Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

Rick,
Dam the boys over at that yellow bullet r ruthless.

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The 'bullet is a great resource but you gotta have a thick skin. Those guys can be brutal but I've read some of the funniest stuff in my life over there.

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I read 7 pages into the Yellow Bullet thread and could not handle anymore. Here is a link for those who are more patient that I. Lots of trash talking and ignorance with little info:

http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/sh...4&t=552260

Congrats on the awesome find by the way!

Jason

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Lot's of people on the Bullett with "Opinions"...........But....the knowledge base is lacking......

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lot's of people on the Bullett with &quot;Opinions&quot;...........But....the knowledge base is lacking...... </div></div>

You aint kidding [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img]

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Yeah, they do get pretty rough over there, but I do have a guy that is talking to me about the car I'm wanting info on.

Here's one of his PM's to me.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do you remember the car being blue at that time, or yellow, or maybe even red, as it was all those colors after the original black?</div></div>




<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It was black from the late 70's (as far back as I can remember) until early 90's. I don't know his real full name, My father is pretty ill at this time and won't remember. He, nor did anyone else mention him selling it. I talk to Cowboy a month before he passed, he was always at the track, and he talk about working on it, changing this and changing that.
It was change to an automatic in the 80's because he couldn't get the stick to launch correctly. I remember that pretty well, due to it being the only track rental I ever seen at Detroit Dragway in the early 80's. Cowboy and Fast Phil knew the owners pretty good and they let them test when ever they wanted..
Multiple colors was right up his ally being he was just a big old country boy having fun. What ever color his flat bed truck was the car soon followed. Hope this helps


Ahhhh, the memories... </div></div>

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The guys responding the way they do, to person they dont even know, should be steralized and their mommas punched in the mouth.
They were never tought the phrase &quot;if you dont have anything nice to say...

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Great findings Rick, keep it going [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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And that Racer-e165 guy... he was banned off the bracket talk forums. maybe more that once. He really is a jerk of the highest order.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great findings Rick, keep it going [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan </div></div>

I sure hope I can.
I've asked the guy if his dad has any pics of the car when Cowboy had it, since they were pretty good friends and all.

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It`s great to see car guys helping out car guys [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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Hey guys, for the record, don't mind that racer 140 asswipe from YB. Hes from NJ and has literally been banned from almost every website he has ever posted on. You won't ever see him talking like that ever, to anyone, unless its online. To be honest, he looks rather lonely everywhere he goes.... wonder why?

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fast67VelleN2O</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey guys, for the record, don't mind that racer 140 asswipe from YB. Hes from NJ and has literally been banned from almost every website he has ever posted on. You won't ever see him talking like that ever, to anyone, unless its online. To be honest, he looks rather lonely everywhere he goes.... wonder why? </div></div>

Yeah, there are a couple of em that just like to talk $&amp;#@. Glad they're having fun, as I just go on past what they say.

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[quote=Rixls6 Yeah, there are a couple of em that just like to talk $&amp;#@. Glad they're having fun, as I just go on past what they say. [/quote]

Good policy. Anyone who responds back just feeds the troll. I had that guy blocked on another forum. all he did was post the same garbage over and over. you can always tell the type by the mile long signature and huge picture or GIF at the bottom of their post. LOOK AT ME!!!

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I sure wish I had kept my L78 Post.

[img][IMG]http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps07cae6bf.jpg[/img][/img]

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Hi Ken,

How the heck are you doing....Your former Black L78 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan has been in my registry since 2006.

http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps07cae6bf.jpg

Dan

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The ignorance on that site is appalling... too much to put up with unless you have a purpose, good luck Rick, I love L78's especially in Black!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: firstgenaddict</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The ignorance on that site is appalling... too much to put up with unless you have a purpose, good luck Rick, I love L78's especially in Black! </div></div>

Something else over there. There have been a few guys trying to help, but no new info yet.
Thanks

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ZiggyL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I sure wish I had kept my L78 Post.</div></div>

May 6, 2006 - Does this ring a bell Krn?

http://www.pbase.com/don_lightfoot/image/148995063.jpg

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Thanks Dan.Last time I heard it was in BC.Great pic Don.Thanks.It was nice to meet you.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ZiggyL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks Dan.Last time I heard it was in BC.Great pic Don.Thanks.It was nice to meet you.</div></div>

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Don_Lightfoot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ZiggyL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I sure wish I had kept my L78 Post.</div></div>

May 6, 2006 - Does this ring a bell Krn?

http://www.pbase.com/don_lightfoot/image/148995063.jpg
</div></div>

More proof that these cars just keep bringing us together....Don I remember that discussion like it was yesterday.

Dan

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Unless I missed it, how do you know it's a real SS, if not a real L78 car?

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Alss</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lot's of people on the Bullett with &quot;Opinions&quot;...........But....the knowledge base is lacking...... </div></div>

You aint kidding [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img] </div></div>

what a waste of time, [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/bs.gif[/img] i hope you got a good lead though.

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

Ken, your close,...very close on your guess of BC , but the L78 post car ended up in Calgary, Alberta. Still driving it, hav'nt done the engine bay yet, but got it back to mostly back to how it left the factory,with the correct door panels, bench seat back in and all re-covered correctly, carpet out and vinyl flooring put in ( repo flooring, not original, but still hunting).... That car sure gets a lot of interest when it's out

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevelleheart</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ken, your close,...very close on your guess of BC , but the L78 post car ended up in Calgary, Alberta. Still driving it, hav'nt done the engine bay yet, but got it back to mostly back to how it left the factory,with the correct door panels, bench seat back in and all re-covered correctly, carpet out and vinyl flooring put in ( repo flooring, not original, but still hunting).... That car sure gets a lot of interest when it's out </div></div>
...And it looks terrific!!!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevelleheart</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ken, your close,...very close on your guess of BC , but the L78 post car ended up in Calgary, Alberta. Still driving it, hav'nt done the engine bay yet, but got it back to mostly back to how it left the factory,with the correct door panels, bench seat back in and all re-covered correctly, carpet out and vinyl flooring put in ( repo flooring, not original, but still hunting).... That car sure gets a lot of interest when it's out </div></div>

Bob,

You and Helmut can split the costs of shipping both &quot;Black&quot; Post Sedans to my next 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Reunion.

Dan

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I have a lead on who &quot;Cowboy&quot; was. Apparently he bought the car in the late 70's and has passed away now.
The same guy that gave me that lead knows the guy that Cowboy bought it from, and will be talking with him soon.
I don't know if he will be the original owner or not, but it still will help get me closer to finding the early history of this car.
Also it is believed that that guy will have old pics of the car. I sure hope so.
Stay tuned.

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[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a lead on who &quot;Cowboy&quot; was. Apparently he bought the car in the late 70's and has passed away now.
The same guy that gave me that lead knows the guy that Cowboy bought it from, and will be talking with him soon.
I don't know if he will be the original owner or not, but it still will help get me closer to finding the early history of this car.
Also it is believed that that guy will have old pics of the car. I sure hope so.
Stay tuned. </div></div>

Great news Rick.......

Kurt

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Rick,

Go get um, Best of Luck!

Dan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevelleheart</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ken, your close,...very close on your guess of BC , but the L78 post car ended up in Calgary, Alberta. Still driving it, hav'nt done the engine bay yet, but got it back to mostly back to how it left the factory,with the correct door panels, bench seat back in and all re-covered correctly, carpet out and vinyl flooring put in ( repo flooring, not original, but still hunting).... That car sure gets a lot of interest when it's out </div></div>

Bob,

You and Helmut can split the costs of shipping both &quot;Black&quot; Post Sedans to my next 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Reunion.

Dan </div></div>

I think that reunion should happen up here in Calgary... and will include Ken's Daytona Yellow Post Sedan!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78M22Rag</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevelleheart</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ken, your close,...very close on your guess of BC , but the L78 post car ended up in Calgary, Alberta. Still driving it, hav'nt done the engine bay yet, but got it back to mostly back to how it left the factory,with the correct door panels, bench seat back in and all re-covered correctly, carpet out and vinyl flooring put in ( repo flooring, not original, but still hunting).... That car sure gets a lot of interest when it's out </div></div>

Bob,

You and Helmut can split the costs of shipping both &quot;Black&quot; Post Sedans to my next 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Reunion.

Dan </div></div>

I think that reunion should happen up here in Calgary... and will include Ken's Daytona Yellow Post Sedan! </div></div>

I would consider that if the numbers were in your favor, but unfortunately most of the Real Post Sedan's are in the U.S.

Start planning on making a trip in 2014.

Dan

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Yes Rick, stay on his trail!! Yea there's getting to be a few Post cars in Calgary eh Dan ! Between , mine, Helmuts new find, and the Yellow Post car of My buddy Ken,....

We got lucky, and as I always say,.....&quot;even a blind squirrel gets a nut every once in a while&quot; !!

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Yep, I think it's Great that a few Great 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedans are now in Calgary....back in 2007 when Alan and Helmut attending my first Post Sedan Gathering is where they really became fans of these great Chevelles [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif[/img]

Dan

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Glad to hear you still have it Bob.Someone told me you sold it to a guy in BC.Did you sell the blue 69 SS?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevelleheart</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ken, your close,...very close on your guess of BC , but the L78 post car ended up in Calgary, Alberta. Still driving it, hav'nt done the engine bay yet, but got it back to mostly back to how it left the factory,with the correct door panels, bench seat back in and all re-covered correctly, carpet out and vinyl flooring put in ( repo flooring, not original, but still hunting).... That car sure gets a lot of interest when it's out </div></div>

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Little by little a story is emerging from a guy that knew one of the long-time owners of this car, &quot;Cowboy&quot;.
Here is one of the tidbits he recently told me.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was there when he was painting the car the color is now, cowboy painted it him self in a two car garage off John R and Oakland in Detroit. He cut the hood and had a dual snorkel air cleaner on it with hoses running down to the headlights. He used to call it the robot from the show lost in space because when it was running the motor would shake and it looked like when the robot would say &quot;Danger, Danger&quot; he used to joke and say that the car was telling all of us other racers danger was coming. LOL </div></div>

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Little by little a story is emerging from a guy that knew one of the long-time owners of this car, &quot;Cowboy&quot;.
Here is one of the tidbits he recently told me.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was there when he was painting the car the color is now, cowboy painted it him self in a two car garage off John R and Oakland in Detroit. He cut the hood and had a dual snorkel air cleaner on it with hoses running down to the headlights. He used to call it the robot from the show lost in space because when it was running the motor would shake and it looked like when the robot would say &quot;Danger, Danger&quot; he used to joke and say that the car was telling all of us other racers danger was coming. LOL </div></div> </div></div>

Rick,

How fitting, why are we (you included) not surprised [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Great story!

Dan

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Man am I depressed. I looked at this car a few years ago when I was looking for a cheap drag car. I was so intent on finding a drag car I didn't pay much attention to what the car actually was. It's been on the Michigan craigslist for a while this time. Good catch guys. For you guys to realize what it was from pics and I didn't catch it in person means I need to pay more attention. Good luck with it!!

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Rick,
For what ever reason when my eyes opened this morning this car was on my mind. Anymore progress on this beauty?

Re: Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found
 

Ditto,was curious how the project has progressed if any lately.