Identification: 1972 Chevelle SS
Tom Wilson, as Moderator of Newsgroup alt.autos.chevelle
From: Info-...@nntp8.atl.mindspring.net (Info-seeker)
Date: Tue, 09 Nov 1999 06:18:10 GMT
I looked at a'72 Chevelle that was being presented as an SS. I don't
think it is, due to the fact that the seller said the shift cable was
disconnected because of a theft attempt and the dash board cover was
not properly secured. I'm no Chevelle expert but I didn't want to see
a friend get taken for a ride so to speak. Unfortunately we didn't
bring a pen with us to get the entire VIN. First five of the VIN is
1D37H. I doubt that is enough to decipher. Any info as to what to look
for in the VIN would be appreciated.
TIA
Keith
Tom Wilson, as Moderator of Newsgroup alt.autos.chevelle
From: "DOUG & LAURA GARLAND" <do...@ellijay.com>
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 07:58:07 -0500
That doesn't give too much info, it just says it was a 350-2 bbl. Malibu
car. A S.S. car was available with a small block. Look for the domed hood,
or cowl , power front disks, a round pod style dash, and a 12 bolt.All of
these things could have been changed out , so it's almost impossible to
really know for sure.Does it have the chrome grille stripes?What about lower
rocker panel moulding, below the door?Really hard with out seeing it in
person.
Tom Wilson, as Moderator of Newsgroup alt.autos.chevelle
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 23:47:25 -0700
There is no way to verify that the car was an SS by the VIN. Earlier ones
like the 66 could be identified that way but not the newer ones. The Portion
of the VIN you supplied breaks down as follows (according to the GM parts
catalog)
1 - Chev Division
D - Malibu
37 - Coupe 2 door hardtop
H - 350 engine - 245 HP
The www.chevelles.com web site has a lot of info on separating the real SS
from the fake.
Good luck
DW
Tom Wilson, as Moderator of Newsgroup alt.autos.chevelle
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 16:26:28 -0500
Keith: not an expert do own two 72 chevelles. on a small block car you
cannot tell if the car is a true SS by VIN since the SS package was an
option and not a model all its own. if you can find the build sheet which
lists the options, that will confirm your question. the "37" in the VIN
means a two-door sport coupe and the "H" means it was an original 350 car.
if it carried a big block motor code, the car would be a true SS because you
could only get the big block in conjunction with the SS package. By the
way, there are about as many SS cars with column shift and bench seat as
buckets and console.
steve russell