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11-11-2003, 04:07 PM
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Re: 427/425 69 Biscayne
Tim,
------If you are referring to the 12 mile L88 its red/black.I worked on that car at one time or another and am very familiar with the interior.If its another L88 that Im not aware of then sorry for the comment.........Bill S 
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#2
11-11-2003, 08:45 PM
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Re: 427/425 69 Biscayne
The L88 that I was talking about is the Red/Red coupe that was owned by Ray Norvel. The Red/Black low mile car may have a similar type long block in it with the assembly date.
Pretty cool that you worked on the 12 mile car. I thought I was in heaven when I looked at it.
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11-11-2003, 09:36 PM
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Re: 427/425 69 Biscayne
Tim,
-----I had forgotten about Rays L88.Theres just too many of them out there to keep straight anymore!LOL!The engine situation on the 12 mile car is very similar.The complete engine was aquired from Terry M in much the same state as Norvels.The difference is that the 2nd partner insisted on the serial numbers being on the block.I remember that Dave B didnt want to stamp it but was outvoted,so to speak.I have to call Roger J soon and find out if he finally adjusted the drivers door.Dave B wouldnt readjust it even though it was badly out of line when delivered from the factory.............Bill S
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#4
11-11-2003, 09:52 PM
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Re: 427/425 69 Biscayne
Are they joking about that door story? That 12 mile L88 was sitting at a Corvette junk yard with the back end up on a fork lift. No engine, trans, or rear, underside painted white, decals on the fenders. The yard bought it from owner who bought it new to build a drag car but never finished it. There was an article in Corvette news when it was found.
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#5
11-12-2003, 06:22 AM
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Re: 427/425 69 Biscayne
WOW! You serious Joe? Junk yard?
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#6
11-12-2003, 01:30 PM
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Re: 427/425 69 Biscayne
I guess that explains why the engine went bye-bye with only 12 miles on it.
(48 passes)! Verne. What a freakin' shame a 12 mile car needed a complete restoration. But that's the way it was back then. Run hard and put away wet. It's a wonder any of them survived at all...... Yes, it would have been quite an honor and memorable experience to work on that car.
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#7
11-12-2003, 01:41 PM
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Re: 427/425 69 Biscayne
It was never raced. The guy stopped working on it before he finshed it and it just sat in his garage for many years. I think they found most of its original parts.
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