Dale's Chevelle Books

For The 1964-1972 Chevelle Enthusiast

Book #4 - Chevelle Restoration and Authenticity Guide 1970-1972

 

With my third book finished, I was asked to do a fourth book. Chevelle Restoration and Authenticity Guide 1970-1972 is the result of this effort. The book is co-authored with Rick Nelson, owner of Musclecar Restoration and Design, so you may be assured of getting some of the best information available on restoration pointers.

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Errata

While the book concentrates on the 1970-1972 model years, much of the same procedures and decisions you will be faced with will be applicable to all Chevelles.

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Old Cars Weekly ~ October 2019 Bone Stock ~ Fall 2019

Samples of Rick's restoration work:

Book Credits

Some of the restoration photos in our Chevelle Restoration and Authenticity Guide ~ 1970-1972 book. 


A bit of promotional work at SEMA - October/November 2018

Chevelle Restoration and Authenticity Guide 1970-1972 general outline

The general outline structure for content and images of components where available and applicable.

  • Introduction
  • The Acquisition
  • Getting Started
  • Repair or Replace
  • Chassis/Suspension/Brakes
  • Engine/Transmission/Rear End
  • Body/Paint
  • Electrical
  • Interior
  • Details
  • Appendices
    • Check List Before Buying
    • Abbreviations/Terms
    • Flint/Tonawanda Engine Assembly Process
    • Driveshaft Colors
    • Markings/Tags

Here are some samples of the hundreds of photos in the book.

Before and after photos of any markings found.
Various engine photos - big and small block

Battery tray - before
4-speed pedal assembly before

Body being removed from frame
Body going back on frame

Engine tune labels
Early 1970 Monte Carlo headlamp trim

Tire stencil - 1970
Tire stencil - 1972

Shifter components - before and after

Shifter assembly - exploded and assembled


MSRA Review