72 Chevelle Ss Convertible With 502 Big Block Engine on 2040-cars
Reno, Nevada, United States
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Up for auction is my 72 Chevelle convertible. I purchased this car from the original owner in 1987. This car has never been in an accident or fender bender since I have owned it and the original owner assured me of the same. This flame orange (please note, not red) car came out of the GM factory as an air conditioned Malibu convertible with a 350 engine. Over the years with various replacement parts, including cowl induction hood, heavy duty front and rear sway bars and SS steering wheel it became a Chevelle SS.
Some highlights follow: 1. New 502 HO GM crate engine #12568778 with just over 2000 miles on it. 2. New power convertible top with rear glass window, new pads and well liner and top boot. 3. New seat upholstery, with all new padding replaced on the front and rear bench seats. 4. New ceramic coated headers, new Delco 78 series battery, and new 750 cfm Edelbrock carb with electric choke. 5. Turbo 400 tranny rebuilt with quick shift kit. 6. 12 bolt posi rear end. 7. BFG Radial TA tires with just over 4000 miles use. 8. Flowmaster mufflers with 3" mid pipes and 2.5" tailpipes with stainless tips. 9. 4 core radiator with never an overheating problem in Reno's hot summers. Pretty much runs at 180 degrees. 10. Original steering box replaced with close ratio model, KYB gas adjust shocks at the corners. 11. Front disc brakes, rear drum. 12. Most important - a straight rust free body. I had the car repainted about 10 years ago with the original flame orange, paint code 65, with a clear coat. The finish still looks nice, when polished color really pops, but not show quality and a few chips in the paint. The chrome is original. If I had to rate the exterior paint and chrome maybe a 7-8 out of a possible 10. This car definitely gets praise and thumbs up when driven on the street. It passed the Nevada smog test. Before retiring, I owned a auto parts store so I never held back when repairing or replacing parts. I suspect that over the years every part has been replaced at least once. With some hesitation I am selling this car, that I must say has never run better in the 27 years i have owned it. My adult children are not interested in it and when I gave my granddaughter a ride she held her hands over her ears and repeated over and over "LOUD CAR". |
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