To make sure this A-body can stop after unleashing the 572's power, Bill installed a four-wheel disc Stainless Steel Brakes system to increase the big Chevelle's whoa power.
Because the car was being featured on Rides TV, a 90-day deadline was looming over the crew at Washtenaw CC to get the car finished. To their credit, they only went over the deadline by 10 days. Some might balk, but when it comes to car projects, 10 days is nothing, and the quality of work suffered not at all. Every seam, panel, and piece of trim is nearly perfect on the car. The convertible top is a flawless piece of art, operating smoothly and giving the car a good seal against the elements.
Right after the Chevelle's completion it went straight to the test track to put the 572 through its paces and see how the newly restored car handled. After a few more tests, the Chevelle traveled to Florida to long haul on the 2006 Hot Rod Power Tour. Through 2,000 miles of constant cruising and 100-degree heat, the car never missed a beat, the ZZ 572 big-block staying cool and happy thanks to a Be Cool aluminum radiator, along with the car's driver and passengers.
Chevelles and Malibus are plentiful, and it might be easy for all those to start blurring together in some hellish A-body Rorschach test. However, this car stands apart from its peers. The combination of subtle style, classic looks, neck-snapping power, and striking paint allows this one to easily stand apart from the crowd.
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Tech Specs
Car: 1970 Chevelle Convertible (started life as a Malibu)
Trans: 4L85E Automatic w/ overdrive
Rear: GM 12-bolt with Detroit Locker Differential w/ 3.23 gears, DTS axles
Brakes: 4-wheel slotted disc Stainless Steel Brakes system
Suspension:
Front - Global West coilover system w/ 1" drop;
Rear - Stock coil spring with Hotchkiss control arms and swaybar
Wheels: Front - 18 x 9; Rear - 19x10 / Goodyear Eagle F1 Tires
Stereo: Eclipse CD/DVD capable with GPS navigation system
Gauges: GM Performance Parts
The heart of the GMPP Chevelle is the new ZZ 572 crate engine. With 620 chest-thumping hor
ZZ 572 ENGINE SPECS
Displacement: 572 cid
Bore x Stroke: 4.560 x 4.375
Block: Cast iron w/ 4-bolt mains
Crank: Forged steel
Rods: Forged steel - H-beam design
Pistons: Forged aluminum (9.6:1 compression)
Cam: Hydraulic roller; Lift - .632 int./ .632 exh.
Heads: Aluminum rectangular port, 118cc chambers
Valves: Stainless steel - 2.25 Intake / 1.88 Exhaust
Rocker Arms: Aluminum roller design - 1.7 ratio
Intake: Single-plane aluminum
Carb: 850 cfm 4 bbl
Ignition: HEI-type Distributor
Horsepower: 620 @ 5500 rpm
Torque: 650 ft./lbs. @ 4500 rpm