Queen City COPO

[JBALL]

Hi SYC,

Wanted to share a few pics of my new purchase. Code 57 Fathom Green COPO Camaro. Big thanks to Doug Perry and Dave McGaffee for helping me with the purchase. This car was sold new from Queen City Chevrolet in Cincinnati. Funny thing is I have driven by their old lot on my way to work for 18 years and didn't even know it. Please check out the "427" markings that were found under the front fenders! The car came from Dick Weinle's personal collection. Dick has owned Edgewater Sports Park since 1979 and held an NHRA record.

The car was definitely raced and has a few battle scars. If anyone remembers this car from it's race days, please let me know.

X44
05A Car
19,000 on the clock
Original sheet metal minus the hood an inner fenders
Original glass
Original drive train gone
Car does have a correct 512 427 block
Brodix heads


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[JBALL]

If anybody can fix the TT pic I would appreciate it! I tried twice.

[Xplantdad]

Congrats Jason...I saw this on Facebook...you must be ecstatic! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif



http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-1805-57960-tt1.jpg

[JBALL]

Thanks Bruce! Pretty stoked! Thanks for fixing the pic too... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

[Salvatore]

NICE!

[Stefano]

Congrats!

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JBALL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks Bruce! Pretty stoked! Thanks for fixing the pic too... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif </div></div>

You bet, Jason! Gonna sleep out in the garage tonight? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[scuncio]

Congrats, looks like a cool car.

[mockingbird812]

Way to go Jason! Congrats!

[1969grb]

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


Grady

[bbbentley]

I'm happy for ya J. I better get a ride. See ya at the Milford cruise.

[brent396]

Very cool find <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif you should put the thread over at the COPO section

[x77-69z28]

Congrats Jason. My Z/28 is an 05A car as well. They may have been on the assembly line at the same time.
Buddy

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Congrats!!!

Love those code 57 cars:-)

What trans did it come with? M21, M22?

Ryan

[MosportGreen66]

Very cool find Jason! What are your plans for it?

Day-2 mods would be the way to go here <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

Dan

[PeteLeathersac]

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Big congrats Jason!
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~ Pete

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[JBALL]

Thanks for all the nice comments. Yes Bruce, I could have slept in the garage for sure!

Here are a few more details and pics. Not sure on the Tranny Ryan. Love the Pete pic. I work at the corner of Court and Vine. lol..

Dan, I want to put the cowl hood back on it and a set of Cragars and that's it. It's going to the Super Car Reunion this Summer for some fun. If I ever go down the road of restoration, I would take the path of Grady's car for sure. I've always liked the Day 2 look. If I can find some decals, before July, I'm going to letter it up for the reunion.

I forgot to mention that the car came with #723 mid-night green interior. It still has the original door panels, wheel, kick panels, and headliner which have all been dyed black! You can see the green around the edges

Here's a few more pics of the floors and some COPO specific shots.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-14082-58017-fuel_line.jpg
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[livettes]

Awesome Jason! That car could not have gone to a better home. Can't wait to see it making some good hard passes at the Reunion.
Jamie

[DW31S]

Great car! Years ago I had a Pace Car 14 cars before this one; probably made within minutes of each other.

[jl8z28]

Nice find Jason ,Doug is always finding these copos

[x77-69z28]

Great pics Jason. You are almost 2000 units after mine.

[COPO CARTEL]

There is also a Hugger Orange 4 speed delivered to Queen City 5 body numbers from your car Jason

[sYc]

Congrats. Can't wait to see it run at SCR20. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[Jonesy]

Wow great find.

[69LM1]

Nice....

Jason,

I love the car! I can't wait to hear the entire story of how you obtained it! It will sure look good going down the track at SCR20!
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Van

[turbojet427]

Congrats Jason. I know you'll enjoy that car.

[cook_dw]

Nice.. Im sure you are super excited.. Congrats!

[m22mike]

Great news Jason, good for you. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Impressive looking floors. Not having to replace sheet metal is a big plus. Cool piece.

[Woj]

Congrats Jason! Looks great.

Phil W.

[ANDY M]

Leave it to Doug Perry, COPO locater supreme! Can't wait to see it. See you at the SCR, Jason!
Andy <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[protree68]

Nice car buddy congrats can't wait to see it

[Steve Shauger]

Great car Jason, and congratulations!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

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[ds1]

The rivets on the trim tag are like nothing I seen before. Anyone know about them?

[m22mike]

I think your seeing the seam sealer that forms a round blob ? I would guess it was pushed in from the back.

Mike

[Jonesy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think your seeing the seam sealer that forms a round blob ? I would guess it was pushed in from the back.

Mike </div></div>

Yes, that is correct. Looks fine to me.

[JBALL]

I will post a close up of the TT. I don't believe it's ever been off the car.

I have made contact with two of the previous owners. The car was raced on the street and at the track for most of it's early life. It was painted black and wore a blue stripe. After it's racing days, it was stored indoors until it was sold. He has pictures of the car for me from the early 80's. I hope to have them by next weekend. Can't wait!

