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9566 BA
09-16-2007, 06:16 PM
I bought a 69 Chevelle SS396 Post in May and I am trying to find out any history on the car. It was built in Canada and Sold new at Berger around May of 69. I was told it was special ordered Garnett Red. It was sold in the Grand Rapids area. Maybe someone out there remembers the car?

mockingbird812
09-16-2007, 07:30 PM
Nice 300 Chevelle SS Sedan! When you say it was "special ordered Garnet Red", are you referring to the color being a special order? Code 52 (Garnet Red) was a standard color for the '69 Chevelles. Which motor and trans does she have? Very cool. Wonder if anyone else around here likes these '69 post cars http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif .

Postsedan
09-17-2007, 02:07 AM
Sam,

You`ll have to exuse my "Special friend" Jeff.... in a way every car Jeff has owned has been very Special. That`s where he came up with "Special Ordered" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Dan.

Keith Tedford
09-17-2007, 02:12 AM
Call George Zapora in Oshawa at 1-905-644-5843. If your car was built in Oshawa he can send all the shipping list information on the car for about $50. No guess work here. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

9566 BA
09-17-2007, 02:33 AM
The Chevelle came with a 325 hp , 396 and a MC1 Muncie 3 speed. Keith , I got the info from George, very unique car. Chamfered exhaust and a 3:31 Posi. Is it true you couldnt get a 375 hp motor from Oshawa Keith?

Keith Tedford
09-17-2007, 05:02 AM
I've never seen an L78 or LS6 out of Oshawa. Pretty sure that none were built there. Our COPO and L78 cars both came out of Baltimore. Unfortunately, I was in the old Oshawa north plant working on dies at the time. Sure would have liked to have been working in the car plant back then. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif
In '69 one of the guys I worked with bought a 300 Deluxe SS396 like yours. His was blue. Good looking cars with the bright work on the pillars. Did you notice that the Canadian built Chevelles didn't have the padded front pillar pieces. Both of our Chevelles and our el Camino are US built and have the padded pieces. These 300 series cars have a lot of little oddball things about them. SMS Auto Fabrics in Oregon have the basket weave material to repair the seats if they need it.

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY
09-17-2007, 04:51 PM
Nice car!!

PeteLeathersac
09-17-2007, 05:10 PM
VERY Chttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gifhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gifL...Post cars rock!!!

To clarify, the Canadian docs show Berger as the dealer the car was shipped to after Oshawa Canada production?.

I take it the original L35 and 3 Spd trans are gone...do you think or know if it's still the original rear?.

~ Pete
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

Postsedan
09-17-2007, 06:30 PM
Might well be the only Garnet Red SS 300 Deluxe Post Sedan out there. I`ve been following these cars for a long, long time....and I can honestly say this is the very first one that I have seen in Garnet Red.

Dan.

9566 BA
09-17-2007, 06:57 PM
Dan ,
Can you post some pictures of the Canadian info I had at the Chevellabration. I really wanted the Chevelle because it was Garnett Red and I didnt think there was very many made, and like you Dan I have never seen one. I was really suprised to find out it was a Berger car.

Postsedan
09-17-2007, 07:14 PM
Jeff,

Sure.... be glad to Post some pics. Here you go...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010153-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010154-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010155-2.jpg

Dan.

Postsedan
09-17-2007, 07:21 PM
A few more.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010156-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010152-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010178-5.jpg

Plastic inner fenders read "General Motors of Canada"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010182-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010183-2.jpg



Dan.

Postsedan
09-17-2007, 07:27 PM
Jeff,

I never took the picture of the other piece of literature you had on the passengers door......Sorry.

Dan.

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY
09-17-2007, 07:30 PM
What's the deal with the special lamps option?

9566 BA
09-17-2007, 07:44 PM
Marlin
the rear tailights on a 300 deluxe are different, much thinner around the outside of the bezel,than a super sport whick are thicker and have a black inlay in them. Maybe thats tha RPO used when adding super sport options to a basic car.

Postsedan
09-17-2007, 08:01 PM
Marlin,

Jeff....is correct....the base lines 300`s got the very hard to find smaller bezels....once the SS option was ordered you got the lager thicker SS tail light bezels.

See photo....

The car on the left is a Glacier Blue 300 Deluxe Coupe....and on the right is a Dusk Blue SS Coupe.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010400-1.jpg

Dan.

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY
09-17-2007, 08:15 PM
Cool info! Thx.

Keith Tedford
09-18-2007, 03:57 PM
Just a little thing but the tire pressure sticker code should be ZK8 not ZKQ. They don't show the ZL3 code either. Little mistakes creep into just about everything.

bad1racing
09-18-2007, 08:51 PM
I just looked up the last name in the Grand Rapids phone book by chance that maybe he still lived in the area.No listing for that last name unfortunately.I'll do a little more scouring.
Kendall

9566 BA
09-19-2007, 12:43 AM
Kendall
The last owners name was Melvin Ringler, Newago Michigan.

scuncio
09-19-2007, 04:42 AM
I think I saw that Chevelle on Ebay. Cool.

ZEBEBAD
10-23-2007, 01:08 AM
I use to own this car before Mel Ringler did .
Nice to see the ol girl again it's been over 23 yrs the last time I laid eyes on this car .
Get a hold of me and I can give you more of the history on this car.

9566 BA
10-23-2007, 05:38 AM
Good talking to you Greg. Hard to beleive it has stayed in its present state for 23 years! Time for it to shine again.

Postsedan
10-23-2007, 06:54 AM
Time for it to shine again.

"Rocky" ....Burgess Meredith as "Mickey"....."What are we wait-n for"

Dan.

