1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport Ss on 2040-cars
Reese, Michigan, United States
Feel free to ask me any questions about the car : whitneywssweezey@ukno.com .This ad features a really nice car I am selling from a friend’s collection. He recently had a his first child and
has decided to thin his car herd so he can focus on his growing family herd! So while he is ready to cut this car
loose it is not a forced sale, more of a common sense sale. This car does not have the correct engine/transmission
but instead has a 454 V-8 and 400 TurboHydramatic transmission out of a 1974 Chevelle which is a very suitable
upgrade and a 12 bolt posi-traction differential. This is a real SS, but originally was a 350 V8. It runs strong
and looks great. As you read through the write up you will see everything has either been rebuilt or replaced
mechanically on the car. This is a great driver and ready to go as it sits. Now I should qualify that usually
"driver" quality on eBay usually means piece of crap. Let's be clear this is a really nice car, but by no means a
trailer queen either, hence a great car to drive, and will show well at most local car shows and cruise-ins. The
car collects lots of attention whether it's cruising down the street or parked.
Finish -- Grade A: Bright red paint is a fresh two stage paint. Re-paint was very through and there are no signs
of the original green metallic paint. Very nice shine/luster and it looks as good in person as it does in the
pictures.
Body -- Grade A-: Car has all original factory floors and trunk metal. Factory cowl induction hood. Floor boards
are clean and free of rust. Rear quarter look great and the driver’s side rear quarter has been replaced and work
is professional. Has had new inner fenders installed with all new hardware
Trim Code info:
ST 72 13537 B 340183 BDY
TR 713 A52 36 36 PNT
03B 0730
It breaks down as follows:
72 = 1972 1= Chevrolet 3537 = Malibu Sport Coupe B = Baltimore MD 340183 = seq. #
TR 713 = Green Vinyl A52 =Bench Seat 36/36 = upper & lower body color Spring Green
03B = build date March 2nd week
VIN Reads 1D37J2B547123
1 = Chevrolet
D = Malibu
37 = 2 door Sport Coupe
J = 350 V8 4-bbl (L48)
2 = 1972
B = Baltimore MD
547123 = sequential number
Frame -- Grade A: Is straight and free of any rust or scale, no signs of any metal repair
Bumpers - Grade A-/B-: Front Bumper brand new and is straight and free of damage however.. Rear is original,
straight and free of dents but some light patina has started.
Bright work -- Grade A-: All original stainless is present and is in great shape requiring only light buffing to
restore. Door handles and emblems are all new.
Glass Grade B+: Glass is all original A01 Soft Ray Glass with correct date codes except for front windshield. Front
windshield has been replaced and is free of chips or cracks and scratches. Side windows are also free of chips,
but have some light scratches. All weather-stripping and window "fuzzies" are new and in very good shape and have
been replaced at the time of repaint.
Interior A-/B-: Interior looks awesome. New items include: carpet, seat covers, door and rear panels and headliner.
Factory original SS gauge package. SS Steering wheel is clean and otherwise like new, dash pad looks great. Lenses
on gauge pods are clear and clean, fuel gauge works. The headliner is new but the installation was not done
professionally and has some serious wrinkles in it (see photos) and is also missing it's seat belts. Radio is brand
new RetroAutosound AM/FM with optional MP3 auxiliary plug in. and the rear features 6 X 9 dual cone speakers in the
rear and have nice clean sound quality. Radio has excellent sound quality, professional installation. All
weather-striping is new with new window "fuzzies" installed.
Wheels Grade A: Original Chevrolet SS style 15 X 7 Rally II steel rims that are painted in original factory grey
color with factory Chevy center caps Hardened chrome lug nuts, and factory trim rings.
Tires Grade A-: New Kelly Charger HR P225/60R15 Performance Tires.
Suspension Grade A- : Features factory Power steering with variable ratio. Front and rear springs are Moog factory
replacements, brand new Monroe gas shocks, and factory front and rear stabilizer bars with new bushings. Steering
components are all fresh and recently restored or replaced. Vehicle tracks straight, with a firm but comfortable
ride. Undercarriage has been cleaned and detailed, very nice for local shows.
Exhaust Grade B+ : Dual exhaust, Factory Cast Iron solid 2.5 inch pipes (not mandrel bent), into Flowmaster
chambered mufflers No leaks......but it's a little loud, I guess I'm too old right!
