possible 1970 SS 396 rotting away

**k92** · #1 03-31-2006, 12:32 AM

I came across this possible 1970 SS 396 Chevelle at a local storage place. Looks like it has not been tagged since 1979 and has a lot of rust.The drivers door window is gone and it's been outside for awhile.It has the rear sway bar and SS dash,could not read any numbers on the engine due to crud. Sorry for poor picture of the cowl tag, it's code 78 paint,is a Leeds car and ahs the L on it.Gonna see if the pwner will let me look around it some more. Here are the pics.

**k92** · #2 03-31-2006, 12:33 AM

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**k92** · #3 03-31-2006, 12:34 AM

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**Mr70** · #7 03-31-2006, 05:30 PM

Look inside that Backseat for a Buildsheet..pronto!
If none found,I wouldn't place to much faith in that L just yet..
It could be a LS-3 w/rally dash option.
Noticed a 71-72 Steering wheel,so maybe the column was changed too possibly.
Is it holding front disc brakes?
Are there any signs of SS emblems on the fenders,rear bummper,grille & door panels?
I'd look for rearend boxed lower reinforcement arms,and F-41 frame ties as well as the axle tube prefix code stamped.
Whats the emission label and radiator tag identity?
Can you read that Tona block code,and the Trans. tag?

In 1979,one of our assignments in Autoshop was to drop a BB into a SB Chevelle,which we did & later added the rally dash,so I would look alot closer at this car.

427TJ · #8 03-31-2006, 08:17 AM

Let me guess: the owner plans to restore it someday.

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