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71 Chevelle SS restoration #226114 11/30/11 11:53 AM
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 53 Minnesota Oreo OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Oreo Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 53 Minnesota	Just completed our restoration of a 52 3600 pickup, and now moving on to a "modern" SS Chevelle. In doing the 52, was disappointed at so many of the reproduction parts, but didn't have too many options. As we embark on the Chevelle, does any one have a favorite supplier for parts? Interior, body panels, trim, etc? There are a couple big suppliers like Year One and Original Parts Group, but they may all be the same, and is the quality acceptable? Thanks!

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Re: 71 Chevelle SS restoration Oreo #227463 12/12/11 08:12 AM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 14 Dauphin, Pa, USA RonHeberle Grease Monkey
RonHeberle Grease Monkey Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 14 Dauphin, Pa, USA	I have a 71 Chevelle SS, currently a driver but some day hope to do a full resto. There are alot of suppliers and some I used were Ausley's, National Parts Depot and one in New York I liked the best but can't remember the name right now. I had purchased several items from Year One, they are into alot of different vehicles. I found the quality at most suppliers to be good on some items but fair to poor on others, typical after market stuff. I will let you know that other supplier name was later. Let me know how your project is coming along. Ron Heberle

Re: 71 Chevelle SS restoration RonHeberle #227543 12/13/11 08:31 AM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 14 Dauphin, Pa, USA RonHeberle Grease Monkey
RonHeberle Grease Monkey Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 14 Dauphin, Pa, USA	The other suppliers name I had good luck with was "Ground Up". If you haven't checked yet, look at the Team Chevelle web page, they have alot of information. Good luck on your project. Ron Heberle

Re: 71 Chevelle SS restoration Oreo #228276 12/21/11 02:14 PM
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 53 Minnesota Oreo OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Oreo Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 53 Minnesota	Ron- Thanks for the feedback. We'll check these guys out.

Re: 71 Chevelle SS restoration Oreo #372969 08/01/16 08:36 AM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 211 St. Louis, MO DrScotti Backyard Mechanic
DrScotti Backyard Mechanic Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 211 St. Louis, MO	How is your restoration going? Any updates on parts and suppliers? 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline Deluxe 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible

Re: 71 Chevelle SS restoration DrScotti #373140 08/03/16 02:53 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,433 The Green Mountain State ken48 ChatMaster - 2,000
ken48 ChatMaster - 2,000 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,433 The Green Mountain State	www.chevelles.com http://chevellestuff.net/ are two good sources of Chevelle information. ken48 VCCA 42589

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