"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
07/24/2020 at 00:29 • Filed to: None
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"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
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1969 Chevelle SS396 post car. Owner said it was an L78 (that’s the top dog* 375HP engine for those unfamiliar with GM’s RPO codes) which, being a post car, makes it extremely rare. 1 of 6 in this silver, he said, but I’ve never been much into numbers.
Also, my friend with the Ranchero? His younger brother just bought this. 1998 GT 5 speed. It needs some love but it runs and drives, and sounds good. Supposedly has aftermarket cams, a Cobra MAF, and some other things. It needs a tune bad, and a throwout bearing. It looks a bit better in the pictures to be honest. The C pillars have heavy glue from where it had window covers on it (The Eleanor/GT500 style).
*except the L89 which was the same engine but with aluminum heads
WilliamsSW
> 19JRC99
07/24/2020 at 00:48 |
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Any SS396 post car is very rare. I’ve never seen one. It’s not a Malibu, either. It’s a 300.
Post cars aren’t my cup of tea, but if you’re a drag racer, it’s the way to go.
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19JRC99
> WilliamsSW
07/24/2020 at 00:51 |
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Indeed a 300.
I just think they look better, and my grandfather used to have a ‘68 post car (not a 396 of course- I6 Powerglide car, but he did put a rowdy little 350 or 355 since I believe it was bored slightly and a 4 speed in it) back in the day and I still have the engine and trans out of it. I’d love to get another but we’ve got enough on our plate haha
Urambo Tauro
> 19JRC99
07/24/2020 at 00:55 |
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Good choice taking those window covers off! Shouldn’t be too hard to remove that remaining adhesive .
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19JRC99
> Urambo Tauro
07/24/2020 at 00:57 |
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It has been a royal pain and Google led us wrong. This should probably be basic knowledge, but rubbing alcohol+paint= no bueno.
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Urambo Tauro
> 19JRC99
07/24/2020 at 01:00 |
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I’ve had good luck with citrus-based removers, but I’ve also heard good things about those eraser wheels that you chuck into a drill. More than one way to skin a cat!
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19JRC99
> Urambo Tauro
07/24/2020 at 01:01 |
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Oh crap why didn’t I think of that. The big issue was there was big globs of the stuff. The previous owner(s?) was/were none too bright.
Exage03040 @ opposite-lock.com
> 19JRC99
07/24/2020 at 01:19 |
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Ohhhhhh,
I do love me a good Chevelle. And that is a good one!
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WilliamsSW
> 19JRC99
07/24/2020 at 01:37 |
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I always liked the open look of hardtops. Just a personal preference. But of course a Post car is lighter.
That 68 must have been a lot of fun with a 350/4 speed. Someday you'll find a good home for that motor.
Snuze: Needs another Swede
> Urambo Tauro
07/24/2020 at 08:29 |
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I’m going to be taking some vinyl trim off the Volvo soon and that’s what everyone recommends. Takes the vinyl and adhesive off all in one go.
Gone
> 19JRC99
07/24/2020 at 09:49 |
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Go o gone works great, any citrus based product should be fine . Used it to remove the dealer decal on my ZR2, no damage to the paint.
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19JRC99
> Gone
07/24/2020 at 14:56 |
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I’ll have to remember that.
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19JRC99
> WilliamsSW
07/24/2020 at 14:58 |
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Everything I’ve heard him say says it was a wicked little car.
For the most part I prefer hardtops. It’s really just the 68-69 Chevelle and 62 -65 Fairlane, and most 50s GMs I prefer in post form. And the 52-54 Fords.
I guess I like more post cars than I realized lol.
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WilliamsSW
> 19JRC99
07/24/2020 at 19:58 |
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I bet it was!
I can’t think of a car where I like the post version better. I’m a sucker for hardtops. And convertibles.
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19JRC99
> WilliamsSW
07/24/2020 at 20:34 |
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To each their own. I don’t mean to offend, but I can’t stand verts for the most part. I think the only three I’d really want are the 200 3-20 09 Vipers (childhood dream car), Ferrari 360, and the Ferrari 250 California. Other than that, hard top and post thank you
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WilliamsSW
> 19JRC99
07/24/2020 at 21:20 |
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None taken! Convertibles have a lot of negative trade offs to get some sunshine. They’re love or hate, I think.