Fall 08 Chevy Vettefest 69 Z/28 Feature Showcase

[bashton]

Since I don't think it is ever too early to get the ball rolling, I am excited to announce another neat Special Showcase for the next Nickey Chicago Chevy Vettefest, November 22-23, 2008.

Our own DarrenX33 has agreed to put together a very special collection of 1969 Camaro Z/28's.

The goal is to have one of each of the colors that were offered in 69 and I am happy to announce that Darren has already lined up more then 10 through the incredible support of the sYc. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

I will let Darren take it from here to announce some of what he has in store for us, but suffice it say, this will be another incredible collection of real-deal documented Musclecars.

Once again, my hat is off to the sYc Comunity, who constantly help me in my quest to continue to "raise the bar" to produce the finest All Indoor All Chevy Show and Swap Meet in the world! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

BA

[SS427]

Just keeps gettin' better and better! Nice going Darren. In a couple of years this show will have the best of the best iron anywhere in the country and with the help of a couple of Eastern guys and at least one over in Europe, some of the best cars in the world!

[ORIGLS6]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif to DC² http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Xplantdad]

You go D! (And everyone else too... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif)

[Postsedan]

Darren....will make this display a thing of beauty. Looking forward to yet another Great Vette Fest.

I will be helping Jody Schmeisser bring his beautiful Dusk Blue / Blue Guts Z-28 ...that he has owned since the mid 70`s. Awesome!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2008/P1010897-1.jpg

Dan.

[tabooo]

Hey Darren,
It's only April and your over half way great job.any difficult colors let us know.

[DarrenX33]

Ok, thanks much guys for the compliments. This is going to be a great event. I am hoping we can pull this off and get every color. I know its going to be a challenge but I think with the help of everyone here we can fill in the rest of the cars and get it done. With the help of many others I have 12 of 18 colors accounted for so far. I will post a complete list of what I have so far shortly. We have a few cars undergoing resto right now so the timer is counting down in for instance, Homer. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

What I can say right now is what colors have yet to be accounted for. And as you can imagine, these are the tough ones. So if anyone has or can find someone with a real deal example in the following colors we'll be complete. Because we are trying for one of each, in the event I get more that one color signed up the 2nd car would be on a back up list. Level of commitment will play in there as well. I hope not to upset anyone with this method of selection but I really think if we can pull this off it will be really something. Has it been done yet since Norwood? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
PM me or send me an email at [email protected]

Looking for:

Olympic Gold
Champange
Burgundy
Glacier Blue
Cortez Silver

Also, I have a Fathom Green Berger Z penciled in from Souderton. Maybe with enough PMs and phone calls we can get it there? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif Peer pressure guys. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[bkhpah]

The Steinmans want to bring there SCW restored Hugger/black top RS/Z. I imagine orange is taken, but are you taking more than one? Really get crazy and have the different stripe combos's too..BKH

[bkhpah]

There was a Burgandy Z at VF a few years ago. Real nice car. Maybe you can search it down..BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[Charley Lillard]

Tell me you have the killer Burnished Brown Z28 coming that was there at the fall Vettefest. I want to see more of that car.

[Postsedan]

Darren,

Do you have a rare Butternut Yellow Z?

Dan.

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
Tell me you have the killer Burnished Brown Z28 coming that was there at the fall Vettefest. I want to see more of that car.

[/ QUOTE ]

Yeah Charley, John K. and I were putting the plan together at Spring Vettefest. He's in, get your ticket. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
Darren,

Do you have a rare Butternut Yellow Z?

Dan.

[/ QUOTE ]

Butternut coming from the land where "Supercars get driven". http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
There was a Burgandy Z at VF a few years ago. Real nice car. Maybe you can search it down..BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Looking for info on this car. Contact or the year/season it was at Vettefest. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Darren,I think that car was from Milan Ill. Burgandy with red or orange stripes? It was on ebay a couple of years ago, but I don't think it sold. If this is the car your looking for, I'll see if I can find him for you.

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Darren....I remember a "Nickey" Burgandy 1969 Z28 that went through the Mecum auction a couplle of times and was a really nice car. Steve Bimby knows of this car and maybe he can help you track down where the car is now and who owns it.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l232/rmitch120/tn_DSCF0066-1.jpg

[bashton]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Tell me you have the killer Burnished Brown Z28 coming that was there at the fall Vettefest. I want to see more of that car.

