eBay L78

[6t7 camaro]

This has to be a new one for the registry 141350959007.

[69 Post Sedan]

LINK (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=141350959007&fromMakeT rack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en)

[scuncio]

http://tinyurl.com/qelh4xo

Killer....

[6t7 camaro]

Thanks guys, I'm not sure how I screwed that up. Cool car, cool options, cool history.

[rare4k]

Yes, it is Wow what a car Original owner, I talk to him a couple days ago about the car one of the best of the best

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t204/rare4k/674kcalicar.jpg (http://s161.photobucket.com/user/rare4k/media/674kcalicar.jpg.html)

[rare4k]

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[rare4k]

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t204/rare4k/cali4k.jpg (http://s161.photobucket.com/user/rare4k/media/cali4k.jpg.html)[/img]

[Fast67VelleN2O]

Literally one of the coolest Camaros I have ever seen. I hope this one isn't restored back to stock and ends up being another boring stock L78. This car needs the cool day 2 history preserved!

[Astock]

I would have, but too much for me, with 7 days to go.

[6t7 camaro]

Phil is that the highest optioned coupe so far?

[luzl78]

My convert. has 9 options plus others that are not on the tag. Can you imagine what this car would go for if it was a vert? The ebay car has the rare headrest seats. This car might sell for 45,000, maybe even 50,000. With resto you would have 140,000 into it.

[Billohio]

Very cool

[rare4k]

the highest for a Hardtop, there is a convertible out there that has more options, but not what I call good stuff 410 gears metallic brakes,

[luzl78]

Is that car in Illinois?

[mr 707]

nice old original car. Alot of options

[the427king]

3 bid retractions already. Hope the seller has an idea what hes in for. People that dont have the money to buy it telling him its worth a fortune and playing with the bidding process ,and all the real buyers scared off from all the bid retractions. So hes left with a high biodder that doesnt want it. Funny too, that BOTH bid retractors have SIX [yes 6] bid retractions each in the past 6 months. Ebay should start booting people with more than one retraction

[scuncio]

If I read the retraction history right, the SAME guy retracted TWO separate bids on this car. That is nuts.

[Fast67VelleN2O]

If I were the seller, I would block every single bidder that retracted a bid.

[the427king]

Rumor has it that one person offered the moon for it with no intention of buying. All hes done is made the car unsellable now anywhere near the true value . The seller thinks he hit the lotto and doesnt realize hes already gone past the real buyers . If you buy it now youve bid against casper.

[the427king]

The only reason a person retracts a bid like that is to play games. The seller is going to learn a big ebay lesson unfortunately.

[fastco]

Another one found! Not surprised to hear the bidding might be a bit shady. Was thinking how this one might finally bring decent money. There were a couple recently that were asking higher than usual $. Don't know if they sold or not. 4K cars are still undervalued in my opinion.

[427TJ]

All that and a SoCal car with original black plates. Very cool. (Why didn't he call Bill Thomas if he wanted a Nickey 427 or drive down to Dana in South Gate and order their 427 Camaro?)

[mr 707]

the seller said the cost was about double to get the nickey.

[mr 707]

you would have to assume you have a buddy helping your bid.

[Steve Shauger]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: luzl78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is that car in Illinois? </div></div>

Yes...

George O's 67 vert is the highest option L78 I'm aware of, with a two page window sticker.

[TimG]

Note the open &quot;4&quot; in the Tonawanda stamp assembly date? I have a Corvette Tonawanda stamp the same day with the same open &quot;4&quot; and I've never seen another. Now one shows up on a Camaro engine built the same day in the same plant, May 24th, 1967.

[427TJ]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mr 707</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the seller said the cost was about double to get the nickey. </div></div>

No wonder there weren't very many of them.

[302moz]

Just looked at the l78 67 on ebay. Wow!Would make a great restoration project. The price so far is to high. You would have to pay about 30k max to make it a fair deal. I have done four frame restorations in the last 10 years and the costs are way higher then you think. With missing parts heads$$ carb$$ fan shroud$$ you would be buried deep on this one. Plus can the engine be repaired? Anyone else have thoughts on this car??

[Charley Lillard]

One of my idiot friends tried putting a bid in at the last minute from his phone but it kept kicking him back to the auction page instead of taking the bid. Did that happen to anyone else ?

[Mr70]

Three guy fight @ the end.

[the427king]

Only 6 of the 35 bids were bid retractions. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/bs.gif

[mr 707]

looks like the 4k getting a little respect. AND IT SHOULD

[luzl78]

It got its price because it's rust free, original drivetrain, original owner and loaded with options. New owner will be into the car for 120,000-140,000. I hope he/she has tons of money to restore it perfect

[302moz]

Is a 67 l78 with that much? The highest one I seen was at Mecum for alittle less then a 100k.Comparable car to this one.

[Charley Lillard]

Why restore it ? My friend was going to rebuild the L88 and clean it up. Killer combo.

[302moz]

Why restore it? look at it.

