1969 Copo ?

[jannes_z-28]

As I pointed out in the AprilL thread, it has a TH400 crossmember. X11D80 on the tag it shouldn't have a TH400 crossmember unless it is a COPO.

[bbbentley]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jannes_z-28</div><div class="ubbcode-body">As I pointed out in the AprilL thread, it has a TH400 crossmember. X11D80 on the tag it shouldn't have a TH400 crossmember unless it is a COPO. </div></div>
So, let me get this straight. I have a T400 X-member laying out in my shop. I own an X11 car. All I have to do is take the X-member and bolt it in my car an wala, a COPO? Point is, X-member, Rear end and anything else has BOLTS, meaning it can be removed and switched. Back in the day, most of the parts cited exclusive for a BB car were readily found at swap meets, salvage yards and over the counter from Chevrolet. It is stated the car was a long time race car. You don't think 4 core radiators, x-members,T400's and such were a dime a dozen back when this car was being modified? Before this became a rich man's hobby, those cars where cheap, teenager abuse machines. I know, I still have mine.

[bkhpah]

This car would be a real killer COPO if it checks out, and it has a lot of traits in place. IMO a very rare Frost Green COPO with a black vinyl top with X11 style trim, D80, and black pin stripes would be stunning. I do not recall ever seeing a FG COPO, plenty of Fathom and Rally green ones. This fresh Frost Green/ green interior Z/28 is a great example of just how cool that car could be....BKH

[68l30]

Damn that's classy! Love the contrast with the black accents [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]



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[Thomas]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bkhpah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This car would be a real killer COPO if it checks out, and it has a lot of traits in place. IMO a very rare Frost Green COPO with a black vinyl top with X11 style trim, D80, and black pin stripes would be stunning. I do not recall ever seeing a FG COPO, plenty of Fathom and Rally green ones. This fresh Frost Green/ green interior Z/28 is a great example of just how cool that car could be....BKH
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There was a Frost Green Copo project here in Ontario.
I looked at it but it was too much work for me at the time.
It was raced since day one and the original engine lasted two months.
I am not sure whatever happened to that car.
The last I heard, someone had bought it, started the restoration and then put it up for sale part way through.
I have never seen another one.

[John]

&quot;As I pointed out in the AprilL thread, it has a TH400 crossmember. X11D80 on the tag it shouldn't have a TH400 crossmember unless it is a COPO.&quot;

Jan, when you state this .... is that because if the car came with a big block motor and turbo 400 transmission and it was not a COPO then there would be a DIFFERENT &quot;X&quot; Code on the cowl tag?
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