Field find

[Charley Lillard]

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[bashton]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif

Let me be the first!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

[Tracker1]

OMG.

C'mon you're killing me here.

[MosportGreen66]

Wow... congrats!

Sept 4th week - must be one of the last built.

Original motor? trans? rear?

[Xplantdad]

That's cool. Is the first shot out behind your building? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

[Charley Lillard]

The first pic is in a field in Texas.

[supercomp 8.90]

wow awesome!!

[SuperNovaSS]

Wow, nice find! Tell us more.


Jason

[Tracker1]

Valve Reliefs in the pistons - what's the story Charley? lo-po motor swapped in during the 70s?

[bergy]

Nice find - did you ever find out about the Rally Sport emblems? I think that Doug might have run into the same thing.

[Mr70]

That is a good looking field.

[bkhpah]

Very cool find..BKH

[Charley Lillard]

engine and rear got swapped out because the man gave it to his wife to drive and the 410 gear and big block did not work well. He put a smallblock and 10 bolt in. Fender appears to be orig paint so I think the RS emblem is orig. Car got backed into by someones Mom so he put a new fender on it and then it sat...and sat.......On a cart is the CE warranty block with incorrect heads.

[camaromb]

Thats the 3rd orange Copo that has turned up in recent years in Texas, including the Nova Scotia car. What is the selling dealer? Nice field find.

[Stefano]

Very Cool!

Can you verify that the Rally Sport on the fender is original so we can put to rest &quot;they did not come that way&quot; issue?

[scuncio]

Wow!!! Need to hear the story on that one. And I know you know better, but I hope you set a few dozen mousetraps inside that car before you brought it into your building!

[Mr70]

Tail panel isn't blacked out.Is that typical for an X-11 COPO?

[bkhpah]

No COPO's had black out tail panels except for the 01B X66 Yenko's...BKH

[L78M22Rag]

Nice find! I seem to recall seeing that car in a photo... Was it the rotting musclecars thread?

[Dave Rifkin]

At least the Gas Monkey Garage guys didn't get a hold of that one.............

[Charley Lillard]

Mice ate the warranty book away from the Protecto plate.http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/05/full-23-11621-photo01.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/05/full-23-11622-photo02.jpg

[ZLP955]

Very nice find.....

[L78M22Rag]

Amazing car Charley, congrats!

What a great display this would make at the MCACN as found showcase.

[bergy]

Very cool Charley! Pics of headlight washer nozzles? RS door stops on rad support? Wiper motor with RS washer? RS tail light harness? It's another data point helping to confirm that RS cars did come with either Camaro script OR RS emblems on fenders (as Stefano mentioned).

[Charley Lillard]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/05/full-23-11627-img_4574.jpg

[Born30YrsLate]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MosportGreen66</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow... congrats!

Sept 4th week - must be one of the last built.

Original motor? trans? rear? </div></div>

Nice find Chaz...they are still out there!
My COPO is an 09D built car as well...I think the latest document COPO aboot another month later...10D/11A?...

[starrider]

Mine is also a 9d copo RS that I purchased out of Texas. Silver x11 with vinyl top. I am looking forward to getting the shipping info.

[Charley Lillard]

I believe the fender is orig but it had paint work done on it. The pinstripes are redone on the fender. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/05/full-23-11629-img_4592.jpg
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[69LM1]

That is one awesome find. Right color and a RS to boot. Body and supports look pretty good for sitting up in a field as well.

Congrats on the find.

Rich

[Charley Lillard]

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[Charley Lillard]

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[camaromb]

Be careful with that possible Hantavirus mouse crap/dust.......

[Charley Lillard]

I have no desire to restore or clean this thing. My goal it to trade it for a really nice first gen Z28. I was told it was sold new at Steakley ? Chevrolet of Dallas.

