He brought it home stripped it down and started his build of a 1972 Chevelle SS Tribute. He started by replacing the 6 bangers with a 402BB with a turbo 350 w\/shift kit and a posi rear end. The 402 is a mild build with a comp cam, Edelbrock intake, and 750 carbs with hooker headers and Pypes exhaust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He then continued rebuilding the car just shy of a frame-off restoration. He wanted the build to look like it would have back in 1972 doing everything himself other than the paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s unique to him being he’s always wanted a 1972 Chevelle and to build it himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He would like to drop a 502 in it someday along with front disc brakes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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