Calling Ray Morrison

[GM-26]

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I envy you Ray,as I'm sure most do.

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You can say that again!

[copo-2]

Yes, those Texas Burgers were something else. Reminds me of a man, his wife, and their son who hung out at the Dog-N- Suds with a German Shepard named Sam. By watching them, Texas Burgers were the only thing they sold. They would order 4 at a time, one for each of them and one for Sam, who owned the back seat and could down his in just a couple of gulps. Them were the days. Too, it didn't take us long to figure out that by ordering a single, large drink, not only could we keep the car hop busy, but we would save a couple of pennies as there was a 1 cent sale tax on anything over 25 cents and 2 on a 50 cent purchase.

[Mr70]

Did you have Cock Robin,or Prince Castle over there too?
Steak Burgers & 3 Star Chocolate sodas!

[Belair62]

I never heard of Prince Castle here Rick.....

[Mr70]

Really???
Well how about Cock Robin?
I frequented the one in Villa park on St.Charles & Villa mostly.
Just down the way from E.G. Korvettes in Elmhurst.
Its bulldozed today,but the one in Wheaton & Naperville are still there.
Oh.. and it should be Silver Star soda..

[hvychev]

Anyways........

Ray did you take any vintage pics of your car back then? How long was the car in use before being "put away"? When did you figure out that the car was starting to become special by enthusiasts again?

[copo-2]

Rick,

I do not remember Cock Robin or Prince Castle in this area? In Springfield, there was a place that was called "White Castle" or at least the castle part rings a bell? I do remember their burgers, though not very big, being 6 for a dollar.

Frank, the car was put away in late 75, the same year I was married, I believe? It would sit until 89 when there seemed to be a lot of interest developing in muscle cars. I knew I had a car that was pretty rare by it carrying the name and being built by DH. What I didn't know or realize, was that it had come through the Fred Gibb dealership as an original COPO 9738 car that was verified by Fred. In 1990, I took the car to the Nova Nationals in Atlanta, GA. I found there, most were in doubt that the car was ever built and sold by Chevrolet dealers? I was put in the Competition Class for judging where I would get deducted for safety features, such as roll bars, driveshaft loops, etc. When I decided to go to a Super Chevy Show in Memphis this same year, I went prepared with documentation. They did the same thing in trying to put me in a modified class. When this started, I began showing them a few things and they then conceded that it should be shown in Stock Class. From that day on, there has never been a question at any shows I have participated in, as to where it belongs.

Thanks to all for your postive comments, but I envy the many who are devoted with their interest, knowledge, and ability to keep the muscle car history alive, that will be passed on to future generations.

[Chevy454]

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In Springfield, there was a place that was called "White Castle" or at least the castle part rings a bell?

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Those White Castle burgers are a favorite of the LaTrobe gang every year in Collinsville!

The southeast guys will be the only ones to follow this, but White Castle is kind basically the "Krystal's" of the North...man, the things those little burgers can do to your intestines!

[68TopStock]

Ray,

It sure was fun talking with you and Tom at Monmouth about the day you picked up your Chevy II. Sounded like Tom still remembers (in his hindside) that first ride! That is interesting that the history of these cars was forgotten until 1990 when you first started showing your car.

When I first saw your car in 1999, I had little knowledge of the COPO Chevy II cars, and I was amazed as I looked at the #50 car while it was on the ramp truck at the show, unrestored and fresh out of the barn. It took me several years to understand the significance of these cars. Thanks for all your hard work.

ps. I love those White Castles, have been a big fan since my paperboy days as a young teen.

[Jeff Murphy]

Mmmmmm. Sliders. I'm looking forward to buying another 64 pack for the gang on Thursday night at Collinsville.

Hope to see you there this year Ray!