71 Chevelle pics WIW????

[brak]

i would pay $700 for that in a heart beat...

the fact that it has buckets with the center console, makes it worthwhile in my eyes. they alone are worth some serious coin, as most came with the bench and column shifter, and practically everyone doing a restoration wants buckets...


If you don't take it let me know, because i will snatch it up...
I bought a 72 SS back in high school (1994) when nobody wanted a chevelle, I sold it in 2000, and have been kicking myself ever since

[BB72CHEVKT]

Originally Posted by 1970bowtie

aright,one last question, was the hood broken, or could you not figure out how to open it?

I found the pull lever no problem. If you notice there must be some kind of prob with the latch becase the grill is broken right where you could manually open the latch. I beat on it, but the damn mosquitos were leaving spots the size of quarters and I stayed as long as I could stand it.

[1970bowtie]

you have to pull the lever all the way out and lift the hood while the lever is all the way out, then release the leaver. its kind of tricky

[GREASEMONKEY72]

id go for it for sure

[brak]

Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

I have owned two other cars a 69 and 70 and still do not know the difference between a Malibu and Chevelle I thought it was a Malibu/Chevelle? What is the difference?

The Malibu was at first the top trim level of the Chevelle line, and it replaced the Chevelle name entirely after 1977

I'm really not sure why people have such distain for the malibu package, it was available with the SS option, the only down side was you couldn't get the "Heavy Chevy" option in 71/72 (Base model with special striping and apearance mods) but the 454 big-block was offered with the "SS" package and not available with the "Heavy Chevy" option, so what's the big deal...

[BB72CHEVKT]

[QUOTE=brak;2199856]i would pay $700 for that in a heart beat...

What do you think the most somebody else would pay for it? I can't help but ask because you obviously have more knowledge on this that I do. I wish I had digital picts of the 70 I bought froma buddy for $750 and had around 1999 for a year and never got running then sold for $1750. I gave it away. It would be worth an easy $6000-9000 today. I also had a 69 which I drove only a couple of days before driving it into the back of a van when I was sixteen. Had to part it out atleast I didn't lose money on it parting it out!

[brak]

they're on a scale similar to our trucks, and as such it really depends on the rust factor, but the buckets are a plus.

if the floor and trunk are in decent shape, I would venture a guess of 1500 on the low side 3000 on the high depending on how bad a person wanted it...

I saw a 72 SS with a 454 go for 6500 last summer, and i'm betting it was in worse condition that that one (MN Salt car)...

[BB72CHEVKT]

Originally Posted by brak

they're on a scale similar to our trucks, and as such it really depends on the rust factor, but the buckets are a plus.

if the floor and trunk are in decent shape, I would venture a guess of 1500 on the low side 3000 on the high depending on how bad a person wanted it...

I saw a 72 SS with a 454 go for 6500 last summer, and i'm betting it was in worse condition that that one (MN Salt car)...

I am going to sleep on it, but more than likely see if I can get it for $500.
I may turn it for profit or I may keep it. The story to the wife is investment.
Maybe then maybe not who ever knows?

[kevncar]

They are all chevelles...the "Malibu", "Malibu 350", "Heavy Chevy" and "SS" are all just different levels of the Chevelle model. Similar to LS or LT on a new truck or something.

That one is pretty rough, but of course I'm used to California vehicles. But for that price I don't see how you can go wrong. The console, shifter and Lower control arms could bring that. Around here the IMCA modified race cars all run chevelle front clips and the lower control arms can bring some money after a guy gets put in the wall.

Good Luck,

[Troy-Built]

Of course, as stated before check the floor pans and trunk floor. Also look at the frame right at the wheel arch and toward the rear bumper. They are bad about rusting there. The extra chrome on the back area around the windows is because it had a vinyl top, another bad area for rust. The buckets and console and shifter alone are worth an easy 400 in the shape they are in if functional. If the motor isn't stuck it should be a 3970010 block and four bolt main with possible small valve double hump heads with bolt holes. If not double humps they are a 497 casting . If there is no kickdown cable from the carb it is a turbo 400. To know for sure look up above the gas pedal under the dash and look for a switch on a bracket with an orange and a white wire.

[mrein3]

It is funny this post came up when it did. Yesterday over lunch I just happened to head over to chevelles.com to see what is going on over there. After my truck is done (I know it is never really done) I plan on attacking my 1972 Malibu.

The "Chevelle" was the base package. "Malibu" was a trim level above that. "SS" was then above that. You needed the Malibu package to get to the SS package. In fact some factory original SS cars have "Malibu" emblems on the door panels. There is always debate on this at chevelles.com but my take on it is the days the SSes got Malibu door panels were the days the factory was short on SS door panels.

That car in the pictures is rough. They don't sit outside well. The rust below the rear window is a usual problem area on these cars. Water gets between the bottom of the opening, below the window and has nowhere to go. It doesn't matter if it had a vinyl top or not, water puddles there. Some folks drill a little hole in that channel and then tack on a tube that they run into a drain hole in the trunk.

Disk brakes were NOT standard until 1973 so you don't know if you have disks up front unless you look. I own a power DRUM 1971 Malibu so the presence of a power booster on the firewall means nothing.

