Call me crazy but I am now on the hunt for another 4-door Chevelle. My current one needs to be stripped of it's driveline and sent to the bone yard since the accident. You see my login here and other car sites, I am the only 4-door Chevelle at any race track, it is easy to get my grandson in his car seat plus it should be cheaper than a 2-door.
I am putting my 2-door 70 up on a hoist to check the extent of the rust as I may use that car. I just hate to change a thing on a stock original 34k mile Chevelle.
I have done searches on all the Craigslist's around and eBay. I just wanted to put the word out in case anybody know of something. I would like to get it by this fall so I can get started on it.
I've driven by this one. It sits along the road for sale about 20 miles south of me. Looks like it's pretty rusty from the pictures, but let me know if you want me to take a look at it.
I did see that one Steve and have it in my pile to follow up on. It does appear to be pretty rusted but is a tad bit better than my Chevelle. Whoa .. it is a ways away from me so if you could take a poke at it some time that would be appreciated. I will also call the guy and let him know what we are up to.
SteveS said
Aug 27, 2010
Darren-
I sent you a message with my cell phone number.
SShink said
Aug 27, 2010
OscarZ wrote:
4-door Chevelle wrote:
I did .... but green ... and a vinyl top ...
What were you thinking Stan?
I was thinking that if it's a 4 door the color/top doesn't matter!
Sorry Darren, couldn't resist... please don't take offense to my comment as I have love for all Chevelles!
-- Edited by OscarZ on Friday 27th of August 2010 0905 AM
OscarZ said
Aug 27, 2010
Not sure where the devil emoticon came from?
SShink said
Aug 27, 2010
OscarZ wrote:
Not sure where the devil emoticon came from?
It's karma man... she's a bitch!
4-door Chevelle said
Aug 27, 2010
No problem Stan, no offense here. That 69 is actually a 2 door and a bit rich for my blood.
OscarZ said
Aug 27, 2010
Darren you might want to look again. There are two cars in the ad. Bottom right picture is a 69 4 door for $3000.
4-door Chevelle said
Aug 27, 2010
Ah, good eye ... thanks Michael!
mconnolly said
Sep 2, 2010
Hello,
I have a 1974 Chevelle Malibu Classic. 4dr. 350 V8. 152K The car is very rusty (patched with tin an bondo) and the cam shaft is worn out. It still runs and I have been driving it daily in the summers. I have owned the car for 21 years. Sadly, it is about time to let it go. I may donate it to the Goodwill this fall. Let me know if you are interested.
- Mike
John D said
Sep 2, 2010
There's a '66 4-door for sale...
Louisiana Ave, about 1 block north of Minnetonka Blvd, west side of street. in SLP.
bowtie said
Sep 2, 2010
mconnolly wrote:
Hello,
I have a 1974 Chevelle Malibu Classic. 4dr. 350 V8. 152K The car is very rusty (patched with tin an bondo) and the cam shaft is worn out. It still runs and I have been driving it daily in the summers. I have owned the car for 21 years. Sadly, it is about time to let it go. I may donate it to the Goodwill this fall. Let me know if you are interested.
- Mike
Thanks for posting Mike. Darren is who I had in mind when I said to post it here. Not sure if that's what he wants since he's definately interested in drag racing, but it's worth a shot huh?
What's the interior like?
4-door Chevelle said
Sep 2, 2010
I actually did have a '73 Chevelle the summer of '92. Not a bad car, just not really what I was wanting. I have so many parts for 70 to 72 I am going to try to stick with that. I think I will swing by that '66 though tomorrow just for fun.
I am amazed at the prices people are asking for Chevelles on Team Chevelle. Missing floors, no trunk, less driveline, barn find and they are still asking $3000??? My '70 is complete but also has rust issues but I am going to list it for $3000!
mconnolly said
Sep 8, 2010
Hello,
The interior is worn out. Dirver's side seat is worn with holes and dash is cracked. The cam shaft is worn so it runs rough. The body is rusty, lots of bondo and tin patches on the rear fenders and trunk and floorboards. Last month I drove it from St. Paul MN to Winona MN with no problems. Yesterday the brakes went out..must be a leak in the lines somewhere. Debating to get it fixed or send it to the Goodwill. Anybody interested in it for parts, let me know. My goal is to try to give it a respectfull end of life. I have owned the car for 21 years....many memories.
- Mike
4-door Chevelle said
Sep 20, 2010
OK, I have some money now. I have looked at some real junk already to my surprise. I am going to post an ad on Team Chevelle to widen my search.
4-door Chevelle said
Sep 20, 2010
4 grand should be enough???
Derek69SS said
Sep 21, 2010
$4,000 should get you into a pretty decent 4-door... just be patient. :)
4-door Chevelle said
Sep 21, 2010
Therein lies the problem doesn't it? $$$ in pocket burn hole in pants. I am looking at a "NO RUST" 72 4-door 6-cylinder/PG for $4999 but something in me says that is too much money???
Chris R said
Sep 21, 2010
I believe the PG was gone by 72 but I may be wrong about that. I also believe there were less 6cyl engines in 72 installed then the 307.
4-door Chevelle said
Sep 21, 2010
Patient ... must be patient...
Jon H said
Sep 21, 2010
Send me your money,, I will hold onto it so you don't blow it. I'll only release it for a good deal!
Chris R said
Sep 22, 2010
You will find something. Its not like there is a lot of competition out there for 4 doors. Whats wrong with the one in Stillwater? It looks like it has everything your looking for.
That is actually the one I want Chris. I am hoping to go look at it next week.
OscarZ said
Sep 22, 2010
Darren I sent you a PM.
4-door Chevelle said
Sep 22, 2010
Hmmm...they dropped the price on the Chevelle I want. Left him a message and e-mail so hoping to go look at it tomorrow night.
Swapping a 350/TH350 in to a straight 6/PG 1972 4-door Chevelle. Other than the gear indicator in the dash being wrong everything else should just fit?
Enganeer said
Sep 22, 2010
Check engine frame mounts.
Dave Seitz said
Sep 26, 2010
Suspension stuff may be a tick off of the SB car. Things like springs, sway bars, and if it is a manual box good luck with that. Other then that you should be good to go in doing a swap over the winter.
4-door Chevelle said
Sep 26, 2010
So it is possible the front and rear springs and sway bars are lighter duty? Are you talking about manual steering box Dave? Oh I hope not!
4-door Chevelle said
Sep 28, 2010
Chris R wrote:
You will find something. Its not like there is a lot of competition out there for 4 doors. Whats wrong with the one in Stillwater? It looks like it has everything your looking for.
Well, this one does have quite a bit if rust even though the guy doesn't think so. There is a hole in the trunk floor, rust through on the drivers side floor, missing metal in the rear quarters, rust-through in the back doors, lots of bubbles in the paint as well as rust encrusted underneath. The car has a lot of bondo though it doesn't look too bad.
The seats were filthy, headliner has numerous holes, car has not been taken care of and it smelled of cigarette smoke which I hate.
I didn't even drive it. Just told the guy I would see what else is out there and give him a call if I am interested. It even had unilug wheels on it that he eye-balled to get centered on the hub as he did not have centering rings or the correct lug washers.
Someone showed me how to do a Midwest search of all the CL type sites but I can't find it anywhere.
I am putting my 2-door 70 up on a hoist to check the extent of the rust as I may use that car. I just hate to change a thing on a stock original 34k mile Chevelle.
I have done searches on all the Craigslist's around and eBay. I just wanted to put the word out in case anybody know of something. I would like to get it by this fall so I can get started on it.
Thank you!
http://www.carsonrestoration.com/car.php5?Id=168&Ret=Cars
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-Chevelle-Malibu-1970-Chevy-Chevelle-Malibu-4-door-Keystone-Classics-/370424856937?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item563f0ac169
Sorry Darren, couldn't resist... please don't take offense to my comment as I have love for all Chevelles!
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/1911783174.html
-- Edited by OscarZ on Friday 27th of August 2010 09
I have a 1974 Chevelle Malibu Classic. 4dr. 350 V8. 152K The car is very rusty (patched with tin an bondo) and the cam shaft is worn out. It still runs and I have been driving it daily in the summers. I have owned the car for 21 years. Sadly, it is about time to let it go. I may donate it to the Goodwill this fall. Let me know if you are interested.
- Mike
Louisiana Ave, about 1 block north of Minnetonka Blvd, west side of street. in SLP.
What's the interior like?
The interior is worn out. Dirver's side seat is worn with holes and dash is cracked. The cam shaft is worn so it runs rough. The body is rusty, lots of bondo and tin patches on the rear fenders and trunk and floorboards. Last month I drove it from St. Paul MN to Winona MN with no problems. Yesterday the brakes went out..must be a leak in the lines somewhere. Debating to get it fixed or send it to the Goodwill. Anybody interested in it for parts, let me know. My goal is to try to give it a respectfull end of life. I have owned the car for 21 years....many memories.
- Mike
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/1966660451.html
Well, this one does have quite a bit if rust even though the guy doesn't think so. There is a hole in the trunk floor, rust through on the drivers side floor, missing metal in the rear quarters, rust-through in the back doors, lots of bubbles in the paint as well as rust encrusted underneath. The car has a lot of bondo though it doesn't look too bad.
The seats were filthy, headliner has numerous holes, car has not been taken care of and it smelled of cigarette smoke which I hate.
I didn't even drive it. Just told the guy I would see what else is out there and give him a call if I am interested. It even had unilug wheels on it that he eye-balled to get centered on the hub as he did not have centering rings or the correct lug washers.
Someone showed me how to do a Midwest search of all the CL type sites but I can't find it anywhere.
http://www.searchtempest.com/
-- Edited by Enganeer on Tuesday 28th of September 2010 09:09:35 AM
www.crazedlist.org
But it won't work on Internet Explorer.
http://bouncingknee.com
It will do US or Canadian Craigslist searches..