Re: Canadian COPO found after 31 years of ownershi
 

Go with the orange peel, that's how it came. If you don't like the look, you can always take it down later. Most guys go through the anal-yzing effort of o/spray, % of gloss, drips, runs, errors, etc... and then make the clear coat look like a mirror. Each has his preference, but mine is to make it look like the original paint finish.

Re: Canadian COPO found after 31 years of ownershi
 

x2.

Although I've been told that modern single stage paint doesn't shine as well as the original lacquer paint did. Seeing as I have not been able to compare both up close, I'm not sure if this is true or not. Perhaps someone can chime in.

Re: Canadian COPO found after 31 years of ownershi
 

X3

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X4

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Eh, I like the paint to look a little better than new, but that's just me.

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Tim ask me to post this, thought some might enjoy the story and the picture. The image is a pdf file so it may not display unless you have Acrobat

I had dinner with the second owner, Keith Dagley, on Tuesday night. Great experience and interesting stories. In his time the car lost 1 street race. He lost traction and let a 1972 340 Duster beat him. He never knew what he had (COPO) but knew it was fast. He gave me the attached picture. 1972, him (21 years old) and his girlfriend. They were married shortly after the photo and are still married today. Awesome evening and he had fresh lobster on the stove.

COPO's 2nd Owner

Re: Canadian COPO found after 31 years of ownership
 

Here you go...cool pic!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n_untitled.jpg

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Very nice. LOVE the history. Good job tracking it down! Its always nice meeting new folks that can fill you in on your car's history. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Thanks Bruce. I wasn't sure how to get the pdf file to display correctly.

My understanding is that the car was in &quot;like new&quot; condition when this picture was taken. Would love to have seen it.

Re: Canadian COPO found after 31 years of ownership
 

Rick I just converted it to a .jpeg... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]


Let me know if you need anymore of the pics hosted....and keep us updated!

Re: Canadian COPO found after 31 years of ownership
 

Tim found these pictures he had taken about a year ago when he brought the COPO home.

The first one is of the COPO loaded in Nova Scoita ready for it's trip to Texas. Before it was loaded it literaly had not seen the light of day for 21 years. Not bad shape at all for speading 21 winters in a barn in Nova Scoita. The second picture is of the COPO crossing the Texas boarder and headed home.

http://katyclassiccars.com/69copo/halifax11.jpg

http://katyclassiccars.com/69copo/halifax352.jpg

Re: Canadian COPO found after 31 years of ownership
 

Great story and vintage pics. How's the resto coming along, any pics of progress ?

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GOING TO BE A TOP SHELF RIDE THAT ANYBODY WOULD GIVE THERE RIGHT N_T TO HAVE. GREAT STORY AND LOVE TO SEE THE CAR WHEN IT IS COMPLETTE AND BACK ON THE STREETS.

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Thought I would post some pictures taken of the COPO early in the process. On it's way to the blaster, primed and on the jig for a closer inspection. I obscured the last 3 on the hidden vin.

http://katyclassiccars.com/69copo/1a.jpg

http://katyclassiccars.com/69copo/2a.jpg

http://katyclassiccars.com/69copo/3a.jpg

http://katyclassiccars.com/69copo/4a.jpg

http://katyclassiccars.com/69copo/5a.jpg

http://katyclassiccars.com/69copo/6a.jpg

http://katyclassiccars.com/69copo/7a.jpg

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Very nice. Keep us updated. What a beauty she'll be!!

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TXSS you have a PM

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Tim ask me to post some updated pictures of the COPO.

A few things need to be correct but with the frame and the BE under it, it's back to the body shop.

I've also re-posted some previous pictures that were lost.

http://texasbuiltmusclecars.com/hostedpics/copo1.JPG

http://texasbuiltmusclecars.com/hostedpics/copo2.JPG

http://texasbuiltmusclecars.com/hostedpics/copo3.JPG

http://texasbuiltmusclecars.com/hostedpics/copo4.JPG

http://texasbuiltmusclecars.com/hostedpics/DSCF7789.JPG

Here are some of the previously posted pictures that were lost.

http://texasbuiltmusclecars.com/hostedpics/1.JPG
Fresh out of 20+ years in a barn.

http://texasbuiltmusclecars.com/hostedpics/2.5.JPG

http://texasbuiltmusclecars.com/hostedpics/7.JPG



http://texasbuiltmusclecars.com/hostedpics/5.JPG

http://texasbuiltmusclecars.com/hostedpics/6.JPG

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Nice!

