1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Description
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Up for bid is my 1971 Chevelle SS. This is an awesome, beautiful street/strip type car. You can cruise with the family to the ice cream stand, head to the local car show and bring home a trophy, or head to the dragstrip and run mid 11's. This car is very reliable. It always starts right up and will run all day without a hick-up! It's very easy to drive on the street, unless you stomp on the gas, then you better be prepared for all the horsepower the 502 big block puts out! This car is very clean and it shows beautifully. I guarantee every time you take the car out, you will draw attention. If you're looking for a stock or numbers matching car, this isn't for you, but if you want a clean, ultimate street/strip machine, here you go! Be sure to check out the in depth video and photos!
Body - Paint - Frame
The body on this car is super clean and straight. She definitely deserves the black paint job it wears. Body panels are all metal. No bondo or filler here! All body panels and gaps line up nicely. Bumpers have been rechromed. All bright trim is either new or restored.
The paint is extremely nice. There are no bubbles or blemishes of that kind. The paint job is over 20 years old, but you would think it was just recently done. No one believes me when I tell them how old the paint is, it shows that well. It's a single stage, polyurethane paint. In my opinion, it polishes up to look nicer than a clear coat paint. Being an older paint job, you know there isn't any bad body work hiding under fresh paint. Since it is older, you will find a few, small paint chips if you study the car up close with a fine tooth comb. It's unavoidable if you drive and use a car. I'm really nit picking here though. The paint is beautiful and I have won trophies with it at car shows.
The trunk and floors are original and solid.
I just recently added a frame from a convertible. The convertible frame is stronger because it is boxed from the factory. It's a very nice frame that was media blasted and powder coated in semi-gloss black. Everything bolted to the frame is new such as brake and fuel lines, bushings, etc. All control arms are powdercoated, etc.
The inner fenders, radiator core support, top radiator support, and header panel are powdercoated gloss black.
Engine
The engine is a GM zz502 Big Block. It started as a 502 hp GM crate engine, but I changed that. It now has 607 horsepower and 613 ft lbs of torque(see dyno sheet photo). The engine has less than 6000 miles total on it, less than 2000 after the upgrades. It runs great, has no leaks, does not smoke, and just sounds badass! Here's some of the added parts...
Prosystems 1000hp carb
Edelbrock RPM Air Gap intake (ported to match heads)
MSD 6al ignition, distributor, wires
Custom Straub Technologies Hydraulic roller cam(see spec card)
Morel Hydraulic roller lifters
GMPP aluminum roller rockers
The GM Aluminum heads had a multi-angle valve job, and milled .035"
Fluidamper harmonic damper
Aluminum water pump
Chrome power steering pulley and alternator
Griffen Aluminum radiator
Mallory Comp 140 electric fuel pump
Transmission & Rearend
Rossler TH400 street/strip
FTI converter (Nice and tight, but flashes to 3800rpm if you stomp on it)
12 bolt posi with welded tubes
Motive Gear axles
Richmond 4:11 gears
Custom driveshaft with 1350 series yokes
Exhaust
Sanderson Ceramic coated headers
3" dual exhaust
Pypes Performance Violator mufflers
Stainless exhaust tips
Suspension & Wheels
Rear Hotchkis suspension with adjustable upper arms, frame braces,
1 inch lowering springs with air bags (can fine tune rear ride height).
Hellwig adjustable rear anti-roll bar
Front has Moog springs, all new polyurethane bushings, all new steering components, all new ball joints, etc.
Front control arms are powdercoated.
Viking double adjustable shocks front and back.
Line lock for front brakes
Wheel Vintiques 52 series Olds wheels with SS center caps.
15x10 rear, 15x7 front
BFG tires. 275/60/15 rear, 235/70/15 front
Interior
Nice interior with no rips or cracks
New seat cushions and covers.
New door panels.
Custom center console top plate with Autometer gauges
Autometer gauges... Tach, oil temp, trans temp, vacuum
Shiftworks gauges in dash.. Water temp, volts, oil pressure
All gauges, lights, etc work
Modern digital stereo that fits the dash.
B&M Megashifter
Rebuilt tilt steering column
Conclusion
In conclusion, this is a very nice, street/strip car. Well mannered on the street, but will run 11.5's in the quarter mile. It's not a trailer queen, but does very well at the local cruise-ins and shows. It's a beautiful, fast, awesome sounding car that demands attention! Very nice example of a muscle car! I'm only selling it because we would like to purchase another home.
Known issues
The car currently does not have a heater or air conditioner. In the 13 years I've owned the car, I didn't feel the need to add it. It would be very easy to add a Vintage Air brand heater and/or air conditioning if you want to.
The middle parking brake cable isn't on the car. It was touching the exhaust in one spot and I didn't want it to rattle. It is included and I can put it back on if you want. All parking brake cables are new.
The floor pans under the car have never been cleaned and refinished. There isn't any rust issues, just still has some of the original 1970's gunk. Not really an issue, just mentioning in case someone is wanting a show car that they can put mirrors under it.
When I bought it 13 years ago, it was presented as a true SS. A 71 Chevelle can not be proved to be a true "SS" without a build sheet or other original documents, which I do not have. Interpret that as you wish.I have not found anything to disprove it is not a "SS".
Auction Terms - Inspections - Payment
A $500 nonrefundable down payment through Paypal is due within 24hrs of auction end. The remaining balance is due within one week of auction end. Bank wire transfer, cash, or certified check for payment. The car will not be released to the buyer until your payment has cleared my bank! Please do not show up with a check and expect to take the car that day. Too many scams out there. Please plan accordingly.
Any shipping arrangements are to be made by buyer.
International bidders are welcome, but all shipping arrangements will be arranged by the buyer.
I welcome inspections of the car by appointment.
Sale is final and as is.
Please ask any and all questions that you may have! I will gladly answer all in a timely matter. Thank you.
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