9566 BA
10-23-2007, 06:02 PM
Dan
If I hadnt started and about half way done on the nova, the chevelle would be scattered in a million peices. I cant wait to get started on it either!
Master to Qui Chang Caine: Patience Grasshopper. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Rixls6
10-17-2008, 03:33 PM
Jeff,
Have you had a chance to make any progress on this car?

wheelhop
02-07-2009, 04:44 AM
Jeff,
any progress on this red post car?

9566 BA
02-07-2009, 07:28 PM
James
We are going to start soon! Can't hardly wait. Gathering up some of the parts, getting ready.

wheelhop
02-09-2009, 04:56 AM
are you looking for anythig that a fellow 69 chevelle enthusiast could help you find??

Keith Tedford
02-09-2009, 06:19 AM
I got the basket weave look vinyl from SMS Auto Fabrics, Portland, Oregon. The material matched perfectly with what was in the car. I guess they have a lot of rare materials.

9566 BA
02-10-2009, 10:43 PM
I will let you know if I need anything James, It will be good to hang with you "Post Dudes". http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

L78M22Rag
05-21-2009, 10:38 AM
[ QUOTE ]
James
We are going to start soon! Can't hardly wait. Gathering up some of the parts, getting ready.

[/ QUOTE ]

Hey Jeff, what's the latest on your Post project? Have you torn the car apart yet, or still collecting parts and getting ready?

9566 BA
05-22-2009, 03:17 PM
Helmut
Just getting started, will crank it up soon, Finishing up project and when its done we will go full blast on the post.

9566 BA
06-29-2009, 01:20 AM
We got some garnet red paint mixed and took a header panel and applied some paint. Wanted to see what the garnet red looked like. Just getting started.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/102_1490.jpg

mockingbird812
06-29-2009, 01:31 AM
Garnet <font color="red"> RED </font> http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif !!!

9566 BA
06-29-2009, 03:45 AM
I have a by berger emblem that came off a 62 chevy. Does anybody know if they were all the same size. It looks small compared to the ones I have seen on later 60s cars.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/ByBergeremblem.jpg

Postsedan
06-30-2009, 12:51 AM
Yo Mark Milchak (396L35)..... help Jeff out

Dan.

Mr70
07-01-2009, 04:18 PM
Jeff
Contact this seller for measurements..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...ASS%3AUS%3A1123 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=180375563877&amp;viewitem= &amp;sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123)

9566 BA
07-01-2009, 09:08 PM
Thanks Rick, I contacted seller and it measures the same as the one I have.

396L35
07-17-2009, 11:22 PM
It measures the same but the thinkness of the tag is different. The early tag is thinner then the later version. Sorry I didn't see this post until today. Mark

ANDY M
07-20-2009, 06:29 PM
$239.49 for a Berger emblem?! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif
I bought one for $45 this past winter, and it was for sale without having to bid for it. They must have wanted it really, really bad. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

9566 BA
10-25-2009, 05:37 AM
Finally getting started on the 69 Chevelle resto!
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/DSCN0527.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/PA2300052.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/PA230009.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/PA230029.jpg

9566 BA
10-25-2009, 05:56 AM
Talked to the original owner last week. He said he went down to Berger Chevy and there was 2 69 Post Chevelle's there an Orange and a Garnet Red one, and he picked the Garnet Red because he liked the color better. He is going to send me some pictures of its early days. He put cragers on it and Hi jackers and some performance mods.

Postsedan
10-25-2009, 06:00 AM
Jeff,

Glad to see the Nova moved out and this Canadian SS396 Post Sedan Chevelle is in at GS Restoration! This Chevelle will be one of the best SS396 Post Sedans Chevelle`s in the country.

Wait I smell a BBB Skylark in that building?

Dan.

L78M22Rag
10-25-2009, 09:54 AM
[ QUOTE ]
Talked to the original owner last week. He said he went down to Berger Chevy and there was 2 69 Post Chevelle's there an Orange and a Garnet Red one, and he picked the Garnet Red because he liked the color better. He is going to send me some pictures of its early days. He put cragers on it and Hi jackers and some performance mods.

[/ QUOTE ]

Can't wait to see those pics!

I see the fenders are off... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Postsedan
10-25-2009, 07:54 PM
Hmmmmm.....Someone owes me a Big Dinner http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Dan.

9566 BA
10-25-2009, 10:33 PM
Helmut
The fender is yours,trying to figure out the best way to send it.
Dan
It reeks of Buicks at GS Resto!!!

Postsedan
10-26-2009, 04:01 AM
Jeff,

Ship Helmuts front fender to me.... this way I can hold it for Ransom until he settles the dinner he owes me. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Dan.

wheelhop
11-05-2009, 03:19 AM
send it to Kentucky, that's where his copo is. Probably still waiting to get restored??

9566 BA
12-13-2009, 09:54 PM
Got body off. The long process of doing the bodywork and the rust issues.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSCN0535.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSCN0539.jpg
Intresting note there was no cushions for the body above the rear end housing from the factory.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSCN0562.jpg

Postsedan
12-13-2009, 11:23 PM
Another reason these cars were "Light Weights" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Jeff, was the other side missing too.

Dan.

9566 BA
12-14-2009, 06:50 AM
Dan
it was missing from both sides
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSCN0563.jpg

Postsedan
12-14-2009, 02:08 PM
I bet your car was built on a Friday.

Dan.

Bill Rose
12-14-2009, 09:48 PM
I believe those holes were for El Camino's and wagons only. Chevelles didn't get cushions on the rear crossmember.

