Chevelle Books

andyww · #1 01-19-2003, 08:52 AM

I'm thinking of getting a 70 Chevelle SS 454 LS5. I'm looking for books to help make sure it has the right parts.
I've got a few books: Chevrolet by the numbers by Alan Colvin, Car & Parts Chevelle ID numbers and Chevelle ID numbers by NCOA. Are there any other good books or sources for info?
I'll be getting a Canadian car so I can contact GM Canada to authenticate it.

Thanks
Andy

Don_Lightfoot · #2 01-19-2003, 01:34 PM

Well Andy, make sure you get a "Factory Assembly Manual". Whatever you do, stay away from the Chevelle SS Restoration Guide book, it is full of errors and should only be used as an occasional reference and not for any type of authentication. Good luck.

**SS427** · #3 01-19-2003, 02:00 PM

Andy,
Probably the best advice I can give is to post some questions and ask for specific detail questions on Team Chevelle. There are several people on that site who are well versed on the '70 Chevelle and can answer specific questions for you. The books are a good source, especially Alvin's but unfortunately, they only answer the big item part numbers and not the little detail items which can be very important. Many of these are unimportant unless you are as anal about them as I am.

454 Chevelles have a few unique parts and assemblies that only came on those cars and that sort of thing is not discussed in any book or assembly manual that I am aware of. GM of Canada is great for authenticating the VIN and title but not it's parts. There were also some part changes made throughout the year that are not in any books. Good luck on your purchase.
Rick

BBIGG BLOCK 396 · #4 01-20-2003, 04:23 AM

Andy,these guys on this site will be able to help in so many ways the books won't be able to.They can probably answer any question you can come up with.If you could put all these guys knowledge together it would more than fill any 5 books on the market and I would bet on that. Happy motoring

Bobby

andyww · #5 01-20-2003, 06:36 AM

Thanks for the replies. I've found both this site and the Team Chevelle site to have much information. It's just that car shopping involves lots of travelling and no computer access so it's nice to have some reference books.
What would be even better is to win a car. Found this ad in the Canadian Old Car Trader. A few years ago a there was a draw in Edmonton for a hugger orange COPO Camaro.
Well I'm off to do some car shopping... and get some raffle tickets.

Andy

**SS427** · #6 01-20-2003, 11:49 AM

Andy,
Also consider hiring a knowledgeable and confidential person to go look at the car for you. There are many people across the country that will do this for you for a nominal fee compared to what you are spending. Typically I see a figure of $500 plus expenses which in the long run could save you tens of thousands.

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