Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Very Cool Sam!! Sam, can you tell from that original rear picture of the car if the exhaust tips were the rolled edged style or straight?? I was just curious..

Thanks Rich

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Hey Rich, looking closely at my photos taken on the day after car was delivered, I think they look like the non-rolled tips. Also, this is an 06A built car and believe the problems with the rolled tips retaining moisture had been determined by June and therefore I think had already been pulled from production lines.

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Thanks Sam....

Rich

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Sam, what a spectacular car. I have 1 of 6 1970 L-78 Chevelle Convertible - however I think yours beats me head to head on the show floor.
Thanks for sharing your story.

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Thanks Dave and welcome aboard. You've got some nice iron yourself. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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I got a care package from Wayne today including this photo of Wickline Chevrolet's salesman, Hoover Potter, (I pictured him to be much older for some reason https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif) handing the keys to Wayne. There were some other items in the care pkg which I will photograph/scan and post later. Sure made my day! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...Velle/0715.jpg

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This is my first post here and I wanted to point out this picture was probably taken 40 years to the day as of today 6/13/09. Pretty cool!

RMX

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

You are most definitely right Anthony. I know this fact will not be lost on Wayne. He is very numbers and dates oriented (particularly the # THIRTEEN! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/shocked.gif ). Your post is a good reminder for me to give him a call and touch base with him on this special anniversary.

BTW, Welcome aboard! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

I had the pleasure of seeing this car in person at the Scottsdale pavilions show within the last month or so, beautiful car !!!!

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Thanks Jim. Introduce yourself next time you are at the Pavillions. I look forward to meeting you.

I did call Wayne today and caught him chopping wood while he waited for his lawn to dry so he could mow it. I started off by wishing him a "happy anniversary" - he didn't miss a beat and knew exactly what I was talking about. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

The name is Tuck..........Wayne Tuck.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...Velle/0430.jpg

Dapper Wayne was dressed to the nines on his wedding day doing a great impression (American version) of the infamous James Bond with his faithful (and capable) steed by his side. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

-----Just noticed the remote control mirror, Sam. Very cool https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif......Bill S

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Bill - Wayne's Dad recommended the remote control mirror as a safety feature. Wayne's Dad is as influential in his life today as he was back in the 60s. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif Its an odd option for a hi-po Chevy. How many solid lifter cars out there had remote controlled mirrors? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif Another important influence on Wayne's life back then (today too) is his little sister (14 yr difference) Rosemary. She attended most of his races and even wrote about him in her school reports. Wayne doted over her like big brothers do and they have always been real close. Wayne asked Rosemary to be the flower girl on his big day... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...Velle/0454.jpg

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Very special stuff Sam.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Very cool photos Sam, and didn't all of the Z16s have remote mirror?

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Forgot about this photo. It is blurry, but I found it interesting. This was taken on 2nd day of ownership. Note that the smog equipment https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif is already history!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...hevelle027.jpg

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Sam, Like I said, if I ever could own a '69 (other than my ELC), my wet dream would be your car. It has EVERYTHING I like in a cool car.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Interesting Sam. No overspray on the intake and crossover hose that I can see. I've got a picture of a friend's 69 Baltimore L78 Chevelle shortly after he bought it which shows the same scenario (A.I.R. also gone).

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Power was measured in how fast the smog was removed after these cars left the showroom floor. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Dan.

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Brilliant deep groove shine, a little less bright alt. fan, diamond mesh a/c screen, yellow tip on oil stick. I don't think this was a flash shot, but that aluminum intake man. looks very bright too.

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

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Man that is on eof the sweetest chevelles on the planet!!! I am envious!!!!

Sean

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

awesome!

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Nice addition to the thread Sam.

Phil W.

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

<span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">I made my way back to AZ this past week as we were having one of the daughters of our German friends stay with us. Toward the end of her visit, 3 of her college mates joined us as well. They are all 3rd year students in Bio-Engineering and were sharp as a whip and very engaging. One of the fellows enjoys photography and is quite good at it. He is also a car freak! He really liked our black SS and asked to shoot it once we got back from a desert tour at the end of the day. I had mentioned that the HMM cover shot was done with old strobes in order to illuminate the car after sunset. Well this kid is quite innovative so he removed his camera's flash unit and ran around the car flashing it off with a 50+ second exposure and the results were quite interesting....</span></span> [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif[/img]


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...e/P2052136.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...e/P2052139.jpg

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

very cool pics, i really like night time, lights on shots, even stuff at night at a gas station.

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Good stuff Sam.

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Nice sam, great kids as well!

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Hey Eddie. It was Andy who experimented with the lighting and made the results of the photo shoot look a lot easier than they were.

BTW, Eddie hosted our 4 Deutschland friends, my wife and one of my sons at his Super Bowl extravaganza party while I headed back to Ohio. They all said they had a ball (altho the Germans thot for some reason it was suppose to be a soccer match [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] ) Big <span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">THANKS</span></span> Eddie! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

Here's a couple more post sunset shots....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...e/P2052131.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...e/P2052126.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...e/P2052128.jpg

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

The car is what makes everything else look nice, great pics Sam.
Thanks for sharing.

Dan

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

that car looks so so nice, first shot looks the best (should be in a calender)

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Looks AWESOME Sam!!! I see this car at MCACN this November with some others...... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif[/img]

Rich

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Sam, that car just screams &quot;BAD&quot;!

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Awesome shots, Sam! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Sam
Since nobody has asked
Can I have it?

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bruce</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sam
Since nobody has asked
Can I have it? </div></div>

Ummm...sorry to burst your bubble Bruce but...

Pg 1-Charley asks if he can have it
Pg 2-Dan Vasic asks if he can have it
Pg14-Charley asks if he can have it...twice, in two different posts!

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Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Having Sam`s and Phil`s - both Black, red guts, red side stripe twins....parked next to one another at the 2012 MCACN will be a treat for us all! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Having Sam`s and Phil`s - both Black, red guts, red side stripe twins....parked next to one another at the 2012 MCACN will be a treat for us all! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan </div></div>

The two cars should have their own display ! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Grady

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1969grb</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Having Sam`s and Phil`s - both Black, red guts, red side stripe twins....parked next to one another at the 2012 MCACN will be a treat for us all! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan </div></div>

The two cars should have their own display ! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Grady </div></div>

Grady,

Yes, speaking with Sam and Phil....this is the plan.

Dan

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

Black cars suck.

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

I hear you DC, stick with it though. In fact give it another 42 years or so and I think it might grow on you. But if not, I'll take that old black Malibu off your hands for you!!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

Re: Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!
 

And I'll take yours off your hands to make room for Cumby's! Can't see enough of that car Sam. One of my all time favorites [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif[/img]