9566 BA
12-15-2009, 10:26 PM
Bill
I will have to repectfully disagree with you on the cushions missing. I asked George @GS resto who has done 5 chevelles for me and several A body buicks and they were all on there. Whats interesting on my chevelle is that they put the cushions in the body mount right past the door opening on this frame where there is normally bolts. Who knows it may have been friday and they said WTF these will work aint my car. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Bill Rose
12-16-2009, 12:36 AM
I've dismantled/restored several Chevelles myself, and one 69 El Camino and none of the Chevelles had the cushions on the cross member. The El Camino did have the cross member mounts. They were used to support a load that could be put in the back of the ElCamino/Wagons. I guess it's possible that some Chevelles got them as they were heading down the line, but they weren't suppose to according to the factory assembly manual.
Here's a scan of the body mount page showing the rear cross member mounts as Wagon &amp; Pick-up (ElCamino) only.

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/wrrose/sc006b42f9.jpg

9566 BA
12-16-2009, 01:06 AM
Thanks for the picture Bill. My Chevelle is done exactly as the assy manual says it should be without the cushions on the crossmember, and that explains why there wasnt a bolt in position #3. Thanks for the info.

69L78Post
12-16-2009, 01:24 AM
My thoughts exactly Jeff. By coincidence I was undoing my body mounts today, and was wondering were the mount bolt was for the #3 position. I evntually realized that there was none for that spot, and then - bang- this picture is posted by Bill.
By the way, I'm also doing a Garnet Red 300 deluxe post.

9566 BA
12-16-2009, 01:57 AM
Barry
Thats cool. You dont see too many Garnet Red post chevelles. Are you taking the body off? Maybe you can look and see if you have the cushions on the rear crossmember.

69L78Post
12-16-2009, 03:08 AM
I'll check for them Jeff. The body is coming off the frame over at the body shop on Friday. Then I'm bringing the frame back home to re-do over the winter months.
My bodyman-painter used to own and drag race my car (B/S)about 30 years ago, so he's looking forward to this project.

Postsedan
12-16-2009, 05:16 AM
Well its about time you two Garnet Red Post Sedan owners speak to one another.

Dan.

9566 BA
12-16-2009, 05:42 AM
Barry
please keep me "posted". Maybe you can e mail me some pictures!

69L78Post
12-16-2009, 06:07 AM
Jeff,

Will do, I'll see about getting some up on this thread.

300deluxeL79
12-18-2009, 05:28 AM
when you finally get around to that biscayne barry, you'll find 2 body mounts above that crossmember. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

69L78Post
12-18-2009, 07:18 AM
Thanks Dave, I'd love to be doing the Biscayne up now also, but there's only so much time and money!

Mike
12-18-2009, 07:11 PM
Hey Jeff, how about some photos of that finished L79 Nova...maybe in another thread? Good luck with the Chevelle, looks like a nice project.

Mike

Postsedan
12-18-2009, 07:36 PM
Mike,

Go here, to see the L79 Nova.....

http://www.gsrestorations.com/default.php

Know lets get back to Garnet Red SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedans.

Dan.

69L78Post
12-19-2009, 07:45 PM
[ QUOTE ]
Barry
Thats cool. You dont see too many Garnet Red post chevelles. Are you taking the body off? Maybe you can look and see if you have the cushions on the rear crossmember.

[/ QUOTE ]

Jeff, We lifte the body off the frame yesterday, and yes, my car does have the cushions on the rear crossmember. FYI, my car is a Framingham car.

Postsedan
12-19-2009, 11:47 PM
Jeff,

Like I said.... your car was built on a Friday.

Dan.

9566 BA
12-20-2009, 05:58 AM
Barry
send me some pictures. [email protected] I will try to make my photobucket public so you can see my pictures.

9566 BA
12-14-2011, 03:56 AM
Original owner sent me some pictures when he first got it.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/PD_0443.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/PD_0445.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/PD_0437.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/PD_0440.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/PD_0441.jpg

9566 BA
12-14-2011, 04:03 AM
Body is waiting to be painted. Finishing frame. Just installed chambered exhaust.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/P1010024.jpg

mockingbird812
12-14-2011, 04:15 AM
Car is looking great. Love the original photos. And a post car to boot!!

Rixls6
12-14-2011, 01:38 PM
Cool original pics Jeff.
Frame's looking good.

Salvatore
12-14-2011, 02:37 PM
Lookin good Jeff. Love the original pictures!

Xplantdad
12-14-2011, 02:44 PM
Neat stuff Jeff! The guy liked to change his wheels <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

ZEBEBAD
05-06-2012, 10:23 PM
Any more pictures on how the restoration is going ? I sure do miss my old car. You guys are doing her right I'm glad to see that. Keep us posted .

Postsedan
05-06-2012, 10:36 PM
Get the Beer and Pretzels ready, the Chicago Gang is coming in for the inspection <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

Jay_chevelless
05-06-2012, 10:40 PM
Wow it looked very great in those original pics. Keep up the good work and keep us posted.

9566 BA
05-08-2012, 02:17 AM
Getting ready for the red to be applied/should be done in the next couple of days.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03024.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03022.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03019.jpg

Postsedan
05-08-2012, 09:35 AM
Oh Yeah! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

Dan

wheelhop
05-11-2012, 03:20 AM
looking good!!

WMCC Gary
05-16-2012, 05:55 PM
Great Car, Would love to have it as a feature car at the BERGER Chevrolet &quot;All Chevy Show&quot; when finished.

Postsedan
05-16-2012, 08:42 PM
Awesome! Very inspiring Gary, that`s what it`s all about <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

9566 BA
05-18-2012, 05:06 PM
Gary
Would be honored to bring the chevelle to the show!

9566 BA
07-05-2012, 02:37 PM
Putting on the trunk and would like to know where &quot;By Berger&quot; would go on the back of the car. Anybody have a 69 chevelle sold there that would know?

9566 BA
09-10-2012, 02:00 AM
Right fender and rear bumper are on

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03517.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03518.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03519.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03506.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03502.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03505.jpg

Rixls6
09-10-2012, 01:15 PM
Wow Jeff, the car is really looking good.
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

mockingbird812
09-10-2012, 01:58 PM
'69 'velles sure look fine in G. Red! Looks real nice! Keep the photos coming! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Postsedan
09-10-2012, 06:51 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">'69 'velles sure look fine in G. Red! Looks real nice! Keep the photos coming! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif </div></div>

Garnet Red is the only Red in my book <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Jeff,

Looks like you`ll be ready for the next... SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Reunion <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

wheelhop
09-11-2012, 04:17 PM
Looking great Jeff, more pics please.

scuncio
09-17-2012, 08:31 PM
Great looking car.

9566 BA
09-30-2012, 11:54 PM
Thanks for all the compliments,

Left fender is on waiting for hood to be buffed.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03568.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03569.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03572.jpg
Door panels
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03562.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03563.jpg

brent396
10-01-2012, 12:53 AM
Looks Great <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

mockingbird812
10-01-2012, 02:22 AM
Interior looks GREAT!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Woj
10-06-2012, 12:11 AM
Gorgeous car. Great color combo and post to boot. Very nice work!!

Phil Woj.

PS. Don Lightfoot just reproduced the correct &quot;CT&quot; aircleaner decal, FYI.

Woj
10-06-2012, 02:38 AM
Jeff. Are those interior panels reproduced from SMS? If previously mentioned, I missed it.

The panels look great.

Phil Woj

9566 BA
10-06-2012, 11:52 AM
Phil
Yes the door panels are SMS. I will contact Don L about the air cleaner sticker. Thanks for pointing that out. Got the seat material from SMS also.

9566 BA
10-10-2012, 09:18 PM
hood is on, body is almost done. Interior left to finish.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03599.jpg

Xplantdad
10-11-2012, 01:35 AM
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!!!

brent396
10-11-2012, 01:40 AM
SHAAAAAM WOW Looking great Jeff <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

mockingbird812
10-11-2012, 03:32 AM
<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black'"><span style="font-size: 26pt"><span style="font-style: italic">Yowzaaa</span>!!!</span></span>

9566 BA
10-21-2012, 12:51 AM
Thanks everybody!

Stripe is on right side. Really adds to car.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03626.jpg

Jay_chevelless
10-21-2012, 01:56 AM
Great job with the stripe, it really does make a big difference.

Postsedan
10-21-2012, 10:52 AM
George is Da Man! Great work! Such a Beautiful Chevelle <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

napa68
10-21-2012, 02:34 PM
Spectacular sir! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

Tim

RPOLS3
10-22-2012, 12:14 AM
Looks great. Is this car coming to MCACN?

Jake

9566 BA
10-22-2012, 10:58 AM
Seats are not finished, finishing rubber mat also. Wont make it this year.

9566 BA
10-28-2012, 12:30 AM
Working on the rear seat

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03650.jpg

George got a guy to make the tags for the seat belts.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03646.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03649.jpg

wheelhop
10-29-2012, 01:41 PM
Nice touch with the new seatbelt tags!

Postsedan
11-03-2012, 01:21 PM
Oh Moderators? Please take action on the above?

Dan

9566 BA
11-03-2012, 02:28 PM
I knew my car needed everythinhg but the kitchen sink but???

Postsedan
11-03-2012, 04:55 PM
Well done Moderators <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

69VN
11-06-2012, 11:01 PM
Amazing car!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

Ryan1969Chevelle
11-07-2012, 01:13 AM
Wow a Berger car and made in Canada so you get all the documentation to boot.

What a beauty.

PS an earlier post mentioned no 1969 L78 cars made in Canada, I have seen records showing 201 L78 Chevelles imported and sold in Canada, both the ones I have seen were built in Baltimore.

I had assumed they were built in Canada before writing this reply but thought I should check my facts and read the GM of Canada documents before sharing BS.

Ryan

ne70ss
11-30-2012, 10:11 PM
Beautiful car

9566 BA
12-01-2012, 11:41 PM
It has come a long way! Here it is in 2008 when we were getting started.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSCN0407.jpg
Here it is today!
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03757.jpg
We took it for its maiden voyage!
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03734.jpg

mockingbird812
12-01-2012, 11:48 PM
Wow Jeff, looks spectacular! Well done, thanks for taking us along on your journey!

9566 BA
12-02-2012, 12:03 AM
Thanks Sam!
Here is a couple more.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03699.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03700.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03703.jpg

9566 BA
12-02-2012, 12:10 AM
I would like to thank everyone that helped me with this project.My good friend George Steele of GS Restorations really outdid himself on this one.
Thanks to Dan Vasic for finding me an original rubber floor mat! It really looks nice Dan. I cant tell you how happy I am with how it looks!!! I dont have to look at the repo mat when I get in the car. Priceless!
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03707.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03711.jpg

Xplantdad
12-02-2012, 01:59 AM
Wow...looks awesome!!!

69 Post Sedan
12-02-2012, 02:38 AM
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif

Postsedan
12-02-2012, 12:21 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 9566 BA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would like to thank everyone that helped me with this project.My good friend George Steele of GS Restorations really outdid himself on this one.
Thanks to Dan Vasic for finding me an original rubber floor mat! It really looks nice Dan. I cant tell you how happy I am with how it looks!!! I dont have to look at the repo mat when I get in the car. Priceless!
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03707.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC03711.jpg </div></div>

Jeff,

Your very Welcome, it`s what this hobby is all about. You and George should be very proud. Your Chevelle is amazing! Hope you enjoy her for a LONG TIME. Garnet Red is beautiful when done right, such as this Chevelle. I`ll see you, George and your Berger Chevelle in 2013.