Rear-end Grade OK: Factory G80 Safe-T-Track (posi-traction) 12 bolt rear-end stamped 3.23:1 rear axle ratio.
Factory correct, original rear differential option. Unit is free of leaks, no noises or clunks, and limited slip
function operates as designed.
Ignition Grade A: Stock appearing factory style HEI distributor updated with Summit Racing HEI high performance
overhaul kit, and matching Taylor 8mm HP black wires with new AC spark plugs.
Air Conditioning/Heater Grade B: Non-A/C car, new dash faceplate, all cables are free, fan is operational and
heater blows warm. Driver’s kick panle vent is frozen shut, passenger works as designed.
Transmission Grade OK: Original style 400 THM automatic transmission. Transmission is free of any leaks. I don't
know anything about the transmission internals but it appears to have been rebuilt. It has an aftermarket
adjustable vacuum modulator, and the torque converter appears to have been replaced with an aftermarket street
performance converter (B & M?????).
Trans fluid is clean, and free of any burned smell. Shifts crisp but not to harsh. Features original steal vacuum
modulator line and cooling lines.
Brakes Grade A: Factory equipped with JL2 Power Front Disc brakes. Brakes are fully serviced with new pads,
bearings cleaned & greased. Rear brakes are drum style with new pads and springs. Brakes perform to factory
specifications. Fresh installation.
Engine Grade A: Original 350 was missing when the car was purchased. Currently the engine compartment holds a 1974
Chevrolet 454 with 4BBL. The intake and heads are 1966 Chevrolet Passenger parts a top a 1974 454 Chevelle 454
block. It is a well thought out combination that provides a gas pump friendly compression. Engine is clean and
show ready detailed. Installation is clean and professional and stock in appearance. Engine is equipped with brand
factory chrome valve covers, is painted the correct era paint. Engine was professionally rebuilt when owned by a
previous owner but came with no receipts. The motor is clean inside (valve covers were removed for inspection) and
is free of any noises or knocks, and there is no smoke upon start-up cold or warm, and is free of any oil or
coolant leaks, supporting the claim of a recent/fresh rebuild. Engine has a slight lopey idle but pulls 25 inches
of vacuum, the carburetor has been modified and freshly rebuilt with parts from Cliff's HP and dialed in to the
engine modification combination and pulls smooth right off idle without hesitation through acceleration. Engine is
equipped with functioning factory style electric choke that works as designed by the factory. Engine pulls hard
under acceleration, no black smoke, and carburetor responds better then fuel injection. Engine features new
starter, alternator, radiator, hoses, plus fresh tune-up with cap, rotor, wires, and plugs. Brackets are all
factory and period correct and installation is professional. Car also features a brand new four row radiator (not a
re-core), with 7 bladed fan with thermostatic factory style clutch.
Summary:
This car looks great driving down the road, and frankly, even up close, it is very presentable for most local car
shows or cruises. It is a very nice car to drive with smooth acceleration, and clean comfortable cabin. The
performance idle through the chambered mufflers makes it a hit at the cruise in or at the stop light. The car has a
strong running 454 which is desirable upgraded and greatly improves the overall driving experience of the car. Ride
is firm, but comfortable for a long drive. Operation is very reliable and without issue and the engine pulls hard
off idle up to 5000 rpm. It is a lot of fun to kick down at a roll as the car sets you back in the seat and smokes
the tires. The suspension launches straight with no wheel hop when you mat it and spins the tires without brake
torquing. The car as is would make a great reliable, daily driver that would be a blast to drive everyday to work.
It is really a fun car to drive with its throaty exhaust and excellent power. This car offers a lot of potential
with some light trim work will only will only improve the value of this car.
Other then some minor interior detailing, this car needs nothing else replaced and is road ready for cruising.
Mechanically it has been totally gone through and all maintenance items (battery, alternator, brakes, radiator,
etc) are new and have been replaced! You can drive this car literally anywhere without issue. So if doing a full
restoration or building a bad news street terror is outside your skills level but your looking a for a great
musclecar this the car for you. When you consider the full restoration numbers matching cars run $50K plus and most
of the cars below $10K, well let's just say are in need of a lot of work.
That said I have tried my best to represent this car as honestly as possible, however it is sold as is and there is
no warranty implied or otherwise stated.
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