1969 Chevelle SS 396 L78 car, Frame OFF 4 speed!

[GTO_DON]

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All good info. Thanks

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There you have it!!!
Heres Tom with the weather!!!!!!!!!!!

[SUPERSPORT]

GTO Don I didnt say you where correct, however any feedback is appreciated. I wouldnt quit you day job yet! All in fun!

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The auction has ended on Ebay. I have JUST acquired a correct L78, 396 V8, 375 Horse correct from carb to pan excluding smog. Here are some photos. I will relist on Ebay if not sold here in the next few days. I will let it go for $43,500 with BOTH ENGINES!! I have pictured everything to alleviate a ton of questions. I think this is a great bargain and would like to offer it here on the SYC site first. Thanks for looking. Contact [email protected] or visit us on the web @ www.EXTREMECLASSICCARS.com

[tom406]

I think several of us are still wondering what evidence was found showing this to be an L78 car, particularly after your request for information on how to tell if it was an L78 or not.

It looks like (most) everyone is trying more than usual to be respectful, but your silence on this question is deafening....please share this revelation you had.

Regards,
TOM

[sean70ss]

With no paper car is has as much value as a malibu. Not bashing but just the facts. Sean

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We have been in contact with previous owners. I also have been told "true or not" the "L" on the cowl tag is a indicator? Maybe someone can comment on that? We are gaining more facts daily. How many are left with original body panels restored to this level? Its a nice, straight, clean and tight car! Add an original L78 factory CE block and you have a nice package! All info has been posted here. Cant be any more straight forward than that! Thanks.

[Xplantdad]

From what I've read on the Chevelle site...the "L" *may* be an indicator that it's actually a real SS. I haven't read anything about the "L" meaning that it's a 375HP car...just what I've heard (and read) that's all

From this site (and it appears that this applies only to Baltimore cars)? http://www.chevellestuff.com/index.htm


17 ~ unknown, suspect body cradle number for quality control
ST 69 13637 ~ 1969 Malibu Sport Coupe (286,162 units)
BAL ~ Body Assembly ~ Baltimore, Maryland
262249 BDY ~ Fisher Body data processing number (ID number on Body Broadcast Copy)
TR 786 ~ Med. Green Ransom Cloth/Coated Fabric (bench)
50 50 PNT ~ Dover White (lower-upper)
02D ~ Assembly Date ~ February, 4th week
B ~ unknown
<u>L ~ unknown but is being researched to see if it does indicate a SS car.</u>
211 ~ unknown
281 ~ trim inspection sequence number found on trim card.
8 ~ unknown