1967 Chevy Chevelle "Real" SS396 VIN 138 - Restored - Granada Gold w/Black Vinyl Top & Interior - 4 Speed - Buckets
* Factory equipment - It was born Bolero Red SS396 with 325hp, Muncie wide ratio 4 speed transmission, 12 bolt 307
ratio posi-traction rear differential, factory air conditioning, black interior and bucket seats with clock mounted
console, power steering, power assisted front disc brakes, and no vinyl top or seat belts.
2. Suspension -
…1967 Chevy Chevelle “Real” SS396 VIN 138 – Restored – Granada Gold w/Black Vinyl Top & Interior – 4 Speed – Buckets
* Factory equipment – It was born Bolero Red SS396 with 325hp, Muncie wide ratio 4 speed transmission, 12 bolt 307
ratio posi-traction rear differential, factory air conditioning, black interior and bucket seats with clock mounted
console, power steering, power assisted front disc brakes, and no vinyl top or seat belts.
2. Suspension –
Heidt’s RC-250 rear 4 link complete kit and shocks
Totally rebuilt power front disc brake kit, rear band brakes, hoses, and master cylinder
Front coil springs #008904
Power steering pump and belts
Front suspension and steering rebuilt with alignment
3. Interior –
Headliner, carpet with under carpet sound proofing , sun visors, mirror, and emblems
Console with clock, wood grain steering wheel, and Custom Autosound cassette radio with CD input.
2 Kenwood 6″ x 9″ rear speakers and 2 Sony 5″ door panel mounted speakers
Gauge cluster conversion kit BF442, speedometer C553, and 6000 Redline dash tachometer BL06760
Note – The front and rear vinyl seat upholstery was in excellent condition and appears to be original so it was not
replaced.
4. 396 cu. in. Engine – It was rebuilt and balanced by J.D. Machine shop in Lake Havasu Arizona and produces 446hp
@5600rpm and 462hp @5600rpm. This is a list of the major parts that were installed:
* Bored to 406 cu. in., Polished crankshaft, Diamond pistons, Eagle Rods, True Roller timing set, HR284 cam &
lifters, Ex valve springs, and chrome valve covers
* Hooker Competition headers HK-33, Flowmaster 40 Series mufflers, and 3″ exhaust pipes
* MSD distributor cap and electronic ignition, spark plug wires and plugs
* Holley 750cfm carburetor HLY-0-4779C with choke HLY-45-224
* New starter, alternator, AC compressor, radiator, fuel and water pump, belts and hose, flywheel, pressure plate,
and throw-out bearing were also installed
Muncie 4 speed Transmission – It was rebuilt by Kermit’s Certified Transmissions in Kingman Arizona who converted
it from a M21 wide ratio to a M22 close ratio with all new gears with these ratios 2:20/1.64/1.28/1.00 which are
slightly lower than the stock M21 gears
6. Rear Differential – It was rebuilt by Automatic Transmission Rebuilders in Kingman Arizona who installed lower
ratio 3:42 gears and a complete rebuild kit with axle bearings, seals, gaskets, and fluid.
* The following is a list of parts and labor that have been installed since the restoration was completed and
the labor was done by J & M Automotive in Denton Texas unless otherwise noted:
3/26/2018 – Replaced power steering pump, pulley and heater control valve and cable
11/21/2019 – Installed new Vintage Air AC condenser and installation kit
9/9/2019 – Rear differential gear replacement – To make the car easier to drive, shift, and to get better fuel
mileage the 3:42 gears were replaced with higher ratio 3:08 Yukon YG GM12P-308 gears and rebuilt with new axle
bearings, seals, and gaskets by the company shown below. The 3:42 ratio gears will be included as part of the sale
of the vehicle