Paul Dehnert's Killer 1966 396/375 Chevelle!

[Xplantdad]

This is a car that I've taken with me from San Francisco to Dayton to Austin over the last 20 years, and probably next year back to San Francisco when our son goes off to college. It truly is part of the family.


I bought it from the fourth owner in Ripon, CA in the late 80's. He also had a '65 425 hp Corvette with less than 20,000 miles, but the Chevelle had about 12,000 miles, and when I saw it I had to have it The car was meticulously cared for by all it's owners.


It was built late in the model year at the Fremont plant and sold new in Roseville, CA. It still has 3 of the 4 original tires in the trunk, plus the spare that's never been used, as well as the original black CA plates with the dealership license plate holder.


The car was delivered with Aztec Bronze Metallic paint, red line tires with mag style wheel covers, and Aztec Bronze bucket seat interior. Other factory options included L78, M21, 3.55 rear, gauges, am radio, rear speaker and tinted windshield (see picture of window sticker copy). The engine, transmission, and rear end are numbers matching, born with the car components.


The only changes from new are a partial repaint by the 3rd owner, hood insulation, hoses, belts, plugs, battery, exhaust and minor engine compartment detailing. The idler pulley still show factory orange over spray, and the interior and trunk look like it was just driven off the show room floor. Although the chassis has been cleaned a little, it shows a large dose of 40 year old patina.


The original owner in Roseville was an older guy who occasionally drove the car to Reno for a little poker action. When he'd get home he would turn on his lawn sprinkler and pull it under the car to make sure there was no dirt or dust on the undercarriage. Most of the miles were put on by the first owner.


The second owner in Woodland, CA was just out of high school when he bought it in 1970, and put less than 500 miles on the car, mainly cruising and car shows. Luckily he was a waxer, not a street racer. The third owner, also in Woodland convinced the young man to sell after a few years. He also admired it as a very unique car, but did some minor damage to the left side which required some paint work.
Around 1980 he sold the car to the 4th owner in Ripon, CA, and it truly became a trailer queen with occasional car shows and short drives. I bought the car in the late 80's, and drive it just enough to keep the juices flowing (the cars and mine ).


Paul Dehnert (PaulD)

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[MYSTERYCHEVELLE]

Awesome Car Paul!! Thank you for sharing it with us~ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[VintageMusclecar]

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[Xplantdad]

Hmmm...why did I know that you'd be the first to respond to this feature? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Did I make you stay up past your bedtime, Mike? (Sorry, I had to work all weekend)


All kidding aside...Paul thanks for sharing a wonderful car with everyone! It's truly amazing what is still out there.

BTW, if you get a call from Mike asking if he can sleep in your garage...it's okay...Mike's a great guy! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Paul D]

Thanks guys, yea, Mike can "bond" with this car anytime he wants!

[TDW]

Very nice car Paul. About the plates in the trunk...can I have one of em?

[SS427]

Beautiful car Paul. Great seeing them like this once in awhile as opposed to fully restored. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
Rick

[Xplantdad]

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Very nice car Paul. About the plates in the trunk...can I have one of em?

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Tony...what's funny is that I thought of you right when I saw the pictures of the plates! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

God what an awesome car! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[ORIGLS6]

I can only think of one word, so please forgive me in advance....

DAMN! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif

[Steve Shauger]

Wow what a great car, in awesome original condition. Thanks for sharing it with us. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[mockingbird812]

Truly beautiful. What a stunning color. Wow! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[MYSTERYCHEVELLE]

I could not imagine any owner of such a rare and documented car even considering parting out with the original Black Plates http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

[TDW]

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I could not imagine any owner of such a rare and documented car even considering parting out with the original Black Plates http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

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Hey...I was making an attempt at a joke. I wouldn't part with them either if they were mine. Sorry.

[Tim Penton]

That's an awesome car that anyone would be very proud to have in their collection! I know I would!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[kwhizz]

66 SS http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif 375 H.P. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif 4 Speed http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif w/ Papers http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Doesn't get any better...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

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

[Mr70]

Please bring it to VetteFest...VetteFest...VetteFest... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
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[Xplantdad]

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I could not imagine any owner of such a rare and documented car even considering parting out with the original Black Plates http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

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Hey...I was making an attempt at a joke. I wouldn't part with them either if they were mine. Sorry.

