Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is my Chevelle a Malibu?
A: That requires a pretty long answer, see
this page for a full
explanation.
Q: Don't all SS Chevelles have bucket
seats?
A: Actually, no. While bucket seats were part of the Malibu SS
Chevelles in 1964 and 1965, all subsequent years from 1966 through
1972 came standard with bench seats. Bucket seats were not only
optional on SS396 Chevelles from 1966 through 1968, but all SS
optioned Chevelles from 1969 through 1972. The lone exception is
1969 when the SS option could be ordered on the 300 Deluxe 2-door
coupe and 2-door sedan; bucket seats could not be ordered in the 300
Deluxe series so all SS optioned 300 Deluxe Chevelles in 1969 came
equipped with the same bench seat as non-SS optioned 300 Deluxe
Chevelles.
Q: My 70SS didn't come with gauges, is it really an SS?
A: The 'Special Instrumentation' or 'Instrument Panel Gauge' option
was not standard with the SS396 or SS optioned Chevelles. Not only
were they optional for the SS396 and other SS optioned Chevelles but
for most years, the gauge option was available on any V8 sport
coupe, convertible, and El Camino.
