RogerD's 1969 Dick Harrell Chevelle

[300deluxeL79]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: al8apex</div><div class="ubbcode-body">what a sad turn of events for such a heart warming story (and car).

Like all the others have said, you know what it is, you bought it new ...

The jealousy that exists from the sidelines is nauseating ... they got paid in 1969 and now what? They want someone to pay again? For what?

It all boils down to the green monster ... </div></div>

yup, X2!

[Chevy454]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think the fact this is a Kansas City Leeds assembled COPO Chevelle,is incredibly significant. Quite possibly the only one assembled there,or last one standing today &amp; trumps it's DH provenance. </div></div>
Rare indeed, but there are a couple others out there...specifically, a Daytona Yellow automatic car.

[x Baldwin Motion]

Just got my Chevelle magazine w/ Roger D on the cover!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[RogerD]

Karen and I are honored indeed!
Just doesn't get any better . . . :beers:

[Glenn Powell]

Ooooo yes It does GF.....You have to look in the right place....
Glenn

[x Baldwin Motion]

Rogers Chevelle gets the Super Chevy cover in the mailbox Today!!

Congrats!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[RogerD]

THANKS!!! :beers:

October 2012 Super Chevy Magazine Table Of Contents
On the Cover: Stacey Warren's show-winning, 9-second street Nova was captured with the wheels in the air by Patrick Hill,
while Roger Day's COPO Chevelle was shot by Stephen Kim. Editor Campisano was the man behind the lens photographing Poppa Hyde's Monte Aerocoupe.

[njsteve]

NICE!!!

[RogerD]

Like I said before . . .
Karen and I are honored indeed!
Just getting better . . . :beers:

[x Baldwin Motion]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RogerD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hi Gang:

Just an FYI . . .
I've pulled all of my pictures until (in time perhaps) I can scrub the trademarked name that is owned by Valerie Harrell . . .

Doesn't change the facts and doesn't change my story in the least - it's 100% true . . . <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

Kind regards - RogerD &lt;&gt;&lt;
</div></div>

sorry, a little late to this sad turn of events.
(it does explain the deletion of other DH related threads) <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/bs.gif

<span style="font-size: 20pt">this is beyond insane greed. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif </span>

[hvychev]

Unless I am missing something, it looks like Roger put back all of the photos in this thread. I only checked the first ten pages or so. Good for you Roger. You made the RIGHT decision and it's good to know you are back to enjoying your car. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

[RogerD]

Unless I am missing something, it looks like Roger put back all of the photos in this thread. I only checked the first ten pages or so.
Good for you Roger. You made the RIGHT decision and it's good to know you are back to enjoying your car. :flag:
We are indeed . . . :beers:
If you missed the Oct SuperChevy mag & want to check it out, Super Chevy October 2012 . . . (http://www.superchevy.com/features/sucp-1210-1969-chevy-chevelle-undercover-copo/)

[Igosplut]

Just read through this entire thread. Great story, and very fortunate to have found that car at all, never mine in any shape. Sad to see some of those people acting in the manour that they have (so much for being an original owner with paperwork, Huh?). I could see some uproar if you were trying to sell the car, but from all indications you come across as never parting ways with it again. You know what you know about it, and it's nice to see someone with such a passion for a car that has nothing to do with money. Thanks for sharing.

[RogerD]

Hi Gang:

A bunch of nice Chevelles in the SuperChevy/Amsoil
"Best of the Best" finals . . .

[Alss]

Man thats a tough crowd <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Alss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Man thats a tough crowd <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif </div></div>

X2 <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[69LM1]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think the fact this is a Kansas City Leeds assembled COPO Chevelle,is incredibly significant.
Quite possibly the only one assembled there,or last one standing today &amp; trumps it's DH provenance. </div></div>


A few years back I had a L72 for a 69 COPO Chevelle from the Kansas Plant. Everyone thought it was a fake until Roger's car surfaced. Jerry inspected the stamps and certified them as real. There were at least two. Both automatics.

