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piecesparts · 12-10-2007, 11:00 AM

Don't let this make you feel bad---But I hate you, for getting that car. That is the dream of many individual souls and that is the one to have. Great catch Dude.

**Steeveedee** · 06-10-2018, 06:53 PM

Arise, thread from the dead!

I had a '64 Chevelle SS 283/PG/AC car, bought in '70 from the Chevy dealer I worked at. Sold it the day before I joined the Navy. I really wish I hadn't.

The SS package in that time frame was gauges, bucket seats and SS trim, and yes, could be purchased with a 6 cylinder. My dad worked as inspector in the Van Nuys GMAD. One SS Camaro came through, was reported low on power. It had every available option...and a 250 CI 6. It was a real sled, purchased by some old guy who just liked the SS look.

beadblaster · 06-10-2018, 07:07 PM

Here is my 64 chevelle. Owned it for past 36 years. Mini tubbed,509 cadillac

**Steeveedee** · 06-10-2018, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by beadblaster

Here is my 64 chevelle. Owned it for past 36 years. Mini tubbed,509 cadillac

Yowzah! That's nice!

**mike1971c10** · 06-11-2018, 10:21 AM

I don.t know how you guys do it! A bought a '64 ss when I got out of the service in 1968. It had the 6cyl and powerglide trans. The original owner opted to with the 194cu instead of the 250cid. I had it for a couple of years before the kids came along, then I had to sell it. I hated to do it but being a
20 something with two kids, it had to go
mike

**Boog** · 06-11-2018, 08:37 PM

The op never did come back with pics of his car.

**LockDoc** · 06-11-2018, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

The op never did come back with pics of his car.

Looks like he was on the board the first of this month.....

LockDoc

Andy4639 · 06-20-2018, 11:22 AM

From what I have learned with my 64 SS Impala all matching numbers car until 65 was the last year for the 6 cylinder motor in a SS. The SS badge was for any car that had marked the option, motor are any other option had nothing to do with it.
If you look into it a bench seat SS car is worth more than the same car with bucket seats because less cars where ordered with a bench seat and the SS package.

Yes I swapped wheels. I have the wheels in my shop with the hub caps as well.

A good site for info and several of the members are members here as well.

http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/index.php?

My 64 SS Impala.

Andy4639 · 06-20-2018, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

While I am not as familiar with the earlier years, the later 60s are more my thing, I am still not really buying it. Many of the options back then forced you to take others and some forced deletion of some too. I find it hard to believe that "SS" which is a performance option, as opposed to a "trim package" option, wouldn't require a V8....maybe even a high level V8. The options were even rated as far as dominance. SS was a "higher" level than RS for example.
In cars where both were available, like Camaros, if you had both onel the SS badges were installed. Z/28 did even more, you could get RS with Z/28 because RS is just a trim package that did not interfere with the Z/28 stuff. However you could not get SS and Z/28 together since both were performance options that would exclude each other....
In the early years Z/28 forced the delete of:
Automatic transmission
Air-conditioning
Convertable top
any other engine options

Like I said, I am not as familiar with the earlier years...............but still doubting.

Wrong sir the Z 28 opition did not delete the auto or AC. My mom had a 68 396 with both. She couldn't drive a stick, both her 67/68 where auto. Not sure about the AC in the 67 but the 68 had it I know.

Coley · 06-20-2018, 12:36 PM

I'm pretty sure all first generation Z 28's were manual, 4 speeds with the 302 zappers.

When the next generation of Camaro's came out in 70', they started to include an automatic option to my knowledge.
These had the slightly bigger 350 LT1's in them.
...but the 1st generation Z's (302's) were all standards.

All good
Coley

Andy4639 · 06-20-2018, 01:00 PM

Sorry your correct I was thinking SS models not Z/28's. I apologize. Moms where SS cars.

Killer Bee · 06-20-2018, 01:01 PM

got no dog in the fight but this might help y'all..

67-69 Camaro Model Information

then again, some special GM exec got this one, so ??

