Information Exchange
1971
Please Welcome:
Year: 1971
Name: Wes
Email: <USMC756@aol.com>
Location: Glen Allen, VA,
Comments: can someone help me find an SS hood, thanks
- Thursday, December 31, 1998 at 15:12:26 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Wes M.
Email: <USMC756@aol.com>
Location: Richmond, VA,
Comments: can someone help me find an SS hood (no cowl induction) thanks
- Thursday, December 31, 1998 at 15:09:40 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: J. Morrison
Email: <dallas_@cmc.net>
Location: N. Cal,
Comments: I have been bittin by the Chevelle bug and would like to meet other people that r into Chevelles in my area that r intrested in going to car shows, races or just hang out on the weekends. ya i said hang out!! I know there r alot of people that own these cars around my area but tryin to get them all together maybe easier this way. So if you live in N. Cal Sac. Yuba-city area chico or reddinng drope a e-mail would like to even get a run together for Hot August nites in Reno and Cool April Nites in Redding in 99
- Tuesday, December 29, 1998 at 17:51:14 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: JIM PHILLIPS
Email: <JPSP61497@AOL.COM>
Location: ALBANY NY,
Comments: I HAVE A 1971 CHEVELLE SS (CLONE) I HAVE JUST FINISHED SPRAYINY MY NEW VIPER YELLOW PAINT AND BLACK STRIPES AND INSTALLING MY NEW BLACK VINYL TOP. I HAVE ALSO INSTALLED A 12 BOLT POSI WITH 4:11 GEARS. FACTORY COWL INDUCTION HOOD WITH DOOR .TURBO 350 WITH SHIFT KIT AND A SB 350 WITH 202 HEADS AND SOME OTHER FUN THINGS. MY QUESTION IS THAT I WANT TO PUT DISC BRAKES ON THE FRONT AND WANT TO KNOW WHAT YEAR AND MAKE OF CARS I CAN GET THE SETUP FROM???? PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO... THANK YOU.. JIM
- Sunday, December 27, 1998 at 20:14:10 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: JIM PHILLIPS
Email: <JPSP61497@AOL.COM>
Location: ALBANY NY,
Comments: I HAVE A 1971 CHEVELLE SS (CLONE) I HAVE JUST FINISHED SPRAYINY MY NEW VIPER YELLOW PAINT AND BLACK STRIPES AND INSTALLING MY NEW BLACK VINYL TOP. I HAVE ALSO INSTALLED A 12 BOLT POSI WITH 4:11 GEARS. FACTORY COWL INDUCTION HOOD WITH DOOR .TURBO 350 WITH SHIFT KIT AND A SB 350 WITH 202 HEADS AND SOME OTHER FUN THINGS. MY QUESTION IS THAT I WANT TO PUT DISC BRAKES ON THE FRONT AND WANT TO KNOW WHAT YEAR AND MAKE OF CARS I CAN GET THE SETUP FROM???? PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO... THANK YOU.. JIM
- Sunday, December 27, 1998 at 20:13:07 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Don Bloch
Email: <docpapaw@aol.com>
Location: N.E. Florida,
Comments: I own a 1971 Chevelle SS w/ A.C./auto trans./original paint colors/454 engine. Is there anyone out there in "cyberspace" who can tell me approximately how many 454 SS Chevelles were made in 1971?
Also, do you know of any appraisers in N.E. FL. who could put a figure on this car in case I get the desire to sell?
Thanks, whoever you are!
- Sunday, December 27, 1998 at 10:22:22 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Tom Dobrick
Email: <tdobrick@usa.net>
Location: Mpls/St Paul, Minnesota,
Comments: Purchased in Florida 12/11/98. SS with a 350 4BBL, 350 TH tranny. Plan to strip to bare metal next summer and local body shop will put on new 1/4 panels and repaint original blue w/white stripes. This car is my daily driver. Interested in meeting other midwest Chevelle owners and also comparing tips with others who are doing resto work on and behind the dash.
- Tuesday, December 22, 1998 at 15:34:17 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Hector Vasquez
Location: Iowa Park,
Comments: I have a super sport 350. I think it came with a350 but not sure. I was told that if it is a just ss then it only came with a 350, It needs to be restored. It has a cowl induction hood. It has soom rust on the car. I plan to begin restoring it in the spring.
- Thursday, December 17, 1998 at 06:58:29 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Jace Alexander
Email: <asjca4@uaa.alaska.edu>
Location: Anchorage Alaska,
Comments: I have a red 1971 malibu sport coupe. Originally with a 350 and a standard tranny. Now it has a 400 with Tuned port injection, and a th350. It has all the fascia, hood, and badges of an ss but I have no idea if it was originally one... Does anybody know what the vin/cowltag codes for one are?? By checking the cowl tag i found out the exterior was burnt orange and the interior was black. If that means anything at all....
- Wednesday, December 16, 1998 at 17:09:17 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Jim Watkins
Email: <jkwatkins@erols.com>
Location: Manassas, VA,
Comments: 1971 Chevelle Malibu, not SS, although when completed will sport all SS logo's. Currently doing frame-off restoration in my garage. Plan to replace original 350 w/a .060 over 427 that has been sitting around my garage for over a year now. Imagine my problems are same as everyone elses, need front fenders (inner/outer) and rear quarters have already been replaced. Luckily the floor pan, trunk and rockers are in exceptional condition. Have an extra set of doors, if anyone is interested.
- Sunday, December 13, 1998 at 10:19:59 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Chad Parks
Email: <fofityfo@earthlink.net>
Location: San Clemente California,
Comments: I have a 71' El Camino SS with a 454. I am currently trying to replace the heater core and am having problems with the removal of the front plastic casing which houses the core and the vent system components. I have removed the bolts around the edge of the casing and am having problems removing the rivets and the strange clips which seem to be bolted to the firewall. Can anyone throw me a hint on how to remove the clips and the rivets and a possible hint at what I have to remove in order to get to the heater core without removing the entire dash and components. Thanks for your help.
- Monday, December 07, 1998 at 09:59:57 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Brian Bosley
Email: <blb004@bridgewater.edu>
Location: Bridgewater, Virginia,
Comments: I bought a '71 Chevelle for $200. The car is in fairly good shape. However I need some parts. I need a driverside fender and a passanger side innerfender. The trunk pan and quarter pannels also need to be replaced. If any one knows where to get these parts or has the parts that they would sell PLEASE contact me. Thanks.
- Wednesday, December 02, 1998 at 07:44:49 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: jack nancekivell
Email: <karenf@bmts.com>
Location: kincardine ontario canadamy,
Comments: i have been in the process of restoring a 1971 malibu 2-door with a350 cid.bored .060 over lt1 block with shot peen rods crane mechanical cam torker intake 700 cfm carburetor '67 heads with 62 cc chambers th350 transmission and 12 bolt rear with 4:10 gears posi.i have been working on car for 4 years doing a complete restoration frame and chassis has been stripped and painted with imron paint.a global west front end conversion is installed with 1977 camaro disc brake set up.the rear suspension has been updated with just suspension arms.the shocks are changed to koni adjustable.presently finishing the body on a separate chassis .during restoration i have gathered parts from two 1970 cars.i have available many parts in good shape including absolutely rust free frame and a body in 85% condition with a new left quarter panel plus extra rust free doors etc. i hope to have car completed in summer of 1999 i have all manuals and spent many years as an engineer in auto industry.will help anyone in need
- Tuesday, December 01, 1998 at 17:20:19 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: John DiStase
Email: <distase@eclipse.net>
Location: Ringoes, New Jersey,
Comments: 1971 Chevelle Malibu, 85K, original wood steering wheel,
manuals, build sheet. The car had a 307 with a powerglide.
It is currently torn completely apart and is being restored
on a budget to be a solid daily driver/weekend fun car.
