Mr70's awsum L78

[Belair62]

Since the First time my Father carried me into a Local Chevrolet Dealership in the late 60's,I was forever fascinated with all the Cars Chevrolet Designed,as well as the Merchandising of them to the Public.As I grew older,one car stood out among the rest to me.The 1970 Chevelle Super Sport. From then on I collected and researched as much as I could about it,as well as all the other Chevrolet Cars from that period. Once the Finances allowed it,I bought a Car that I felt was Just right For me.

This Chevelle was delivered to R&S Chevrolet In Joplin Missouri on Oct.30th,1969.Once it was sold to it's first owner,it was soon Reposessed by the Finance Co. It was then Sold again to a Mark Copeland in Joplin,who enjoyed racing it on the local Blvds. Life Beckoned,and he soon had to move onto lifes other issues.He stored it away until 1988,when well known Collector Randy Miller bought it,with plans of restoring it, but sold it to pursue a car from his youth later on.Richard Plemmons Completed a Full Frame off rotisserie restoration in 1994.And to this day,I continued to give it my full attention to detail. It has been shown at past Chevelle Showdowns,and current Chevelle-Abrations when possible,and other National Midwest gatherings. One of only 2144 1970 Chevelle L78's Built briefly in the beginning of the 1970 Model year,it still retains it's original 375HP engine,TH400 Auto Trans.,(Less then half Built received this),and 4:10 Posi rear end. Painted the Correct Cranberry Red with a Medium Red Bucket seat Interior,along with the Std. Z-25 SS package,it also came with RPO ZL-2 Cowl Ind.Hood,and U14 Gauges,according to its Buildsheet.It's Odometer still shows the 46,000 miles it has traveled. While Participating at last Novembers Chicagos VetteFest,it was in Good Company Achieving a second Top Gun award.It's second in as many years.I enjoy Driving and maintaining it,but look forward to one day being able to Participate in an Annual PMCSDR event,and continue to making Good Friends along the way!

http://img46.photobucket.com/albums/v140/Belair62/Peters%20-%20Chevelle/4.jpg
http://img46.photobucket.com/albums/v140/Belair62/Peters%20-%20Chevelle/6.jpg
http://img46.photobucket.com/albums/v140/Belair62/Peters%20-%20Chevelle/7.jpg
http://img46.photobucket.com/albums/v140/Belair62/Peters%20-%20Chevelle/2.jpg

[Chevy454]

R&S in Joplin? I believe they got a Deuce or 2 as well! A pretty good area for muscle back in the day. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif I love, and I mean LOVE, the red guts on that car!! Which car was Miller pursuing when he sold this one? Was it his silver LS-6 by any chance?

[LVCamaro]

I secretly used Rick's website photos as a reference for the '04 Chevelle 454 SS project that we're doing with Hot Rod magazine. Cool color combination and beautifully restored!

SS

[chads454Ls6]

Rick,i am confused, i thought you told Rick N. and i that you restored this car in your garage? did you own this car in 1994? Did the guy you mention restore it for you or himself? Please shed some light on this for me.It is truly an awesome car. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[J_D]

Beautiful car ! ! ! ! ! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Sweet Ride, but I gotta admit, the pix don't do it justice. We participated in a "Clinic" at VetteFest in November of 2002 with two Survivors and two Restored cars. Rick's car was one of them so I had the opportunity to get intimate with the car. If anyone ever gets the chance to view this piece in person don't pass it up. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

It's just a shame the car is RED!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif (Sorry Buddy....I couldn't resist.) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[sprchvy]

I was fortunate to be positioned next to Ricks car for 3 days at the November Vettefest and watched first hand as 2 sets of judges tried in vain to find fault with the car. They didn't find anything after nearly and hour of searching. Then he drove the car home in an ice storm! Great car.

[WANNA BE SYC]

Hands down beautiful master piece.I've had two in my lifetime and question myself for selling.Nothing like cruising or ripping it up a little in one of those cars.Searching for magical number three.Great car. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Where can I get some of those paper "On the Move" floor covers? These add great detail to a gorgeous car. Beautiful color combo.

[COPO PETE]

Great car Rick!!!! Never knew it was an ex Miller car. You just know it had to be sweet if it caught Randy's eye. If'n ya make it to the PSMCDR as hoped, make sure you look me up, and I'll see if I can find you a Canadian beer at the end of the day! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
Peter

[JoeG]

Real clean beauty-----I even wore cotton gloves when I operated the mouse---- http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Belair62]

You know I was poking thru some of the Members Rides we have put up for everyone...and I gotta tell you...you folks have some killer stuff...I'm gonna go thru all of them again....This was the very first feature !!!

[Mr70]

Thanks again Bob.
Recently found this original plate that was a havetohave.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/396plate0003.jpg

[JLerum]

Rick, Killer ride buddy!! Just straight out gorgeous!!You are so right about having to go to the Pure Stock Drags. It's the best running car show on the planet.

JIM http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
Thanks again Bob.
Recently found this original plate that was a havetohave.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/396plate0003.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

Wow!!!.........How Cool is that!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[mockingbird812]

[ QUOTE ]
Thanks again Bob.
Recently found this original plate that was a havetohave.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/396plate0003.jpg

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"ECSTASY * 396" Now wait a minute Rick, I think a little more information is required before we proceed.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[budnate]

deduct 100 points, crooked lic plate flapper...deduct 50 points dust on piston #7.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Mr70]

Ha! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[rubbinisracing]

What a car!

I've never really poked around in this part of the site. Boy have I've been missing out. Ths stories behind the cars is what I love.

Rick http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

[Belair62]

Howard...start at the last page and work forward...really cool stuff

[Rixls6]

I remember seeing Rick's car at an NCOA meet in Schaumburg. Plemmons still owned it at the time. I was judging the car with Jeff Dotterer, and we couldn't find much, if anything, to deduct points for then. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
It looks as good as I remember it then.
Beautiful car Rick. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[lwkitt427]

HELLO LES KITTRELL HERE I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU A QUESTION ABOUT A 1970 SS. IF THE CAR TRIM TAG ANS BUILD SHEET SAYS THE CAR SHOULD BE BE A RED ON RED CAR IS THERE ANY REASON WHY IT WOULD HAVE A BLACK DASH AND CENTER CONSOUL ?
THANKS
LES

[Mr70]

If the car came equipped with an optional center console,then that would be painted the interior color like Red,not Black.Only Ivory & Black interior Super Sports received black consoles originally.
The top soft dash pad should be red too.The dash front face around the gauges was always black,as was the steering column too,regardless of what interior color was chosen on a Super Sport.
Note the 4 smaller circles around the center speedometer should NOT be highlighted in silver,as the ones are shown in my pic.That pic was taken fresh out of resto in 1994 and they were changed soon afterwards.

[mockingbird812]

Hey Rick, where'd you get the black circles around your speedo to make your car correct? Musta been available back in the early 90s. Most '70 Chevelles (particularly on evilbay) come standard with highlighted silver nowadays. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

BTW - your L78 is a BEAUTY!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[gibbyzracing]

very nice car this is close to my all time favorate car only if it were a 4 speed but wow its gourgeous

[BJCHEV396]

SWEET!!!

[Mr70]

Thanks,I still enjoy it.

[P.J.]

Hey Rick
Its a real nice car. And its an L78 to boot.Not many real ones out there. I am also privileged to own one .
PJ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[CamarosRus]

Rick, 70 L-78 Camaros were first built in January of 70. My Norwood VIN is 506735 and was mfg 01C as were several others Ive heard about. FYI, my eng assy is T1112CKO (Nov 12, 1969)

A few 1970 L-78 Camaros I feel have been incorrectly restored with the 1969 Style "J" hook left side smog tree.

I want to believe that ALL 1970 L-78 Camaros had the style of drivers side smog "trees" that your Chevelle does in the picture.

There is at least one diagram in the 70 Camaro assy manual showing your set-up.

I have never seen a picture of a ORIGINAL 70 L-78 Camaro engine compartment. Fo some uncanny reason, NO ONE can produce a real picture or magazine article back in the day showing a stock unmolested 70 L-78 Camaro

Can you support my thinking..........

[JoeG]

I forgot how Nice your tin lizzy was...!

[USA1]

[ QUOTE ]
If the car came equipped with an optional center console,then that would be painted the interior color like Red,not Black.Only Ivory & Black interior Super Sports received black consoles originally.
The top soft dash pad should be red too.The dash front face around the gauges was always black,as was the steering column too,regardless of what interior color was chosen on a Super Sport.
Note the 4 smaller circles around the center speedometer should NOT be highlighted in silver,as the ones are shown in my pic.That pic was taken fresh out of resto in 1994 and they were changed soon afterwards.

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Rick...

As always a beautiful automobile. Regarding the console... Isn't it supposed to be black if you had the "standard" seat belts and painted if you had the custom belts...? I have the standard black belts with a saddle interior and my console was black.

Thanks,
Al

[StealthBird]

I've seen Rick's car at cruise nights several times over the years. Great color combo, beautiful restoration, and the car has a perfect stance.

Great job, and truly an iconic American Musclecar. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[kwhizz]

"And" even though Rick's car was finished years ago......You wouldn't know as he keeps it "Perfect"..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif(Must be Sammy's cousin)

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[USER-3965175]

QUOTE FROM CAMARORUS:

"Rick, 70 L-78 Camaros were first built in January of 70. My Norwood VIN is 506735 and was mfg 01C as were several others Ive heard about. FYI, my eng assy is T1112CKO (Nov 12, 1969)

A few 1970 L-78 Camaros I feel have been incorrectly restored with the 1969 Style "J" hook left side smog tree.

I want to believe that ALL 1970 L-78 Camaros had the style of drivers side smog "trees" that your Chevelle does in the picture.

There is at least one diagram in the 70 Camaro assy manual showing your set-up.

I have never seen a picture of a ORIGINAL 70 L-78 Camaro engine compartment. Fo some uncanny reason, NO ONE can produce a real picture or magazine article back in the day showing a stock unmolested 70 L-78 Camaro

Can you support my thinking.........."


CORRECT SMOG TUBE USAGE FOR 1969 396, 427 AND 1970 396, 454


JULY 1 1969 CAMARO CHEVELLE CHEVY II PARTS CATLAOG LIST THE FOLLOWING FOR SMOG TUBES:


3.675 HOSE- ADAPTER-EXTENSION-PIPE-SEAL-TUBE, Air Injection Reactor

69 CAMARO, CHEVELLE, CHEVY II (396) w/ C.A.C (exc. Sp H/Per.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3940936 pipe assy. L.H.

69 CAMARO, CHEVELLE, CHEVY II (396) w/ C.A.C (exc. Sp H/Per.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3940987 pipe assy. R.H.

69 CAMARO, CHEVELLE, CHEVYII (396) (w/ H/per, Sp. H/Per) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3940933 pipe assy. L.H.

69 CAMARO, CHEVELLE, CHEVYII (396) (w/ H/per, Sp. H/Per) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3940938 pipe assy. R.H.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n22/M21RSZ28/NASTY%20Z28/000_1448.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n22/M21RSZ28/NASTY%20Z28/000_1449.jpg

THE 1969 CAMARO ASSEMBLY PROVIDES THE PART NUMBER AND DIAGRAM SHOWING THE CORRECT USAGE FOR THE
SHORT STYLE L.H. SMOG TUBE WHICH WAS USED IN 1969 ONLY ON 396,427 WITH A/C:

UPC C60 SHEET C8
BOX 1 3940987 PIPE ASM-L.H.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n22/M21RSZ28/NASTY%20Z28/000_1447.jpg




THE 1970 CAMARO ASSEMBLY MANUAL CAN BE CONFUSING WHEN LOOKING AT SMOG TUBES FOR L78 AND LS6 ENGINES
DRAWINGS ALTERNATE USING SHORT AND LONG (“J” HOOK STYLE) SMOG TUBES

HOWEVER IN THE 1970 CAMARO ASSEMBLY MANUAL UNDER UPC L78 SHEET A9 THE CORRECT LONG STYLE TUBE IS SHOWN IN
THE DRAWING AND IS LISTED AS 3981061

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n22/M21RSZ28/NASTY%20Z28/000_1451.jpg

JANUARY 1 1970 CAMARO CHEVELLE NOVA PARTS CATALOGS LIST ONLY THE 3981061 L.H. PIPE ASSEMBLY FOR
SPECIAL HI PERFORMANCE 396 AND 454 AND DO NOT LIST THE 3940987 SHORT PIPE ASSEMBLY FOR USE
ON 1970 396 454 APPLICATIONS

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n22/M21RSZ28/NASTY%20Z28/000_1454.jpg

THE 3940938 R.H. PIPE ASSEMBLY USED ON 1969 NON A/C ENGINES WAS CARRIED OVER FROM 1969 AND WERE USED ON
1970 396 AND 454 SPECIAL HI PERFORMANCE APPLICATIONS

THE 3981061 L.H. TUBE USED ON 1970 L78 AND LS6 ENGINES REPLACED THE 3940933 L.H. TUBE USED ON 69 396,427 ENGINES

HOPE THIS CLEARS UP ALL THE DISINFORMATION

USER-3965175

[JJEH]

awesome http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[rockn69]

I saw it just the other day in hibernation and it looks great as ever. Fine example of Chevy muscle. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif