1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car

[protree68]

Here is some pictures of a l78 I recently bought I've wanted this car for years finally pulled the trigger. The car has unusual options for a l78 pw and lots of other cool stuff not usually found on l78 cars. It also has a m21 with BU 373 posi .the original motor was pulled in the early 80s to freshen it up. The owner planed to restore the car so he pulled some parts off and there it sat. After buying the car my buddy started looking for the original owner that was on the pop .He found Richard Cadway in Sandiago when you type his name in Google a realtor standing next to his Lexus came up and I thought this is him .Rich was very surprised when I called him up I was more surprised to find out he had all the original dealer invoices order form and window sticker. He told me how he went to village Chevy in New York to buy a Camaro and the salesman Pete Dodds tried to sell him a Copo but he had to have a convert so they special ordered this car he stated "I ordered every option I could get " he then told me how he built a custom luggage rack for the trunk for his road trip he took to Califonia and he even stopped at the plant in Norwood to see the cars birthplace. He said he didn't order better wheels cause he was going to put craigers on it .i wanted to put the car back together and clean it up before posting pictures but I no we all love as found pictures so he we go http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-12049-43016-image.jpg

[protree68]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-12049-43017-image.jpg

[protree68]

All the picture I try to add come out sideways or upside down

[protree68]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-12049-43023-image.jpg

[L78M22Rag]

Incredible find... Congrats! Look forward to hearing more details.

[bbbentley]

Unbelievable! Glad someone like yourself got this jewel, because it appears from your list of cars that you have an appreciation for originality and leaving the car "as found" except for getting it drive-able and safe. It would be a sin, IMO, to fluff such an interesting car and the back story is priceless...wish it were me placing this original post! Good luck. One last observation: I have seen a fair amount of heavily optioned 69s from "the day" and find it amazing that many of those have no D80 (spoilers) and standard wheels. I understand the wheels because of the aftermarket availability. I imagine the spoiler idea was probably not accepted by many as it was a fairly new item on a car and public opinion had not 'caught on'to the idea.

[mockingbird812]

VERY nice Dave. What a find. Love the options and color combo. Send pix to me and I'll see if I have better luck! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

griffithjs.ap@mac.com (mailto:griffithjs.ap@mac.com)

[protree68]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-12049-43024-image.jpg


Here is a email from the original owner after several great phone calls back and forth he found the paperwork to the car . At first he was going to give me all the stuff once he found it a hefty fee was attached . It took a few months for him to give me a price but finally told me the price I quickly made a deal and flew to Sandiago to meet him and get the paper work

[Xplantdad]

Picture of the luggage rack the original owner made to move from New York to California in 1970


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43030-luggage_rack.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Here's a picture when it was 6 months old...

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43031-6_mos_old.jpg



And the window sticker (Dave is on the right-the original owner is on the left)

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43032-window_sticker.jpg



Close up of the window sticker


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43034-close_shot_window_sticker.jpg



Order form from Village Chevrolet

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43035-order_sheet.jpg


Invoice

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43036-invoice.jpg


Card

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43037-card.jpg



And loading the Camaro!


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43033-loading.jpg

[protree68]

Bruce thank you for the help posting these pictures

[Xplantdad]

My pleasure Dave!

Here's an enhanced pic of the car 6 months old...

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43042-a_6_mos_old.jpg

[Jonesy]

Wow, that car is loaded with options and paperwork to back it up. That's amazing itself 47 years later that all this came together. Great Car!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[olredalert]

----Dave,,,I cant be the 1st to tell you that the original owner and you bare a striking resemblance.

----Love heavily optioned cars like this. Either all the options or just all motor.....Bill S

[Lynn]

Hey Dave:

Nice addition to your already impressive stable of cars.

Looking forward to seeing this car cleaned up.

Lynn

[427TJ]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xplantdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here's a picture when it was 6 months old...

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43031-6_mos_old.jpg </div></div>

So cool it hurts! L78, SS/RS, no spoilers, Endura bumper, egg-crate hood, 14-inch Cragars.

[scuncio]

That's a holy-grail find IMO. You NEED to put Cragars on it again....

[protree68]

There is still wintness marks on the deck lid from the old luggage rack I wondered what they were http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-12049-43044-image.jpg

[protree68]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-12049-43046-image.jpg
Decklid after a few minutes of rubbing on it with a clay bar . What looked like Rust was really a layer of dirt

[Xplantdad]

Dave, Cool! Take some pics of the blacked out tail panel too <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif (Like inside the trunk area)

[Xplantdad]

More from Dave... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif



http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43048-rear.jpg



http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43049-more.jpg

[protree68]

^^^^ old pictures taken by the guy I bought it from . too bad it wasn't stored in a garage the car was in great shape back when he bought it

[SS427]

Great new addition Dave. If you purchased that from who I think you did it is an even better score as he does not sell many cars and tough enough to get parts from. He had a survivor L89 convert the last time I talked to him.