[Mr70]

Many years ago I found a 1970 L78 Chevelle sold there.It was Zone 07,Dealer 698,and later became Dealer 700 in the late 90's.
Steakley Brothers Chevrolet (aka CHEVY-TOWN USA) was located on the NW corner of either 5411,or 6411 East Northwest Highway at Abrams in Dallas Tx. during mid 1960's.
The Steakleys were heavy into drag racing and also had a Chevy dealer in Waco,Tx. &amp; Temple Tx. prior I learned.
The Steakleys sold out to the AutoNation dealership group a few years ago and it was then renamed Bankston Chevrolet.
Bankston has now closed up,but their buildings still remain there today I'm told it's an abandon furniture store.

http://letterstotheeditorblog.dallasnews.com/files/2012/09/staek.jpg

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http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f237/Flintstone_flyer/1968%20AHRA%20Bristol%20TN/SteakleyBros.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f237/Flintstone_flyer/1968%20AHRA%20Bristol%20TN/KellyChadwick.jpg




..earlier family history.
http://www.deleonhandbook.com/De_Leon_Handbook/Chevys.html


http://www.deleonhandbook.com/De_Leon_Handbook/Chevys_files/1930%20Steakley%20and%20Carter.jpg

A Document on ebay...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cleburne-TX-1952...=item1c40683d57 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cleburne-TX-1952-Chevrolet-Automobile-Invoice-Repair-Order-Steakley-Chevrolet-/121339657559?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&amp;hash=item1c4068 3d57)

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[Mr70]

They sponsored Kelly Chadwick for many years..

http://akachuck1.pairserver.com/store/1005R_259.jpg

[jannes_z-28]

Cool altered wheelbase Camaro

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f237/Flintstone_flyer/1968%20AHRA%20Bristol%20TN/KellyChadwick.jpg

[bkhpah]

In the background of the 68 Camaro SS car it looks like the red Camaro may have been an old Yenko sponsored ride...MaybeBKH

[protree68]

hi Charlie I will trade you for one of my survivor 1969 Z's

[68l30]

Rally Sport w/Stinger hood....Super Camaro...I'm diggin it!


BIG

[iluv69s]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bkhpah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In the background of the 68 Camaro SS car it looks like the red Camaro may have been an old Yenko sponsored ride...MaybeBKH </div></div>

looks like colonial chevrolet maybe??

[PeteLeathersac]

Last time we looked at these same pics and discussing that '67 in the background, Mark Johnson said...&quot;That's the Weber Chevrolet '67 Camaro that I'm pretty sure was one of the Barford Yenkos driven by Gene Rains. I'm sure I'll be corrected by someone if I'm wrong about this. By the way, Weber is still in business to this day...&quot;

Launch shot is one I had saved on my confuser and posted here before?
Steakley emblem pic posted here previously too, courtesy of Anders.
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~ Pete

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/05/full-2506-11657-steakleychadwicks69.jpg

http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq85/COPO_Anders/Hasses67Impalanov2010004.jpg

[69LM1]

Really dig the paint on the confuser.

Rich

[Mr70]

1968 mylar dealer sticker from Dan Steakley Chevrolet in Temple TX.
The middle of the sticker reads “BEST DEALS IN TEXAS”

[PeteLeathersac]

Sorry for the constant hijacking but here's the Steakley dealer info also a few more of their drag car pics.
Pics are of Kelly Chadwick and Bobby Steakley's cars also the last pic later and Grover Rogers w/ their old chassis and a '71 body.
Not sure if the floppers are the same Hardy chassis w/ different bodies as w/ Chadwick &amp; Bobby S. both having 69's, you'd think there was at least two?
I believe the current pics Rick posted above is a different old dealership and the Steakley operation next door across the side street?
Googling the address, w/ Street View you can see the Steakley name on an old billboard across the side street also a Chevy Bowtie on the building behind...it changes to later Google pics w/ different billboard if you go too far along the street.
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~ Pete

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Zone # <span style="font-weight: bold">07</span>
Dealer Code # <span style="font-weight: bold">698</span>
Steakley Bros. Chevrolet,
6411 E. Northwest Hwy.
Dallas, Tx.

