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Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - Wanted 05-16-2014, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,471
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: Looking for a Number 1 Team License Frame

Yes, that is what the license frame looks like! I'd really like to get one for my old Chevrolet company car. I'm willing to pay fair $$$ to get one!

Jim Mattison
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - Wanted 05-16-2014, 12:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,471
Posted By Jim Mattison
Looking for a Number 1 Team License Frame

I am looking for a Number 1 Team license plate frame. These frames were used on all of our Chevy company cars at Chevrolet Central Office during the 1969-71 time frame.

I had one that I kept from...
Forum: Pontiac 12-21-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,808
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: 1967 Engine vin stamp

A partial vin was stamped on all Pontiac engines beginning with the start of 1968 production in August, 1967.

Jim Mattison
PHS
Forum: COPO - United States 02-22-2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,114
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: emmert chevrolet copos camaros

Jay,contact me! I'm the one that ordered all the COPO cars for Emmert Chevrolet.

Jim Mattison
[email protected]
Forum: Supercar Reunion 03-30-2006, 12:35 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 52,226
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: SCR9 pre-registered list 11-18-05

The '69 L-88 Corvette at Barrett-Jackson was my old 2500 mile,
4-speed car.

I'm bringing my '69 L-88 Corvette automatic to the SCR9.
See you there!

Jim Mattison
Forum: Lounge 03-21-2005, 05:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,426
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: John DeLorean Dies

Tom,

I was already at Chevrolet when John DeLorean came to Chevy from Pontiac to become general manager in early 1969, replacing Pete Estes.

Yes, he was flamboyant, arrogant and demanding,...
Forum: Lounge 03-21-2005, 01:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,426
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: John DeLorean Dies

I worked under John DeLorean when I was at Chevrolet. John may have been controversial and arrogant, but he was the brightest automobile guy that I've ever had the pleasure to work with!

It is a...
Forum: COPO - United States 03-07-2005, 12:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,744
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: Nischan-Spalding Chevrolet, Grand Rapids, Mich

To the best of my knowledge none of the COPO Chevelles from Emmert Chevrolet have ever surfaced. However, they should be easy to spot, as all of them also came with the "Sportscar Conversion...
Forum: COPO - United States 03-03-2005, 03:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,744
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: Nischan-Spalding Chevrolet, Grand Rapids, Mich

Yes, as previously reported, I was the one who ordered all of the COPO cars that went to Emmert Chevrolet, in Detroit. It was also during the time that I was working in the Fleet & Special Order...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-24-2005, 04:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,012
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: 70 Camaro 500001

I remember talking to Dave Tom about this car, several years ago. Yes, it was given to Smokey Yunick as a donor to make into a race car. However, my recollection of it is that based on the complete...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 07-07-2004, 04:06 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 40,293
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: Interesting

The color on this Z-28 is called "Carolina Blue". We processed quite a few special orders in 1969-70 for cars to be painted this color.

Jim Mattison
Forum: Other Muscle 11-08-2003, 12:51 AM
Replies: 367
Views: 461,829
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: 1970 gto judge ram air IV

Guys,

Pontiac "never" built a Ram Air V GTO at the factory!!!

Jim Mattison
Pontiac Historic Services
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 09-15-2003, 07:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,654
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: The Rarest First Gen Camaros

Joe,

The '68 Z-28 Convertible "was" a production car. I should know, because I'm the one who ordered it for the Chevrolet general manager, E.M. (Pete) Estes.

The Z-28 Convertible was built on...
Forum: Pit Area - Racing 09-08-2003, 12:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,373
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: Question for Jim M. about 69 Trans Am Vintage car

Maybe you haven't looked in the rule book lately. Beginning in 2003, it is manditory that all cars be equipped with a TranX260 transponder. All of our lap times come from the scoring tower. We...
Forum: Pit Area - Racing 09-07-2003, 09:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,373
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: Question for Jim M. about 69 Trans Am Vintage car

We had originally contemplated going back to Road America for the Elkart Lake Vintage Festival, but we won't be able to run our new motor on the dyno until early next week. Unfortunately, that...
Forum: Pit Area - Racing 09-07-2003, 04:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,373
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: Question for Jim M. about 69 Trans Am Vintage car

During practice at Road America, we were running fairly consistant at a 2:31.5 lap after we "bedded in" the brakes. I think that we were capable of race laps in the 2:28 to 2:29 range, depending on...
Forum: Pit Area - Racing 09-06-2003, 12:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,373
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: Question for Jim M. about 69 Trans Am Vintage car

Yes , we were at Road America, in Elkhart Lake, WI, for the BRIC. That event is our favorite race of the race entire schedule. It is a very well run event, with some great folks and lots of...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 08-13-2003, 10:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,991
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: Steel crossram hood on Ebay relisted

I know that only a very few 1970 cowl hoods were made. You have a "very" rare piece indeed! Yes, the 1970 Camaro cowl hoods were hand-made at the GM Tech Center. They were supposed to be for the...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 08-13-2003, 11:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,991
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: Steel crossram hood on Ebay relisted

Matt,

The '68 Z-28 Convertible that we built for Pete Estes, when he was General Manager of Chevy has the fiberglass cross-ram cowl hood, NOT a steel one!

The entire cross-ram program was...
Forum: COPO - United States 06-07-2003, 11:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,705
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: 67 COPO Chevelle ???

To the best of my knowledge, Chevrolet Division never built a COPO Chevelle, in 1967. I've seen a lot of factory-looking emblems and badges on '66 and '67 Chevelles, but they are off of the SS-427...
Forum: COPO - United States 05-30-2003, 12:37 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 168,761
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: latest Jim M. Chevy records rumor

Guys,

The Chevrolet Archives project that my company has been working on is without any doubt the biggest project that we have ever taken on. Over the years, Chevrolet has moved their...
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 04-09-2003, 12:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 26,902
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: 1 of 67 Yenko Stinger (Vega)

Tom,

I noticed that the Yenko Vega in the photos is missing the front and rear spoilers. They were made here in the Detroit area by a company called B.O.R.T. (Balls Out Racing Team), who also did...
Forum: COPO - Canada 02-17-2003, 10:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,087
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: Copo Automatics

The 427 Camaros and Chevelles, from a scheduling (and internal paperwork) standpoint started out as L78 cars. The parts and pieces to build these cars as 427's was a lengthy process of adds and...
Forum: COPO - Canada 02-17-2003, 11:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,087
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: Copo Automatics

Guys, hopefully I can put the issue of smog vs. no smog (including Canadian cars)to rest!

The validation and emission certification on the COPO 427 Camaros and Chevelles, both the aluminum and...
Forum: Pit Area - Racing 12-04-2002, 12:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 38,282
Posted By Jim Mattison
Re: Trans Am Racers

There are several race series that have a Historic Trans Am class......SVRA, VSCDA and HSR. If you have never been to one of these events, you should! They could be habit forming!!!

I have one...
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