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public · 07-24-2006, 01:30 AM

Are there any Chevettes left in the world?

ponchonutty · 07-26-2006, 09:51 AM

Yep or well sort of. I saw 3 in the demo derby over the weekend.

muzzy1maniac · 08-03-2006, 10:55 AM

Would you admit it if you did?

wrightz28 · 08-04-2006, 09:57 AM

I will.

alblogg · 08-06-2006, 01:57 PM

I saw one at Wal Mart last week. Two rows over was a Pinto and this is the truth, I was in South Carolina.

zschoche · 09-03-2006, 06:45 PM

i have owned several over the years.
buy them for 50 bucks, fix them up, sell em big!
i even built a 4x4 with a 4.3 once.....

the only one i have left is also the first one i ever owned.
it is currently on it's 5th motor...
1st: 1.6
2nd: 1.8
3rd: 305
4th: 327
5th (now): 350, th350, 4wheel disc brakes, 17" konig gtr

i need to pull that out and drive it more often..... it's been a few years and getting forgotten.... (4 kids do that to your projects!)

zschoche

IFallsRon · 09-15-2006, 01:39 PM

I've owned two, put over 250,000 miles on the first. I still have a box of parts and window glass in the shed.

Reg Saretsky · 12-01-2006, 10:22 AM

Grated car where it does. Liked mine, but hell for traction.....

samprix · 12-13-2006, 05:10 PM

How about a 1981 Chevette with 11k on the clock. I've known the car since it was new. It is mint, garage kept, but doesn't run. Needs a motor. Any suggestions on motor swap? I was thinking about a 305 or maybe a 3.8 v-6.

ponchonutty · 12-14-2006, 09:44 PM

Get the whole entire drivetrain out of a Cyclone or Typhoon

samprix · 12-15-2006, 09:32 AM

That 4.3 turbo would really fly, but I don't want to pay for all that.

I've got a 305 v-8 with 4spd auto from an 86 Grand Prix I was thinking about.
Anyone know it this setup will fit with out cutting the fire wall out?

ponchonutty · 12-15-2006, 09:05 PM

I would bet you'll have to do heavy modifying to get that in there including cutting the firewall. Also, if you are going with a 305, go ahead and get a 350 which would be easier to build.

On the other hand a 4.3 Vortec motor would be just as fun and easier to stuff in there.

Dr.Mambo666 · 12-23-2006, 01:29 AM

The guy down the street from me owns one

Blue Bowtie · 12-26-2006, 11:48 AM

SBC 426 stroker, 18 cc dished pistons, 76CC heads, 18 PSI boost, and a little 108 octane. Should scoot the little car along nicely. Probably keep up with the imports without too much trouble, and you won't have to listen to those whiney four-cylinders straining to make 400 HP at 50,000 RPM. Cruisin' in the 'hood. Gotta love it. Aside from that, just keep it stock.

72KingswoodEstate · 09-14-2007, 11:15 PM

One of our ex-neighbors (and a old friend of the family) still has one (1981 2-dr) that they bought brand new in early 1981. It is dark blue and a fairly high optioned car (for a Chevette) if I recall. A/C, automatic, deluxe interior, etc. I remember back when we lived next to them in the early 1990s the car had caught fire under the hood. The owner had driven it to work, went in. A co-worker came in and told him that the car was on fire under the hood... they went running out with fire extinguishers and doused the flames... they helped out with a little rewiring and he drove it home that day and drove it for 2 more years!

Come to find out the fire was caused by a massive oil leak at the valve covers. He finally parked it at his dads and I think a small tree smashed in the back glass. I am sure they still have it, because they still own every car they bought.

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