Reference Details
- Common issue
- Assuming all L78 cars used the same 4-speed transmission without car-level proof. · 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 L78
- Confidence
- documented · 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 L78
- Correct value
- M21 close-ratio 4-speed support when claiming that transmission with L78 · 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 L78
- Where to check
- Transmission stamp/tag evidence, paperwork, and build documentation · 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 L78
- Common issue
- Four-speed and automatic conversions are common in high-value restored Camaros. · 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Baldwin-Motion Phase III 427
- Confidence
- reported · 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Baldwin-Motion Phase III 427
- Correct value
- Four-speed or automatic claims should match car-specific documentation and transmission stamp/case evidence. · 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Baldwin-Motion Phase III 427
- Where to check
- Transmission stamping/case, shifter equipment, invoices, and restoration records · 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Baldwin-Motion Phase III 427
- Common issue
- Four-speed and automatic conversions are common in high-value restored Chevelles. · 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Baldwin-Motion Phase III 427
- Confidence
- reported · 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Baldwin-Motion Phase III 427
- Correct value
- Automatic/TH400 or other transmission claims should match build sheet, Protect-O-Plate, case/stamp evidence, and Motion paperwork. · 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Baldwin-Motion Phase III 427
- Where to check
- Transmission case/stamps, shifter/console equipment, build sheet, Protect-O-Plate, invoices · 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Baldwin-Motion Phase III 427
- Common issue
- Four-speed conversions are common and can erase an original automatic evidence trail. · 1970 Chevrolet Nova Yenko Deuce LT-1
- Confidence
- reported · 1970 Chevrolet Nova Yenko Deuce LT-1
- Correct value
- Manual or automatic transmission claims should match the car-specific Yenko/COPO documents and stampings. · 1970 Chevrolet Nova Yenko Deuce LT-1
- Where to check
- Transmission case/stamping, shifter equipment, build paperwork, and restoration records · 1970 Chevrolet Nova Yenko Deuce LT-1
