LS-POWERED 1972 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE

OVERVIEW

This 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is powered by a 2008 LY5 5.3L V8 mated to a three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic transmission with shift kit. Finished in Solar Yellow over a black vinyl interior, this LS-swapped Bow Tie is now offered by the seller with a clear title.

Highlights

• 2008 5.3L LY5 V8 LS with 30,000 original miles engine built in 2019
• Body underwent complete restoration in 2016
• Vintage Air A/C system
• 10-bolt rear end with 3.08 gears

Ownership History

• Offered by a private seller
• Current location: Quebec, Canada

EXTERIOR

• Solar Yellow paint
  • White basecoat
• Shaved emblems
• Super Sport domed hood 
• Chrome bumpers

Updates

• Body received complete restoration in 2016
• Pulley kit, hood hinges, cowl vent, door jam vent, seal plate from Eddie Motorsports

WHEELS AND TIRES

• Staggered-width Coys C-5 chrome wheels
  • 20 x 8.5 front
  • 20 x 10 rear
• Staggered-width Atturo AZ850 radial tires
  • 235/40 front
  • 275/40 rear

Updates

• New wheels and tires installed in 2024

INTERIOR

• Black vinyl upholstery 
• Bench seats
• Vintage Air A/C
• Power steering
• Tilt steering column
• Three-spoke steering wheel
• Floor-mounted automatic shifter
• Infinity Kappa sound system
  • Speakers
  • Subwoofer
  • Amplifier
• Pioneer stereo
  • AM/FM
  • CD Player 
  • SiriusXM capable 
  • Bluetooth compatible 

Updates

• Interior restored with reproduction parts from 2016 to 2024
• Seats, kick panel, and rear armrest made custom in 2024
• Chrome aftermarket tilt steering column installed

INSTRUMENTS

• Classic Instruments gauges
  • 140-mph speedometer
  • 7,000-rpm tachometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Voltage
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 21,268 miles
  • Reportedly accurate

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• LY5 5.3L V8
  • Sourced from 2008 Chevrolet
  • FiTech Ultimate LS system
  • Summit LS manifold installed
  • Lingenfelter GT12 camshaft
  • COMP Cams lifter and spring
  • LS2 243 heads
  • Cold Case aluminum radiator  
  • MSD ignition coils 

Transmission

• Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic
  • Shift kit 
  • Deep pan

Service History Highlights

• Summit LS manifold installed in 2024
• Cold Case aluminum radiator installed in 2023
• Transmission rebuilt in 2021
• Engine rebuilt in 2019
  • 30,000 original miles on engine at time of rebuild
• FiTech Ultimate LS system installed in 2019
• Holley polished aluminum valve cover and oil pan installed in 2019
• Eddie Motorsports pulley kit installed in 2019
• Borgeson 12:1 fast ratio steering box with pro-forged linkage installed in 2019
• MSD ignition coils installed in 2019
• New wiring installed from Painless in 2016

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST 

• 10-bolt GM rear end
  • 3.08 gears
• Power four-wheel disc brakes
• UMI Performance suspension
• Viking coilover shocks
• Flowmaster exhaust system with 40 series muffler

Service History Highlights

• Original brakes converted to power four-wheel discs
• Tall spindles installed
• Rear end and gears were built in 2016

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Normal road wear
• Minor paint chips
• Minor scratches
• Minor imperfections on body near sealer joint and handle 

VIDEO

• Seller has included a video of a walkaround inspection and start-up