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[TimG]

Cool car, and in my backyard......I bought a one owner '64 365 horse corvette from a nurse in Temple, TX back in 1997. Her car came from Steakley in Temple, TX. They sold some Hi Po stuff.

[JoeC]

nice COPO find
amazing almost unmodified condition

the 67 was the Gene Rains Yenko Super Camaro Dealers sponsored race car with the black top

the other 67 Yenko Super Camaro Dealers sponsored race car was red/red run by Mike Garfinkle

[MailOrderMotion]

[quote=MosportGreen66]Wow... congrats!

Sept 4th week - must be one of the last built.


Wouldn't it be one of the first ? Sept 4th week '68. Note the body number and the presence of the early 6/7 tach.

I wish I had a spare '69 Z to trade.

[jannes_z-28]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2MQ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">[quote=MosportGreen66]Wow... congrats!

Sept 4th week - must be one of the last built.


Wouldn't it be one of the first ? Sept 4th week '68. Note the body number and the presence of the early 6/7 tach. </div></div>


The X-codes didn't appear until 2nd week of December 1968, that concludes that it was built in September 1969.
When they started production in August of 1969 the body number sequence were reset but the VIN-sequence continued. Initially they were intended to be 1970 year model since the 2nd Gens were delayed.


Another fact is that COPO's were not built at all in September 1968, they came later.

Jan

[PeteLeathersac]

Plus it has a blue door Vin decal so must be Sept '69...even the half left behind has the 09/69.
Is it known if the blue decals appeared exactly with the body # reset date and continuation of '69 model production?
Cool car also Steakley connection!
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~ Pete

[iluv69s]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2MQ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">[quote=MosportGreen66]

I wish I had a spare '69 Z to trade. </div></div>


Me too !!

Awesome find... HO RS...4-speed w/tach and guages and spoilers !!
Few COPOs with so many options.


Is that the 68 Yenko from England in the background? They would look nice side by side going down the strip!!

I think it's a keeper Charlie !!

I do have my 67 Z...hmmmmmmm

[Charley Lillard]

It was not a spoiler car. Second owner added it.

[MailOrderMotion]

I stand corrected. I'm more of a '67 / '68 guy and didn't realize the Norwood body numbers reset in August of '69. That explains the low body number. I learn something new everyday.

[iluv69s]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It was not a spoiler car. Second owner added it. </div></div>


Even cooler !! Sleeperrrrrr

Did it come w/ rallys? or XT's?

[iluv69s]

looks like an xt in the one pic..?? sweettttt

[Charley Lillard]

I'm out of town by wife said my NCRS letters came and it says the Copo was delivered to Chas Carter Chevrolet in Bonham Texas.

[Mr70]

Who told you Steakley?...maybe dealer trade from Carter?

Still in biz today:
Chas Carter Chevy-Buick Inc.
301 Chestnut St
Bonham,TX. 75418
(903) 583-2171

Dealer ID:69538

[Charley Lillard]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/05/full-23-11825-img_3546.jpg

[Charley Lillard]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Who told you Steakley?...maybe dealer trade from Carter?

Still in biz today:
Chas Carter Chevy-Buick Inc.
301 Chestnut St
Bonham,TX. 75418
(903) 583-2171

Dealer ID:69538 </div></div>
Phone is disconnected

[Mr70]

Boy you ain't kidding..It's a parking lot today.

[Charley Lillard]

Crap

[PeteLeathersac]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/05/full-2506-12053-smartmisseditbythatmuch.jpg

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~ Pete

[Mr70]

If it was a dealer trade with Chas.Carter,Bonham Tx.is only an hour away from Dallas Tx.
Forgot to add this link earlier,explaining his father was Steakley Chevrolet from 1962-1999.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Steakley

[Charley Lillard]

Got it up on the lift yesterday and the floors are not bad. Just a couple spots. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/06/full-23-12403-img_4791.jpg
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[mockingbird812]

Amazing condition considering how it was stored! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif

[ZLP955]

Very solid, considering. That field was kind to the car; any idea if it stood in the one spot the whole time, or got moved around Charley?