Dan

scuncio
12-02-2012, 08:36 PM
Turned out great!

wheelhop
12-02-2012, 10:57 PM
NICE!!

Schonyenko2
12-03-2012, 12:47 AM
That Garnet red looks great. Very nice piece. There couldn't have been very many GR Chevelles. I honestly don't remember seeing any back in the day. Don't remember post cars either. But it was the 60s.

brent396
12-03-2012, 12:02 PM
Jeff it looks great <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

Rixls6
12-03-2012, 06:57 PM
She's a beauty Jeff! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif

napa68
12-04-2012, 12:53 AM
Spectacular! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

Keith Tedford
12-04-2012, 01:00 AM
Does anyone reproduce the original shifter boot that had about three folds. They were hard and thick and generally split out at the shift handle during the first winter. At least that's what happened to our cars. Pretty early on GM was replacing them with what you see here. One of those mats are rarer than hens teeth. I've never seen one and the repro we put in our car many years didn't fit the tunnel at all. It was an awful, hard plastic that wouldn't mould into shape. It didn't have the rectangular inlay sections under foot. This is one beautiful car.

300deluxeL79
12-04-2012, 10:21 PM
another beauty jeff! reminds me of another red 300. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

69L78Post
12-04-2012, 11:40 PM
Maybe someday I'll get mine finished...

njsteve
12-23-2012, 01:04 AM
Awesome job! I love those original owner photos.

BTW, the company I listed below, can remake that original license plate if you are so inclined. I had them remake the original Ontario Canada plate for my Firebird and they did a great job.

http://www.licenseplates.tv/

x Baldwin Motion
12-30-2012, 11:34 AM
wow, great car. thanks for sharing, good luck <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Postsedan
01-29-2013, 09:54 AM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69L78Post</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Maybe someday I'll get mine finished... </div></div>

Yes, you will!

Dan

9566 BA
03-10-2013, 12:43 AM
OK I think I have the right shifter boot. A 3 rib NOS shifter boot!!!

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC04114_zps164d4771.jpg

Postsedan
03-10-2013, 01:01 AM
Outstanding!!!!

Dan

Ryan1969Chevelle
03-10-2013, 01:45 AM
Perfection, always takes its sweet time.

Ryan

marxjunk
04-07-2013, 03:05 AM
that boot looks familiar...i can see my hand writing on the package..lol...i had no idea it was going in this car...ive watched it for a while..nice car!

9566 BA
04-07-2013, 09:10 PM
Mark
thanks for the shifter boot Mark!! I thought I would never find one. If you ever need something let me know.

Postsedan
04-07-2013, 10:27 PM
Mark,

Very nice of you to give up such a rare part <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

marxjunk
04-07-2013, 11:36 PM
I was going to use it on my 68 Beaumont clone, but decided it needed to go on a car worthy...im glad its going on that car...it deserves the best...

i tossed it around for over a year if i should use it or get it to a guy that needed it...im glad i got it to him..i love that car..

9566 BA
05-19-2013, 05:26 PM
First time out at the Goodguys show in Nashville on May 18th

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC04318_zps25246291.jpg (http://s246.photobucket.com/user/9566BA/media/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC04318_zps25246291.jpg.html)
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC04316_zps61c4c71f.jpg (http://s246.photobucket.com/user/9566BA/media/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC04316_zps61c4c71f.jpg.html)

Ryan1969Chevelle
05-19-2013, 09:13 PM
Wow, fantastic car.

Garnet Red is the best Red.....sorry Cranberry lovers.

Ryan

Postsedan
05-19-2013, 10:42 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow, fantastic car.

Garnet Red is the best Red.....sorry Cranberry lovers.

Ryan

</div></div>

X1000 <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

Postsedan
05-19-2013, 10:45 PM
WOW! This must be a First <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif When was the last time that You and George were at a car show with both of your cars! Love it! You both deserve this fun <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

Postsedan
05-19-2013, 10:45 PM
Did either car win an award?

Dan

9566 BA
05-19-2013, 11:27 PM
Dan
There was a lot of nice cars there probably 2k or more. They leaned towards the resto mod type didnt win anything, Had fun though!!!

napa68
05-19-2013, 11:52 PM
Your car stands <span style="font-weight: bold">TALL!</span>

Please dont take any discouragement from that. A GG show is not always the best place to take a car like yours. Your car and your work rocks! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

9566 BA
05-20-2013, 12:45 AM
Thanks Tim,and everyone. Just good to go to a show with the Chevelle.

Postsedan
05-20-2013, 12:50 AM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 9566 BA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks Tim,and everyone. Just good to go to a show with the Chevelle. </div></div>

Jeff,

It's not your first rodeo <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

69L78Post
05-21-2013, 01:40 AM
NICE. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

brent396
05-21-2013, 08:07 AM
Great looking car Jeff <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

Craig_Maiorana
05-21-2013, 05:34 PM
Did you ever get the &quot;By Berger&quot; emblem mounted on the car? ... she came out really nice .. That G. Red is super nice on that car

9566 BA
05-21-2013, 06:56 PM
I am going to put the by berger on when someone shows me where they put one on a 69 chevelle back then. I am planning on going to the Berger show in August and hoping someone there can tell me . I am also trying to get the original owner to come and maybe he can remember where it went. It would be nice if an original 69 chevelle owner came to the show with his 69 chevelle so I could see how they were put on. I know I am dreaming!

Mr70
05-21-2013, 07:01 PM
Of the few by Berger car's I've seen,they seem to favor the driverside rear panel,regardless of model.

http://www.longbeachcustoms.com/site/sites/default/files/styles/galleryformatter_slide/public/66%20Chevelle%20back%20emblem%201.jpg

9566 BA
05-22-2013, 11:40 AM
Thanks for thr picture Rick. I looked up an old post from the site from Dale Berger.

If I remember correctly, the &quot;by berger&quot; was placed on the lower left of the tail panel and the left edge of the &quot;b&quot; was straight up and down. This gave the emblem a slight angle upward on the right end. You have to remember that they were installed by the tech who prepped the car and were subject to some variances. In the early 80's Chevy was concerned that the screws placed through the panels and on some models, trunks, would rust and would spread. Concequently we decided to use a pressure sensitive decal instead of the metal emblems. In retrospect, I don't think our &quot;by berger&quot; screws rusted nearly as bad as did some of the panels!!!! Hope this helps!

Postsedan
05-27-2013, 02:53 AM
Pictures courtesy of Randy Preece <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2013/2717_zps2104eff8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2013/2717_zps2104eff8.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2013/2718_zps38220dbb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2013/2718_zps38220dbb.jpg.html)

Dan

9566 BA
05-27-2013, 03:21 AM
Thanks Dan and Randy! That is very cool.

Ryan1969Chevelle
05-27-2013, 10:27 AM
OMG

That is my favorite PSMCDR guy.

I never even thought to send pics of the Berger tag on Justin's car.....PS His sister is racing it this year.

Ryanhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2013/05/full-13277-4991-1969_chevelle_l78_11.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2013/05/full-13277-4992-1969_chevelle_l78.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2013/05/full-13277-4993-1969_chevelle_l78_20.jpg

Postsedan
05-27-2013, 11:36 AM
&quot;I never even thought to send pics of the Berger tag on Justin's car.&quot;

Your asleep behind the wheel
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif

Dan

69 Post Sedan
05-27-2013, 02:11 PM
Ummmmmm......Dan, you can't post pictures of a '69 Chevelle, at the drag strip, and not post times <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif .....unless it's classified. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

Kurt <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Ryan1969Chevelle
05-27-2013, 02:17 PM
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthrea...e_CO#Post516366 (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/516366/Searchpage/1/Main/652/Words/justin+maher/Search/true/Re_Higher_value_69_Chevelle_CO#Post516366)

I did post time and mph a while back.

Ryan

Postsedan
05-27-2013, 02:50 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69 Post Sedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ummmmmm......Dan, you can't post pictures of a '69 Chevelle, at the drag strip, and not post times <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif .....unless it's classified. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

Kurt <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif </div></div>

Justin Maher 13.043 @108.40 mph (very impressive)......No worries Kurt your still faster <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif

Dan

ds1
05-27-2013, 05:01 PM
Do you wwant to sell the Berger emblem? I need one for my 68 Camaro. Story is on here in the Berger section. Dan

9566 BA
06-10-2013, 02:42 PM
Dan
I am going to put the only By Berger emblem I have on my car soon . I dont know how hard they are to find(the old metal ones anyway). Finally won something last weekend

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC04398_zpsc4585636.jpg (http://s246.photobucket.com/user/9566BA/media/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC04398_zpsc4585636.jpg.html)

brent396
06-10-2013, 03:17 PM
Congrats Jeff on the win great looking car <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

Postsedan
06-10-2013, 03:27 PM
Well deserved.....Congrats to you and George <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

Postsedan
06-10-2013, 03:30 PM
Jeff,

Bring her to NOCC....42 - 1969 Chevelle`s are attending AND COUNTING......may never ever see this many 1969 Chevelle`s at one place and time ever again. My goal is 50 <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif

Dan

9566 BA
06-10-2013, 03:52 PM
Dan
I will see if I can make it some of my personal issues are calming down. It feels weird to be early June and no chevelle show in Nashville, maybe some day. That is pretty incredible to get that many 69's in one place.

Postsedan
06-10-2013, 11:44 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 9566 BA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dan
I will see if I can make it some of my personal issues are calming down. It feels weird to be early June and no chevelle show in Nashville, maybe some day. That is pretty incredible to get that many 69's in one place. </div></div>

Jeff,

.....and I`m not saying just any 42 - 1969 Chevelle`s.....I`m saying the country`s Best 42 - 1969 Chevelle`s <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Plus a and few very Nice Post Sedan`s.

I`m really hoping you and George can make it.

Dan

WMCC Gary
06-14-2013, 05:49 PM
Would Love to have your Chevelle as a Feature Car at the Berger Chevrolet &quot;ALL Chevy Show&quot; in August.

If you interested please email for more details [email protected]

Postsedan
06-14-2013, 06:04 PM
Gary,

Jeff will indeed be attending the Berger show <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

WMCC Gary
06-14-2013, 06:21 PM
Dan,

Sounds Great, Thanks for the info.

My Offer of making it a Feature car stands. He gains a few perks and some special recognition by being a feature car. I just need to speak with him to get a bit of information to make it happen.

WMCC Gary
06-20-2013, 02:47 PM
Jeff I look forward to seeing you and your Chevelle at the Berger &quot;ALL Chevy Show&quot;. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

9566 BA
06-23-2013, 12:15 AM
Gary
Same here cant wait ! Finally put the By Berger emblem on.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC04438_zpsb4bebf5a.jpg (http://s246.photobucket.com/user/9566BA/media/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC04438_zpsb4bebf5a.jpg.html)

Postsedan
06-23-2013, 02:32 PM
Fantastic! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

Dan

69VN
06-23-2013, 07:08 PM
Love it! Congrats on the trophy...looks like a lot more are on the way! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

WMCC Gary
06-24-2013, 06:08 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 9566 BA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Gary
Same here cant wait ! Finally put the By Berger emblem on.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC04438_zpsb4bebf5a.jpg (http://s246.photobucket.com/user/9566BA/media/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC04438_zpsb4bebf5a.jpg.html) </div></div> <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

mockingbird812
06-24-2013, 06:21 PM
Nice touch!

9566 BA
06-24-2013, 06:48 PM
Thanks for the compliments everyone. I geuss I am going to the NOCC Chevelle show in Ohio with what looks like every other 69 Chevelle owner in America! Should be a blast!

Postsedan
06-29-2013, 01:51 AM
Indeed you will have a blast.....and we will have a blast with you and George attending.

Dan

Damien
06-30-2013, 05:24 AM
Spectacular job, Jeff. Awesome '69 post!

Damien
06-30-2013, 05:47 AM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Marlin,

Jeff....is correct....the base lines 300`s got the very hard to find smaller bezels....once the SS option was ordered you got the lager thicker SS tail light bezels.

See photo....

The car on the left is a Glacier Blue 300 Deluxe Coupe....and on the right is a Dusk Blue SS Coupe.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010400-1.jpg

Dan. </div></div>

Hey Dan, an old post I know but can you tell me what red line tires were on the dusk blue '69?
Sorry for the hi jack!

Postsedan
06-30-2013, 05:59 PM
Hi Damien,

Diamond Back Redlines.

Dan

Damien
06-30-2013, 09:08 PM
Hi Dan.
Much appreciated.

Postsedan
06-30-2013, 10:46 PM
Anytime Damien <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

Damien
06-30-2013, 11:57 PM
Hey Dan, tried to send you a PM but your box is full.
Don't want to hijack Jeff's thread!

Postsedan
07-02-2013, 10:19 AM
Sorry Damien, try now.....just respond back within my pm.

Now back to the Berger Post Sedan Show!

Dan

Ryan1969Chevelle
07-02-2013, 02:51 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sorry Damien, try now.....just respond back within my pm.

Now back to the Berger Post Sedan Show!

Dan </div></div>

Do you have a link to the Berger show?

Ryan

9566 BA
07-02-2013, 03:47 PM
http://www.bergerchevy.com/berger-all-chevy-show.htm

Ryan1969Chevelle
07-02-2013, 04:06 PM
Looks like a fun show.

I'll put it on the consideration list for 2014.

Ryan

Postsedan
07-03-2013, 10:10 AM
I will be attending in 2013 <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

9566 BA
08-11-2013, 02:07 AM
Just talked to the original owner of my post car and he is coming to the Berger Show Aug 24th 2013 to meet up with his car that he bought new in the fall of 1969 at Berger Chevy!! Cant wait to see his expression when he sees it.

mockingbird812
08-11-2013, 02:24 AM
That's great news. congrats!

Xplantdad
08-11-2013, 05:12 AM
That's cool as heck!

Ryan1969Chevelle
08-11-2013, 10:03 AM
Make sure you get a video.

Ryan

9566 BA
08-11-2013, 02:20 PM
I sent Doug Harrison(Original owner), who lives in Kent City MI pictures of the car now and a questionaire of a few questions about the car. I didnt see any evidence of a by Berger emblem on the rear panel and he said there wasnt one on there when he bought it. Maybe back then they asked the buyers if they wanted it on there? Also he said they put a precibed power sticker on the radiator hold down panel and one on the air cleaner. When I see him at the show I will get more answers. I have trouble remembering what happened last week much less 45 years ago but maybe seeing the car will help!

Postsedan
08-23-2013, 09:27 PM
Jeff,

Take lots and lots of Pictures <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

Ryan1969Chevelle
08-25-2013, 11:56 AM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Jeff,

Take lots and lots of Pictures <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan </div></div>

And Please Post lots of pictures.

Ryan

9566 BA
08-25-2013, 04:39 PM
The Berger Show was great!!!!! My Chevelle was reunited with the first and second owners and brought back home to the place it was sold from. Grand Rapids is a cool city, a smaller version of Woodward ave going on all the time, very cool. They are into cruising. Pictures soon.

Postsedan
08-25-2013, 04:48 PM
Awesome Jeff! I'm sure Your Chevelle had a great Homecoming <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif

Dan

Postsedan
08-26-2013, 09:08 PM
Pics, Pics, Pics <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

Dan

9566 BA
08-28-2013, 03:16 AM
The original owner, Doug Harrison reunited with the Chevelle he bought in July of 1969!!!! I met with Doug and his wonderful family. Doug drove his old Chevelle later that night at his house.


http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC04517_zps815275b1.jpg (http://s246.photobucket.com/user/9566BA/media/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC04517_zps815275b1.jpg.html)

Xplantdad
08-28-2013, 03:51 AM
Neat pic! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

Ryan1969Chevelle
08-28-2013, 01:20 PM
That guy really picked a special car, back in the day.

Ryan

LIKE

69LM1
08-28-2013, 06:34 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Make sure you get a video.

Ryan </div></div>


For Sure. I met the original owner of my copo this year at the Camaro nationals, and am so glad that I video's it.

The information that you can get is priceless and great documentation.


Edit: Little late on the response! Great pic and glad you let him drive it!

RichPern

Postsedan
08-28-2013, 10:43 PM
Jeff,

You are way too Modest, do tell us how you won BEST of Show at the Berger Show <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif CONGRATS!!!!!!

HA, Did you get a chance and lift the car up with that hoist and show off the under carriage?

Dan

mockingbird812
08-28-2013, 11:33 PM
Good deal Jeff. Congrats!

scuncio
08-29-2013, 01:54 AM
That is super cool. Wish the original owner of my COPO was still alive to see it today.