The good thing is the disk brake upgrade is common and the parts are available. Disks were standard on 1971 and 1972 Monte Carlos and were available on all other A-bodies in 71 and 72. If you see disks on a Skylark, Cutlass, 442, etc. in the junk yard they'll work. The spindles swap in directly with no change to ball joints. You just bolt them in, run new hard lines, plum in the proportioning valve, and go. The front disks on my 1972 Malibu came off of a 1971 Monte that served me well as a winter beater for many winters.

Whats it worth? Yesterday over lunch I was amazed at what they are getting for anything Chevelle. I would look at some of the hulks they are selling on the classified section on chevelles.com. If you can get that car for $500 and have to part it out, you'll be money ahead.

They were reproducing the rear quarter panels for a long time but I heard they stopped again. I hope not, I could use a pair. Other than that you can get most every piece of sheet metal from goodmark and other suppliers if you are planning on a re-do.

I'm WAY biased but I'd say go for it.

A couple of pictures while I'm at it. The dusty one is a shot of both of them in my crummy old garage. A developer made me an offer on that piece of property that I couldn't refuse so that garage is in a dump some where and a house sits there now.

The second picture is after I put a new set of ralleys and tires on the convertible in 2005.

Finally, since this is the 67-72 truck page, a picture next to my (mostly) 1970 pick-up.

[Bamm]

Originally Posted by brak

I'm really not sure why people have such distain for the malibu package, it was available with the SS option, the only down side was you couldn't get the "Heavy Chevy" option in 71/72 (Base model with special striping and apearance mods

My 72 had the Heavy Chevy package.

[BB72CHEVKT]

Well I pulled the trigger this morning. The guy is in no hurry to let me get it though because a couple of pallets of rock and other junk needs to be moved to pull it out with the tractor. Maybe I'll get it next week he has a fishing tournament this weekend. Ended up at $700.

[brak]

make sure to post some better pics when you get it home

[brak]

Originally Posted by Bamm

My 72 had the Heavy Chevy package.

Malibu?

I may be wrong, but i had the understanding that the "Heavy Chevy" package was only available on base model chevelles.

You learn something new everyday!!

[Imacarguytoo]

I would jump all over that for 700.00. Lots of good parts left on it.
My wife wants a 71-72 Chevelle. I was going to give 750.00 for one in a lot worse shape than that with no drivetrain. You done see them around much anymore so in parts or cleaned up and ready to drive someone will give some good cash for it.
Good Luck with it

[brak]

saw this today and figured it would give you even more piece of mind.

Here's a chevelle for $1750
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...QQcmdZViewItem

[ToddSS]

Do this with it. Looks like a good candidate.

This one runs 9.3's. It was at autorama this year and blew me away.

Wheel to wheel powertrain built it and you can most likely look it up on the internet. Your car certainly reminded me of it.

[BB72CHEVKT]

Originally Posted by brak

saw this today and figured it would give you even more piece of mind.

Here's a chevelle for $1750
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...QQcmdZViewItem

Yeah I saw that one. I still am trying to get the car. I went by there on Monday and he hasn't moved the junk out of the way so I can tow it off.
I did get the hood open and it is all there under the hood and all original.
Still can't tell if it is a posi.

[Lippyp]

Hey, I've spotted what may well be one of these behind a house in the village near my house in France, hasn't turned a wheel for some time. Apparently it belongs to the elderly retired proprietor of a local garage. I need to try an investigate what it is exactly as I can only see the rear 1/4 of the car, its even a very similar colour.

[special-K]

I have the`71 dealer order book that lists all options and what could be ordered with what or not.BTW,a Malibu can go for as much or more as a Chevelle.It all depends on the car.After all,a Malibu is a Chevelle.Says so on the trunk lid.
Is that what you call molded interior panels?
Also,what in tarnation is this doing in the 67-72 truck area for all this time w/o being moved.Talk about "flying under the radar."

[BB72CHEVKT]

You guys keep your fingers crossed. The guys wife came in the office yesterday and indicated he just hasn't wanted to get it out of the woods yets because there is quite a bit of stacked rock to move(he is a bricklayer)
and the mosquitos are killer. I gave her the paperwork back out of the glove box I had been holding hostage. I guess as soon as it cools off a little bit I am going to have to ride his @ss. I really hope it works out since I thought it was a done deal a few months ago. Keep your fingers crossed.

[Solego]

'71 Chevelles rock! Of course, I have a '71 Chevelle Malibu myself, so I'm quite biased.

[boundstaffpress]

I had a 71 also. I say go for it. If it is that close to where you live, haul it home, put some used tires on it and start cleaning it for ebay. I cleared $3500 for mine and it didn't even have an engine.

These cars have a similar amount or more parts available than our trucks, but at a slightly higher price.

If it were me, I'd strip the buckets and console shift before I sold it. Since it had those and the rear speakers, It looks like it was nicely optioned. You should do quite nicely.
Hope you don't have to move too many rocks to get the car.

[67ChevyRedneck]

Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

I guess as soon as it cools off a little bit I am going to have to ride his @ss.

I've never wanted a car that badly, but to each his own.

Just messin' I hope you get it. Next to these old trucks, Chevelles and Camaros are the next best thing to have!