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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nuch_ss396 · #9 03-31-2006, 01:02 AM

Pictures 6 & 7 make me want to

cry.

How sad to see a big block rusting away with a valve cover
missing and rust all over the engine internals. That intake
isn't stock ( looks like a '163 ) as it's too high for 1970.

Look forward to more images once you get them. Good luck!

Steve

**k92** · #10 03-31-2006, 01:18 AM

The intake is a weiand, I noticed that the steering shaft looks to be pressed into the coupler like small blocks. I really doubt that back in 1979 someone would go to the trouble of putting an SS dash.big block and f41 susp in a Malibu then leaving the small block shaft in???? It appears that the rear seat is in the trunk.I'll have to look up the color code of 78 to see what it is.If it's original color is black cherry with a white vinyl top and interior I think that would be neat!!!

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