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Phillips Petroleum 69 Z/28
Starting a restoration on a 69 X33 car that was purchased directly from GM by Phillips Petroleum in Oklahoma City, OK. The delivery dealer was Naquin Chevrolet in Indiana. I know this car has an interesting history and story behind it, but haven't nailed it done yet. Was given some theories behind the car being an executive car, test car, or a car used for advertising. Any ideas, leads, information would be greatly appreciated!
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What was the original color?
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Orange by the trim tag
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Charley, I didn't look at the FB link.
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Tom Naquin in Elkhart?
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The colors work for Phillips Petroleum. Orange, white, and black.
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Yes. Tom Naquin Chevrolet. I spoke with the GM and there are no remaining records from back then.
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Looks like it's in good hands. (Arone Restoration)
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----Terry Carney (RIP) was good friends with one of the Naquins. He has a summer home up here on Harsens Island, Mi. I usually run in to him once or twice a summer......Bill S
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If you could talk to one of the Naquin's that would be great! Thanks!!
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Tom Naquin's is still in business here in Elkhart. I bought a new car from them about a year ago. Thad Naquin is running the business now. Why don't you call him and tell him you have a car from there. Maybe he can put you in touch with some old timers who used to work there and may remember the car. My dad bought a 70 Nova new from there as well.
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...0-100_3803.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1-100_3799.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...2-100_3806.jpg Great body and complete drivetrain. Great floors!!! |
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8-101_3824.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...9-101_3826.jpg <span style="font-weight: bold">EVERYTHING is covered in undercoat!!!! Hopefully everything is well preserved!!</span> |
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As our research continues on this car it appears that this Z/28 was bought by Phillips Petroleum Marking Department. According to the NCRS paperwork the purchasing dealer was Phillips Petroleum in Oklahoma City, OK. Phillips Petroleum's corporate headquarters was and still is in Bartlesville, OK, but their marketing department was and remains in Oklahoma City, OK. So, as our research continues it is safe to say lineage of this Z/28 begins at Phillips Petroleum's Marketing Department.
Updated photos of the restoration: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...902&type=1 |
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8-101_3983.jpg
Sub frame dropped retaining its original 39,xxx mile suspension. |
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...9-101_3902.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...0-101_3903.jpg Removing all the undercoating exposes the great rust and damage free floors. Also being exposed is the original Hugger Orange overspray. More photos on Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...902&type=1 |
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-101_4073.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5-101_4076.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6-101_4077.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7-101_4079.jpg The metal work on the body and floors have begun. The entire body is in final sanding of the first coat of primer! |
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More photos:
https://www.facebook.com/arone.restoration |
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8-101_4272.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...9-101_4270.jpg We were able to pull tons of firewall codes from this car! Shown are "M21". The second is a big "3X" written in green paint over all the other codes! |
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1-101_4263.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...2-101_4264.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3-101_4266.jpg The "3X" is written over top the "ORN". |
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Does anyone have any idea what the "3X" would be? Why would it be written in green paint over the other codes? The car is a X33, I don't know if that has anything to do with it.
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I think my eyes are still crossed from looking at that firewall for so long. Still trying to figure out the big Green 3X??? Great car, unbelievable body on the car. Cant wait to see it wearing its Hugger Orange paint.
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Parts are ready for their final primer!
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Body also ready for the final coat of primer!!
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You guys are flying on that car ...its in great hands. The firewall pics are cool as hell. The attention to detail is where it all starts. Congrats
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Looks Great! Love the detail....well done [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
Dan |
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Awesome color ... that should blind ya' out in the sun ...
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Wow great build and thanks for sharing the pics! Don't know how I missed this.
Please keep the pics coming! Dan |
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Very nice, looking great! Thank you for sharing the pictures.
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