[/ QUOTE ]

Yeah Charley, John K. and I were putting the plan together at Spring Vettefest. He's in, get your ticket. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Charlie; I have a very special present for you also, something that a select few members saw, but can not be shown to the public...at least not at our family-friendly event! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

BA

[bashton]

[ QUOTE ]
Darren,I think that car was from Milan Ill. Burgandy with red or orange stripes? It was on ebay a couple of years ago, but I don't think it sold. If this is the car your looking for, I'll see if I can find him for you.

[/ QUOTE ]

Anyone remember exactly which show it was at? (Spring or Fall and what year?) If we can narrow it down, I can dig into the files.

BA

[Alan X77 Hugger]

Darren, great job putting this together. I look forward to seeing all the Z's. I would think it's going to be quite a task to find some of the rare colors, Good Luck! Rich G. had a good idea to find one of each color regular Z and one each w/ RS-Z option. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif
Alan

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

Alan,
Hope you are bringing your RS to Vette fest.I decided to take a chance and bring my Z to cover the color white.
Mark

[DarrenX33]

Still looking guys...

Champange
Burgundy
Glacier Blue
Cortez Silver http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[69L78]

I would like to bring my Burgundy JL8 but it is partially disassembled getting read to go to a certain paint shop in Homer City.

[tabooo]

Darren,
I'll work on the burgundy one,i have a friend out west (Quad Cities)with a burgundy Z.I'll keep you posted.
Thanks
Mike

[pSYCo]

[ QUOTE ]
The Steinmans want to bring there SCW restored Hugger/black top RS/Z. I imagine orange is taken, but are you taking more than one? Really get crazy and have the different stripe combos's too..BKH

[/ QUOTE ] YES !!!!more, MORE, MORE !!!!!!

[sYc]

Any member who would like to attend Fall Chevy Vettefest and for whatever reason is not included in the either of the special showcases ('69 Z and Hi-Po Nova) is more then welcome to be part of the sYc showcase. You will receive all of the same perks and get to hang out with some really neat folks.

[bkhpah]

I'm gonna' wing it here, but I think the Burgandy Z was about 7 to 8 years ago. I think the car was a spoilerless car with a spoiler on the front. I'm thinking VE3 for some reason and a ZL2 hood. One of the more memorable cars at the show for me that year. It just looked nice in that color..BKH

[Kurt S]

[ QUOTE ]
Still looking guys...

Champange
Burgundy
Glacier Blue
Cortez Silver

[/ QUOTE ]
Champagne will be a problem. I know of only one Z in that color and it was in primer on ebay a while back.

Glad you found a butternut yellow car. Very few Z's in that color. That's the toughest color (that actually has cars in that color) for that exhibit.

Glacier Blue will require some digging, but they are around. About the same # of those as burgundy Z's.

Cortez silver Z's - they made a bunch, just have to find an owner.

[tabooo]

olredalert,
Hey Bill we can use your help locating the following 69 Z-28 for Chev/Vettefest fall feature showcase they must be the color that is listed below.
1.Champange
2.Burgundy
3.Glacier Blue
4.Cortez Silver
Thanks
Tabooo/Mike P.

[olredalert]

------You guys are going to have to bring a defibrilator to shock my memory!!! Maybe if I just keep running into walls or something........Bill S

[tabooo]

Hey Bill,
You don't have to run into walls or anything,just grab your cold beer sit back and return to OZ you know the land of the Old Zees......

[tabooo]

Darren,
I found the burg.w/red stripes and he will be ready for the feature showcase.PM me for details.
Mike

[Seattle Sam]

[ QUOTE ]
Still looking guys...

Champange
Burgundy
Glacier Blue
Cortez Silver http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I believe Kevin Suydam still has this burgundy Z from Nickey, although it is slightly modified...

http://corvettes-musclecars.com/Collections/Photo%20Gallery/1969%20Nickey%20L88%20427%20Z28%20Camaro/69NickeyZ28RHS.jpg

http://corvettes-musclecars.com/cgi-bin/...%20Z28%20Camaro (http://corvettes-musclecars.com/cgi-bin/emAlbum.cgi?c=show_thumbs;p=1969%20Nickey%20L88%20 427%20Z28%20Camaro)

[70 Forest Green Zee]

That's a very nice car Sam but that's not the one that was here at the Mecum auction...the one I was reffering to had white stripes...

