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12k Mile SS 396 Survivor @ Corvette & Muscle Car Nationals

L78fanatic

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I just spotted this video on youtube & thought you all might like it. If you have or are restoring a '67 SS you will see the correct way to do certain things (placement of emblems, decals, etc.) It's funny remembering that if you didn't get a 4-speed option (like I did) you will get the 3-speed on the floor like this car has.


Enjoy!

John
 
I'd love to view this particular '67. I have a stinking suspicion the trunk has been fluffed. Motor looks appropriately aged, so does the interior, but I've never seen a survivor trunk look that fresh even under the mat.....and it's got a satin hue, where semi-flat was oem. I hope I'm wrong there. Awesome car none the less. Probably got some serious scrutiny under the laser eyes of Jeff Helms.
 
Wow 12K survivor, absolutely Beautiful 67, guess the interviewer didnt notice the 3 spd pattern on the shift knob before saying 4 spd, my 67 327 Camaro had a 3 spd manual and my friend and his dad both body men were rebuilding a 60 something Chevy truck that needed a 3 spd trans and they had a couple Muncie 4 spds so my Camaro ended up with one but I cant remember M2? or what shifter, I was helping with the swap and just happy to get a 4 spd...any 4 spd lol
 
I always look at the position of the rear qtr panel Super Sport emblems and also where the flat black paint on the rear strip enters the trunk on the sides. Supposedly there are three different variations (this car has it painted straight across). I like the 45 degree method best. Wish I could remember what mine had. Darker colors are harder to notice.

Btw, I agree on the trunk paint....seems way too nice for factory but again I just don’t remember how mine was from the factory.
 
I'm comparing that trunk paint with portions that survived on cars I've owned. I have an extremely well kept '68 Cutlass survivor that I'm using as a primary example, different year, but the methods are the same.
 
I remember seeing the car at that show, but I didn't study it that closely... So many amazing cars there, you can't spend much time looking at them all.
 
I always look at the position of the rear qtr panel Super Sport emblems and also where the flat black paint on the rear strip enters the trunk on the sides. Supposedly there are three different variations (this car has it painted straight across). I like the 45 degree method best. Wish I could remember what mine had. Darker colors are harder to notice.

Btw, I agree on the trunk paint....seems way too nice for factory but again I just don’t remember how mine was from the factory.
My 67 still had the factory blacked-out rear panel and the paint guy followed the factory lines when he painted the car
 
Good morning all,

Well I bought a "new to me" 1967 Chevelle SS 396 that is bone stock,only with light restoration & new paint. It's an automatic, but I bought it to use for my L78 engine which I hope to build this winter. Some rather serious health issues have been holding me back. But, I looked past this car at a dealer on Hemmings several times until I decided to only consider cars for my clone that had an interior like my original '67 L78 Chevelle that had a bench seat (base) and I optioned for the simulated wood steering wheel. THEN, I looked closer at this automatic, called the dealer and it's basically a one owner family onwed car since new...and it is absolutely gorgeous!...trim tag is spot on, Atlanta 05C build, with way more options than my car had. The repaint in the original Red looks good except for a few overlooks here and there (like there's no black up against the trunk in the rear). It appears to even have the original Harrison radiator in there still!

Here are a few pics:

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Thanks Kevin. Waiting on the papers and a shipping quote. Coming to PA from Mooresville, NC. I'm like a kid again! :) Judy & I need a lift, with my kidney ailment and now she has kidney stones she is trying to pass! We have been married 50 years and always do things together but this is a bit too far don't you think? LOL! Anyway, weather permitting, we plan to drive this baby togther as much as possible remembering how we felt dating in 1969! Let the good times roll, despit getting old right? Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

John
 
Congratulations on your New To You 67 SS396, I hope you and your wife share many happy miles together in the SS and Happy Thanksgiving to you too! (y) (y) :)
 
Congratulations John, I have a feeling you've been struggling with what's available on the market.....never easy to take the plunge. Looks to be a great car. Any plans for the present engine?
 
