A '67 SS396 Chevelle-Performance and Style
by Bill Holder
photos by Phil Kunz
Frank still carries the original warning tag on the steering column which states 'Use only Premium Fuel.' "Back in those days, the octane for premium fuel was 104 octane for premium. Today, I use Turbo Blue 110 leaded fuel which costs $4.82 per gallon. But using that fuel, it wasn't necessary to harden the valve seats," he explained.
There were numerous options on this brutish Bowtie machine with a Temperature Controlled Fan, Front Bumper Guards, and front power disc brakes which include the Rally-type slotted sport wheels which this example carries on all four corners. 
Inside features include the Strato-Bucket Front Seats, Center Console, Sports-Styled Steering Wheel, and Pushbutton AM Radio.
While a vast majority of this car is totally correct, Frank will admit to a slight deviation from factory specs with the addition of modern stock appearing Stewart-Warner gauges. "Hey, I need to keep track of the operation of that big engine sitting out there in front of me."
Thus far, there have been no trips to national events where you can bet that it would score high in the points. It does have its share of trophies in local shows.
"Heck, I have as much fun driving it as displaying it at car shows.
Frank laughed when he revealed, "Heck, if I had known how the values of these big block models would take off, I would have bought all I could have found back when I got this one!"
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