1972 Chevelle SS 454 Big Block Chevy Classic Super Sport Freshloy Restored HP
Condition: | Used |
Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Chevelle |
SubModel: | Super Sport SS |
Type: | Coupe |
Trim: | Super Sport |
Year: | 1972 |
Mileage: | 96,734 |
VIN: | 1D37J2B547123 |
Color: | Red |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Black |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Alto, Michigan, United States |
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Description of 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport SS |
1972 Chevelle SS 454 This classic was manufactured in Maryland, ut lived most of all its life in Virginia. Still have the VA title from 30 years ago, ut then came to MI last year where the car took on a TOTAL RESTORATION! It has been test driven, heels aligned, ixed any leaks, hecked the brake adjustment, nd tuned the engine. Be the 1st owner of this resurrected classic! Not even a stone chip or scratch on the car. The paint was done from a local legend that has received top recognition at Detroit AutoRama! This is a completely RUST FREE true Chevelle SS. Here are some of the specifics. This is a real SS, ut originally was a 350 V8. The car does NOT have the correct numbers engine/transmission, ut instead has a 454 V-8 and 400 Turbo-Hydramatic transmission out of a 1974 Chevelle which is a very suitable upgrade. Also has the stock 12 bolt posi-traction differential.It runs strong and looks great. As you read through the write up you will see everything has either been rebuilt or replaced mechanically on the car. Finish -- Grade A+: Bright red paint is a fresh two stage paint. Car was completely stripped down to metal and the paint job was very through and professional. Painter has got multiple awards at Detroit Autorama. Very nice shine/luster and it looks as good in person as it does in the pictures. Body -- Grade A-: Car has all original factory floors and trunk metal. Factory cowl induction hood FLAPPER OPTION! Floor boards are clean and free of rust. Rear quarters look great! They have been replaced and work was professional. Front fenders are ruse free Trim Code info: ST 72 13537 B 340183 BDY TR 713 A52 36 36 PNT 03B 0730 72 = 19721= Chevrolet3537 =Malibu Sport CoupeB = Baltimore MD 340183 = seq. # TR 713 = Green VinylA52 =BenchSeat 36/36 = upper & lower body color Spring Green 03B = build date March 2nd week VIN: 1D37J2B547123 1 = Chevrolet D = Malibu 37 = 2 door Sport Coupe J = 350V8 4-bbl (L48) 2 = 1972 B = Baltimore MD 547123 = sequential number Frame -- Grade A: Frame is straight and free of any rust or scale. Bumpers - Grade A-/B-: Front Bumper is in great shape, traight, nd free of damage. Rear is original, traight, nd free of dents, ut some light patina has started. Bright work -- Grade A: All original stainless is present and is in great shape. Door handles and emblems are all new. Glass Grade A-: Glass is all original A01 Soft Ray Glass with correct date codes except for front windshield. Front windshield has been replacedand is free of chips or cracks and scratches. Side windows are also free of chips, ut have some light scratches. All weather-stripping and window "fuzzies" are new and in very good shape and have been replaced at the time of repaint. Interior A/B: Interior looks awesome. New items include: carpet, eat covers, oorpanels, ear panels,and headliner. Factory original SS gauge package. SS Steering wheel is clean and otherwise like new, ash pad looks great. Lenses on gauge pods are clear and clean. The headliner is new, ut the installation wasn't perfect and has some wrinkles in it (see photos) and is also missing it's seat belts. Radio is brand new, etroAutosound AM/FM with optional MP3 auxiliary plug in and the rear features 6 X 9 dual cone speakers in the rear. Has nice clean sound quality. Radio has excellent sound quality, rofessional installation. All weather-striping is new with new window "fuzzies" installed. Wheels Grade A: Original Chevrolet SS style 15 X 7 Rally II steel rims that are painted in original factory grey color with factory Chevy center caps Hardened chrome lug nuts, nd factory trim rings. Tires Grade A-: New Kelly Charger HR P225/60R15 Performance Tires. Suspension Grade A- : Features factory Power steering with variable ratio. Front and rear springs are Moog factory replacements, rand new Monroe gas shocks, nd factory front and rear stabilizer bars with new bushings. Steering components are all fresh and recently restored or replaced. Vehicle tracks straight, ith a firm but comfortable ride. Undercarriage has been cleaned and detailed, ery nice for local shows. Exhaust Grade B+ : Dual exhaust, actory Cast Iron solid 2.5 inch pipes (not mandrel bent), nto Flowmaster chambered mufflers. No leaks and has a good loud rumble. They will hear you coming! Rear-end Grade OK: Factory G80 Safe-T-Track (posi-traction) 12 bolt rear-end stamped 3.23:1 rear axle ratio. Factory correct, riginal rear differential option. Unit is free of leaks, o noises or clunks, nd limited slip function operates as designed. Just changed fluid with new synthetic gear lube. Ignition Grade A: Stock appearing factory style HEI distributor updated with Summit Racing HEI high performance overhaul kit, nd matching Taylor 8mm HP black wires with new AC spark plugs. Air Conditioning/Heater Grade B: Non-A/C car, new dash faceplate, ll cables are free, an is operational and heater blows warm. Driver's kick panel vent is frozen shut, assenger works as designed. Transmission Grade OK: It has the original style 400 THM automatic transmission. Transmission is free of any leaks. I don't know anything about the transmission internals but it appears to have been rebuilt. It has an aftermarket adjustable vacuum modulator, nd the torque converter appears to have been replaced with an aftermarket street performance converter (B & M?). Trans fluid is clean, nd free of any burned smell. Shifts crisp but not to harsh. Features original steal vacuum modulator line and cooling lines. Brakes Grade A: Factory equipped with JL2 Power Front Disc brakes. Brakes are fully serviced withnew pads, earings cleaned & greased. Rear brakes are drum style with new pads and springs. Brakes perform to factory specifications, resh installation. Engine Grade A: Original 350 was missing when the car was purchased. Currently the engine compartment holds a 1974 Chevrolet 454 with 4BBL. The intake and heads are 1966 Chevrolet Passenger parts a top a 1974 454 Chevelle 454 block.It is a well thought out combination that provides a gas pump friendly compression. Engine is clean and show ready detailed. Installation is clean and professional and stock in appearance. Engine is equipped with brand factory chrome valve covers, s painted the correct era paint. Engine was professionally rebuilt when owned by a previous owner but came with no receipts. The motor is clean inside (valve covers were removed for inspection) and is free of any noises or knocks, nd there is no smoke upon start-up cold or warm, nd is free of any oil or coolant leaks, upporting the claim of a recent/fresh rebuild. Engine has a slight lopey idle but pulls 25 inches of vacuum, he carburetor has been modified and freshly rebuilt with parts from Cliff's HP and dialed in to the engine modification combination and pulls smooth right off idle without hesitation through acceleration. Engine is equipped with functioning factory style electric choke that works as designed by the factory. Engine pulls hard under acceleration, o black smoke, nd carburetor responds better then fuel injection. Engine features NEW wiring harness, tarter, as tank, uel pump, lternator, adiator, oses, lus fresh tune-up with cap, otor, ires, nd plugs. Brackets are all factory and period correct and installation is professional. Car also features a brand new four row radiator (not a re-core), ith 7 bladed fan with thermostatic factory style clutch. Summary: This car looks great driving down the road and frankly, ven up close, t is very presentable for local car shows or cruises. It is a very nice car to drive with smooth acceleration, nd clean comfortable cabin. The performance idle through the chambered mufflers makes it a hit at the cruise in or at the stop light. The car has a strong running 454 which is desirable upgraded and greatly improves the overall driving experience of the car. Ride is firm, ut comfortable for a long drive. Operation is very reliable and without issue and the engine pulls hard off idle up to 5000 rpm. It is a lot of fun to kick down at a roll as the car sets you back in the seat and smokes the tires. The suspension launches straight with no wheel hop when you mat it and spins the tires without brake torquing. The car as is would make a great reliable daily driver that would be a blast to drive everyday to work. It is really a fun car to drive with its throaty exhaust and excellent power. Mechanically it has been totally gone through and all maintenance items (wire harness, attery, lternator, as tank, uel pump, rakes, adiator, tc) are NEW and have been replaced! You can drive this car literally anywhere without issue. So if doing a full restoration or building a bad news street terror is outside your skills level but your looking a for a great muscle car this is the car for you! When you consider the full restoration numbers matching cars run $50K-$70K plus and most of the cars below $10K need a lot of work, ou know what your getting with this gem!That said I have tried my best to represent this car as honestly as possible, owever it is sold As-Is, ecommend seeing the car in person, nd there is no warranty implied or otherwise stated. Shipping is the responsibility of the Buyer, owever may I suggest two great local shippers that will help you get your car from Grand Rapids to anywhere in the US including to international shipping ports for international buyers. I have used both and advise you call both for a quote and problem free fast shipping. - Advanced Motors LLC @ 231-346-3400 ask for Dimitry- Double Time Transportation @231-929-8981 Questions.....call me (Jeremy) the owner at 616-262-7522 |