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I wasn't singing Shelby Happy Birthday.

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I guess that I could have said that differently...lol! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

We had a good time...having never been to the gala before...

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Sounds like we're going to have to start calling you Cinderella!

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LOL

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That's the Corvette that was built by Jesse James and crew on the show "Monster Garage"

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Thanks so much for posting the pictures Bruce! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Boy, to the guy (clown) that put strips on the benchmark car.

nothing like cutting your own throat.

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Stripes on the Benchmark car https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/shocked.gif ....somebody OD'd on stupid pills https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif

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Hemi Charger 500

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...n_DSCF0693.jpg

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69 Charger 500's make me Gaa Gaa https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif
Thanks for the pic's Bruce.

Sam liked your rant about the stripes on the Blk LS6, in a word BOGUS ! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

Cold Ohio Mike

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Stripes on the Benchmark car https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/shocked.gif ....somebody OD'd on stupid pills https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif

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So much for "Originality and Correctness".

Hope someone with some integrity buys it and puts it back as it should be. (Please, tell me they didn't PAINT the stripes on. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif )

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Great Great Job Bruce Thanks https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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IF ANY OF YOU ATTENDEE'S WANT A COLLOSSAL LAUGH....

there is a white '70 Buick GS Stage 1 supposed GSX going across with a supposedly 560" engine and 1200hp and supposedly is a world record holder.... that's right, 1200hp..

has no roll bar or seat belts, but set an NHRA record, uh huh...

supposedly sponsored by Toth Buick back then, but the owner of Toth at that time has recently stated that he has never heard of the guy... okayyyyyyy

runs in the nines...

yeah, right

560" with a non-existent crankshaft on this planet ??

the car is so totally a fraud and misrepresented that i'm kinda surprised BJ is allowing the sale... then again, this IS BJ

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alert the media

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Here is the "Benchmark" when she was owned by a friend a few years back....
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http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...2/DSC00113.jpg

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In regards to the 1st vehicle, the "Benchmark LS-6"....

It can NO LONGER be called the "Benchmark". Some (insert expletive here) painted SS stripes on the car. As the buildsheets, my photo's http://s275.photobucket.com/albums/j...ars/Benchmark/ , and 15 other NSCC members will attest the car was "stripe delete" from the factory.

A nearly perfect example RUINED!
It is now just a nice low-mile LS-6.

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Cool pics - much appreciated!

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It can't officially be called a "stripe delete" car if it never had stripes in the first place.
How can you delete something it never had?
It came with the standard SS bulge hood,which didn't come with stripes automatically.
It would have to have been built with the optional RPO ZL-2 cowl Induction hood originally,
then requested that the accompanying D-88 sport stripes not be applied and a credit
issued upon delivery.

Oh God..I hope they don't read this and install a cowl Ind. hood.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

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Bruce,

Thanks for the shots and I will looking for todays. You do a great job and service for all of us!!!!! I just wish I could be there.
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It would have to have been built with the optional RPO ZL-2 cowl Induction hood originally,
then requested that the accompanying D-88 sport stripes not be applied and a credit
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It is a "D-88" car... the builtsheets are the proof. My personal experience (along with at least 15 other NSCC members) are based upon knowing the 2nd or 3rd owner of the car.

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Look familiar Chad? What a day. Nice Yenko too. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif
http://s275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319...enchmark_04.jpg

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Thanks for the shots and I will looking for todays. You do a great job and service for all of us!!!!! I just wish I could be there.
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Thanks Chris...here come the Tuesday pics! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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It is a "D-88" car... and I (and 15+ others) know the guy who pulled it out of a barn about 10 years ago... and it didn't have any stripes on it!

It is a "D-88" car... the builtsheets are the proof. My personal experience (along with at least 15 other NSCC members) are based upon knowing the 2nd or 3rd owner of the car.

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Welcome John D.
I think we are both in agreement,but your statement doesn't make sense.
If it WAS a D-88 car,which I'm saying it's not & so is it's buildsheet,
then it WOULD have had the stripes applied originally,which it didn't.
Are you referring to Dean Ribich?

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Yep, it's that time of the year again! The morning started off on a great note https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif

First, Holly woke up with a low grade fever...but she's doing okay.

Second, I went to get gas in the truck and while filling it up the wind (which is blowing hard today) blew my door shut and locked my keys in the truck https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/mad.gif

After calling the dealer, then roadside assistance, then the dealer again to get the VIN number and then calling ONSTAR (thanks Annie H. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif ) ONSTAR unlocked my truck and I was on my way. Got to BJ...and took a few pics...then went to go outside to take some more...and my sunglasses went missing https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

Oh well...got it all out of the way today!

So, without further wait...here's the Monday installment...all 222 pictures worth!

Can't wait to meet up with everyone https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Benchmark LS-6...

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...n_DSCF0480.jpg

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Bruce,if you see this guy again let him know this car is no longer "The Benchmark" of Ls6 chevelles,and that if he is the one that applied the stripes he is a total D-bag!

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Great pics Bruce!

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Bruce,if you see this guy again let him know this car is no longer "The Benchmark" of Ls6 chevelles,and that if he is the one that applied the stripes he is a total D-bag!

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I'll do it if you stand next to me... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Maybe I'm incorrect about the "D-88" thing... I'm not a "numbers" guy... And yes, the owner in question is Dean. (He is not a personal friend, but an acquaintance - and I don't want to get him involved by proxy.)