The car will be recieving a small block 350 bored .60 over
with a turbo 400 when finished. This is my first resto
attempt, I never knew it could take so long and so much
$$ to accomplish so little.
- Monday, November 30, 1998 at 11:40:16 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Dene Dixon
Email: <shelndene@prodigy.net>
Location: Denver colo,
Comments: 1971 malibu 350/400 just bought it in ks
- Sunday, November 29, 1998 at 19:09:22 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Tom Hobson
Email: <RUCRAZY866@AOL.COM>
Location: CLEVELAND, OHIO,
Comments: 1971 Chevelle SS 454,Turbo 400 with 410 posi, 20,000 original miles Blue with white hood and trunk stripes. Its a beautiful car.
- Saturday, November 28, 1998 at 13:39:16 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: David Flory
Email: <dflory@ci.bedford.tx.us>
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth area,
Comments: I am in the process of trying to buy a 1971 SS 454 and am not sure if is a true ss. Could you help me decode the VIN?
- Friday, November 27, 1998 at 14:20:08 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Brett Jackson
Email: <AirJor2303@aol.com>
Comments: Its a sweet Car
- Thursday, November 26, 1998 at 19:50:13 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Debby
Email: <j0627@tir.com>
Location: Michigan,
Comments: I need some help identifying if the 1971 Chevelle we purchased from Mississippi is a true SS. The vin numbers are as follows 136371R147420. The most I can fine is that it is a 2 door sport coupe, Malibu. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
- Wednesday, November 18, 1998 at 08:21:52 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: mike carroll
Email: <M7of9@aol.com>
Location: redlands,CA,
Comments: I own 1971 malibu,350 small block.Need info on where to buy headers for trick flow heads with angled plugs.Any info would be appreciated.Thanks
- Monday, November 16, 1998 at 19:18:45 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Janne Kretz
Email: <jak@sas-commuter.com>
Location: Sweden,
Comments: Iam the owner of a former N.H.R.A Record Holder (H/SA 1990-1991 et 11.57)
Chevelle 71, 402cu. The car is still very sucessful on the drag stripes in the Nordic Countries. The car was sponsored by a company called " chevelle classics, 1-800-chevelle " (painted on the doors) and the owner/builders first name was Larry. If anyone have information about either the company or Larry pls let me know. I need some tech information.
- Friday, November 13, 1998 at 03:26:01 (PST)
Year: 1964
Name: jim bowles0
Location: lamar arkansas,
Comments: sky blue factory 300 horse 327 air, muncie four speed bucket seats posi rear end 1964 chevelle malibu ss
- Thursday, November 12, 1998 at 18:33:35 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Dan Ringeisen
Email: <mrctech@execpc.com>
Location: West Bend, WI,
Comments: I have a '71 that we are almost sure is an original SS. I have done a lot of research, but we are still not sure. VIN 136371L135770 only tells me it's a 1971 2-door Malibu or SS with a V8. This thing has been restored from what I believe to be a salvage yard treasure. It has cleaned up frame-off paint job, a bored out (.030 over) 400, with a TH400 behind it. Hurst Quarter-stick shifter, followed by a 12bolt housing 4.10 gears. The sticker on the Cleaner says 425hp, and after hearing that it did 12's in the quarter makes me think it's possible. The interior on this thing is clean except for the Dash area which needs my attention. I am going to probably completely clean this up over the next couple years.
- Saturday, November 07, 1998 at 07:24:13 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: bald tyres
Email: <tyres@bwn.net>
Location: salida co.,
Comments: i'm building a 71 chevelle with a 454 (488) for the dragway.
- Wednesday, November 04, 1998 at 20:28:59 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: IGOR PETRAUSKAS
Location: SAO PAULO , BRAZIL,
Comments: 454 SS , BLACK WITH WHITE STRIPES , 450HP ,TH 400,DART II HEADS,HOLLEY 750 DOUBLE PUMPER MECHANICAL,EDELBROCK INTAKE,ROLLER ROCKER ARMS, CRANE CAM, AUTO METER,CENTERLINE WHEELS,BF GOODRICH RADIAL T/A TIRES,PIONEER CD PLAYER WITH JBL
SOUND SYSTEM. SHE IS THE LOVE OF MY LIFE
- Friday, October 23, 1998 at 12:04:43 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: John Oleksak
Email: <tango@global2000.net>
Location: Hagaman, NY (upstate,near albany),
Comments: Hello...I just purchased a 1971 Chevelle, supposedly a SS...I am hearing many stories on how to tell a true SS from a regular chevelle...if anyone can help, please write..The car is in nice shape generally, only a couple of spots on the body...it has the SS emblems outside, and inside on the door panels...it has the SS stripe pkg...its a 454, bored .030 over, only 800 miles since a major rebuild with lots of preformance goodies...it should go really good after i replace the clutch that the owners two teenage kids burned out while messing around with it...all in all, its a great car, i have lots of plans for it...so if anyone wants to help with info, numbers, or anything else, let me know...Thanks....John (Johnny O)
- Thursday, October 22, 1998 at 07:07:47 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Beth
Email: <AjWld1@aol.com>
Location: Arizona,
Comments: My boyfriend has a Convertable 71 Chevelle SS (350 small block), it is black with white racing stripes. It has taken him 9 years to restore it. What started out to be a drive around car is now a show car, it has taken 1st place in its class in several shows recently. I wanted to share with all the other Chevelle owners the pride that we have in this car.
P.S. We are searching for a upper windshield molding (stainless steel), any help is greatly appreciated.
- Tuesday, October 20, 1998 at 16:21:37 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: GEORGE
Email: <QKLUBGRG@AOL.COM>
Location: MONROE,LA,
Comments: PLEASE HELP ME IDENTIFY MY CHEVELLE (136371R149683) i JUST PURCASED IT TODAY. NO MOTOR OR TRANS, BUT VERY,VERY STRAIGHT BODY. 225.00 NOT BAD HUH???
- Friday, October 16, 1998 at 18:14:23 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Chris & Becky
Email: <uncldppy@bellatlantic.net>
Location: Closter,NJ,
Comments: We have a '71 Malibu, 2 door coupe, Ascot Blue w/ white vinyl roof with 74,000 original miles. It has the 307 with powerglide transmission. We were given the original sticker sheet $3,592 in April of 1971. we are looking to do some restoration but are going to try to keep it as original as possible. We are the second owners.
- Tuesday, October 13, 1998 at 12:43:12 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: vern[bigg dawg]
Email: <die4dawgs@aol.com>
Location: tacoma, Wa.,
Comments: the wife and i just purchased our 71coupe. It is ascot blue with a dark blue interior.The motor is a 307 two barrel w/350t. When we got the car home we found the factory build sheet in the owners manual. With other papers we found in the car we found out that we are the third owner. It was sent to a dealer in Port Orchard, Wa & sold to a couple in Bremerton Wa. They kept the car until 6/94 then sold it to a lady in Seattle and she had it until about 10/1/98. We plan on keeping the car as is and just enjoying driving it.
- Sunday, October 11, 1998 at 20:33:56 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Bill
Email: <bluff71@aol.com>
Location: Colorado,
Comments: I own a 1971 Chevelle Malibu. It is a beige 4 door. It has a little over 92000 original miles. It was my grandma's now it is mine. She bought it new. Slowly trying to restore it. Runs good but the body is in bad shape. I would eventually like to put a new engine in it but can't afford to. I have put a lot of money into the engine lately. Also have a rebuilt tranny with about 6,000 miles on it. Just thought I would post this. I would enjoy hearing from anyone. Always interested in hearing about parts.
- Saturday, October 10, 1998 at 20:06:06 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Jeff F
Email: <jeffneur@aol.com>
Location: Warminster, PA,
Comments: Just bought a 71' malibu with a 350. Nice car, currently doing some engine tweaking and tearing aroung in it. I'll keep everyone posted!
