Without the original motor, you could be looking at a Malibu—and even with a matching-numbers big-block, it could still be a clone. The Chevelle SS was the fastest mid-size Chevrolet available each year, and it was a formula that evolved as time went on. For , the Super Sport SS line delivered one of three possible cu-in engines: the hp L35, the hp L34, and the hp L Trim included unique badging, two air induction inlets on the hood, and a blacked-out grille, and every car featured a black lower body.
Standard equipment included a three-speed manual gearbox, an open rear diff, and a bench seat, but the Super Sport could be decked out with all manner of options including buckets, gauge packages, D96 stripes, disc brakes, positraction, a four-speed transmission, and a three-speed automatic transmission. A new horizontal bar in the grille rather than the previous mesh arrived in , as well as square taillights in place of the long above-bumper version and a new ordering process at Chevrolet.
You now had to ask for the Z25 SS package required to transform your Chevelle or Malibu into a muscular street machine. New was the availability of an optional rear sway bar and boxed rear control arms. In designation was a little muddied; although the SS nomenclature remained in use, the base L34 engine had been bored out to cubic inches. It still delivered horsepower, with horses from the L An additional SS wrinkle was added by introducing the Z15 order code on top of the Z Choosing the lesser number got your more engine— cubic inches, in fact, which was good for hp and came mated to either a four-speed Muncie manual or a three-speed automatic added cost options on top of the Z15 package.
You could also opt for the LS6, which was a hp edition of the that also generated lb-ft of torque. In addition to the radical styling changes introduced for with the entire Chevelle family adopting a much more square look , Chevrolet would also shake up what the SS badge meant for the car. Instead, it was used as an appearance package that could be combined with any of the V-8 engines offered with the Malibu trim level, save the base cu-in unit.
These included a hp, cu-in engine, two V-8s and hp , and a hp LS5 As with any car nearing its sixth decade in a world filled with rain and road salt, rust is an issue for the A-body. Keep in mind that rust in one area—as with the rear glass issue mentioned above—can sometimes require a more involved repair process than its location might first suggest. To replace the inner rocker you have to take all the braces off and redo the entire floor.
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Related Models For Sale. The next year, the Chevelle would get a new front and rear fascia — in , buyers could opt for front disc brakes and a dual master cylinder.
It also got a handful of safety features that included a collapsible steering column and warning light in the cluster to alert of brake failure. In fact, Chevrolet opted to replace the Chevelle with the Malibu in but we're getting ahead of ourselves now, aren't we?
This cut the wheelbase and brought in a long hood, short deck, and tapered fenders — making it an immensely popular body style. The cubic inch, hp engine option returned, the vent window was removed, and a chrome bar stretched over the grille. Taillights got bigger and more flush, and GM lent some of the Corvette engines into the Chevelle frame rails. The s brought in new Chevelle styling and better engine packages.
Taillights were mounted to the bumper as a result of the federally mandated bumpers. The car also got an available air scoop for cowl induction to boost performance. This would be the first year the Chevelle SS got twin racing stripes. The Chevelle is often seen in movies from the 70s to modern flicks. This year was also the start of the government crackdown on gas guzzling cars, so the SS was offered with a small-block engine.
Styling was again revised in , and was basically a carryover year. The Colonnade body style was rolled out in and the SS was downgraded to a simple appearance package by then.
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