He would go on to sell it for a boat in 2001 when he and his wife had kids and started their family. Fast forward to 2017, for Ron\u2019s 50th birthday his wife and kids had found his old Chevelle and bought it back as a present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNever leaving again\u2026\u201d<\/p>Ron T<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
This 1970 Chevelle would spend much of the 16 year gap in Ron\u2019s ownership at the drag strip and at shows. Although it is red in these pictures, his old color was a black cherry which it is being repainted in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLots of history between racing and shows. Car’s name is Sweet Revenge.\u201d<\/p>Ron T<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
While it still has a 396 big block, Ron plans on getting some more displacement under the hood in the near future. He\u2019s also in the process of a restoration to get it a bit more show worthy for the upcoming seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c(I get) Everything I need within a couple days. Great service. Bought a ton of parts for the restoration here.\u201d<\/p>Ron T<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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