- Tuesday, October 06, 1998 at 13:42:22 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Jason Kauffman
Email: <KAUFFJASON@aol.com>
Location: Lancaster, PA,
Comments: '71 CHEVELLE MALIBU, originally a 307, building a 400SB, bought for $1000, body is in excellent condition, trying to make it a street/strip car to have fun ripping around in!
- Sunday, October 04, 1998 at 18:14:07 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: steve
Email: <lombardoni@aol.com>
Location: syracuse ny,
Comments: confused buying car in the spring if the guy still has it.my question is it says 350 malibu on fenders but has dual chrome sport mirrors and a outside am/fm antenna.color red with ss stripes but regular hood.
- Monday, September 28, 1998 at 07:24:03 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Rich L.
Email: <RPL53@aol.com>
Location: Apple Valley,Ca.,
Comments: Currently been working on 71 chevell I just purchased. I also own a 1972 chevell, malibu and three 1972 elcominos
- Monday, September 21, 1998 at 23:12:27 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Eric
Email: <bgorgas@phila.k12.pa.us>
Location: Langhorne, PA,
Comments: I own a 71' chevelle malibu with a little 307. I plan to put a 396 in it which my dad already has. It has been sitting for a year and a half it just got the frame welded in the back by the back right corner panel. It also needs a front right fender. I hope to have it on the road painted dark blue with white racing stripes by mid this year.(without the 396)
Q-I put new black rug in it a year ago they faded and now I need to replace them, would it be possible to dye them?
- Monday, September 21, 1998 at 20:15:11 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: nicky graham
Email: <acid0021>
Location: california,
Comments: it's a '71 el camino, primer gray , and for now that's all i can say since i know very little about any cars. i need to learn about my car so any info that can be sent to me is greatly appriciated!!
(ps, if there's anyone out there who knows where to get a non-expensive BM shifter, please help!!)
sincerely, nicky
- Sunday, September 20, 1998 at 16:01:45 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Tommy Bowman
Location: Graham, NC,
Comments: 71 CHevelle SS 454
10.25:1 Aluminum Pistons, 5.33 Cam, Eledbrock RPM Double Plan Intake, Holley 780/electric fuel pump, Oval port heads, chrome accessories, TH 400 with 3500 stall, 3" exhaust with flowmasters,
corvette rallies, ladder bars and performance shifter needs a little more resto in the interior, black/black, 450-500 hp!
- Tuesday, September 15, 1998 at 06:35:57 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: J Kelly
Email: <ScrecnWesl@Aol.com>
Location: Lakewood CO,
Comments: Its a placer gold 71 Chevelle SS that original came with a 350 2bbl column shifter and a bench, and a 2.56 open rearend( 90,000miles). It was a special order car by an older lady. Since weve had it the older 350 2bbl 2 bolt was put aside for a stock 350 4bbl with a 2200 stall and the gears went to 3.73 with an Auburn pro posi. Hopefully soon we will get a 383 built we collecting all the parts for it slowly. It has very little rust so theres not much to do before it can be repainted the origanl gold but with SS stripes this time.
- Saturday, September 12, 1998 at 16:45:16 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Davy
Email: <davyjc@hotmail.com>
Location: Bethel Springs, Tn.,
Comments: I traded for a 1971 Chevelle Malibu in the fall of 1993. It's
been 5 years and the car has went from primer gray to bright red,
from a stock 350 to a built 350 to a built 400 sm block and from
there to basically a new built 72 model 454. It has a stock 273 non-posi. rearend. With a am/fm cass. with a 10 disk changer, two
15" JL Audio W-4's, two 10" JL Audio W-0's, with a 150+150 watt amp. I drive this car to work on a daily basis.
Love this car...
- Sunday, September 06, 1998 at 17:16:52 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Vince Aquino
Email: <vinceandbruce@vmicro.com>
Location: Temecula, Ca.,
Comments: I have a 1971 SS 454 El Camino. I have problems shifting my Turbo 400 manually during acceleration. I have the console mounted stock shifter. I don't know if it's a torque problem or an alignment problem with the shifter. I would appreciate any help from anyone who has repaired this problem !
- Wednesday, August 26, 1998 at 17:54:18 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Jim
Email: <klplating@paonline>
Location: Lancaster,PA,
Comments: I need to know if a proportioning valve from a 1972 Monte Carlo
will work with a power disc setup for my 71 chevelle.If not,
what would my options be for a doner?
- Tuesday, August 25, 1998 at 15:49:09 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Bill Koustenis
Email: <Bkoustenis@olg.com>
Location: Maryland,
Comments: 1971 Heavy Chevy that I purchased new in Aug 1971. It is Burnt Orange Metallic and only has 54K original miles. Getting ready for a mild restoration (repaint)
- Sunday, August 23, 1998 at 17:55:53 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: mike tuttle
Email: <mtuttle@nebnet,net>
Location: Nebraska,
Comments: How rare are 71 Heavy Chevy's with a "three on the tree" manual transmission?????
- Wednesday, August 19, 1998 at 23:27:32 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: MIKE
Email: <mkhrmh@mcione.com>
Location: Johnson City, TN,
Comments: I have a 71 Malibu 2DR Hardtop. 350, auto, a/c. It is Arctic White(non-orig, 95 GM color), with black interior. My grandmother bought the car when it was 1 year old. It has been in the family ever since she bought it. I remember working on the car, with my Dad, when I was very young. Hopefully my Son will be able to hear the Chevrolet V-8 Thunder when he is old enough to drive.
- Wednesday, August 19, 1998 at 20:21:55 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: claudine
Email: <foxmuldore@aol.com>
Location: seattle,
Comments: my car has bucket seats , black int. i bought it from the original owners , for 500.00 . it needs a fender is all .cranberry red is the color black vinal top , corvette ralleys with 60s all around , i need help finding out the numbers on the block they do not exsist in the chevelle books they are v1221cgc, i looked every where and cant find out what it is i have please e-mail me if you know what i have
- Saturday, August 15, 1998 at 16:37:05 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: frank
Email: <fviz@aol.com>
Location: ny,
Comments: my father has a 71 chevelle 454 ls6 t400
all original
mint condition
can anyone tell me how many were made and @ value
- Thursday, August 13, 1998 at 07:24:39 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Mark Cotoia
Email: <car7mine@idirect.com>
Location: Mississauga. Ont. Canada,
Comments: I own a 1971 Malibu 400 (California car). With 402 cid motor,
automatic tranny, column shift, 12 bolt posi, bench seats,
dual exhaust SS tips, ralleye wheels (Camaro style), cotton wood
green (colour), and factory air conditioning. Please e-mail with
any information on how many 1971 Malibu 400's was produced in 1971, and how many cars like mine were made. Thank you.
- Tuesday, August 11, 1998 at 21:40:01 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Drew
Email: <elorens@aol.com>
Location: louisville, ky,
Comments: I have a '71 Malibu 350 2 door auto which was my grandmother's that she purchased new. I inherinted this car when she died in 1988. It is garage kept with 24,000 miles. Some minor problems: clock does not work; speedometer cable broke recently, but have not driven it out of the garage since then; a/c compressor leaks; shitty Big"O" tires (but with Rally rims); some rust around vinyl top areas near trunk; a minor ding or 2 appearant. Have not seriously thought of selling it (sentimental value), but have had some offers lately. Any ideas of a fair price? Please e-mail if so. Thx
- Wednesday, August 05, 1998 at 20:54:29 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Michael Sexton
Email: <mvsexton@bellsouth.com>
Location: Greenville S.C.,
Comments: 1971 SS 454 LS-5 Turbo 400 Bench Seat. Parked in Anchorage,Alaska Since I Moved South In 1991. I Still Own It And I Miss It!