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[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]


<span style="font-size: 17pt"><span style="font-weight: bold"> <span style="color: #FF6600"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'">PIPE DREAM</span></span>
</span></span>



http://texasbuiltmusclecars.com/hostedpics/1.JPG

Re: Canadian COPO found after 31 years of ownership
 

Yeah, fitting name!

Re: Canadian COPO found after 31 years of ownership
 

Is that an X11 or X22?

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Looks like X11...

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X11. When I bought the car my uncle (of some local street racing fame) called it nothing more than a Pipe Dream. I had Pipe Dream painted on it and took him for a gut wrenching ride. Needless to say he has followed this story with interest.

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Tim ask me to post some pictures of the COPO after it came out of the paint &amp; body shop. Getting closer.

http://texasbuiltmusclecars.com/Copo/1c.JPG

http://texasbuiltmusclecars.com/Copo/2c.JPG

http://texasbuiltmusclecars.com/Copo/3a.JPG

http://texasbuiltmusclecars.com/Copo/4c.JPG

http://texasbuiltmusclecars.com/Copo/5a.JPG

http://texasbuiltmusclecars.com/Copo/6a.JPG

Re: Canadian COPO found after 31 years of ownership
 

Very nice! Are you going to take it to MCACN?

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Time will tell. Our goal is to bring it to a major event such as MCACN or Super Car Reunion and have it judged. If not this year, next for sure. It will also be good to meet all the folks from this site who have provided valuable feedback/input (and parts). While I would never go down the 1 of ? road I would still like to get a better understanding of how many Hugger Orange RS COPOs exist (with my options M22, console, trim package, etc.). All I have is Stephano's - &quot;Officially, not very many&quot; LOL. First step is to fly the second owner down from Nova Scotia so he can drive it again.

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Tim/Rick..........Hubba Hubba!!!! She is looking fine. I love a HO COPO '69. Looking good. Keep us posted with lotsa pix. Anxious to see Rick's final product! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

Re: Canadian COPO found after 31 years of ownership
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CanCOPO</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Time will tell. Our goal is to bring it to a major event such as MCACN or Super Car Reunion and have it judged. If not this year, next for sure. It will also be good to meet all the folks from this site who have provided valuable feedback/input (and parts). While I would never go down the 1 of ? road I would still like to get a better understanding of how many Hugger Orange RS COPOs exist (with my options M22, console, trim package, etc.). All I have is Stephano's - &quot;Officially, not very many&quot; LOL. First step is to fly the second owner down from Nova Scotia so he can drive it again. </div></div>


Tim,sounds good. She's gonna be a beauty. MCACN would be a great place to take it...along with the SuperCar Reunion!

Re: Canadian COPO found after 31 years of ownership
 

Car looks amazing. Nice combo to have. I think I have a couple of other COPO RS hugger cars listed that were Canadian sold. I'll have to check.
Peter

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That would be fantastic. Thanks and much appreciated. Any records of other COPO cars (Chevelle or Camaro) that made it East?

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I'd say Stephano's comment is about as quantitative as you will ever get.

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I have not done any lookng about these COPO cars before ,I am pleased to see that there was COPO cars in Canada .For 27 years I have Showed friends my Z28 COPO car sitting between my 59 Cadillac convertable and my sons 69 GS Buick stage1 .Mine was bought in Hudson Quebec as a x44 and built in to a Z28 with the D MU22 and BE 410 rearend .Like you, I know all thee owners but don't know who built the car up I think they wanted the small block to get around insurance amd race under 5 liters I can send you some numbers if you em me .Mine only has 40,000 miles and only needs painting Fathom Green and 711 inside .

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Any records of other COPO cars (Chevelle or Camaro) that made it East?..........have alot of info on 4-5 canadian copos on the east coast and also 3-4 copo chevelles. Pm if you need any info.

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The Canadian Ponch site as alot of info on COPO cars that went East. Lots in Ontario.
http://canadianponcho.activeboard.com
You will have to search as I lost the exact link. It's a fairly extensive registry with links to pics and details. Approx. 70-80 COPO Camaros went to Canada. I forget the number of Chevelles