1970 Chevrolet Townsman Wagon with Factory LS-5 - Page 4

Draginwagon · #31 01-24-2006, 02:08 AM

Thanks for the Brochure stuff, I also found it in Hemmings Muscle Machines article on Big Blocks. Available in "Chevrolet".
In 25 years of doing this, it's the first wagon I have seen like this.

Draginwagon · #32 01-24-2006, 02:14 AM

Hi,
The Original buildsheet is torn in a couple places, and just above the Dealers name and address is a deteriorated and torn section. It is extremely fragile. So I photo copied it and put the original away.
Thanks again for the help.
Rich

Draginwagon · #33 01-24-2006, 03:04 AM

When my wagon was raced, according to what I was told, they said the Townsman was running 5:00 gears. These along with a few minor things were done by the dealer for racing.
When they restored the car, they put 3:73's in for drivability, and that's what is in it now.
It hooks up pretty good.

Chris396 · #34 01-24-2006, 01:11 PM

I almost bought an '70 LS5 Wagon from a friend of mine years ago. His grandfather had bought it new and still had the window sticker and protecto plate. He wanted a grand total of $500 for it but it was rough and I had no room.

Draginwagon · #35 01-26-2006, 02:07 AM

Please note COPO info retracted. But, it is everything else said.
Frame Off Restored, LS-5, Manual Steering, Manual DRUM Brakes, 3:73 rear gears in a 12 Bolt posi. Turbohydramatic 400, Radio Delete.
Questions Call 401-246-2051
or E-Mail [email protected]

**Rainer** · #36 01-26-2006, 02:37 AM

Surprising that they didn't order a steeper gear than the 2.73 if it was ordered to race. Looks like posi's all the way up to 3.55 were available in big Chevys in 1970.

Draginwagon · #37 01-26-2006, 03:30 AM

The Dealer installed 5:00's when they ran it from what I was told, so I am sure they just ordered what was stock in the 12 bolt.
I have 3:73's now, and that is plenty, especially for the highway trips I like to take.

**Mr70** · #38 01-26-2006, 03:49 AM

That is a good tooth back there.