- Tuesday, August 04, 1998 at 20:04:04 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Mark Wa;ters
Email: <1goblue@prodigy.net>
Location: Jacksonville,FL,
Comments: I have a 71 454 SS Engine looks great with the exception of the power booster and master cylinder (MC) .Where can I get the MC re-plated,painted,replaced?
- Tuesday, August 04, 1998 at 12:27:12 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Joe
Email: <Boydstun@flash.net>
Location: North Texas,
Comments: Have a 71 Elky. Pulled the bench seat out to replace carpet and
found that the lower rear cab panel is rusted out. The plastic
storage box cut-out is rusted. I pulled the front cargo bed cover
plate off and found the rear pan rusted out. Has anyone located a source for reproduction rear lower cab panels? I have ordered
a couple of parts books that stock front and rear seat pans but
no rear cab panels. Is a rear seat pan from a 70-72 chevelle the same as an El Camino rear pan? My EC pan has threads for rear seat belt support bolts?
Has anyone made this repair that would like to share some pointers?.
Thanks for any feedback,
Joe
- Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 09:27:34 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Carl
Email: <cadillac@slip.net>
Location: San Francisco, CA,
Comments: 1971 Chevelle Malibu Ragtop 350/TH-350 4bbl
- Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 12:45:46 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: DAVE
Location: TN,KY,
Comments: I HAVE A 71 ELKY 350 500CFM 2BBL TH350 WITH A 10 INCH REAR END FIRE STONE 225/60/14'S NOW BEFORE I SPEND A LOAD OF MONEY TRYING TO FIGURE IT OUT HOW DO I GET THE REAR TO HOOK UP IT HAS NO TRACTION AT ALL I CAN'T EVEN GET ON IT OFF OF THE LINE BECAUSE IT SPINS ALL OVER EVENTUALLY IT'LL HAVE A DESTROKED 400 MAKING ABOUT 400 HP ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE APPRECIATED THANKS IN ADVANCE
- Monday, July 20, 1998 at 21:21:34 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: larry
Email: <harper@vol.com>
Location: tenn,
Comments: hey guys. i was lucky enough to talk my aunt sue into giving me her old 71 chevelle that had set up for 10-- years. she said i was the only one in the family that would fix it up . even better was it was a solid ss convertable. after i got all the parts in a pile to restore her a 7 month thrash began. i wanted to get her back on th road before cold weather. well weve been to savannah & charlotte since the rebebuild & no trouble yet. see you on the road larry
- Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 21:13:42 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Jörgen Everklint
Email: <jojje.e@swipnet.se>
Location: Sweden,
Comments: It´s yellow and dam hot ! 400 hp,low and cool.
I will send a pics later.
- Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 04:14:03 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Chris
Email: <reddog@netvalue.net>
Location: Phoenix, AZ,
Comments: I have a '71 Heavy Chevy with the 350. My father bought it new in '71 and has given it to me. The car has some minor rust and the engine has over 300,000! dependable miles on it. I hope to start a stock restoration shortly.
For all you people looking for parts, checkout the site WWW.origionalpartsgroup.com and get their catalog. It is very comprehensive.
- Tuesday, July 07, 1998 at 23:46:44 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: steve bowden
Email: <bowdens@nationwide.com>
Location: portland oregon,
Comments: 1971 chevelle ss 350 with a 350 tranny.. black with white strips.. 58,000 original miles and is in excellent condition..
- Thursday, June 25, 1998 at 10:13:01 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Joe
Email: <boydstun@flash.net>
Location: North Texas,
Comments: In 1973, My dad bought a new blue/white "Conquista" with
a 307 cid. As an incentive to go to college, he let me take
the Elko to school as my wheels while he drove the old rag
I owned in High School. To make the story short I flunked out
my first semester and reluctantly gave the car back to him with
my tail between my legs. I'm now 43 and have bought my first
El Camino. A 71' blue base model with a late model 350, edlebrock
performer, th350, carter performance carb and 10 or 11 pounds
of bondo (installed). The interior is black and very clean.
I'm looking for a rear bumper in decent shape. I may clone an
SS if I win the Lotto. Any place in north Texas to find bed
liners and a tonneau cover?
regards,
Joe
- Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at 14:07:38 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: steve bowden
Email: <bowdens@nationwide.com>
Location: portland oregon,
Comments: I have a 71 chevelle SS with a 350 engine and 350 trans.. my plans are to restore it back to it's original condition.. the body and paint is in great condition, but the interior and engine compartment is in need of some TLC.. other areas in need of help are the brakes, and shocks.. i am looking for the following parts. stock am/fm radio, 2.70 inch radiator, fan shroud, chrome wheel well trim, and a set of crager ss mag wheels.. if any one out there has any of these items for sale, let me know..
- Thursday, June 11, 1998 at 11:28:19 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Amelio Mercantini
Email: <AMERCANTINRAREELKY>
Location: Delran, N.J.,
Comments: 1971 S.S. 454 El Camino. From the factory with A/C, remote mirror, 454 big block with 365 hp., munice rock crusher 4 speed, cranberry red with black SS stripes, 12 bolt posi rear. I purchased this car from the original owner which is a very good friend of my father. We put some goodies on this car so we could enter it in shows, which we did in late 1997 and did very well. Installed is the edelbrock power package 540 hp. with aluminum heads, also pete jackson gear drive and dual 600 edelbrock carbs. 3" exhaust with flowmaster mufflers and a hole lot more!!!!!
- Tuesday, June 02, 1998 at 05:54:51 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Jeremiah Pharms
Email: <MOM www. u of washington.edu>
Location: seattle,
Comments: I have a great looking 1971 malibu that is ready to be loved by the right person. Runs great, looks great from interrior to paint. 350 V8 53,000 miles. Red with black rag top, black interrior.
- Monday, June 01, 1998 at 20:14:42 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: LINDA TATUM
Email: <LINDALOU91>
Location: MARION AR,
Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR A PICTURE OF A 1971 CHEVELLE SS SILVER WITH A BLACK STRIPE DOWN THE HOOD BY BOYFRIEND HAS ONE HE IS FIXING TO SELL SO I WANT TO FRAME A LARGE PICTURE OF IT FOR HIM DO YOU KNOW WHERE I COULD FIND ONE HARD TOP. PLEASE LET ME KNOW.HE HAS A MATCHING NUMBER AND HAS SPENT ALOT OF MONEY ON THIS CAR. HE WILL SELL IT IT A SHOW NEXT MONTH IN KNOXVILLE. THANKS ALOT
- Friday, May 29, 1998 at 20:47:35 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Steve Edwards
Email: <SEdw106663@aol.com>
Location: Philadelphia,
Comments: In 1981 I bought what I thought was an authentic 1971 SS, I was a 21 year old who thought he knew everything. Well guess what he did'nt. It's a fake! The only way I can tell that it's not is the dash, it does'nt have a 3 round guage instrument panel. It has buckets, Hurst compition floor shifter with a factory cutout. Painted black w/ white stripes, two tone interior to match. Engine is a 402 w/11.5 compression. Borg warner Super T-10 X Trans w/ 40lb. Hayes flywheel. The rear is a Spicer 12 bolt 4:56 with a Moroso Brute Strength posi carrier, also machined, heavy duty end caps, C clip eliminators and super heavy duty axles. (I did the trans in 1982 and took out a blown M-22, the rear in 1993 and changed from 3:55 to present) This car can get out of it's own way! My problem is what do I with this car! Put in a dash from a real SS or leave it alone and pass it off as a fake! Back when I bought the car I did'nt know anybody who knew anything about it. Now today it is a big thing! What to do???? This car looks like it belongs in a show. Absolutely mint! If I put it in a show what would happen???
- Friday, May 29, 1998 at 20:43:37 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Fred Owens
Email: <chief@fireweb.com>
Location: Abilene, TX,
Comments: I am restifying a 71 Chevelle 2 door for my son. We started three years ago but had to take a long break now we're strying to hurry up and finish this summer. It wil be a 350 with a little Isky cam an dTH350 transmission. Theframe is off and we're refurbing everything. It will be a deep blue with a black interior when we get through.
- Thursday, May 28, 1998 at 06:55:02 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: James Morrison
Email: <jimmorsn@netins.net>
Location: W-Central Illinois,
Comments: Conserning the '71 SS Chevelle 454 LS5 motor, I've checked the Cheverolet parts manuals and they indicate that NO chrome vlave covers were installed on the 71 454's. Yet I've read in some books that they WERE available. Can any one confirm if the were or were not factory installed on '71 454's??
- Monday, May 25, 1998 at 08:59:47 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Josh Shannon
Email: <Gumby@busprod.com>
Location: Tulsa, Ok,
Comments: I named my car "The Troll". When I purchased my 71 Chevelle Malibu, it was a dark forest green color, that was starting to fade, therefore making yellow primar show through. Im not a big fan of the vinyle top, and this one had just had one put on 3 months previous to my owning it. So of course it had to go! Well im in the process of restoring it right now. The color in which I hope to paint it is a Emerald Green, with a turquoise twist in it. On top of that I will lay either Gold or Silver racing stripes!
- Monday, May 25, 1998 at 01:35:06 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Stan Smith
Email: <HTIMSDNATS@aol.com>
Location: Santa Rosa, Ca (Northern Ca),
Comments: I have a 1971 El Camino SS. It has Marina Blue paint and a Black Vinyl top. I drive this car to work every day and am trying everyting to incrase the fuel economy. I recently installed 2 1/4" dual exhaust with 3 chamber Flowmaster mufflers. I would like to install an HEI distributor next but am not sure what to do about the wiring. I think the recent wire that goes to the coil is a resistor type wire (take the place of the firewall resistor). With the ignition switch being in the steering column I am not sure where to run the hot wire for the distributor from. If anyone has successfully made this conversion, please let me know. I am also a member of the Golden State Nova's and have a 66 Nova that I am restoring.
- Sunday, May 24, 1998 at 13:39:34 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Sam Schutt
Email: <samiamduck@aol.com>
Location: Amboy, Minnesota,
Comments: I've got a '71 chevelle malibu. It's bright red with a black vinyl top. It only has a AM radio in it. I wanted to know if I just mounted a different radio head in the dash, could I still show it in the stock class?
- Tuesday, May 19, 1998 at 09:17:21 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: anthony
Email: <qb11@prodigy.net>
Location: ellwood city Pa,
Comments: (brake problem)I have a 71 malibu with drum brakes all the way around.I want to switch it to power brakes I put a booster on and new mastercylinder do I need to change the proportion valve?Also my new mastercylinders resovoirs are different.the front is bigger than the rear.Will that make a difference with all drum brakes?I made this car run good now I want to get it to stop!
THANX ANTHONY
- Monday, May 18, 1998 at 19:23:46 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Chris G.
Email: <Chris.Gerrity@krev.com>
Location: Sunnyvalle, CA.,
Comments: I have a strong '71 Malibu but what holds it back from showing condition is the paint job and body work. Does any body know a great Body&Paint shop in the Bay Area that would fit my reasonble, not cheap, budget? I would really appreciate any info. See you in Reno at Hot August Nights! Go Chevy!
- Wednesday, May 13, 1998 at 10:07:22 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: greg
Email: <gregnjan1@juno.com>
Location: phoenix,
Comments: I have a '71 convertible which came w/o factory air. I put in factory air, including the dash from what appears to be a different year car. After looking at the existing wiring pattern on the under hood harness, I saw the mating plug on the back side of the fuse box has a totally different pattern and (of course) I no longer have the original non-A/C dash to use as a model. Any comments would save a marriage. Thanks
- Sunday, May 10, 1998 at 21:28:24 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Ed Morando
Email: <epm1@idt.net>
Location: Boston, MA,
Comments: I just bought a 71 Chevelle SS 454, black with white stripes. The motor is stock bore with a holley 750 double pump, and mild crane cams. Right now the car is running 12.8. The car is mint other than the interior (sandstone benches). I would like to put buckets in it but, my transmission has a manual valve body, and i don't know where to put the shifter! If you have any suggestions, PLEASE e-mail me! epm1@idt.net Thnx
- Thursday, May 07, 1998 at 16:20:01 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Timm Burks
Email: <timm_burks@ccmail.mitchell.com>
Location: San Diego, CA,
Comments: I just adopted a 1971 El Camino 454SS. I will provide more information on the care and feeding.
- Thursday, May 07, 1998 at 14:25:43 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Kary Harris
Email: <missvick@concentric.net>
Location: Vandenberg AFB CA,
Comments: This is an original SS454 car. I am currently trying to restore it back to original as much as possible. It's dark grey with white stripes, SS 5 spoke wheels, cowl hood, turbo 400, 12 bolt posi with 3.73 gears, and the guage package. This is a beautiful car with a recently rebuilt 454 with over 400 ponies.
I'm looking to modify the original SS 5 spoke wheels on the rear of the car from the stock 7" wide to 8"-10" wide. Does anyone know of anyone who can do this? I've been told it can't be done, but I really find that hard to beleive. Please help, I want to keep the original wheels on the car but want to put some larger tires on the rearend for traction.
- Wednesday, April 29, 1998 at 22:29:44 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: CHARLES A.OSBORNE
Email: <SOSBORNE@ACCUCOMM.NET>
Location: MILLEDGEVILLE,GA.,
Comments: 1971 GMC SPRINT,DAMAGED FRONT END.NEED SOURCE FOR PARTS SUCH AS
RIGHT FRONT FENDER,HOOD.NEED TO KNOW IF CHVELLE PARTS ARE INTER-
CHANGEABLE.WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP OFFERED.
- Wednesday, April 29, 1998 at 18:49:11 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Justin Stoner
Email: <hcengr@pionet.net>
Location: Logan, Iowa,
Comments: Question: Does a '72 windshield fit a '71?
- Monday, April 20, 1998 at 18:53:34 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Ron Marchione
Email: <marchioner@aol.com>
Location: St Clair Shores ,Mi,
Comments: 1971 Chevelle Malibu, 454, Holley 750 double pumper. Engine rebuilt don't kow the cam size. 327 close chamber heads with Eldelbrok manifold. Hydraulic lifters, Polished pistons. Other then that stock. Leaf springs in the back with a ford 9 bolt rear end.
Th400 transmission. Heavy duty Malibu station wagon spring in the front. (This give the vehical a two inch lift all the way around)
The car is painted antique green with the original jade green interior. Everything works but the clock. It has the non-functional cowl hood. I think thats about it.
- Sunday, April 19, 1998 at 19:18:48 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Mike Goemaat
Email: <ridnouer@kdsi.net>
Location: southeast Iowa,
Comments: My dad bought a 71 Malibu back in 93'. Just this year we started rebuilding it. So far we have only put new seats in it and purchased a rear quarter panel and panels for behaind the front wheels. We also installed air shocks on it. If anyone has any hints or suggestion on putting the new panels over the old ones, I would really appreciate it if you could e-mail me. THANKS!
- Thursday, April 16, 1998 at 16:41:11 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: CHUCK GARNER
Email: <normanma@hcc.hawaii.edu>
Location: HONOLULU, HAWAII,
Comments: LOOKING FOR FAN SHROUD....MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION...THIS IS AN URGENT REQUEST.....CAN ANYONE HELP.....
- Wednesday, April 15, 1998 at 18:29:37 (PDT)
Year: y1971
Name: Jon Morris
Email: <JCMORRIS@JUNO.COM>
Location: Lincoln Nebraska,
Comments: 71 ElCamino 350 2V TH400 Plain Jane 40,000 Just repainted last yr. Was purchased new by my father and passed on to me in the
estate. Looking for a way to put in a good airconditioning
system to replace the aftermarket Sears thats in it now.
- Saturday, April 11, 1998 at 06:12:39 (PDT)
Year: 1971
Name: Jack Foster
Email: <jffoster@ibm.com>
Location: Endicott New York,
Comments: 71 SS Black vinyl top and a bright red body with black stripes.
- Tuesday, March 31, 1998 at 07:24:21 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Mark Earley
Email: <mark.earley@oryx.com>
Location: Dallas, Texas,
Comments: I recently bought a 71 Chevelle SS metallic green that had been mostly restored. It wasn't set up to be original but just a good riding muscle car. It was rebuilt in California by a body shop man and has a 350 with a Holley 650 on an Edlebrock intake with accel dist & coil, headers with stock mufflers Turbo 350 trans and a 383 posi rear end. I'm working on the interior-mostly done and trying to piece together what the main components are as the last owner of one year didn't ask many questions or fix anything on it. My posi is whining and I'm having a hard time finding anyone in my area that is knowledgeable or reasonable for repairs. Would appreciate info on good mechanics/clubs etc in the Dallas area.
- Monday, March 30, 1998 at 15:04:13 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: blake
Email: <wilkinson@ntct.net>
Location: ravenna,
Comments: I have a 71 chevelle hardly no rust ss chevelle console. Black interior. 10 bolt posi rearend TH 350 with a 377 strocker. I am currently painting it red with black strips. I am then going to put the original style vinyl top.
- Monday, March 23, 1998 at 20:13:18 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Jim W.
Email: <jimwilloughby@hotmail.com>
Location: Sacramento,
Comments: I have a GMC Sprint which is the same exact thing as an El Camino. I can't find any info. on my car, such as is it worth more than an El Camino or if it is rare and if so how rare?!?!? Does anyone know anything about my car? if so e-mail me if you can.
Thanks,
Jim
- Thursday, March 19, 1998 at 18:00:14 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Mark Chapman
Email: <mchapman@hpu.edu>
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii,
Comments: I have a 454, 4-speed, SS that is currently gold with black stripes. I'm in the process of repainting it now to pearl blue with white stripes. I was thinking about restoring it to its original color which was Burnt Canyon Orange with black stripes. An orange Chevelle sounds ugly and I've never seen one before.
- Thursday, March 19, 1998 at 01:44:46 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Rey
Email: <rgil0@ibm.net>
Location: SA TX,
Comments: I own a beautiful 71 thats almost ready to run but im looking for a disc conversion kit. The magazine kits are too pricey any suggestions on a junkyard swap or if anyones selling parts please notify me. I would appreciate any suggestions thank you Chevy lovers!!
- Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at 21:16:57 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Brian
Email: <Brian_K._West@AEP.COM>
Location: Chillicothe, Ohio,
Comments: I have a 1971 Chevelle SS that I am trying to sell. It is in excellent shape inside and out with no rust, no putty and runs great. 350ci with 4 bbl - M21 4 speed - 10 bolt rearend with 2.73 gears - engine and trans overhauled approx. 7,000 miles ago. My problem is everyone who asks about the car wants to know if it has a big block, is it a real "SS" and does it say "SS" on the title. I have never traced the VIN to find out what I could and wouldn't know how to go about starting. The VIN is 136371R142378. Can you help me trace this number to find out the car's history and do you know if it should say "SS" on my title or not? Any information you can give would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Brian
- Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at 14:25:37 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Todd
Email: <tjhennin@hotmail.com>
Location: St. Louis,
Comments: I a hoping to buy a 71 Chevelle in the near future and was wondering what kind of transmission I should run with a 350 four bolt. I don't want to race or anything, just a tranny that'll hold up under everyday use, with some occasional playin' around. Please email me with some advice.
Also, I need some recommendations on rear ends. Like I said, it's going to be a daily driver and don't know if something in the low 3's would be okay, or if 2:73 is better.
- Wednesday, March 11, 1998 at 14:12:26 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: todd finison
Email: <tpfinison@hotmail.com>
Location: dimondale mi,
Comments: I just bought a left front fender GM NOS at a swap meet. How do I
tell if it is a Chevelle fender or El Camino??? It was said to be
a El Camino fender by the guy I bought it from. HOWEVER he said
it was tagged wrong when he bought it and couldn't return it after
he found out it was discountinued. It has part #325037 on the
GM sticker but is this tagged wrong??? Are there apperance ways
to tell the difference. OR WHAT???
- Monday, March 02, 1998 at 19:08:21 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: todd finison
Email: <tpfinison@hotmail.com>
Location: dimondale mi,
Comments: I just bought a left front fender GM NOS at a swap meet. How do I
tell if it is a Chevelle fender or El Camino??? It was said to be
a El Camino fender by the guy I bought it from. HOWEVER he said
it was tagged wrong when he bought it and couldn't return it after
he found out it was discountinued. It has part #325037 on the
GM sticker but is this tagged wrong??? Are there apperance ways
to tell the difference. OR WHAT???
- Monday, March 02, 1998 at 19:08:09 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Paul Flores
Email: <Paul.Flores@MCI.Com>
Location: Los Angeles Ca.,
Comments: I'm looking for a SS dash with gauges for my 71 chevelle. Does anyone out there know where I might be able to pick one for a good price? Also looking for a SS Hood.
- Thursday, February 26, 1998 at 18:53:16 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Thomas M
Email: <tjmfelder@AOL.com>
Location: Walnut Creek, Ca,
Comments: I am in the process of tring to build my chevelle. I am having a hard time to located the upper fan shroud. I got the bottom one from the dealer, and since the upper one has been discontinued and all the parts catalogs that I have don't have them, it is a real pain in the butt to find one. Any ideas? HELP!!!! Is there maybe a one piece that would work?
Engine:350
Auto-trans
with a/c
- Thursday, February 26, 1998 at 16:46:58 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Brock
Email: <chester@sk.sympatico.ca>
Location: Imperial, Sk, Canada,
Comments: I am 16 yrs old and bought a 71 SS last fall. I love it. It has a 454, M22, and a 4.11 rear-end. The rear-end is a 12 bolt non-posi. It is not original and has had some modifications done to it. I am trying to find a different rear-end with 3.31 or 3.50 gears in it, but am having little luck finding axle units that are the same. Can someone email me and tell me what complete rear-end units will fit straight over onto my car. It would be greatly appreciated.
- Thursday, February 26, 1998 at 14:06:15 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Jason
Email: <IGOTTA 71@aol.com>
Location: Cleveland OH.,
Comments: I have a 71 Malibu, with a weak little 305(don't worry it won't stay there forever), heddman headers, summit turbo mufflers, cowl induction hood. It was at one time green on green, and is now dark green on black. I dyed everything inside except the buckets I installed from an 80's Camaro. I have a list of over 100 things I have done to it and it's far from complete. I'm also 17 yrs old.
- Thursday, February 26, 1998 at 13:45:05 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Dale Popadynetz
Email: <bmbrown cadvision.com>
Location: Calgary,Alberta,
Comments: I have a 71'GMC SPRINT s/p with a 454 . I am 16 years old,and I was wondering if there is anyone else who has a 71'sprint if you do please send e-mail
- Saturday, February 21, 1998 at 19:49:38 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Darren Furman
Email: <Arturo.Diaz@gte.com>
Location: linden n.j,
Comments: Got a 71' Chevelle,with a 307.Runs like a dream.Carter 600,Wieand Stealth,Hookers & mild cam.2 1/2 duals w/ Sonic Turbos. Its primed in black and gray with a T/A shaker hood scoop molded into the sleel hood,rollin' on BF's mounted on American Racing aluminum mags.QUESTION: HOW SAFE OR SMART IS IT TO RUN A FIBERGLASS FRONTEND ON THE STREET? (HOOD,FENDERS,BUMPERS)
- Saturday, February 21, 1998 at 16:06:22 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Jim Decker
Email: <jhdecker@hotmail.com or jdecker73@aol.>
Location: Portland, OR,
Comments: Just bought a '71(SS?) with original 402/M21/Posi. Has many indicators of being a SS, but has a woodgrain dash. Any ideas? Also, if I can't find the build sheet, where can I look up the VIN? I have wanted a '70 or '71 forever and am now the second happiest man on Earth (next to Tommy Lee, of course). Am now dedicated to spending a rediculous amount of time and an obscene amount of money on my new baby. Any comments or suggestions are more than welcome. Wish me luck!!!
- Saturday, February 21, 1998 at 04:09:32 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Jeff
Email: <jeffrey.a.green@boeing.com>
Location: Seattle,
Comments: 1971 Chevelle Malibu 350 automatic, 2 Dr HT, beige exterior with Dark Brown vinyl roof, sandalwood interior with a brown dash, also has the factory tinted glass all around.
The car has never been modified, seems like it sat in a garage for many years it has no play in the steering and doors don't have any sag in the hinges. One side of the trunk is rusty as well as lower qtr panel but it can be saved.
Since getting the car last weekend I began removing the vinyl top to replace it. That's alot of work to strip off the old! Luckily mine was very shredded to start with. Plans include cosmetics first to use as a driver, interior only needs front seat re-upholstery, then a quality paint job (Brown-the only decent color to match the original interior and brown top).
- Thursday, February 19, 1998 at 12:02:04 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Chance Tozer
Email: <Tozler1@hotmail.com>
Location: Springfield,IL,
Comments: Hi, i 19 years old and have had my car since i was 16.I have a red 71 chevelle with a 350 4-bolt. I'm running TRW forged flat tops with SR Torquer heads. I'm in the process of replacing the cam, intake, rear-end. I have all of the extra's all ready (ex. hei igniton, accel ignition parts, kn air filter) What i need help on is to find out what size of rear-end i have. It is a 10-bolt . I need to know if it is a 8.2 or a 8.5. Does anybody know how to tell the difference? Does anybody have any suggestion on a cam and intake? I was thinking of going with a single plane intake. I would also like to here from anybody around central il.
- Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at 10:48:51 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Chris
Email: <clsmooth99@aol.com>
Location: Washington DC,
Comments: Hi!! I love my new SS. I'm 17 and my Dad just bought it for me last week. Anyway I already have a sound system. That great big 454 under the hood. I was wondering how hard it would be to put a Pioneer head unit inside the car. So that I can have just as much stereo sound in the car as there is outside the car.
Can someone help me
Thanks :-)
- Monday, February 16, 1998 at 15:50:59 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Paul Flores
Email: <Paul.Flores@MCI.Com>
Location: Sylmar, California,
Comments: I have a 71 Malibu 350/350 trans, with factory bucket seats, tilt wheel, console shift, power windows and locks. Just installed a 12 bolt posi 3:31gears. Rebuilt the original engine 10:1pistons, late model 64cc heads, L86 Corvette cam, Edelbrock intake and rejetted the Q-Jet. She smokes those TA radials on 8 inch
Rallys. Now I'm working on the body removing rust and welding in new pieces on the fenders and Qtrs. I plan to paint it Dark Grn poly "GM color of course" and color sand/polish to give it the Wet look, and install the blackvinyl top and fresh chrome : )
- Sunday, February 15, 1998 at 21:57:58 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Adam
Email: <sergeofmad@hotmail>
Location: Whittier,
Comments: I just test drove a chevelle and was wondering a few things?
Are all of the chevelles gas pedals so easy to press down? I currently have a blazer and it requires some pressure to press down. Also are all the chevelles steering wheels so easy to turn? Any info would be greatly appreciated, as this is a major point in my buying one.
- Friday, February 13, 1998 at 20:23:53 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Chris
Email: <reddog@netvalue.net>
Location: Phoenix, AZ,
Comments: I recently got a '71 chevelle "Heavy Chevy" in trade with my father. He has owned the car since '71 and we have always starved for information on the heavy chevy. Mine has the stock 350 and the whole car is bone stock. What are they worth once restored? Any help will be greatly appreciated!
- Thursday, February 12, 1998 at 21:04:31 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: CLIF
Email: <clifsclassics@prodigy.net>
Location: Alabama,
Comments: Greetings my fellow Chevelle "NUTS". For all of you folks out there who own a 1971 Chevelle, I have a Chevy DEALERS SHOWROOM Order Catalog from 1971. You would have used this to order your "Dream" Chevelle any way you wanted it! (if it wasn't on the lot already). It is NOT for sale but I will be happy to share any info contained in the book. By the way, it covers all Chevy cars for 1971, Corvette, Nova, Wagons etc. so let me know if I can help. Keep your BowTie on straight and burn rubber!!!!............Clif
- Thursday, February 12, 1998 at 19:28:04 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: richard pennington
Email: <richard.pennington-next@attws.com>
Location: dallas, texas,
Comments: Rusty Fuller please call me, i live in dallas, and have two 1970 chevelles. If you are interested i have a few odd parts and also am a member of and have info on a local chevelle club, my contact# is 214-674-1010
- Thursday, February 12, 1998 at 15:46:18 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Mike
Email: <sabb0001@tc.umn.edu>
Location: TwinCities,MN,
Comments: I have a 71 Chevelle. I bought it without a motor, tranny or interior. Originally it had Sandalwood exterior and interior. It now has a 350/th350 ,black interior and is in primer(tinted teal? green). As I have worked on it I have come to think that originally it was a Malibu 400. Does anyone have any information on, or own, one of these cars. If you do, I'd like to hear what you know about Malibu 400's.
- Thursday, February 12, 1998 at 09:42:11 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Adam
Email: <floydbbr@aol.com>
Location: Whittier, California,
Comments: I am considering purchasing a 71 chevelle with a 307. I have heard that this engine did not have hydraulic lifters. Is this true? Also if this is true what is involved in maintaining this? I was told that they had to be aligned every year how much does this cost and is it necessary?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
- Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at 00:07:17 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Rusty Fuller
Email: <fullerjf>
Location: Dallas,TX area,
Comments: Greetings fellow gearheads! I am a 20-yearold chevelle freak from texas! I currently own 2 71's. (one driver, one parts) Even though they are not SS's, I still love my rides. I have built a clean, reliable (bone stock motor) cruiser that turns lots of heads. With lowered springs and dropped spindles, I'm pretty sure I have the world's lowest (non-assisted) Chevelle. I will send pics when I get a scanner. I would also like to hear from other Dallas area Chevelle owners. My 71' has 15*8 Eagle alloys with 50 series Falkens( 195's front, 225's out back), Autolite gauges, Grant steering wheel, late model Camaro buckets, Super Sun Pro III tach, Alpine system, custom one-off race -style mesh grill, and lots of chrome. I'm still working on the body, so paint has had to wait for now. Future plans include a 1 3/4" chop top, 2" body section/3" drop, full time air ride, Budnik billets (18*9.5's front, 20*13.5's rear/ BF goodrich tires), and a supercharged injected big-block. I'll send my pics whenever possible.
- Sunday, February 08, 1998 at 19:10:27 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Joe Flowers
Email: <atomgate@bellatlantic.net>
Location: Mt.Laurel, NJ,
Comments: I bought my car from a friend who restored it with his dad who died recently. He was glad to have sold it to someone who would take care of it and of course that was I. The harmonic balancer fell off from a stripped bolt that he created but after a small rebuild the 350 4 bolt was hitting the pavement. Under the hood contains a 350 small block bored .30 over. A Eldelbrock carb and intake kick in the fuel. The valves are driven by a Fireball cam which helps a great deal. The car is my wifes baby but every once in a while I drive it.
- Saturday, January 31, 1998 at 01:28:42 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: john buckley
Email: <buckley@americus.net>
Location: georgia,
Comments: 1971 chevelle SS convertable
350 engine
90% restored
- Friday, January 30, 1998 at 17:36:44 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: bill
Email: <wbear@earthlink.net>
Location: sacramento,
Comments: 1971 stock el camino. original owner.
was wondering if anyone knew how big of rims could
run without rubbing. also - any good place to get the water leaks
fixed from the firewall area. stumps the locals.
- Friday, January 30, 1998 at 03:34:23 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Tanya & Casey Caswell
Email: <tcebuliak@umagroup.com>
Location: EDMONTON, AB CANADA,
Comments: We have a 1971 Chevelle Malibu SS. Casey got it from his grandmother about two years ago. Our STOCK car has about 60 000 miles on it but the paint and chrome are rusting and coming off. We want to restore it as well as improve it. We thought of painting it its original orange/pumpkin color but other retro colors of the 70's have also been tossed around. If we ever decided to sell it, would a non-traditional Chevy color reduce the price of the car?
- Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at 11:56:43 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Drew
Email: <axman269@aol.com>
Location: Memphis, Tn,
Comments: I have a 71 SS LS5 thats all original but the paint.
Since I'm going back to the original Brown, does anyone know
what color the SS stripes are? Black or White? The interior is
saddle....light brown.
Also, since I need SS wheels, does anyone know if they are 15x7s
or 15x8's
Thanks, any help would be appreciated
- Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at 08:54:27 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Dave Hoffman
Email: <hoffmanw@techline.com>
Location: Aberdeen,Wa,
Comments: I purchased my Chevelle a few years ago from the family of the
original owners. The car is "avacado" green with a green interior. The engine is the 200 horse 307 cubic incher with a
350 turbo. Fortunately the car was garaged for most of it's
life (That's important, we are the home of the Olympic Rainforest, this area got over 100 inches of rain last year!). The car is in good overall condition. It had 62,000 miles on it when I bought it. I got much of the original paperwork with it. So far I've added dual exhausts and Mickey Thompson Redlines mounted on 15x6 Ralley front wheels and 15x8 Ralleys on the rear. I have an Edelbrock Performer intake manifold and a Quadrajet that will soon replace the cast iron intake and 2 barrel carb. It's a fun car, I enjoy tinkering with it and driving it. Chevys in general and Chevelles in particular have always been my favorites.
- Monday, January 26, 1998 at 18:28:39 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Justin Stoner
Email: <hcengr@pionet.net>
Location: Logan, Iowa,
Comments: I recently bought a 350 malibu 2bbl and I need to know a few more things about it. It is very far from stock and I would like to make it factory original again.
1. What was the original carb cfm on a 2bbl?
2. What was the intake and exhaust valve size on the cylinder heads?
3. What were the specs on the stock camshaft?
4. What was the original exhaust pipe size?
5. Was the stock intake manifold single or dual plane?
6. What was the rear end gear ratio?
- Saturday, January 24, 1998 at 19:05:24 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: gary murphy
Email: <GMURPHY750@aol.com>
Location: Savannah Ga,
Comments: I have a 71 chevelle and was wondering if anybody can give me the pros and cons of getting the body dipped to remove the old paint and rust. i want to restore the car back to original. also if you know where i can get this done close to savannah thanks
- Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 11:09:26 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: CHRIS MCANELLY
Email: <NONE>
Location: LAGRANGE KY,
Comments: I HAVE A 1971 CHEVELLE SS THAT ME AND MY DAD ARE RESTORING FOR MY FIRST CAR. IT HAS A 350/375HEADS HOOKER HEADERS RV CAM AND IT WILL BE REPAINTED YELLOW WITH BLACK STRIPES.
- Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 05:34:14 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: scott
Email: <stu000117604@stumail.western.edu>
Location: denver,
Comments: I was just wondering if anyone would give me some tips on making
my chevelle a little faster?
I have a brand new 350 with a slightly bumped up cam, edlbrock performance manifold and 600 4bl carb., headers with 2 1/2inch pipes.
this summer I plan to put a 350 turbo tranny with a 3000 stall and a shift kit, also I want to put 373 gears with possi. If anyone can tell me about their setup (if similar to what I want)
please tell me, or if anyone will just give me tips.
I am only 19 years old but I want to have a nice chevelle
thanks
- Wednesday, January 21, 1998 at 17:34:41 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: tony wakelin
Email: <kwakelin@atcon.com >
Location: prince edward island canada,
Comments: i have a 71 chevelle four door 49000 org miles bought it seven years ago for 800 bucks it has the org six cyl runs like a dream.i have been thinking about putting a mild small block in but it works sooo good why bother .well i want more power to have fun on the weekend bracket racing it my son and i plan to take it across canada then do the power tour in the states so this is what i am currently doing to it paint,carpet, seats engine swap?
. hey its different only one on the road where i live .
- Monday, January 19, 1998 at 18:51:35 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: VICTOR GARCIA
Email: <Vgarcia@shell.com>
Location: DeerPark,Tx,
Comments: 71 SS 454 LS5, M22 4-SPEED, 3.31 POSI-TRAC. 2-DR CPE CRANBERRY RED WITH BLACK STRIPES. CAR IS ALL ORIGINAL WITH BUILD SHEET. IN FINAL STAGES OF RESTORATION . BOUGHT CAR IN 1980 FOR $500 FROM FRIEND . I AM 3rd OWNER AND MY SON CAN HARDLY WAIT TO BE THE 4th.
- Sunday, January 18, 1998 at 01:05:19 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: frank rizzo
Location: twin cities,
Comments: i have a 71 chevelle malibu 307.im the first owner & i drove it to the black hills 1 time i drove it to work & back for about a year it has around 12,000 actual miles.it still has the original brake shoes and some fat ass cragars
- Thursday, January 08, 1998 at 11:59:46 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Scott and Pam
Location: Jefferson co. Mo.,
Comments: I found my 71 SS 350 convertible through a friend who told me about a car in jerseyville, ill. affter several phone calls the owner explained the condition of the car. a roller no motor, trans, interior, or top it came with a fair selection of parts and sheetmetal plus two buildsheets for 1200$ .the car was really in an old barn with two 69 camaros ragtops inside true story towed the car back to fenton mo. in 95 and i've been working on it ever sence. it has a correct 350 270hp. L48 350 turbo and 12bolt rear shoud be ready to paint soon .nevada silver code 13 with black stripes see you at the shows. special thanks to my wife pam.for putting up with my shit.
- Sunday, January 04, 1998 at 16:30:06 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: J.B. Weld
Location: St. Louis,MO,
Comments: 71 Chevelle/Malibu
I need to know if I can bolt on the disc brakes from a 80
Monte Carlo. What about the 73-80 chevelle/malibu's discs
if they will work,what else should I get from donor car?
Thanks, J.B.Weld
- Sunday, January 04, 1998 at 08:30:40 (PST)
Year: 1971
Name: Tim Osgood
Email: <TIMO1@prodigy.net>
Location: Boones Mill, Va.,
Comments: I have a 71 Chevelle SS blue w/ white racing stripes. 350 engine with a little built motor, m22 trans,12 bolt pos w/ 331 geers. The car has been restored from junk inside and out. Chevelle is now a local show winner.Anyone needing info on parts can e-mail me. Enjoy your chevy muscle cars and remember speed kills so drive a ford haha.Can anyone decode the vin tag of this car it is as followed: ST71 13437 K 712149 BDY TR 724 26 26 PNT 03B 02202 Z ANYONE WHO CAN PLEASE HELP !!!!
- Friday, January 02, 1998 at 19:41:21 (PST)