1970-72 classification of 68 chevelle ss 396/375

396chevy · 01-14-2014, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 396chevy

Thought it was a ss/d car 425 horsepower?

I'll correct myself. In 1968 I think a chevelle was SS/D. Then the weight breaks changed a bunch in 69. A 68 Camaro 375 went from C to E. 68 chevelle would now be SS/F in 69

bert powell · 01-14-2014, 06:05 PM

Not going to be a race car, just a street cruiser that look like it would have in 1970-72. Will have a 496 in it but everything outside would be period correct. Can someone run the numbers and tell me if it would have been a ss/d e or f car? Was the "a" added for automatic at this time? Thanks!

Charlie A · 01-14-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bert powell

Not going to be a race car, just a street cruiser that look like it would have in 1970-72. Will have a 496 in it but everything outside would be period correct. Can someone run the numbers and tell me if it would have been a ss/d e or f car? Was the "a" added for automatic at this time? Thanks!

Nice lookin' SS.

BLAZER · 01-14-2014, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bert powell

Not going to be a race car, just a street cruiser that look like it would have in 1970-72. Will have a 496 in it but everything outside would be period correct. Can someone run the numbers and tell me if it would have been a ss/d e or f car? Was the "a" added for automatic at this time? Thanks!

Have a 2006 STOCK Z06 vette--bring it on-don't forget your title-

Geerhead55 · 01-15-2014, 01:18 AM

What do you mean by "period correct" on the outside, Bert? With the stock paint job, Rally Wheels and white lettered tires it looks period correct already to me. Maybe you'll want Cragar S/S mags or Purple Hornies for exhaust. Keep posting pics,, I'm sure it will look fine.
Danny Durham

HandOverFist · 01-15-2014, 01:22 AM

You need to just sell me that car and let me put it on the track.

bert powell · 01-15-2014, 08:07 AM

Had a 68 SS in high school '83 and built a 427 for it. Sold it in '98 to build first super stock car. Found this body 3 years ago and been gathering parts. Want to look like it was found in a barn as raced in super stock ~1970-73? Have Lakewood ladder bars, moroso mech tach, S&w gauges, winters shifter. Looking for some super tricks or nice cragars for front. Thinking about even adding tow hooks to front. Want to add class designation letters to windows but not sure which class.

Have 496 done, should make 670hp with 4000 stall and 4:11. At 3800, hope will run low 11s- high 10s.

Plan to have done for Hot Rod Power Tour in Charlotte in June.

Blazer- I'll be your Huckleberry

Greg Reimer 7376 · 01-15-2014, 09:45 AM

I like that car. l might have seen one almost like that before.

Terry Cain · 02-24-2014, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bert powell

Had a 68 SS in high school '83 and built a 427 for it. Sold it in '98 to build first super stock car. Found this body 3 years ago and been gathering parts. Want to look like it was found in a barn as raced in super stock ~1970-73? Have Lakewood ladder bars, moroso mech tach, S&w gauges, winters shifter. Looking for some super tricks or nice cragars for front. Thinking about even adding tow hooks to front. Want to add class designation letters to windows but not sure which class.

Have 496 done, should make 670hp with 4000 stall and 4:11. At 3800, hope will run low 11s- high 10s.

Plan to have done for Hot Rod Power Tour in Charlotte in June.

Blazer- I'll be your Huckleberry

You might wanna do a little research. I don't think the Super Trick wheels came out until late 70's

01-14-2014, 06:05 PM	#2
bert powell Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 243 Likes: 36 Liked 34 Times in 12 Posts	Re: 1970-72 classification of 68 chevelle ss 396/375 Not going to be a race car, just a street cruiser that look like it would have in 1970-72. Will have a 496 in it but everything outside would be period correct. Can someone run the numbers and tell me if it would have been a ss/d e or f car? Was the "a" added for automatic at this time? Thanks! Attached Thumbnails

01-15-2014, 01:18 AM	#5
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 1970-72 classification of 68 chevelle ss 396/375 What do you mean by "period correct" on the outside, Bert? With the stock paint job, Rally Wheels and white lettered tires it looks period correct already to me. Maybe you'll want Cragar S/S mags or Purple Hornies for exhaust. Keep posting pics,, I'm sure it will look fine. Danny Durham

01-15-2014, 01:22 AM	#6
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: 1970-72 classification of 68 chevelle ss 396/375 You need to just sell me that car and let me put it on the track. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

01-15-2014, 08:07 AM	#7
bert powell Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 243 Likes: 36 Liked 34 Times in 12 Posts	Re: 1970-72 classification of 68 chevelle ss 396/375 Had a 68 SS in high school '83 and built a 427 for it. Sold it in '98 to build first super stock car. Found this body 3 years ago and been gathering parts. Want to look like it was found in a barn as raced in super stock ~1970-73? Have Lakewood ladder bars, moroso mech tach, S&w gauges, winters shifter. Looking for some super tricks or nice cragars for front. Thinking about even adding tow hooks to front. Want to add class designation letters to windows but not sure which class. Have 496 done, should make 670hp with 4000 stall and 4:11. At 3800, hope will run low 11s- high 10s. Plan to have done for Hot Rod Power Tour in Charlotte in June. Blazer- I'll be your Huckleberry

01-15-2014, 09:45 AM	#8
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,136 Likes: 172 Liked 705 Times in 219 Posts	Re: 1970-72 classification of 68 chevelle ss 396/375 I like that car. l might have seen one almost like that before.