The entire reason for my "piping up" about this particular car is the fact that it is now RUINED. Stripes or no stripes the fact remains that the car was sans stripes in '02.... At or around the time it was folded/spindled/mutilated/probed/inspected and then deemed "The Benchmark" because of it's originality.

Now it has stripes. A major alteration to it's initial assessment of originality. The current owner(s) are still using (and marketing) the car as the "benchmark" when this keystone of reference has been irreparably altered.

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I know two of the previous owners of this car; Dean Ribich and Chad Blomberg, and am proud to call them friends. They both respected the car for what it was and gave it all the best treatment it deserved. Whoever now owns the car, and did this to it should be publically reprimanded and humiliated. Obviously not a true car person; most likely an ego freak more interested in themselves and money than the hobby. If I have offended that person, or anyone who upholds this travesty............. Mission Accomplished! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif

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What Dennis said.....

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Whoever now owns the car, and did this to it should be publically reprimanded and humiliated.

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Agreed, and let the search for a NEW quote/unquote "Benchmark" begin... as the current one has fallen from grace.

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One of my goals was to bring the Benchmark car to VetteFest and have it part of the display. I only found out about the stripes about a week ago. Maybe the new owner will remove them. Hopefully someone identifies the new buyer.

It was a beautiful car and one I spent a lot of time with over a couple year period and had been the main car that I have used over the years for the starting point of doing correct restorations.

Chad and I actually drove the wheels off this car one day......... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/shocked.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

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I'd like to have it and get it restored , but the 68.5k I'd pay won't get it bought. I'll just have to keep looking!

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Bruce,
Thank you for all the effort put into the picture taking. Since I am not there this is certainly the next best thing!

That '71 Corvette coupe with the Duntov plate is a LS6 ZR-2 car! It's lot 1290, if you could get some close up pictures of the engine I sure would appreciate it. I saw this car back in 1989 at a NCRS Corvette regional meet.

These cars are so unassuming. Sort of like the ZL-1 Camaros! All the good stuff is hidden in the engine, transmission, chassis! I now have 6 of the 12 of these on our 1971 LS6 survey/registry. It was consigned at B-J's building for 475K for awhile.

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I'll see what I can do Warren! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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With all due respect Howard, that car should NEVER be restored. Worst case, the hood, deck lid and rear panel should be repainted in DuPont 99L and the rest of the car should be left as is. This car can still be a rolling encyclopedia for restorers for years to come,.................... in the right hands.

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This is kinda cool.......Awesome job on the pics Bruce. Your dilligent efforts are much appreciated by many. Looking forward to seeing it thru your lens~ Sorry about the other "stuff" but at least the sun is out.

Get Charley to change the tire and go grab a cold one https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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"Blastolene B-702" - Notice how it appears to dwarf the big '59 Poncho behind it. GMC V-12 and a glass grille!

http://www.blastolene.com/b702_f.html

http://horsepowersports.com/blastole...rrett-jackson/

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"With all due respect Howard, that car should NEVER be restored. Worst case, the hood, deck lid and rear panel should be repainted in DuPont 99L and the rest of the car should be left as is. This car can still be a rolling encyclopedia for restorers for years to come,.................... in the right hands."

My thoughts exactly.
No disrespect Howard,but what you are suggesting to do is like throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
Who ever painted them on should be ridiculed for what they did,but don't take it out on the car.

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Was not the Black LS-6 Chevelle brought to B/J by Mark Young(aka The Z-28 factory). Interested to read if anybody challenged MR.Young on the incorrect stripes.

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Bruce,if you see this guy again let him know this car is no longer "The Benchmark" of Ls6 chevelles,and that if he is the one that applied the stripes he is a total D-bag!

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I'll do it if you stand next to me... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Ok! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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You guys need to make up a big "REVOKED" sticker to slap on his display poster. Kinda like those orange violation stickers they slap on your car window if you park in the wrong spot. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif I like how you think! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Thanks for the pics Bruce,I am enjoying them with my guys at the fire station. Is the green 1969 COPO Chevelle the one that use to run around the Hamilton Ontario area a couple years back by chance? It was always at shows with a Yenko Nova which I know is still in my area.

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No offense taken. The damage has been done and can't be undone...painting the deck lid, hood and panel back solid black still require "new" paint. The benchmark claim is lost and it shouldn't be advertised as such but I'm not inclined to tell someone how to raise their kids or how to keep their cars. I don't agree with adding the stripes to this particular car but if I wanted to control what happened to it I should have bought it. It has sold at least 3 times in the last 3 years and is for sale again. Anybody who feels strongly about the car can get a bidder number and get at it.

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And there you go...

BTW, I was in a media briefing...and who sat down next to me? Matt Stone...part of the on air talent at BJ. I casually mentioned that the black Benchmark Chevelle is no longer that...and is a pretty big story on the muscle car sites. He found it really interesting. He also said to email your opinions/concerns/shout outs...whatever....to [email protected] and who knows what might happen?

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And there you go...

BTW, I was in a media briefing...and who sat down next to me? Matt Stone...part of the on air talent at BJ. I casually mentioned that the black Benchmark Chevelle is no longer that...and is a pretty big story on the muscle car sites. He found it really interesting. He also said to email your opinions/concerns/shout outs...whatever....to [email protected] and who knows what might happen?

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Note to self..if I ever sell anything at BJ make sure to buy Bruce dinner before Media day https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif.Seriously though great effort once again for bringing it closer to us who aren't there brother! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif
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