It would have been nice for that motor to have made it into Rogers car. BTW- I have met Roger at several shows to include MCACN, he and his wife are great people.

Congrats on the ink Roger, you deserve it. You should write a book on this story!

Someone in Seattle bought the motor from me. Vin 19K465533

http://www.69lm1.com/427mp/mpstamp.jpg
http://www.69lm1.com/427mp/mpvin.jpg


RichPern

[RogerD]

AMSOIL 2012 Best of the Best:beers:

[RogerD]

Merry Christmas. . . :)

[RogerD]

And to all, good night :)

[RogerD]

1969 Bill Allen/Dick Harrell "Conversion" Camaro sold at BJ . . . (http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1969-CHEVROLET-CAMARO-DICK-HARRELL-427-137850)

[RogerD]

Had a BLAST at the NOCC event (Aug 2 & 3) in Strongsville, Ohio . . .

Photo by Dan Vasic . . . :)
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2013/08/full-5970-6068-2013_0802_nocc2.jpg

Photo by Thomas Richtler . . . :)
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2013/08/full-5970-6069-thomasrichtler_nocc_1.jpg

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Nice to meet you Roger.

Love your great car, and even better story.

Ryan

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[69 Post Sedan]

It was nice to finally meet you and Karen, Roger. Your car and it's history is a cool story that will last a long time.

Kurt

[hvychev]

I just saw this thread again and went through all 55 pages! This is without the BEST story I have EVER seen on this site. Roger and Karen seem like awesome people and I really hope to meet them one day. I hope all is well for you Roger, I hope to see you at MCACN this winter!

[RogerD]

Texas Motor Speedway Oct 6, 2013 . . .
Goodguys Lone Star Nationals & Show & Shine :beers:
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2013/10/full-5970-6950-dickharrellchevelle.jpg

[RogerD]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2013/11/full-5970-7953-img_0043b.jpg

Gas run - couldn't pass up a shot at the old parts store in "Old Town" Lewisville :beers:

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

What a great back drop for such a great car.

Need a nice action shot of the old girl squating a little during a spirited take off. Don't worry no rubber on those shiny quarters.

Ryan

[RogerD]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/02/full-5970-9577-dick_harrell_chevelle.jpg
Jan 1, 2014 gas run with my best friend and wife :)
Married 43 years and counting - good light . . . :beers:

[Xplantdad]

Looks good Roger!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Nice.

She's a beauty.

Ryan

[Postsedan]

X100000 : <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif

Dan

[bkhpah]

See it in person at SLS6..BKH

[enio45]

love the look of this car!

[DW31S]

Now I know I will attend SLS 6; still unsure what I'm bringing. I'm really leaning more to driving up for the day on Saturday. Great car and story---can't wait to see it and meet and congratulate Roger and Karen. I should be &quot;cane-less&quot; this year ( those who were there last year will understand).

[green crv]

Wow really cool pictures Rodger. Was really nice to meet you and your wife, and your Chevelle is stunning to look at, was neat to have you sign my famous note book of pictures. Glad you made the trip to the NOCC last year. Hope to see you again Steve. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[RogerD]

Wow really cool pictures Rodger. Was really nice to meet you and your wife, and your Chevelle is stunning to look at, was neat to have you sign my famous note book of pictures. Glad you made the trip to the NOCC last year. Hope to see you again Steve. :biggthumpup:

Hey Steve - THANKS - it was a treat to meet you as well.
It's been GREAT to meet so many who have followed our story :grin:

Under my Undercover COPO (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=K6eiebn9tqM)
K6eiebn9tqM

[PxTx]

What a cool video. Beautiful day too! Thanks for sharing.

[Postsedan]

Hi Roger,

Email sent.

Dan

[RogerD]

Task accomplished from parts on hand :smile:
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/06/full-5970-12698-copodh_cx400.jpg

[DW31S]

I had the pleasure of meeting Roger and his wife at SLS6 and congratulated both of them for a job well done!

[RogerD]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/07/full-5970-13424-img_0676s.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/07/full-5970-13425-img_0688s.jpg
Karen & I had a GREAT time at Carlisle - catching up with old friends and making new ones :beers:

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/07/full-5970-13426-img_0070s.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/07/full-5970-13427-img_0079s.jpg
Following weekend in Maryland at the MCC event . . .
THANKS to the MCC team & sponsors for a GREAT event :beers:

[PeteLeathersac]

VERY C<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gifL Roger!!!
Is that Bill's Camino?
Enjoy the summer!!!
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif
~ Pete

[RogerD]

A memorable weekend in Springfield - the Midwest Chevelle Regionals . . .
One participant was not a Chevelle but the club OK'd it as part of a three car display :smile:
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/06/full-5970-28413-img_0018a.jpg

[SS427]

Ray is looking great. I have not seen him for several years and is one of the best ambassadors to the hobby that there ever was. If I remember correctly the owner of the 68 is also named Roger. Another nice gentleman I met at the Gibb show several years ago and another beautiful car.

[Xplantdad]

Awesome!

[RogerD]

What are the chances :beers:

Karen and I attended the Chaparels Car Club 50 year anniversary event in my old home town of Plattsburg MO on the 4th.
A surprise came my way at the event from Steve Engnes (event organizer). It was old and had an interesting story :smile:

Steve said the emblem came off a '69 Chevelle sold at auction in the early '80's. Being a drag racer himself, Steve knew about "Dickie Harrell" so he picked up the emblem :biggthumpup:

The auction location was the same as where my old Chevelle was auctioned off in the early '80's. I talked to the early '80's owner back in Dec 2008 and he related the sale event - said the Harrell emblem was on the car when consigned but later went missing . . .

Over 30 years later :biggthumpup:
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[mockingbird812]

Wow - congrats Roger! What goes around comes around!!!!

[Xplantdad]

Pretty darn cool!

[SS427]

Indeed. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Charley Lillard]

So he actually stole the emblem ?

[m22mike]

Cool... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[RogerD]

Didn't steal it - most likely came off while they were pushing the Chevelle - pot metal pins were broken off- he found it :beers:

[John]

... What a great surprise <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif

[Woj]

Very cool Roger. What a great coincidence.

Phil Woj. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[RogerD]

Sept 18, 2015 Street Machines Shootout near Springfield Mo - Ozark Park Raceway...
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[Charley Lillard]

Ha...I like the door lettering on the Nova.

[68l30]

More on the Ash Gold 68....Please!


BIG

[RogerD]

'68 Harrell 427CI "transplant", started out as an SS 396/375 L89 . . .
ONLY '68 Chevelle Harrell 427CI "transplant" I know of w/aluminum heads . . .
There were four other '68 Harrell "transplant" Chevelles . . .
Current owner raced this car years ago . . .

Harry's car is a "tribute" car for the original Harrell "team" car he drove back in the day . . . He had pics of the original one after it was totaled . . .

[Postsedan]

I can do a '68 Ash Gold L78 Chevelle - 4 speed with the Black Buick Interior <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Schonyenko2]

Great to see Ray Morrison out with his car.

[ORIGLS6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Schonyenko2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great to see Ray Morrison out with his car. </div></div>

ABSOLUTELY ! ! ! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

And the Ash Gold car is even better in person. He had it at the LaHarpe show a few years back. The car is amazing.

[ORIGLS6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 68l30</div><div class="ubbcode-body">More on the Ash Gold 68....Please!


BIG </div></div>

A few shots from 2008 in LaHarpe.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/11/full-689-33883-dscf0037.jpg
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[ORIGLS6]

A few more .....

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/11/full-689-33886-dscf0200.jpg
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[68l30]

Nice! I had a 68 Ash Gold 300 Post.......But, that Harrell car is killer!!! I like everything about it..... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif


BIG

[ORIGLS6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I remember correctly the owner of the 68 is also named Roger.</div></div>

Correct. Roger Sutton.

[markinnaples]

Wow, that '68 is BEAUTIFUL, whew. I have a soft spot for those '68 Chevelles.

[RogerD]

A bit of local ink - I like the way the editor did the banner across the top :smile:
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/02/full-5970-39104-dickharrellchevelle020716.jpg

[RogerD]

Thrilled to be included . . .
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-5970-43746-image.png

[Zman1969]

Roger I'm late to this thread but Great story with a happy ending!
pic on pg 56 at KW auto parts is in my hometown- LOVE IT!

[RogerD]

SCR 19 - Friends with Harrell Cars :smile:
National Corvette Museum, Bowling Green KY . . .
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/07/full-5970-47065-cimg_copodickharrell_1.jpg
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[sYc]

Three really cool looking cars. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

[Kim_Howie]

I have talked to Roger for years. We had never met until the Reunion. It was great to met you &amp; your car. You both were fun to be around. We had fun talking old times.

Kim
Mississippi Rebel FX

[Schonyenko2]

What a great display of Harrell cars, and a fine bunch of owners. Outstanding!

[RogerD]

SCR 2016 Article by Bob McClurg :) (http://www.hotrod.com/articles/tire-smoking-wheels-action-2016-supercar-reunion/ )
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[RogerD]

Tracked down all Missouri DMV "owners of record" for my old Chevelle . . .
The following five owners lived in/around Knob Noster Mo:
. . HK, David P & Richard D owned after I traded it Until July 1983 . . .
. . Roger C owned from July 1983, sold in Aug 1983 . . .
. . . . Roger's mom said he passed away in 1987 . . .
. . Robert V owned from Aug 1983, sold in 1985 at auction, Higginsville Mo . . .
. . . .The Harrell emblem went missing at that auction . . .
. . . .I tracked Robert down in Dec 2008 and we talked several times . . .

Then, the car changed owners three more times . . .
. . Joe C, Independence Mo, had it until Dec 2007, sold on eBay . . .
. . Jason S, Spencer Ia, bought on eBay Dec 2007, sold on eBay Jan 2008 . . .
. . Jon W in Ottawa Il, bought on eBay Jan 2008 . . .
I bought it back from Jon via his August 11, 2009 Craigslist add :laugh:

I'm checking with them for their stories - hopeful I can share them . . .
Also hopeful I can come up with a few circa 70's photos to share :beers:

[Xplantdad]

Cool info Roger!

[PeteLeathersac]

'

I posted the below Feb. '68 Bill Allen Chevrolet/Dick Harrell ad in the Old Newspapers thread previously but Roger asked if I could drop it here too.
Great the old format pics are working Ok also still easily moved around!
:beers:
~ PETE

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[RogerD]

Talked via phone recently with a gentleman who worked at Bill Allen Chevrolet back in '69 - he was working the "rack" the day I bought the Chevelle. He commented, " . . . All three Dickie Harrell cars" :biggthumpup:

[mockingbird812]

Yeah baby - good stuff! Really personalizes it!!

[RogerD]

August 22, 2009:
There were two other Dick Harrell cars on Bill Allens lot the day I bought my 69 Chevelle - one was a Camaro for sure but I don't recall if the other was a Chevelle or Camaro. Don't know of any other DHPC cars and have never come across a single one out in the real world. . .

Any chance you remember my Chevelle . . . (https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000620164591&ref=content_filter). Bob replied, "I really do, there was a Nova/Chevy 2 and a Camaro. All three Dickie Harrell cars" :biggthumpup:
"Bob" is Bill Allen's youngest son . . .

[RogerD]

Aug 19, 2009:
Joe - I'm a packrat for sure and I have pictures of my '66 Chevelle SS (3 Polaroids) . . .
I am searching for a fellow from Gallatin who (one early summer evening in 1970 on Hwy 13 between Gallatin and Hamilton, MO) met more than his match. He was driving THE HOT DODGE in Gallatin - believe it was tricked out - never had a chance with my plane/Jane orange V8 Chevelle. . .

October 24, 2011:
Sad news this morning - we learned that Karen's classmate, Ben Houghton, passed away Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 :(

Summer of 1970, the other Race . . .
The other race was just outside Karen's hometown of Gallatin, MO in the summer of 1970 shortly after we were engaged. She and a lifelong friend Janel Reynolds, were riding around with me that summer evening when we were “invited” to race Karen & Janel’s underclassman, Ben Houghton in his strong running Challenger 440 six pack. Junior Burke set it up on Highway 13 between Gallatin and Hamilton. Ben smoked his tires - I eased off the line and then hammered it to the turnaround. Flashing red lights in the distance heading our way halted a rematch . . .

Gallatin Missouri, summer of '70 race remembered :) (https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007526525834&ref=content_filter)

[RogerD]

One of my favorite 2017 pics . . .

[69LM1]

Very Nice!

Happy new year,
Rich

[RogerD]

Feb 9, 10 & 11, 2018
Orange Crush "home coming" at O'riellys World of Wheels event in Kansas City :smile:

Not the typical show where I had to explain "Bill Bill Allen Allen" or his connection with Dick Harrell :biggthumpup:

The response was overwhelming ❤
Bob Allen (Bill Allen's son) dropped by to see the Chevelle again & talk about old times ❤

[chevyman0429]

Boy that car is beautiful I’d love to see it in person

[SS427]

Any chance you remember my Chevelle . . .[/URL]. Bob replied, "I really do, there was a Nova/Chevy 2 and a Camaro. All three Dickie Harrell cars" :biggthumpup:
"Bob" is Bill Allen's youngest son . . .

Maybe this will help convince some of the neh sayers that your car is what you have always claimed it to be and can finally get the credit it deserves.

[RogerD]

Maybe this will help convince some of the neh sayers that your car is what you have always claimed it to be and can finally get the credit it deserves.

Yep, Bob's comment is golden :biggthumpup:

It's been nine years since we tracked down & bought back the old Chevelle - many priceless memories for Karen and me :biggthumpup:

[RogerD]

Happy Thanksgiving gang :)

Great book by Matt Avery :) (http://www.copothebook.com)

[RogerD]

Cars for Charities/Starbird event in Wichita Jan 18, 19 & 20 :)

[tunes]

Looking good, guys! Those are two of my favorite Chevelles.

[1969L89]

About 20 years ago a friend of mine in Odessa, MO owned the all original red 1968 Dick Harrell 427 Chevelle. Wonder what ever happened to that car?

[SS427]

Likely the same car Joe Sweezy and Steve Sandlins previously owned car. I think it is now in the Brother's Collection?

[1969L89]

I think it might have been. If I remember correctly it had dual carbs on it.

[SS427]

Yep, same as Joe's.

[SS427]

Google "Dick Harrell 68 Chevelle" on the net and you will see it.

[RogerD]

Karen and I celebrate our 50 year anniversary this weekend - picture is from June 2011, brings back a flood of memories and YES, we still have the orange Chevelle :biggthumpup:

Photo credit: Geoff Stunkard
Event: Chevellabration 2011, Goodlettsville TN :biggthumpup:

[olredalert]

----Using that bench seat for what it was designed for, I see! absolutely no social distancing going on as was so very common back in the day. Something got lost when buckets became so prevalent. Good for you two. I'm just thinking now and we don't have one bench seat car. Oh, the shame...Bill S

[Postsedan]

Congrats Karen and Roger :)

Nothing better than a Bench Seat....Muscle Car!

Dan

[67since67]

Congrats Karen and Roger!! Awesome!!!

Bench seat 4 speeds forever!! :headbang: Proud to say I have 5 of them in my garage!! :3gears:

[JoeC]

congratulations on your 50th anniversary

nice photos

[Bill Pritchard]

Congrats to all 3 of you (you, Karen, and the Chevelle)! :beers:

[RogerD]

The repop MC/Booster I installed back in 2010 failed last year soooo, I sent out the one I removed (and tucked away in late 2009) for restoration last year. Turned out pretty good thanks to Mike at brakeboosters (http://brakeboosters.com) and, now the old Chevelle is ready to go - WAD :biggthumpup:

[m22mike]

Your car deserved that, nice work

[Mr. Chevy]

Your car deserved that, nice work

LOL Mike has a thing with Chinese brake boosters....

Looks great!!

Rich

[Pro Stock John]

Great story. I remember seeing that car for sale and thought about driving down, glad you got it.

[RogerD]

Spring cleaning (after 11 years), gaskets, clean/clean/clean/repaint, water pump rebuild and a couple of parts updates (timing cover and dizzy) - all finished (after almost 2 months) and did a test drive yesterday:biggthumpup:

[luzl78]

Send that waterpump to bill mock in oklahoma

[Astock]

First picture: still look like a kid playing in his sand box.

[Postsedan]

Roger,

Looks great! Love it :)

Your Master Cylinder should be black and your exhaust manifold bolts should NOT be ALL Flange Bolts.....just saying.

Dan

[RogerD]

Roger,

Looks great! Love it :)

Your Master Cylinder should be black and your exhaust manifold bolts should NOT be ALL Flange Bolts.....just saying.

Dan

Hey Dan:

Good eye - Thanks for the heads up :biggthumpup:
If memory serves, my OEM MC was not painted but, I may redo it black or, whomever owns it after me can do it :)

I hear ya on the ex manifold bolts :)
Which ones should be non flanged?
Maybe try to find the correct ones.
How many do I need and do you have any extras :)

I should try to locate a set of “AIR” ex manifolds and plug them (Harrell’s shop removed the smog stuff and plugged them) but for now, most likely just stick with the “NA”’s :)

[Postsedan]

Hi Roger,

The Exhaust Manifold bolts....The eight outers are all Flanged.... the remaining inners are Non-Flange and No Washers.

Is your plan to ever put the smog system back on the car?

Hope to see you soon again......be safe and be well.

Dan

[RogerD]

Hi Roger,

The Exhaust Manifold bolts....The eight outers are all Flanged.... the remaining inners are Non-Flange and No Washers.

Is your plan to ever put the smog system back on the car?

Hope to see you soon again......be safe and be well.

Dan

No plans to change any of the Harrell shop mods.
Any chance you have the non flanged ex man bolts I need :)

PS: A friend just phoned @ 3PM today - NF manifold bolts on the way :biggthumpup:

[Postsedan]

Sorry Roger, I do not have any.

I am sure there are others on here that may have them.
Post a "Wanted AD"

Dan

[olredalert]

----Roger,,,Look up "Enoch" in the for sale area and get in touch with him for those bolts as I'm relatively sure he will have them!....Bill S

[RPOLS3]

Looks great Roger - hard to believe 11 years have passed since you got it back.

[Zman1969]

I love this story on this car so much went through it twice I do have a question out of ignorance: the rear end I saw mention of the KK code which I'm familiar but is there no special "BE" like for Camaro Copo's? thanks ahead for the education

[JoeC]

the 1969 427 COPO Chevelle used a KQ code rear with 4:10 gear

[RogerD]

Roger,

Looks great! Love it :)
Your Master Cylinder should be black and your exhaust manifold bolts should NOT be ALL Flange Bolts.....just saying.
Dan

This picture update is for Postsedan AND anyone else interested in details :biggthumpup:

[Postsedan]

Roger,

Well done :) Looks Great!

Now just straighten this one valve cover retainer and your all done :)

Dan

[RPOLS3]

Looks great Roger!

[napa68]

I love the car, and love the story!!:biggthumpup:

Tim