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I talked with the owner when we were at Chevellabration. He was in our same hotel. From what I gathered in our conversation, he was going to leave it unrestored, except the things it may need to be operational.

He showed me where the seat had been repaired in one small spot, and a few other minor fixes.

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I am secure enough in my manhood to publicly admit a few things.
1. That Chevelle gives me a stiffy.
2. If I were left alone with that car I would be intimate with it.
3. No matter how amazing some of the masters restore cars today and some of the masters are really incredible I still like the unrestored ones the most.

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Great, just really really great. I have a building full of unrestored original paint cars. Les has been in there. ALONE. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif Where is my black light and the 55 gallon drum of Lysol????

Kidding aside, AWESOME Z16. I agree, nothing like an original car, no matter how scruffy. In fact, the scruffier the better! You can drive the wheels off them and nobody ever says "so, is it real?" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Colin

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Les , I pis%#d my pants laughing at your first 2 answers on the Z16 chevelle !!!! TOO FREAKING FUNNY

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Unrestored cars need no excuses, they are what they are... Awesome!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif

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Would love to have it in my garage!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif
Grady

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From what I gathered in our conversation, he was going to leave it unrestored, except the things it may need to be operational.

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Absolutely, IMO. Get the mechanicals sound, keep what needs to be fixed/replaced, and leave the rest as it is.

That type (not necessarily chrome) of fuel line fitting was also used on some (all, most, I have no idea) Rochester 2bbls.

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gorgous..

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Bill, Steve & Dave,

Thanks for the replies. Like I said, I wasn't being critical of the car; just trying to learn a little.

Also glad to hear the owner has no immediate plans to restore it. We can ALL learn from cars like this.

I wonder if he could be convinced to bring it to the next "Bloomington Survivor" event? I'm really sorry I missed the one this year, but plan to have it on my schedule for '09.

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The Bloomington Survivor Show was an excellent show for a first year event. This car would fit right in and would be appreciated for its historical significance and preservation status.