they are at least closer to the original style then the Firestones......Bill S

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So body back on the chassis for test fitting doors, hood, fenders, etc. Once fitting has been completed back off the chassis. The reason for the door hinges pic is there have been occasions when points have been deducted when cars have been judged. Judge claims not painted...owner yes they were painted. Clearly these have the original paint. Having a friend restore then.
Funny feeling...it actually looks like a car.

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Here are pics of the restored shocks.

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I think some judges still have some learning to do, they don't know everything... Keep the pics coming.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Luis</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> The reason for the door hinges pic is there have been occasions when points have been deducted when cars have been judged. Judge claims not painted...owner yes they were painted. Clearly these have the original paint. </div></div>

I'm not sure I understand this comment. Some judges claim the door hinges are not painted?

I don't see how they could <span style="text-decoration: underline">not</span> be painted, as the doors were hung in the body shop and in place when the car went through the paint process.

K

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Keith Seymore</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Luis</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> The reason for the door hinges pic is there have been occasions when points have been deducted when cars have been judged. Judge claims not painted...owner yes they were painted. Clearly these have the original paint. </div></div>

I'm not sure I understand this comment. Some judges claim the door hinges are not painted?

I don't see how they could <span style="text-decoration: underline">not</span> be painted, as the doors were hung in the body shop and in place when the car went through the paint process.

K </div></div>

I agree with Keith, my original paint 69 Camaro has the hinges painted body color. I have never witnessed a 60s GM car that did not have them body color.

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beautiful car! keep the pics coming!

Some pics....

Pics

Only mark I found was this lonely "45"

Pic

Manifolds have been aluminized. Next is a gentle coat of VHT

Date coded parts