ILLinois found California built L78 1969 Chevelle
 

Yet another cool find where this L78 Chevelle remained with the previous owner for nearly 27 years.

The car is truly stunning.....it is a fully documented Fremont, CA. built L78....Cortez Silver, M21 Bench, Rosewood wheel....with many original parts. The car recieved one repaint in 1984 circa...comes with it`s original smog system and radio. I took over 100 pictures of the car on Saturday....here are a few.

Look for this car to be featured in the L78 display at the next Chevy Vette Fest. Anyone else owning a California built L78....please contact me.

This is how an original spring 1969 Chevelle should sit https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Tags still remain on original springs

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Somewhat strange....all whels are YA`s (as noted on the Build Sheet) except for the spare. I have no reason to believe the spare is original. Anyone else seen this?

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Just over 70K miles

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Shifter ball is not original...said to be out of a late model Trans Am.

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Glove box light works https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Glove box...tire pressure decal
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Notice the depth of the center caps

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T3`s https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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BA stamping https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Last one

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Oh....the brother stopped by with his new toy....but this is for another thread. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Dan.

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Very sweet looking Chevelle. Not good to hear about the previous owner. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif
Rick

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It is absolutely amazing what shows up....and practically in your own neighborhood!

That Silver looks great and the L78 under the hood only makes it that much better.

Looks like the L78 Showcase for the next Vettefest is going to be amazing! Thanks for adding this one to "the list" and Congrats on another incredible find.

BA

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Anyone else owning a California built L78....please contact me.



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I have a California built L78. Can I play too?

BTW cool car! What's under to hood of the pacer?

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Very nice Dan! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif Congrats on the new acquisition. Hard to beat natural patina. Great <font color="#666666"> color </font> combo. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Great car, what a story. Sorry about the owner.

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Leave that Sun tach right where it is!

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Bill....I agree that Sun tach will remain with the car.

Stefano....excuse me....L78 Chevelles only. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif
Your L78 Camaro is gorgeous.

Dan.

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Dan, Very cool...nice find.. I still have the special order Rallye green(- paint code) L-78 from Fremont.What is the build date on your car?My car is a 03A.My spare date matches the other four..

Thanks Doug

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Nothing like a unrestored car!!! AWESOME.

Sean

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Anyone else owning a California built L78....please contact me.



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I have a California built L78. Can I play too?

BTW cool car! What's under to hood of the pacer?

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Steve did that car get done ?

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Dan, Very cool...nice find.. I still have the special order Rallye green(- paint code) L-78 from Fremont.What is the build date on your car?My car is a 03A.My spare date matches the other four..

Thanks Doug

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Doug....I sent you a p.m. Built on 05B.

Dan.

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No, Just gave it the annual bath this past weekend.

Dan,
"Chevelles only" must be some form of illegal discrimination. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif

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Nice car. I have an original 69 SS (325hp) Baltimore car, 4a build date. It has the same low stance as this one (wi/orignal springs). I noticed a similar stance in the early 69 Chevelle SS advertisements as well.

Also noteworthy is that it seems Fremont cars got the tire pressure decal in the glove box door whereas Framingham and Baltimore got them on the driver's door.

All the wheels on my car have just about the same dates. I noticed that they spare has a tube in it. It was probably used at some point and/or transferred from another car. Unless you are the original owner, you'll never know.

Nice photos.

Phil Woj.

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Leave that Sun tach right where it is!

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I have that same "Sun Super Tach II" . Can someone help me date this tach? Are there codes on it?

Thanks, https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Stefano....excuse me....L78 Chevelles only.
Your L78 Camaro is gorgeous.

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Your speaking too soon tough guy.. Stefano, get it ready..

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif Cool car!!

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Love the L78 Chevelle https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Hate to hijack but just in case someone here didn't know what an L78 sounds like......try this link and ask Casey about the driveway sealing capabilities.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yW8MoHy1ho

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Bruno,

I love it....no hijacking offense taken....Nice Daytona Yellow L78 https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Dan.

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Believe it or not that Daytona Yellow beater was Monaco Orange when it was new.Its been treated like a thousand dollar car its whole life. Sold new here in Toronto and made its way out to the east coast before making a return appearance to terrorize local driveways.

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That`s what every drive way should look like https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

Dan.

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There was a fella with a 69 L78 Chevelle (NOM) at our local cruize in last week. Most cars up here are west coast built when avalible, but I didn't catch his name.

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A sneak peak.....She`s ready to go! See you all at Vette Fest!

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Dan.

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That one sweet car https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Thanks Rob,

Feel free to stop by the car and say hello....hope you can make it to the show.

Dan.

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Nice Dan! You better take some pics too! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

Nice license plate...I swear that I've seen one somewhat like it before...maybe from Illinois https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Very nice Chevelle! Wish I was there!!

Has the original bench seat shifter been swapped out at some time?

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Dan is that an Illinois sold car, and if so which dealer?

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Dan, be there or be square! I'll see you at around 3pm Friday. Can't wait to see that Cortez 'velle' and the others this weekend........Pat

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Awesome car Dan....you do nice work my friend... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...-I-Have-It.gif I'll be at Vettefest on Sat.....see ya then!

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Dude...what's under the other covers...??? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Dan is that an Illinois sold car, and if so which dealer?

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Frank,

Sold at Guaranty Chevrolet in Santa Ana, California.

Dan.

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Dude...what's under the other covers...??? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Dude, more Muscle https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Dan.

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Dan is that an Illinois sold car, and if so which dealer?

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Frank,

Sold at Guaranty Chevrolet in Santa Ana, California.

Dan.

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Dan...we know the owners of Guaranty Chevrolet..Lynn used to work there. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Bruce,

It`s such a small world...everything comes around full circle. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Dan.

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Very nice Chevelle! Wish I was there!!

Has the original bench seat shifter been swapped out at some time?

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Helmut,

Yes the original shifter is gone....she was swapped out for a Hurst shifter, as they all were in the day. I`m still in search for an original.

Dan.

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Very nice Chevelle! Wish I was there!!

Has the original bench seat shifter been swapped out at some time?

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Helmut,

Yes the original shifter is gone....she was swapped out for a Hurst shifter, as they all were in the day. I`m still in search for an original.

Dan.

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Dan - I have the correct bench seat Muncie shifter handle for your car for sale over at Team Chevelle. PM me if you're interested.

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Rainer,

PM Sent....I`m interested.

Dan.

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Very nice Chevelle! Wish I was there!!

Has the original bench seat shifter been swapped out at some time?

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Helmut,

Yes the original shifter is gone....she was swapped out for a Hurst shifter, as they all were in the day. I`m still in search for an original.

Dan.

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Dan - I have the correct bench seat Muncie shifter handle for your car for sale over at Team Chevelle. PM me if you're interested.

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Is that a reproduced bench 4-speed handle that bolts to a Hurst Shifter, or an original handle for a Muncie? I've also got a 69 bench 4-speed Chevelle and I want to find a correct looking handle that will bolt to a Hurst shifter.