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Re: RogerD's 1969 Dick Harrell Chevelle
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORIGLS6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RogerD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
hopeful I'm not offending anyone with pictures of circa '69 stuff that's been rebuilt for my project. </div></div> [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img] Roger, we're all waiting impatiently for more of those <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-size: 11pt">offensive</span></span></span> photos! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] </div></div> Damn, and some of us old guys are more impatient than others!! cumby >>>>? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/santa.gif[/img] |
One year ago today!!!
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One year ago today at about 6:00AM this morning . . .
FOUND MY ’69 DH/COPO Chevelle – didn’t announce it to the world until ink had dried on the title transfer and the car was residing in my driveway a few days later! About this time last year, I was scrambling – trying to contact the seller (via his CraigsList email) – he was not responding and I had a knot in my stomach the size of a basketball. I called my wife about 4:30PM to tell her I had to fly to Chicago and the plane departed TX in about an hour. We both left work immediately, met at the house, scrambled for the airport and I just made the flight. When I arrived Chicago, a rental car had already been reserved and a couple of hours later (around midnight), I pulled into Ottawa and started looking for a place to sleep (ha, ha). A local motel provided a room – I started checking on line for a local storage place – the guy at the first 800 number I called would not accept ‘non running’ cars. Second 800 number, a lady answered and I proceeded to tell about an ‘antique’ car that I needed to store for a short period. She asked me what it was and I explained that it was a ’69 Chevelle in which my wife and I had our first date – she just couldn’t say no, and my storage unit was lined up. Next morning, I met the seller at his storage unit – turned out, it was the same facility in which my newly rented space was located. A bit later after our deal was concluded, the seller helped me push the car out of his unit and roll into my unit located 1 space away from his. How could it get any better – just meant to be!! The storage unit would up costing me $1.00 (that’s one buck) while the car was there – they were having a ‘special’ for the first 30 days . . . It’s been a hectic year to say the least but the loose ends are tied up and we are making progress daily on the restoration. THANKS to all who have followed our story and bolstered our spirits along the way. Couldn’t have made it without you!! Kind regards :) |
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Happy Anniversary Roger! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
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It was meant to be Roger. It will be a very sweet reunion when you and your wife take your 'second' date in that Chevelle. Maybe you should sit in back for old times sake...... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] Thanks for including us in your story to bring the car back to it's roots.
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Swell story Roger. Holy cow! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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It has been our pleasure to follow the reunion with your Chevelle. Hope to see it done someday.
And please keep us up to date. Mike [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] |
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Thank You for sharing it with us,as it's people like you who make this hobby so interesting.
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Very cool!!!
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Re: RogerD's 1969 Dick Harrell Chevelle
Dang Roger! That's a welcome site. You've got to be stoked!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]
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Had a nice chat with Roger on the phone the other day. Hopefully we can meet some time in the future.
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Firewall on my '69 DHPC Chevelle . . .
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Cool Roger. On a side note, I just media blasted a 70 Z28 and the firewall looks like a kindergarten chalkboard. Any grease pencil staining will remain on the bare metal if soda or plastic media is used.
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Hi Rick:
The "72" (that went away) seem to be straight forward (if "72" = Paint code). Do you (any one else chime in here) have any idea on the significance "1/20" to the right of the heater cut out and "X X X" over the transmission tunnel? |
Re: Frame, Metal and Paint restoration have begun
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Frame, front & rear end parts . . .
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Really cool roger!
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RogerD's 1969 Dick Harrell Chevelle
Good time of the year for body and paint work - not too hot, not too cold. Looking forward to posting progress pictures soon . . .
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ORIGINAL COLOR - Monaco Orange from the factory . . . :)
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Sweet! Moving right along!
Jason |
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Work in progress :)
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That's what I'm talkin about! Real clean - real nice Roger!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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Sweet! Thanks for the pix & updates Roger. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]
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That's a lot of experience and attention to detail.
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Looking real good Roger [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
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Comin' along nicely Roger. Yeah BABY!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]
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Not a clone . . .
Not a 'wanna be' . . . Not a 'coulda, woulda, shoulda' :( The 'real deal' . . . Bonafide, documented with original documents . . . Authentic 1969 COPO/Dick Harrell Chevelle . . . With the original owner again . . . :biggthumpup: |
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There is a Monoco Orange 69 SS396 (supposed 375 hp) 4 speed car with (if I recall correctly) white SS stripes a few miles from here. Car has a partial broadcast sheet and I have been trying to acquire the car for a while now. Has been sitting for over 30 years. Would be neat to see a display with several of these cars together.
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Good morning Rick:
It would indeed - wonder just how many Monaco Orange Chevelles were mfg in '69? Back in the day, I don't recall seeing another Monaco Orange 69 Chevelle in or around Kansas City/St Joseph area in any of the places I frequented. I'm sure there were a few out there . . . Talked to the guys yesterday where the car is undergoing restoration - car was in the paint booth, Monaco Orange being applied. Fenders, doors, trunk lid, nose panel and hood have already been painted. Can't wait to see the pictures - frame should be going back together this week as well, more to follow as soon as I have pictures . . . |
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Looking good Roger!
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You can't help but love that color!!!! The car looks great !!
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Looks <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic"><span style="color: #FF6600"><span style="font-size: 26pt">GREAT</span> </span> </span> </span>Roger!!
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Together again :)
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You guy's look like your havin' a ball with that. Keep the updates comming.
Mike [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img] |
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Best part is, your wife looks as excited as you are. That helps let me tell ya!
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Hi Rick:
Excited - we are both about to bust at the seams :) |
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A little help from a friend :)
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Roger,
I have watched this thread for a while now and have yet to chime in. I must say, this is definitely one of the BEST musclecar stories I have ever heard. I would be just as excitied as you and the wife. Can I be there just to watch when You do the first burn-out in over 30 years?? haha...I'll bet that Harrell prepped Rat really smoked the tires back in the day !! Nuttin' like a reallll..documented...Big Block...solid lifter 427...COPO..Harrell..hugger Orange...(what else??)..69 chevelle...and to top it off...with the "ORIGINAL OWNER" !!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS ON GETTING YOUR BABY BACK!! max |
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Close but not the same as the old one :(
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Way cool Roger!! Boy, you can't swing a stick with out hitting a DH Chevelle these days!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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I wish I had something I could send ...
This IS a GREAT story . . . |
Re: RogerD's 1969 Dick Harrell Chevelle
Hi Jim:
Your good wishes and kind thoughts are more than enough :) |
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