[Salvatore]

would need to be re-done IMO.

[6t7 camaro]

Charley, did your friend end up winning it? If he did tell him he has to bring it to MCACN.

[6t7 camaro]

Oops, I didn't see your previous post.

[Charley Lillard]

We don't all need perfectly restored cars. This car tells a story better than most.

[luzl78]

I agree. Clean it up, blueprint the l88, and bring if to cruise nights. The car will not lose money.

[the427king]

&quot;I agree. Clean it up, blueprint the l88&quot; ....... As long as the connecting rod coming out of the oil pan didnt take the bottom of a cylinder out.

[rare4k]

(302moz) the L78 at mecum that your referring to was a butternut yellow car with a NON matching motor, the seller at mecum stated the suffix and vin was decked for tolerance on a rebuild,(GREAT LINE)so there where no suffix code or vin on the motor I knew of the car years before, but the car did do very well I think it was 94k. so this car with the options and all original stuff, with paper work, (not a lot of 4k cars out there with paper work) should bring in the 120+ range, by far the Most Optioned 4k Hardtop to date with a Great Color

[Fast67VelleN2O]

It would be a crime to restore this one to stock. Who wants to look at another 100% stock L78? Yawn. This one has the battle scars and the patina to draw a crowd over any stock restored 4K.

[302moz]

Do I need glasses? This car needs total restoration. It sat outside for thirty years. If that's the case all restoration shop should close.

[RPOLS3]

I'm in the clean it up and drive it camp.

I really appreciate a restored car but this would clean up pretty nice and without a ton of effort and really be a great patina'd car that would draw more attention than a restored car at a cruise night .............and you could drive the snot out of it and not worry about getting caught in the rain or a catching a rock chip.

Jake

[galveston]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Three guy fight @ the end.</div></div>

Not really...I won the bid.

[Xplantdad]

Really?

[galveston]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xplantdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Really?</div></div>

Really!

[CC Rider]

Nice!

Clean the door handle. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

[SuperNovaSS]

Congrats! Please keep us updated.

Jason

[Xplantdad]

This will be so cool!!

[scuncio]

Big congrats on getting this car. Is your age in your profile correct? :-) If so, you remind me of the high-school-age me!

[galveston]

Thanks,
Inside I feel 16, outsides telling me different.

I'm having friends assist with the collecting of parts and car on Sat. Regrettably I'm unavailable to do so being committed to another event. Photos will be taken as well as video.
As of now it will be left as found.

This car has a great back story!

More to follow.

[Lynn]

Those must be some pretty special friends.

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: galveston</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks,
Inside I feel 16, outsides telling me different.

I'm having friends assist with the collecting of parts and car on Sat. Regrettably I'm unavailable to do so being committed to another event. Photos will be taken as well as video.
As of now it will be left as found.

This car has a great back story!

More to follow. </div></div>

Very cool Shaun...Your plans were made last November...So EM will do a great job <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[galveston]

Here are photos from earlier today


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-4954-14460-get_attachment1.jpg

Exhumed from it's resting place of 36 years. The car resided here it's entire life of 47 years.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-4954-14461-get_attachment8.jpg

Loading the original engine.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-4954-14462-get_attachment5.jpg


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-4954-14463-get_attachment7.jpg

Original owner known as &quot;M&quot;

[Charley Lillard]

Great stuff

[mockingbird812]

Congrats Shaun. Nice beast!!!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Zedder]

Awesome! I hope you do a total factory correct resto after playing with it as is. It would look amazing back in it's original configuration...

[mr 707]

great pics. M was a nice guy to talk too

[Xplantdad]

Good old Myrr! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

Cool stuff Shaun!!

[John]

..... You may want to check the ash tray .... There's probably a &quot;Joint&quot; still in it <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif

[L72copocamaro]

Jerry Garcia is alive and well.

[TimG]

Keep the progress pictures coming.

[scuncio]

Wicked looking car. If I had the room, it would have been in my driveway (err, garage).

[galveston]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-4954-14575-get_attachment4.jpg

The original spare rolled for the last time by &quot;M&quot;

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-4954-14576-get_attachment5_2.jpg

Loaded and ready for it's new home.

[x77-69z28]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why restore it ? My friend was going to rebuild the L88 and clean it up. Killer combo. </div></div>I thought he said the L-88 put a rod thru the block?

[bilede]

wow, for some reason I find this car very appealing. super nice purchase.

[SuperNovaSS]

He said it threw a rod through the pan.

Jason

[427TJ]

As a California kid from the '60s-'70s I just love the original black license plates. I'm so glad my SoCal-sold '67 RS/SS L35 has them.

[galveston]

Here are some receipts,

How many of you saved the first oil change receipt with only 1528 miles on the clock?

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/09/full-4954-16251-scan0036.jpg

Does anyone know what these &quot;Delta Mags&quot; looked like?