Good morning all,

Well I bought a "new to me" 1967 Chevelle SS 396 that is bone stock,only with light restoration & new paint. It's an automatic, but I bought it to use for my L78 engine which I hope to build this winter. Some rather serious health issues have been holding me back. But, I looked past this car at a dealer on Hemmings several times until I decided to only consider cars for my clone that had an interior like my original '67 L78 Chevelle that had a bench seat (base) and I optioned for the simulated wood steering wheel. THEN, I looked closer at this automatic, called the dealer and it's basically a one owner family onwed car since new...and it is absolutely gorgeous!...trim tag is spot on, Atlanta 05C build, with way more options than my car had. The repaint in the original Red looks good except for a few overlooks here and there (like there's no black up against the trunk in the rear). It appears to even have the original Harrison radiator in there still!

Here are a few pics:

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Congrats!!! Glad the search is finally over.

I'm in Connecticut if you ever assistance with work & you don't trust anyone local. Keep me in mind. My VW gets 45 MPG so I don't mind road trips.
 
Mooresville, that is close enough to me if you need me to test drive it for you 😀

I am sure you are excited, enjoy! BTW don't forget NC's registration process for classic cars coming in from out of state is a pain.
 
Well, the deal is done...dealer just needs to select an enclosed hauler...I want the car in my garage before the snow flies1 Actually PA is rather simple...must pay sales tax to register it. No other charges as far as I know from NC. It's actually titled in Virginia, mostly owned by one family. Of course now I will get used to 15" wheels due to the disc brakes but that's an easy adjustment. This car is way more optioned than my old Chevelle. I will likely go with a 373 Posi rear gears, instead of 4.10, and I just located a nice rebuild M-21 4-speed from a '69 Vette for the tranny. I didn't realize how expensive the Hurst Competition Plus shifters are these days.....I'm sure the one i installed in 1967 or was was something like $59.95..Ha!

The only way this will work is if the red goes by-by and I paint it with my lovely Deepwater Blue Metallic which will absolutely transform this car. I really just do not care for red,although thios is a nice one that I will enjoy for awhile. My engine builder will star withmy heads which I scored matching number heads 840 heads dated E-23-7 and the date of my L78 engine build was 6-9-67 ( the very same date my L78 Chevelle was built)! This engine will be almost 100% raw L78 GM or better parts like the original build. I even just a few days ago scored a pair of L78 cast iron exhaust manifolds, the rare 879 & 880 manifolds, which I plan to install in the car with the engine.....I ahve Hooker headers too and wanted to put M/T Super Scavenger Headers on it (like my old car)...but, hey, I may just keep it stock because I really think it will present well once finished. Why didn't I do this a long time ago?...time flies is my only answer but my passion is "well grounded" as a car guy (like Jay Leno).

I feel really blessed that I found such an original car with the bench seat interior like mine. Believe me, I've thought about why modify a basically original stock survivor?......but I have no guilt about it as it will be a better car. I'm just not an automatic guy, sorry I still like shifting with a Hurst T-Handle right up against the bench seat....makes me smile every shift. For the winter, I plan to correct the little things that are wrong with "Red" like black trunk hinges instead of body color, and correct the satin black paint above the SS strip in the rear up to the trunk which is incorrectly painted red. This will make it easier for my body shop to know how the new paint will go. The interior needs some minor touches amybe new stuffing in places...just not sure...it looks pretty good for 50+ yearts old.

Thanks to everyone for the support, and I will keep you all updated on my progress.

I'm still on a lot of meds so some days are better than others, but "Red" is the best therapy I can think of beside our family coming closer together when one or more of us is in need (most important!)

Relax tomorrow and enjoy Thanksgiving with your families!

My Best to All,

John
 
We could all learn a bit here, especially myself. You're taking a perfectly sound car and doing a bit here and there to make it EXACTLY what you want. That's the most direct and economical path to achieve your goals. I'm eager to follow along when you make it a supercar! You're going to love those solid lifters!!
 
