Just found 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan

[Rixls6]

I'm sure several of you already know that I was looking for one of these. With some help from Postsedans' (Dan V)knowledge base, I was able to pull the trigger on this one when it came up for sale.

The car has it's born with engine and rear end, but the trans is not, but I'll live with the 661 case M22 for now.

Wheelhop and I went to get it last Wednesday near Detroit.

As found.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/69SilverSSDeluxec.jpg

[Rixls6]

Coming home.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/Detailpics003.jpg

[Rixls6]

Engine pad.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/Detailpics093.jpg

[Rixls6]

VIN by oil filter matches car.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/69SSpostsedan001.jpg

[jeff morocco]

nice score rick http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Rixls6]

Interior redone around 1990. Still has original door panels.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/Detailpics035.jpg

[Rixls6]

Jeff,
I'm going to be parked by you, thanks to Dan, at VF.

[Postsedan]

Rick,

I am so happy that you are now the proud new owner of this great rare 1969 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan..... another perfect example of such a car being in the right hands. Rick you and I will have many good times with you now being a member of my 1969 SS396 Post Sedan Registry.

Dan.

[Rixls6]

12-bolt rear date code is correct for the build date of the car.
D-9-9
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/Detailpics006.jpg

[Rixls6]

Stamped assembly code KJ equates to a 3.55 open 12-bolt.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/Detailpics085.jpg

[DarrenX33]

Well done Rick! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Rixls6]

Dan was at my place today and took quite a few pics also.

Thanks for your time Dan to come out and look this over for me and to help set-up a space for me at VF.

[Woj]

Rick,

I am now green with envy. Very nice car. I'm sure you will enjoy it.

Do you still have the garnet red 300?

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

Phil Woj.

[Rixls6]

The speedo shows 67,000 and I believe it's real miles from everything I've seen on the car to this point.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/Detailpics043.jpg

[camarojoe]

Nice car! Love the color combo. Stupid question for you post car guys... are those the original exterior door handles, and are they different for a coupe vs. a 2 door sedan? They look sorta odd to me, like they aim skyward a bit. Not sh*tpickin', just askin'! -JB

[Rixls6]

Original (thick) disc brake rotors. Spring tag is still there but unreadable. Blue bleeder caps still on.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/69SSpostsedan022.jpg

[Rixls6]

[ QUOTE ]
Nice car! Love the color combo. Stupid question for you post car guys... are those the original exterior door handles, and are they different for a coupe vs. a 2 door sedan? They look sorta odd to me, like they aim skyward a bit. Not sh*tpickin', just askin'! -JB

[/ QUOTE ]

Yeah someone put some repop door handles on after a repaint around 1990.

[sean70ss]

Rick,

Congrats you deserve it!!!!! Looks great!!!

Sean

[Rixls6]

Phil,
I still have the Garnet red 300. It's in resto mode, but I got side-tracked a little. A separate replacement frame for that one has been blasted and painted.

[Postsedan]

I went to Ricks today to see the 1969 Chevelle is person.....This is currently one of one L35 known to exist in this stunning color combo....Cortez Silver with Blue Cloth Interior.

Proud new owner....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2008/P1011421.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2008/P1011422.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2008/P1011372-1.jpg





Dan.

[Rixls6]

The chrome on the original air cleaner and valve covers is very nice. A little polish should make `em look almost new again.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/Detailpics054.jpg

[Rixls6]

Original Muncie shifter. I need to find a blue rubber floor mat for mine as well as Dan's.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/Detailpics050.jpg

[Postsedan]

More,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2008/P1011374.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2008/P1011375.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2008/P1011376.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2008/P1011381.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2008/P1011383-1.jpg

Dan.

[Rixls6]

Driver side front floor pan.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/69SSpostsedan006.jpg

[Rixls6]

Passenger side front floor pan.
It has a small thin rusted area.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/69SSpostsedan007.jpg

[Zedder]

Great car! Love the Cortez Silver....congrats http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[MosportGreen66]

very nice find, for the price it went for on ebay, I think you did very nicely! Keep the pictures coming! What are your plans for it?

[SuperNovaSS]

Is this the one that was on Ebay for a bargain but it now? Nice car!



Jason

[Postsedan]

[ QUOTE ]
Is this the one that was on Ebay for a bargain but it now? Nice car!

Jason

[/ QUOTE ]

Yep....this is the car http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Dan.

[Rixls6]

This is the car that was on Ebay with a buy-it now. I was on the phone with the seller and then showing my wife the car, while I nervously hit the Buy-it-now button.
Turns out they bought it in `93, drove it a couple years locally to cruises, then parked it till I bought it.

They gave me the ad that they bought it from in the Detroit Tradin' Times.

Has anyone seen this car before? I want to try and follow it's history, but the number in the old ad is defunct.
I tried different area codes in front of the number and even sent Tradin' Times an E-mail asking if they had info about old ads.
Nothing from them yet, and I don't think they will get back to me, but I'll try calling them next.

[Rixls6]

[ QUOTE ]
very nice find, for the price it went for on ebay, I think you did very nicely! Keep the pictures coming! What are your plans for it?

