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Body-off refurbishment and modification process that involved the installation of a 6.0-liter LQ4 V8 and a 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission

The body was repainted orange and white with a white removable hardtop, and the interior was reupholstered with black vinyl and houndstooth fabric. Additional work reportedly included powder coating the frame, overhauling the NP205 dual-range transfer case, and installing a Red-Head power steering box, a hydraulically-boosted brake system, a Tuff Country suspension lift kit with Bilstein shocks, Vintage Air air conditioning, and polished 17″ Mickey Thompson wheels with 35″ BFGoodrich K02 tires.

The truck was separated from the frame, stripped, and mounted to a rotisserie before receiving a two-stage repaint in orange and white. Rust repairs are said to have been performed at that time, and replacement rocker boxes with reinforced areas added. Additional work included refinishing the hardtop in satin white and replacing the hardware and seals as well as the windshield and door [...]

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission. Corrosion is visible on underbody components. The seller notes oil seepage from the transmission.

The 283ci Turbo-Fire V8 is equipped with a two-barrel carburetor and was factory rated at 170 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque. The carburetor was cleaned and adjusted in preparation for the sale.

The cabin houses bench seating upholstered in red and white vinyl. Appointments include red carpeting, an AM radio, bright trim, a glovebox, vent windows, and sun visors.  Top portions of the interior door panels are faded.

Powered by a 283ci V8 mated to a Powerglide automatic transmission, the vehicle is finished in Ermine White with red accents and a white soft top over red and white vinyl upholstery. The red-painted 14″ steel wheels wear styled covers and whitewall tires, and the car also has bench seating and an AM radio.

The 6.2-liter LS3 V8 was installed during the 2022 build, and it reportedly utilizes a Howards camshaft, ported cylinder heads, a Corvette-style accessory drive system, and a Howell wiring harness and ECU. An aluminum radiator and dual electric fans provide cooling power. An oil change and safety inspection were performed in preparation for sale.

Power is routed through a four-speed automatic transmission and a 9″ rear end with 3.73 gears, and the car rides on a CPP Stage 4 suspension kit with front coilovers, tubular control arms, QA1 rear shocks, and sway bars. The exterior is finished in green with a color-keyed vinyl roof, and equipment includes 17″ aftermarket wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, power steering, and a matte black rear spoiler and taillight panel. The cabin is outfitted with air conditioning, a Custom Autosound stereo, Kenwood audio components, and front bucket seats trimmed in green vinyl.

The exterior was repainted in the current shade of [...]

In the last 6 years the car has been repainted, the engine (replacement 400ci V8) has been removed and resealed, the front brakes have been converted to discs, and the intake manifold, radiator, coolant hoses, battery tray, battery, radiator, tailpipes, steering wheel, and blower motor have been replaced.

Additional work performed during current ownership included converting the front brakes to discs and refurbishing the steering linkage. Pontiac Rallye II 15″ wheels are mounted with Grand Am Radial G/T white-letter tires.

A replacement 400ci V8 was installed by the previous owner.Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. The rear of the car has been lowered, and the tailpipes have been replaced.

The car’s serial number indicates that it was originally equipped with a V8 engine, and the Fisher body tag provides the following production information:

• 12B – Built during the second week of December
• 68-22437 – 1968 model year Firebird coupe
• LOR – [...]

Finished in patina turquoise with white-painted bumpers, the truck features a distressed brown leather interior and is powered by a retrofitted 350ci V8 mated to floor-shifted four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes Ford Mustang II steering and suspension components, lowered suspension, power steering, power four-wheel disc brakes, white-finished artillery-style wheels, headers with a dual exhaust system, a wood bed floor, a Lokar shifter, a Vintage Air climate control system, and a stereo with Bluetooth connectivity.

The truck is finished in turquoise with rust and patina throughout. Exterior features include white-painted bumpers, chrome side mirrors and trim, and a flip-down tailgate for access to the wood-slatted stepside bed. The door locks and latches were replaced as part of the refurbishment.

The retrofitted 350ci V8 is said to have been overhauled prior to being installed and features a Holley carburetor, exhaust headers with dual glass-pack-style mufflers, and an aluminum radiator.

This Corvette is powered by a 327ci L75 V8 linked to a four-speed manual transmission. The fiberglass body was factory-finished in Daytona Blue (916) and was repainted in its current dark blue under previous ownership. Equipment includes a dark blue vinyl interior, concealed flip-up headlamps, fender vents, split chrome bumperettes, and dual exhaust outlets exiting through the rear valance. Blemishes are present on the chrome bumpers, and the rubber door seals show signs of drying. The car sits on 15″ turbine-style wheels with three-eared knock-off spinners, mounted with 205/70 Milestar Touring SE tires. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel drum brakes, and the fully independent suspension—featuring front control arms and a rear transverse leaf spring—was overhauled by the previous owner. Cabin amenities feature an AM/FM radio, a heater, an analog clock, and lap belts

Power is supplied by a carbureted ATK 350ci V8 crate engine, which is paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. The truck was refinished and the interior was redone during the refurbishment, which also involved the installation of updated suspension components, front disc brakes, a 12-bolt rear end, and 20″ Detroit Steel wheels.

The body was repainted in seafoam green with a white roof during the build.

Staggered-width 20″ Detroit Steel wheels are fitted with General G-max tires measuring 245/45 in front and 275/40 at the rear. Drop springs, power steering, and power-assisted front disc brakes are featured.

The 350ci V8 Stage 3 crate engine was supplied by ATK High Performance Engines and replaces the factory inline-six. The engine features a Weiand Speed Warrior aluminum intake manifold, a Quick Fuel 680cfm carburetor, a Holley fuel pump, an HEI distributor, and exhaust headers connected to a custom dual exhaust. The oil was changed less than 350 miles [...]

This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu is said to have been used as a drag car in the 1970s and 1980s and was acquired by the seller in 2018, reportedly following a long-term period of storage. Subsequent work included the installation of a Roadster Shop SPEC chassis and replacement body panels, along with a 6.2L LS3 V8, a Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission, and a Ford 9” rear end. The car was repainted metallic green with body-color bumpers, a front lip spoiler, and a cowl-induction hood, while the interior was fitted with black and brown leather seats sourced from a modern Camaro, a Vintage Air A/C system, a Kenwood touch-screen head unit, electric windows, and Dakota Digital instrumentation. Additional modifications include a custom dual exhaust system, Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes, Rocket Racing wheels, power steering, and shaved door handles and emblems.

Additional equipment includes body-color bumpers, shaved door handles with remote openers, shaved emblems, a front [...]