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/09/full-4954-16252-scan0037.jpg
And finally, receipt for the dent in the left quarter, just two months after purchasing new.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/09/full-4954-16253-scan0038.jpg

[GTO_DON]

In with the paperwork for my 70 chevelle is the first tune up for it from the dealer for a whopping 15 bucks

[scuncio]

Any progress report on this beast?

[galveston]

Still in the trailer, waiting to get some projects finished in the shop first.

[Bill Pritchard]

Just saw this thread....congrats Shaun!! Looking forward to seeing this at Pavillions some time in the future. Cleaned up and made running it would look awesome sitting alongside your 61 Starliner <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

[galveston]

The original rims were replaced with mags after two months of service so I'm thinking these are the assembly line correct valve stem caps?

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/12/full-4954-36556-67_ssrs_bisc_033.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/12/full-4954-36559-67_ssrs_bisc_034.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/12/full-4954-36560-67_ssrs_bisc_102.jpg

[Geoff Smith]

Nice win .... Jealous

[DW31S]

Every so often I check this thread for progress reports. I'm hoping only a clean-up and mechanical refurbishing are in the plans.

[47Hammer]

Just saw this thread and I'm freaking out! I grew up less than 2 blocks away from 6251 Drexel Ave and had a friend that lived across the street from this guy.

I remember riding my bicycle (5 speed sting ray) down the street (pre speed bumps) and seeing that Camaro, what a mind blower! When I starting driving I'd see the car all the time just sitting in the driveway.

The original Chevy dealer was smack in the middle of the Beverly Hills business district and is long, long gone, the address of the body shop is a different location on Olympic Blvd and is now a strip mall.

Small world. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[47Hammer]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/03/full-2315-40105-nobus.jpg


He had his car tuned by the same shop I was using back then. Nobu's Dyno Tune in Hollywood!

[the427king]

Note the open &quot;4&quot; in the Tonawanda stamp assembly date? I have a Corvette Tonawanda stamp the same day with the same open &quot;4&quot; and I've never seen another. Now one shows up on a Camaro engine built the same day in the same plant, May 24th, 1967.

I have a 0524 as well,same plant,open 4.http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/04/full-11964-42469-mr_396.jpg

[PeteLeathersac]

Such a wicked car!
Anyone here have a copy of the below '70 Rodder &amp; SuperStock mag?
Lots of cool features listed including a Nobu's Auto Lab Camaro.
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif
~ Pete

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/04/full-2506-42483-image.jpg
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<span style="font-style: italic"> <span style="font-weight: bold">September 1970 - Rodder &amp; Super Stock</span>
Gene Snow's Rambunctious Dodge Challenger Super Fueler
12th Annual Bakersfield March Meet
Mini-T milk truck
Tony Nancy biography
'55 Olds-powered Alfa Romeo
Paul Stage's Double A Competition rail
Jim Varacalli's Hemi Brute Opel Kadett
<span style="font-weight: bold">Nobu's Auto Lab Camaro, </span>
Roland Leong's Hawaiian Dodge Charger
Mike Burkhart and Mart Higginbotham's Camaros
Larry Fullerton's 427 OHC Maverick
GTO vs. GTX
Dick Harrell's Camaro funny</span>
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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/04/full-2506-42484-image.jpg
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[Alabamcam]

Nice find, best year for me.

[galveston]

Well time permitted me to pick up the two engines and haul home for rebuilding so what happened to &quot;The Great Caswell&quot; L-88 block.......upon inspection it appears that #1 rod had a bolt loosen then split in half causing the rod cap to bang around and exit the side of the oil pan, here's what's left of the bearing....

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/06/full-4954-45218-047.jpg


And damage the #2 piston boss as shown....other than that it has true L-88 internals, 7115 crank, 8911 cam, dimple rods, correct push rods, all with very little use.




http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/06/full-4954-45219-045.jpg


Here's the original L-78 coming out of the evapo rust, getting ready to turn it over and soak the remainder.


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/06/full-4954-45222-052.jpg


Trans will be gone thru as well.


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/06/full-4954-45224-061.jpg


Original manifolds look to have been removed soon after new, still factory paint on the upper edge.


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/06/full-4954-45226-067.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/06/full-4954-45227-068.jpg

That's all for now, will be taking both to Mark Jones this weekend for rebuild.

[Xplantdad]

Very cool...Good to see you working on the Camaro!

[earntaz]

Shaun -- looks like you really made a score there ... TAZ

[mockingbird812]

Love it!

[Melav8r]

I was doing a search for Nobu’s Dyno-Tune and came across this thread.
Wow! I grew up less than 2 miles from where this car was!
I had a 67 Marina Blue RS SS350 from ‘82-‘94 and probably drove past Drexel Ave, up and down Fairfax Ave, 100’s of times!
...wish I knew it was there all those years!!

[olredalert]

----I remember this thread well. Cant believe it started 4 years ago!......Bill S

[scuncio]

Me too. That's a great car.

[owners2]

That car is Awesome , Leave it day 2 ...

[SPEEDYB]

Whats happening with this car?

[Damien]

Cool thread for a cool car.
Hopefully there are more updates to come.