'70 Chevelle SS454/4-sp, Black on Black, Owned since '76, Interesting

[Too Many Projects]

Other than the induction hood, this is a copy of the LS5 car I owned from '73-79. I still have the engine..


Chevelle experts, talk to me about the instrument panel. I was always of the belief the 4 small circles being painted silver was an aftermarket thing, the originals were all black. This has, what appears to be, normal wear with them silver...

[GotGrunt]

Originally Posted by Too Many Projects

Other than the induction hood, this is a copy of the LS5 car I owned from '73-79. I still have the engine..


Chevelle experts, talk to me about the instrument panel. I was always of the belief the 4 small circles being painted silver was an aftermarket thing, the originals were all black. This has, what appears to be, normal wear with them silver...

You’re right. It’s a common mistake when people “restore” a factory dash. The 4 small circles should remain black. The aftermarket dashes are a whole different story with the circles being chrome instead of silver, including the 4 small ones.