Page 5 of GM Performance Parts 2006 Catalog by GM Parts Direct

3 Summer School 70 Chevelle ight students from Washtenaw Community College (WCC) in Michigan had a unique answer to the age-old question, How did you spend your summer vacation? when they headed back to school this fall. Thats because they spent the summer modernizing a 70 Chevelle. The students seven men and one woman worked as a team and were selected based on their skills. Half are advanced students; the other half beginners. Some are specializing in mechanics, some in welding, and some in auto body. They put their skills to use installing a new drivetrain, a new interior, and of course, a new custom paint job. Their goal: have it ready in time for the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. The students had to make things happen in a compressed timeframe, said Eric Cunningham, Marketing Director. They received a lot of help from GM Performance Parts, but really came through by working together. It was a great learning process for all. In addition to being a featured vehicle in the SEMA show, the students work was showcased on Rides, the popular vehicle customization TV show carried by The Learning Channel (TLC). The team installed larger disc brakes on all four corners and upgraded the wheels from 15" steel to 18" front and 19" rear five-spoke forged aluminum mags. They also upgraded the original vehicles ride and handling with a Hotchkiss front and rear suspension. The Summer School 70 Chevelle is powered by a 620-horsepower, 650 lb.-ft. of torque ZZ572 GM Performance Parts engine mated to a GMPP Hydra-Matic 4L85-E four-speed automatic transmission. The electronic transmission is directed by a controller from GMPP, as well. The engine, transmission and controller are readily available from any GM dealership for enthusiasts wishing to do their own resto-mod muscle car. With the shortage of qualified automotive technicians, we felt a project like the Summer School 70 Chevelle would give these students a broader understanding of modern vehicle technology, said Lisa Reffett, GM Performance Parts Marketing Manager. Todays automotive techs are much more than mechanics; they are highly skilled professionals who need a passion for vehicles as well as analytical and cognitive skills. This project certainly brought out that passion. Todays automotive techs are much more than mechanics; they are highly skilled professionals who need a passion for vehicles as well as analytical and cognitive skills. E VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS ZZ572 GM Performance Parts engine (P/N 12498793) 620 hp 5500 rpm 650 lb-ft of torque 4500 rpm Hydra-Matic 4L85-E four-speed automatic transmission (P/N 17801260) Transmission controller (P/N 12497316) GMPP Serpentine belt accessory drive conversion (P/N 12498733) GMPP Bowtie gauges GMPP Performance Muffler Custom paint (Oh So Orange!) by PPG Complete new black leather interior Disc brakes on all four wheels Forged aluminum 18 (front) and 19 (rear) wheels As Seen On Rides !

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