9566 BA
08-30-2013, 02:45 AM
I will have more pics this weekend. Didn't expect to win anything there was a lot of nice cars there. The Camaro club that put on the show was fantastic and was very nice to me. The second owner of the car came walking up and said he had a car like that when he was 16, ever heard that, and come to find out it was his car. The show was just getting over so I let him and his wife drive it! The look on their face was priceless.

Roger Hildebrand and his wife of 39 years. They went on dates together in the Chevelle!

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC04518_zps284e0ed8.jpg (http://s246.photobucket.com/user/9566BA/media/69%20Chevelle/69%20Post%20Chevelle/DSC04518_zps284e0ed8.jpg.html)

9566 BA
09-01-2013, 01:35 PM
Took Chevelle to the original owners house after the show so he could drive it. It was very cool to see him drive it with his family and the look on his face as he drove it.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg114/9566BA/Berger%20show%202013/DSC04535_zps884e26f4.jpg (http://s246.photobucket.com/user/9566BA/media/Berger%20show%202013/DSC04535_zps884e26f4.jpg.html)

Ryan1969Chevelle
09-01-2013, 02:44 PM
Good call.

Imagine the memories for the owner.

Nicely done.

My Dad was sick a few years ago, (under good control now) so I dropped off my Chevelle for him to drive for the summer, if he felt OK he would drive it to Tim Hortons and such. Boosted his spirits, and the car is a car, it has four tires for a reason. TO DRIVE, and TO HAVE FUN.

427425
09-01-2013, 04:43 PM
Thanks for sharing the pics. of the Berger show. That's great you let the two previous owners drive the car; what a neat experience for everybody. Not too many dealerships left with the history of Berger, where you can go to their show and see so many original dealership cars and their owners.
Beautiful car, I bet they were all excited to see you.

mockingbird812
09-01-2013, 07:27 PM
Way to go! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

canadian396post
10-08-2013, 05:38 AM
Just stumbled across this doing some research, Dan I think I know where your 69 ss396 Lemans Blue post car is.....

canadian396post
10-08-2013, 05:52 AM
Just to introduce myself I am Rick from Ontario Canada, I have a 69 ss396 post car. Looks like I found the right place to find info on these cars! Lots of great info here.

Ryan1969Chevelle
10-08-2013, 08:47 AM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: canadian396post</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just to introduce myself I am Rick from Ontario Canada, I have a 69 ss396 post car. Looks like I found the right place to find info on these cars! Lots of great info here.
</div></div>

Welcome to the website. You will find lots of great information and lots of great car guys here, and a few car girls.

I will be the first to ask, but not the last....please share a few pictures, we all love pictures.

Ryan

Also check out 2doorpost.com your POST will be a real hit over there as well.

Postsedan
10-09-2013, 08:31 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: canadian396post</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just stumbled across this doing some research, Dan I think I know where your 69 ss396 Lemans Blue post car is..... </div></div>

Hi Rick,

I sent you an email....I know where my former Lemans Blue SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan is <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

Ryan1969Chevelle
10-09-2013, 08:58 PM
I think Rick is a little more &quot;E-shy&quot; than you or I Dan. Takes time to get into this fun stuff.

I am keen to see what SS 396 Post Sedan he has, but no feedback yet.....if needed I'll go drive around Burlington and see what I find...

Ryan

69PostSSChevelle
10-10-2013, 01:24 AM
Ryan/Rick,
I am also keen to see what he has. It's nice to have a fellow &quot;post&quot; owner close by since I'm in Hamilton.

Randy

Ryan1969Chevelle
10-10-2013, 02:03 AM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69PostSSChevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ryan/Rick,
I am also keen to see what he has. It's nice to have a fellow &quot;post&quot; owner close by since I'm in Hamilton.

Randy </div></div>

Hi Randy,

You used up your #2 Post to Post about another Canadian Post owner's #2 Post.

How's your interior going?

Ryan

canadian396post
10-16-2013, 12:45 AM
Hey guys sorry have not had a chance to reply. I will dig up some photos. I bought the car off ebay in December 2011 from a gentleman named Dan in Streater Illinois. Car had all new GM panels put on it a long time ago and was left in storage for many years. I have all the documents from GM Canada proving its the real deal. Car was built in Canada and shipped to the states and sold new in the states. I will post the GM doc's and photos. The car was all together when I bought it, I started disassembling the car to restore and then decided to move onto my other 69 SS and am still restoring it. I figured given how rare the post car was I would hang onto it for a while before completing it so I could gather more info and OEM parts for the car. Will keep you &quot;Posted&quot; !
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2013/10/full-14114-7088-69post.jpg

Ryan1969Chevelle
10-16-2013, 01:00 AM
Wow, exciting stuff.

There are a few 1969 Chevelle Addicts here.

One lives very close to you, and I'm an hour away.

Hope to see you here often.

Ryan

PS: Dan Vasic &quot;PostSedan&quot;owns/runs a registry just for 1969 Chevelle SS 396 Post Sedans, he would love to get the details on your Post.

Postsedan
10-16-2013, 01:10 AM
Rick,

You've got my number, call me <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

BTW, nice antique table <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

Dan Vasic

canadian396post
11-03-2013, 10:57 AM
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2013/11/full-14114-7395-postdocpic2.jpg

canadian396post
11-03-2013, 10:59 AM
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2013/11/full-14114-7397-postdocpic1.jpg

Ryan1969Chevelle
11-03-2013, 11:18 AM
Wow, nicely done Rick.

When does your Post get into the resto que?

Ryan

canadian396post
11-06-2013, 01:37 AM
on the back burner. working on my 69 ss and 68 Malibu currently. best to last