LS6 Chevelle registry (long)

[number77]

Are you guys aware of the two ls6 chevelles recently found in 18-wheeler trailers?

[SS427]

Yes I am. I will be there this weekend inspecting them. There have actually been several new ones that have popped up lately. Some convertibles and some hardtops. I may also inspecting some of these in the near future.

[mmcporter]

What's the story---I'd like to hear it.

[SS427]

No much to tell. Both were pretty solid cars with paperwork and relatively good restoration starting material. At least one non original LS-6 went with one car but I believe the other came with no LS-6. I honestly did not spend a whole lot of time on either car as we had a lot to look at that day.
Rick

[Stuart Adams]

Rick, this Black LS 6 on the for sale page, is it listed in the registry?

[SS427]

Stuart,
I knew of the car but I do not believe I have a copy of any of the documents but there is quite a pile I have not gone through yet. Unfortunately, I have been so busy with all the LS-6 restorations that the registry has taken a back seat. I need to get back on it and get all new information organized. One thing I need to clarify however, I may list a car in my notes but without putting my hands on an original buildsheet or getting some other solid proof that it is original, it is listed as a supposed LS-6. Keep in mind, for the most part everything I receive from car owners are simply copies and I am for now taking people at their word. Also, just because I have paperwork does not mean the car still retains all it's original drivetrain which is VERY rare on these cars not unlike the Yenkos. With that in mind, do not just assume at this point that because the car is on my list that it is in fact a real car. Unless I have been able to inspect the car or some LS-6 authority like Chris W. or Jeff. D. has documented it, I am just listing it as a possible real car for the time being. I am always happy to help anyone though if they have questions on a car for sale and I know anything about it.
Rick

[PLATINUM6BBL]

I eat lunch just about every day with a retired Navy Senior Chief who had owned a LS-6 Chevelle new. Seems he had ordered a LS-6 El Camino but when he went to pick it up it only had a 396 in it. Since it was sitting next to the Chevelle he told the dealership he take the Chevelle instead. IIRC he told me it only lasted him around 2400 miles before he balled it up into a pile of junk. When he got his insurance check he went and bought a Land Cruiser . I'll ask him if he still has any paperwork from it.
Lon