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

looks like a Canadian car in about 1970:-)

Ryan

[starrider]

WOW how cool - I Just received the necessary on my 69 RS COPO. Came from same dealer - Chas Carter Chev and EXACT same production date

[starrider]

dang auto spell NCRS - not necessary. now i am trying to figure out how to send photo of report

[starrider]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/06/full-12155-12483-rs_copo.jpg

[Charley Lillard]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/06/full-23-12484-photo9999.jpg
What are the odds

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Why do some reports have the name of the dealer and others don't, sometimes with the same codes????

[Xplantdad]

That's cool...two from the same date....from the same dealer!

[PeteLeathersac]

191 Vins apart, how close are the body #'s?
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~ Pete

[starrider]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/06/full-12155-12496-rs_copo_tag.jpg

[68l30]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PeteLeathersac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
191 Vins apart, how close are the body #'s?
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~ Pete </div></div>

I'd say the body numbers are as close as it gets! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif


BIG

[Mr70]

Wow starider...you two are only one number away on Fisher body numbers.


Charleys

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/05/full-23-11614-tn_get_attachment.aspx13.jpg

[Charley Lillard]

starrider do you have a Chas Carter emblem on the back of your car ? Holes for one ?

[Woj]

Wow. This is good stuff.

Starrider, does your car have any of the original drive train components? If it has the original BE rear, what is the date?

This NCRS data is proving to be very interesting.

Phil Woj.

[starrider]

No signs of having a Chas Carter emblem. I looked on the inside of the tail panel to see if there were any previously drilled holes and appeared never to have had any. It has original engine and trans but the rearend was replaced. Still working on trying to locate it. I spoke to the owner at the time and he replaced it because the gearing was to low. Unfortunately instead of changing the gears, he swapped it for a 10 bolt.

[Charley Lillard]

Mine was found near Moody Texas. It has been around Moody since it was about a year old with 2800 miles. I guess Moody is near Bonham.

[black69]

that's such a cool car charley! I dont remember seeing an RS copo other that the blue white top ZL1.

[mbxlesney]

Hey Charlie....I think I have a Carter Chevrolet from Bonham Texas and I believe it was chrome but was actually installed with double back tape. I will see if I can dig it up and take pics of the front and back. When I lived in Phoenix I was a junk yard dog and collected anything Chevrolet dealer related. I would love to see this emblem go on a COPO. Let me know if your interested.

[Charley Lillard]

Please post a pic if you have it. I have two holes on my tail panel.

[mbxlesney]

I think these were pegged from the company that made them as you can see the rear pic where the double back tape is. I can get the measurements if need be. This emblem is in good shape but I would rechrome for a COPO show car. Later Kim http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/06/full-444-12658-dealership_emblems_026.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/06/full-444-12659-dealership_emblems_027.jpg

[Charley Lillard]

I think my holes are 4 1/4 apart. Can you measure ?

[Tracker1]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think my holes are 4 1/4 apart. Can you measure ? </div></div>

That's what she said.

[x77-69z28]

Hey now!!!!

[mbxlesney]

Hey Charley...I will check them in the Monday and let you know.

[mbxlesney]

Hey Charley....The embossed area where the pegs would have been is 5-1/4&quot;. The emblem is 5-3/4&quot; long and 1&quot; tall on the narrow ends and 1-3/4&quot; tall on the center bulge. This emblem came off a an early 70s Caprice that ended up in a Phoenix wrecking yard in the middle 80s http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/06/full-444-12686-dealership_emblems_038.jpg
.

[Charley Lillard]

The holes on my tail panel are 4 1/4&quot; apart.

[mbxlesney]

Oh well good luck I tried. If it were mine that would be trivial. I have not seen any smaller versions of these. Its possilble they were the same size on the emblem itself only the castings for the pins were different. If need be you know where to find one.

[Charley Lillard]

LOL....Even though the holes are different I'll buy it from you. Better to have something.

