Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Found

[Postsedan]

Wow! What a crazy car week this has been. While telling Rick Pauley (RixLS6) how to find a certain 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan for sale.....Rick stumbles on something even better!

I said.... "What could possibly be better?" Rick, says "I found a Real Black SS396 Post Sedan and its an L78 car" In the mean time my phone is ringing off the hook as others are finding out about this car....Fire Spreading Fast.

As I type this, Rick Pauley and Jim Hanke are driving back home with this real Black L78 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Chevelle on the trailer.

Look for more pictures....and the complete story from Rick in a few days.

Special Thanks go out to Jim Hanke for driving Rick and picking up this Special Chevelle.

Congrats to Rick Pauley (RixLS6) on purchasing his third 1969 Post Sedan and his second SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Chevelle.

Pics.....Obviously a drag car most all it`s life. What a shame for someone to cut open a real SS Hood.

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Check out the &quot;Single&quot; fuel line <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

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Dan

[chevyman0429]

Dan,
Im pissed off and happy all at the same time. Being this car was for sale 10 minutes from my house and I never went and looked at it. Im pissed its not in my garage but happy its in someones hands that will completely restore it correctly.. Im definitely looking forward to more pics. Whats the chances that the build sheet is behind the original door panels.

[chevyman0429]

I got to have a couple cold bud lights to bring me back down. This is awesome!

[Postsedan]

&quot;Whats the chances that the build sheet is behind the original door panels.&quot;

Never, say never....but highly doubtful.

Dan

[PeteLeathersac]

Congrats!!!

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif
~ Pete

[chevyman0429]

Dan,
Was just thinking is there a factory tach in this car!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Nice find.

10-10, black goes so nicely with black.

Ryan

[Postsedan]

I`ll let Rick answer all the questions..... I do not wish to take away his thunder and enthusiasm.

Dan

[Woj]

Congrats Rick. You'll have fun with this one.

Phil Woj.

[Rixls6]

Just got home with the new addition.
If Dan hadn't told me to look at the Detoit Craigslist, I wouldn't have known about this car.
I'll post what pics I took after we first got there and then put her on a trailer.
She's had a harsh drag car life, but what a cool find. It's had at least 4 different colors on it, Black, Yellow, Red, and now blue.
I'll be putting it in my shop tomorrow morning as it's too hard to maneuver my driveway when it's dark out.

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[Rixls6]

Some more
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[Rixls6]

Anybody ever hear of &quot;De LaSalle Collegiate Pilots&quot;?
That's what the decal on the back window says.

[chevyman0429]

Rick,
Theres a private school I beleive here in the Detroit area where the car is from called De LaSalle. Maybe an old parking permit. Thats what it looks like to me.
Mike

[Rixls6]

Mike,
Yes it is a parking permit for that school.
What kind of a private school is it? Anything to do with pilot training?

[Postsedan]

Rick,

I'll be over early on Sunday, get the coffee and donuts ready..... Lets pull that baby apart and ready for first phase of resto!

Dan

[chevyman0429]

Rick,
Just what they call there sports teams (pilots) if I remember right.
Mike

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rick,

I'll be over early on Sunday, get the coffee and donuts ready..... Lets pull that baby apart and ready for first phase of resto!

Dan </div></div>

Sounds like a plan!

[Postsedan]

Rick,

I was able to blow up the RH Side Glass picture, it appears to be original clear glass, I,m sure you will verify tomorrow <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[L78M22Rag]

Great score Rick!

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyman0429</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rick,
Just what they call there sports teams (pilots) if I remember right.
Mike </div></div>

Ok Mike, thanks
I'm wondering if possibly the first owner may have gone to that school as it's a pretty faded out decal for student parking.

[Postsedan]

Rick,

Is that a factory or Ziebart under coating plug I see? Very typical for a Mid-West/Detroit car.

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Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

If it was Canadian the plug would be hovering in mid air due to the rusty lack of floor pans.

Ryan

[Postsedan]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif There goes that Canadian Witty Humor, EH!....good stuff Ryan <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[daverd]

Same hovering in New England
Cars too.

[Xplantdad]

Cool...can't wait for you to tear it down and take it from there!

[chevyman0429]

I see it looks like a 4 core radiator, I wonder if it's the original Harrison, is it a stick radiator or auto. I did notice it to be a manual car. Also IM dying to know if it's got a factory tach Mike

[SS427]

Nice find Dan and Rick. Now get the green LS6 done before you start this one Rick!

[Postsedan]

Rick,

We will be restoring in chronological order.... '69 comes before '70 <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

Dan

[wheelhop]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyman0429</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I see it looks like a 4 core radiator, I wonder if it's the original Harrison, is it a stick radiator or auto. I did notice it to be a manual car. Also IM dying to know if it's got a factory tach Mike </div></div>
Car is definitely a factory four speed that was converted to an automatic for racing.
It is an automatic radiator, No factory tach just idiot lights.
Car's only showing 16K on the odometer.

[wheelhop]

Notice the boarded up house in the background?
Seemed like about 20 % of the houses in the area were boarded up and about one house every other block was destroyed by fire.

[chevyman0429]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wheelhop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Notice the boarded up house in the background?
Seemed like about 20 % of the houses in the area were boarded up and about one house every other block was destroyed by fire. </div></div> Wheelhop this is typical in the Detroit area. The occupants of Detroit vandalize, burn, and destroy almost anything.. A pretty rough area. I was born and raised there, it's kind to bad it could be very nice.city. A aplace you don't wanna be after dark.

[Woj]

The neighborhood where this car was photographed was probably beautiful and prosperous 30 years ago. Too bad. The homes actually look nice here. Similar thing going on in some of the hoods near Cleveland. Not as bad as Detroit though.

Woj

[KRJoye]

Nice find,another nice original car rescued from the bowels of the city.

[Rixls6]

Yeah, that neighborhood does look like it was very nice way back when.
What a shame.

Took a few pics early yesterday when Jim (Wheelhop) brought the car to my shop.
More to come later.
Original drums and rotors still on it.
Looks like a Lakewood rollbar, right?

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[Woj]

I love how crisp the Kansas City trim tags usually are. At least that has been my experience, this one looks great.

Phil W.

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Woj</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I love how crisp the Kansas City trim tags usually are. At least that has been my experience, this one looks great.

Phil W. </div></div>

Yes, except for my shaky old hands blurring it.
I cleaned one of the spiral shocks in the rear, and it has a 69 date with an F41 part number.
I'll check the other shock today when Dan comes over to help me strip the junk off the car.
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[69 Post Sedan]

Rick, congrats on another SS396 Post Chevelle. You are OFFICIALLY hooked on these cars!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Kurt <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[Postsedan]

I just got home....Rick and I trashed on the Black SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan for 5 hours....Hanke joined us after Church, he`s a good boy.

I am confident that this Black 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan rolled of the assembly plant at the Kansas Plant as an L78 375hp, 4 speed (We may never know for certain which 4 speed it was?) with KK 4.10 posi rear end <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Before....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2013/P1010013_zpsb80c95ee.jpg

After....

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Mike Sharp,

You can now sleep well at night <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif The emblem was just as I told you <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

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More pics to come.

Dan

[Postsedan]

KK 4.10 Posi rear end....

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Proof of original Black Paint....

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3/8`s fuel line

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Dan

[chevyman0429]

Thats awesome Dan thanks for that picture, it will help me sleep.Hit the jackpot with that one exspecially with the kk coded rearend huh. Dam I wanns kick myself in the rear for missing out on that one. Keep the pics coming.<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just got home....Rick and I trashed on the Black SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan for 5 hours....Hanke joined us after Church, he`s a good boy.

I am confident that this Black 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan rolled of the assembly plant at the Kansas Plant as an L78 375hp, 4 speed (We may never know for certain which 4 speed it was?) with KK 4.10 posi rear end <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Before....

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After....

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Mike Sharp,

You can now sleep well at night <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif The emblem was just as I told you <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

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More pics to come.

Dan </div></div>

[Postsedan]

Both rear drums dated, A 29 9

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This is the Herve Villachaize (Tattoo from Fantasy Island) SS hood.....looks like he slammed right through it <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

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Original upper and lower ball joints <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

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We believe it`s the original mileage, based on being a drag car for so long.

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Dan

[Postsedan]

Jim Hanke had the honors of removing the interior <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

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What`s left of the 4 speed tunnel

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Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

They really raced the snot out of that post.

She will need a love of TLC (Tenacity, Love, and Cash)

Ryan

[Postsedan]

Rick very carefully exposed the original firewall chalk marks......

You`ll have to look close.... we can see: 10 followed by 13427, followed by 1/20.

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Back side of SS and 396 fender emblems

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What is left of the &quot;Broad Cast Sheet&quot;

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Dan

[m22mike]

You guys are having way to much fun <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif I got a little 10 10 Camaro that could keep that one company <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif

[Postsedan]

More random pics....

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Lot`s of paint on her, attempting to find a original side stripe

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SS Grille

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Parts removed....

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The mascot, I bet he can tell us a lot of stories of this Chevelle

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Dan

[markjohnson]

I was hoping that it would be a KK axle code! Thanks for posting all the great photos. Any idea if it's a B-pillar bright trim car or not?

[Postsedan]

Of all the crazy things you find....in these old cars.

Hey Mike Sharp....I believe we found your favorite drinking establishment in the Detroit Metro area <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

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Plus have you ever heard of this show?

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Dan

[chevyman0429]

Dan,
I have a question was the 410 (kk) exclusive on the L78s or could it be ordered on its little brothers.(350/325 horse). My 300 deluxe hardtop has a 355 rear that prolly was available on any big block motored chevelle?

Thanks Mike

[Postsedan]

I have only seen one documented other L34 with the KK 4.10 posi....all the rest have been L78`s.

Dan

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markjohnson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was hoping that it would be a KK axle code! Thanks for posting all the great photos. Any idea if it's a B-pillar bright trim car or not? </div></div>

Thanks Mark....No, not a bright trim Chevelle

Dan

[Postsedan]

I forgot to add this one that was on the firewall <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2013/P1010036_zpsfcd7e7da.jpg

Dan

[Rixls6]

First, a pic of my friends and helpers.
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Firewall partial VIN's
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Rear end assembly code. Looks to be &quot;KK 0206B&quot;
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Cleaned off the original fuel line. Still has its original square-edge clamp.
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[SS427]

These kinds of finds are so cool. Man there must be 200 lbs of extra paint on that car!

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">These kinds of finds are so cool. Man there must be 200 lbs of extra paint on that car! </div></div>

Yeah, that's for sure, not to mention the amount of pop rivets holding other things in place.

[Postsedan]

Hmmm, What will be at MCACN`s first, The LS6 or the SS396 Post Sedan?

Dan

[chevyman0429]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hmmm, What will be at MCACN`s first, The LS6 or the SS396 Post Sedan?

Dan </div></div>
Rick/Dan is there pics/thread on the LS6 I wanna see it

[Postsedan]

Here is a sneak peek, Rick can post more pics if he chooses.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2013/P1010139_zps1b9c7d7c.jpg

Dan

[chevyman0429]

Very nice I love that green!

[njsteve]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is a sneak peek, Rick can post more pics if he chooses.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2013/P1010139_zps1b9c7d7c.jpg

Dan </div></div>

Whatsup with the buried Firebird parked perpendicular to the Chevelle's passenger front fender?

[wheelhop]

81 Firebird turbo trans am. Most of it is gone, parted out to make room for more chevelles.

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wheelhop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">81 Firebird turbo trans am. Most of it is gone, parted out to make room for more chevelles. </div></div>

Glad to have it out of here, but I still have some pieces to that car like the disc brake rear, the front subframe, and the 301 Turbo motor with trans.

[Rixls6]

Got the rest of the interior pieces out today.
Check out the tunnel damage, both front and rear, from losing driveshafts!

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/02/full-3463-2910-006.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/02/full-3463-2911-032.jpg

Roll bar out.
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/02/full-3463-2912-010.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/02/full-3463-2913-011.jpg

Got the original headliner out in one piece, but won't reuse.
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/02/full-3463-2914-034.jpg

Original rear door panels had never been off.
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/02/full-3463-2915-012.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/02/full-3463-2916-013.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/02/full-3463-2917-014.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/02/full-3463-2918-015.jpg

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Rough rough rough.

You have to love this car to save it.

Ryan

[chevyman0429]

Rick,
Save it from death, a black on black L78 post Id trade one of my limbs for this car. 2 thumbs up from me Rick.

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rough rough rough.

You have to love this car to save it.

Ryan
</div></div>

We most certainly do LOVE IT <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I wasn't suggesting death.

Just stating the obvious. CHEVELLE+LOVE=SAVE IT.

Ryan

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyman0429</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rick,
Save it from death, a black on black L78 post Id trade one of my limbs for this car. 2 thumbs up from me Rick. </div></div>

Mike &quot;Gets It&quot; <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Postsedan]

Rick,

I'm sure your &quot;Roll Bar&quot; will get a lot of attention when you place it for sale.

Dan

[Schonyenko2]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyman0429</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rick,
Save it from death, a black on black L78 post Id trade one of my limbs for this car. 2 thumbs up from me Rick. </div></div>

With a welder, plasma cutter, and the right parts, they can rise from the ashes.

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Schonyenko2</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyman0429</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rick,
Save it from death, a black on black L78 post Id trade one of my limbs for this car. 2 thumbs up from me Rick. </div></div>

With a welder, plasma cutter, and the right parts, they can rise from the ashes. </div></div>

Ken,

Amen.

Dan

[daverd]

It's a Lakewood roll bar cool
Vintage part I'd leave the scars
In the floor pan from the driveshaft
As long as its structurally ok.....
Better than chineseum steel .:)

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: daverd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's a Lakewood roll bar cool
Vintage part I'd leave the scars
In the floor pan from the driveshaft
As long as its structurally ok.....
Better than chineseum steel .:) </div></div>

Dave,

Rick has a complete GM Full floor pan, no Chinese Sheet Metal for this Post Sedan <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[resto4u]

Does anyone else see 34 on the firewall, or is that just me?

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: resto4u</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does anyone else see 34 on the firewall, or is that just me? </div></div>

Roger,

See you post on page 5..... Yes, to the left you can make out the 10, to the right of the 10 is followed by 13427, down below on the left is followed by 1/20.

