Odd option on LS6 Chevelle

[Don_Lightfoot]

OK Rick. There was apparently no dealer shown on the GM Canada letter. Perhaps they didn't do that back then. It is believed to be from a local dealer here in Eastern Ontario.

Here is the information he read to me from GM Canada Vintage Services:

- Date of GM letter is April 25, 1994.
- Assembly Plant Baltimore.
- Shipping date Jan. 27/70.
- A31 Power Windows.
- A51 Bucket Seats.
- D55 Console.
- D88 Body Striping.
- F41 Suspension.
- GV2 3.08 Rear Ratio.
- G33/34 computer selected springs.
- G80 Positraction.
- JL2 Disc Brakes.
- J52 Power brakes.
- LS6 454/450 engine.
- M22 HD four speed.
- N40 Power Steering.
- PL4 White Lettered Tires.
- P60 HD battery.
- U14 Gauges.
- U63 Am Radio.
- U76 Windshield antenna.
- U80 Rear speaker.
- V48 Increased coolant.
- W84 Additional Fuel.
- ZK8 tire pressure sticker.
- ZL2 Cowl Induction Hood.
- ZQ7 Canadian warranty booklet.
- Z15 SS package.
- 756 Black trim.
- 28 Fathom Blue.

[Mr70]

Thanks Don.
Can the 1st owner be found today?
I wonder if he paid a significant discount price,possibly meaning it was driven extensively daily and for long distances before he took possesion of it...

[markjohnson]

Wow, I can't believe that if there was a 3.08 geared LS-6 Chevelle built, that there was a 2.20 First gear close-ratio Muncie attached to it. With that relatively long-duration camshaft and that combined "launch ratio" of 6.77 (2.20 x 3.08), this just had to be the biggest slug of an LS-6 ever made. I'm having trouble believing that they would even produce this. Maybe with a wide-ratio 2.5 Muncie or a TH 400, I could see.

[GaryH]

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Wow, I can't believe that if there was a 3.08 geared LS-6 Chevelle built, that there was a 2.20 First gear close-ratio Muncie attached to it. With that relatively long-duration camshaft and that combined "launch ratio" of 6.77 (2.20 x 3.08), this just had to be the biggest slug of an LS-6 ever made. I'm having trouble believing that they would even produce this. Maybe with a wide-ratio 2.5 Muncie or a TH 400, I could see.

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I had a 64 327-365 Vette and planned a trip from PA to AZ back in the day. It had a close ratio 4sp and I stuck a 3.08 in it for the trip. I can tell you for sure it was a slug out of the hole with that high reving solid lifter cam. I got blown off by a 350 2bbl Chevelle at a red light in Tucson. I was so embarrassed! I could run 1st gear up over 70MPH no problem.

[vintagez]

Please provide me with the VIN number and date it was done and for who, I will check and post back on here the result of a recheck, I am thinking it should be GY2 for a 3:31 but would like to check for myself. [email protected]

[Don_Lightfoot]

Hi George, good to see you respond to defend yourself

Your explanation makes more sense than anything to be honest. When this discrepancy first came up a couple of years ago I did an extensive internet search on the codes and never did come up with that one which would probably have stopped any further discussion at that time. The "Y" and "V" could easily be mistaken when he was reading the codes to me on the phone. Still does not explain the 3.08 which is hard to misread from 3.31 The owner is dealing with some serious health issues right now and I don't think it is appropriate for me to call him to get the serial number. Maybe at a later date.


Sorry to take so long to respond, but I migrated to a new computer today and have had nothing but problems with ISP connections, wireless, router, etc. I hope I never have to change computers again

[Schonyenko2]

I have no dog in the fight, but people did unusual things back then, sometimes for a purpose. I believe that I remember seeing at the Gibb reunion, a 67 L78 Camaro royal plum convert, that was ordered with a 308 gear. I believe the owner ordered it that way because he wanted to run down the interstate at 100+ mph. Not everyone back then wanted to go quick fast. Some wanted to go top end stupid fast. As in out run the cops for whatever reason. I remember a particular 64 dodge that could do that pretty well. FWIW
Carry on.