The frame was surprisingly clean with no rust, floor pans were clean as well. He then went about replacing every body panel with the exception of the roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 1971 Chevelle engine is a pretty much a stock LS 5 turbo 400 transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nothing really rare when he built this 1971 Chevelle SS tribute he tried to be as accurate as possible. Aside from the custom dash, it has restored factory wheels and a full-function cowl induction hood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He would at some point like to change it over to a 4-speed, but his wife can only drive an automatic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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