possible 1970 SS 396 rotting away

**k92** · #1 03-31-2006, 12:37 AM

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nuch_ss396 · #2 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** · #3 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!!!

Mr. T · #4 03-31-2006, 01:28 AM

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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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http://www.chevelles.com/years/70/70paint.html

nuch_ss396 · #5 03-31-2006, 01:45 AM

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... 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???? ...

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Doubtful anyone back then knew there was a difference.

Steve

**chads454Ls6** · #6 03-31-2006, 08:05 AM

The fact that it has a later steering wheel could mean that the column got changed out for some reason. 78 is the code for black cherry.

**SuperNovaSS** · #7 03-31-2006, 08:18 PM

Have you talked to the owner yet? I would be a little upset if someone was doing that much snooping around my car without even asking.

Jason

Over Anxious · #8 03-31-2006, 08:47 PM

I love the original white interiors.

**k92** · #9 03-31-2006, 10:21 PM

Here are some more pictures. I called the storage unit place and asked if they knew who owned the car.A lady told me that the car had been there for a very long time and that the owner of the business was gone till next week and to call back then as she may know who owns it. I think that whoever owns it does not care much about it to let it sit out in the open with a broken out window. I checked the numbers on the block and is a CTW code 350 hp 396 numbers matching block. It was built 11/69 at the Leeds plant, trim tag says TR 791 78 A PNT 11A , it has the boxed lower control arms and front disc brakes.The front emblem is sitting in the center console.The glovebox was open and it's contents were soaked and laying on the floor, there on the floor I found it protecto plate which is getting crusty.Sold to a guy in a small town 15 miles west of Peoria from a dealership 5 miles from there.I could not see the transmission or rearend numbers,but suspect that they are original.Am going to try to try to get in touch with the owner next week and see what his/her plans are for the car.

**k92** · #10 03-31-2006, 10:24 PM

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