[bergy]

Those 2 little round dents are for ejector pins - to get the die casting out of the mold. Most likely the pinned emblem was the same size.

[mbxlesney]

I'll send you a PM and work out arrangments. You would be surprised how many I purchased for my car until a better one came along. I know by collecting these things over the years that alot of dealers went to the double back tape so they would not have to drill holes anymore would be my guess. A few customers that I have heard stories about refused delivery due to this oversight (drilling and mounting dealer emblems). I thought about what bergy said and took a single edge blade and peeled back one side of the tape about 1 inch but could not find any castings for the pegs. I have seen where the pegs were ground or filed down and double back tape was put in place. Anyhow Thanks

[daverd]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave Rifkin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">At least the Gas Monkey Garage guys didn't get a hold of that one............. </div></div>
Great car what a find

[Charley Lillard]

Thanks Mbxlesney http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/06/full-23-13188-photo.jpg

[scuncio]

Cool.

[Xplantdad]

Very!

[69hurstSC]

OK, who wants to see both those COPO RS cars side by side at MCACN!? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif

[mbxlesney]

Thanks Charley.....You made my day!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Zman1969]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks Mbxlesney http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/06/full-23-13188-photo.jpg
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nice Patina on the plate! Thanks for digging this outa my back yard <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif
close to my 09C build date too
wow my Vin is 6859XX is a 6x7 tach right? I would of thought 6x8 on that late of car

[iluv69s]

So what happened to this car?? .. is it all pretty yet?

[Charley Lillard]

Still sitting here but headed out for restoration in the next few days.

[Mr70]

Sacrilege!.. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif

[The Dude]

Off topic, but on topic to the off topic Steakley info. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nnUAjuSXgSs/VCqgkzsmHGI/AAAAAAAAF-k/h_x7nDHjRaE/s1600/steakley.jpg

[68ys8030]

What a fun car to restore ! Hugger orange copo. Love that car !

[Zman1969]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Still sitting here but headed out for restoration in the next few days. </div></div>

Charlie, can I have a ride in it when its done? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif

[Charley Lillard]

It's no longer mine.

[Born30YrsLate]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's no longer mine. </div></div>
U find a Z to trade for?

[Zman1969]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's no longer mine. </div></div>
will you update us with pics along the way?

[Charley Lillard]

Maybe :-)

[Mr70]

..and please include your friends white 1970 L78 camaro w/TH400 while you're at it.

[Tracker1]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body">..and please include your friends white 1970 L78 camaro w/TH400 while you're at it. </div></div>

There you go Rick, poke the bear... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/whistle.gif

[Charley Lillard]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body">..and please include your friends white 1970 L78 camaro w/TH400 while you're at it. </div></div>

Ha! I'm still willing t bet big money it is real....

[owners2]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body">..and please include your friends white 1970 L78 camaro w/TH400 while you're at it. </div></div>

Ha! I'm still willing t bet big money it is real.... </div></div> C'mon Charlie Prove these guy's wrong. I Believe You...

[ronnieredline]

my copo is the latest ive seen i think, its a 10E, or 5th week of oct or 1st week of november.
got the pop to prove it.
not many after 10E ive looked for a long time, heard of one later than mine but didnt see a pop plate on it.

[enio45]

ronnie - - what is the date stamp and casting on the BE rear?

[mrays]

So your COPO is later than N709729? I've seen that car several times and talked to the owner. He has ownership history all the way back to day 1 along with original dealer paperwork. He had copies of it with him when I saw the car. It was sold at Ferris in New Philadelphia OH. I don't know if he has a POP, but the engine and rear are supposed to be original to the car. That car and N709612 are both 10E cars, although the dealership is not known on that car so I'm assuming there is no original paperwork with it.

[COPO CARTEL]

Eddie. As I recall the rear axle is CBE Due to the next model year

[Charley Lillard]

Nice to see it saved....

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/07/full-23-46585-tn_shopcamera1285.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/07/full-23-46586-tn_shopcamera1286.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/07/full-23-46587-tn_shopcamera1289.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/07/full-23-46588-tn_shopcamera1290.jpg

[scuncio]

That was fast. Looks great.