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l232/rmitch120/tn_DSCF0066-1.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l232/rmitch120/tn_DSCF0068.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l232/rmitch120/tn_DSCF0067.jpg

[Stefano]

Both are very nice cars. The one with the White Stripes is a Nickey Sold Z28 while Kevin's ia a "Nickey" Super Car Conversion.

The engine/background on my home page is the L88 in Kevin's Nickey.

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Steve...do you know who owns this car now? I'm sure that Darren would love to include it in the Fall Vettefest 69 Z display...and it's a color he still needs!

[Stefano]

Yes, and I'll probably see him at the Mecum Spring Classic.

[sixtiesmuscle]

Kevin's car is Garnet Red.

[tabooo]

Steve,
The burgundy car was located and he will be @ the Chev/Vette Fest this fall.We sure can use your help locating the champange car.
Thanks
Trouble/Mike

[DarrenX33]

Nice work Mike. Looking forward to seeing this car. It's an original owner car to boot! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[DarrenX33]

Here is some of the list...

Tuxedo Black - Mike Piecyk
Butternut Yellow - Dru Diesner
Dover White - Mark Knecht
Dusk Blue - Jody Schmeisser
Garnet Red - Dale Kengott
Azure Turquoise - Mark Bulaw
Frost Green - Frank Arone (current being restored)
Burnished Brown - John Karvonen
Olympic Gold - Steve Killian (current being restored)
Lemans Blue - Kent & Tommy Mathison
Daytona Yellow - Rich Gregory

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
Here is some of the list...

Tuxedo Black - Mike Piecyk
Butternut Yellow - Dru Diesner
Dover White - Mark Knecht
Dusk Blue - Jody Schmeisser
Garnet Red - Dale Kengott
Azure Turquoise - Mark Bulaw
Frost Green - Frank Arone (current being restored)
Burnished Brown - John Karvonen
Olympic Gold - Steve Killian (current being restored)
Lemans Blue - Kent & Tommy Mathison
Daytona Yellow - Rich Gregory

[/ QUOTE ]

Adding:

Burgundy (red stripes!) - Dan Rettig

Thanks for joining in Dan. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Now we need to get our Fathom Green Z in from Souderton PA. If anyone can help let me know.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[bashton]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Here is some of the list...

Tuxedo Black - Mike Piecyk
Butternut Yellow - Dru Diesner
Dover White - Mark Knecht
Dusk Blue - Jody Schmeisser
Garnet Red - Dale Kengott
Azure Turquoise - Mark Bulaw
Frost Green - Frank Arone (current being restored)
Burnished Brown - John Karvonen
Olympic Gold - Steve Killian (current being restored)
Lemans Blue - Kent & Tommy Mathison
Daytona Yellow - Rich Gregory

[/ QUOTE ]

Adding:

Burgundy (red stripes!) - Dan Rettig

Thanks for joining in Dan. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Now we need to get our Fathom Green Z in from Souderton PA. If anyone can help let me know.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Excuse my "French"...but Holy Sh**!!!!

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

BA

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
Now we need to get our Fathom Green Z in from Souderton PA.

[/ QUOTE ]

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/flag.gif

[mockingbird812]

HO?

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
HO?

[/ QUOTE ]

HO? who are you calling a HO? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[LITTLE TOMMIE]

tell Dale Kengott to bring his rally green 69 z28\jl8 car

[DarrenX33]

Adding Hugger Orange...

Tuxedo Black - Mike Piecyk
Butternut Yellow - Dru Diesner
Dover White - Mark Knecht
Dusk Blue - Jody Schmeisser
Garnet Red - Dale Kengott
Azure Turquoise - Mark Bulaw
Frost Green - Frank Arone (current being restored)
Burnished Brown - John Karvonen
Olympic Gold - Steve Killian (current being restored)
Lemans Blue - Kent & Tommy Mathison
Daytona Yellow - Rich Gregory
Burgundy (red stripes!) - Dan Rettig
Hugger Orange - The Steinmans

Still looking for Glacier Blue, Champange and Cortez Silver.

Fathom Green from TastyKake land looking promising. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
tell Dale Kengott to bring his rally green 69 z28\jl8 car

[/ QUOTE ]

I think that color's already covered. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif (at least it better be! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif)

[jl8dale]

Yes, the Rally Green is already covered. I'll just bring the red one. Should be a great collection!

[Tommy_Mathison]

Awesome work Darren! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

I agree! Looks like another killer Vettefest!

[DarrenX33]

Ok one more...

Tuxedo Black - Mike Piecyk
Butternut Yellow - Dru Diesner
Dover White - Mark Knecht
Dusk Blue - Jody Schmeisser
Garnet Red - Dale Kengott
Azure Turquoise - Mark Bulaw
Frost Green - Frank Arone (current being restored)
Burnished Brown - John Karvonen
Olympic Gold - Steve Killian (current being restored)
Lemans Blue - Kent & Tommy Mathison
Daytona Yellow - Rich Gregory
Burgundy (red stripes!) - Dan Rettig
Hugger Orange - The Steinmans
Rallye Green - X33

[DarrenX33]

Check this out..

On November 8 1968 Dan Rettig picked up his new Z/28. At the showcase in November we are going to celebrate the cars 40th birthday. How cool is that? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/scan.jpg

[Rixls6]

That IS cool! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[MosportGreen66]

[ QUOTE ]
Check this out..

On November 8 1968 Dan Rettig picked up his new Z/28. At the showcase in November we are going to celebrate the cars 40th birthday. How cool is that? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/scan.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

Burgundy/red stripes/flat hood/spoil-less? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Burgundy/Red. That's Sweet! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[bashton]

That's awesome! I'll provide the cake.

BA

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

That is different,never knew you could get red stripes,always thought white or black.Did Dan have to pay extra for the red stripes?? It is a cool combo.

[pSYCo]

[ QUOTE ]
Check this out..

On November 8 1968 Dan Rettig picked up his new Z/28. At the showcase in November we are going to celebrate the cars 40th birthday. How cool is that? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/scan.jpg

[/ QUOTE ] AWESOME photo !!!!!!!

[chads454Ls6]

Awesome assortment Darren! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[tabooo]

Hey Darren,
I see you got Dan's pic,I'm trying to send you the new ones(2007)but having a rough time w/the E-mail address.
Mike P.

[Salvatore]

Man Dans car is killer! That is real close to my Z. I have an 11D car. Awsome car Dan!!!!

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
Hey Darren,
I see you got Dan's pic,I'm trying to send you the new ones(2007)but having a rough time w/the E-mail address.
Mike P.

[/ QUOTE ]

Yeah I have the more current ones. But maybe we hold off on posting them so there is something to look forward to at the show? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[47Hammer]

Oh, come on Darren, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif go ahead and post the pictures and we'll still have plenty to check out at the show. I think we need a little something to hold us over. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[firstgenaddict]

Burgundy Z's got Red stripes Automatically, the only color to get red ones...

[Mr70]

That sounds right,be it a burgundy hardtop or black V/top Z/28.
If it came with a parchment vinyl or convertible top-(non Z/28 here of course),it would've received white stripes then.

[Chevyman]

In 40 years that's the first time I ever heard that red stripes are the norm. "Oh you painted those on that there car, white is correct" is what I usually hear. Even Jerry M. doubted the legitimacy. The car next to it on the new car lot at the time was lemans blue with white stripes. I'm still glad that I bought this one!

[bashton]

[ QUOTE ]
In 40 years that's the first time I ever heard that red stripes are the norm. "Oh you painted those on that there car, white is correct" is what I usually hear. Even Jerry M. doubted the legitimacy. The car next to it on the new car lot at the time was lemans blue with white stripes. I'm still glad that I bought this one!

[/ QUOTE ]

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

BA

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
Burgundy Z's got Red stripes Automatically, the only color to get red ones...

[/ QUOTE ]

Considering the black SS red stripe cars I have seen. Wouldn't that be a possibility for a Z as well??

Dan- Welcome aboard! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[DarrenX33]

And for the "arm twisters". http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Dan- Feel free to add any additional comments regarding the history of this awesome car.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/DSC00101.jpg

[ORIGLS6]

Cool license. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

BTW, here's another Burgundy/Red Stripe example. Doug Dennis' Fred Gibb sold L-78 car. (photo by Mr. Blythe.)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Super%20Car%20Reunion%209/Saturday/tn_6DougDennisRear.jpg

[Chevyman]

On non Z cars D91 Band stripe, D96 Pin Stripe, and DX1 Sport Stripe (Hockey Stick) red is the standard color. The dealer order guide maintains that only black or white stripes are available for the RPO Z28 special performance equipment. This is why Jerry M. demands specific paperwork showing that my car came from Norwood with this color combo, in order to put it in his book, which I have none. I had ordered a Dusk Blue Rally in late Sept. At about the first of Nov. I would go by the dealership everyday after work (4:25pm) to see if it came in. On Nov. 7 there appeared for the first time my burg. car and a lemans blue as I made my daily pass. I looked around to see if perhaps my Dusk Blue came in with these, but Danny Miller, the detail man, said no only these came in this morning, they were serviced, he washed them and put them both on the lot by 2:30pm. This is why I know that the dealer did not special paint the car like I am accused of for 40 years. The other reason that I know that the dealer did not paint the red stripes is because when a friend backed into the nose of the car, the dealership body shop manager scratched his head and butt for a day trying to figure out how to match the stripe color! Had he painted those stripes on the car he probably would have known the proper paint mix is my point. Anyway I went in to check on my ordered car and the sales manager said he had no production date for my car yet. I asked if I could take the Burgandy one since I was an impatient 18 year old punk. He said yes and I told him that I would be in the next night with my co-signor (Dad) to pick up the car. So the next night Nov. 8 at 5:00pm I drove away thinking life doesn't get better than this. At 8:00 I was getting my first ticket on the Davenport, Ia. one ways! I drove 332 miles the first night and never left town. I filled up three times with sunoco 34cent gas for a total of $12.80 and got home at about 2:30 am on the 9th. The paperwork is dated for sat. Nov. 9th because the girls had already gone home on friday. I'm sorry that at my age I can no longer remember details, so if anyone asks specific questions I may not be able to answer.

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
At 8:00 I was getting my first ticket on the Davenport, Ia. one ways! I drove 332 miles the first night and never left town. I filled up three times with sunoco 34cent gas for a total of $12.80 and got home at about 2:30 am on the 9th.

[/ QUOTE ]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif And my Dad thought I was the only kid who had ever done anything like that.
The night I got my license I put over 150 miles on a '55 Olds and never left the city limits. He was steaming!

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

[Chevyman]

That story is a lot funnier than mine!

[Xplantdad]

You have a really neat Z Dan!

Thanks for helping Darren out in the showcase. Darren is number 1 in my book! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Xplantdad]

And "Mr. Cumby"...what's with the "Mr. Blythe" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Davenport cops didn't have a great deal of patience, especially with folks from the "other side" of the river. Was Danny Miller one of the owners of the Millers a go go 66 chevelle that used to run the streets back then?

[Chevyman]

Man, have you peg it! Let the "MIller Hi Life Rock & Roll" The badest Chevelles! They had the words Miller A Go Go painted on the quarter panels
As a kid I couldn't beleive wheel standing street machines! Remember Bill Lindle Auto Sales along 4th street, which was the one way west? He would have all kinds of street rods for sale. Lots of shoe boxes that flat ass hauled the mail! He still has the light blue 57 post with the "Fabulous 409" that pulled the wheels on the Davenport ones! I would have loved to see him race Grumpy at the World series of drag racing in cordova, Il in 1968!

[olredalert]

------Dan,,,Your memory seems better than most guys our age to me!!! I often remember stuff like you but cant remember what I had for breakfast. Gotta remember the important stuff, ya know. I cant wait to take a look at your car this fall. That will be a treat.......Bill S

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
Darren is number 1 in my book!

[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks buddy but I think you probably meant number 2. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
And "Mr. Cumby"...what's with the "Mr. Blythe" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

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It's all about respect. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif (with a touch of 'legal disclaimer')http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

Dan,
Great story and may i say you have a nice color combo of a car.Can't wait to see it at Vette Fest this fall and I like the pics that Darren posted too.

[DarrenX33]

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Burgundy Z's got Red stripes Automatically, the only color to get red ones...


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[ QUOTE ]
That sounds right,be it a burgundy hardtop or black V/top Z/28.
If it came with a parchment vinyl or convertible top-(non Z/28 here of course),it would've received white stripes then.

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Just an FYI- There is the Burgundy Z w/JL8 unrestored that has no vinyl top, white interior and white stripes. It was featured in the MacNeish book. So that theory isn't quite accurate.

[Chevyman]

You guys might be getting tired of me after last night, however some may be interested in more details of Nov, 8, 1968. So like I was saying there was a lemans blue with white stripes sitting next to the burgandy car. It had an euro bumper and a front mounted antenna. Dealers did little mixes of options just to keep it interesting. D80s were on stop thats why my Dusk Blue hadn't come in yet and since I was growing impatient, I bought the burg. Since the burg. has a rear mount antenna I doubt if a D80 would even be available. There was a tremendous price increase over 68's and dealers felt the need to keep them as cheap as posible. Mine listed for $3854.70 and it is really basic. No tint even. The dumb thing the dealer did was ordering the standard gear with M21. I have to ride the clutch 200 feet just to get it going from a dead stop! 4.56s is actually the best fit for a M21. I see why the second series of Zs came with 8K tachs. I wind the needle half way around again going to 2nd. One Friday night coming out of Debs Drive Inn I powered 2nd at who knows what 8K, 85k I havn't a clue, kaboom the clutch exploded and fortunatly it went down instead of up and there was debris flying around scooting down the street in front of me. The explosion sheered the imput shaft off flush at the tranny even. The case wasn't hurt so I still have the vin on the side of the case. The dealer was only 2 blocks away so we pushed it down in front of the service doors, by Monday morning there must have been 15 Muscle cars sitting in front with simular problems. Factory defects were real common back then!!!!

[camarojoe]

Neat story... I can just imagine Chevy service bays filled with nearly new Chevelles, Camaros, and Novas on the lifts with Muncies and 12 bolts scattered about on the shop floor... woulda been a cool era to live in. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

That Burgundy/Red is a wacky looking combo...I like it because it's an oddball, but it seems strange they thought that was an OK color for red stripes, yet you couldn't get red Z/28 stripes on a black or white Z with red guts, or on Cortez Silver, or...

[ORIGLS6]

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Neat story... I can just imagine Chevy service bays filled with nearly new Chevelles, Camaros, and Novas on the lifts with Muncies and 12 bolts scattered about on the shop floor... woulda been a cool era to live in. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif


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Definitely! It was a remarkable time. But that's why us Geezers are still hanging around with you young guns. We're reliving those days and watching you guys outta the corner of our eyes to make sure you get it right. When we're satisfied everything is in good hands, we'll fade away. So far you're doin pretty good,......... but we're havin fun too so be patient with us, OK? We ain't goin anywhere for a while! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Chevyman]

I have a theory that I can only speculate what probably happened the day 1,2,or 3 burgandy cars came down the line early in the production year. Mine was built 2nd week of Oct. I'll cover that some time. The bed is looking good to me for now.

[Chevyman]

I have to add just one more thing for Joe Barr. Almost any combination was available. Like an Impala Wagon with a 427 4spd. I remember a blue C10 with a red interior. I had a friend that ordered a 64 Chevelle SS loaded with a 230 six cylinder in it! Everybody loved buckets but a few ordered bench seats with 4spds and now they are loved. From the time I was 10 years old I went to the show room every fall to get one of every sales brochure and of course I still have them all.

[Xplantdad]

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Neat story... I can just imagine Chevy service bays filled with nearly new Chevelles, Camaros, and Novas on the lifts with Muncies and 12 bolts scattered about on the shop floor... woulda been a cool era to live in. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif


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Definitely! It was a remarkable time. But that's why us Geezers are still hanging around with you young guns. We're reliving those days and watching you guys outta the corner of our eyes to make sure you get it right. When we're satisfied everything is in good hands, we'll fade away. So far you're doin pretty good,......... but we're havin fun too so be patient with us, OK? We ain't goin anywhere for a while! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Dennis...you definitely have a way with words! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

Dan, please share more of your stories. Us people that are in between Dennis and Joe (that's me...actually closer to Dennis than Joe http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif ) would love to hear them.

And I agree with Dennis...I think the future is in good hands... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[69L78]

Darren, That Burgundy car is Jerry's book belongs to me.

[DarrenX33]

Ah! That's right Jeff. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Chevyman]

Did Dale Ellicott own the car before you?

[69L78]

His name is actually Dale Elliott, there was a misprint in the book. Dale sold the car to Roland C. who owned it for 3 or more years and never titled it in his name and then I bought it. Dale lives 60 miles from me and told me the interesting story when he bought the car in 1972 from his best friend. Dale tried to buy the car new at Thomas Chevrolet, but his father would not let him, he recalls 2 JL8 cars in the showroom at the time. Dale's friend bought the car and Dale ordered a new 70 Chevelle SS and eventually left his friend drive the Chevelle and he fell in love with the Chevelle so Dale traded his Chevelle and $200 for the Z/28 in 1972. Car still shows 29k original miles.

[Chevyman]

Cool!

[Schonyenko2]

Do you remember a 68 red L78 nova thar was sold new from Mills.We have the car out here, but can't find the original owner. We've even talked to old Stealy over there, and he said the records are all gone.

[Chevyman]

Yes the records are gone. I remember the day that the office girls dumped the records in the dumpster in August of 1976. Here's why I remember that day. Ken Scheiss and I were salesmen there and we were walking across the lot on a very windy day. We were out checking the inventory when suddenly a piece of paper blew to Ken and wrapped itself around his foot. Here's where everybody is going to call me a liar, But we have witnesses. He reaches down to pick it up and low and behold it was an invoice billed to him for a 71 vega that HE bought new!!!! We walked over to the dumpster and saw dozens of cardboard file boxes in there. The girls got mad at us for not helping them but we were still in shock. That incident was the talk of many a sales meeting after that. We always tried to figure out if it had some strange preminition. This is the honest truth or my name isn't Dan the Chevyman.

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

We'll take your word for it Dan!!!!

[Chevyman]

Thank you!

[Schonyenko2]

I've seen you camaro over at the QCCA expo center car show, and I think we talked about it there. No doubt that it is what it is.
Did you ever see the Yenko deuce that went through Ericksen's, or the 68 Yenko that went through Mills? I've always been puzzled why there were apparently no COPO cars sold from any Quad cities dealerships. Mills, and Ericksens were plugged in well enough that they had to know they were out there. And they knew what Fred Gibb had in LaHarpe.Stealy told us that they had a 68 Gibb car go through there real quick after the owner may have gotten into some trouble on he Ia. side. Though it went out around Kewanee. He couldn't recall this red nova we have here, but he said that was a long time ago, and I know a lot of hipo cars went through Mills.

[Chevyman]

Man you were up late last night! No I do not recall any of those supercars. I got married and drafted in '69, and it's like my interest got diverted for years when it comes to cars. I would love to go back for just one day! I started selling at Mills in Feb. '74 and the management seemed so old. They never told me any stories of the 60s. Terry Seams is still there, started in '68 I think. That's unheard of in the car business. George McClain was the General Manager and he told me stories about Bob Eriksen and He drag racing the '57 demostrators. Bob Eriksen got fired from there and went to Milan, IL. and bought out Ralph Palmer Chev.

[Chevyman]

Wow this forum has been dead lately. Well Darren how about an update on the colors of Zs, other wise I'm going to start telling stories again!

[Xplantdad]

Start already! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Chevyman]

OK you asked! Well it's Saturday morning Nov. 9, 1968 and I had a major problem on my hands. No, I didn't have to work, no my girl friend wasn't late, and no I didn't loose my Beach Boy Albums. The night before I drove over three hundred miles and couldn't wind it past 5500RPM. This was disgraceful and embarassing! After all I had been reading all the magazines about the testing that they had been doing and constantly they talked about 7500-8500RPM. The talk of the day was about the mouse that roars! 800cfm holleys, 2.02 valves, 11 to 1 compression, solid lifter 30/30 cam, and all the rest. Did I own the only 302 pony car in the nation that peaks out at 5500 ? Man I was wreck trying to figure this out. It was pouring rain without any let up, but I was determined to come up with a solution. At wits end I decided it was time to go visit Lee Parks owner of Chevron Speed Shop across the river in Davenport, Ia. When I arrived it was still pouring rain. I went in and explained my major malfunction to Lee and he began to quiz me with all of the usual potential problems. Finally he says let's try something, Chevyman. He suggests that I go out, not him, get the distributor and bring it in. Well after driving clunks for couple of years, I always carried tools with me. Still pouring rain I grab my 9/16 box end that I still have with my other keepsakes for the car, and remove the distributor. I handed it to Lee and he sticks it in his Sun machine. Soon he has it spinning and he asks "did you say it is done at 5500RPM?" Yep. He comes back with "delco points have a very weak spring and what you have is point float." So he sticks in some Mallory Points and heavier weights and lighter advance springs and suggests that I go give it a whirl. Back out in the rain I go. I throw the distributor in the hole, time it close enough by ear, tighten in down, and jump behind the wheel. I was soaked but I had plenty of napkins from Debs Drive Inn from the night before, so I started towelling off. Now it was time for the show. I backed out of the lot onto the street while still coasting backward just ever so slightly, I jammed the Hurst forward into first and dumped the clutch. It roared with tremendous power, I hit all four gears at 7500RPM and only traveled 20 feet. I hit the binders, backed up 15 feet, drove back into the lot, and went in to ask Lee how much do I owe? "That will be $10.00 please." I left the building with a wide grin.

