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Great find. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

Just looking at those pics, I feel like I've seen it before somewhere. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

I'll have to rummage through my Super Chevy Show pics from years ago. That paint scheme looks familiar.

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Great find. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

Just looking at those pics, I feel like I've seen it before somewhere. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

I'll have to rummage through my Super Chevy Show pics from years ago. That paint scheme looks familiar.

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I agree...I have seen it somewhere before too, I think? Or maybe just deja vu...

Cool car either way! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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OK, I'll go out on a limb and disagree with just about everyone. Personally, I think that car would look a gazillion times better painted garnet red/black top than it would with the pink/purple/ribbon job on it now. Garnet Red is a bad ass color, and looks super on a Chevelle. Note that I'm not knocking the car, Its very cool as-is no doubt, but the current paint job ain't anything I'm getting warm and fuzzy over, or one I'd feel bad about stripping off for a fresh coat of garnet. JMO. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

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I got to agree with Joe........
I like the way it is, but, if it's proven to be a copo....
Garnet red would be awesome, especially since there's not many of them out there.

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I also agree, not my cup of tea but just my .02 Nice find and do whatever makes you happy. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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It's bad ASS either way... that being said... I had a 69 SS 396 Garnet Red with Black Roof and guts and it does Looks killer together.

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don't change a thing... that car is a rolling history lesson as is. you paint the thing, you'll never drive it and then it turns into another garage queen, like 98% of the restored muscle cars out there. not that any of us here should tell you your business, but drive it and enjoy it, heck, take your daughters out in it!

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don't change a thing... that car is a rolling history lesson as is. you paint the thing, you'll never drive it and then it turns into another garage queen, like 98% of the restored muscle cars out there. not that any of us here should tell you your business, but drive it and enjoy it, heck, take your daughters out in it!

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a voice of truth and reason!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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At this stage, I tend to agree with leaving the paint and car alone, even though I'm personally 99.9% sure its a COPO.

If I happen to find a build sheet bringing my certainty level to 100%, I may change my mind. But then I'd have a lot more to worry about than just paint. Do I try and find an MQ block, or just go with a CE? I admit the chances of finding the numbers match block for this car is 0.01%. Do I get rid of things like the Cragers, ladder bars, modern ignition, etc.?

I don't know... if I recall, there were 323 COPO Chevelles, with 99 that went straight to Yenko, making mine one of only 224 cars.

Has anyone ever had luck looking back at old newspaper ads from dealers back in 1969? I know some lots would make the stock # the same as the car's VIN #. I tried this approach once while my buddy owned this, but it seems like trying to find a needle in a haystack.

And although I've said it before, I'll say it again... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ouguysrock.gif

Bob

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Enjoy the car. If you find docs along the way, start worrying and spending then. I agree that the odds of finding an original block are slim; but, you never know.

Good luck, hope to see you at a Northern Ohio cruise in one of these days.

Phil Woj.

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Cool find Bob..got to bring it to the ACES show near Clevland in Aug....almost in your back yard..Ill be there with mine! yourr really WOW everyone there! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

http://northernohiochevelleclub.com/j1/i...4&Itemid=52


ALbert

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I'll 2n'd that. You'll see some amazing Chevelles at the show. We'll look forward to seeing your car.

Phil Woj. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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Very cool car! It costs nothing to leave it the way it is and it's a personal touch by a previous owner. If you do happend to stumble on some paperwork or any part of the original drivetrain, then it might be the time to think about putting it back to original.

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Bob, Congrats on a great find. Looking forward to seeing it. I will agree with Phil and Al bring it to the ACES Show in August. Grady

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I still have the magazine with the writeup about Grady's COPO Chevelle black and white pictures and all. It was the first writeup on COPO Chevelles that I had seen since 1969. Even the NCOA didn't seem to know anything about these cars in those days. Both of our '69 cars were Baltimore and I didn't find build sheets in either. Fortunately, I have the GM of Canada documentation and the original bill of sale for the first car. Some people have found Baltimore build sheets so it does pay to check things out. It would be great if you did find that magical paper. It is gold in this day and age. Our Son's '69 Chevelle was red with the black vinyl top. A very sharp combination that everyone seems to love. Best of luck.

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Quit talking about it Bob and tear that interior out and find that build sheet! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Bob
Great car, can't wait to see her. I will be @ the ACES show with Grady and Phil. Try and come at least for the day on Saturday https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/laugh.gif
Take a look at last years show.
If you happen to be going to Solon some Tuesday, give us a heads up.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat...true#Post280448

Mike https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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EVEAN IF YOU FIND THE BUILD SHEET I WOULD LEAVE THE PAINT ALONE IT IS PART OF THE HISTORY OF THE CAR. I LOVE THE WAY IT IT LOOKS GOOD

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Wow... that does look like an awesome show, and yes, right in my backyard. The only problem is its the same weekend as the Woodward Dream Cruise, which I was considering going to. I was also half-considering towing Ribbon COPO out for Woodward, but if I have a chance to see a couple of COPOs in Westlake, I may change my plans.

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Personally, I'd skip the Dream Cruise and go to the Chevelle show. Woodward is a good time, but it can be a pain if you don't have a good parking spot. If you get into the traffic, it can take hours to move only a couple of miles.

Obviously you have a passion for Chevelles and the Northern Ohio Chevelle guys put on a great show.

Phil Woj

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Bob,
Here is a "MQ" engine for you. Its not mine. Just found the link for you.

http://www.chevelles.com/classifieds...192&cat=26

Cool car.

Eric

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Paint it red.

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Hmmmm, nice find... now if I could only find the build sheet to justify spending this kind of $$$ on a motor after just spending a sum of $$$ for the car itself, with a fresh 396 that I helped build.

My original plan was to enjoy this until winter, then pull the interior apart to try and find the sheet. I'm starting to reconsider.

The funny thing is... back in 1989, when I started college, after I sold my 69 Impala, my dream car was a 69 Chevelle with a blown 427, and this was before I knew anything about COPOs or Yenkos. Now I'm only 25 cubic inches (and $8200) away from that dream. I think I can skip the blower for now.

First things first... I have to sell my 70 LeMans. I still can't believe that exactly one week ago, I had no idea I'd have this Chevelle in my garage. I had plans to clean up my LeMans and have some fun with it over my week off. Now its for sale at my brother's house, and I'm thinking of ripping an interior apart on a Chevelle.

And thanks to all of you, any bit of buyers remorse I had is gone for good.

Bob

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My advice: don't worry about the MQ or the CE block...neither is original, so what's it matter...save your money on the stamped block and spend it on a good rotating assembly/valvetrain, or to put it back garnet & black!

Sweet find, though... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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I would stop typing and gut the interior! If you can find a build sheet.... BTW, the build sheet will actually say 'COPO 95xx' on it!!!

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The MQ engine on TC was sold recently. Perhaps to a member here https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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Even if it proves to be "officially" a COPO,I'd still leave it alone.In it's present condition,it takes me straight back to high school in the Seventies.It will still be just as much a COPO with it restored or un-restored.I absoulutely love this car.It's a traffic stopper either way!!!!.My two cents!!!......BILLJ

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Keep it as is!...you can always restore the car to original specs, but you can only have it as an original "Day 2" car once...right?...isn't that how it goes https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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I agree that this will remain a day 2 car. I personally never had the urge to find the original exhaust manifolds, AIR pump, carb, ignition, etc. to make a car "original".

As for the paint, I do think that if I do find a build sheet, I'll go back to Garnet Red. And maybe an MQ block. But I think that'll be all.

Changing subjects... how many of you plan on attending the ACES event on 8/17? I'm thinking it may be more fun than Woodward, at least this year. Not to mention my daughters and wife will have fun at the pool for the day.

And again, I can't say this enough... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ouguysrock.gif

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I'm going and I believe Mike (M22Mike) and Grady (1969GRB) are also going. I'm planning on bringing three 1969 Chevelles, if I can finish the current project in time.

Phil Woj

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Git er done Phil, I need something to drive too. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Mike https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Bill Rose and myself will be there..our friend Stan with his 72 SS 454 convert, Ken with his tripower 67 SS rag top and a host of others..and sweet tea in the lot after dark https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif.its the place to be!..hope you can make it.

ALbert

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Are you bringing your COPO, Albert? I see you had it there last year, I'd love to see it in person.

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The MQ engine on TC was sold recently. Perhaps to a member here https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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I actually bought the engine. It's in great shape.

OK, back to the original programming (don't want to hijack the thread)....

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Tom, I knew that https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif When you opened it up it was perfect, wasn't it? I wish it had been an MO, but I'm not that lucky https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif

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Tom, I knew that https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif When you opened it up it was perfect, wasn't it? I wish it had been an MO, but I'm not that lucky https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif

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Sure was. I'm pretty happy with it. Now if I could only restore the car quicker so I can get to driving....

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I'm going and I believe Mike (M22Mike) and Grady (1969GRB) are also going. I'm planning on bringing three 1969 Chevelles, if I can finish the current project in time.
Phil Woj

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Git er done Phil, I need something to drive too. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Mike https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Mike,

You'll either have a 69 Malibu (with ice cold ac, you might want that) or a 69 SS 4 speed convertible.

Looking forward to the show.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Phil Woj.

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Are you bringing your COPO, Albert? I see you had it there last year, I'd love to see it in person.

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it will be there https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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I would stop typing and gut the interior! If you can find a build sheet.... BTW, the build sheet will actually say 'COPO 95xx' on it!!!

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I have not seen “COPO” on the 427 Chevelle build sheets.
There are COPO numbers and special engine and rear end codes on the buildsheet.

It would have made things a lot easier back in the 1980s when we were trying to prove that there were 427 factory built Chevelles if it said COPO on the build sheet.

We were just finding odd looking numbers like 9562 9566 that we could not find listed in any books at that time.

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Now that the post has been HIJACKED here........

Phil, you forgot about me... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif I have a 67 rag top I can drive there!!! I plan on going right after work!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif

Rich https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif