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My wife and I were married in 1968 at a church 4 blocks from Cormier Chev dealership in Long Beach, CA. SS

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So do I foresee a renewal of marriage vows at this same little church and a 68 Rallye Green 427 Camaro out front with tin cans and other items attached to the back of the car with a JUST MARRIED sign in the back window??

That would be so cool. I would make that trip, someone needs to take pictures

Re: DANA "427" Camaro found...thanks to Jeff Chlupsa
 

shut up and get that motor and tranny bolted in the car so I can get it here to see it for the first time. no more stalling!

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what's Marcel's phone number?

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My wife and I were married in 1968 at a church 4 blocks from Cormier Chev dealership in Long Beach, CA. SS

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So do I foresee a renewal of marriage vows at this same little church and a 68 Rallye Green 427 Camaro out front with tin cans and other items attached to the back of the car with a JUST MARRIED sign in the back window??

That would be so cool. I would make that trip, someone needs to take pictures

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Now THAT would be the ULTIMATE DAY TWO EXPERIENCE! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: DANA "427" Camaro found...thanks to Jeff Chlupsa
 

Jeff already got it running and has been doing hole shots all day. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

Re: DANA "427" Camaro found...thanks to Jeff Chlupsa
 

I will pass over 100 restored ones to see an unrestored one no matter the number of scars or condition... it is almost impossible to duplicate the patina and way they were built... and campaigned back in the day.

Re: DANA "427" Camaro found...thanks to Jeff Chlupsa
 

I agree i love an unrestored car with battle scars. It tops the scales at way Cool !!!!!!Jeff

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Jeff already got it running and has been doing hole shots all day. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

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lmao https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: DANA "427" Camaro found...thanks to Jeff Chlupsa
 

Hey Rob, why not make this a feature car now, before it's restored? You've got the pictures and story, and it is almost April. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif
Andy https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Hey Rob, why not make this a feature car now, before it's restored?

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I'll second that!

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If you really want it done, I would suggest going straight to the top.. Marcel. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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https://www.yenko.net/attachments/262...ne_install.jpg

guess who's behind the camera...

Re: DANA "427" Camaro found...thanks to Jeff Chlupsa
 

engine is installed and the motor mounts are tight, thanks to Erika [Marcel's older sister]

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/262...ne_install.jpg

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What are the odds that Gagliano would be out there too https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Re: DANA "427" Camaro found...thanks to Jeff Chlupsa
 

Bert found the rear black California license plate with '68 &amp; '69 stickers, Cormier plate frame and the original California Title that was never surrendered to Hawaii DMV which further authenticates the 1,719 original odometer miles. lol... <font color="red"> that's less than 45 miles @ year since new. </font>

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/262..._AND_Frame.jpg

Re: DANA "427" Camaro found...thanks to Jeff Chlupsa
 

this thread just keeps getting better and better! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: DANA "427" Camaro found...thanks to Jeff Chlupsa
 

I agree Chris...Way cool! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Keep digging, Bert https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Besides being probably the most significant find in recent memory,what amazes me most is how it sat in the same spot through four decades-the owner HAD to know the value,did nothing with it,and being a relatively known item,noone managed to persuade him to sell it sooner?.To the victor! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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I don't know Steve personally, but I know his reputation. I'm willing to bet there were no victors. Steve got what he wanted, and Bert got what he wanted.

Re: DANA "427" Camaro found...thanks to Jeff Chlupsa
 

I would think in this situation, they are both victors and likely long term friends because of this transaction. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
Rick

Re: DANA "427" Camaro found...thanks to Jeff Chlupsa
 

Thanks guys...I have every indication that Bert is happy with our deal...I know I am!

Just got off the phone with Brian Henderson @ SuperCar WorkShop...he **thinks** he'll be able to get the Dana "427" Camaro to SCR-10 this summer as a "roller/pusher". Time just doesn't allow for any drivetrain or mechanical repairs prior to the Reunion this summer, but it looks like it will be there for display purposes, "as found".

Thanks to Brian, Joe, Frank and the whole SuperCar Workshop and Arone's Body Shop crew for making this car's display at SCR-10 a reality. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
I'm also hopeful that Bert Nakamura will be able to attend SCR-10 to share the war-stories that he and his brother, Bruce, and this Dana converted Camaro endured/survived back in 1969 &amp; 1970 at the Honolulu drag strip.

SS

Re: DANA "427" Camaro found...thanks to Jeff Chlupsa
 

That'll be cool Steve...can't wait! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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He needs a guest speaker slot at the banquet.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Can I push it? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif

Re: DANA "427" Camaro found...thanks to Jeff Chlupsa
 

Somebody needs to steer the DANA as well...BKH https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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That would be Bert. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Good call...BKH https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: DANA "427" Camaro found...thanks to Jeff Chlupsa
 

Hey, since the Camaro originated in SoCal and then went to Hawaii...shouldn't you display it with a palm tree? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

BTW, Ken (Kwhizz) may have one that you can use! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Re: DANA "427" Camaro found...thanks to Jeff Chlupsa
 

I bought the new owner a grass skirt and coconut bra to wear when he first displays it.

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Yes....That'll work! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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I hope there ain't no wind that day. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

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BTW, Ken (Kwhizz) may have one that you can use!

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Bruce


It's in Palm Tree "Heaven" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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BTW, Ken (Kwhizz) may have one that you can use!

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Bruce


It's in Palm Tree "Heaven" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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Re: DANA "427" Camaro found...thanks to Jeff Chlupsa
 

roaming the freeway in Honolulu again...
in route to Matson Shipping yard, then to LA, Long Beach Harbor, then to LV in the same container it loaded into today.

Special thanks again to Jeff and Brian for getting her safely loaded for maritime shipping.

SS https://www.yenko.net/attachments/264..._1_freeway.jpg

Re: DANA "427" Camaro found...thanks to Jeff Chlupsa
 

Blocked/Strapped inside the Matson Container this afternoon. It boards the ship in a couple days, then should arrive Long Beach around the 19th, then here in LV on the 21st, or so.

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Gets loaded aboard this afternoon and underway across the pond tomorrow https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

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Planning to have a BBQ when you open the container again? I noticed the Weber "One Touch" in the back of the container. It's great to see this car being taken great care of.

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Weber box is only box i could find to wrap and fit all the smaller peices in to it instead of having sepearte boxes places in the container. By the way Steve's BBQs are hard to beat just the same.

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When I saw the Weber box tied down I though we may have a stowe away. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif I was going to warn you to carry a gas mask. If Agriculture finds anything living they throw in a bug bomb. I get stuck with that $800.00 bill about every 6th container I get. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif

Really a great site to see her tied in coming to the mainland. Congradulations again!!!!!!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

I am looking forward to seeing her this summer at SCR#10. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif


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Chris
1967 Yenko Stinger YS-199
Southeast of Disorder

Re: DANA "427" Camaro found...thanks to Jeff Chlupsa
 

Steve, Jeff and Brian...Congratulations on a great find and upcoming "resurrection" of a terrific car! A really cool team effort!

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Jeff, did you wind up bolting in the motor?

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yessir he did, and the tranny too. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

[this site is blocked where he works and his work day just started an hour ago.]