I believe I'm one owner away from the original owner! More to come...

[supercomp 8.90]

ive seen the seam sealer through the rivets like that before absolutely fine.

[JBALL]

Continuing to track previous ownership of the COPO.

I received these pics this week from a previous owner. Here she is badged up as a Pro Street Z/28! These are from the early 90's.

[Mr. Chevy]

Very cool Jason..

Rich

[Xplantdad]

Agreed....way cool!

[JBALL]

I went to a local swap meet here in Cincinnati and I was able to get a couple of original Queen City decals. Still tracking previous owner history and I'm back to 1973! Also collecting parts needed for a few passes at SCR this Summer.

[mockingbird812]

Nice sticker. Nice plate. Nice a$$!

[scuncio]

Cool, love that car!

[COPO CARTEL]

:Can-I-Have-It::Can-I-Have-It:

[livettes]

Love that car! Glad it is coming together for you Jason.
Jamie

[Unreal]

Funny how back in the day, Z/28 badges were added to make it cool. What could be cooler than a factory 427?

[JBALL]

Hi folks,

Been awhile since I've posted an update. Good progress on the rear suspension changes and the motor clean up.

New cam, springs, and a freshened up set of 840 heads. The block appears to be a 427/390 hr. from 1968. Steel crank and 7/8 dimple rods and cast pistons. Big thanks to Dave McGaffee for assembling the motor. Going to pick it up this weekend.

Sammy hooked me up with some 70's Lakewood bars and I decided to go with the H/O powder coated drums.

Being a rookie I have made a few mistakes (like forgetting the rubber pads that go under the leaf springs... Grrr.) but it's coming together!

[mockingbird812]

Looking good Jason! Thanks for the update. :smile:

[JBALL]

Hello folks,

Last week I was able to buy this BE rear end for my car. Still has the original heat treated ring and pinion and the correct circle hole spring plates and 16 tooth side gears. The rear end had been in a local race car for the last 30+ years in Lexington, KY. I would like to thank fellow SYC members Van Hurst for the lead and Mike Angelo for the detailed pictures on how to tell the differences between a regular 12 bolt and a COPO. The spring perches will need to be cut off and put back in the factory location but other than that.. it just needs a good cleaning. It's a little late for an 05A car but it's close enough for an old driver! And no.. I will not be drag racing with this rear seeing I've been known to tear up 12 bolts..lol..

Just booked our flight for MCACN! Looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks!

Jball

[mockingbird812]

Nice score Jason! Congrats. "few weeks".........try next week!!!!!

[69z28302]

I saw were you and Van had a posted on FB. Didnt realize it was Lexington. Should make a nice piece for you car 👍🏻

[Vortecpro]

Hi SYC,

Wanted to share a few pics of my new purchase. Code 57 Fathom Green COPO Camaro. Big thanks to Doug Perry and Dave McGaffee for helping me with the purchase. This car was sold new from Queen City Chevrolet in Cincinnati. Funny thing is I have driven by their old lot on my way to work for 18 years and didn't even know it. Please check out the &quot;427&quot; markings that were found under the front fenders! The car came from Dick Weinle's personal collection. Dick has owned Edgewater Sports Park since 1979 and held an NHRA record.

The car was definitely raced and has a few battle scars. If anyone remembers this car from it's race days, please let me know.

X44
05A Car
19,000 on the clock
Original sheet metal minus the hood an inner fenders
Original glass
Original drive train gone
Car does have a correct 512 427 block
Brodix heads


https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-14082-57951-img_1561.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-14082-57952-img_1563.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-14082-57953-img_1564.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-14082-57954-img_1566.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-14082-57955-img_1578.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-14082-57956-img_1585.jpgFortunately I've seen that that exact hand written grease pencil 427 a few times myself, same guy did them all!

[Mr70]

It's on COPO Chevelles too.

[big gear head]

Hello folks,

Last week I was able to buy this BE rear end for my car. Still has the original heat treated ring and pinion and the correct circle hole spring plates and 16 tooth side gears. The rear end had been in a local race car for the last 30+ years in Lexington, KY. I would like to thank fellow SYC members Van Hurst for the lead and Mike Angelo for the detailed pictures on how to tell the differences between a regular 12 bolt and a COPO. The spring perches will need to be cut off and put back in the factory location but other than that.. it just needs a good cleaning. It's a little late for an 05A car but it's close enough for an old driver! And no.. I will not be drag racing with this rear seeing I've been known to tear up 12 bolts..lol..

Just booked our flight for MCACN! Looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks!

Jball
Just don't put c clip eliminators on this one.

[JBALL]

Freddie,

Nope.. staying stock with this one!

[Mr. Chevy]

Congrats Jason...

See You next week..

Rich

[nugeusa1]

Jason, Great to see your new ride. its in great hands!!! Doug can dig them out, he helped me put one in my Garage too--- Thanks Doug!!!!! Congrats JBALL!!!!!

[jl8z28]

My 69 Z28 JL8 is a 05E and the date is 05 23