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Someone on Chevelles.com brought this forum to my attention. This is a list of questions for the 3 copo experts Dan, John, & Stefano
1. How many 1969 Copo Chevelles were built? I hear that the estimate is 323. <font color="red"> No one knows for certain at this point but the 323 number does seem to support the number of accepted 9561 Copo Chevelle engines built. </font>
2. How many of those are Yenko Copo Chevelles?
Only 95 vins are listed on the registry.
<font color="red"> Approx 100 were Canonsburg built Yenko Chevelles and it is believed that an additional 10 were direct ordered by Jack Douglas Chevrolet. </font>
3. Since all Yenko Chevelles were built in Baltimore does that mean all Copo Chevelles were also built in Baltimore?
<font color="red"> No, per Jim Mattison the California Van Nuys/Freemont plant did build at least some Copo Chevelles and Camaros, both which exist as documented examples today. Baltimore and Van Nuys/Freemont are the only documented examples which exist today. </font>
4. What about the 1 verified Copo Chevelle that was built in California. How could it be a COPO and not be built in Baltimore? <font color="red"> We have been aware that some Copos were built in California, based on Jim Mattison's statements and info. He worked for the Central Office/Copo dept back in the day. </font>
5. What vehicles did the Kansas City plant produce in 1969? My info says Chevelles and El Caminos <font color="red">
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6. Didn't Kansas City start stamping the vin on the oil filter boss instead of the engine pad? <font color="red"> Yes. </font> Let's hear from other Kansas City car owners on this subject. <font color="red"> Why, no issue
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7. This motor is a 427 and it is obviously stamped as Kansas City. What car did it come in? Corvette motors are St Louis right?
<font color="red"> Yes, but the engine in question would not pass the scrutiny of being an original/untouched factory as stamped engine, IMO. So it could have come out of quite a few different cars. </font>
8. Since Ed @ copo.com has closed his site & registry is any car still considered certified?
<font color="red"> Ed's certifications did not have an experation or renewal date. Do Galen's certifications or inspections lapse? Properly inspected, certified and documented cars, with good history/pedigree have no issues selling in todays market. There are other qualified entities who still certify and inspect COPO cars. </font>
9. If a car has a CE (warranty) block should it still be considered a real COPO? <font color="red">Is a real Hemi Daytona with a correct dated factory replacement engine still a Hemi Daytona. I sure think so
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10. What test can be done on a block to verify that it isn't a restamp? <font color="red"> Experience is key, years of looking and analyzining Chevy stamps and broach marks goes a long way. Pulling off your right head may clearly show if any work was done to the pad. </font>
I am sure you guys can answer these questions easily.
Thank-you
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