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02-02-2005, 01:42 AM
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Re: 69 Impala 427 - Could it be a CoPo?
Andy,
They weren't all COPOs. A lot were F&SO (Fleet & Special Order). Generally, the police body and chassis options were known as LPOs (Limited Production Options), as opposed to RPOs. It took "special orders" to get those. Rich, If this car is really unrestored, there's a good chance you might find a build sheet, which will give you your answers. As to the speedo, most police speedos have 2 mph increments, rather than the standard 5 mph divisions. If it has some telltale signs, try to find a '69 police brochure, which will outline in detail all of the special body and chassis features. Verne 
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02-02-2005, 03:02 AM
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Re: 69 Impala 427 - Could it be a CoPo?
The town next to me had 427 Belairs and 426 Polaras for their expressway cars...
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 <span style="font-weight: bold"> (__{B}_____]]]]~~~~</span>Don't mess with old farts - age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! Bullshit and brilliance only come with age and experience.
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02-02-2005, 04:33 AM
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Re: 69 Impala 427 - Could it be a CoPo?
All good info!
I will be getting her on thursday night. I will check the rearend. Supposedly it has heavy duty suspension and he also mentioned that it has the "heavy duty interior" option that came in police cars, whatever that means. It is also just a 2 door car. Green on Green. Supposedly for a police offical (rank?) in Marion County Florida. Where were the build sheets placed on these cars? Also, I notice that there are different grill setups in different pictures? This one (coincidentally -sp) has the same grill as the one above in the police car.
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Rich Pern Former Owner - 69 Camaro COPO "Tin Soldier"
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02-02-2005, 04:44 AM
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Re: 69 Impala 427 - Could it be a CoPo?
the one Rick posted is a "67 I believe..the first one "cop car" and the last one I posted is the standard grill for "69.....if you need any stuff let me know the blue car is falling apart....
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#7
02-02-2005, 05:30 AM
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Re: 69 Impala 427 - Could it be a CoPo?
Ricks pic was a 68...and thank goodness the wheels on the blue car you have will finally make it to the junkyard soon !
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<span style="font-weight: bold"> (__{B}_____]]]]~~~~</span>Don't mess with old farts - age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! Bullshit and brilliance only come with age and experience.
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02-02-2005, 06:16 AM
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Re: 69 Impala 427 - Could it be a CoPo?
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and thank goodness the wheels on the blue car you have will finally make it to the junkyard soon ! [/ QUOTE ] Les Schawb must have had them on sale years ago...  ..they are the same goofy wheel as on the white wonder you have outside....
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#9
02-02-2005, 06:18 AM
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Re: 69 Impala 427 - Could it be a CoPo?
You have to be kidding !!! They sold 2 sets of those things !!
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<span style="font-weight: bold"> (__{B}_____]]]]~~~~</span>Don't mess with old farts - age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! Bullshit and brilliance only come with age and experience.
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#10
02-21-2005, 07:21 AM
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Re: 69 Impala 427 - Could it be a CoPo?
Hi Rich. The 1969 Impala could be ordered with the 390 horse 427. In fact, all the 1969 Imapala SS cars came with that engine. Might want to check and see if this car is actually an SS model. If it is, there aren't many left and you have a rare one. Keep her original.
Steve
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