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Old 12-05-2017, 10:32 PM
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Post 69 L78 Chevelle...
I'm sure the Chevelle gurus will chime in...but, I believe in 1969 the VIN did not indicate the SS396 option...

What color is the car..??

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I'm sure the Chevelle gurus will chime in...but, I believe in 1969 the VIN did not indicate the SS396 option...

What color is the car..??

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The car is in black primer now, but the original color is a dark green. It shows thru where the primer is faded.
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The car is in black primer now, but the original color is a dark green. It shows thru where the primer is faded.
Well, that rules out the yellow and orange paint possibilities...so, as mentioned original driveline and/or paperwork is needed to verify the SS option and engine.

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Well, that rules out the yellow and orange paint possibilities...so, as mentioned original driveline and/or paperwork is needed to verify the SS option and engine.

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Yes, the car has about 95% if it’s original components and they are untouched. The build sheets are completely eaten up by mice, but every paint mark and bolt on most of the car is original. Including the engine, 4spd trans and rear end...the cowl tag is also in place.
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Find the VIN on the engine and transmission. If they match the VIN on the car, you have a SS 396 Chevelle. Congrats on what sounds like a great find!
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Find the VIN on the engine and transmission. If they match the VIN on the car, you have a SS 396 Chevelle. Congrats on what sounds like a great find!
They do match. I’m trying to get someone to review my cowl tag and see if there is anything I’m missing.
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Find the VIN on the engine and transmission. If they match the VIN on the car, you have a SS 396 Chevelle. Congrats on what sounds like a great find!
Yes, the numbers all match. I’m hoping that someone can post my pics of the engine and cowl numbers to help me see what I really have.
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I'm not the best at it but can probably post a few pictures if you want to send them to me.

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