Turquoise '69 L78

[scuncio]

Pretty stunning car...and I'm surprised more L78s weren't ordered with speed warning....

1969 Camaro 396/375 (http://ebay.to/2sb1bmm)

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/YhEAAOSwxu5ZNGyM/s-l1600.jpg

[L78M22Rag]

Stunning car!

[Mr70]

Did this car come with Magnum 500 wheels from the factory?

[m22mike]

Possible on a early car ? N66 SS wheel cancelled after Jan. 69 per CRG

[camaromb]

standard or deluxe interior? Looks like both?

[Sean]

Wow beautiful car! I am drooling!!

[cook_dw]

Seller needs to add more photos. Maybe its just me but I never get the warm fuzzies when photos of the important stuff arent shown.

[Lee Stewart]

http://s26.postimg.org/cbtdksu3t/s_l1600.jpg (http://postimage.org/)
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http://s26.postimg.org/6c5mh59bd/s_l1600_1.jpg (http://postimage.org/)


I see some major panel fit issues that lead me to believe this car was in a front end accident. This may be a "pig with lipstick."

http://s26.postimg.org/yqb210wvd/666.jpg (http://postimage.org/)
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[luzl78]

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http://s26.postimg.org/6c5mh59bd/s_l1600_1.jpg (http://postimage.org/)


I see some major panel fit issues that lead me to believe this car was in a front end accident. This may be a "pig with lipstick."

http://s26.postimg.org/yqb210wvd/666.jpg (http://postimage.org/)
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Ad said it scored 997 out of 1,000. Maybe it was restored how gm built it. Fit and finish wasn't perfect in 1969 on some cars

[Billohio]

Looks like more than one part isn't the correct shape. Repop parts? I noticed the car has a mix of interior.

[HawkX66]

http://s26.postimg.org/6c5mh59bd/s_l1600_1.jpg (http://postimage.org/)



It is a beautiful car and I'm not usually one to pick apart someone's work but, that fender and grill is pretty sad. Look at the screws holding the top of the grill to the header panel. Seriously? Not even close.

[Lee Stewart]

Ad said it scored 997 out of 1,000. Maybe it was restored how gm built it. Fit and finish wasn't perfect in 1969 on some cars

True - but it wasn't THAT bad. I seriously doubt Chevy would have let a car like that leave the factory. Look closely at the 2nd photo how the hood doesn't line up with the header panel.

BTW - you can say anything you want in an ad. Doesn't make it a fact.

[cook_dw]

For comparison sake. This car scored 995 and got the "Gold Spinner Award.."

https://www.mecum.com/lots/DA0914-195045/1969-chevrolet-yenko-camaro/

[L78M22Rag]

Look at the screws holding the top of the grill to the header panel. Seriously? Not even close.

Aren't those the headlight washers?

[cook_dw]

Aren't those the headlight washers?


Yes...



I was sent the trim tag and pad vin stamp as well as the vin tag. The tags are legit. The vin stamp seems reasonable at this point but I am not were I can compare to others. I will leave it to someone else to post the info as I was not given nor did I ask if I could post the pics.

[HawkX66]

Aren't those the headlight washers?
My bad... Looked like someone had used regular sheet metal screws. Bad assumption that I based on the rest of the pic.

[Kurt S]

Back in 99, it had a return fuel line. I don't like the engine VIN stamp.
Tag is original, IMO.

[cook_dw]

Kurt have you seen the engine code on this pad? I still havent had a chance to compare but you obviously trump me anyways. Just curious. You can pm or email me if that is better.

[Kurt S]

Yes, I have.
Knowing that it had two fuel lines at one time, the POP and the pad don't mean much to me....

[cook_dw]

Agree 100% on the return line. I hadnt seen it and didnt know if you had. :biggthumpup:

[bbbentley]

Did this car come with Magnum 500 wheels from the factory?

Tires wrong, if wheels are correct

[Lee Stewart]

Tires wrong, if wheels are correct

https://s7.postimg.org/sga0b1n4r/screenshot_4526.png (https://postimg.org/image/j8hrucg2f/)

So these would be the correct tires for a N66: Super Sport Wheels Camaro SS?

I thought the Goodyear Polyglas RWL (no size) went into production for Camaros towards the end of 1968 while RPO N66 was cancelled Jan. 1969.

[Charley Lillard]

I have never seen a factory installed Polyglas on a 69. Tire shown is the norm.

[Lee Stewart]

Chevrolet made a revision to the option list dated April 2, 1969:

F70-14/B Fiberglass Belt White Lettered Blackwall….PL4

These would be the tires shown in the original post and only for Camaros built between April and November 1969.

[Charley Lillard]

I know that there is paperwork stating it but in 30 plus years of collecting Camaro's I have never seen a factory installed Polyglas on a 69.

[Lee Stewart]

Charlie:

Would the same hold true for the 1969 Chevelle SS396?

[Charley Lillard]

I can't speak with enough knowledge on a 69 Chevelle SS as I have not been studying and collecting them like I have Camaro's but I think the general consensus is you don't start seeing Polyglas on Chevrolets until 1970. There might be exceptions but I have never seen one.

[the427king]

The last 6 l78 l89 copo cars ive loked at have been rebodies or clones advertised as real....2 are canadian SAD

[camarojoe]

Would the same hold true for the 1969 Chevelle SS396?

Yes.

[scuncio]

This bad boy is back up for sale: 1969 Camaro SS396 (http://ebay.to/2tc9hrh)

[Billohio]

I am not sure the seller knew or not but he didnt know the interior wasnt right. If I remember right the replies I got were forwarded from another guy. Strange deal