Dan

[Rixls6]

Here is a pic that shows where the &quot;13427&quot; is.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/02/full-3463-2935-034_copy.jpg

[L78M22Rag]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Rear end assembly code. Looks to be &quot;KK 0206B&quot;
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/023_zps64567dd2.jpg

</div></div>

Hey, my KK rear is identical. Even the weighting on the letters is similar.
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg155/helmuteckert/KK1_zpsc4ca533c.jpg

[Postsedan]

Helmut,

Way cool, which Chevelle rear end is this from?

Dan

[Rixls6]

Helmut, what is your casting date on that rear?

[L78M22Rag]

Dan, its for my Fathom Green L89.

Rick, I don't know the casting date off-hand so I'll have to get back to you.

[Rixls6]

Sounds good Helmut.
Just would be intereseting if it was cast the same day as mine, which is: A 30 9

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/02/full-3463-2940-031.jpg

[Postsedan]

Helmut,

Have Mike take a picture of your casting date <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

If Mike is taking pictures, maybe a few extra would be well recived here on sYc. We love pics.

I have special affinity for pics of real L89's.

Bench seat 4 gear L89,69 Chevelle, wow that thing could be pink with a purple pokadot interior and I would still love it.

IMHO, well worth a thread/post all of it's own.

Ryan

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

I have special affinity for pics of real L89's.

Bench seat 4 gear L89,69 Chevelle, wow that thing could be pink with a purple pokadot interior and I would still love it.


Ryan </div></div>

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

Yep, I'd want it too, but a quick change of colors would have to happen. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/sick.gif

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

I have special affinity for pics of real L89's.

Bench seat 4 gear L89,69 Chevelle, wow that thing could be pink with a purple pokadot interior and I would still love it.


Ryan </div></div>

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

Yep, I'd want it too, but a quick change of colors would have to happen. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/sick.gif </div></div>

Very Quick Indeed!

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Agreed

But first I think I would french the antenna and drive it while wearing a fur hat.

Ryan

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Agreed

But first I think I would french the antenna and drive it while wearing a fur hat.

Ryan
</div></div>

And a Betty White mask!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Good one.

Ryan.

Rick: Somewhere on here it said you have a few Post Sedans, I see the silver one, and the black one, are there others? pics?

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Good one.

Ryan.

Rick: Somewhere on here it said you have a few Post Sedans, I see the silver one, and the black one, are there others? pics? </div></div>

Here are some pics of my red 6 banger car that has a real nice original set of door panels that will go into the black car when done.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/02/full-3463-2964-69_chevelle_300_deluxe_014.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/02/full-3463-2965-69_chevelle_300_deluxe_015.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/02/full-3463-2966-69_chevelle_300_deluxe_016.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/02/full-3463-2967-69_chevelle_300_deluxe_017.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/02/full-3463-2968-69_chevelle_300_deluxe_018.jpg

[chevyman0429]

Rick,
Those rims with the dog dish hub caps with some red line tires would also look incredible on the black L78. I love the look of the steel wheels with the dog dish hub caps.

Mike

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Nice car.

Is it going to be a SS 396 clone at some point?

Ryan

[jimbo]

I remember that car street racing in the late 80's.
That hood is one of a kind.
I dont have any storys to tell abou it.

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jimbo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I remember that car street racing in the late 80's.
That hood is one of a kind.
I dont have any storys to tell abou it. </div></div>

Jimbo,
I was hoping to find someone in the Detroit area that might remember the car street racing. Like you say, the hood is 1-of-a-kind.
Could you say where they street raced it exactly as it might help me track down a previous owner? PM me if you don't want to let on where that was.

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice car.

Is it going to be a SS 396 clone at some point?

Ryan </div></div>

My thoughts were to put a 427 in it, M22, 4.10 12-bolt, but no SS emblems, keep the dog dish caps, and put small 427 emblems in place of the 250. Kind of what Chevy might have built if they did a COPO 69 Post Sedan.

[Alss]

[/quote]

My thoughts were to put a 427 in it, M22, 4.10 12-bolt, but no SS emblems, keep the dog dish caps, and put small 427 emblems in place of the 250. Kind of what Chevy might have built if they did a COPO 69 Post Sedan. [/quote]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[Woj]

[/quote]

My thoughts were to put a 427 in it, M22, 4.10 12-bolt, but no SS emblems, keep the dog dish caps, and put small 427 emblems in place of the 250. Kind of what Chevy might have built if they did a COPO 69 Post Sedan. [/quote]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif x 2 <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Wow, good plan.

Ryan

Is it originally Garnet Red?

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow, good plan.

Ryan

Is it originally Garnet Red? </div></div>

Yes, factory code 52, Garnet red.

[ohhawk]

What details do you look for in these cars when determining the real deal? Here's an example on an L78 version....no paperwork and non matching #s motor...........

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ULTRA-RAR...=item2a29a97661 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ULTRA-RARE-ROTISSERIE-RESTORED-1969-Chevrolet-Chevelle-300-Deluxe-Factory-SS396-/181087598177?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&amp;hash=item2a29a97661 )

[jimbo]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jimbo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I remember that car street racing in the late 80's.
That hood is one of a kind.
I dont have any storys to tell abou it. </div></div>

Jimbo,
I was hoping to find someone in the Detroit area that might remember the car street racing. Like you say, the hood is 1-of-a-kind.
Could you say where they street raced it exactly as it might help me track down a previous owner? PM me if you don't want to let on where that was. </div></div>
All I remember is the hood cut out. Dont even remember what the purpose was.
Could have seen the car a couple places. French Rd or Outer Drive on the East side. Possibly Telegraph, that would be the West side.
Basically nothing is all I got. Sorry.

Maybe post on YellowBullet or Milan Dragway forum.Someone will know the car.

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jimbo</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jimbo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I remember that car street racing in the late 80's.
That hood is one of a kind.
I dont have any storys to tell abou it. </div></div>

Jimbo,
I was hoping to find someone in the Detroit area that might remember the car street racing. Like you say, the hood is 1-of-a-kind.
Could you say where they street raced it exactly as it might help me track down a previous owner? PM me if you don't want to let on where that was. </div></div>
All I remember is the hood cut out. Dont even remember what the purpose was.
Could have seen the car a couple places. French Rd or Outer Drive on the East side. Possibly Telegraph, that would be the West side.
Basically nothing is all I got. Sorry.

Maybe post on YellowBullet or Milan Dragway forum.Someone will know the car. </div></div>

Thanks, I'll check out those forums. Do you remember if the car was blue at that time, or yellow or red? It was all those colors along the way.

[chevyman0429]

Rick,
I was born and raised on the street racing scene in Detroit and I have never seen this car before. I did have a pretty extensive conversation with the kid u bought it from and ha said that it was indeed raced on the streets of Detroit. I do have a few Freinds that live in Detroit that all the know is street racing I will print a copy of your car and go knocking on some doors. Maybe I can spoke up a skunk or two.
Mike

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyman0429</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rick,
I was born and raised on the street racing scene in Detroit and I have never seen this car before. I did have a pretty extensive conversation with the kid u bought it from and ha said that it was indeed raced on the streets of Detroit. I do have a few Freinds that live in Detroit that all the know is street racing I will print a copy of your car and go knocking on some doors. Maybe I can spoke up a skunk or two.
Mike </div></div>

Mike,
That would be great. Thanks for any help! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Hi ohhawk,

I think I remember some information about this car on team Chevelle, in case you are looking to purchase.

