Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy (?)
They were basically a sticker and Rally wheels. Not only a 3 speed on the floor. Taxi cab interior, bench seat and vinyl floor like a truck. From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of KW Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 8:23 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy (?) Thought someone might find this interesting, didn't realize you could get a Heavy Chevy with a 3 sp. BTW, that's Blacksburg, Va. http://blacksburg.craigslist.org/cto/1169551642.html 1972 chevelle, heavy chevy car, no motor, 3 speed manual trans, needs restored $1800 599-7683, leave message NO EMAILS PLEASE
Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy (?)
Along with the domed hood with hood pins like the SS Equipment optioned Malibus in 71 72. The 3-speed manual was the base transmission on the Standard (13437/1C37) Chevelle regardless of engine although for some reason, the Power Teams chart in the 71 restoration kit doesn't show a 3-speed for the350/265 L65 engine where 72 does. For 71 only the 2.54 low gear 4-speed and Turbo Hydra-Matic are shown with the L65 engine. Dale _ From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Jim H. Thompson Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 7:37 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy (?) They were basically a sticker and Rally wheels. Not only a 3 speed on the floor. Taxi cab interior, bench seat and vinyl floor like a truck. From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of KW Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 8:23 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy (?) Thought someone might find this interesting, didn't realize you could get a Heavy Chevy with a 3 sp. BTW, that's Blacksburg, Va. http://blacksburg.craigslist.org/cto/1169551642.html 1972 chevelle, heavy chevy car, no motor, 3 speed manual trans, needs restored $1800 599-7683, leave message NO EMAILS PLEASE
Re: [Chevelle-list] heavy-chevy
heavy Chevy relys to the yf43 option in 71 72 chevelles there is a guy who owns and is selling his with heavy Chevy explanation. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 9:59 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] heavy-chevy Hi I don't remember who it was on the 'ole list that said they had a couple of heavy chevys- but could you send me some photos please?thanks in advanceHarlan
Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy
it is the yf3 option in 71 up chevelles - Original Message - From: Gene Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy Hi, Olds had the ralley 350 Gene - Original Message - From: Brad Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 10:35 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy I don't know if Buick and Olds did anything like this with their A-Bodies but Pontiac did something similar with the GT37 in '70-1/2 and '71, which was a T37 (Tempest) with a few upgrades over base but it could be optioned to the point where it was for all intents and purposes a GTO with a lower pricetag and fewer insurance headaches. In fact, it was marketed as the GTO for those under 30 (sic). Brad O. -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I sent this to a heavy chevy expert of mine here's his reply... to sell cars Chevrolet came up the marketing plan to sell cars based on image and perception. The Heavy Chevy was a niche model positioned between the Malibu and the SS. In todays verbage we'd call it a hybrid or orphan. The premise was simple; Based model Chevelle series with stripes, blacked out grill treatment, hood pins and the new 14 rally wheels. The interiors were very taxi cab plain. Vinyl floor mat instead of carpet, vinyl covered bench seat only and el cheapo door panels. Base engine was a 307 with a three-on-the-tree. Two 350's and the big block 402 were available. 454 was only reserved for the SS. The car had the promise to be a no frills race car if properly ordered. Most came with only a couple of options. Power brakes and steering were optional.
[Chevelle-list] heavy-chevy
Hi I don't remember who it was on the 'ole list that said they had a couple of heavy chevys- but could you send me some photos please? thanks in advance Harlan
Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy
The Heavy Chevys were the feature cars at Chevell A Bration 04. The 4 HCs that were there were on the cover of Chevelle World July/August 04. There was an orange with black side stripes, light blue with white side stripe, light green with white side stripes, and a bronze with black side stripes and black vinyl top. No hood stripes on any of them. They look like your sisters car and run like your SS. Talk about sneaky. Alex LaRue LaRue Insurance Personal Business Insurance Collector Car Insurance Life Insurance P O Box 119 Hodgenville, KY 42748 800-303-3518 Fax 270-358-8978 Visit us online at www.LaRueInsurance.net or www.LaRueClassics.com Join President Bush and a host of others here in Hodgenville on February 12th, 2008 to kickoff the two year Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration!!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of James Strunk Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 10:17 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy Hey Matt,I recall seeing a white one,a shade between charcoal grey and silver,I'm sure there was more,I just can't recall the rest. - Original Message - From: Matthew Post [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net; Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 7:11 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy I have seen pictures of a green one with the whites stripes...I think it was Fathom Green (the darker green). Matt -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.25/246 - Release Date: 1/30/2006
Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy
I sent this to a "heavy chevy" expert of mine here's his reply... The Heavy Chevy was a marketing ploy on Chevrolet's behalf. The Federal Government dropped the hammer on horsepower and emissions after 70. In an effort to sell cars Chevrolet came up the marketing plan to sell cars based on image and perception. The Heavy Chevy was a niche model positioned between the Malibu and the SS. In todays verbage we'd call it a hybrid or orphan. The premise was simple; Based model Chevelle series with stripes, blacked out grill treatment, hood pins and the new 14" rally wheels. The interiors were very taxi cab plain. Vinyl floor mat instead of carpet, vinyl covered bench seat only and el cheapo door panels. Base engine was a 307 with a three-on-the-tree. Two 350's and the big block 402 were available. 454 was only reserved for the SS. The car had the promise to be a no frills race car if properly ordered. Most came with only a couple of options. Power brakes and steering were optional. A strike in early '71 delayed the introduction of the Heavy Chevy model. They debuted in early March of 71. Total production was 6727. They continued into the end of the '72 model year with 9503 being made in '72. The Heavy model was only availble on a 2dr hardtop. No converitbles, sedans or El-camino's were given this treatment. They were availble in every color offered for the rest of the Chevelle line-up. Stripe colors were black and white and could be installed on any color. With the exception of white on white and black on black. It seems like most of the ones I see are also Orange. Coinsidently I own two Heavys and both are Orange.. Hope this helps.. If you have any more questions let me know. Thanks, Chuck Hope this helps!! Donnie
Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy
I don't know if Buick and Olds did anything like this with their A-Bodies but Pontiac did something similar with the GT37 in '70-1/2 and '71, which was a T37 (Tempest) with a few upgrades over base but it could be optioned to the point where it was for all intents and purposes a GTO with a lower pricetag and fewer insurance headaches. In fact, it was marketed as the GTO for those under 30 (sic). Brad O. -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I sent this to a heavy chevy expert of mine here's his reply... to sell cars Chevrolet came up the marketing plan to sell cars based on image and perception. The Heavy Chevy was a niche model positioned between the Malibu and the SS. In todays verbage we'd call it a hybrid or orphan. The premise was simple; Based model Chevelle series with stripes, blacked out grill treatment, hood pins and the new 14 rally wheels. The interiors were very taxi cab plain. Vinyl floor mat instead of carpet, vinyl covered bench seat only and el cheapo door panels. Base engine was a 307 with a three-on-the-tree. Two 350's and the big block 402 were available. 454 was only reserved for the SS. The car had the promise to be a no frills race car if properly ordered. Most came with only a couple of options. Power brakes and steering were optional.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy
Hi, Olds had the ralley 350 Gene - Original Message - From: Brad Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 10:35 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy I don't know if Buick and Olds did anything like this with their A-Bodies but Pontiac did something similar with the GT37 in '70-1/2 and '71, which was a T37 (Tempest) with a few upgrades over base but it could be optioned to the point where it was for all intents and purposes a GTO with a lower pricetag and fewer insurance headaches. In fact, it was marketed as the GTO for those under 30 (sic). Brad O. -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I sent this to a heavy chevy expert of mine here's his reply... to sell cars Chevrolet came up the marketing plan to sell cars based on image and perception. The Heavy Chevy was a niche model positioned between the Malibu and the SS. In todays verbage we'd call it a hybrid or orphan. The premise was simple; Based model Chevelle series with stripes, blacked out grill treatment, hood pins and the new 14 rally wheels. The interiors were very taxi cab plain. Vinyl floor mat instead of carpet, vinyl covered bench seat only and el cheapo door panels. Base engine was a 307 with a three-on-the-tree. Two 350's and the big block 402 were available. 454 was only reserved for the SS. The car had the promise to be a no frills race car if properly ordered. Most came with only a couple of options. Power brakes and steering were optional.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy
Buick had the GS California, which was also a 350 car. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gene Smith Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 11:16 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy Hi, Olds had the ralley 350 Gene - Original Message - From: Brad Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 10:35 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy I don't know if Buick and Olds did anything like this with their A-Bodies but Pontiac did something similar with the GT37 in '70-1/2 and '71, which was a T37 (Tempest) with a few upgrades over base but it could be optioned to the point where it was for all intents and purposes a GTO with a lower pricetag and fewer insurance headaches. In fact, it was marketed as the GTO for those under 30 (sic). Brad O. -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I sent this to a heavy chevy expert of mine here's his reply... to sell cars Chevrolet came up the marketing plan to sell cars based on image and perception. The Heavy Chevy was a niche model positioned between the Malibu and the SS. In todays verbage we'd call it a hybrid or orphan. The premise was simple; Based model Chevelle series with stripes, blacked out grill treatment, hood pins and the new 14 rally wheels. The interiors were very taxi cab plain. Vinyl floor mat instead of carpet, vinyl covered bench seat only and el cheapo door panels. Base engine was a 307 with a three-on-the-tree. Two 350's and the big block 402 were available. 454 was only reserved for the SS. The car had the promise to be a no frills race car if properly ordered. Most came with only a couple of options. Power brakes and steering were optional.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy
