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Xplantdad

11-28-2005, 03:34 AM

Ken Pascoe found this car for me about a year and a half ago, after telling him that I was looking for a good 70 Z for driver to go to local shows and cruises.

This is an LA build car that the original owner from Southern California, where it had been since new, sold to his nephew in Maine in September of 2001. It has a super nice all original sheet metal body that had original paint, with only some minor touch up work done on it. It also had a 3 piece rear spoiler added to it, which really bothered me. The car had headers installed on it, but the original exhaust manifolds, complete smog system, and even the cut of pieces from the original head pipes were in the trunk.

After driving the car last summer (2004), I stored it for the winter, and then decided to give it the paint job that it deserved when I got it out this spring. I figured that it would only take a few weeks, but it took 5 months. Caleb and I removed the original interior, as well as all of the glass, which we reused, except for the carpet. I replaced the complete grille, including the chrome surround and divider bar, headlight bezels, parking lamp assemblies, weatherstrips, rocker moldings rear hood molding and emblems with NOS parts. Thanks Ebay... All of the other chrome was replated. We pulled off the front sheet metal, detailed the rad support and inner fenders. I tried to clean up the subframe, but it washed off to bare metal, so out came the engine and transmission, as well as the subframe and it all got detailed to the max. You know how it snowballs. The original tie rods and ball joints are still in the car. The only suspension parts needed were the control arm bushings. Not bad for 96,000 miles. I also installed a new Gardner exhaust system.

I have all of the original paperwork for this car, the window sticker, protecto-plate, build sheet, original bill of sale, loan contract, service receipts thru the year 2000, and engine rebuild receipt with all GM parts. Now this car gets the attention that it deserves and is a real blast to drive.

Thank You, Frank Arone

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Dave Rifkin

11-28-2005, 03:39 AM

You guys are killin' me!! That Z is awesome!! I would love to see some pictures of how it looked before the "makeover" I'd like to see what was considered a driver if this is how it turned out.
Beautiful, beautiful car; I only hope I can find one half as nice within my budget.

Salvatore

11-28-2005, 03:44 AM

Man Frank, Nice car! Even nicer than you said it was. Love the floor mounted gas pedal.

Zedder

11-28-2005, 03:56 AM

Gorgeous car Frank http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif Man, those second gen Z's are really growing on me http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Mr70

11-28-2005, 04:00 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/bigeyes.gif
.....WOW!

DarrenX33

11-28-2005, 04:13 AM

I have been waiting for these pictures... Frank it is absolutely beautiful. A job well done. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Hopefully my 2nd gen will look that good someday..

396L35

11-28-2005, 04:14 AM

That is a great looking car Frank.. Hey does Caleb need an older brother??? I am up for adoption!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

DarrenX33

11-28-2005, 04:22 AM

Step to the back of the line Mark. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

MosportGreen66

11-28-2005, 04:28 AM

Absolutely beautiful.
I am truly speechless http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
M40/LT1/what rear?

396L35

11-28-2005, 04:29 AM

Your just jealous D because I asked first... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

DarrenX33

11-28-2005, 04:33 AM

Ok your right. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

396L35

11-28-2005, 04:46 AM

Plus your too old and Frank doesn't want to be a Grampa yet!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

camarojoe

11-28-2005, 04:47 AM

Super cool Z Frank... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Charley Lillard

11-28-2005, 04:53 AM

Can I have it ?

Stuart Adams

11-28-2005, 05:22 AM

Awesome car Frank. Charley left out he wants it CHEAP, LOL. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/CharleySucks.gif

Jacsey 70Z

11-28-2005, 05:23 AM

The car looks Great Frank, I was wondering if you've been working on it after we talked about it at Carlisle. Great Job, like always.

Belair62

11-28-2005, 05:33 AM

Real nice Frank...these cars just have the look.

Xplantdad

11-28-2005, 06:08 AM

I think this car is just "right"...everything about it is just so cool...

Frank, ya wanna let me borrow it (since you're not going to let Charley have it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif) so I can take it to Pavillions? I promise I'll keep it nice and clean. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Thanks for sending the pictures and the write up http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

11-28-2005, 07:19 AM

Love that Blue http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif, It was nice meeting you at SC8.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Seattle Sam

11-28-2005, 07:47 AM

Wow, beautiful Z - I hope my L78 looks that nice one day!
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

JoeG

11-28-2005, 08:26 AM

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif Clean Z---The amber lights in the front remind me of the Lucas Flamethrowers-----Did the 3 piece rear spoiler first show up in '71??

kwhizz

11-28-2005, 03:38 PM

What a beautiful car......Love that color combo.....Thanks for restoring a piece of history......

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

MosportGreen66

11-28-2005, 05:20 PM

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Did the 3 piece rear spoiler first show up in '71??

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Yep, or as a COPO 9796 in 1970.

Jeff H

11-28-2005, 05:36 PM

Great looking car! Did you say that interior is still the original? If so, wow!

budnate

11-28-2005, 06:03 PM

need to chime in also..WOW very nice! especially the blue int...you wont see another like that everyday..stunning!

