Re: 1969 Chevelle SS Daytona yellow
 

I've been on quite a roller-coaster since I originally committed to buy this car. Initially, the car looked terrific in the photos from 20 feet away... but I had no evidence that it might be a 375 horse car other than the seller's speculation. I too was squinting to see whether there was a single fuel line in that fuzzy photo?

The deal is done, and these clearer photos speak for themselves... some good, some bad, but I definitely have a cheesy grin on my face!

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Re: 1969 Chevelle SS Daytona yellow
 

Looks great! The intact emissions decal is GOLD!

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Congrats Helmut.
I look forward to seeing this one be saved.
Perhaps I'll be able to help round things up when it reaches its first waypoint.

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She will be pretty all restored:-)

Ryan

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----I was about to post the same thing, Tony! Great minds think alike......Bill S

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I'm pretty much out of the loop when it comes to Chevelles, but curious...does that 4D tag stipulate a 375 horse?

I see the emissions tag but wondered about the trim tag coding?

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The 'L' on the Baltimore and Kansas trim tags seems to indicate SS396 on '69s but the paint code already proves that. Whether it's 325 or 350 or 375hp isn't coded into the trim tag.

Re: 1969 Chevelle SS Daytona yellow
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----I was about to post the same thing, Tony! Great minds think alike......Bill S </div></div>

I remember finding the intact radiator support plate and emissions label from my L89 El Camino, buried in the bed under a pile of parts. That really made my day!

Re: 1969 Chevelle SS Daytona yellow
 

04D..........04 is March and D is the fourth week which was when it was built. Mine is 06C......the third week in June.

Kurt

Re: 1969 Chevelle SS Daytona yellow
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: scuncio</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 'L' on the Baltimore and Kansas trim tags seems to indicate SS396 on '69s but the paint code already proves that. Whether it's 325 or 350 or 375hp isn't coded into the trim tag. </div></div>

Correct......the &quot;L&quot; is very controversial but common sense says if a Kansas or Baltimore built car has the &quot;L&quot; indicates it as a SS........although there are less than a handful of documented Chevelles that have the &quot;L&quot; but aren't a SS. But there are thousands of documented SS cars have the &quot;L&quot; on the trim tag. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/stupid.gif[/img]

Kurt [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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The 6000 rpm redline, single 3/8&quot; fuel line and the original 375hp emissions tag pretty much indicates that it's a 375hp car.

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This bullet hole in the passenger door sure is some kinda patina! If only cars could talk, eh....

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Re: 1969 Chevelle SS Daytona yellow
 

Helmut, What are your plans for the car now that you have better pictures?
James

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The car doesn't look too bad at all. I would start searching for the block...you never know!

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Good deal Helmut. Can't wait to see this unfold. Love DY BBC Chevelles! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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A lot of the damage occurred because someone pulled the windshield out of the car a long time ago. The floors are badly rusted, but so far I can't see that it affected the frame.

My plan is to replace the floor and trunk with new panels, repair the rust on the dash (below the windshield), repair the rust around the windshield and below the rear window, and install a new vinyl top which will hopefully cover much of those repairs. If the frame is solid, I plan to install a correct drivetrain and freshen up the brakes, steering and suspension so that I can drive the car. I also plan on putting a clean original black bench seat interior back in the car and go through the dash wiring, etc. Once all that is done, I plan to enjoy the car for a while! I'll eventually give some more thought to whether I just want to do isolated repairs to the bottoms of the fenders and quarters or do a more thorough restoration.

Cool car Helmut!! Just the fact alone that it was an L78 car is very cool...

Rich

Looks like a good buy for an L-78 car. Pretty crusty for a southern car though.

Did the car make it to Chicago yet?
James

Finally, this past weekend, my Daytona Yellow Chevelle SS made it's way up to Illinois! Here she is on the trailer...

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The Malibu panels were found on some SS cars.

Now that I've had more time and a better understanding of what the car needs, I have a big decision to make.

Thanks to Dan Vasic for giving my Chevelle a detailed initial examination when the car arrived. There is more examination work to do....
* The Chevelle still wears its original factory Daytona Yellow paint everywhere except on both quarters which have been repaired and painted (a long time ago judging by the patina).
* Fortunately, the frame appears to be in great shape. The bottom of the Chevelle is full of dried red clay, which apparently saved the frame from rusting away.
* In addition to the metal work I planned (the floor, trunk-floor, dash, front and rear windows), both quarters ought to be replaced in order to properly repair the rear window. Likewise, the trunk lip and filler panel below the rear window need to be replaced.

After those repairs, I would have an unrestored Chevelle with noticeable paint work on some parts of the car.... which begs the question, should the car receive a total restoration? The car certainly deserves a proper restoration (being an original L78 4-speed), but I hadn't planned on taking on that major of a project with everything else I have on my plate.

With Dan's help, I have purchased a running and ready-to-drop-in original L78 motor with a D 8 9 casting date, which is perfect for the Chevelle's 04D build date.

So..... now what? Is anyone else looking for a Daytona Yellow Chevelle SS L78 with a bench seat, 4-speed, tilt steering, vinyl top, etc.?

Just give Dan the green light, and then send the green L89 so he has something to do with all his spare time:-)

Ryan

Well...I do have a spare M22 sitting here in Alberta and was kinda wondering what I should put it into? :grin:

Rick, the driver that picked up the Chevelle for me in SC, offered to bring the Chevelle up to Alberta so that he could do the road trip with his son...

Exactly! That's the Chevelle that I'm saving my time, energy and money to restore...
Like I said, I've got too much on my plate.

I even picked up these rolled edge exhaust tips that have the perfect patina for this Daytona Yellow Chevelle.

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Sent you a PM Helmut

On the 70's, yes.....if that was done on any 69's, it's news to me.

They do exist Bill....only a half dozen are real and alive.....Oshawa-built SS396 Chevelles with MALIBU script.

You will come to learn of a special car that I have been involved with very soon, stay tuned :D

Dan