1971 Chevelle Big Block barn find !!

[@normbarrows]

A cool find. I have a 71 Malibu convertible. I'm the 2nd owner, bought it July 2nd 1980 when I was 17 years old - my first car. Originally a 307 with a turbo 350 and a 10 bolt, it now has a 688 HP 489CID tall deck big block, a TCI TH400, and a Moroso posi pumpkin. It's setup as a road racer, with twin NASCAR radiators replacing the nose, a 9" snorkel flanked by twin L88's for a hood, and a F-40 wing'. They look nice in white. Mine's red - GM #68 - they called it "Cranberry Red" for 1971. Black interior, white top.

[@dadbodsandhotrodsgarage]

That is awesome! Great to hear you have been able to keep it all those years. Would like to see some pics of it.

[@GearheadRob319]

Great find. Ironically I recently almost bought a 71 Chevelle, but missed out on sale. Ended up finding a barn find 69 Cougar.

[@davidwood-mr1nj]

Happy to see you back at it! That is going to be a sharp ride when you are finished. Can't wait to see what all you have done when we come back to Indy. Love you ❤

[@dadbodsandhotrodsgarage]

You and me both! Cant wait to see you guys!

[@Todd-p3d]

Did you find or steal it noing it was there lol did you pay for it does it have a title got the keys

[@dadbodsandhotrodsgarage]

It was a good deal for sure, but no i didnt steal it. Has a title, no keys!

[@RonNorman-qu4qz]

I would get rid of that trans and put a turbo 400. 700 r4 is a junk transmission

[@dadbodsandhotrodsgarage]

My plan is to convert it to manual using a late model GM trans.

[@RonNorman-qu4qz]

@@dadbodsandhotrodsgarage even better that is a beautiful car