Chevelle Restoration and Authenticity Guide 1970-1972. Dale McIntosh

      

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      ISBN 978-1-61325-429-5

      Item No. SA428

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Names: Nelson, Rick, 1961- author. | McIntosh, Dale, 1946- author.

      Title: Chevelle restoration and authenticity guide 1970-1972 / Rick Nelson and Dale McIntosh.

      Description: Forest Lake, MN : CarTech, [2019]

      Identifiers: LCCN 2018045942 | ISBN 9781613254295

      Subjects: LCSH: Chevelle automobile--Conservation and restoration. | Automobiles--Conservation and restoration.

      Classification: LCC TL215.C48 N45 2019 | DDC 629.28/722--dc23

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      Written, edited, and designed in the U.S.A.

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      CONTENTS

       Acknowledgments

       About the Authors

       Introduction

       Chapter 1: Acquisition

       Chapter 2: Preparation

       Chapter 3: Body Disassembly

       Chapter 4: Chassis, Suspension, and Brake Work

       Chapter 5: Engine and Driveline

       Chapter 6: Body and Paint Work

       Chapter 7: Electrical

       Chapter 8: Interior

       Chapter 9: Details, Facts, and Myths

       Appendix A: Pre-Restoration Checklist

       Appendix B: Chassis and Engine Compartment Paint Colors

       Appendix C: Engine Assembly Process

       Appendix D: Driveshaft Stripe Colors

       Source Guide

      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

      Unless otherwise noted, the photos in this book were taken either by Rick Nelson of Musclecar Restoration and Design or Dale McIntosh.

      Both of us would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people and companies that supplied us with photos and text where applicable: Chris White, Dane Belden