I like your attitude,Steve. You can be on my team,anytime. <g> Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino ProTourer http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm '99 Honda F6 Valkyrie custom ----- Original Message ----- From: Cecil "Steve" Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To me, they are both Chevelles. An SS has different markings and some > different numbers on the cowl tag, VIN & build sheet. They are basically the > same car as a Malibu with a few different markings and maybe a different > engine and rear end. True they are more valuable, but value is only what > someone is willing to pay for something. > > I can make my 69 an EXACT clone and nobody would ever know the difference > ...if I wanted, by putting the right parts on it. Does that make it any more > special? Only because it would bring more on the market when I sold it > (which I won't do). > > It won't make it any faster, maybe not make it look any better .....although > that's where the nicer looking hood may make a difference, won't make it any > safer, or handle any better etc. > > In fact, since I am modifying my Malibu with tall spindles & disc brakes, > putting in a highly modified 12 bolt, a 396/402 with some special stuff in > it, and other handling items not available from the factory back then, in MY > opinion, it will be "better" than a factory SS. That's what I chose to do > instead of making it a clone. I think I have taken on the challenge to make > it perform and look even better than a factory SS. But then again, not > everyone will agree with me and I know it. > > To me, a car is a collection of parts from different manufacturers, ordered > by specification and put together by a major corporation and it's people. I > don't put an SS on the high pedestal that some people do. However, I do > think that the Chevelle (and other muscle cars) in general is one of the > better things ever to come out of American Car manufacturers for American > consumers. It was one of the few times when they made a car to what the > customer demand was and not what they chose to make or felt they should, or > were forced to make by gov't regulations like today. > > This is just my opinion. I know others feel differently, and I respect that. > > Steve ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
