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Zedder
05-29-2006, 08:46 PM
Since there seems to be a lot of interest in "barn finds" lately, here's another one for you.

I found this car about a month ago and completed the purchase of it last week. It is another previously undiscovered '67 Z-28 that has been sitting in storage since 1987. The previous owner bought the car in 1981 from Dahmer Chevrolet in Independance, MO and drove the car for a few years until deciding to start a resto. Well, kids and a divorce got in the way and the car sat pretty much undisturbed for the past 19 years.

It is a factory Tuxedo Black car that is nicely optioned with black deluxe interior, console, tach and gauges, fold-down back seat, all tinted glass, am/fm radio, rear speaker, rear defroster, style trim, and a 4.56 posi! As will see from the pics, it got the full day two treatment with chrome, Accel coil, traction bars, cowl hood, spoilers, Z-28 emblems, etc. The original block is out of the car for safe keeping and there is a fresh '68 302 short block in the car with the heads, distributor, intake etc. from the '67 motor on it. Tranny and rear are also original.

The car should be here by mid-June and I'll complete the disassembly and then I think it is going down to PA for a little resto work http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

I am going to start researching the car's history shortly, but so far I know that it started out in the Topeka, Kansas area and was drag raced when new. Enjoy the pics...

Zedder
05-29-2006, 08:47 PM
Circa 1981 exterior...

Zedder
05-29-2006, 08:48 PM
Circa 1981 engine bay...

Zedder
05-29-2006, 08:52 PM
As found exterior...

Zedder
05-29-2006, 08:54 PM
The other side...

Zedder
05-29-2006, 08:56 PM
As found interior...

Zedder
05-29-2006, 08:58 PM
Underhood...

Zedder
05-29-2006, 09:00 PM
Fold-down seat...

Zedder
05-29-2006, 09:02 PM
Mint floors...

TDW
05-29-2006, 09:09 PM
Wow..Nice Mark. What is the story as to how you found it?

PeteLeathersac
05-29-2006, 10:07 PM
Congrats....really nice Mark!!! . I was wondering what happened on this and was gonna' ask you after seeing last weeks postings. .
So you got both an MO & the original MP blocks w/ the deal? .
Where's the tag pic, can't see the 4L from here??? .
Black too....beautiful!!!

~ Pete

Zedder
05-29-2006, 10:31 PM
Thanks guys. Tony, the previous owner found me through my web site and had a few questions about the car. We began emailing back and forth and then spoke on the phone a few times before he mentioned that he was considering selling the car. We worked on the deal for about 2 weeks before we finally came an agreement and finalized the deal.

Pete, the original motor is an MO motor also and it came with the car. The 4L is there...trust me http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

firstgenaddict
05-29-2006, 11:26 PM
Nice car Mark.
You seem to find most of the "barn find" 67 Z's... congrats... the time and effort that you have put into your "network" have paid many dividends (for you and others).

Zedder
05-30-2006, 12:24 AM
Thanks James. Good "talking" with you last week...best of luck on your search! Let me know if I can help http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Xplantdad
05-30-2006, 01:15 AM
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mr396
05-30-2006, 03:16 AM
What a great find.congrats. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

Zedder
05-30-2006, 04:25 AM
Sorry Les, this one's not for sale http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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

Zedder
08-02-2006, 07:35 PM
I got some more history on the car and thought that I would post it here to see if it jogs anyone's memory...In 1976 the car was being driven to Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas and was black with no stripes at the time. It developed a noisy rear axle and was sold to Scott P. Scott restored the car and showed it at the 1977 World of Wheels car show where it took best of show. He added the Cowl hood, spoilers, Z-28 emblems and chrome underhood. I spoke to the fellow who painted the car and he said it was absolutely gorgeous! Unfortunately, Scott passed away and although his family has been great at trying to get me more info on the car, I am stuck at this point! Anyone remember the car????

As for the car, it is up here now and we are stripping it currently. It is scheduled to go into the bodyshop in November and should be back for final assembly in May or June. My son and I can't wait to get it back http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

SMGCO
08-03-2006, 06:14 AM
Sounds good Mark. I'm sure you are prepared for a good workout.

TimG
02-01-2007, 05:51 PM
Dead ringer for the one Chris P. brought to the Vettefest in November. What a great find....

P.J.
02-01-2007, 05:59 PM
Good one Mark
PJ

Zedder
02-01-2007, 06:07 PM
Thanks guys. Yes Tim, Chris sent me some pics of his car and I have one as my screen saver at home http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif The neat thing about this car is the number of options that it has, which in addition to it being black makes it very desirable. I really hope it finds a good home http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif