Re: Stripe Delete JL8 Z28
 

As found please. Do not remove it.

Re: Stripe Delete JL8 Z28
 

Having dismantled plenty of '69s back in the day I know what I expect to see. Others may also know and commenting about it here doesn't help.

Photographing it in the car is better than nothing but could establish that it was molded in off-white plastic. With the hood open, take photos of the backside and inside top. If you can, get photos of the underside also.

If the grille is molded in black plastic we are back to square one. Doesn't prove it was built with it.

Removing the grille is some work; the bumper, headlamp bezels and grille reinforcement have to be removed first. Paint could be scratched and parts damaged. And it may not prove anything. I'd rather let sleeping dogs lie than risk any of that. I understand if you would rather not.

Re: Stripe Delete JL8 Z28
 

X33
Factory Installed JL8 Option(documented with POP)
Stripe Delete " -- " Paint Code
Headlight Washers (only a handful of non-RS cars had this option)
Custom Interior with fold down rear seat
Rear Window Defroster
Radio Delete
No Console
No Tachometer (Gas gauge only)
Originally ordered with an Endura Bumper (Has chrome bumper now, I did that when I owned the car the first time around.)
There is a guy named Tony N. from California (at that time) on this site that I sold the Endura Bumper to, he actually helped me locate the car, long story, happy ending. Car was buried in a garage since 1985, that NJ Inspection sticker is still in the window.

Original paint and interior.

I was the third owner, purchased the car with 12,000 miles on it, personally knew the second owner, have spoken on the phone with the original owner, I sold it in 1977 with 14,000 miles on it, purchased it back with 22,000 miles on it.

Re: Stripe Delete JL8 Z28
 

We had a Dusk Blue JL8 stripe delete Z/28 stored in the building in my CPX days. Probably around 1990 or so. Story was it was purchased in Denver by a member of the Air Force who was from Milwaukee originally.

While I don't believe it is the same car, it is quite a coincidence.

Re: Stripe Delete JL8 Z28
 

----As I think I said earlier, there was apparently a 3rd Dusk Blue stripeless 69 Z. I saw it at a Chevy dealership in Newton Ma. prior to delivery to the new owner. It was loaded with options and made quite an impression on me. I never saw it again, however. Triple coincidence!......Bill S

Re: Stripe Delete JL8 Z28
 

I vaguely recall it had an aftermarket wood steering wheel and I think black houndstooth. It was either a nice restoration or original. Almost certainly still around.

Re: Stripe Delete JL8 Z28
 

This car was delivered to Zabriskie Chevy in Paterson, NJ and never left the state. Zabriskie Chevy has been closed for years. In speaking to the original owner he had a friend at the dealership and ordered the car as it was delivered. It is a very early May build car.

Re: Stripe Delete JL8 Z28
 

Looking forward to the photos Tom. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

Re: Stripe Delete JL8 Z28
 

Mark,

The black plastic standard grill shows available in my 12-1-68 parts book along with the standard silver grill.

January 1973 the standard silver grill was discontinued and you were to use the standard black grill as its replacement.

There are also two grills for R.S., one silver and one black.

- Warren

Re: Stripe Delete JL8 Z28
 

Warren,
It's surprising that the black standard grille was available that early considering it is not what was used in production?
Mark