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The chrome reverse are too cool.

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my 67 SS
http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/...psd0d7b8aa.jpg

my father in laws 69 Dick Harrell back in the day
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3928/...84af0d74_c.jpg

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Wow what a great shot. Thanks

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Earlier I posted the picture above, of the “King Rat’. Because the photo has a great story on how I acquired it, I thought it should be shared with you.

As most of you are aware, this past summer a new service became available from the NCRS, where they may be able to provide for certain GM VINs, production build dates along with dealer information. A short while after sending the VIN for my 69 Nova SS L78, I received my document. It stated dealer code 716 and zone 4, which equates to RAPP Chevrolet, in Marion SD. The story gets better, to find the dealer still in business that started 75 years ago!! After sending them an email inquiring about my car, I received a call from Mr. Rapp. The story gets better, as he was able to provide me with a copy of the original invoice!!! And better yet, Mr. Rapp is still in contact with the person who they sold the Nova to new and also passed on his contact information. I spoke with the original owner several times and we’ve shared lots of information about the car. He was also so kind to send photos.

As a side note, Mr. Rapp is also the owner of the Thunder Valley Dragways in Marion SD, where most of the miles were put on the Nova, ¼ mile at a time!!

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Cool story and car!

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Cool car [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bt8111</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Earlier I posted the picture above, of the “King Rat’. Because the photo has a great story on how I acquired it, I thought it should be shared with you.

As most of you are aware, this past summer a new service became available from the NCRS, where they may be able to provide for certain GM VINs, production build dates along with dealer information. A short while after sending the VIN for my 69 Nova SS L78, I received my document. It stated dealer code 716 and zone 4, which equates to RAPP Chevrolet, in Marion SD. The story gets better, to find the dealer still in business that started 75 years ago!! After sending them an email inquiring about my car, I received a call from Mr. Rapp. The story gets better, as he was able to provide me with a copy of the original invoice!!! And better yet, Mr. Rapp is still in contact with the person who they sold the Nova to new and also passed on his contact information. I spoke with the original owner several times and we’ve shared lots of information about the car. He was also so kind to send photos.

As a side note, Mr. Rapp is also the owner of the Thunder Valley Dragways in Marion SD, where most of the miles were put on the Nova, ¼ mile at a time!!
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Congrats! please post the photos when you get them. That's winning the car lottery...

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You should start a thread just for your car!!

Great history.

Ryan

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...008_183603.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...008_183631.jpg

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They were cool 50 years ago,and they will still be cool 50 years from now. Nick
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1-img_0921.jpg

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The King Rat Nova is very nice...We are restoring a COPO Camaro that was also called the King Rat!...BKH

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 68z</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They were cool 50 years ago,and they will still be cool 50 years from now. Nick
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That Vette has a GREAT look with the Cragars and vintage-style bias plys! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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68Z, great car, and I knew that was SW PA as soon as I looked at your picture; that place is unmistakable.

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I've always been a Cragar guy.https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8-000_0004.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...-parts_037.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...-parts_027.jpg

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Looks great Bill [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

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Thanks Bruce.

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Now that is my kind of Coffee Mug [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img]

Dan

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It's heavy enough empty let alone full of coffee!Does anyone know the history of these mugs?Think they are called lug mugs because of their shape.Did you receive one when you bought a set of Cragars or did speed shops sell the mugs?

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Cragars without a car https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7344-image.jpg

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Vince !!!!
I don't see any signs of black rubber on the ground or on your 1/4 panel..... is this just another car with vintage slicks that can't lay down a 10 ft patch of antique M-H Rubber.????? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]
Hey! she looks great !!!! keep the rubber on the tires, we have enough new tires out there to burn off....
Tom

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Here are some pictures I took about ten years ago of the King Rat 69 Chevelle SS. Has a 427 in it.

- Warren ]

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...9-image086.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8-image085.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...0-kingrat2.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1-image092.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7463-kr427.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5-image058.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6-image094.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7-image097.jpg

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great shots. looks like they bolted and welded the ladder bars to the axle. tuff looking Chevelle! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img]

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The King Rat Chevelle was featured in Hot Cars magazine about 1973 or so.

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I have always loved the King Rat '69 Chevelle. Who owns it today? Love to invite this Chevelle and owner to another event I am working on
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyandpontiac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Cragars without a car https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7344-image.jpg
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Dan,

Love them!

Dan

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Wow, the King Rat! Very cool. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

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Thanks Dan, Now I just need to get me a Chevelle to put them on!

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What year Chevelle you looking for?

Dan

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1969 and 1970 are my favorite one,

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Perfect stance, color and wheel/tire size. Just a clean little '65

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That looks like every other '65 that ran around the south hills of Pittsburgh back in the '70's.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyandpontiac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1969 and 1970 are my favorite one, </div></div>

GOOD TASTE - See you in January.

Dan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WorkinProgress</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here are some pictures I took about ten years ago of the King Rat 69 Chevelle SS. Has a 427 in it.

- Warren ]

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...9-image086.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8-image085.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...0-kingrat2.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1-image092.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7463-kr427.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5-image058.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6-image094.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7-image097.jpg


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That car is all sorts of yes... Love it

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markinnaples</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That looks like every other '65 that ran around the south hills of Pittsburgh back in the '70's. </div></div>

Yup. Reminds me of South Park in about 1988. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: novadude</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markinnaples</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That looks like every other '65 that ran around the south hills of Pittsburgh back in the '70's. </div></div>

Yup. Reminds me of South Park in about 1988. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img] </div></div>

Novadude, I lived right by the entrance to South Park off Lebanon Church, and spent most of my teen years cruising Corrigan. Where ya from?

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Wow Mark, looks like you lived just south of the Chevy dealer
across from the airport, I bought and sold several vehicles
there.
Also named my race Vega the 'Monongahela Hell Billy&quot;
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbt...opics/466155/1

DH [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]

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Hey Dicky, I lived about 5 miles from Century III Chevrolet, down by Griffith Funeral Home, The Curry Hotel (strip club) and not far from Daniel's Hardward and The Nativity Church.

I have a sister who lived in Bentleyville, Charleroi and now in Allenport. Wow, awesome Vega; that rollcage is a work of art.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markinnaples</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: novadude</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markinnaples</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That looks like every other '65 that ran around the south hills of Pittsburgh back in the '70's. </div></div>

Yup. Reminds me of South Park in about 1988. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img] </div></div>

Novadude, I lived right by the entrance to South Park off Lebanon Church, and spent most of my teen years cruising Corrigan. Where ya from? </div></div>

West End (Sheraden). Haven't lived in Pittsburgh for 20 years though (other than a brief time in the north hills from 2001-2003). My wife is from Bethel Park. Born in 1972, so most of my time in south park was ~1989-1992.

The steel city is definitely a &quot;car town&quot;! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]