Since the Heavy Chevy was actually a Chevy Chevelle, the same upgraded chassis components installed on the Chevelle are also found on the Heavy Chevy version. That means that the frame was welded for increased toughness, the front independent suspension contained upgraded coil springs, and the rear coil springs were stiffened and strengthened to handle excessive torque. Along with that, the original buyer also had some other chassis and suspension options that improved the ride quality and durability. The F40 suspension could be ordered, which gave the owner improved shocks and springs, or the F41, which was standard on any Chevelle SS, was automatically installed with any 400 engine ordered.
3 The Heavy Chevy Does Do Some Heavy Rusting
The way Chevy engineers created the frame in the ’60s and ’70s may not have been the most innovative, but they were almost guaranteed not to rust unless the car was owned and driven by the oceans or in areas that used road salt during the winter. Other than that, the frames were designed to repel water and moisture to keep the metal from rusting. Unfortunately, the designers did not use the same concepts on the fenders and body parts because, like most classic cars and trucks, rust appears very quickly and can spread faster than may be thought. The Heavy Chevy is not any different than the other Chevy models and trim levels of the decade, but it is still a problem that car collectors today need to be aware of.
2 Decals And Rally Wheels Decided Which Chevelle It Was
When a buyer looked at the build sheet for the 1971 or 1972 Chevy Chevelle, many choices had to be made. The first was to figure out the level of the Chevy model wanted. A standard coupe with a fuel-efficient engine could be ordered, or a convertible with a big block could be chosen. One of the most forgotten-about choices that the original purchaser had was the box to check off that gave the Heavy Chevy rather than a Chevelle or Chevelle SS. Once that box was ticked off, the new owner received a version of the Chevelle that offered rally wheels as standard and decals that called out to everyone, pointing out that it was a Heavy Chevy, not just a Chevelle.
1 The Heavy Chevy Is Still An Affordable Classic Muscle Car Option
Since the Heavy Chevy was never offered with the biggest engine options available at the time, it is not one of the Chevelle models that classic muscle car collectors or enthusiasts search for. That is great news for classic car lovers that want an affordable classic muscle car option that will not need them to mortgage the house to get ahold of. In fact, some of the most recent validations show that a Heavy Chevy is still valued at around $20k, while the same year of Chevy Chevelle SS can cost up to $50,000 or more. It shows that the Heavy Chevy is still a very affordable classic muscle car option for those who want the Chevelle look
