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This is my 1st post as I am a new member
I love this site! Already got some good info. I'm restoring a 1970 El Camino SS 396/350 and am looking for reference materials so I can do this right. My car is completely stock and original (right down to the dry rotted red-line poly tires). I'm looking for info to help guide the process i.e. Is the exhaust supposed to come out behind the tires? I have to replace it for sure, but not sure if it was original exhaust or not. Car has 23k miles and was stored last 20 years. Any helpers out there?

Hello Tim. Congrats on your project. Sounds like a very nice Elky to restore. I am assuming you want to keep it totally stock for your restoration?? I saw this book in Barnes and Noble a while back that detailed the restoration of Chevelles, which would be very close to the info you need. I will have to go by the book store to get the actual name. I didn't buy it because mine is not a Super Sport.

As far as the exhaust goes, I am pretty sure you are correct in that in comes out behind the tires. I could be wrong on that and others on this forum will correct me if I'm wrong.

Do you have any pic's of it??

The book is called "Chevelle SS Restoration Guide, 1964-1972" by Paul A. Hurd.

ISBN: 0879385693
Format: Paperback, 240pp
Pub. Date: January 1992 Publisher: Motorbooks

Barnes and Noble price is $30.00.

Let me know if that helps.

Thanks for the kind welcome JW. I will stop by the bookstore to find that title. Pics are coming soon of the car.soon as I can repo my digital cam from my daughter away at school.

You can also get the factory shop manual from www.helminc.com for $40.
they are the folks that printed the manuals for GM when the vehicals were new. :)

Thanks Howard! That is an awesome website. I assume you have one of their "Chevrolet Car Shop Manuals"????

I could use it, a little pricey, but if has the info you and web site descripe, it would be invaluable.

Thanks for the tip.

I bought thier( www.helminc.com ) chassis service manual for 1968, the chassis portion was a high quality reprint and the body portion was a brand new 68 manual. It covered the full chev product line Corvette, Chevelle, Nova, Impala etc.
and covered engine, trans, rear end, suspension sheet metal, trim etc...excellent to have.
Also bought a used GM set for 83 that was a 6 volume set! with a separate Fisher Body manual....the only drawback was the shipping costs due to the weight but it was still worth it.
You can't beat the detail you get in the factory manuals. :)

I just ordered a copy yesterday for my '72. They say it will be a reprint and might take 7 -10 days. They charged $60 for the manual, $19 for the binder and another $8 for shipping.

If it answers just two or three questions for me, then I think it will be a worthwhile investment.

Thanks again Howard for the great tip.

Thanks Howard. I am very grateful for the shared knowledge on this site.Ordered the book today. I hope it will tell me what color paint goes on the engine parts. Th water pump on my '70 looks as though it was never painted. Wonder if it was and what color?

Got another tip. www.gregsonline.com They have factory assembly manuals and all kinds of other stuff. Shop manual for $25.00. Way better price than some others.

I just received my "1972 Chevrolet Car Shop Manual / Service Manual" from Helm Publications (http://www.helminc.com). It has lot of good information. It is a "reproduction", but the pages / paper are heavy in weight and very clear for quality.

I recommend it, although it is a little pricey. But if you don't have this knowledge and need the info, then it is very well worth it.

I would buy it again.