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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-12-2024, 07:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,548
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
I'm curious, does that car have a single groove...

I'm curious, does that car have a single groove deep groove pulley on the L78? I've been searching for one for my '67 L78 Chevelle Engine build for over 3 years with no luck.

Thanks!

John

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Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - Wanted 05-17-2022, 02:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,546
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
It's tough these days finding vintage L78 engine...

It's tough these days finding vintage L78 engine parts. I know, as I've been collecting date correct parts for my 1967 L78 engine build for over 1.5 years. I would think it might be a bit easier...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-05-2022, 07:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,002
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
Sold for $62,500

Sold for $62,500
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-03-2022, 10:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,002
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
Well there is a blue ‘69 Camaro 396 on BaT now...

Well there is a blue ‘69 Camaro 396 on BaT now and honestly it looks way better! I don’t know if it’s an L78 but it has similar power and the start up video sounds sweet!
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-03-2022, 01:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,002
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
Agreed! The interior actually looks nice except...

Agreed! The interior actually looks nice except for the gauges with exposed wires....sloppy for sure. On a factory correct looking car I wouldn't install any aftermarket gauges personally. I am a...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-02-2022, 09:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,002
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
Feel free to have your say on BaT that things...

Feel free to have your say on BaT that things don't appear to be correct. I assumed the seller is right that it's matching numbers, but maybe not? I suppose if he re-decked the block he should have...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-01-2022, 03:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,002
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
1968 Camaro RS/SS L78 on BaT

1968 Camaro RS/SS 396 L78 on BaT:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-chevrolet-camaro-rs-ss-396-l78/

Might be a perfect example to take to the Camaro 2022 Nationals this year in Morgantown,...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 04-14-2022, 12:40 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 15,828
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
You were lucky to be able to build the inside...

You were lucky to be able to build the inside ceiling height to 14ft. Typically, in detached garages anyway there will be a height limit in residential zoning districts, as I had to deal with. I...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 04-14-2022, 12:32 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 61,629
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=17119...

https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=171198

On this car, it obviously had A/C, and I know of no original L78 Chevelles that came from the factory with A/C. Maybe I missed something?
Forum: Lounge 04-14-2022, 12:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,237
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
I've bought from them before, and if you need to...

I've bought from them before, and if you need to talk with them you need to call! They will not respond to a contact message, at least they didn't with me. I had called because I bought a 12v coil...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 04-13-2022, 10:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,165
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
I’d probably use something like Vinylex. But...

I’d probably use something like Vinylex. But seeing that old response using Pledge made me laugh. Back in the day (late 60’s) many of us used pledge on our cars paint once cleaned. For some reason...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 04-13-2022, 02:01 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 15,828
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
Jeff, Many of us have been there. I built...

Jeff,

Many of us have been there. I built my detached garage in 2004 when I was 54. I worked another 16 years until COVID-19 put the cabash on my position (Civil Engineer) so I retired taking...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-18-2022, 09:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,861
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
My '67 L78 Chevelle had power steering...I just...

My '67 L78 Chevelle had power steering...I just wanted it for some reason, so I ordered it that way. Only drum brakes though (I wish I'd spent what little money I had on power brakes at least). ...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-17-2022, 09:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,070
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
Thanks for the replies, but I'm gonna just buy a...

Thanks for the replies, but I'm gonna just buy a GM authorized replacement part (#3884508) and it won't have the throttle return spring extra tab, which would be correct for '67. It should also have...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-16-2022, 09:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,070
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
Upper Alternator Bracket for '67 L78 Chevelle Same as Camaro?

I bought a set of alternator brackets from Ground Up a long time ago, but as I get closer to my '67 L78 engine build, I'm learning that some of the parts I have aren't the best choice, or they are...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-03-2022, 03:47 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 61,629
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
Boy does that bring back memories! Did you ever...

Boy does that bring back memories! Did you ever do the cash on the dash trick? I won so much money...put down a $5 or $10 and bet the passenger he couldn't grab it when I shot out of the hole! I...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-21-2022, 09:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 24,819
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
There's an L78 Chevelle SS Registry, but I'm not...

There's an L78 Chevelle SS Registry, but I'm not sure about one for the L78 Camaros...there "should be"! They are rare cars...just to have survived. My Chevelle didn't survive, at least so far...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 02-20-2022, 05:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,009
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
I have the Comp Cams roller tip rockers also for...

I have the Comp Cams roller tip rockers also for my upcoming '67 L78 engine build. I have stock chrome covers with drippers that I absolutely refuse to cut the drippers off of! This will be a close...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 02-20-2022, 05:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,299
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
My Latest Choices are.........

I appreciate all of the responses and recommendations. I suppose this thread would have received more responses if I had posted in the general forum. But, anyway after much thought and research I...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 02-14-2022, 07:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,299
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
Ok, here is where I'm at right now. Hays 10-130...

Ok, here is where I'm at right now. Hays 10-130 Billet Steel Flywheel with a McLeod Racing 75224 Super StreetPro Clutch. From Summit cost = $393.95 + $325.00 = $718.95. Horsepower limit on the...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-10-2022, 01:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,037
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
Thumbs up I'm a little late to this thread, but being the...

I'm a little late to this thread, but being the original owner of a 1967 Chevelle L78, and having a friend who bought a new 1967 Camaro Z28 in 1967 I feel somewhat obliged from first hand knowledge...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-04-2022, 08:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,098
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
Smile I'm thinking I may just buy a set of the Hooker...

I'm thinking I may just buy a set of the Hooker Comps (2" Primaries, 3.5" Collector like the M/T's) JUST for my engine build & dyno runs. They are cheap.

I can then have a set of Super Scavengers...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-01-2022, 12:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,098
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
Thanks! I will give him a call. I believe I may...

Thanks! I will give him a call. I believe I may have corresponded with him a while back thru eBay when he had the SS M/T Collectors on eBay. He didn’t make the entire headers at that time as I...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-01-2022, 02:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,098
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
I'm still researching headers for my '67 Chevelle...

I'm still researching headers for my '67 Chevelle L78 Engine Build. For the dyno, and to stay as close as possible to my old M/T SS Headers 50+ years ago, I have been comparing the primary tubing...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-13-2022, 01:19 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,953
Posted By Chevelle SS 396 L78
Been some nice Camaros cross the block! I'd love...

Been some nice Camaros cross the block! I'd love to be there, for the weather if nothing else!
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