Clean it up, straighten out the mess under the hood, and drive it.
But seriously, love the as found look. VIN on the block by the oil filter is definitely 70 Van Nuys built.
Are you able to read the partial VIN by the oil filter?
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Rick
69 Chevelle SS396 Silver L78 M21 Post Sedan (Berger Chev.)
69 Chevelle SS396 Black L78 4-speed 4.10 Post Sedan
Don't text and drive.
Somebody's life may depend on it!