RogerD's 1969 Dick Harrell Chevelle

[PeteLeathersac]

Here's the Kansas Copo engine thread from a couple years back that Anders is referring to..
There's obviously controversey over the stampings but nothing is conclusive so the noted Vin worth comparing w/ the Vin of Roger's car..

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/show...fpart/all/vc/1

Here also is a Team Chevelle thread w/ the same engine topic..

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/arch.../t-160874.html

Keith, do you recall if your friends Copo had the 72/72 or '--' on the tag?.

And again is the 'L' on any known Copo Cowl Tags or only on SS cars?.

Too bad the original rear is gone as it'd sure clear up some info!.

And Roger, what was the answer on the POP existing or is there any chance there's any paperwork w/ POP imprints still around as it'd probably have the rear code too?.


~ Pete

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I like real cars best...the REAL real ones!

[Mr70]

Everyone has very good points here and nothing was set in stone,but among other things,this would be the first Monaco/Hugger Orange colored 427 COPO Chevelle,(not to mention a Kansas-Leeds assembly),that most know of that has 72 72 on it's cowl tag.
Others 427 COPO's,(Baltimore assembly),have - - as were considered/assembled as a Malibu.
All Monaco/Hugger Orange 69 Chevelle Super Sports I've seen have 72 72,as dictated by Chevrolet.












Can anyone lead this topic to a <u>documented</u> 1969 Monaco/Hugger Orange Chevelle Super Sport with - - on its cowl tag,or a 427 COPO w/72 72 on it's cowl tag?

[camarojoe]

I could have sworn there was an orange COPO at an SCR with a 72-72 trim tag, but I may be (and probably am) mistaken. So I guess the only 72-72 COPO Chevelle I know of is this one right here...but I still think that's what it is.

Its quite possible (and IMO, likely) that this particular car doesn't follow the "accepted" norm for trim tag coding due to the low number of COPO cars produced at this plant, in this color. Lots of production/assembly line parts and assemblies for a COPO would parallel what was used for an SS, trim, hood, required options, etc. So it's quite possible the tag was done the same way an SS would be done if whoever was doing it wasn't familiar with the "norm" for coding a COPO car. That's of course if this turns out to indeed be a COPO!

[Mr70]

True..and it does have the right time period showing on it's cowl tag for when other 427 COPO Chevelles have been known to have been assembled.If this is a 427 COPO,the fact that it's a never before seen Kansas-Leeds assembly,(Not Baltimore or even the one from Fremont,Ca.( for Belair62 )),may help explain it's quirks.

[COPO_Anders]

I remember reading about some COPO´s receiving SS-stearingwheels at the factory, so even the "normal" COPO´s had their quirks.

[camarojoe]

Yep. That's true as well...

[Stefano]

It is an incredible car either way. It is all about what is was transformed into rather than what it started out as, although I too would like to know.

I have seen a Dick Harrell L78 Camaro that was transformed into an L88 ordered approx the same time as some DH COPOs.

Very cool Car.

[L72Chevelle]

Can someone explain this AVO 227 on this tag please. Thanks, Phil.

[Mr70]

I think it's a reference to a large fleet discount order,but can't prove it right this minute.
This could be pertaining to either the special order paint color,as well as a special 427cid. engine,if the dealership was accepted for more then one.

[Chevy454]

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Everyone has very good points here and nothing was set in stone,but among other things,this would be the first Monaco/Hugger Orange colored 427 COPO Chevelle,(not to mention a Kansas-Leeds assembly),that most know of that has 72 72 on it's cowl tag.
Others 427 COPO's,(Baltimore assembly),have - - as were considered/assembled as a Malibu.
All Monaco/Hugger Orange 69 Chevelle Super Sports I've seen have 72 72,as dictated by Chevrolet.

Can anyone lead this topic to a <u>documented</u> 1969 Monaco/Hugger Orange Chevelle Super Sport with - - on its cowl tag,or a 427 COPO w/72 72 on it's cowl tag?

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I have a Monaco Orange COPO in the database that is "blank" in the paint code area...no 72, no -, nothing...simply blank. So, I don't think it's quite exact for (at this time) for us to let the paint code dictate the build...rule of thumb, maybe, but it's not an exact science...

Also, I have 2 Kansas cars listed that are exactly *opposite* of the rule, with an SS showing "- -" and a COPO showing "72 72"...