my 67 Z racecar finally saw light of day today

**iluv69s** · #1 12-12-2007, 08:44 PM

and the rear package shelf...the red shining thru...

**iluv69s** · #2 12-12-2007, 08:46 PM

the rad tag...it is the correct one isn't it?? I am assuming so...did not really check a book..looks original!!

gotta' get back to work....that's all for now..hope ya like..

Seattle Sam · #3 12-13-2007, 03:00 AM

Interesting - that decklid appears to have the correct 1967 emblems on it and no spoiler in the first picture, but in the picture of the underside it appears to have more holes in the underframe than I have seen on 1967 decklids, enough to allow for installatio of a spoiler. Can you tell if the decklid may have been swapped for another car at some time? Are there date codes stamped into it?
-Sam

**iluv69s** · #4 12-13-2007, 04:32 AM

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Interesting - Can you tell if the decklid may have been swapped for another car at some time? Are there date codes stamped into it?
-Sam

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Where would there be date codes on the decklid?? I'm not familiar with thier location, but I'll check...I have a pic of the decklid thats a bit closer...you now have me curious...I have 2 other 67 camaros..how would i tell the difference?? i do remember something about the holes for the spoiler on the later cars...the problem is, at this point, who really knows whats original on my cars...it is rather curious to me that the spoiler on this car underneath is bolero red...although i guess it could have been changed early on..and painted to match the car in it's original paint..I would not doubt anything with this car.Although it has real low miles(a quarter maile at a time)...the i suspect the original owner changed everything and anything if he could get a slight advantage...it was a real experience sitting down with him for a few hours one night for dinner and listening to him just reminiscing"...what an encyclopedia of drag racing memories and 'secrets'...(maybe just 'his secrets')

for example,the car now has manual drum brakes..which I assume was fairly common in order to go faster due to the drag on the discs...he says he gained .4 seconds from that alone...a change that he made almost right away...

anyway here's another pic of the trunklid...and a few more pics of the car...

**iluv69s** · #5 12-13-2007, 04:33 AM

the 'heater/radio delete'...and optional switches!!

**iluv69s** · #6 12-13-2007, 04:34 AM

rather sparse interior...

**iluv69s** · #7 12-13-2007, 04:35 AM

the floor plate and fabricated frame connector...

**Rick H** · #8 12-13-2007, 04:58 PM

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Interesting - that decklid appears to have the correct 1967 emblems on it and no spoiler in the first picture, but in the picture of the underside it appears to have more holes in the underframe than I have seen on 1967 decklids, enough to allow for installatio of a spoiler. Can you tell if the decklid may have been swapped for another car at some time? Are there date codes stamped into it?
-Sam

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As Mark said the decklid is correct for the car. The date stamp for the decklid would be where I placed a circle. It might be hard to see if there is a lot of paint.

Neat car and would look cool in Day 2 trim.

Rick H.

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #9 12-13-2007, 05:26 PM

Could this car have been sold at Nankivell Chev. - which is now Hubler? The dealership is on Rt 31 South, between Indy and Greenwood.

Cool car, love the 'shadetree' efforts from the original owner!

**iluv69s** · #10 12-14-2007, 01:50 PM

Hey guys, thanks for all the nice comments.I hope I can find time...(and space) to redo the car...sooner than later!!!! Unfortunately, I really need to downsize my life early next year and this may be one of the cars that needs to go.Sure hope I can figure a way to hold on to her...and get her going again.........

Anyway, about the 69z w/the cobwebbing...upon speaking to my younger brother, he insists it had lace..actually paisley lace...he is very adamant and specific...I guess my alzheimer's is kicking in...I trust his memory better than mine..It was a fathom green Z that I purchased in about 94??...it had been sitting in a barn since 1975 near Trenton Nj...right in front of Mercer County Comm. College(for you local guys)...The owner was on a submarine in the navy and his dad actually sold me the car...I was working at the house next door and saw the car outside behind the rear fence in a foot of snow...the car had only been removed from the barn less than one month prior.After buying the car, we actually returned to the barn and went in the attic to get the original flat hood and the console with guages.The car had the paisley on the white stripes and also had thin white paisley on the sides of the cowl induction scoop.The car had green deluxe interior I believe also...The car was all original less the aftermarket shifter, scattershield, and 492 heads...the intake and carb were stolen from the car while it was in the barn. The car had tow tabs and free wheeling hubs too...must've had a trip or two down the strip in its life.I got that car for 3500 bucks.At the time totally done Z's were only max $20,000 absolutely mint, but it was still a great deal....If i could only find a few like that again!!! That was one that got away as I sold it in a package deal a year or two later along with 2 other 69 Z's and 4 other cars and a bunch of parts...I think the price of Z's skyrocketed the following day!!! I got a great deal on the car, but I suspect the guy i sold it to made more on it than me!!!

Hey Mark, i thought you might chime in on this one...Thanks for the info on the lid...

And Mark..thanks also...I'll check the date today!!

Thanks again for all the positive feedback.....Max

And thanks for the info on the trunklid date...I'll take a look today and see..although it does seem odd that it is different than the trunklid on the car in the other post here on this site...any reason why?? Mine seems to have more holes?? Thanks again to you experts!!!

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