Going for a LS swap or trading it for a convertible?
-- Edited by Enganeer on Sunday 10th of June 2012 09:30:58 AM
Tim H said
Jun 10, 2012
either you're seeing how a new trailer works or you're getting a Mustang or you are getting a Yugo.
-- Edited by Tim H on Sunday 10th of June 2012 01:33:52 PM
SShink said
Jun 10, 2012
Chevelle is up on the trailer.
Truck is full of gas.
Couldn't sleep the last 2 nights & up before 6:30 a.m. on the weekend.
Going drag racing?
Fallen into the 'trailer queen' club going to a show?
Stay tuned... same bat time, same bat channel! More info later today.
SShink said
Jun 10, 2012
Enganeer wrote:
Going for a LS swap or trading it for a convertible?
Ding Ding Ding John E. is the double winner with both answers!!! You know me too well...
Traded the '72 Chevelle for a '72 vert Malibu plus a substantial sum of cash back to me (at least it is to me) with a collector car dealer in Iowa City. Dashboard rode with me and we met the dealer half way (about 3 hours), I went over the vert for an hour, and they didn't even bother looking at mine. Just said if it was as good as the pics, no problem.
The vert has a perfect build sheet and it came from Gustman Chevrolet in Kaukauna, WI (east of Green Bay). It was ordered with the buckets, console, tinted glass, 2.73 axle (wow?), power steering, wheel trim covers (hub caps...), an AM radio and the windshield antenna and is Mulsanne Blue
It is a true rust belt car, so some previous floor patching has been done, and it does have 20 year old enamel paint issues, so this is a project car to me. Although, believe it or not, I'm only going to get it mechanically sound, then just drive it this summer and not tear into it while I figure out the 'master plan'.
It has 59K miles, which I'm assuming are 159K, but the interior is all original. It needs carpet, which somebody put down some fuzzy 90's stuff, so that is all I'm going to do now as I investigate what's underneath with the patches.
My plans are to put in a current gen LS engine/4L Trans, likely a body off resto to replace pans, panels, frame detailing, etc. and do it the way I want, but keep it mostly looking stock.
Thanks to my consulting team of Gear Lube, and Tim H. for the multiple phone calls and thanks to Kevin for the chat driving through beautiful Iowa.
Let the topless fun begin (Jon H, Loren, Cindy, and Rick, here we come)!
-- Edited by SShink on Sunday 10th of June 2012 09:42:37 PM
Scott Parkhurst said
Jun 10, 2012
Trading door a wagon? Chevellabration?
Chris R said
Jun 10, 2012
Tubbing it and addng a blower through the hood?
Jon H said
Jun 10, 2012
Welcome to the world of Rag tops!
SShink said
Jun 10, 2012
bowtie wrote:
So what you're saying is there still was a 72 out there you HAVEN'T owned yet?
Heck Bryan, I haven't hit up the lower midwest yet! C'mon I've only had 1 '71 and 3 '72's in 10 years. It's a good thing I can only afford 1 at a time!
67ss wrote:
Looks great, my coworker bought a take out low mileage 5.3, with transmission and it came complete with harness and computer from a junk yard down south for a really good price. Even with shipping it was cheaper then most places around here. I am sure I can get the contact information if you are interested?
Thanks Chris. Yeah, send me the info. I think I saw something on Horsepower TV once about a place like this in TN. Maybe it was there.
Dan Williams wrote:
Sorry we couldn't meet up, maybe next time Stan. Sweet looking car, about time you lost that roof!
Sorry Dan I didn't think of getting in touch sooner. I was serious that Tina and I will need to take a nice Sunday drive down to Clear Lake and meet up with you guys.
Jon H wrote:
Welcome to the club!!! Looks good. My only question is in one picture Tina was walking away, from the car. Was she shaking her head or smiling?
That was good Jon! Actually... she was more into buying this Chevelle than any of the others, so it was a smile. Must be the vert thing. We went for a quick top down drive tonight before the storms hit, and even with header exhaust leaks, no music, and lots of wind, she liked it!
-- Edited by SShink on Sunday 10th of June 2012 09:31:12 PM
-- Edited by SShink on Sunday 10th of June 2012 09:34:20 PM
gearlube said
Jun 11, 2012
1978 four door LTD???
John D said
Jun 11, 2012
Means I've got to update your "Member's Rides" page..... AGAIN!
Tim H said
Jun 11, 2012
Looks good Stan. But it only has two headlights.
bowtie said
Jun 11, 2012
So what you're saying is there still was a 72 out there you HAVEN'T owned yet?
Chris R said
Jun 11, 2012
Wow, looks pretty nice in the photo's.
Tim H said
Jun 11, 2012
bowtie wrote:
So what you're saying is there still was a 72 out there you HAVEN'T owned yet?
That made me LMAO, watch out he'll be after yours in a year or two..
67ss said
Jun 11, 2012
Looks great, my coworker bought a take out low mileage 5.3, with transmission and it came complete with harness and computer from a junk yard down south for a really good price. Even with shipping it was cheaper then most places around here. I am sure I can get the contact information if you are interested?
Dan Williams said
Jun 11, 2012
Sorry we couldn't meet up, maybe next time Stan. Sweet looking car, about time you lost that roof!
Jon H said
Jun 11, 2012
Welcome to the club!!! Looks good. My only question is in one picture Tina was walking away, from the car. Was she shaking her head or smiling?
Bowtieman427 said
Jun 11, 2012
that looks like a nice car...WOW nice find Glad your better half likes it.
SteveS said
Jun 11, 2012
Very Clean looking car Stan. I've always wanted a 'vert .
Figured you were about due for a change...Nice car Stan! Looks a lot like Larry L.'s car but with buckets (see members ride section of our website). He bought his convert with 17K miles on it and hasn't made many changes (wheels, brakes, tunes). He usually has his at Car Craft but typically only on Friday and he parks with friends and not the club.
Mike, I've talked to Larry a couple of times and admired his vert. It is sweet!
Scott Parkhurst said
Jun 11, 2012
Well..it's no wagon but it's still pretty nice.
Congrats pal- I just don't know who's luckier....that car or you! It's about to get 'Stanitized' and end up super nice. Good deal for both of you!
jim larson said
Jun 12, 2012
Looks great. I found another 66 convert to go look at. But first I have to go fishing for a week and decide if it makes sense to own 2 cars. Rachael is game. But what makes sense when it comes to chevelles.
rgoble said
Jun 12, 2012
Enjoy Stan, there is nothing like going for ride in a convertible in the cool of the evening!
chevelle said
Jun 13, 2012
Nice car Stan, i liked the old one but really like this one. Hope to see it soon, it looks like it is very similar to my 71, which was originally the same blue paint color as yours but had a white roof.
SShink said
Jun 13, 2012
chevelle wrote:
Nice car Stan, i liked the old one but really like this one. Hope to see it soon, it looks like it is very similar to my 71, which was originally the same blue paint color as yours but had a white roof.
Thanks Bruce. Yeah, this is a few levels below the old one and has it's faults, but it will get there!
I'll have to look again, but I believe the paint code is 26 Mulsanne Blue? It's the original color to this Malibu.
I'm considering changing the interior to white when I restore it, even though that's not original. If it had the white top, I'd do it for sure. Although, I still think it would good with a black top and white interior!
We are going to do the Farmington Dew Days cruise Friday night if the weather allows (see link on the club calendar on this forum). So, it will be fun to cruise with the top down. I'm sure you know what I mean!
bowtie said
Jun 13, 2012
Did I read the word Stanitized?
definately a new creation by the wordsmith.
SShink said
Jun 13, 2012
bowtie wrote:
Did I read the word Stanitized?
definately a new creation by the wordsmith.
That's cool! I helped create two new words on the forum; 'Stanitized' and 'Link Paste'!
bowtie said
Jun 13, 2012
and the phrase "revolving garage door"
SShink said
Jun 13, 2012
bowtie wrote:
and the phrase "revolving garage door"
Added to my signature!
Cindy said
Jun 15, 2012
Hey Stan welcome to the world of convertibles! Tim told me you had made the switch! Tim is looking forward to working on another '72 convert, not as much work with no hard top! I love the bucket seats! I have owned Vert 36 years now, maybe you will get the same bug...
Scott Parkhurst said
Jun 16, 2012
bowtie wrote:
Did I read the word Stanitized?
definately a new creation by the wordsmith.
I was hoping someone would catch that...I do try.
69SSConv said
Jun 16, 2012
Congrats on the new acquisition, you will definetly enjoy it. Going topless....
4-door Chevelle said
Jun 17, 2012
My previous Chevelle was that Mulsanne blue and I love it. Congrats on the new family member Stan!
Lost in the 60s said
Jun 21, 2012
OscarZ said
Jun 21, 2012
That doesn't look like a big enough project for you Mitch! You might find it boring if all you had to do was get in and drive.
bowtie said
Jun 21, 2012
Must be a hard hit on the driver's side.
Bungy L-76 said
Jun 21, 2012
Yah, I'm with you guys. Mitch picking up a finished car? I'm not falling for it.
Lost in the 60s said
Jun 22, 2012
bowtie wrote:
Must be a hard hit on the driver's side.
SShink said
Jun 22, 2012
Lost in the 60s wrote:
Mitch, it's not safe taking pictures at 80 MPH! (look at the speedo!)
dashboard said
Jun 22, 2012
Hey, it has three pedals but he must be getting soft, it looks to have AC. I agree Mitch is not going to buy a turn-key project. Looks like 80MPH on the show floor.
Lost in the 60s said
Jun 22, 2012
dashboard wrote:
Hey, it has three pedals but he must be getting soft, it looks to have AC. I agree Mitch is not going to buy a turn-key project. Looks like 80MPH on the show floor.
Stay tuned............new thread coming.
-- Edited by Lost in the 60s on Friday 22nd of June 2012 03:58:42 PM
Bowtieman427 said
Jul 4, 2012
IMO the stripes look cool. The blue and white look nice. 67 Imapala SS we have is blue with parchment interior it is kind of off white maybe just age too : ) Would you go with a white top too ?
-- Edited by Bowtieman427 on Wednesday 4th of July 2012 11:47:49 PM
SShink said
Jul 4, 2012
Since it's so hot outside today, I'm putting thought to what my plans are for the vert this winter.
Saw it's twin with white interior and white stripes driving around at No. St. Paul last Friday, but didn't get a chance to find where it parked. I will be replacing the door panels anyway, and the black seat upholstery is original, but the 2 front seat patterns don't match. The top boot is needing replaced, so would also need to change to a white top.
What do you folks think?
Here's what I'm thinking except without stripes:
Lost in the 60s said
Jul 4, 2012
White would be my first choice too and since it has the SS hood, I would consider the stripes too.
Going for a LS swap or trading it for a convertible?
-- Edited by Enganeer on Sunday 10th of June 2012 09:30:58 AM
either you're seeing how a new trailer works or you're getting a Mustang or you are getting a Yugo.
-- Edited by Tim H on Sunday 10th of June 2012 01:33:52 PM
Chevelle is up on the trailer.
Truck is full of gas.
Couldn't sleep the last 2 nights & up before 6:30 a.m. on the weekend.
Going drag racing?
Fallen into the 'trailer queen' club going to a show?
Stay tuned... same bat time, same bat channel! More info later today.
Ding Ding Ding John E. is the double winner with both answers!!!
You know me too well...
Traded the '72 Chevelle for a '72 vert Malibu plus a substantial sum of cash back to me (at least it is to me) with a collector car dealer in Iowa City. Dashboard rode with me and we met the dealer half way (about 3 hours), I went over the vert for an hour, and they didn't even bother looking at mine. Just said if it was as good as the pics, no problem.
The vert has a perfect build sheet and it came from Gustman Chevrolet in Kaukauna, WI (east of Green Bay). It was ordered with the buckets, console, tinted glass, 2.73 axle (wow?), power steering, wheel trim covers (hub caps...), an AM radio and the windshield antenna and is Mulsanne Blue
It is a true rust belt car, so some previous floor patching has been done, and it does have 20 year old enamel paint issues, so this is a project car to me. Although, believe it or not, I'm only going to get it mechanically sound, then just drive it this summer and not tear into it while I figure out the 'master plan'.
It has 59K miles, which I'm assuming are 159K, but the interior is all original. It needs carpet, which somebody put down some fuzzy 90's stuff, so that is all I'm going to do now as I investigate what's underneath with the patches.
My plans are to put in a current gen LS engine/4L Trans, likely a body off resto to replace pans, panels, frame detailing, etc. and do it the way I want, but keep it mostly looking stock.
Thanks to my consulting team of Gear Lube, and Tim H. for the multiple phone calls and thanks to Kevin for the chat driving through beautiful Iowa.
Let the topless fun begin (Jon H, Loren, Cindy, and Rick, here we come)!
-- Edited by SShink on Sunday 10th of June 2012 09:42:37 PM
Tubbing it and addng a blower through the hood?
Thanks Chris. Yeah, send me the info. I think I saw something on Horsepower TV once about a place like this in TN. Maybe it was there.
Sorry Dan I didn't think of getting in touch sooner. I was serious that Tina and I will need to take a nice Sunday drive down to Clear Lake and meet up with you guys.
That was good Jon!
Actually... she was more into buying this Chevelle than any of the others, so it was a smile. Must be the vert thing. We went for a quick top down drive tonight before the storms hit, and even with header exhaust leaks, no music, and lots of wind, she liked it! 
-- Edited by SShink on Sunday 10th of June 2012 09:31:12 PM
-- Edited by SShink on Sunday 10th of June 2012 09:34:20 PM
Looks good Stan.
But it only has two headlights.
Wow, looks pretty nice in the photo's.
That made me LMAO
, watch out he'll be after yours in a year or two..
Looks great, my coworker bought a take out low mileage 5.3, with transmission and it came complete with harness and computer from a junk yard down south for a really good price. Even with shipping it was cheaper then most places around here. I am sure I can get the contact information if you are interested?
Sorry we couldn't meet up, maybe next time Stan. Sweet looking car, about time you lost that roof!
Very Clean looking car Stan. I've always wanted a 'vert
.
Hey Stan here is the info from my coworker.
Trey Kolar, Oklahoma
treyk@b-bautorecyclers.com
1-800-725-6000
Figured you were about due for a change...Nice car Stan! Looks a lot like Larry L.'s car but with buckets (see members ride section of our website). He bought his convert with 17K miles on it and hasn't made many changes (wheels, brakes, tunes). He usually has his at Car Craft but typically only on Friday and he parks with friends and not the club.
Thanks Chris!
Mike, I've talked to Larry a couple of times and admired his vert. It is sweet!
Congrats pal- I just don't know who's luckier....that car or you! It's about to get 'Stanitized' and end up super nice. Good deal for both of you!
Looks great. I found another 66 convert to go look at. But first I have to go fishing for a week and decide if it makes sense to own 2 cars. Rachael is game. But what makes sense when it comes to chevelles.
Hope to see it soon, it looks like it is very similar to my 71, which was originally the same blue paint color as yours but had a white roof.
Thanks Bruce. Yeah, this is a few levels below the old one and has it's faults, but it will get there!
I'll have to look again, but I believe the paint code is 26 Mulsanne Blue?
It's the original color to this Malibu.
I'm considering changing the interior to white when I restore it, even though that's not original. If it had the white top, I'd do it for sure. Although, I still think it would good with a black top and white interior!
We are going to do the Farmington Dew Days cruise Friday night if the weather allows (see link on the club calendar on this forum). So, it will be fun to cruise with the top down. I'm sure you know what I mean!
definately a new creation by the wordsmith.
That's cool! I helped create two new words on the forum; 'Stanitized' and 'Link Paste'!
Added to my signature!
Hey Stan welcome to the world of convertibles! Tim told me you had made the switch! Tim is looking forward to working on another '72 convert, not as much work with no hard top! I love the bucket seats! I have owned Vert 36 years now, maybe you will get the same bug...
I was hoping someone would catch that...I do try.
Congrats on the new acquisition, you will definetly enjoy it. Going topless....
That doesn't look like a big enough project for you Mitch! You might find it boring if all you had to do was get in and drive.
Yah, I'm with you guys. Mitch picking up a finished car? I'm not falling for it.
Mitch, it's not safe taking pictures at 80 MPH! (look at the speedo!)
I agree Mitch is not going to buy a turn-key project.
Looks like 80MPH on the show floor.
-- Edited by Lost in the 60s on Friday 22nd of June 2012 03:58:42 PM
IMO the stripes look cool. The blue and white look nice. 67 Imapala SS we have is blue with parchment interior it is kind of off white maybe just age too : ) Would you go with a white top too ?
-- Edited by Bowtieman427 on Wednesday 4th of July 2012 11:47:49 PM
Since it's so hot outside today, I'm putting thought to what my plans are for the vert this winter.
Saw it's twin with white interior and white stripes driving around at No. St. Paul last Friday, but didn't get a chance to find where it parked. I will be replacing the door panels anyway, and the black seat upholstery is original, but the 2 front seat patterns don't match. The top boot is needing replaced, so would also need to change to a white top.
What do you folks think?
Here's what I'm thinking except without stripes:
White would be my first choice too and since it has the SS hood, I would consider the stripes too.