Ryan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow, good plan.

Ryan

Is it originally Garnet Red? </div></div>

Yes, factory code 52, Garnet red. </div></div>

Code 52 is by far the best color found on 69 Chevelles.

Very cool to find a post sedan in 52

Ryan

[wheelhop]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ohhawk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What details do you look for in these cars when determining the real deal? Here's an example on an L78 version....no paperwork and non matching #s motor...........

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ULTRA-RAR...=item2a29a97661 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ULTRA-RARE-ROTISSERIE-RESTORED-1969-Chevrolet-Chevelle-300-Deluxe-Factory-SS396-/181087598177?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&amp;hash=item2a29a97661 ) </div></div>

buyer beware on this one.

[ohhawk]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hi ohhawk,

I think I remember some information about this car on team Chevelle, in case you are looking to purchase.

Ryan </div></div>

No, not interested in purchasing but was interested to learn a bit more about this model. Understand what lack of paperwork and matching #s means to the value proposition but beyond that what about this car shows it to be a clone?

[L78M22Rag]

Rick, that Garnet Red Post Sedan is a gorgeous car!! Is that still the original factory paint?

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78M22Rag</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rick, that Garnet Red Post Sedan is a gorgeous car!! Is that still the original factory paint? </div></div>

Helmut,
The pics make the body look better than it actually is. It has been repainted at sometime and had rust repair before also.

[L78M22Rag]

I guess its the patina that caught my eye. That car will get a lot of attention with a bigger mill under the hood.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Hi Rick,

Any other 69 Chevelles?

Ryan

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hi Rick,

Any other 69 Chevelles?

Ryan </div></div>

I think those are enough, right? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif I'm out of room. Need to sell my `70 drag car. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I think that is more than enough, I have free storage options for special 69 Chevelles. (Need keys to start monthly for lubrication......)

Ryan

What a Great Collection. (You have great taste)

[firstgenaddict]

Garnet Red is a great color on a 69 Chevelle.
In the late 80's I paid 2k for a 69 SS 396 4spd faded white with a black vroof motor apart in the trunk and the muncie hung with a piece of baling wire from the firewall. Didn't think anything about checking to figure the original color (I could have cared less as I would paint them whatever color I wanted back then) When I looked up the cowl tag numbers I learned it was originally Garnet Red... I thought who would ever paint a factory Garnet Red car white?

I painted it Garnet with the black roof and black bench, it was beautiful! I wish I could have them all back!

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think that is more than enough, I have free storage options for special 69 Chevelles. (Need keys to start monthly for lubrication......)

Ryan

What a Great Collection. (You have great taste) </div></div>

Of course, keys to be left strictly to help lubrication.........wink, wink...nod, nod
Gotta love them `69's!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Best way to keep them lubricated is short bursts of approx 1320 feet at max rpm.

Ryan

I have my 1969 Chevelle Babysitters Certificate. I am however having a hard time getting you any positive references, my grandmother is still mad at me for driving her car &quot;like a crazy baffoon&quot;. (when I was about 16.5 years old mind you.)

[Rixls6]

I've been asking about my car over at Yellowbullet.com, and have had a couple guys remember the car.

Here's one response.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I need to ask a couple of questions..............

1.) Does the roll bar only have the hoop, rear bars and one door bar ?

2.) The rear suspension, does it have the upper and lower control arms removed and the old style Lakewood ladder bars welded in place ?

The reason I ask is there were a couple of Good Ole boys that brought us a 1969 Chevelle back in the mid nineties and we built them a 540, for the life of me can't remember the guys name, but his brother was in a wheelchair with a bullet lodged in his spine. They street raced this thing down by the Detroit City Airport area. This car ran mid to low nines which scared the hell out of me the way it was put together. They came up to our shop to build the motor so no one downtown knew anything about the motor.

The car looks familiar.

Jim </div></div>

Here's another

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Originally Posted by 540chief
Back in the early to mid 90's a guy named Tim Mitchell had a car that looked alot like this one.. Centerlines and all. He lived in Westland I believe back then. He raced it on the street...</div></div>

and here's a PM I got

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This car was raced at Detroit Dragway for many years. The owner was good friends with my father. Everyone call him Cowboy. (the name on the window). If I remember correctly this car was a stick car also, or it was when it was raced through the early 80's. Its seen some street action in the late 70's, but mostly track after that. Cowboy passed away a few years ago, great person. Known him sense I was 8 years old, I'm 45 now. Hope this helps. Enjoy! </div></div>

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

great stuff, you are hot on the trail.

Ryan

[Postsedan]

sYc comes through once again, as you got the lead from &quot;Jimbo&quot; to investigate Yellowbullet.com <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">sYc comes through once again, as you got the lead from &quot;Jimbo&quot; to investigate Yellowbullet.com <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan </div></div>

Got that right. Thanks Jimbo. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[chevyman0429]

Rick,
Dam the boys over at that yellow bullet r ruthless.

[markjohnson]

The 'bullet is a great resource but you gotta have a thick skin. Those guys can be brutal but I've read some of the funniest stuff in my life over there.

[SuperNovaSS]

I read 7 pages into the Yellow Bullet thread and could not handle anymore. Here is a link for those who are more patient that I. Lots of trash talking and ignorance with little info:

http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/showthread.php?s=7e047fa73ac2ef71b2d7be7813bb10d4&amp; t=552260

Congrats on the awesome find by the way!

Jason

[kwhizz]

Lot's of people on the Bullett with &quot;Opinions&quot;...........But....the knowledge base is lacking......

[Alss]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lot's of people on the Bullett with &quot;Opinions&quot;...........But....the knowledge base is lacking...... </div></div>

You aint kidding <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif

[Rixls6]

Yeah, they do get pretty rough over there, but I do have a guy that is talking to me about the car I'm wanting info on.

Here's one of his PM's to me.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do you remember the car being blue at that time, or yellow, or maybe even red, as it was all those colors after the original black?</div></div>




<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It was black from the late 70's (as far back as I can remember) until early 90's. I don't know his real full name, My father is pretty ill at this time and won't remember. He, nor did anyone else mention him selling it. I talk to Cowboy a month before he passed, he was always at the track, and he talk about working on it, changing this and changing that.
It was change to an automatic in the 80's because he couldn't get the stick to launch correctly. I remember that pretty well, due to it being the only track rental I ever seen at Detroit Dragway in the early 80's. Cowboy and Fast Phil knew the owners pretty good and they let them test when ever they wanted..
Multiple colors was right up his ally being he was just a big old country boy having fun. What ever color his flat bed truck was the car soon followed. Hope this helps


Ahhhh, the memories... </div></div>

[W117Monte]

The guys responding the way they do, to person they dont even know, should be steralized and their mommas punched in the mouth.
They were never tought the phrase &quot;if you dont have anything nice to say...

[Postsedan]

Great findings Rick, keep it going <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[W117Monte]

And that Racer-e165 guy... he was banned off the bracket talk forums. maybe more that once. He really is a jerk of the highest order.