GM Chief’s 1968 Camaro Z/28 Convertible

**davischevy** · 06-30-2018, 08:32 PM

Interesting thread. A Chevelle posted on a truck site, prompting lots of bogus info, the OP lets the thread die, and Ole Steve resurrected it and I am inserting my wife's 65 Chevelle, which has nothing to do with 64's or Christmas.

**Boog** · 06-30-2018, 08:49 PM

Wait. Whaaaaaaaaaat?

**Steeveedee** · 07-01-2018, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davischevy

Interesting thread. A Chevelle posted on a truck site, prompting lots of bogus info, the OP lets the thread die, and Ole Steve resurrected it and I am inserting my wife's 65 Chevelle, which has nothing to do with 64's or Christmas.

I think there was another post directly above mine that prompted my "rise from the dead" comment. I wouldn't have gone digging up an 11 year old thread on my own. Next time I'll QFT.

That's one nice '65 you have there!

**davischevy** · 07-01-2018, 12:39 PM

It's all good Steve. I tend to just ramble with no real point. My wife tells me to "Please just shut up" your welcome to do the same.

Although I did wonder how you ran across an 11 year old thread and, like Boog, I still wonder why the OP never came back.

**Boog** · 07-01-2018, 01:06 PM

Maybe the OP moved onto Chevelle land.
Your wife sure has a nice '65 Larry.

**Steeveedee** · 07-01-2018, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davischevy

It's all good Steve. I tend to just ramble with no real point. My wife tells me to "Please just shut up" your welcome to do the same.

Although I did wonder how you ran across an 11 year old thread and, like Boog, I still wonder why the OP never came back.

I'll shut up when they pry this key board off my cold dead fingers!

**davischevy** · 07-01-2018, 03:35 PM

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-02-2018, 10:03 AM

Goodness guys...

cypressbog · 07-05-2018, 06:19 PM

Funny thread here!

Of the many cars I've owned, a 1963 Nova SS with the straight 6 was a blast to drive!

72c20customcamper · 07-06-2018, 01:16 PM

2nd post here and it's not about my truck. I own a 1966 chevelle ss 396 also among others. This is a true 138 car have everything in storage to put her back to stock including the motor. Now she has a vortecpro 496 650hp with a super case m22 . Strange 3 1/2 " driveshaft with 1350 universal joints. Going to a quick performance 9 inch with 3:50 Eaton posi. Complete umi suspension front and rear with coil overs

72c20customcamper · 07-06-2018, 01:18 PM

Ive owned the car for 34 years

**Boog** · 07-06-2018, 02:10 PM

Well congrats on a beautiful 66 SS. The SS 396 velle was my first performance car experience. Loved them ever since.

12-10-2007, 11:00 AM	#26
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: My early Christmas present..64 Chevelle SS Don't let this make you feel bad---But I hate you, for getting that car. That is the dream of many individual souls and that is the one to have. Great catch Dude. Last edited by piecesparts; 12-10-2007 at 11:01 AM.

06-10-2018, 06:53 PM	#27
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,081	Re: My early Christmas present..64 Chevelle SS Arise, thread from the dead! I had a '64 Chevelle SS 283/PG/AC car, bought in '70 from the Chevy dealer I worked at. Sold it the day before I joined the Navy. I really wish I hadn't. The SS package in that time frame was gauges, bucket seats and SS trim, and yes, could be purchased with a 6 cylinder. My dad worked as inspector in the Van Nuys GMAD. One SS Camaro came through, was reported low on power. It had every available option...and a 250 CI 6. It was a real sled, purchased by some old guy who just liked the SS look. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

06-10-2018, 07:07 PM	#28
beadblaster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Grand forks,bc Posts: 141	Re: My early Christmas present..64 Chevelle SS Here is my 64 chevelle. Owned it for past 36 years. Mini tubbed,509 cadillac Attached Images

06-11-2018, 10:21 AM	#30
mike1971c10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: phoenix az Posts: 431	Re: My early Christmas present..64 Chevelle SS I don.t know how you guys do it! A bought a '64 ss when I got out of the service in 1968. It had the 6cyl and powerglide trans. The original owner opted to with the 194cu instead of the 250cid. I had it for a couple of years before the kids came along, then I had to sell it. I hated to do it but being a 20 something with two kids, it had to go mike __________________ my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522167 vietnam vet 67-68

