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travlnz28
12-22-2008, 05:44 AM
Well I finally squeezed my wallet open long enough to make a donation and join SYC. I am the proud owner of one of the finest 1969 RS/Z28's there is http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif and a 70 Chevelle SS 396 convertible along with a few others. However I thought I would show you my latest project. It is a Jerry MacNeish certified "Plain Jane" 1969 Camaro with factory air and the JL8 4 wheel disc brake option. I found this car sitting in a backyard in Ramona, California where it had been sitting since the early 80's. Although most jl8 cars were Z/28's or Super Sports, the option was available as a regular option on regular Camaros. This car has a/c which rules out the Z28 option and it had the bowtie in the center of the steering wheel which ruled out the SS option. Jerry's report states it is the only known example at this time with the low horsepower / JL8 option. If you are aware of another one or have any knowledge of this car, please let me know. Thanks to Jerry for making the trip to California and almost getting snake-bit in the process!
CC Rider
12-22-2008, 06:58 AM
Nice piece!

Don't forget to post up pics of the Chevelle too. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
COPO_Anders
12-22-2008, 11:43 AM
Nice find Gregg ! And it looks like it is in good condition to. Please post some more pics.
There is an SS 350 JL8 here in Sweden that I thought was an odd piece. But not compared to yours.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
JChlupsa
12-22-2008, 12:07 PM
is this the 6 cyl JL8 that was found recently in the weeds
Xplantdad
12-22-2008, 04:26 PM
Welcome Gregg! I think that I remember reading about this car on Team Camaro... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
travlnz28
12-22-2008, 09:06 PM
No, it's not a 6 cylinder car but it was found in the weeds in the backyard. I have posted a before pic to show it wasn't so nice when we started with it. However, it's getting there!
travlnz28
12-22-2008, 09:15 PM
Bruce,

Here is a pic of the Chevelle.
Xplantdad
12-22-2008, 10:28 PM
Very Nice Chevelle.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
x Baldwin Motion
12-23-2008, 12:45 AM
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/376094-100_0477.jpg

Nice! Dig the STEAMROLLER rubber and flares
travlnz28
12-23-2008, 01:30 AM
Somebody definately had their fun with it in the late 70's/ early 80's.