Johnny J’s 1970 Chevelle SS396

Built From The Ground Up

Johnny J’s 1970 Chevelle SS396

Johnny J received this 1970 Chevelle in 2004 from his father, who has been the original owner of this Chevelle since 1971.

Johnny began a full frame off restoration of the Chevelle in 2016 in honor of his father, having finally come to completion in 2020 after a number of setbacks over the years. It has been restored to like-factory condition with only 9000 miles on both the body and the powertrain.

This 1970 Chevelle is all numbers matching with the original 396 big block and TH400 automatic.

“I remember riding in this car as a child, driving it to school as a teenager and now restored it as an adult in honor of my father.”

Johnny

He intends to keep it in the family to pass on to the next generation as an heirloom.

Ground Up Parts Featured In This Build

1969-1972 Chevelle Custom AutoSound USA-230 AM/FM Stereo 200 Watts Chrome

Part #: USA-230CH69

$179.99

You Save 10%

1970 Chevelle SS Steering Wheel Emblem

Part #: IY-31

$17.95

Best Price Available

1970-1972 Chevelle Bucket Seat Headrests

Part #: ITW-3775

$144.95

Best Price Available

1969-1970 Chevelle Outer Radio Knobs

Part #: IK-245

$18.99

Best Price Available

Shop our huge selection of Chevelle Parts!

1964-1977 Chevelle & Malibu Parts

We want to see your Built From The Ground Up Ride!

Submit your car to be featured here!

Share this car with your friends!

Share on facebook
Facebook
Share on twitter
Twitter
Share on email
Email

More Articles From Ground Up SS396.com

1977 chevelle
1977 Chevelle

Robert D’s 1977 Chevelle

This 1977 Chevelle was bought from Hamilton Chevrolet & Oldsmobile brand new in 1977 where Robert’s dad worked for 50 years of his life. Growing up, Robert remembers seeing this

Read More »
1967 Chevelle

Mike O’s 1967 Chevelle

Mike was in the market for a new muscle car, not particularly Chevy, but a muscle car none the less. It wasn’t until Mike stumbled across this 1967 Chevelle advertised

Read More »
1971 Chevelle
1971 Chevelle

John E’s 1971 Chevelle

Jumping right into the story, slightly shortened. This was John’s very first car, a 1971 Chevelle. He got it on November 5, 2005, at the ripe old age of 14.

Read More »
1970 Chevelle

George G’s 1970 Chevelle

George had been searching for a 1970 Chevelle for quite some time when he finally caught a lucky break one Saturday morning. A man had just posted this exact 1970

Read More »

Follow Us On Social

Now Hiring in Florida!

Looking to get into the Automotive Industry? Here's your chance, click below to see what positions are opening soon!

Parts Catalog

Chevelle & El Camino, Camaro, & Nova
Free

We Want To See Your Car!

Submit your car to be featured today!