Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - Wanted
05-16-2014, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,471
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Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - Wanted
05-16-2014, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,471
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...
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Forum: Pontiac
12-21-2013, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,808
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
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Forum: COPO - United States
02-22-2013, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,114
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Forum: Supercar Reunion
03-30-2006, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 52,226
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
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Forum: Lounge
03-21-2005, 05:02 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,426
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,...
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Forum: Lounge
03-21-2005, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,426
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...
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Forum: COPO - United States
03-07-2005, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 15,744
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Forum: COPO - United States
03-03-2005, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 15,744
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...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
01-24-2005, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,012
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...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
07-07-2004, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 40,293
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
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Forum: Other Muscle
11-08-2003, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 367
Views: 461,829
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
09-15-2003, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,654
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...
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
09-08-2003, 12:39 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,373
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
09-07-2003, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,373
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
09-07-2003, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,373
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
09-06-2003, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,373
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
08-13-2003, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 15,991
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...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
08-13-2003, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 15,991
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...
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Forum: COPO - United States
06-07-2003, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,705
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...
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Forum: COPO - United States
05-30-2003, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 138
Views: 168,761
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...
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Forum: Yenko Chevrolet
04-09-2003, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 26,902
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...
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Forum: COPO - Canada
02-17-2003, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 11,087
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...
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Forum: COPO - Canada
02-17-2003, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 11,087
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...
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Forum: Pit Area - Racing
12-04-2002, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 38,282
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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