RogerD's 1969 Dick Harrell Chevelle

[RogerD]

I have pictures of the 1966 SS 396 Chevelle I traded along with the '66 paperwork (original GM MSRP and Dealer/Customer invoice) . . .
The '66 SS VIN is shown on the '69 Dealer/Customer invoice - not a single picture of the '69 (just was not a priority back then). . .
Also have the GM MSRP and Dealer/Customer invoice from the '70 Camaro RS when I traded the '69 DH/COPO Chevelle in ('69 is listed on the '70 dealer paperwork).

Kept these along with various other "treasures" (a bible from 2nd grade, stuff from Boy Scouts, Indian artifacts I found over the years and various other trinkets.
Just could never throw it away . . .

Speaking of "Documented", this is a repeat (with an updated image) of a previous image post . . .

I knew the Chevy dealership at which I traded the car very well - my (then) future father-in-law was their top salesman . . .
He knew very well that it was a Dick Harrell Chevelle with a BIG motor and just couldn't wait for me to get rid of it . . .
He shuddered every time I showed up to take my fiancee (now my wife for almost 40 years) on a date . . .
At the time, HP cars were in the dirt as far as trade in's went - Sharp Chevrolet wholesaled it in late '69/early '70 because they could not get rid of it . . .
It still had the Dick Harrell emblem on the deck lid when Sharp wholesaled in early 1971 . . .
The Harrell emblem was on the car up until the mid 1980's until the then owner sold it at auction (according to that mid 80's owner, Robert V.) . . .

[al8apex]

who is it casting stones?

this is so ironclad it is not funny

love the story and the car, keep up the good work

[RogerD]

Update:

My thread on dickharrell.com named "1969 Dick Harrell Chevelle" has been renamed . . .
AND, it's still "undocumented", ha, ha, ha

[mockingbird812]

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[m22mike]

Roger
Thanks for keeping us posted on the build... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
Keep those camera batteries charged too.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]
I tried to look at the Harrell sight forums, but only the sign on page comes up. Must you join just to read forums ?

Thanks Mike

[RogerD]

Yes, you must register to view their forums but it's not a big deal . . .
More on the engine build . . .

[sYc]

Roger, you did not send the right piece of paper. Try a check and see what happens. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

[RogerD]

Not a big deal - it's OK . . .

[x Baldwin Motion]

Just stumbled across and read all 20 pages, great story and great find. Looking forward to seeing updates and finished project!! good luck.


<span style="font-style: italic">*weird about the documentation thing after reading;
. . .&quot;The paperwork is verified (thru her mother who actually typed up the window sticker) it's the car that needs to be inspected. . . .&quot;

I think you have more than documented that the car in your possession is the DHPC Chevelle you originally purchased in 1969. Anyone reading this thread and seeing the photos before and after inspections could not possibly doubt this car.</span>

[RogerD]

I'm very pleased you found it interesting!

Based upon my failed efforts with the 'new DHPC' org and their refusal to 'certify' my car, I'll just limp along with my old circa 1969 original Dick Harrell 'MSRP'
and corroborating '66 trade in and the '70 Camaro I traded it for . . .

Hmmm, come to think of it, maybe my circa '69 'certs' are even better than a 'new DHPC' cert.
Mine are of course original and authentic, the VIN tag and hidden VIN on the car are also original and authentic - all tied together in '69 and now plus I'm the original owner . . .

If/when I come down with a fatal affliction, a circa 2010 certificate won't add years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes or even seconds to my time here on this earth.
My kids will just have to decide - I have a pretty good idea what they will do (they've paid close attention to the goings on during this last year) . . .

THANKS to all for your kind thoughts and support - looking forward to sharing more stuff as soon as there's anything worthy to post and hopeful I'm not offending anyone with pictures of circa '69 stuff that's been rebuilt for my project.

Kind regards to all

Originally Posted by x Baldwin Motion

Just stumbled across and read all 20 pages, great story and great find. Looking forward to seeing updates and finished project!! good luck.

*weird about the documentation thing after reading; . . .
"The paperwork is verified (thru her mother who actually typed up the window sticker) it's the car that needs to be inspected. . . ."

I think you have more than documented that the car in your possession is the DHPC Chevelle you originally purchased in 1969.
Anyone reading this thread and seeing the photos before and after inspections could not possibly doubt this car.