34.2 Mile 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Video

[ss427copo]

I dunno? I think if it was mine, I'd have to drive it. That's what it was built for. Not much, just enough to let folks know why it has the reputation it does....

[slimsls6]

definitely would have to drive it, just a car. what about the "chevelle" emblem missing and the SS emblem appears to be upside down on the grill? were the stripes added as an option? Jim

[ss427copo]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: slimsls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> definitely would have to drive it, just a car. what about the &quot;chevelle&quot; emblem missing and the SS emblem appears to be upside down on the grill? Jim </div></div>

I noted that, BUT after taking my car to to the Norwood Assembly Plant Reunion a couple of weeks ago and listening to and being able to ask the workers any question about the production of Norwood cars, you wouldn't believe how cars left the plants. Except for a few folks on this forum that are real sharp shooters when it comes to restorations, many are clueless and not the experts they claim to be.

I especially liked one worker who stated a Camaro from Fisher Body came down from the drop from above to meet its chassis. The body had no hole in the drive shaft tunnel to meet its 4 speed transmission chassis! Then he said<span style="font-style: italic"> &quot;that's where a big-ass chisel and hammer came into play. Problem solved.....&quot;</span>

[slimsls6]

never say never, back in the day it was just a automobile and a job, can't hold up the assembly line, but like you said he have these self proclaimed experts/purists that think it was like this and shouldn't be like that, lots of crazy stuff was done , got to have a opened mind, Jim

[Keith Seymore]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ss427copo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I especially liked one worker who stated a Camaro from Fisher Body came down from the drop from above to meet its chassis. The body had no hole in the drive shaft tunnel to meet its 4 speed transmission chassis! Then he said[i] &quot;that's where a big-ass chisel and hammer came into play. Problem solved.....&quot; </div></div>

I can confirm we built at least one pickup truck like that....the truck went tottering down the final line while the repair man was hammering away inside.

K

[olredalert]

----I put 6 of those 34 miles (from 12 to 18) on way back in about 1979 or 80 in Louisville KY!.......Bill S

[67 Nova Boy]

Oh... do tell how those six miles went! Were objects wizzing by or was the arm on the sill just cruzin? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/[/img]

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[olredalert]

----Honestly,,,Not that memorable. I mean, it was exciting driving a brand new LS6, but not being able to drive it fast was a letdown. Heck,,,it wasnt even broken in, and still isnt!......Bill S

[6pakdave]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----I put 6 of those 34 miles (from 12 to 18) on way back in about 1979 or 80 in Louisville KY!.......Bill S </div></div>

...wouldnt that be 6 miles on the odometer, around 4.5 miles in reality? lol

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[RPOLS3]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----I put 6 of those 34 miles (from 12 to 18) on way back in about 1979 or 80 in Louisville KY!.......Bill S </div></div>

Bill was that a Gomer deal back then....?