indian river 69 copo camaro questions

[Steve Drueck]

I wanted to mention that Indian River Chevrolet sold 2 ZL1's , the red one which was fromerly owned by Dick Bridges, (now Frank D in CA) and the Hugger Orange which was bought new by Bill Turner. I bought the HO ZL1 from Bill in the 80's with 911 miles. It is back to day one, a fairly easy resto. Orig Motor, P-O-P , window sticker, dealer invoice, BE rear, even have the receipt from engine blueprint right after car purchase. Also orig quarters, fenders doors, rosewood, endura, header , valance,subframe trunk lid, only the hood was replaced due to hole for tunnel ram, and rear trunk floor section swapped from CA parts car due to trimming on inner wheelhouses. (all photo documented ) Still has 911 miles. I like to look at it, its a stunning low mile work of art. Bob Dance was the salesman who sold both of them, they were twins in a way, both with tinted glass, rally wheels, endura bumper, and rosewood steering wheel. I also have the 69 COPO Cortez Silver 4 sp from Indian River that was Bill Turner's . It has the dealer inv too, showing headlight washer option! (Its not a rally sport though) Maybe that is the silver car that Vern B remembers. Its being restored, and is going to paint shortly.Steve Drueck

[COPO]

Do you still have the '69 DY Yenko Camaro?

[Belair62]

So what are you bringing to the Reunion ?????

[KENNY_PASCOE]

IT WOULD BE GREAT TO SEE STEVE BRING SOME OF HIS CARS TO THE REUNION. WHAT ARE YOU BRINGING BELAIR ?? KP

[Belair62]

I'm kicking around bringing a cruddy old 64 Belair...

[Steve Drueck]

Yes I still have both DY Yenko Camaros. The Marshall Chev 4 spd 9N613929 and the Joseph Chev 4 spd 9N614347 . The DY Jospeh Camaro has a cool story. In 1985 I had the fantastic opportunity to answer an ad in the Tradin Times for a 69 Yenko Camaro in a nearby suburb. John P and I went and looked at it. Problem was I didn't have $4400 so we were able to forget the NOS sheetmetal and some other parts and swing the deal for $2900 which was all the money I had in the world . Luckily I saved the Bill of Sale from it and became great friends with the seller in Lombard. Thanks again Ed C I always remember the feeling when John and I towed it home. I was lucky we remembered to strap it down!

[supercomp 8.90]

hi steve great to here of zl1 #64 many of my friends remember the car back when it was raced, they told me that bill owned a local speed shop at the time, and always had awesome cars!! i wonder if he still has his ac cobra??

[Steve Drueck]

Yes Bill Turner had Turner's High Performance. I have photo's of the car in 69 and current. Bill just sent me a slide of the car at the track recently. I'll try to put up some photos. Also of the window sticker, and dealer invoice and P-O-P from Indian River. Interesting info , I think you will like this, the P-O-P is mis-stamped, I believe it shows a 4 speed Iron 427 so don't always believe a ProtectoPlate! Luckily the car is in Ed's ZL-1 registry and Bill kept the window sticker! Thanks for the invite to the show Kenny. You guys rule.

[Steve Drueck]

Larry Christiansen wheeling it down Eola Rd when he finished the restoration.

[Steve Drueck]

Nice detail by Larry.