That's it. Thanks very much. Jack's 66 ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 02/02/06 07:55:22 To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy I sent this to a "heavy chevy" expert of mine here's his reply... The Heavy Chevy was a marketing ploy on Chevrolet's behalf. The Federal Government dropped the hammer on horsepower and emissions after 70. In an effort to sell cars Chevrolet came up the marketing plan to sell cars based on image and perception. The Heavy Chevy was a niche model positioned between the Malibu and the SS. In todays verbage we'd call it a hybrid or orphan. The premise was simple; Based model Chevelle series with stripes, blacked out grill treatment, hood pins and the new 14" rally wheels. The interiors were very taxi cab plain. Vinyl floor mat instead of carpet, vinyl covered bench seat only and el cheapo door panels. Base engine was a 307 with a three-on-the-tree. Two 350's and the big block 402 were available. 454 was only reserved for the SS. The car had the promise to be a no frills race car if properly ordered. Most came with only a couple of options. Power brakes and steering were optional. A strike in early '71 delayed the introduction of the Heavy Chevy model. They debuted in early March of 71. Total production was 6727. They continued into the end of the '72 model year with 9503 being made in '72. The Heavy model was only availble on a 2dr hardtop. No converitbles, sedans or El-camino's were given this treatment. They were availble in every color offered for the rest of the Chevelle line-up. Stripe colors were black and white and could be installed on any color. With the exception of white on white and black on black. It seems like most of the ones I see are also Orange. Coinsidently I own two Heavys and both are Orange.. Hope this helps.. If you have any more questions let me know. Thanks, Chuck Hope this helps!! Donnie
Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy
Remember that back then heavy didnt mean heavy, kind of like the way stupid doesnt mean stupid any more. I really never knew why they called it that (and were they all orange?). -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Jack Thorpe Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 3:47 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy Opened up a new MO. and looked at a 71 orange Heavy Chevy on my calendar. Can someone explain to me what a Heavy Chevy is? Thanks Jack's 66
[Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy
Opened up a new MO. and looked at a 71 orange "Heavy Chevy" on my calendar. Can someone explain to me what a Heavy Chevy is? Thanks Jack's 66
Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy
Back in the 70s when all the Hippies were getting stoned - that's what they said because their brains were way too mellowed out to find the correct word. Wow thats heavy man. Remember Cheech and Chong? Larry Jack Thorpe wrote: Opened up a new MO. and looked at a 71 orange Heavy Chevy on my calendar. Can someone explain to me what a Heavy Chevy is? Thanks Jack's 66 Add FUN to your email - CLICK HERE! http://www.incredimail.com/index.asp?id=96770
Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy
Offered mid year71 and all of 1972. It started as a poor man's SS so to speak and was a sporty option that supposedly didn't attract higher insurance rates. It was off the base Chevelle platform while the SS was off the Malibu platform. It could be optioned up but I don't think you could get the 454 in it. Yahoo! Autos. Looking for a sweet ride? Get pricing, reviews, & more on new and used cars.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy
Dan Carrs page (http://www.chevelles.com/shop/ss_ident.html#71) explains a little about the Heavy Chevy option in 71/72. According to the page, the 454 was not offered on this model. Many Heavy Chevys were cloned into SS cars since many of the options were already there. A quick check of the VIN or even the Fisher Body plate will confirm the makeover as, like stated below, the HC was based of the Chevelle (models 133xx/134xx for 71 or 1C3xx for 72) and not the Malibu. Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 ChevelleReference CDnow available! ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Carl Ziegler Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 4:31 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy Offered mid year71 and all of 1972. It started as a poor man's SS so to speak and was a sporty option that supposedly didn't attract higher insurance rates. It was off the base Chevelle platform while the SS was off the Malibu platform. It could be optioned up but I don't think you could get the 454 in it. Yahoo! Autos. Looking for a sweet ride? Get pricing, reviews, more on new and used cars.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy
I have seen pictures of a green one with the whites stripes...I think it was Fathom Green (the darker green). Matt
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Those were the good ole days. ---Original Message--- From: Larry Williams Date: 02/01/06 15:30:35 To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy Back in the 70s when all the Hippies were getting stoned - that's what they said because their brains were way too mellowed out to find the correct word."Wow thats heavy man".Remember Cheech and Chong? Larry Jack Thorpe wrote: Opened up a new MO. and looked at a 71 orange "Heavy Chevy" on my calendar. Can someone explain to me what a Heavy Chevy is? Thanks Jack's 66 Add FUN to your email - CLICK HERE! http://www.incredimail.com/index.asp?id=96770 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.0/248 - Release Date: 2/1/2006 .
Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy
I seen one in pewter silver with black striping, I dont know if it was an origonal color or not but it sure did sound good ripping up the block :O) Jimmy .C - Original Message - From: Matthew Post [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net; Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 7:11 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy I have seen pictures of a green one with the whites stripes...I think it was Fathom Green (the darker green). Matt
Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy
Hey Matt,I recall seeing a white one,a shade between charcoal grey and silver,I'm sure there was more,I just can't recall the rest. - Original Message - From: Matthew Post [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net; Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 7:11 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy I have seen pictures of a green one with the whites stripes...I think it was Fathom Green (the darker green). Matt -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.25/246 - Release Date: 1/30/2006
