Re: [Chevelle-list] Buying 69 Chevelle

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Steve,  I bought a rust bucket Malibu and hope to be going to paint soon. I believe the one gentleman was right, that the stripes on the hood were not a factory option on the 69's although who knows with special orders. Also, with your long list of specific items, chances are slim of you finding that exact car.   One thing to consider is that an SS clone is a very easy thing to fake for the model year 1969 since you can't tell by the VIN if it was an SS or Malibu, or "plain jane". However, there are some cases where the color of the car can prove it was an SS from the factory. You'll pay a premium for a true SS, and if it's that easy to fake by throwing in a bigger engine and a few emblems, is it really that big of a deal?   Rust in the window corners, trunk pan, floor pans, floor support braces, and quarters needing to be replaced are very common on cars that haven't gone through a complete restoration.   Here's my point. Find a really nice Malibu and take it to a trusted body shop for an evaluation before you buy it. Get a complete eval and what it would cost to make it exactly like what you want it to be with a nice new quality paint job. Also consider some upgrades like disc brakes and better suspension as well as all new weather stripping. Get the engine built like you want it, or better yet, get a new crate 454 or if  you have the bucks, get a new LS7 aluminum 427 small block. Put a 5 speed overdrive Tremec tranny behind it, and a rebuilt posi 12 bolt rear with 3:73 gears and cruise til the cows come home.   If you need to deviate from factory stock anyway to get what you want, wouldn't that be a better way to go? No worries about being "correct" and modify it any way you want!   Now, if it's a factory correct, numbers matching, documented factory SS car that you just have to have, then buy one fully restored as it's cheaper than restoring one.....if you can find what you want....and then don't modify it ....or else ...what's the point?                                                                          Steve     ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Haines To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: 3/16/2006 1:50:24 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Buying 69 Chevelle I will start by saying that I am new to the list and would like to ask in advance for your patience if I am posting a question that is inappropriate for this list. I would also appreciate someone letting me know if it is not an appropriate question.   I joined the list just a few days ago after finding the web site while doing some searches on Google. Once I joined I was amazed at the amount of talent and information that existed within this group. I am trying to find a 1969 Chevelle SS-396 to purchase and have been looking and searching for some time to try and locate the right car. I know what I want and have found a few cars that would come close however the fact that I am a novice ultimately undermines my confidence in pulling the trigger on purchasing a car.   Does anyone within the group know of someone that is familiar with 69's that would not mind consulting with me regarding my hopeful purchase. Additionaly, I would not expect this type of help without gladly agreeing to pay a pre arranged fee.   Again, please accept my appologies if this is an inappropriate question.   Steve Haines 254-631-0754 office 254-631-7730 cell [EMAIL PROTECTED]