#396 Big Block

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1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu - 396 Big Block

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1967 Chevy Impala SS with a 396 Turbo-Jet L78 big block engine (probably making 375HP). August 2024.

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"Thirteen" is a song by American rock band Big Star.  Rolling Stone describes it "one of rock's most beautiful celebrations of adolescence", and rated it #396 on their list of the 500 greatest songs of all time. It was written by Alex Chilton and Chris Bell.

The name of the album was #1 Record, which was bitterly ironic, as it ended up selling under 10,000 copies upon its initial release in 1972 (the name of the band also proved to be an unfortunate misnomer, because outside of critics and other musicians, they remained virtually anonymous during their brief time together).

Bell and Chilton wanted to emulate the Lennon/McCartney formula as much as they could, so they shared credit on many of their songs even though there was in fact little writing collaboration between the two. “Thirteen" was in fact entirely Chilton’s creation, and he also delivers the aching vocal that vacillates between hope and heartache and that many cover versions have tried to emulate but never quite matched.

The yearning acoustic ballad focuses on an age that is somewhat underrepresented in pop and rock music. Chilton found that bittersweet spot when innocence still lingers but more complicated emotions start to work their way into the picture.

Over tender guitars, he begins with a question that thirteen-year-old boys have been asking thirteen-year-old girls for generations: “Won’t you let me walk you home from school?” “Won’t you let me meet you at the pool?” he follows, again treading lightly so as not to scare her away. He eventually suggests a date at the dance on Friday; “And I’ll take you,” Chilton delicately sings, as if anything more forceful than a gentle plea will destroy his chances.

In the second verse, the narrator for the first time reveals an obstacle blocking the path to this girl for whom he is clearly falling hard: “Won’t you tell your Dad get off my back?” he asks her. His response to the doubting father is brilliant: “Tell him what we said about ‘Paint It Black.’” By drawing a parallel between his own musical tastes and that of the father, he’s hoping to show that he’ s not just some punk kid with bad intentions.

The final verse finds him struggling as she remains seemingly unknowable (“Won’t you tell me what you’re thinking of?”) resulting in his sweet but awkward follow up (“Would you be an outlaw for my love?”) His final lines redeem him in terms of his integrity and honor, even as they suggest that he’ s losing his opportunity with her in the process: “If it’ s no then I can go/ I won’ t make you.” The final “Ooo-hoo” that Chilton utters is a real killer, tinged as it is with the sting of implied refusal.

Over the decades there have been some fine cover versions of this classic, with brilliant and diverse artists like Garbage, Wilco, and Elliott Smith taking their turns, among many others. But they’d likely all agree they were playing for second behind Chilton’s one-of-a-kind, haunting performance. “Thirteen” is as good as it gets for those looking to relive that moment when life is still rife with possibilities but love seems stubbornly impossible.

Music critic Simon Robinson rates it as Big Star's best song and one of the most important of 1972, praising the "catchy melody and jangly guitars that perfectly capture the carefree and optimistic spirit of youth" and the "simple yet poignant" lyrics that evoke the "experience of teenage romance and heartbreak."

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Camaro Cherokee concept car. 67 RS/SS with an L-78 Gen IV 396 big block under the hood. 8 Weber downdraft carbs top it off. Aztec Gold Metallic base coat finished off with Candy Apple Red.

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Chevrolet Chevelle 396 Super Sport 1968 - 396 Big Block 4 Speed Manual. - source Pacific Classics.

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sleeve I painted on my leather Jacket I owned a 1972 Camaro that I put a 1969 396 big block in.

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Chevy Chevelle - Iconic Muscle Car of its Era

One of the most versatile muscle cars of its era, the Chevy Chevelle first came off the production line in September 1963, introduced at a Chicago press conference. Built on an A-body platform, the Chevelle shared the same underlying frame as the Oldsmobile Cutlass, Pontiac Tempest, and Buick Skylark. Its niche was between the large Impala and compact Chevy II/Nova, and its nearest competitor at launch was the Ford Fairlane. The popular mid-size sold 338,286 units in its first year and remained in production until 1977.

Introduced as a 220-horsepower 283cid, the Chevelle was initially available as a two-door hardtop, the Sports Coupe, or a convertible. A smaller number of four-door sedans and two or four-door station wagon models also made it to showroom floors. One hallmark was that it returned the 115-inch wheelbase of 1955 to 1957 Chevys. This created a smooth ride that backseat passengers appreciated, making it a popular family vehicle. By the end of 1964, the Chevelle was available with a top-line 300 horsepower 327cid engine that solidified it in the performance category.

By 1965, Chevy offered a performance 350hp L79 engine on its Super Sport (SS) trim model. Innovations included vinyl bucket seats with a floor console, a four-gauge cluster, and an optional dash-mounted tachometer that measured revolutions per minute.

In 1965, Chevrolet upped the ante, introducing the Chevy Malibu SS 396 Z16. The Z16 replaced the small-block engine of previous SS models with a big-block V8 engine known as the 396 (or L37). This delivered a full-throated 375 horsepower and is seen by many as the start of the classic muscle car era. The Z16 is also one of the most sought-after models by vintage collectors, as only 201 of the new trim was manufactured in its inaugural year.

The popularity of the higher-performance Super Sport packages on the baseline Chevelle was such that in 1966, Chevrolet made SS its model, which featured a 396 engine and horsepower options between 325 and 375. This more limited version of the first-generation Chevelle, the SS396 series, lasted through 1968.

Spanning 1968 to 1972, the second generation of the Chevelle relegated Super Sport to an engine package again and represented a radical redesign of the vehicle. The 396 cubic inch, 375hp engine remained the top-of-line option. Aesthetically, the taillights were bigger, and the back of the vehicle was shorter and curvier. With a cut wheelbase, the second-generation Chevelle also featured a noticeably longer hood.

The 1970 Chevelle LS6 introduced the iconic twin racing-stripe front hood option, which is familiar from car chase scenes in movies and TV series of the era. Its taillights were bumper-mounted, and with a 450 horsepower 454 block, it had one of the most powerful engines of the era. The highly collected model only lasted a single year: already, United States regulations were on the horizon that would make better mileage vehicles a must, and in 1971, the vehicle returned to a small-block 350 engine.

The mid-1970s oil crisis and further fuel economy regulations stripped the Chevelle line of its power and luster. By 1977, the Chevrolet Chevelle and Malibu series had only 145 horsepower, a far cry from their muscle car heydays. The following year, the Chevelle was folded into the Malibu brand as Chevy streamlined operations.

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*1969 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE CONVERT*RESTO MOD*396 BIG BLOCK* FINANCING*

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1969 Chevy Camaro

The 1969 Chevy Camaro stands as one of the most iconic muscle cars ever produced. Its sharp styling, powerful engine options, and overall performance have cemented its legendary status.

* Distinctive Styling: The 1969 Camaro featured a redesigned body with sharper lines, a new grille, and updated taillights. The overall look was more aggressive and muscular than previous years.

* Performance Variants: Chevrolet offered a wide range of engines, from the base six-cylinder to high-performance V8s. The SS package, in particular, was highly sought after for its powerful engines and performance-oriented features.

* RS Appearance Package: The RS package added cosmetic enhancements like hidden headlights, black-out grille, and special badging, giving the car a sportier look.

* Z/28: This performance-focused model was designed for racing and featured a high-revving small-block V8 engine, along with other performance upgrades.

The 1969 Camaro offered a variety of engines to suit different preferences and budgets:

* Base engines: Inline-6 and small-block V8 options

* Performance-oriented engines: Larger V8s, including the legendary 396 cubic inch and 427 cubic inch big-blocks

The SS package elevated the Camaro to a higher level of performance. It typically included larger V8 engines, performance-tuned suspension, and visual cues to distinguish it from base models..

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In Baltimore City, MD: The very sweetest, 90lb block-headed boy is looking for a home after 6 weeks in the shelter! - BARCS, Baltimore MD

- Long-termer in Need -

Draco- 2 years, altered male, 88lbs

Draco is a sweet block-headed buddy- and we mean that in the most loving way!

He looks big and strong at nearly 90lbs, but Draco is a pretty gentle walker who enjoys sniffing about and checking in with his person. If Draco had a high school superlative he would be "social butterfly" or "life of the party waiting to happen!" Despite arriving in our shelter's care quite nervous and unsure of everything, now nothing seems to phase Draco, and he enjoys meeting new friends. He is a gentle boy who loves stuffies, especially his favorite dinosaur. He knows “sit,” is housebroken, and takes treats so gently.

Draco has met other dog pals at BARCS, and he is playful with his friends. In playgroup, Draco keeps his cool when other dogs get too rowdy. He loves to play with his best gal pal. He adjusts his style of play, allowing her to be the boss! Draco is a smart agreeable guy who would thrive with a big sister sibling who can show him the ways of life in a happy home.

Due to obvious stress noted in the kennel, Draco was started on a combination of gabapentin and trazodone (on a low end of dose range) to help; however, within a day afterward, Draco appeared dazed and was knuckling at times on his paws. He was moved into an isolation room to be closely monitored and his medications were stopped in case they were related, and since then, he has not shown any similar issues and is doing well in a staff member's office.

Draco is available immediately for rescue pick-up.

Please let us know if your organization can help!

Thank you,

The BARCS Rescue Team

Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS) ​New Address! 2490 Giles Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225 rescue@barcs.org| (410) 396-4695

Rescue pick-up hours: Monday-Friday: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m

Adoption hours: Monday-Friday: 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, Inc. (BARCS) | 2490 Giles Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225

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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS5 Barn Find Emerges With Rare Color Combo and Ridiculous Price [ 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Cranberry Red with Black Stripes Limited Edition 1002pcs 1/18 Diecast Model by Autoworld ]

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS5 Barn Find Emerges With Rare Color Combo and Ridiculous Price [News Summary] Introduced in 1970, this one-year gem arrived in showrooms with a beefed-up version of the company’s 454-cubic-inch (7.4-liter) big-block V8… A 1969 Chevelle SS emerged from a barn where it’s been sleeping for years, with the car requesting a complete restoration. The SS 454 LS6 is arguably…

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1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Indy Pace Car Replica • One of 3,675 Indy Pace Car Replicas built • Equipped with the vaunted 454 big block V-8 • Original 396 is included with the car

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Better Off Dead Camaro scene

So he says I'm trying to get a car and he says I'm insane so I guess I don't know what happens to us he says the MRI can explain it and I see it and it does explain it we're kind of trash and we're mean to him this is his idea and it's rolling quite literally and he says we never get it done and never works and we're cheap s**** and that's all be by force and it's the parents down to like 4 or 3% for us to do anything he's probably right too and he's not being mean or facetious he's angry about it cuz we're so dumb how can we be on the side for this pile of s*** that only does things for this idiot reason

Trump

It's still going ahead and they've already started the project and you can see them working on it and there's a solenoid there it's like from a Camaro or something no it's from the firebird and it was rotted and they had to replace a lot of parts and they had another pirates like a mounting thing for the pump and it was rotted and they're they're kind of laughing cuz he's saying what the plan is and the oil goes in his eye and she goes you want me to lick it out of there or suck it out and she has no you might get the eyeball cuz you could be d and they're laughing and laughing and joking and she just leaves so he calls her off and she says I'm not going near you you're playing and having fun with her you're an idiot so he spends times pursuing her and that's when dumb and dumber begins cuz they're in Utah got to tell you they're a bunch of jerks and at the time the car has not been put on the Ford chassis yet they have to take the chassis off and then the motor and transmission gets transferred no just the motor and that's quite a trick it's a big block and they did have to pour it out a little and it's powerful and he says they'll probably never get it here and we do understand that. And what's on is my husband says he'll have a bunch of cars and will add it to his collection and he says that at that point we'll keep stuff for him so he gets out and that's an idea and they like it

Hera

Zues

Olympus

No it's for you you to use any since I have zero confidence if you accomplishing anything a lot of people want to help me for real not 100% of course but a lot more than you dirt and I do understand that it's kind of like we have to drive around in it so we fix it right this idea is going ahead and we're going to try it and he says he doesn't think we're going to get it here and I'd like to know why and he says the vice president doesn't want it and the president and he doesn't know what the max I'm thinking they're probably like it deserve idiots and I think that he can drive up North with it cuz it is always drive all wheel drive Max things like that on occasion that was Hera and Zeus before it but for Christ's sake this is not going well isn't like us doesn't want to be near us doesn't think our stuff's going to work pummeling us because we're wrong we are wrong really we became a bucket of s*** it seems like VG is having her help and really we don't know how to do anything at least and these guys come out of nowhere and put it together this is pitiful

Trump

It's an idea to have some Wheels and that thing would rock down here I mean that's a cool car no these s*** is when I drive around and s*** boxes and the challenge him with super cars and stuff and lose and we know it it's bored out it started out around at 3:50 or 360 and it's too heavy it's important you boarded out to a 400 it should be a 400 he says that's true that's what it should be and it's like a 396 I mean nothing kicks ass and you put in all wheel drive and none of these cars will beat them off the line doesn't want to beat on it and doesn't want to raise super cars but he would if it was for some money on a short race and almost heard him pretty bad so he wants to get back at him and his people don't like him it's not that fast it's like 90 miles an hour to do a short race that's hardly anywhere this is faster than that but it's not that fast. I have to tell you there's an analogy with the Asians and they're in some sort of old car but it means that somebody tries to challenge him with some sort of Asian hot rod cuz they're outdated overweighted and antiquated and underpowered and he'd be some easy and Chrissy thinks that she's there and he says no you're just a small version of me and Hera says it's her it might be so they're all nuts now

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Olympus we're going to go ahead with this idea means it's going ahead and he really doesn't think they're going to get it to him it's because it's a Camaro and because of Steve and Scott and Bill pixel and other Max who think that he driving their car isn't right and he got it done that way and they want to point out that he's starting to drive their car so they're rethinking it no