[/ QUOTE ]

Plans are to just clean it and correct as much as possible, then just enjoy it.
I may do a resto on it years down the road. I could use a smog pump for it as I guess all the 325 horse cars with a manual trans got smog from the factory in `69.

[Postsedan]

Rick,

When you get the chance.....post a picture of that ad from Tardin`Times.....perhaps someone will remember the ad.

Dan.

[Mr. Chevy]

Congrads on your find... Very nice car.. Love the blue interior..

Rich

[Postsedan]

I could use a smog pump for it as I guess all the 325 horse cars with a manual trans got smog from the factory in `69.

Correct....

Dan.

[Postsedan]

Anyone wanting to see this car up-close and personal....come to Chevy Vette Fest November 22nd - 23rd.

http://www.chevyvettefest.net/

Dan.

[CC Rider]

Congrats! Very nice '69! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Rixls6]

Thanks guys, glad you like it. It's definitely a keeper.

Here's the ad from the Detroit Tradin' Times just before Labor Day 1993.

Anybody remember this car at all, let me know.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/69SSpostsedan93ad001.jpg

[Stefano]

Congrats! Very http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[jeff morocco]

[ QUOTE ]
Jeff,
I'm going to be parked by you, thanks to Dan, at VF.

[/ QUOTE ]

i cant wait to see this one!! if in your searches for a blue rubber mat and you happen to find a black one, ill take it off your hands............that goes for you too almighty post guru dan........... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[300deluxeL79]

very nice, well bought! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Rixls6]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Jeff,
I'm going to be parked by you, thanks to Dan, at VF.

[/ QUOTE ]

i cant wait to see this one!! if in your searches for a blue rubber mat and you happen to find a black one, ill take it off your hands............that goes for you too almighty post guru dan........... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

We'll keep a watch out for a black one for you. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Dan the almighty Post Guru, I love it.
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[1969grb]

Congrats on a great find. What a nice looking Chevelle. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Grady

[Bill Pritchard]

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[/ QUOTE ]

That fuel line from filter to carb is a different routing than others I've seen....wonder what's up with that http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Great looking car, congrats Rick! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Z28DL]

Rick,
Awesome find and I love the color combo. Your now part of the elite group of guys that are lucky enough to own one of these unique cars. Enjoy !!!!!
P.S. - Dan, I'm next !!!!!!!!!!!
Dave L.
SoCal

[CopoFan]

Hi Rick,

Very nice car... and very well bought... congrats!

I never realized the post sedans still have the wing windows in the front doors like the 68's... do all posts have the 300 interior?

Beautiful car... and color combo!

Bob

[Postsedan]

[ QUOTE ]
Hi Rick,

Very nice car... and very well bought... congrats!

I never realized the post sedans still have the wing windows in the front doors like the 68's... do all posts have the 300 interior?

Beautiful car... and color combo!

Bob

[/ QUOTE ]

Yes....all 300 Deluxe interior....in every SS396 Post Sedan. For 1969 Base Line Chevelles were the 300 Deluxe whether a coupe or post sedan all recieved the plain jane base line interior.

Dan.

[Postsedan]

[ QUOTE ]
Rick,
Awesome find and I love the color combo. Your now part of the elite group of guys that are lucky enough to own one of these unique cars. Enjoy !!!!!
P.S. - Dan, I'm next !!!!!!!!!!!
Dave L.
SoCal

[/ QUOTE ]

Dave,

You bet-cha! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Dan.

[StriperSS]

Beautiful car in my favorite color! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[370454s]

Nice Sedan Rick. Monday I went and looked at a 69 300 Deluxe,Kansas City Built,VIN134279K300381, Built 08a. Has too be one of the Earliest Built Kansas Chevelles I have ever seen. Trim Tag Info, 752, 53,50.
Mike

[GTO_DON]

Nice car!!! I had the twin to it 5 years ago but it was a 375hp car with a cowl plenum air cleaner...This car makes me wish i never sold mine. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[chevelleheart]

Congrats!!!! Looks like a great car !

[ORIGLS6]

Looks like one helluva good car. Love the Cortez w/Blue gut combo too!

Great score Rick. My congrats. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Postsedan]

[ QUOTE ]
Nice car!!! I had the twin to it 5 years ago but it was a 375hp car with a cowl plenum air cleaner...This car makes me wish i never sold mine. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Don,

Was it a SS396 Post Sedan? Silver with Blue Interior? or was it Black interior? Where is this car today?

Dan.

[Postsedan]

[ QUOTE ]
Nice Sedan Rick. Monday I went and looked at a 69 300 Deluxe,Kansas City Built,VIN134279K300381, Built 08a. Has too be one of the Earliest Built Kansas Chevelles I have ever seen. Trim Tag Info, 752, 53,50.
Mike

[/ QUOTE ]

Hey Woj,

Wouldn`t this be your twin?

Dan.

[Rixls6]

[/ QUOTE ]

That fuel line from filter to carb is a different routing than others I've seen....wonder what's up with that http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Great looking car, congrats Rick! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

The fuel line has been changed and modified at some point. The carb is not the original either, so I'm looking for a 7029201 Q-jet.
Thanks for the comments.

I do love the Cortez Silver W/blue cloth interior.

[Rixls6]

[ QUOTE ]
Nice Sedan Rick. Monday I went and looked at a 69 300 Deluxe,Kansas City Built,VIN134279K300381, Built 08a. Has too be one of the Earliest Built Kansas Chevelles I have ever seen. Trim Tag Info, 752, 53,50.
Mike

[/ QUOTE ]

Mike that sounds like another interesting one, but now aren't they ALL. Like other cars, once you get one particular style, you just want another.
Show some pics of it.

[kwhizz]

Nice Find!!............. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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

[John]

Nice car...at a great price!
Here is the ebay listing....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet...A1%7C240%3A1318 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-Chevelle-1969-chevelle-SS-396_W0QQitemZ120317394037QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item1 20317394037&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A3 %7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318)
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[Woj]

Rick,

You certainly picked up a nice car for the money.

Dan,

My 69 300 was built in May if I remember correctly. The one Mike is looking at may be one of the earliest Chevelles out there. That is very interesting.

Phil Woj.

[SD 396]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Jeff,
I'm going to be parked by you, thanks to Dan, at VF.

[/ QUOTE ]

i cant wait to see this one!! if in your searches for a blue rubber mat and you happen to find a black one, ill take it off your hands............that goes for you too almighty post guru dan........... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[/ QUOTE ]
Very nice! It looks like Christmas came early for this gift.
If you happen to find another black floor mat I am in the market for one too. Looks like a long list. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[GTO_DON]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Nice car!!! I had the twin to it 5 years ago but it was a 375hp car with a cowl plenum air cleaner...This car makes me wish i never sold mine. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Don,

Was it a SS396 Post Sedan? Silver with Blue Interior? or was it Black interior? Where is this car today?
It was identical to the one you show here. Cortez silver/blue cloth interior with a rubber mat.Beautiful origianl paint car with a little over 30,000 miles on it. Last i heard of it It went to Sam pierce chevy and he took the cowl plenum off and sold the car. It had an m22 in it with 410's.

[Keith Tedford]

Looks like silver may have been a popular colour for these cars, at least with the ones that have survived. Ours is the hardtop version with the black interior. A his and hers pair would be nice at the cruise nights. http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2625518210101686729kBgoYU

[SS427]

Nice acquisition Rick! Enjoy it for years to come. As with the others, love the color combination. See you at VF!

[chads454Ls6]

Nice ride Rick!

[Postsedan]

Don,

Was it a SS396 Post Sedan? Silver with Blue Interior? or was it Black interior? Where is this car today?
It was identical to the one you show here. Cortez silver/blue cloth interior with a rubber mat.Beautiful origianl paint car with a little over 30,000 miles on it. Last i heard of it It went to Sam pierce chevy and he took the cowl plenum off and sold the car. It had an m22 in it with 410's.

Don,

Wow, what a small world....I just saw Sam at the last Mecum auction in St. Charles. He was admiring the Black SS396 Post Sedan. I`ll have to ask Sam about this Chevelle the next time I see him.

Dan.

[70 Forest Green Zee]

An absolute awesome find Rick...I'm green with envy! I can't wait to see it in person at Vettefest!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

Rick,
You did good,congrats on the find.Got to love cortez silver with the blue.

[black69]

this is interesting, a friend of mine has a 69 el camino in his garage the is a 396 automatic 350 hp, and it is silver or dark silver with the same bright blue original interior. i told him it was an odd color combo and he should keep it as is (he just could not believe someone ordered it that way). i will have to tell him about this post, he may have already sold it. who would have thought that color combo was so rare. nice car!

[68CamSS]

Woodward Ave runs straight through Bloomfied Hills! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif Lived eight miles away from area most of my life. Sorry don't remember the car. Very nice buy!

[Rixls6]

I'm putting new front coil springs and brake hoses on the car as they appear to be original and worn.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/rightspringanddiscbrake009.jpg

[Rixls6]

White inspectors paint by upper ball joint.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/rightspringanddiscbrake005.jpg

[Rixls6]

Orange dab by lower ball joint.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/Rixls6/rightspringanddiscbrake004.jpg

[Postsedan]

Rick,

Awesome job! Great pics...like I said this Post Sedan is in good hands.

Dan.

[rockn69]

WOW! Nice find Rick. Looking forward to seeing it up close. Dan says it's a beauty..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[firstgenaddict]

Great car, Awesome find. I love the colors!

[Rixls6]

Original paint markings on the left front spindle assembly after cleaning black paint off.
Whoever did this car in 1990 liked to paint over everything in black. Maybe they were listening to the Rolling Stones at the time.

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[mockingbird812]

GReat shots Rick. Keep 'em coming! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[chads454Ls6]

Rick,what did you use to strip paint but not the inspection marks?

[Rixls6]

I used Aircraft stripper, but put on small amounts and removed it as soon as the black paint bubbled. I then wiped with a clean damp cloth.