I agree with Bill, you two could be brothers!

[protree68]

Rick the guy I bought it from liked to tell guys it was a l89 but really its a l78 and it was a real pain getting the parts from the guy I flew to Los angeles every Friday after work 4 weekends in a row sometimes getting home at 1am on Sunday then worked the next day . Digging for all the parts every time I was there . the owner would say we will dig out parts this week for you but he never did . After I had a pile of plastic tubs full my buddy in the picture Jim drove my truck out and we loaded the car and parts and hit the road .

[Vortecpro]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----Dave,,,I cant be the 1st to tell you that the original owner and you bare a striking resemblance.

----Love heavily optioned cars like this. Either all the options or just all motor.....Bill S </div></div>

Thats exactly what I said.........

[COPO CARTEL]

Village Chevy was a well known HiPo dealer and sold a ton of HiPo cars ...and Pete Dodd from there was a well known Trans Am racer

[COPO CARTEL]

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[SS427]

Sounds like the same guy Dave. Congrats on finally getting it home.

[66 L78 ragtop]

I smell a MCACN candidate. Congratulations!

[chevelleheart]

Great car. , what a story ! Can't wait to see more pics !!!

[69z28302]

Great Find! Big Block SS/RS 4-speed. My color too.

Mike

[protree68]

Yes I agree with you I plan to just get it running and clean it up . I have had a handsome offer on it from a gentleman that wants it buy to restore it . I kinda think that would be a crime the car is really cool as is

[WILMASBOYL78]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1121-43129-th_5.jpg

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: protree68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes I agree with you I plan to just get it running and clean it up . I have had a handsome offer on it from a gentleman that wants it buy to restore it . I kinda think that would be a crime the car is really cool as is </div></div>

Then keep it!! Don't sell to anyone who would ruin this car by restoring it. If you have to sell it, then sell to the person that would appreciate it.

[protree68]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-12049-43132-image.jpg

The protecto plate had Richards moms name on it I originally had no luck finding her . But when i sent the picture to James a member on this site he went into ancestry.com and found her and it said she had 2 sons one still In New York and one in sandiago . Richard was the one in Sandiago and was easy to find
Sorry most of the pictures I try to post come out sideways

[scott s]

OMG <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif great car!! why would anyone keep that car on a dirt floor. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/sick.gif

[protree68]

That's what I thought the guy had some not so great cars In the garage under car covers and his best car out side in the dirt . I couldn't really look at the floors due to the rattle snakes he has there

[protree68]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-12049-43134-image.jpg

I'm lucky the floors didn't get rusty sitting there all those years sitting on flat tires

[Enoch]

Dave,
That is an amazing car. I love survivors and am glad your taking care of this one.
Rich.

[69VN]

A SUPER find!!! Congrats! Have you taken any interior or engine bay pics? If so we would love to see them!

Sal <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[JRSully]

Grew up 3 blocks from Seamans Neck Rd, if that car stayed around there, I'm sure I would have remembered it. Good luck with it!

[iluv69s]

sweet car... and what about all the other early camaros in the pics?

[Xplantdad]

Is this from the same place that Dana's 68 Yenko came from?

[SS427]

Yes

[Xplantdad]

I thought the background looked familiar <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[Xplantdad]

More pics from Dave

<span style="font-weight: bold">Engine pre-rebuild</span>

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43242-more_assembled.jpg



<span style="font-weight: bold">&quot;Rebuilding the matching numbers engine&quot;. The engine was rebuilt by Mark Jones of Vortecpro Racing Engines</span>


<span style="font-weight: bold">JH still on the block after hot tanking</span>


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43231-jh.jpg



<span style="font-weight: bold">Rebuilding!

NOS Steel shim head gaskets and NOS L78 cam <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif</span>


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43238-nos_gaskets.jpg


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43232-rebuild.jpg


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43233-assembly.jpg




<span style="font-weight: bold">Date Stamp</span>


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43234-date_stamp.jpg



<span style="font-weight: bold">Engine stamps</span>


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43235-engine_stamp.jpg


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43236-engine_stamp2.jpg


<span style="font-weight: bold">VIN Stamp on block
</span>

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43237-vin_on_block.jpg




<span style="font-weight: bold">Ready for paint</span>

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43239-ready_for_paint.jpg




<span style="font-weight: bold">And painted</span>

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43240-painted.jpg




<span style="font-weight: bold">Correct distributor</span>

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43241-correct_distributor.jpg




<span style="font-weight: bold">Almost ready</span>

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43243-closer.jpg




<span style="font-weight: bold">And the dyno sheet</span>

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-1805-43244-dyno_sheet_n.jpg

[SS427]

Say......I think I have seen that engine before..... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[protree68]

Yes and that's after the rebuild on the engine before I painted it

[TimG]

Wow, what an amazing find.......