SS427

11-28-2005, 06:22 PM

VERY nice ride Frank! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Rick

47Hammer

11-29-2005, 12:09 AM

Great looking car! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif I hope mine ends up looking that good. I also like the blue interior on the '70's more than the '69's. Much cleaner. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

ss427copo

11-29-2005, 06:02 AM

How many ways can you say SA-WEETTTTT? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gifx1000

musclecarjohn

11-29-2005, 06:10 AM

Most awesome...that is a killer Z and a great color combo.
Great job,you should be very proud of her! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Mine should be coming up in a few weeks...right Bruce? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Mr Yenko

11-29-2005, 06:13 AM

WOW...Uncle Frank and Caleb did it again with this fine looking 2nd. GEN Camaro. I can't wait to see it this coming weekend in person.
The "MOF" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

Xplantdad

11-29-2005, 06:44 AM

[ QUOTE ]
Most awesome...that is a killer Z and a great color combo.
Great job,you should be very proud of her! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Mine should be coming up in a few weeks...right Bruce? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Yep John...you're right! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Z-11 396

11-29-2005, 04:46 PM

Frank, Fantastic looking '' Z '', love the color, inside, and out, great story too....Kasey... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

farone

11-29-2005, 05:50 PM

Thanks for all of the comments on the car... We are looking foreward to enjoying this one.... I will try to post some before pics.

Frank

farone

11-29-2005, 05:58 PM

Before pics maybe ????

farone

11-29-2005, 06:02 PM

Another

farone

11-29-2005, 06:09 PM

engine

farone

11-29-2005, 06:10 PM

Interior

MosportGreen66

11-29-2005, 07:07 PM

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Interior

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Frank... did you replace the carpet?
If so, what outfit did you purchase it from?

Thank you!

farone

11-29-2005, 07:43 PM

Yes, It came from Auto Custom Carpet

farone

11-29-2005, 10:26 PM

Parts that were in the trunk

farone

11-29-2005, 10:28 PM

Paperwork

Salvatore

11-29-2005, 11:04 PM

I love it Frank! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

70-SS/RS-L78

11-30-2005, 12:21 AM

VERY-VERY NICE http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif
Ya just gota love them 2-Gen Camaro’s http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

DaJudge

11-30-2005, 01:14 AM

Very nice, Mulsanne Blue is my favorite http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

mwh

11-30-2005, 01:48 AM

Beautiful car. Just curious who re-plated your power brake booster?

-Marc

KENNY_PASCOE

11-30-2005, 04:37 AM

IF IT HAD MORE PAPERWORK I'D BUY THE CAR BACK. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif AWESOME LOOKING CAR IN PERSON. TOUGH TO FIND THEM THIS GOOD ANYMORE. KP http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Xplantdad

11-30-2005, 04:41 AM

That paperwork is awesome...WOW!

12bolt

11-30-2005, 04:32 PM

Got to love them "Split Bumper" Cars! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif wonderful History as well as being Just a well Optioned car. This is the first 2nd Gen. Camaro I have really looked at in a long time. This Particular Model was and still is My Favorite of them! Congratulations on an effort well executed! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

mrrec

11-30-2005, 05:40 PM

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/bigeyes.gif
.....WOW!

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DITTO.

One of Chevrolet's sharpest cars, period. Beautiful, Frank.
Dave

Stefano

11-30-2005, 10:03 PM

Awesome!

70Z

11-30-2005, 10:33 PM

Great example of a 2nd gen Z to say the least..Well done!!!

Nice to see all he new found interest in these cars. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Motion Camaro

12-01-2005, 05:30 AM

The second set of pics show the tall rear spoiler.
Is that the same car???? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Xplantdad

12-01-2005, 05:34 AM

[ QUOTE ]
The second set of pics show the tall rear spoiler.
Is that the same car???? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif 

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From the beginning of his write up...

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This is an LA build car that the original owner from Southern California, where it had been since new, sold to his nephew in Maine in September of 2001. It has a super nice all original sheet metal body that had original paint, with only some minor touch up work done on it. It also had a 3 piece rear spoiler added to it, which really bothered me. The car had headers installed on it, but the original exhaust manifolds, complete smog system, and even the cut of pieces from the original head pipes were in the trunk.

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Motion Camaro

12-01-2005, 05:41 AM

Thanks "X", I missed that.... very cool http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

musclecarjohn

12-02-2005, 12:24 AM

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Great example of a 2nd gen Z to say the least..Well done!!!

Nice to see all he new found interest in these cars. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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New found?
I've been waiting since 1979 (the year I bought my '70 1/2 RS)for these to gain "1969" exposure and value...so I've been cheering them on for awhile. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

I've been a big fan of one of the cleanest-looking body styles ever built...one that is timeless in design...and about as pure a styling exercise as one could imagine.It evokes memories of Jaguar with the front-end and Ferrari with the D80 spoiler out back.All this in 1970..! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

I too am glad to see these cars are being recognized...finally! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Alan X77 Hugger

12-02-2005, 12:58 AM

Frank,
Awesome car, with paperwork to back it up. You did a great job with it as well. Love that color!!! Nice to meet you at Vette Fest this year. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

68l30

12-02-2005, 08:15 PM

Looks sweet http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif .......

Steve http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Supercar_Kid

12-02-2005, 09:18 PM

Lookin' good Frank. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Kim_Howie

12-02-2005, 10:18 PM

super nice car Frank http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

TOM K

12-02-2005, 11:15 PM

Great car / Great team !!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

Chevy454

12-03-2005, 01:22 AM

You guys gotta quit posting these cool 2nd gens...I'm starting to want one!

hvychev

12-03-2005, 06:44 AM

Very Nice Frank! Man you guys have the cars over dere in PA! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Mr Yenko

12-06-2005, 06:11 AM

Yeah those BoYz in Pa. got there $@%t together. There is a NEW car in town and its name is "SEXUAL CHOCOLATE" just ask KC and the Sunshine Band AKA: The SHOE.
THE "MOF" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif