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Mr. Chevy
10-02-2009, 08:56 AM
I was at a small, local car cruise this past evening which was the last one for the season. I was hanging out with a few friends when a 69 Chevelle SS 396 car came rolling through the lot and parked near us. The fella that owned the car knew a friend of mine. I started talking to him and found that the car was all "day 2" and basically untouched since the early 70s... It is an ex-race car and was bought new at Ed Stinn's Chevrolet in Cleveland, Ohio. Car originally is a 325 HP 396 car. I grabbed my camera for this one and snapped some shots... Thought you guys might like to see the car.... Enjoy..... Rich

The cob-webbing lace paint job on the car was killer and over the original color blue.. This was done in the early 70s.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3228.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3230.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3231.jpg

This was cool, the old tow tabs still in place. Also check out the plate frame. These were given out to employees at the Parma, Ohio Chevy Plant back in the day...

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3232.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3233.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3234.jpg

The plug/wiring harness for towing the vehicle.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3235.jpg

Old FM converter still in the dash...

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3236.jpg

Owner said the shifter came out of a GTO in a junk yard.. The interior was basically all original..

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3237.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3238.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3239.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3240.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3241.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3242.jpg

Got to have the nostalgic fuzz on the rear package tray area!!

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3243.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3245.jpg

A friend's 72 SS 454 rag car and 68 Chevelle SS

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3249.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3251.jpg

And last but not least my children...

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3209.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3212.jpg
427.060
10-02-2009, 10:52 AM
I saw that car last month at the Ohio Chevelle show. Cool looking car.
James
68l30
10-02-2009, 02:31 PM
Looking good Rich!! Love the paint on that Chevelle,didn't know it was from Stinn.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif


Steve
CC Rider
10-02-2009, 04:14 PM
Wow! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
m22mike
10-02-2009, 04:18 PM
Nice Rich http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Some good stuff came out of Ed Stinn.
ORIGLS6
10-02-2009, 05:56 PM
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Good to see this 'unrestored' stuff coming out. Too many guys are still keeping them in the shed thinking they're not good enough to 'show'. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
Woj
10-02-2009, 07:57 PM
Nice shots Rich. Did the guy say what type tow-bar was used with those tabs? I wonder if it was an NMW bar.

Phil W.
mockingbird812
10-02-2009, 08:01 PM
nice cars Rich. That old skool 'velle looks very kool! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Your babies are looking fine! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
Dog427435
10-02-2009, 10:29 PM
[b]Very Cool!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
m22mike
10-02-2009, 11:50 PM
OK Rich....I can't stand it any more...how did you get both your babies to the cruise http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

I hope you let the little women drive that L78 Nova.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3209.jpg
Donnie
10-03-2009, 06:08 AM
that 72 looks like Marks car.
Xplantdad
10-03-2009, 06:17 AM
Rich...Members rides? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
Mr. Chevy
10-03-2009, 06:51 AM
Donnie, the 72 is Mark's car... Mike, the Wife drove the rag top.. She has driven the L78 car though.. She does not like it as much because of the non-power steering and bias ply tires.. She likes the 4 speed in the Chevelle with the power steering and radial tires...

Bruce, I promise I will send you the cars for member's rides....

Thanks all for the kind words..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

Rich
Xplantdad
10-03-2009, 07:05 AM
Good deal Rich...both your cars look wonderful! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
ORIGLS6
10-03-2009, 11:39 PM
Two BAD rides Rich! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
al8apex
10-04-2009, 12:52 AM
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture3237.jpg

that steering wheel has the deep dish like the 67 & 68 wheel, I thought the 69's had the shallow dish steering wheel?
Mr. Chevy
10-04-2009, 03:40 AM
Jim, the owner did say that the steering wheel was not correct and I think it is even a re-pop...

Rich
Ngtflyr
10-04-2009, 04:58 AM
Forgot all about the fuzzy package trays. My 69 chevelle had that too when I was in high school. Can't remember if it was in when I bought it or if I did it.
Postsedan
10-04-2009, 05:42 AM
Awesome!!!! Love it!!!! Great Car!!!!

Dan.
MrsBillyBobcat
10-04-2009, 06:36 AM
[ QUOTE ]
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Good to see this 'unrestored' stuff coming out. Too many guys are still keeping them in the shed thinking they're not good enough to 'show'. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

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I agree...and it's a shame. I LOVE looking at cars like this! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif