Cartech Books, Chevelle Restoration & Authenticity Guide 1970-1972 (PART #BOK-CT-SA428)

The photos in this edition are black and white.
It's about time a thorough, hands-on restoration book has been authored by authorities who know the Beetle like the back of their hands. With this book, you will have everything you need to bring your old or new Beetle project back to life.
Perhaps the most charismatic automobile ever, the Volkswagen Beetle was the longest-running, most-manufactured automobile on a single platfoThe photos in this edition are black and white.
The high-water mark of the muscle car era is usually credited as 1970, and for good reason; Chevrolet was now stuffing high-powered 454 engines into Chevelles. Adding a larger displacement above the still-available 396 (402) offered buyers the option to order the most powerful production car of that era. The 1970-1972 Chevelles remain the most collectible of the model to this day.
Author and historian Dale McIntosh pairs with restoration expert Rick Nelson to provide this bible of authenticity on the legendary 1970, 1971, and 1972 Chevelle models. Everything about restoring your Chevelle back to bone-stock is covered meticulously, including step-by-step instructions for chassis and interior restoration. Understanding date variances on parts applicable to the build date of your Chevelle is vital to a factory-correct restoration, and including them in this book provides a depth of coverage on these cars that is unequaled.
Restoring a 1970-1972 Chevelle back to concours correct takes a certain amount of expertise. Thankfully, Rick and Dale have done a lot of the heavy lifting on the research side. With this authenticity guide, you can be confident that you have all the correct components and options accurately and expertly represented for your stock restoration. These fine details put the
Chevelle Restoration and Authenticity Guide 1970-1972
a cut above the rest.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgments 

About the Authors 

Introduction 

 

Chapter 1

Acquisition 

Chapter 2: Preparation 

Chapter 3: Body Disassembly 

Chapter 4: Chassis, Suspension, and Brake Work

Chapter 5: Engine and Driveline

Chapter 6: Body and Paint Work 

Chapter 7: Electrical 

Chapter 8: Interior

Chapter 9: Details, Facts, and Myths 

 

Appendix A: Pre-Restoration Checklist

Appendix B: Abbreviations Used

Appendix C: Engine Assembly Process

Appendix D: Driveshaft Stripe Colors

SPECIFICATIONS

Pages 240
Size 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format Paperback / softback
Illustrations 544 b/w photos
Publisher CarTech
ISBN 9781613258095
Product Code SA428P
ISBN 9781613258095
Product Code SA428P

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