Three ninety six and four are always good numbers to hear together. This ’69 Chevelle is claimed to have left the factory with Chevy’s famous big block and 4-speed combo. Unfortunately, the original engine is gone, but the trany is still in place and the seller is throwing in a 396 block. There’s a few holes in the floor, but this might be a good project for someone wanting one of America’s most iconic muscle cars. Find it here on eBay where the bidding action ends tomorrow evening. What do our bowtie guys think?

Look at this shot long enough and you are bound to get sick! I’m not just talking about the blurry photo either. That’s not nasty rust that is going to require some major reconstructive surgery. At least the seller is forthcoming with this information and mentions all the rust repair needs in their listing.

The 396 is a bonus, but you will still need to make sure it is usable before rebuilding it. A quick trip to machine shop should confirm whether there are any cracks and if it’s worth cleaning up. The rest of the auxiliaries should be easy to find. As with most projects like this, it just comes down to time and money.

This is going to be a big project, but just imagine how exciting it will be to slip behind the wheel of this SS. Put you hand on the shifter, push the clutch in, and turn the key… You had better have a recording of the rumble that will come out of that engine when it’s done to keep you going. It will be a long road, but I have a feeling that the destination will be worth it.