Tony Wonch's 70 Z......super cool color

[Belair62]

This 70 was bought new from Courtesy Chev Center in San Diego. The original owner bought it with his discharge pay from the Navy. He had the car until 1977, when he moved to Wisconsin. He sold it to Dave, the Snap On Tool man. Dave kept the car until 97. He sold it to Paul in Somonauk Il. Paul had it until 02, when he sold it to Dennis in Maple Park Il. I bought it from Dennis. I have talked to all the owners except the original one.
When I got it, there was a build sheet and the POP. I found another one in the front passenger seat and another one on top of the gas tank.
The complete driveline is the original. The carb, manifold, distributor, exhaust manifolds, PS pulley and air cleaner were all changed by the second owner. I have been gathering stock parts to put it back original someday.
In the interior, the steering wheel and radio have been changed. I have the correct ones now. Also added were a couple of gauges.
It has the California emission system. I have most of the parts for that, but can't find the carb heat shield anywhere. I have an ad in Hemmings looking for one, but nothing yet.
Car was painted in 78 at a cost of around 600. I have a stack of receipts for misc work done through the years. Also have the original Registration card from the first owner.Have a piece of paper called Mechanical Breakdown Insurance from Service Certificate Corporation of Southern California that is dated 8/20/73.
The car runs good. I use this one as my Hot Rod. It is a blast to drive. Has the 4.10 gears. M21. Hooker headers with Flowmaster system. MSD box.
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[Mr70]

You just don't see very many Code 17 Z-28's. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Chris396]

Very nice. I like the that body style more and more as I get older.

[x44d80]

I agree. The 1st gen cars I by far the most popular but if you graded the cars on comfort and handling the 2 gen would win hands down. They really are a better engineered car.

[DarrenX33]

70 Zs are http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif.

Nice car Tony!

[MosportGreen66]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif GREAT COLOR! Clean compartment!!!

How do you like the headers into Flowmaster pipes? I just did the change on my car...

[Turbo Regal]

What color is code 17 on this car? It looks great!

[Mr70]

1970 color Code #17 Shadow Metallic Gray.

[TDW]

Mosport...The headers and system seem to work good. Car has a nice sound to it. Headers fit good too.

Chris...I feel the same way. I looked at some of the pics that had been posted on this site of the 2nd generation cars. That helped me decide to find one.

[Don_Lightfoot]

From my standpoint 1970 RS Z's are dynamite. The color on this one makes it even better. Love it Tony http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Stuart Adams]

Tony, that's eye candy. Love the 70 Z's. Great car. Friend of mine had one in high school, no wonder he got all the ladies!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Seattle Sam]

Beautiful car - excellent year - great color!
-Sam http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[MosportGreen66]

Tony... forgot to ask... was this car on e-bay at one point?

[Zedder]

Like I said Tony...very cool car! You know I'll want a ride if I come down to your place http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[mmcporter]

Tony,

I can almost hear the solid lifters ticking and smell the spent exhaust gasses...Nice Ride!!!

[TDW]

Thanks guys.
Mosport...It was not on ebay to the best of my knowledge.
Mark...Sounds good to me.
MG...Can you hear just a little piston slap too?
Don...I hope to get it somewhere as nice as your Chevelle is someday.

[JoeG]

Pretty car----Always liked that color--- http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[70-SS/RS-L78]

Tony your car Really looks GREAT...

I just love them Early Second Gen Camaro’s…
It seems as though people are starting to take notice
of them… It is long overdue. GM did a great job when
they redesigned the Camaro for 1970.
Mark L

[Bill Pritchard]

Beautiful car, Tony. My wife and I were just looking through this topic and I thought, "wow, that's just like the one my friend Dennis M. owns". Looks like my friend Dennis used to own it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[TDW]

Hey Bill...small world then. Dennis seems like a real nice guy. I felt kinda bad for him after he sold it. He found some of the paperwork and a NOS jack assembly for me after I had the car.

[zgator]

I had one that same color.Bought new just as the 71's were comming out.Mine however was not an RS.Seems to me the color was called steel cities gray.Oh yea.It came from Berger Chevy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[47Hammer]

Tony, You weren't kidding when you said you had the twin to my car. With an 04A build date and a 04/14/1970 sell date with the selling dealer....Courtesy Chevrolet Center in San Diego, California, and is a 17 17 paint code car too! WOW http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Supercar_Kid]

Looks like you've got a whole stable full of nice toys Tony. Thanks for showin' em off. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif How's your rat relocation project coming along? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[SamLBInj]

I had one just like this back in 79 and it was one the best cars I ever had. Can you get a car painted for 600.00 for me too? by the way, Can I have it? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Please put your bikes up here too!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[TDW]

Thanks again.


Erik..I am working on the BB heater box today. I took the engine to the machine shop 2 weeks ago. I checked with them a few days later to see how it was going. They didn't get anything done due to a fire. A bird picked up a lit cigarette but and carried it to its nest in the overhang. Caught the building on fire. State inspector would not let them open again until they made some electrical changes.
Allen had a BB crossmember and the box. Found a set of GM engine stands and a z bar from a guy on Team Chevelle. Got the BB springs in it. Looks a lot better with them. Making progress...Tony

[SamLBInj]

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A bird picked up a lit cigarette but and carried it to its nest in the overhang. Caught the building on fire. State inspector would not let them open again until they made some electrical changes.


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[MosportGreen66]

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Thanks again.


Erik..I am working on the BB heater box today. I took the engine to the machine shop 2 weeks ago. I checked with them a few days later to see how it was going. They didn't get anything done due to a fire. A bird picked up a lit cigarette but and carried it to its nest in the overhang. Caught the building on fire. State inspector would not let them open again until they made some electrical changes.
Allen had a BB crossmember and the box. Found a set of GM engine stands and a z bar from a guy on Team Chevelle. Got the BB springs in it. Looks a lot better with them. Making progress...Tony

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This is going to be one wild Nova... Tony, as always, thanks for the continuous pictures and emails.

[Supercar_Kid]

Are you going for a stock L-78 type appearance, with L-72 goodies?

[TDW]

Thats what I'm thinkin Erik. Sam, I don't know if bikes are allowed. Dan, I enjoy the correspondance. The guys around here dig the Kustom stuff from you.

[SamLBInj]

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Thats what I'm thinkin Erik. Sam, I don't know if bikes are allowed. Dan, I enjoy the correspondance. The guys around here dig the Kustom stuff from you.

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Bikes are allowed, Its called member rides...you know, would that mean we could put photos of our girlfriends up here too? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gifhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif