Harrell Camaro - Page 5

**SuperNovaSS** · #41 12-31-2001, 10:02 PM

The original owner registered the car in California when he bought it new. He told me he registered in California then went to Kansas City got the car and drove it home. I am trying to get the black and gold plates back but I think the second owner turned them into the DMV.

Jason

Chuck Norton · #42 01-01-2002, 12:28 AM

Belair 62,

Your recollection is accurate. Cars licensed in California in 1969 may have had either the black plates or the new blue ones. The changeover came rather late in the year. One '69 I owned was tagged ZLP ### in black plates indicating that the cycle of available combinations was nearly exhausted. Conversely, one '69 Camaro that passed through my hands a few years ago had blue plates beginning with ### A?? . Note that the black plates had the alpha preceding the numeric and the order was reversed on blue plates.

C.

X77D80 · #43 01-01-2002, 12:51 AM

There are some 1970 model Chevelles with black plates cruising the streets of CA probably because they were being produced and sold late in 69 as 1970 models. Because of the 1970 Camaro's late (Feb 70) unveiling, it would be highly unlikely you would find a 1970 black plate Camaro...
Back to the Harrell Camaro, the original owner bought it from Harrell, drove it home to CA and registered it!? ThatÃs very cool!!!

**SuperNovaSS** · #44 01-01-2002, 03:18 AM

Yep, the original owner was a funny car racer and knew Harrell through racing.I think he bought the car and registered it in California before he went to get the car.I talked with him today and he told me some more interesting things about the car. He went to Harrell's shop a day early and watched them finish putting the car together. He got the car with the 396 emblems still on the fenders and Harrell gave him the 427 emblems to put on himself. He never put them on because he didn't want anyone to know it was a 427.Instead, he nailed them to his workbench. He is a great guy and loves talking about the car.

Jason

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**SuperNovaSS** · #45 01-12-2002, 03:49 AM

Were Vins stamped on turbo 400s? If so, where?

Thanks,

Jason

**SuperNovaSS** · #46 01-13-2002, 01:32 AM

Does anyone have any info on Bill Allen or Branine Chevrolet? Are either of them still around? Do they have any documents?

Thanks,

Jason

Rat_Pack · #47 01-13-2002, 04:50 AM

Jason, the vin was stamped on the driver's side of the transmission above the pan on a flat area. You will be able to see it with a flash light or drop light................RatPack...............

**SuperNovaSS** · #48 01-27-2002, 04:03 PM

I have looked for the VIN number on the trans and can't find it. It may be because the exhaust is in the way. Is it directly above the pan?

Thanks,

Jason

**Stefano** · #49 01-27-2002, 10:45 PM

Jason,
Try looking where the trans and block bolt up,from the top side and on the trans of course. The vin sould be on the drivers side and you can see it from the top back side of the engine bay, towards the fire wall.

**Mr70** · #50 01-27-2002, 10:46 PM

Yes.
And the exhaust is exactly parallel to it.You must get your glasses on and a good light source.

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