Plus, the power steering, power brakes, front discs, and wide BF Goodrich Radial T/As are all there to make this classic muscle car/truck an excellent all-around driver. And three-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly to give you an excellent cruiser feeling. This makes a robust setup that fires up eagerly and runs excellently. It's part of a package that includes a Holley Street Avenger four-barrel carburetor and Holley heat shield to let this mighty motor inhale better. It looks great with a bold block and matching painted finned valve covers We especially like to see the air grabber that seals to the fresh air cowl hood. Under the hood is a well-done 454 cubic-inch V8 upgrade. ![]() And the readouts have been fully updated with crisp white-faced gauges in the dash and the essential auxiliary trio neatly mounted underneath. There are nice features like an AM/FM/cassette stereo and provisions for R134a air conditioning (it will probably need recharging to blow cold again.) It feels like a proper driver's classic with high-back bucket seats, an NK4 sports steering wheel, a tilt column, and a center console with a horseshoe shifter. The interior follows the exterior's lead and delivers a dark style and a driver-ready package. It all makes for a sharp-looking street machine with an overall style that looks good without being a museum piece. There are valuable details, like the spray-in liner paint protecting the bed and a tow hitch on the rear. The addition of Cragar wheels has a period-correct style, and the larger rear set upgrades the sporty stance. The aggressive style continues on SS upgrades like the cowl hood, hood pins, SS grille, and correct badging. So it not only adds to the crisp look, but it reminds you that this one is a speedy machine. And the contrasting white racing stripes are painted on top. Bright bumpers, complete trim, and doors that close with confidence give this an overall look of quality. It's laid over well-fitting body panels, so you get a crisp look at the iconic sheet metal. ![]() The black paint has a glossy finish that likes to radiate in the sunshine. The dark color is pure intimidation, but there's more going on here. And as you look over all the details, you can see a classic that was built for all-around enjoyment. This 1972 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454 tribute is a deep and dark mean machine - and it even has a solid big block under the hood to back it all up. OK, thanks.454 V8, TH350 3SPD AUTO, POWER STEERING & BRAKES, GR8 COLOR COMBO, DRIVES WELL!! ![]() This piece was pressure-cast in a strong black plastic. After rounding the edges a grain finish was added to resemble the photo of the original factory stamped sheet metal plate. (the 4th photo shows the plain face version, this is NOT the one you are buying!) The radios were the same so the size is correct. Here is a reproduction radio delete plate for all 1970-72 SS Chevelles + El Caminos (with round gauge style dash) Originals are impossible to find.as noted on the team chevelle forum there are only a couple known to exist (the 3rd photo, also from the team chevelle forum, is of an ultra-rare original, this is NOT the one you are buying!) The mold for this part was made from an original factory radio delete plate for 1970-72 Chevelles with the sweep speedo dash, which was a plain face plate with a raised edge. PLEASE NOTE! Your price includes cost of bubble wrap or peanuts, printed labels, packing tape, & insured postage with tracking via USPS Priority Mail.
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