1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE CUSTOM COUPE

Summary

Custom-built Chevelle that received a nut-and-bolt rotisserie restoration completed in late 2017. It’s powered by a 468ci V8 big-block engine with a T56 6-speed manual transmission and has less than 300 miles since completion.

Details

This custom Chevelle SS received a frame-off, nut-and-bolt restoration that took more than 4,000 hours to complete. It is powered by a balanced and blueprinted 468ci V8 big-block engine featuring Holley Sniper EFI, aluminum heads, full roller, MSD ignition, revolver billet serpentine system, steel crank and a Thumpr COMP cam. The engine is paired with a new T56 6-speed manual transmission and dual disk Quicktime hydraulic clutch. Also features a new driveline with a 12-bolt differential cut 1.5 inches per side, Mosier axles and Eaton posi-traction with a 4:11 Strange Gear. It is kept cool by an aluminum radiator with dual fans. This Chevelle rides on a powder-coated Ridetech suspension with MuscleBar front and rear sway bars, upper and lower Strong Arms with spindle, 10-pound air compressor with an onboard controller, Shockwave front shocks and a quick-ratio sneering box. Wilwood brakes, 6-piston front and 4-piston rear, and a Wilwood master cylinder with proportioning valve help this SS slow down. The PPG black paint was applied on a rotisserie, and the entire car was media-blasted to start the build. A custom-made firewall, with wiring and hoses rerouted under the fenderwell, give the engine compartment a smooth appearance. The front and rear bumpers have been cut and seamed, with the bolt holes welded to have smooth body lines, and were color-matched to the black body. The trunk matches the interior of the car. The interior features custom leather door panels, bucket seats and a driver’s-side power seat. The floors are done in LizardSkin, with insulation and Dynomat throughout the entire car, trunk and roof. Carpet is Bentley-style with a new headliner and visors. The gauges are Dakota Digital with a silver background, and the Vintage Air system was raised 7 inches in the firewall and moved 3 inches closer. A custom-made tunnel was installed to accommodate period-correct console, which features power window controls. The rear seat has access to the truck to service the compressor and red-top Optimum battery. The audio is prewired to the trunk with a Vintage Sound head unit to support the amps. The door handles, key locks, window trims and headlight bezels feature matte black CERACOAT. The halo headlights are white with new lenses and wiring. It features new tinted glass, rubber, felts and Painless wiring. This custom Chevelle rides Boyd Coddington wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot tires.