1972 Motion Chevelle Article

[markinnaples]

Spectacular! Can you share some pics of what it looks like now before you get to fixing it up? I think I speak for everyone when I say we'd love to see it even in that stored state.

[thomam]

John,

I have provided a few pictures but I'm not ready to show many because it needs to have the original parts placed back on (hone o drive, valve covers, headers, headers and side pipes...). I provided the motor and interior for review. The motor and full drivetrain is now out of the car. All parts and colors to match back in 1972... This will be an expensive project to put all parts back in place as a full rebuild is underway to ensure all is well after 27 years of being dormant.

Enjoy and more to come when in final stages!

[1972convss454]

Originally Posted by thomam

John,

I have provided a few pictures but I'm not ready to show many because it needs to have the original parts placed back on (hone o drive, valve covers, headers, headers and side pipes...). I provided the motor and interior for review. The motor and full drivetrain is now out of the car. All parts and colors to match back in 1972... This will be an expensive project to put all parts back in place as a full rebuild is underway to ensure all is well after 27 years of being dormant.

Enjoy and more to come when in final stages!

Nice! Appears to be a later built 72 with the seat belt warning light in the dash. That had to be in place by January 1972. It started showing up in November 71 built cars. Odd that it has a 70 Air Conditioning vent on the drivers side.

Where was the car built? Baltimore or Leeds

Thanks for posting pics. I would have to say this has to be the "Ultimate" 1972 Chevelle!

[JoeC]

I saw a post where a guy built his own set of header side pipes starting with a generic header kit that comes with a bunch of pre bent tubing and header flanges

I think the kit was from Speedway Motors

[scuncio]

Here are the headers I sold to Chuck.

[thomam]

Joseph,

The car to my knowledge is a Baltimore built car and it was delivered to the owner in December 1971. It is an early 1972 Chevelle. As far as the vents, it is the poor man's air condition system ("astro ventilation system).

thanks,

[SS427]

Originally Posted by 1972convss454

Where was the car built? Baltimore or Leeds

Based on the orientation of the engine mount bolts on the frame and the lack of undercoating above the heater box, plus the fact that it started life on the east coast I would guess a Baltimore car.

Love these old street racers especially unmolested ones. Thanks for sharing the build with us!

[thomam]

Rick,

Thanks for the note! The car was never in any bad weather as it has low mileage ~7k. As far as the condition, it is very good as the original owner did a great job in keeping it in good shape.

At the end of the day, it just becomes a refresh as the car is in great condition. I plan to honor the history of the car and the original owner who had it for 49 years.

Regards,

[smallblockhero]

the interior looks beautiful! the engine bay is still very clean. are you planning to make it look as it did in the magazine article?

[mhm1966]

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