[firstgenaddict]

Looks great... love the RS COPO's! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif

[Xplantdad]

Looks great!

No dealership emblem any more?

[Woj]

Wow, that was Mike Angelo fast. The car looks great.

Phil Woj.

[starrider]

I am jealous! i have a regulator cover if you need it <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif

[Zman1969]

Aww missing a cap? that was a good car to restore
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/07/full-23-46585-tn_shopcamera1285.jpg

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif

I have to say I love the COPO wheel look! if and when I get to my Nova im going to put em on it

[Zman1969]

I was just thinking I had a few pics of the before on this car and some Texas surprises that came with it
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/07/full-9542-46639-waco_copo_6.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/07/full-9542-46640-waco_copo_7.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/07/full-9542-46641-waco_copo_5.jpg

[resto4u]

Buy a camaro and get a free skunk..........

[Charley Lillard]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/07/full-23-46962-tn_copodone012.jpg

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Boy that RS is right in so many ways!!!

Ryan

[John]

.... So who did the restoration ?? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif

.... It looks great <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Charley Lillard]

http://levelonerestoration.com/builds.aspx?type=0&amp;pageindex=0

[mockingbird812]

Yowza, that car looks sensational!!! RS, COPO, 4 speed, H.O. , just <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-size: 20pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">WOW!!!!!</span></span></span> <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[enio45]

Charlie - did they finish the red 68 yenko yet?

[Charley Lillard]

Almost. Should be at MCACN

[Canuck]

I knew that was Level One, I recognize the fence!!

[ZLP955]

Looks fantastic Charley.

[GearheadSS]

Wow. Can't believe this car came from Carter. I grew up in Bonham and my Dad even worked for Carter in the late 70s. I still go to Bonham every couple of weeks because I still have family there. Carter became Carter-Wood in the late 80s and moved from the old downtown location around the same time. The new location was on Center street and that is now a Dodge dealership. Carter-Wood sold out in the mid '00s and the dealer became Legacy Ridge Chevrolet, Buick, GMC. There's no GM dealer in Bonham now as they were part of the closings that happened in 2009.

My Dad would love this car if he was still here today. I wish I could tell him about it. If that car was around Bonham when new, he would have known it. I'd love to own a '69 Camaro that was sold there. Very cool!

[GearheadSS]

Charley,

I've posted to Facebook to see if anyone from Bonham remembers this car and might have some information on it. I can't imagine that many Copos went through Carter so I'm sure some of my Dad's friends might remember it, if it stayed around Bonham at all. Hell, I can't believe two of them were sold there.

[Charley Lillard]

Great, thanks.

[Charley Lillard]

I only took one pic of it at MCACN. I'm sure someone else can post more. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/11/full-23-53148-img_0510.jpg

[supercomp 8.90]

awesome! great to see it all done!

[olredalert]

Loved that COPO!!!!....Bill S

[Hawkeye]

Here you go.
Hopefully someone has some better engine shots.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/11/full-5526-53222-img_2388.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/11/full-5526-53223-img_2389.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/11/full-5526-53224-img_2402.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/11/full-5526-53225-img_2403.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/11/full-5526-53226-img_2394.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/11/full-5526-53227-img_2027.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/11/full-5526-53228-img_2029.jpg

Thanks,

Marty

[mrays]

I posted several pictures of this car and the barn find 68 Yenko up above in Musclecar Photographs along with a bunch of others I took at MCACN.

[Mr70]

Congrats on saving one from the soil.

[mockingbird812]

Nice looking car saved from the ravages of Mother Nature! H.O. is just a killer color on these '69s! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[COPO CARTEL]

My Orange Copo.....vin # was 689066. That was very close to this cars 689037 Also it had the same MN date of TO911MN

[GearheadSS]

Figured I would post a status update in my quest to find someone local to the selling dealer that knew or remembered this car. No luck. I even reached out to someone that used to work there and they didn't remember it either.