Camaro Restoration

[COPO CARTEL]

I would like to publicly say "THANK YOU" to the following people who were VERY helpful in the restoration of my 69 Camaro, without there help I am sure this resto. would have taken an additional 1-2 years. Dave McGaffe who did the restoration of Grove City Ohio, Steve Easter-paint and body, and the great guys from this site who helped with parts and technical advice, Mark Milchak, Frank Arone, Brian Potter, Mark Bulaw, Mike Angelo, Brian Henderson, Larry Christensen, Dave Roberts( The Right Stuff Detailing), Ron Norman, Dru Diesner, Henry Estheimer, Dave Finkel, Eric Johnson, Rick(Mr. 70), Gardner Exhaust. I hope I got everyone it has been 1.5 years in the making. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[m22mike]

Can't wait to see her again...Finished and at Carlise.
How's about a little tease http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif Like a couple of pictures http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[COPO CARTEL]

Mike I am working on that, I have commissioned one of our fellow site members to go down and take photos for posting. Doug http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[ANDY M]

I'm on it, Mike.

[396L35]

Doug it was my pleasure helping you with this car and I also wanted to thank you for allowing me to be part of this resto. I hope the car scores well for all the long nights on the phone, beating all the bushes, the last minute replacement parts that I mailed out on Monday so you can finish the car, and for you to sit back to enjoy some cold refreshments with friends. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[COPO CARTEL]

Mark, how many ebay auctions did we hit at the last minute and how many did we pass on.... LOL those are some funny times. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[sixt9rsx33]

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I would like to publicly say "THANK YOU" to the following people who were VERY helpful in the restoration of my 69 Camaro, without there help I am sure this resto. would have taken an additional 1-2 years. Dave McGaffe who did the restoration of Grove City Ohio, Steve Easter-paint and body, and the great guys from this site who helped with parts and technical advice, Mark Milchak, Frank Arone, Brian Potter, Mark Bulaw, Mike Angelo, Brian Henderson, Larry Christensen, Dave Roberts( The Right Stuff Detailing), Ron Norman, Dru Diesner, Henry Estheimer, Dave Finkel, Eric Johnson, Rick(Mr. 70), Gardner Exhaust. I hope I got everyone it has been 1.5 years in the making. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

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Just read this post and got a good smile.

This is what the hobby is all about! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

[COPO CARTEL]

I forgot to also mention Rich Rutt...for the awesome 69 Ohio license plate for the 456... that alone says it all. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[ANDY M]

OK, Mike. Here are the teaser shots of Doug's new COPO. As the official photographer for Team Perry, I gotta tell ya, this thing is awesome. Here are a few to get the drool going...

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/ameyers215/Pre-Carlyle013.jpg http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/ameyers215/Pre-Carlyle007.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif

[ANDY M]

Some more details.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/ameyers215/Pre-Carlyle002.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/ameyers215/Pre-Carlyle005.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/ameyers215/Pre-Carlyle004.jpg

[ANDY M]

So far, so good. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/ameyers215/Pre-Carlyle001.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/ameyers215/Pre-Carlyle009.jpg

[ANDY M]

Last one's for now.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/ameyers215/Pre-Carlyle008.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/ameyers215/Pre-Carlyle012.jpg

[1969grb]

Doug, Simpley awesome!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Grady http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[MosportGreen66]

white walls... wow!

[Xplantdad]

Looks great!

[396L35]

That is awesome.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[motionwannabe]

gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!

[markjohnson]

Yeah, I like it, too. Love the no-spoiler!

[Mr Yenko]

Looking GOOD my friend! Can't wait to see it in person. Have a Safe Trip, see you Thursday.
The "MOF" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[DarrenX33]

Very, very nice Doug. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[m22mike]

Great job Doug http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
See Ya Thursday.
Thanks for the shots Andy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[COPO CARTEL]

Thanks guys, Dave is thrashing on it right now as we speak, he has put in ALOT of time on this car and we have 3 days before we load up for Carlisle Legends Judging, Talking with Dave we hope to be done with the car Tues. night and that will leave Wed. for decals, inspection marks etc.. I can't wait to see him sitting at Carlisle with a rum and coke in his hand,he DESERVES it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[KNAPPY]

Good Job Doug. Looks Great http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[camaromb]

Doug,
Wow the car looks great! Can't wait to see it in person. An X11 Copo in black with M22, not too bad! When we first talked about the car we knew it had to be a Copo from Maxton since the other known one owner Maxton Copo was one body number away. When I told you I bet you would find the complete history on the car I had no idea you would find 4 Maxtom Copo Camaro original owners and their histories! Great work and find me a black Copo would ya!
Mark

[427TJ]

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Yeah, I like it, too. Love the no-spoiler!

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And the pinstripe whitewalls!

[ChevyThunder]

Doug ... the car looks incredible !

I would also like to note that while Doug has been focused on this restoration , business, family etc.... he has still found the time to share information with me and help me with the restoration of my car . From the looks of this stunning black COPO I think the information is probably pretty good http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[elonblock]

Beautiful job!

Congrats and good luck!

[396L35]

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Doug,
Wow the car looks great! Can't wait to see it in person. An X11 Copo in black with M22, not too bad! When we first talked about the car we knew it had to be a Copo from Maxton since the other known one owner Maxton Copo was one body number away. When I told you I bet you would find the complete history on the car I had no idea you would find 4 Maxtom Copo Camaro original owners and their histories! Great work and find me a black Copo would ya!
Mark

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Get in line after me, I want the bumble bee car. Doug has done his homework with these cars and beat down all the bushes in the Columbus area. How many X11 BB were made??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[bkhpah]

Doug traced all the owner history with statements from all parties right back to owner ONE, who informed him of the red pin stripes and WW tires. On guy even installed SS emblems on the car at age 18. The first Yenko I ever bought had Z/28 stripes and a Z/28 emblem on the tail panel with the Yenko and 427 holes filled in with putty. The owner HAD the Z/28 emblem for the front fender in the trunk to add to the car, but never got around to it. You need to remember that back in the day, a COPO or even a Yenko were not sought after cars. Guys identify with Z's and SS Camaros so many car received this "upgrade"...BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[m22mike]

Lotsa great guys and gals on this sight helping each other out http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif It's fun.

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

[ddmrk]

Beautiful job !!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr. Chevy]

Doug, car looks awesome!! Great Job Guys!! Good Luck at the show in PA this weekend.. Wish I could make it.. Looking forward to the Super Car Reunion this year!!

PS Love the plates.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

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

[Schonyenko2]

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Doug traced all the owner history with statements from all parties right back to owner ONE, who informed him of the red pin stripes and WW tires. On guy even installed SS emblems on the car at age 18. The first Yenko I ever bought had Z/28 stripes and a Z/28 emblem on the tail panel with the Yenko and 427 holes filled in with putty. The owner HAD the Z/28 emblem for the front fender in the trunk to add to the car, but never got around to it. You need to remember that back in the day, a COPO or even a Yenko were not sought after cars. Guys identify with Z's and SS Camaros so many car received this "upgrade"...BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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Very cool piece. Question on the red pinstripe. Would that be the default/usual color pinstripe with black for this X11 application, or was it ordered that way? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[ANDY M]

There is another black X11 car from Maxton, with extensive history, also has the red stripes. Twin to Doug's car, and still in the Columbus area.

[COPO CARTEL]

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Doug traced all the owner history with statements from all parties right back to owner ONE, who informed him of the red pin stripes and WW tires. On guy even installed SS emblems on the car at age 18. The first Yenko I ever bought had Z/28 stripes and a Z/28 emblem on the tail panel with the Yenko and 427 holes filled in with putty. The owner HAD the Z/28 emblem for the front fender in the trunk to add to the car, but never got around to it. You need to remember that back in the day, a COPO or even a Yenko were not sought after cars. Guys identify with Z's and SS Camaros so many car received this "upgrade"...BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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Very cool piece. Question on the red pinstripe. Would that be the default/usual color pinstripe with black for this X11 application, or was it ordered that way? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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