Chevy Vette Fest in Chicago

[L78Impala]

Dennis, thanks for taking time to talk with us. I enjoyed your car and the opportunity to chat with you.

[hvychev]

Dennis I loved to talk to you as well Awesome car and what a nice display of memrobilia as well. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

[68 COPO II]

Rob, thanks for posting the pics.
Also, thanks to everyone for your compliments on the Gibb COPO #15. The EX "Dueces Wild" race car is a 27,000 mile, original matching number engine car which I bought from Kim Howie about two years ago. Kim had this car stored for over ten years and during that time located and purchased the original engine. Former owner and Iowa drag racer Tommy Johnson SR. also had the original radiator in his speed shop which Kim reunited with the car.
Marlin-The car does have its original radio delete bezel. The VF was the first show for the car. It was finished by C and V Classic Restorations in Webb City, MO on Wednesday and unloaded at VF on Friday AM.
The display items included original Drag World ads about the car which I rec'd from Helen Gibb and Ken Boje.
The large show sign was done by Dennis Cumby. (What can't this guy do?)Thanks to all three for your help.
It was a pleasure meeting many members and hearing their comments on the car. Tim Lopata, Frank M, Ricky Smith, Kevin Hand, Dave Belk, Gary Holub, Bill M, Jeff L, Rick N, Rick P, Bob J, Dean, Chad and Matt Murphy.
Dennis, Joel, Rick N, Dean and Chad thanks for the help unloading and loading.
Oh, I can't forget those Latrobe guys. In two minutes, Brian and Joe pointed out four details we missed or didn't know. Those items are being fixed as we speak. Thanks for your help.
LaHarpe Mayor Kenny Brown and Herb Fox showed up on Saturday. Herb said he rec'd the first Gibb COPO Nova and spent the following days doing demo rides in front of the dealership. Herb said he did about fifty burnouts a day with the car. Nothing sells a factory hot rod like a good burnout !!!!
Helen and Nancy made the weekend complete when they stopped by on Sunday. Its always a pleasure to see and visit with them.
Thanks again to all!!!