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great findings Rick, keep it going <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan </div></div>

I sure hope I can.
I've asked the guy if his dad has any pics of the car when Cowboy had it, since they were pretty good friends and all.

[Postsedan]

It`s great to see car guys helping out car guys <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Fast67VelleN2O]

Hey guys, for the record, don't mind that racer 140 asswipe from YB. Hes from NJ and has literally been banned from almost every website he has ever posted on. You won't ever see him talking like that ever, to anyone, unless its online. To be honest, he looks rather lonely everywhere he goes.... wonder why?

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fast67VelleN2O</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey guys, for the record, don't mind that racer 140 asswipe from YB. Hes from NJ and has literally been banned from almost every website he has ever posted on. You won't ever see him talking like that ever, to anyone, unless its online. To be honest, he looks rather lonely everywhere he goes.... wonder why? </div></div>

Yeah, there are a couple of em that just like to talk $&amp;#@. Glad they're having fun, as I just go on past what they say.

[W117Monte]

[quote=Rixls6 Yeah, there are a couple of em that just like to talk $&amp;#@. Glad they're having fun, as I just go on past what they say. [/quote]

Good policy. Anyone who responds back just feeds the troll. I had that guy blocked on another forum. all he did was post the same garbage over and over. you can always tell the type by the mile long signature and huge picture or GIF at the bottom of their post. LOOK AT ME!!!

[ZiggyL78]

I sure wish I had kept my L78 Post.

http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/northbrewer/blackchevelle1_zps07cae6bf.jpg

[Postsedan]

Hi Ken,

How the heck are you doing....Your former Black L78 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan has been in my registry since 2006.

http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/northbrewer/blackchevelle1_zps07cae6bf.jpg

Dan

[firstgenaddict]

The ignorance on that site is appalling... too much to put up with unless you have a purpose, good luck Rick, I love L78's especially in Black!

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: firstgenaddict</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The ignorance on that site is appalling... too much to put up with unless you have a purpose, good luck Rick, I love L78's especially in Black! </div></div>

Something else over there. There have been a few guys trying to help, but no new info yet.
Thanks

[Don_Lightfoot]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ZiggyL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I sure wish I had kept my L78 Post.</div></div>

May 6, 2006 - Does this ring a bell Krn?

http://www.pbase.com/don_lightfoot/image/148995063.jpg

[ZiggyL78]

Thanks Dan.Last time I heard it was in BC.Great pic Don.Thanks.It was nice to meet you.

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ZiggyL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks Dan.Last time I heard it was in BC.Great pic Don.Thanks.It was nice to meet you.</div></div>

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Don_Lightfoot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ZiggyL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I sure wish I had kept my L78 Post.</div></div>

May 6, 2006 - Does this ring a bell Krn?

http://www.pbase.com/don_lightfoot/image/148995063.jpg
</div></div>

More proof that these cars just keep bringing us together....Don I remember that discussion like it was yesterday.

Dan

[442w30]

Unless I missed it, how do you know it's a real SS, if not a real L78 car?

[x Baldwin Motion]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Alss</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lot's of people on the Bullett with &quot;Opinions&quot;...........But....the knowledge base is lacking...... </div></div>

You aint kidding <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif </div></div>

what a waste of time, <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/bs.gif i hope you got a good lead though.

[chevelleheart]

Ken, your close,...very close on your guess of BC , but the L78 post car ended up in Calgary, Alberta. Still driving it, hav'nt done the engine bay yet, but got it back to mostly back to how it left the factory,with the correct door panels, bench seat back in and all re-covered correctly, carpet out and vinyl flooring put in ( repo flooring, not original, but still hunting).... That car sure gets a lot of interest when it's out

[L78M22Rag]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevelleheart</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ken, your close,...very close on your guess of BC , but the L78 post car ended up in Calgary, Alberta. Still driving it, hav'nt done the engine bay yet, but got it back to mostly back to how it left the factory,with the correct door panels, bench seat back in and all re-covered correctly, carpet out and vinyl flooring put in ( repo flooring, not original, but still hunting).... That car sure gets a lot of interest when it's out </div></div>
...And it looks terrific!!!

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevelleheart</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ken, your close,...very close on your guess of BC , but the L78 post car ended up in Calgary, Alberta. Still driving it, hav'nt done the engine bay yet, but got it back to mostly back to how it left the factory,with the correct door panels, bench seat back in and all re-covered correctly, carpet out and vinyl flooring put in ( repo flooring, not original, but still hunting).... That car sure gets a lot of interest when it's out </div></div>

Bob,

You and Helmut can split the costs of shipping both &quot;Black&quot; Post Sedans to my next 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Reunion.

Dan

[Rixls6]

I have a lead on who &quot;Cowboy&quot; was. Apparently he bought the car in the late 70's and has passed away now.
The same guy that gave me that lead knows the guy that Cowboy bought it from, and will be talking with him soon.
I don't know if he will be the original owner or not, but it still will help get me closer to finding the early history of this car.
Also it is believed that that guy will have old pics of the car. I sure hope so.
Stay tuned.

[jimbo]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[69 Post Sedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a lead on who &quot;Cowboy&quot; was. Apparently he bought the car in the late 70's and has passed away now.
The same guy that gave me that lead knows the guy that Cowboy bought it from, and will be talking with him soon.
I don't know if he will be the original owner or not, but it still will help get me closer to finding the early history of this car.
Also it is believed that that guy will have old pics of the car. I sure hope so.
Stay tuned. </div></div>

Great news Rick.......

Kurt

[Postsedan]

Rick,

Go get um, Best of Luck!

Dan

[L78M22Rag]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevelleheart</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ken, your close,...very close on your guess of BC , but the L78 post car ended up in Calgary, Alberta. Still driving it, hav'nt done the engine bay yet, but got it back to mostly back to how it left the factory,with the correct door panels, bench seat back in and all re-covered correctly, carpet out and vinyl flooring put in ( repo flooring, not original, but still hunting).... That car sure gets a lot of interest when it's out </div></div>

Bob,

You and Helmut can split the costs of shipping both &quot;Black&quot; Post Sedans to my next 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Reunion.

Dan </div></div>

I think that reunion should happen up here in Calgary... and will include Ken's Daytona Yellow Post Sedan!

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78M22Rag</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevelleheart</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ken, your close,...very close on your guess of BC , but the L78 post car ended up in Calgary, Alberta. Still driving it, hav'nt done the engine bay yet, but got it back to mostly back to how it left the factory,with the correct door panels, bench seat back in and all re-covered correctly, carpet out and vinyl flooring put in ( repo flooring, not original, but still hunting).... That car sure gets a lot of interest when it's out </div></div>

Bob,

You and Helmut can split the costs of shipping both &quot;Black&quot; Post Sedans to my next 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Reunion.

Dan </div></div>

I think that reunion should happen up here in Calgary... and will include Ken's Daytona Yellow Post Sedan! </div></div>

I would consider that if the numbers were in your favor, but unfortunately most of the Real Post Sedan's are in the U.S.

Start planning on making a trip in 2014.

Dan

[chevelleheart]

Yes Rick, stay on his trail!! Yea there's getting to be a few Post cars in Calgary eh Dan ! Between , mine, Helmuts new find, and the Yellow Post car of My buddy Ken,....