[tunes]

That's an amazing time capsule and getting the original documents is fantastic. Congrats on the purchase!

[firstgenaddict]

The fact that the original owner had the order sheet, window sticker, and invoice was unbelievable, he had driven from NY to CA in 69... vigil-light, VE3, dlx int pw, pt, ps, pb, L78, M21, performance axle ratio (included HD curve neck rad) other than ZL2 and D80 the car is the best equipped L78 conv I had ever seen. The POP was with the car however after we found the original owner &amp; Window Sticker that is when it all came together as to it's documented rarity.

[firstgenaddict]

Here is the old pic which I had color corrected for age.
The outside of pete's card
and a reversed copy of the POP.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-254-43769-daves_l78vert.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-254-43771-pete_dodd.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/05/full-254-43772-img950979.jpg

[Bill Pritchard]

Funny that the original owners name tape strip was originally put on upside down! At least they got the other 3 strips on correctly.

[Mr70]

LOL..Proof they had liquid lunches back then.

[black69]

Great car. I would never sell that. Its too cool.

[Charley Lillard]

I think I have known of that car since probably the late 80's but without paperwork and knowing Merle I did not know if it was real. Cool that you got the paperwork.

[Charley Lillard]

Robert just reminded me that Jim Dyer in Stockton Ca. found this car in the Penny Saver and bought it for about 3500.00. He sold it to Merle. I tried to trade something toward it but Merle made the better deal.

[scuncio]

Wow Charley. How long ago was that?

[Charley Lillard]

Around 1990 ? 89 ? Mind is foggy but Dyer is who got it from the local Penny Saver.

[SuperNovaSS]

Jim is a great guy. I used to love the Penny Saver.


Jason

[Charley Lillard]

Spoke to Jim today. Late 80's as he remembers. He paid 3K for it. He reminded me I wanted to trade him a 60K mile Fathom Green 69 SS RS 350, 4 speed, green deluxe interior Camaro that I bought from the orig. owners here in town. Still the closest to a new 69 Camaro I have ever driven. Was like a new car. He hated Fathom green so he traded Merle for a Rally Green Z28 that was apart. Made a couple grand and moved on.

[protree68]

I talked to Jim about the car he remembered it well said it was probably the rarest Camaro he had ever owned . I can't believe this stuff is still out there

[WildBill]

What a great find and awesome story.

[firstgenaddict]

When I tracked the original owner from NY to Cali and then found him and HE HAD THE PAPER we were in HEAVEN! After seeing the block and the pop I figured it was real but still had a question, once we had the rest of the paper it made the purchase worth every penny!

[firstgenaddict]

Happy Birthday Dave!!!!

Dave sent me this photo last night.... love the white stripes and original XT's!!!

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/06/full-254-44665-img_6380.jpg

[scuncio]

That thing is cherry! So jealous.

[SuperNovaSS]

Awesome. I love that car!

Jason

[napa68]

That is a neat car. Please keep posting!

Tim

[mockingbird812]

My goodness that is a handsome beast! Well done. Yes, yes, &quot;keep posting&quot;!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[cook_dw]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr.Nickey Nova</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: protree68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes I agree with you I plan to just get it running and clean it up . I have had a handsome offer on it from a gentleman that wants it buy to restore it . I kinda think that would be a crime the car is really cool as is </div></div>

Then keep it!! Don't sell to anyone who would ruin this car by restoring it. If you have to sell it, then sell to the person that would appreciate it. </div></div>



x 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000

[firstgenaddict]

slight misalignment of the pass side stripe.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/06/full-254-45120-img_5276.jpg

More to come... I was too busy droooooooling <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif over the Yenko and 4300 mile LS6!

[firstgenaddict]

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[mockingbird812]

Hubba, Hubba! That is some nice patina shots. Thanks - that oughta get me through the morning!

[firstgenaddict]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/06/full-254-45178-_mg_6407.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/06/full-254-45179-_mg_6411.jpg

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/06/full-254-45190-_mg_6435.jpg

2 drips below the break line on the pass door
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/06/full-254-45191-_mg_6436.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/06/full-254-45192-_mg_6433.jpg

[Charley Lillard]

Is that pic supposed to be showing the windshield never out of the car ?

[firstgenaddict]

No just showing installed with the correct dam.

[Charley Lillard]

Did you save the old one or find another ? Has to be hard to come by.

[napa68]

This gives me wood!

[firstgenaddict]

NAPA... your L78-L88 gives me major wood!!! I love the grotto blue!

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/06/full-254-45234-_mg_6458.jpg
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[earntaz]

The QA/QC folks must have been napping on that Friday PM or Monday AM ... TAZ

[Woj]

Just read this thread for the first time. This car has it all.

Congrats on the purchase and thanks for sharing the photos and story.

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

[firstgenaddict]

Charlie... does the number 1 at the top of the windshield offer any clues?

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/06/full-254-45277-_mg_6512.jpg
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[bbbentley]

Could you please provide more pictures of the black tail panel area? I would like to see several pics of the gloss, straight on shot in natural light. The area around the tail panel, every area were the black terminates (behind bumper, trunk lip, outer edges of t. panel, please. This would also provide a reference to the trunk seal orientation. Most I have seen are to the left of center. Thank you.

[Charley Lillard]

It appears there is a tape line around the stripes on the drivers door ? Can we assume that door has been repainted ?

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/06/full-23-45301-full_254_45241__mg_6489.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/06/full-23-45302-full_254_45242__mg_6490.jpg

[cook_dw]

Good eye Mr. Lillard

[firstgenaddict]

Yes sir, the door and drivers fender were painted. they left the original stripe and painted around it.

[firstgenaddict]

The trunk seal terminates in the center. the orange stripe is slightly offset to the left, most I have seen are offset to the right.

The Yenko really shows the gloss level much better, this car sat exposed for so long that it was chalky.

[Zman1969]

I'd rank this high on the score of the decade? Love no spoiler Camaros, damn!! thanks for sharing!!

[Craig_Maiorana]

Is there any chance that I can see some shots on how the VE3 bumper fits at the ends? For comparison purposes. I figure with this car being as original as it is it will make for a good reference point

[427TJ]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Zman1969</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'd rank this high on the score of the decade? Love no spoiler Camaros </div></div>

I second that!

[DW31S]

Man!, what a car! I think I have to agree with installing Cragars on that car; not just ANY Cragars, but correct ones. I, too, had a very similar situation when I bought my '69 W-31. After the purchase, I found the original owner and he still had every piece of original paperwork, sans the window sticker. Fortunately, my stuff wasn't held hostage! I knew EXACTLY what car it was (&quot;hiding&quot; in plain sight)and bought it immediately, but the paperwork sure was a great addition. Funny how things have changed over the years, but I think we all have stories about selling cars making a few bucks, that later we wished we hadn't.

[sixt9rsx33]

James great job locating the owner, paper work, and the level of detail you shared in the pictures.

Dave congrats on a jewel of a find. Thanks for sharing all the pics and info.

[protree68]

Well here is some updated pictures of the car it's pretty much all together now .i have been driving it around and did take it to super chevy in denver people were a bit taking back by this thing up there .lots of when are you going to restore it questions and then the don't ever restore it guys that really apppricaite it the way it sits .Bill hunter came up and we took his yenko along too . There Is a new super chevy Tv show coming out and they filmed both the cars and interviewed bill and I so look us it on tv

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/10/full-12049-50461-image.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/10/full-12049-50453-image.jpg http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/10/full-12049-50462-image.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/10/full-12049-50456-image.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/10/full-12049-50458-image.jpg

[scuncio]

That is really a great car. Wish it was in my garage.

[mockingbird812]

Sweet car Dave. Really like the way she looks. Congrats on the press! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[JBALL]

Very cool car Dave.

[427TJ]

&quot;When are you gonna' restore it?&quot; (Pinch eyes together.)

[olredalert]

----This is probably the most unlikely 69 Camaro to ever be delivered with dog-dish caps. Because of the extensive option list the caps just seem so out of place. Obviously this great Camaro was a customer ordered car. I could understand the desire to put a set of Cragar's back on the car, but I'm not a big Cragar fan on Camaros (just me). Id rather see some higher end wheels if there even is a desire to upgrade, but that is obviously an owner decision! But,,,what a great Camaro, just awesome!!!!.....Bill S

[enio45]

Nice car dave!!

[427TJ]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: protree68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/10/full-12049-50458-image.jpg
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I love it just like that. No spoilers, no Rallys, no cowl hood, no Z stripes. I'll bet it really throws the average cruise-in/car show Camaro enthusiast for a loop.

[72-SS-L48]

I love this. Great car and great find. I wouldn't do a thing but drive it!

Best,
Dave

[John]

.... I agree ....Just drive it <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif