When did I own a 1967 Chevelle SS 396?

When did I own a 1967 Chevelle SS 396?

Between 1973 and 1977, I owned a ’67 SS 396 Chevelle very much like this Gladstone, Illinois domiciled example. So much has been written and said about these cars that I usually take a review pass on them when they surface.

What was the heaviest weight of a 1967 Chevelle?

Though no factory models contained the 375 horsepower L78 engine, a few dealers installed the engines, resulting in 612 cars including the high performance engine. A convertible SS 396 was first issued in 1967, and was the Chevelle’s heaviest car weighing in at 3,485 pounds.

How many Chevelle SS396 sport coupes were sold?

There were 63,006 SS396 sport coupes (59,685) and convertibles (3,321) sold. There is no way to know how many of the base L35 engines were sold in SS396 sport coupes and/or convertibles.

What kind of transmission did a 1967 Chevelle have?

The factory four-speed shifter in the 1967 Chevelle featured a reverse lock-out mechanism. The available manual transmissions in the Chevelle were either the standard three-speed (even with the SS 396), or one of the three optional four speeds.

What engine does a 1967 Chevelle have?

In 1967, there were seven available engine choices when ordering the Chevelle. When the new cars rolled into the showroom, the previous year’s standard 194ci six cylinder had been dropped from the lineup. This made the 140 horsepower 230ci six cylinder the Chevelle’s base engine.

What was the last year for a Chevy 396?

The last production year for the 396 was 1969. In 1970 some Chevrolet cars were produced with the 396SS badge but they actually had 402 engines instead of true 396s. Due to the great performance potential of these engines, parts are easily available from most any performance auto parts supplier and usually at reasonable prices.

What is the length of a 1967 Chevelle?

The 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Series measures 197.00 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 115.00 inches.