06-11-2018, 08:37 PM	#31
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: My early Christmas present..64 Chevelle SS The op never did come back with pics of his car. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-20-2018, 11:22 AM	#33
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: My early Christmas present..64 Chevelle SS From what I have learned with my 64 SS Impala all matching numbers car until 65 was the last year for the 6 cylinder motor in a SS. The SS badge was for any car that had marked the option, motor are any other option had nothing to do with it. If you look into it a bench seat SS car is worth more than the same car with bucket seats because less cars where ordered with a bench seat and the SS package. Yes I swapped wheels. I have the wheels in my shop with the hub caps as well. A good site for info and several of the members are members here as well. http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/index.php? My 64 SS Impala. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

06-20-2018, 12:36 PM	#35
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: My early Christmas present..64 Chevelle SS I'm pretty sure all first generation Z 28's were manual, 4 speeds with the 302 zappers. When the next generation of Camaro's came out in 70', they started to include an automatic option to my knowledge. These had the slightly bigger 350 LT1's in them. ...but the 1st generation Z's (302's) were all standards. All good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

06-20-2018, 01:00 PM	#36
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: My early Christmas present..64 Chevelle SS Sorry your correct I was thinking SS models not Z/28's. I apologize. Moms where SS cars. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

06-20-2018, 01:01 PM	#37
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,718	Re: My early Christmas present..64 Chevelle SS got no dog in the fight but this might help y'all.. 67-69 Camaro Model Information then again, some special GM exec got this one, so ?? GM Chief’s 1968 Camaro Z/28 Convertible __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

06-30-2018, 08:32 PM	#38
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: My early Christmas present..64 Chevelle SS Interesting thread. A Chevelle posted on a truck site, prompting lots of bogus info, the OP lets the thread die, and Ole Steve resurrected it and I am inserting my wife's 65 Chevelle, which has nothing to do with 64's or Christmas. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

06-30-2018, 08:49 PM	#39
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: My early Christmas present..64 Chevelle SS Wait. Whaaaaaaaaaat? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-01-2018, 12:39 PM	#41
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: My early Christmas present..64 Chevelle SS It's all good Steve. I tend to just ramble with no real point. My wife tells me to "Please just shut up" your welcome to do the same. Although I did wonder how you ran across an 11 year old thread and, like Boog, I still wonder why the OP never came back. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

07-01-2018, 01:06 PM	#42
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: My early Christmas present..64 Chevelle SS Maybe the OP moved onto Chevelle land. Your wife sure has a nice '65 Larry. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-01-2018, 03:35 PM	#44
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: My early Christmas present..64 Chevelle SS __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

07-02-2018, 10:03 AM	#45
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: My early Christmas present..64 Chevelle SS Goodness guys... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man



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07-05-2018, 06:19 PM	#46
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: My early Christmas present..64 Chevelle SS Funny thread here! Of the many cars I've owned, a 1963 Nova SS with the straight 6 was a blast to drive!

07-06-2018, 01:16 PM	#47
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,135	Re: My early Christmas present..64 Chevelle SS 2nd post here and it's not about my truck. I own a 1966 chevelle ss 396 also among others. This is a true 138 car have everything in storage to put her back to stock including the motor. Now she has a vortecpro 496 650hp with a super case m22 . Strange 3 1/2 " driveshaft with 1350 universal joints. Going to a quick performance 9 inch with 3:50 Eaton posi. Complete umi suspension front and rear with coil overs Attached Images

07-06-2018, 01:18 PM	#48
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,135	Re: My early Christmas present..64 Chevelle SS Ive owned the car for 34 years Attached Images

07-06-2018, 02:10 PM	#49
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: My early Christmas present..64 Chevelle SS Well congrats on a beautiful 66 SS. The SS 396 velle was my first performance car experience. Loved them ever since. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

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