Well, the deal is done...dealer just needs to select an enclosed hauler...I want the car in my garage before the snow flies1 Actually PA is rather simple...must pay sales tax to register it. No other charges as far as I know from NC. It's actually titled in Virginia, mostly owned by one family. Of course now I will get used to 15" wheels due to the disc brakes but that's an easy adjustment. This car is way more optioned than my old Chevelle. I will likely go with a 373 Posi rear gears, instead of 4.10, and I just located a nice rebuild M-21 4-speed from a '69 Vette for the tranny. I didn't realize how expensive the Hurst Competition Plus shifters are these days.....I'm sure the one i installed in 1967 or was was something like $59.95..Ha!

The only way this will work is if the red goes by-by and I paint it with my lovely Deepwater Blue Metallic which will absolutely transform this car. I really just do not care for red,although thios is a nice one that I will enjoy for awhile. My engine builder will star withmy heads which I scored matching number heads 840 heads dated E-23-7 and the date of my L78 engine build was 6-9-67 ( the very same date my L78 Chevelle was built)! This engine will be almost 100% raw L78 GM or better parts like the original build. I even just a few days ago scored a pair of L78 cast iron exhaust manifolds, the rare 879 & 880 manifolds, which I plan to install in the car with the engine.....I ahve Hooker headers too and wanted to put M/T Super Scavenger Headers on it (like my old car)...but, hey, I may just keep it stock because I really think it will present well once finished. Why didn't I do this a long time ago?...time flies is my only answer but my passion is "well grounded" as a car guy (like Jay Leno).

I feel really blessed that I found such an original car with the bench seat interior like mine. Believe me, I've thought about why modify a basically original stock survivor?......but I have no guilt about it as it will be a better car. I'm just not an automatic guy, sorry I still like shifting with a Hurst T-Handle right up against the bench seat....makes me smile every shift. For the winter, I plan to correct the little things that are wrong with "Red" like black trunk hinges instead of body color, and correct the satin black paint above the SS strip in the rear up to the trunk which is incorrectly painted red. This will make it easier for my body shop to know how the new paint will go. The interior needs some minor touches amybe new stuffing in places...just not sure...it looks pretty good for 50+ yearts old.

Thanks to everyone for the support, and I will keep you all updated on my progress.

I'm still on a lot of meds so some days are better than others, but "Red" is the best therapy I can think of beside our family coming closer together when one or more of us is in need (most important!)

Relax tomorrow and enjoy Thanksgiving with your families!

My Best to All,

John
Love your plans for it, John. I'm not a fan of the bright red or the automatic either.

Word to the wise, if you plan to buy a new Hurst comp plus set up, you'd be miles ahead if you acquired it from Paul Cangialosi @ 5speeds.com. The new Hursts are all made in china & the tolerances are so far out they wind up getting stuck in gear. Paul takes each one apart before sending them to his customers & rebuilds them to within proper '60s specs. It's either deal with Paul or hope you can find a solid original USA made version. I actually have an NOS USA made unit that I'm saving for a potential '66 Chevelle build down the line.

Here's a video that shows Paul's process...

 
Love your plans for it, John. I'm not a fan of the bright red or the automatic either.

Word to the wise, if you plan to buy a new Hurst comp plus set up, you'd be miles ahead if you acquired it from Paul Cangialosi @ 5speeds.com. The new Hursts are all made in china & the tolerances are so far out they wind up getting stuck in gear. Paul takes each one apart before sending them to his customers & rebuilds them to within proper '60s specs. It's either deal with Paul or hope you can find a solid original USA made version. I actually have an NOS USA made unit that I'm saving for a potential '66 Chevelle build down the line.

Here's a video that shows Paul's process...

Thanks a ton! I’ll give him a call as I have some time before I’ll need it.
 
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