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I got the joke...and I think Mike did too! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[kwhizz]

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Please bring it to VetteFest...VetteFest...VetteFest... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
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Da Bears.......Da Bears......Da Bears...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

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

[CT Mark]

What a beauty!! ...though I am partial to 66 Chevelles! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Mike or Paul, I don't see positraction on the window sticker. Normally, I'd just assume it's a peg leg but didn't know if the L-78 was different. Is it?

[Allen]

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I could not imagine any owner of such a rare and documented car even considering parting out with the original Black Plates http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

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I think they'd be cool for Tony..... notice the initials "TDW" and his user name "TDW...". http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I'm also sure he was saying that to make a joke and see if anyone actually caught it.

[Paul D]

I think the original owner just didn't check the box for a posi rear end. It doesn't appear on the Window Sticker or Build Sheet and there's no sticker on the trunk lid. The code stamped on the axle housing is KJ 0209 B which I believe is for an open 3.55.

[JoeG]

Those light '66 SS Chevelles were terrors with that L-78 option .......
Beautiful Car and Color...............

[MYSTERYCHEVELLE]

KJ.. Open Rear.. can see it coded on the BUILD SHEET too!!

[MYSTERYCHEVELLE]

Question Paul? Do you know if anyone, yourself included, ever had the Rear Bumper Guards off the car? I ask, only b/c they are not mounted corerctly... The guard on the passenger side should be attached/mounted directly below the "SS" emblem. Just curious what you may know about that.

Lots to learn here.. the blueprints to guys like me... No Spark plug heat shields, Yes, French Locks, No SMOG, , Grill filler panel painted Argent Silver on top.. and the not often seen "Picture Frame" Style Shifter boot ( I have one too!! )

Mike

[ORIGLS6]

OK, I've somewhat recovered! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

My first experience behind the wheel of a BBC was in a '66 Chevelle. I've had a soft spot for them ever since. This car is incredible. PLEASE DON'T RESTORE IT! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

(And BTW..... DON'T let Mike sleep with the car. He drools! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif)

[MYSTERYCHEVELLE]

Hey.. I resemble that remark!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif Imagine if my fully restored Danube Blue 66 SS slept with this original Aztec 66 SS.. the offspring could be amazing!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif I have been thinking about putting her out to stud!!

[ORIGLS6]

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( http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif 367½ HP? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif)

[Xplantdad]

Hey Dennis...I'd like one too! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Paul D]

Mike,
I think if they slept together it would be a bit dangerous.....two studs in the same corral!

I've never removed the rear bumper guards, but it's possible that one of the previous owners fiddled with them. The car was a late build, 07A, if that means anything. For example, I've heard that the late cars had .940 inch front sway bars.

I think all L78's and L72's were excempt from smog in California in 1966 only. I also have a '66 Impala SS L72 with no smog....also, that one has spark plug shields.

Thanks for the observations.... any other originality "catches" would be appreciated.

Paul

[kwhizz]

Back in April of 66, one of my friends bought a L78 Chevelle from Nickey.......It was Marina Blue, Black Vinyl Top, Black Interior w/ Bench Seat, 4 Speed,Posi Car.......He added Headers, Crane Cam, and slicks.......Car ran 12.20's all day long.........You could tell the cars that had in car cam changes back then as they would notch out part of the Grill to allow for the cam swap.......
I had just gotten my L-79 Nova at the same time, when both of our cars were stock, they were perfectly matched as he couldn't pull me and vice versa....Dead Even
Great Time to have lived thru....... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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

[PeteLeathersac]

Simply amazing!!! .
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~ Pete

[Xplantdad]

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Back in April of 66, one of my friends bought a L78 Chevelle from Nickey.......It was Marina Blue, Black Vinyl Top, Black Interior w/ Bench Seat, 4 Speed,Posi Car.......He added Headers, Crane Cam, and slicks.......Car ran 12.20's all day long.........You could tell the cars that had in car cam changes back then as they would notch out part of the Grill to allow for the cam swap.......
I had just gotten my L-79 Nova at the same time, when both of our cars were stock, they were perfectly matched as he couldn't pull me and vice versa....Dead Even
Great Time to have lived thru....... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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

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Now THAT'S way cool! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[olredalert]

------Beautiful 66, absolutely outstanding!!! Aztec Bronze with matching interior was my favorite color combo in 66, and still is.
------Paul, if I missed the birthday of your car, I apologize but somewhere I heard that 66 L78s and L72s got smog after January 1,1966 in California. Government rules were year specific, not model-year specific??? Im not sure though. Maybe some of the other left-coasties know the answer???.......Bill S

[Paul D]

Bill, it was a first week of July car, 1966, so was quite late in the model year.

Paul

[Paul D]

Here are a few shots of the undercarriage. The transmission is date stamped P0511 and the tag shown in the pic is 3877459.

[Paul D]

Front suspension. Spring tag is 3895817 GK.

[Paul D]

Rear. Spring tag is 3895825 OT. Shock has a small sticker LU.

[Paul D]

Engine bottom. Lower radiator hose is 3881814 UN. Sway bar is .940 inches. Block casting date is E86.

[MYSTERYCHEVELLE]

Paul

Thanks for sharing the additional pics, they are a gold mine/treasure chest.. I notice the Original and correct OIL PAN by virtue of the small HOLE at the top of the pan.. corrrect for 66 SS. Does the Radiator have a TAG attached to the Top Tank.. like VK or the like? Lots of original to 66 items here I see.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

[ORIGLS6]

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[Paul D]

The radiator tag is VI, see pic.

[TimG]

Great car, Paul. But if it goes to Vettefest, you'll need to kick something out of the trailer and that would be my '67. This car was in Woodland, CA for quite some time, suprised Charley let it slip out of town.

[MYSTERYCHEVELLE]

Good Rag Tag picture! Paul has the exhaust been replaced? I am curious if it has the LONG style or more common Short style exiting behind wheels? and what the Gas tank looks like.. signs of black out vs. bare steel? I would not have thought your car would have SMOG, no surprise there, it also has the appropriate SHROUD for the radiator and not a FINGER GUARD ( as most 66 and 67 SS's should have finger Guard ) Yours having the heavy duty radiator option, got the Shroud

[Xplantdad]

Some much good info here...keep it coming! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Paul D]

Here's a pic of the exhaust exit and a better view of the gas tank. I believe it's just unpainted steel with 40 years of patina.

Yes, the exhaust has been replaced with stainless steel pipes and mufflers. I understand that L78 Chevelles as well as L72 big cars did not have rear resonators, and therefore the exhaust exited right behind the rear wheels. Although I may have missunderstood your point on long vs. short exits, I assume mine is and was the "short" exit. I know on big cars a way to help determine whether it was an original L72 is the unique location of exhaust pipe hanger mounting holes in the frame. I assume that's the case with Chevelles and L78 also. Is that correct?

[MYSTERYCHEVELLE]

Paul

The short vs long style exhaust/tail pipe on 66 SS Chevelles had nothing to do with the engine size.. L-34, L35, L-78.. but did have to do with time the car was built.. The LONG VERSION had the tail pipes exiting at the Left and Rear Bumper Corners. This was the standard on 66 SS until FEB. 1, 1966 when a shorter version was authorized. This shorter version had the Tailpipes exiting behind the rear tires below the quarter panels.. and this short version was maintained and continued into the 67 Model year where all 67 Chevelles had their tail pipes exiting. (The tail pipes also had a very unique cut at the end, I like to call it a Fancy Cucumber cut) This is not to say one could not find a late 66 with Long style pipes.. as several examples have been documented beyond February 1966, but likely that was just plants using up their supplies. My DEC. 1965 66 SS has the long style. No resonators on any 66/67 SS Chevelle exhaust systems, no matter what the hp rating.

[kwhizz]

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Paul

The short vs long style exhaust/tail pipe on 66 SS Chevelles had nothing to do with the engine size.. L-34, L35, L-78.. but did have to do with time the car was built.. The LONG VERSION had the tail pipes exiting at the Left and Rear Bumper Corners. This was the standard on 66 SS until FEB. 1, 1966 when a shorter version was authorized. This shorter version had the Tailpipes exiting behind the rear tires below the quarter panels.. and this short version was maintained and continued into the 67 Model year where all 67 Chevelles had their tail pipes exiting. (The tail pipes also had a very unique cut at the end, I like to call it a Fancy Cucumber cut) This is not to say one could not find a late 66 with Long style pipes.. as several examples have been documented beyond February 1966, but likely that was just plants using up their supplies. My DEC. 1965 66 SS has the long style. No resonators on any 66/67 SS Chevelle exhaust systems, no matter what the hp rating.

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Mike Crown

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

[firstgenaddict]

WOW... I have nothing else to say... WOW

[mmcporter]

Paul,

They are only original once. Congrats on preserving this piece of musclecar history. It's gorgeous.

[BJK 67]

Because Paul & I are partner's on another car, I talked him into letting me take it for a drive (alone)--it drives just like you think a "new" 396/375 1966 Chevelle should drive/run http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif.
It was a good day!!

[TimG]

I'd post about driving it, but for some reason, Paul won't let me near his cars without supervision. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Bill Pritchard]

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Absolutely incredible car, Paul!

In 1967, I was 16 yrs old. Went to visit my aunt & uncle & cousins one summer day. My cousin Sharon had a boyfriend who had a car identical to this (except it probably wasn't a L78)....he came over and picked her up to go out for a root beer. Guess who got to ride along in the back seat http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif I thought I'd died and gone to heaven http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[Paul D]

Hey Bill, thanks for the nice comments. I notice you're from North Aurora....I lived in Aurora from 1966 though 1972, my first job out of school working for IBM.

I have very fond memories of the area in that I bought my first new car, a '66 Impala SS (396 with THM), and in 1970 I walking into Ed Fanning Chevrolet and bought a new Z28 off the showroom floor.

In their indoor showroom Ed Fanning had a about a dozen LS6's, including at least one convertible and 8 or 10 Z28's. Quite a sight, still etched in my memory. Also, down the street the Dodge dealer had a red Hemi Daytona that took about 18 months to sell. That car sat outside right though the winter!

My

[Bill Pritchard]

Your memory is excellent, Paul http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif Yes, I remember those dealerships well. Ed Fanning Chevy had a lot of hi-performance Chevys back in those days. They had a Citrus green 70 Z28 on the showroom floor that I wanted with a passion....payment was gonna be $140/mo. and I was convinced I couldn't swing it. Bought a new Hugger Orange 307 Nova instead, payment was $77/mo. .....and I wound up making double payments on it every month http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Both the Dodge dealer down the street and the Chrysler-Plymouth dealer across the street from Ed Fanning had winged cars sitting around for many many months. Couldn't get rid of em to save their souls. I remember the Dodge dealer also had a new 69 Hemi Super Bee still on the lot in the fall of 70 when the new 71's were out http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif It was the ugliest shade of tan you'd ever want to see http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif which I'm sure didn't help its chances of selling.

Congrats again on maintaining that bronze Chevelle in such superb condition http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[hvychev]

Check out the attached Ed Fanning dealer memorabilia from my collection. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

King size post card

[hvychev]

Well Bill I am sorry but there is more pictures but I can't get them to friggin post here for whatever reason and I even shrank them down. The gallery also does not work either. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Paul D]

A few weeks ago I tripped over another interesting story on the Chevelle. While attending the Chicago Vettfest a member of this forum who know the car back in the early days gave me a tip on who might have fixed the minor damage on the drivers rocker panel. I've been trying to research this for some time.

Turns out the guy moved his hot rod/body shop business from California to Oregon many years ago. So I call the guy in Oregon and he remembers the car very well, and starts telling me some war stories about the car. Apparently, at a party, the third owner was doing "test runs" up and down the street demonstrating the cars power, and had a slight altercation with the ditch! Well, he fixed the damage right up and said he was very careful not to paint any more than necessary because of the original paint.

You've got to love it when neat history and folklore is uncovered on these great cars!

[mockingbird812]

I agree history and folklore are really cool on these old performance cars. I really enjoy doing the research and getting to know former owners and others who knew the cars. I am planning a late winter trek back east to Chicago, Canton, OH, & Roanoke VA to visit with original owners.

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[bulletpruf]

New guy here - why can't I see any of the pics? Do I have to be a member to see pics? I have a '66 SS396 Chevelle 4 sp, Aztec Bronze with Bronze interior, and would love to see pics of this car!

Thanks,

Scott
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[olredalert]

Scott,,, Welcome to the sight. You dont know how proud we all are of you guys over there. Until someone from the sight trys to help you, you can see some pics in the for-sale section underneath the heading "selling collection" or something close to that. That car recently changed hands and went into Chris Ps "Garagemahal" just outside of Ft. Worth........Bill S

[bulletpruf]

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Bill. Just noticed that PaulD is in Austin. I'm with the 1st Cav, stationed at Hood, and will be back in the Austin area (Georgetown or Round Rock) in 10 months or so. Would love to see his car in person. Also have a few '69 Judges, a 69 GTO, a 71 GTX w/4sp and air grabber, a few Fairlanes, etc.

[mockingbird812]

Scott - welcome aboard. We have a couple guys who are sYc members over there. Your service is MUCH apprecitated http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif . That is a nice healthy cross-section of manufacturers you have in your collection. Any chance you can post a picture of your Chevelle?

Hey Bruce! Pls get this soldier a tutorial on posting pix. Thanks. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Xplantdad]

Thanks for the heads up Sam...the tutorial is located CLICK HERE! (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/199732/an/0/page/0#199732)

Also...I don't know why you can't see the pics Scott??? They come up fine on my computer...and no, you don't have to be a paying member to see them?

Maybe it's a setting on your computer? Can you see any of the other pics on the site???

BTW, thanks for your service to our country! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[bulletpruf]

I can see all the pics on the site except the ones posted in the forums. Likely a setting on my computer. #@Q$*$# government computers!!!

Sam - most of my cars are projects - all run and drive, but not all are ready for prime time. Chevelle is in that category. Nicest car I have is my '67 Fairlane - if you have the Feb '07 issue of Car Craft, it's in the reader's rides section.
Thanks,
Scott

[olredalert]

Scott,,,,While I am posative that Paul would be happy to show you his fine collection, you will have to go see another collection in Ft.Worth area to see the Chevelle. I can get you an invite there as easy as "apple pie" and you wont be disappointed. Your group of cars sounds great for what I think must be a relatively (to me anyway) young guy.......Bill S

[Paul D]

Hi Scott,
I'd be pleased to show you my collection when you return to Ft. Hood later this year. If you want to give me your email address, I'd be happy to email you pics directly of the bronze Chevelle.

I also want to thank you for your service to our country.

Paul

[Xplantdad]

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Hi Scott,
I'd be pleased to show you my collection when you return to Ft. Hood later this year. If you want to give me your email address, I'd be happy to email you pics directly of the bronze Chevelle.

I also want to thank you for your service to our country.

Paul

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Paul...I sent the pictures to Scott! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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yes, welcome scott and thank you for your service to our country.
I sent you an email with some photos and have plenty more to keep you entertained until you get home.

God Bless, Chris http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[bulletpruf]

Bill - Not sure I'm a "young" guy, but understand it's a relative term. I'm 38; grew up wrenching on Chevys then got away from the hobby for many years. Was a 67-69 Camaro fan growing up; had several. Had a few midyear Vettes (including a 66 425 horse 427 4 sp coupe), too. Actually picked up all of my current cars (except for my Fairlane hardtop) in the space of about 6 months while I was living in Charlottesville, VA last year. I'm not independently wealthy but ran across a few good deals that I couldn't pass up. Sold a few that I wasn't going to keep so I could afford to buy more keepers.

Paul - Thanks for the offer. Will definitely take you up on that! Would love to see that SD Catalina, too!

Bruce - thanks for sending the pics; my e mail is giving me problems now, but I should be able to open it soon.

Chris - Appreciate the pics.

BTW - you don't have to thank me for doing my job, but you're welcome!

Scott

[TimG]

As many of you know, Paul sold this low mile L78 Chevelle to another collector/forum member in Dallas. Paul had lost the original paperwork in the tragic Oakland fire in the early 90's that destroyed about 2,500 homes. He had copies of the window sticker and build sheet, but no original paperwork went with the car. The Chevelle was spared because it was in a warehouse away from the fire. Chris P. didn't hesitate to buy the Chevelle even though the car came with photocopies of the original paperwork, the car was so amazing that it could stand on its own. Last week during cleanup of the car, the new owner discovered another original build sheet under the front carpet and the interior trim paperwork under the rear seat. Both buyer and seller were glad that original paperwork was discovered, what a neat find. This should remind us to keep looking for that elusive paperwork, it may still exist.

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[Xplantdad]

That's really cool. Thanks for the update Tim!

BTW, look for some Members Rides features from Chris really soon http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Bill Pritchard]

Great story, Thanks Tim. As you say, the car stood on its own, but always nice to have that 'icing on the cake' http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif