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My dad and I have found what we think may possible be a Dana Camaro. The car is a 68 and it seems to have had original orange paint (granted in 68 there was not a paint code for orange, but Dana Chevrolet apparently ordered the orange and called it chevy truck orange (which is basically hugger orange) according to some of the few things I could find on these cars). Now the question is; does anyone know anything about these cars. I am very fimilar with big blocks, z's and even Yenko's, Baldwin Motion but I can not find any literature on the Dana cars. I do know that all the cars (as far as I know) were California cars because of the dealership being located there. Any comments would be appreciated and thanks in advance.

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can you post the trim tag info? Does it have a dash (-) instead of a paint code?

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The problem is that I do not have the tag info yet. I was just wondering if there were some signs that I could look for if any.

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It certainly should be a california built car with "L" in the VIN#. If it has the -- dash paint delete on the trim tag, would be helpful, but far form conclusive, as any dealer could order that. What hood, features, etc, does it have? If you email detailed pics to [email protected] I could compare features to my car. The definitive way would be to be able to trace back to original owner, who would hopefully have something to verify it. Lastly if it checks out and is something you are looking at to re-sell, I'd like to throw my name in the hat first. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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I have not seen the car in person, just heard about it from the current owner (now deceased) and after two years of his passing his wife has decided to sell. We will be going to look at the car this weekend if not sooner. Thanks for all the info. "SuperCars" I will definitely take some pics (if I thing it is the real deal) so we can compare info. Thanks again

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I do have one more question. Since the Dana cars in 68 had the fiberglass hood (making an assumption) would the car have a hood prop. Also wouldnt the bolt holes in the rad. support for the prop be some kind of sign that I would be heading in the right direction as far as identifying the car as a Dana.

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As a side note...

Might Ed Cunneen have any info/numbers on the Dana Cars?

They seem to be elusive and hard to pin-point at best.

My guess is that the 'Glass' hood had a prop rod and no hood springs, but thats only a guess. Perhaps some Dana guys can shed light on this.

Good luck in your search Darrell.

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My dad just called me and said that he talked to a guy and he was basically on the money as far as the info you guys have given me and he also said the guy found a magazine that stated there were 35 1968 Dana cars. I am just wondering if anyone else has heard this. If so, then this would be one of the rarest Camaros that I would know of. Sorry for all the questions but I am getting so anxious on seeing this car I can hardly stand it, but at the same time I am trying not to get my hopes up. Also, I know a lot of the Yenko, Motion, Nickey and Berger cars did not have factory tach & gauges. Would this be something else to look for as far as the aftermarket tach that was usely mounted on the dash around the ignition switch. Once again, I know that this does not make it a Dana but I am just trying to think of things to look for as tell tell signs of something.. And yes I know that there were some cars that had factory tach and gauges well at least one Dana that I have seen. Once again thanks for all the info that I am getting even if this car is not a Dana I have learned a lot about these fantastic cars. Lastly for tonight anyways, I thought I would share some pics of my dad and I's cars. Now I know that they are not Super Cars but the are still Camaros none the less. Enjoy

http://community.webshots.com/user/cook_dw

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You and your Pop have Nice Camaros Darrell! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
-Sam

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Didn't most dana Cars have a special suspension set up?? traction bars that were a bit different? Just throwing things out there...my friend has a 66 SS 427 Dana Chevelle out in Calif. that I helped document and it had some very particular items on it.. check out this pic!

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got any more pics of that Dana Chevelle?? Never heard of one. Let's see [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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Was that signature a Dana Chevelle, only item, or did Dana Camaros have it too? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

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You are right about the special suspension, but I think it was mostly bolt-ons (correct me if I am wrong, please I am still learning this Dana stuff). On this car I am sure most of the car has been torn apart but not a 100% sure since I will not be able to see the car until the weekend. I did not know that Dana did a Chevelle either I too would be interested in more pics and whos name is that, it is hard for me to read the name..

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Once again, I want to thank everyone so far that has given me info on these cars. I really appreciate it.. Thanks
I just hope it ends up being the real deal but I am not getting my hopes up for a let down.

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WILL POST MORE TONITE AND GIVE SPECIFICS.

Mike

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I think the signature of Guldstrand is a recent addition. I for one would love to see the chevelle that its on....Cmon J.Y. please [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] The info i got from the guldstrand camp is that 7 or black 67 chevelles were converted. Maybe that is his stock answer when someone asks that question. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]
jay b.

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I believe I've got an article on a Black 67 Nickey Chevelle. If I remember correctly.. Been awhile since I looked at it though. That and I've done a little bit of this [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img] since then too... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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When you go to look at the car make sure you take ALOT of detailed pics of it to study later on. You'll be amazed how much can be forgotten by the next day. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

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".my friend has a 66 SS 427 Dana
Chevelle out in Calif. that I helped document and it had some very particular items
on it.. "

not sure just what is different on the 66 chevelle except the dark color. I had one with most of the same options and it looked like the car in the pic's you posted? At my age my eyes are not as good as they used to be.

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Not my Danube Blue 66, it's Aztec bronze and I have tried all evening to load pics but it won't work?? Limit reached and I have edited them down in file size Big Time...so, sorry guys.

Mike

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send them to me and I'll do it. [email protected]

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Well I just got off the phone with my dad and he said he called and talked to the son of the deceased owner. He gave us a little hope. "The car was originally that ugly orange color", said the son and it was an original big block 4-speed car but the son was unsure about the tag. He did say that his dad always thought it was a Dana but was unable to follow it up because of his death. We had not even mentioned anything about a Dana and the son brought it up. The car also had disc brakes as well. Now I know that this does not conclude that it is a Dana but I am gaining a little confidence going into this weekend when we go and look at it. Whatever reason, the deceased owner put a 454 and auto tranny in the car [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] but the hole is there for the 4-speed. He also said that the car has all GM sheetmetal so I will definitely be looking for anything I can. Lastly, dont worry I will be taking several pics of the car. Even if the car does not turn out to be a Dana; it will still be a great purchase for the asking price [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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If the car is a solid car at a good price, then don't delay too long on it. Someone over at the Team Camaro site was looking at a 69 RS/Z28 that was missing it's original engine so there was no proof for sure but the price was good and she waited too long to do something and someone else bought it. Camaros at a good price are moving fast. If you get it and it turns out to be a Dana car, then that's icing on the cake.

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Dana Camaros have a very unique fiberglass hood that was never reproduced, to my knowledge. A picture of one can be seen here:

68 Dana Camaro

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Anyone know if a L-88 hood could have came on a 68 Dana? I have heard that an original L-88 hood would have wood in between the layers of "glass" were the bolts go for the hood hinges. Is this true?

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I saw Peyton Cramer (Guldstrand Bondurant etc) give a talk on the Corvette racing of the 60's back at a NCRS Nationals in 1991. Bondurant & Cramer also talked a lot about the Cobras winning the World sports car championship. Cramer mentioned how they set up Dana and how Bondurant went racing Lolas in Can Am (where he had a BIG incident ) Can you confirm when Dana opened and closed.
Also how many styles of licence plate frame were used.

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WOW! Mystery Chevelle could you tell us about the car? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]

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Hey Mystery,

-------A California friend of mine also sent me pics of this car quite awhile back.I wonder if Jim Gessner is your friend as well.I have to admit that I didnt realize the significance of the car at that point.Feeling a step behind as usual..........Bill S

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MYSTERYCHEVELLE,
Your killin me--2 gorgeous SS396 chevelles and one's a Dana---I had a '66 SS396/360 Chevelle- Lemonwood Yellow--Classic Chevrolet styling------Like to hear more about the Dana if possible.--JoeG

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What year did Dick G. leave Dana? I read a bio on Dick G. that said he started his own Corvette shop in 1968.

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Dick went from DANA to AIR ( American international Racing) with the actor Jim Garner, and Bob Bondurant. They formed AIR and went racing 68 L-88 Corvettes and later a Lola T-70, that almost killed Bondurant. That was 1968.They needed a place to build the cars, so Dick started Guldstrand Enginering on Jefferson Blvd. in Culver City, Ca. They called that street "Thunder Alley". Isky, Edlebrock, Headman Headers,TRACO,and others were all neighbors. Every afternoon, it was 'test' time.......hence THUNDER ALLEY.

Dick sold the property in 1999, and now at 77 years old he has a new shop in Burbank closer to his home. check www.Corvettethunder.com for his story.

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Hi Jimmy,,,,,Wondered if you would be lurking out there somewhere.Will call you soon........Bill S