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Not a GTO thing, but I'm still proud of it
The L79 is ready to go back into the Chevelle. I know this is not GTO related, but I'm very proud of this car and can't wait to get it back together.
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Nothing wrong with a chevelle in my book. Looks nice!
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That looks great and glad you are excited.
The 327 I rebuilt and put into my 68 Chevelle during summer break from college was my all-time favorite. It wasn't anything special but came from a Corvette, had hydraulic lifters, and had "camelhump" heads. The sound of the secondaries kicking in will always be in my brain. An L79 must be a beast. Nice! |
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There’s more Corvette engines out there than the number of Corvettes ever produced.
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1964 Tempest Coupe LS3/4L70E/3.42 1964 Le Mans Convertible 421 HO/TH350/2.56 2002 WS6 Convertible LS1/4L60E/3.23 |
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People ask me which of my 6 cars is my favorite and I tell them its whichever the one I'm driving at the time.
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When it came to the new for 65 396 Corvette exclusively got the 425hp 396 but Chevy and Chevelle got the 375hp 396 and the Chevy got the lower HP versions as well. The Chevy started the year with the 409 up to 400hp but that ended when the 396 came out.
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Thanks Rich
I remember it as a 64 300 hp version.... L74? I was 18 at the time and believed the seller so that's my story and I'm sticking with it... Whatever it came out of, it was fun to drive and I hope you enjoy yours. |
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Sweet! Nothing like a freshly detailed engine.
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"I know just enough to keep me here, but not enough to get me out" |
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In my book, the 327 was the best small block Chevy they ever made.
I'd love to line up my Chevelle with the 64 GTO and see what happens. But I can only drive one car at a time....
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Engine looks great! I've had two '65 Chevelles. I loved them both! First was low mileage "little old lady" SS. Was 283 2bbl. But VERY nice! Still had original exhaust on it! One of the top cars I wish I could get back...
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nice that is the 350 hp one right? origi tot he car?
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Yes, L79 = 350hp/327. All numbers matching: body, trans, axle, engine, even the original door panels. All of the trim is either restored original pieces or were NOS when the car was restored.
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