We got lucky, and as I always say,.....&quot;even a blind squirrel gets a nut every once in a while&quot; !!

[Postsedan]

Yep, I think it's Great that a few Great 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedans are now in Calgary....back in 2007 when Alan and Helmut attending my first Post Sedan Gathering is where they really became fans of these great Chevelles <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif

Dan

[ZiggyL78]

Glad to hear you still have it Bob.Someone told me you sold it to a guy in BC.Did you sell the blue 69 SS?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevelleheart</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ken, your close,...very close on your guess of BC , but the L78 post car ended up in Calgary, Alberta. Still driving it, hav'nt done the engine bay yet, but got it back to mostly back to how it left the factory,with the correct door panels, bench seat back in and all re-covered correctly, carpet out and vinyl flooring put in ( repo flooring, not original, but still hunting).... That car sure gets a lot of interest when it's out </div></div>

[Rixls6]

Little by little a story is emerging from a guy that knew one of the long-time owners of this car, &quot;Cowboy&quot;.
Here is one of the tidbits he recently told me.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was there when he was painting the car the color is now, cowboy painted it him self in a two car garage off John R and Oakland in Detroit. He cut the hood and had a dual snorkel air cleaner on it with hoses running down to the headlights. He used to call it the robot from the show lost in space because when it was running the motor would shake and it looked like when the robot would say &quot;Danger, Danger&quot; he used to joke and say that the car was telling all of us other racers danger was coming. LOL </div></div>

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Little by little a story is emerging from a guy that knew one of the long-time owners of this car, &quot;Cowboy&quot;.
Here is one of the tidbits he recently told me.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was there when he was painting the car the color is now, cowboy painted it him self in a two car garage off John R and Oakland in Detroit. He cut the hood and had a dual snorkel air cleaner on it with hoses running down to the headlights. He used to call it the robot from the show lost in space because when it was running the motor would shake and it looked like when the robot would say &quot;Danger, Danger&quot; he used to joke and say that the car was telling all of us other racers danger was coming. LOL </div></div> </div></div>

Rick,

How fitting, why are we (you included) not surprised <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif Great story!

Dan

[Brucebodyman]

Man am I depressed. I looked at this car a few years ago when I was looking for a cheap drag car. I was so intent on finding a drag car I didn't pay much attention to what the car actually was. It's been on the Michigan craigslist for a while this time. Good catch guys. For you guys to realize what it was from pics and I didn't catch it in person means I need to pay more attention. Good luck with it!!

[chevyman0429]

Rick,
For what ever reason when my eyes opened this morning this car was on my mind. Anymore progress on this beauty?

[slammed1]

Ditto,was curious how the project has progressed if any lately.

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: slammed1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ditto,was curious how the project has progressed if any lately. </div></div>

Brian,

I have invited Rick to bring his Black SS396 L78 300 Deluxe Post Sedan as a rolling project......to my next reunion in 2014.....dates and venue TBA soon.

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Good Plan Dan and Rick.

PS: Tease, don't keep us in suspense too long.

Ryan

[orig69ss]

Dan is going to tease for a little while but you know it,s going to great. Ryan I,am getting ready to put car up for the winter getting every thing together what a ugly thought,but will make the best of it.

Chuck

[Rixls6]

Got the NCRS papers today on this black 69 Chevelle SS396 Post sedan, and it was originally shipped to McCormick Motors in Nappanee, IN
They are still in business near South Bend, IN
I called them just to possibly see if they had any old paperwork, but haven't heard back yet.

No progress on the restoration to report.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Very cool to get another piece of the history on that significant car.

Are you still gathering parts for the resto?

Ryan

[DougA]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Got the NCRS papers today on this black 69 Chevelle SS396 Post sedan, and it was originally shipped to McCormick Motors in Nappanee, IN
They are still in business near South Bend, IN
I called them just to possibly see if they had any old paperwork, but haven't heard back yet.

No progress on the restoration to report. </div></div>

Rick,I don't know if they are still around,but my 1972 W Code El Camino was sold out of there.

[Postsedan]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very cool to get another piece of the history on that significant car.

Are you still gathering parts for the resto?

Ryan </div></div>

I have most parts for the resto on this, and now have sold a couple of other cars, so I just need to get after the rebuild of the body. Should be getting going very soon.

[Postsedan]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

Dan

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DougA</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Got the NCRS papers today on this black 69 Chevelle SS396 Post sedan, and it was originally shipped to McCormick Motors in Nappanee, IN
They are still in business near South Bend, IN
I called them just to possibly see if they had any old paperwork, but haven't heard back yet.

No progress on the restoration to report. </div></div>

Rick,I don't know if they are still around,but my 1972 W Code El Camino was sold out of there. </div></div>

I hope to talk with someone in the office there today on what they may have on older sales records.
If they have anything, I'll post the info here.

[JpMotorsports]

I remember seeing this car on craigslist. Man if I knew what it really was and had the funds to restore this car back to how it should be I would have jumped all over it. Great score and I cant wait to see the finished product. I remember seeing this car a lot be cant pin point where exactly.

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JpMotorsports</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I remember seeing this car on craigslist. Man if I knew what it really was and had the funds to restore this car back to how it should be I would have jumped all over it. Great score and I cant wait to see the finished product. I remember seeing this car a lot be cant pin point where exactly. </div></div>

It was heavily street raced around Detroit, and also saw it's fair share of time at the local dragstrip.

[Rixls6]

The body rebuild process has begun.
I have a very talented bodyman that is doing the work in my shop, as I couldn't do this on my own.
Progress will be a bit slow as he can only come here on Saturdays, but he is a very persistent, so gets quite a bit done when he's here.

First step, now that the old floor is completely removed, is to rebuild where the rocker meets the floor and the hinge jam as well as the body mount boxes.

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[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Good plan, by having the work done &quot;on site&quot; as the work progresses you can be part of all the decisions/compromises/no compromises.

Did you find a dash?

Keep us Posted!!!

Exciting.

Ryan

[300deluxeL79]

great to see the resto starting <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif
is that frame useable rick?

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300deluxeL79</div><div class="ubbcode-body">great to see the resto starting <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif
is that frame useable rick? </div></div>

Yes, the original frame is useable, but will need a new piece welded in where someone cut a chunk out for crossmember removal, and also need to cut off the added-on ladder bar adjustable mount. Rest of it looks surprisingly good, with no rot out around the body bushing areas.
Body will be coming off the frame next week, when we put the floor in.

Ryan, yes I found a good plastic dash housing, and also have the metal section of dash at the windshield area, where it meets the cowl panel.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Wow, you are moving right along!!

Ryan

[Postsedan]

Great progress......from when I saw her Friday afternoon.

MCACN'S 2016 <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Postsedan]

Get her on the Rotisserie is when the fun begins <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Woj]

Good luck gents. This is a big undertaking, but it looks like you have a good plan and good talent working on it.

Phil Woj.

[Postsedan]

Rick,

Question? Will you keep and preserve the undercoated (Ziebart) plugs or weld them up?

Dan

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rick,

Question? Will you keep and preserve the undercoated (Ziebart) plugs or weld them up?

Dan </div></div>

I will keep the plugs loose after removal, then weld up the holes.

[scuncio]

Man...I remember when that car was for sale - not too far from our house either. Glad you got it, Rick, I think I would have been overwhelmed by the scope of that project.

Did you ever get any information from the selling dealer?

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: scuncio</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Man...I remember when that car was for sale - not too far from our house either. Glad you got it, Rick, I think I would have been overwhelmed by the scope of that project.

Did you ever get any information from the selling dealer? </div></div>

Tony,
The original salesman, who later became the owner of the dealership, said he thought he had some memorabilia from the era for his dealership (McCormick Motors), but I never could get him to follow through.
I'll have to call and E-mail him again to see if he will respond.

[Postsedan]

Send him this thread.....may help, once he see`s what your doing <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Send him this thread.....may help, once he see`s what your doing <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan </div></div>

Good suggestion! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

[chevyman0429]

Well I'm pretty excited to see the restoration on this awesome post car has begun. Rick keep the pictures coming

[Bill Pritchard]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/10/full-3463-17442-dscf7010.jpg
</div></div>

Hey, what's that car on the lift in the background? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Pritchard</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/10/full-3463-17442-dscf7010.jpg
</div></div>

Hey, what's that car on the lift in the background? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif </div></div>

Yes sir, that is your new toy awaiting its M20. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[Postsedan]

Bill,

I saw your new Toy the other day......she looks good.

Dan

[Bill Pritchard]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes sir, that is your new toy awaiting its M20. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif </div></div>

Yeah, couldn't pass up the opportunity to razz you a little <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

Looks like you have your work 'cut out' (pun intended) for you on the black car.....looking at the bottom of the windshield channel, I can see some more serious reconstruction is in order <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Pritchard</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes sir, that is your new toy awaiting its M20. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif </div></div>

Yeah, couldn't pass up the opportunity to razz you a little <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

Looks like you have your work 'cut out' (pun intended) for you on the black car.....looking at the bottom of the windshield channel, I can see some more serious reconstruction is in order <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif </div></div>

Yes, the windshield channel and the part below it will need to be repaired, but I've rounded up the pieces to fix those areas. Bringin' her back from nearly dead. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[Postsedan]

Bringin' her back from nearly dead.
___________________________________

Dead, heck NO! That car saw many 1/4 miles at a time....I give a thumbs up to the Cowboy that had the balls to drive her hard in that condition! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bringin' her back from nearly dead.
___________________________________

Dead, heck NO! That car saw many 1/4 miles at a time....I give a thumbs up to the Cowboy that had the balls to drive her hard in that condition! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan </div></div>

Yeah, running a 540 on spray in this rot box was a bit <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif

[Rixls6]

Took the body off the frame yesterday and did a final fit of the firewall section with toe-boards, then welded that long seam, as well as fixing several extra holes from aftermarket gauges and accessories.

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[Ryan1969Chevelle]

This guy makes good progress especially for one day a week.

Ryan

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This guy makes good progress especially for one day a week.

Ryan </div></div>

Yeah, Eric is a great guy, and very talented at figuring out what will work best in each situation to repair it right. I've already told him there's more cars I need done.
I think I'll open a body shop <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif and put him on as manager/partner, as he needs to be doing these old cars more!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Pretty sure there are some rusty Canadian Post Sedans he could bring back to life:-)

Ryan

[Postsedan]

Pretty sure there are some rusty Canadian Post Sedans
__________________________________________________ ___

Not Pretty sure - But for certain.

Dan

[Postsedan]

She is Looking good Rick <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Some have rusted, been repaired and rusted again:-)

Ryan

[chevyman0429]

Gentlemen I have always heard that the body needs to be braced before removing the complete floors like that because the body is so unstable. Is there any truth to that. Apparently Ricks comfortable with not doing it. Just looking for the knowledge. Rick glad to see that old tired beast is getting a second chance at life. Keep the pics coming!

[Rixls6]

The guy doing this rebuild for me had just finished doing an Olds Cutlass convertible.
Other than a couple braces to attach the cowl section to the rear inner quarters, he had the body sitting on jackstands just like this one is. That car is now a beautiful finished piece, that fits together like it should.
Obviously with the post sedan body, the extra bracing was not required.

[chevyman0429]

Great point Rick never took in consideration the post for the bracing.

[Steven J]

Neat car, looking forward to seeing it when it's done.

[Bill Pritchard]

Great progress! That will be awesome when completed. Hopefully in the VERY near future you will have some extra room in your garage for work space <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

[69PostSSChevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="font-style: italic">Pretty sure there are some rusty Canadian Post Sedans
__________________________________________________ ___

Not Pretty sure - But for certain.

Dan</span></div></div>

Are you guys talking about another L78 black post sedan in rough shape?

I'm following this thread closely because the topic is very familiar.
Keep the pics coming Rick.

RP

[Postsedan]

Indeed Randy - Hopefully for my Next 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Reunion you and Rick will be Side by Side <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

A few slight differences B90 M40......anything else?

Ryan

[69PostSSChevelle]

Ryan,
I'm not sure if Rick's has vinyl or cloth interior.

Randy

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

752

Ryan

[Rixls6]

A little more progress, as we now have the floor fitted.
We had to do a lot of repair work to the rockers/inner rockers, as someone had decided to drive a large punch through the bottoms of the rockers for drainage or something.
We also felt the best way to get at the holes and jack damage on the outer rocker, was to remove the inner rocker.
After a lot of cleaning, welding and grinding, as well as some primer sealer to the inner rocker, and POR 15 applied to the inside of the outer rocker, we were ready to affix the inner rockers to the new floor pan.
I originally was going to use a floor out of another car, but we realized the pan was slightly tweaked from a wreck the donor car had, and there was some small rust holes starting in the driver's footwell, that grew as I tried to weld them. With that, decided to use a good repo pan.
We'll have to remove the bucket seat brackets off it, and later put in a good used bench seat floor hump.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-3463-17867-dscf7082.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-3463-17869-dscf7079.jpg
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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-3463-17878-dscf7106.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-3463-17879-dscf7115.jpg

[Postsedan]

Very nice Rick!

Me Like <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice Rick!

Me Like <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan </div></div>

Thank you.
It all fit together very nice after the Dr. of Steel had his way with it. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

[Bill Pritchard]

I like it, too! Soon, you and &quot;the Dr. of Steel&quot; will have more room to 'operate' <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

One question....are the repro floor pans available with bench seat mounts and 4 speed hump? Not that I need it, just curious.

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Pritchard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like it, too! Soon, you and &quot;the Dr. of Steel&quot; will have more room to 'operate' <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

One question....are the repro floor pans available with bench seat mounts and 4 speed hump? Not that I need it, just curious. </div></div>

It looks like the bench seat mount holes, with weld-nuts, are there so after we cut the bucket seat brackets off, it should be set. We'll know for sure soon.
I don't think there are any floors with the bench seat shift hump already installed, but I didn't look very much for that as I've had this new floor in stock here for a few years. I don't remember seeing any suppliers with that option years ago anyway.

[john s]

Very nice work repairing the vehicle. One question I have , are you sandblasting in the garage -and if so what type of equipment are you using or method of keeping the mess down ?. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, John

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: john s</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice work repairing the vehicle. One question I have , are you sandblasting in the garage -and if so what type of equipment are you using or method of keeping the mess down ?. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, John </div></div>

John,
No sandblasting will be done in the garage or here at all.
After we are done with our metal repair and replacement, but before we hang the quarter panels, the body shell will go on to a rotisserie. Then when all is done, we have a guy who will come get the shell on the rotisserie, soda blast it, and return it to us for final body smoothing, etc.

[69 Post Sedan]

Rick, fantastic job to you and your hired gun. Great to see you working on the old girl.

Kurt <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[john s]

Thanks Rick, I'm kinda at the point you are with my project, but I'm leery of putting it back on the rotisserie with the quarters off. Are you planning to add bracing? I hope I'm not derailing your thread and apologize if I am.
John.

[Rixls6]

No problem John.
Part of the reason for this thread is to help others tackle a tough situation like repairing bad rust. (Is there such a thing as good rust) <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif
I will ask Eric exactly when he wants the car up on the rotisserie again, but I thought he had told me it would be after the lower sections were replaced. I'll get back on this.

[olredalert]

----Rick,,,Bet Terry would be over watching all this! Maybe he is.......Bill S

[Postsedan]

Yes - He is watching - Indeed he is <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

Dan

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----Rick,,,Bet Terry would be over watching all this! Maybe he is.......Bill S </div></div>

Yeah, he'd be over here at the Ponderosa, as he liked to call my place, setting up the next car deal.
He definitely is around here, as I think about him and the fun he was/is.

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: john s</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks Rick, I'm kinda at the point you are with my project, but I'm leery of putting it back on the rotisserie with the quarters off. Are you planning to add bracing? I hope I'm not derailing your thread and apologize if I am.
John.
</div></div>

We got the floor all welded in now. Man there is a lot of it that needed to be done. Took all day.
No picture updates as it all looks pretty much the same, but now the car is solid on the bottom.

Next step, to move the rear jack stands forward to just in front of where the rear axle would sit.
Then we will remove the trunk floor and replace.
After that it will go on a rotisserie for the quarter panels, one side then the other, not taking both off at the same time.
Looking forward to next Saturday. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[Postsedan]

Perfect timing - just in time for MCACN`s - roll her in as a Project <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[john s]

Thanks for the info Rick, keep up with the good work and pics when you can.
John

[chevyman0429]

Rick,
Everyday I look for new updates on your post project. Looking forward to the seeing the transformation to a finished badazz post car.

[Postsedan]

Pictures should up today from this weekends progress - Plus I understand Rick had another observant Post Sedan owner stop by for a visit <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif

Dan

[Rixls6]

Got a bunch done yesterday.
Here's a couple shots for a teaser.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-3463-18497-dscf7136.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-3463-18498-dscf7153.jpg

[Bill Pritchard]

I sure am happy to see it on that roll-around body dolly <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Pritchard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I sure am happy to see it on that roll-around body dolly <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif </div></div>

Indeed <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Bill - hopefully you`ll have her home for Thanksgiving <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Looking Great Rick!

Dan

[Rixls6]

Hiding in the bottom of the right rear quarter.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-3463-18499-dscf7161.jpg

Left rear quarter cut off.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-3463-18500-dscf7157.jpg

See-through trunk area
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-3463-18501-dscf7163.jpg

Rear panel lopped off
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Wheelhouse removed
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-3463-18505-dscf7185.jpg

Donor rear section being prepped for install
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-3463-18506-dscf7170.jpg

[Rixls6]

Ready to position rear donor section
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-3463-18507-dscf7190.jpg

Lining it up
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[scuncio]

Trunk floor and wheelhouses look pretty clean! That's the way to do it - all at once. Nice work buddy, keep us updated!

[Woj]

Looking good Rick. Big project. I'm sure it will look great in the end.

I see you got a couple of extra screw drivers and lugnuts out of the deal. Funny what is hidden in these cars.

Phil Woj.

[69 Post Sedan]

I stopped by Rick's place yesterday. He and his co-worker were hard at it. Rick said it's the deepest he's ever been in a car but he sure seemed like he was having fun.

Below is a picture of Rick's doctor at work.

Kurt

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-4752-18510-unnamed1_5.jpg

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Boy it really is all about that bass!!

Nice behind!

Ryan

[Postsedan]

I certainly hope the screw driver and tools are by CRAFTSMAN <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

Dan

[Postsedan]

Rick,

BE CERTAIN you duplicate the factory foam pad between outer wheel well and quarter panel on the left side <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2014/265604df-5135-4e5d-bfbe-82dd8b650208_zps2f966859.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2014/265604df-5135-4e5d-bfbe-82dd8b650208_zps2f966859.jpg.html)

Dan

[Bill Pritchard]

Very interesting stuff! you and the Doctor are doing a great job, Rick <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[chevyman0429]

Rick,
Coming along great! Since your sheet metal doctor has got the whole rear of the car dissected how does one know that the new panel is welded in correctly was there a vertical measurement taken off the floor at the tail panel. If it's off a half inch up or down could cause issues later on. Sheet metal work like this is very intriguing to me and I'm always trying to learn something is the only reason I'm asking.

What's the plan with the old tail panel? I need the two vertical braces on each side of the trunk latch. Interested in selling them?

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyman0429</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rick,
Coming along great! Since your sheet metal doctor has got the whole rear of the car dissected how does one know that the new panel is welded in correctly was there a vertical measurement taken off the floor at the tail panel. If it's off a half inch up or down could cause issues later on. Sheet metal work like this is very intriguing to me and I'm always trying to learn something is the only reason I'm asking.

What's the plan with the old tail panel? I need the two vertical braces on each side of the trunk latch. Interested in selling them? </div></div>

We took some measurements and did some scribing as to where things originally were.
We won't do any welding until there is a trunk lid in place to use as a fit guide as well as mocking up the quarters.
This is all a first time for me, so I am surmising some of this, and will defer the actual procedure to my &quot;Dr&quot;.
I'll take pics again as he goes about the final fit.

I have to admit, as Kurt said, that this is fun to learn as the car goes through a nearly complete restructuring.

The 2 vertical braces off my old tail panel may not be any good as it was pretty rotted back there, but if there is a good one or both I'll let you know.

[Postsedan]

The Doctor knows what he is doing....She will be just as good as the day she rolled off the assembly line, if not better <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[AutumngoldL78]

Looking good Rick.Keep chipping away.

[Rixls6]

Thanks for the kind words of support by all. Much appreciated!
I'm excited to eventually see the car look like the one in my signature, but the full size version. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[Postsedan]

I will be very happy to see you drive her..... perhaps next summer <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif

THEN YOU CAN BRING HER TO THE NOCC in summer of 2016 <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[AutumngoldL78]

Rick.Have you decided on side stripe or not?What tires?

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AutumngoldL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rick.Have you decided on side stripe or not?What tires? </div></div>

Rick knows what I would say - but whatever Rick decides is good with me <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AutumngoldL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rick.Have you decided on side stripe or not?What tires? </div></div>

I found no indication that the car had a side stripe when I stripped some of the added paint off the quarter panel.
My plan is to build the car pretty close to how it came originally. I do like the bright side window trim on a black car, but this one didn't come with it.
I like the correct small white-lettered Goodyear Wide Tread, that would have been used in `69.