[tabooo]

Hey Chevyman,
Yes,More stories please.

[Xplantdad]

Great story! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[mockingbird812]

Good stuff Dan!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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

[Schonyenko2]

Lee was a pretty cool guy. That place used to be a mad house.The Doug Thorely headers, and super muffs I ran on my deuce came from there. Arnie Beswick used to bring in uncut aluminum heads and have them cut the way he wanted there.
And I think that distributor machine is still down at Ronnie William's, Auto Ron's yet. I think Ronnie bought it from Chevron when they closed.

[Chevyman]

Yes, I heard that Ronnie got some of the stuff from Lee. I have no clue what ever happened to Lee Parks. Do you know anything? By the way after almost 40 years since that day in the rain, I'm still wearing that wide grin. If interested go to guruofrelationships.com Every time I drive the Z it's hard to keep my foot out of it! There is just nothing like 7500 and a big ole holley!

[Dog427435]

Wow - Cool story - tell me more! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Chevyman]

I like your plate. The first time that I went to a car show with my new plate, IBOTNEW, a lady comes up to me and said "That's not how you spell Bought!"
I just figured that she was kidding until she continued do stare at me waiting on a response. I finally told her she was right and I went back and sat down in my lawn chair.

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
I like your plate. The first time that I went to a car show with my new plate, IBOTNEW, a lady comes up to me and said "That's not how you spell Bought!"
I just figured that she was kidding until she continued do stare at me waiting on a response. I finally told her she was right and I went back and sat down in my lawn chair.

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I've run into a few people like that...LOL http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Chevyman]

Yes over the years I've run into some real dandys. Like the lamos (is that a word) than demanded that I come clean on the stripes. Or the know it all that continues to ask what engine is in the car after I just told them it's a bone stock Z/28. Why didn't you keep the black grill in the car? Why did you add bumper guards on the rear but not the front? Why would you go to all of the trouble of installing a Hurst and not put in the Competition Plus? Or the best one is "What did you do with the bubble hood?" or "I know for a fact that all '69 Zs came with spoilers!" I tell those guys, you know, you're absolutely right, and walk away. I'm really a nice guy so don't judge me until we meet in Chicago.

[Xplantdad]

Yep...when I first started to go to cars shows here in AZ...I met up with a guy who knew EVERYTHING about 66 Chevelles...of course he was driving a mid 80's Dodge Caravan...LOL http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[tabooo]

Hey Dan,
Check your P.M.
Thanks
Mike

[njsteve]

[ QUOTE ]
I like your plate. The first time that I went to a car show with my new plate, IBOTNEW, a lady comes up to me and said "That's not how you spell Bought!"
I just figured that she was kidding until she continued do stare at me waiting on a response. I finally told her she was right and I went back and sat down in my lawn chair.

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I had a similar incident when I first put on the license plate 2-RARE. I had some Beevis walk up and ask me what a Two-Rari is?

I told him it was half of a Ferrari and walked away. I think the guy is still standing there in that field scratching his head. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

[DarrenX33]

Guys I'm still looking for:

Cortez Silver
Glacier Blue
and the "needle in the haystack" Champange.

[ORIGLS6]

Geez I kinda thought the Glacier Blue might be tough (although I love the color) but Cortez Silver? Wasn't that a popular color on Zs? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif Maybe someone will pop up with a Silver/Red gut/Red stripe version! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Chevyman]

How does one go about finding these cars? Is there a list of local Camaro Clubs across America that we could contact and ask if the needed cars are there? Is there a national registry? I don't have a clue but I would be willing to help.

[Chevyman]

Is it story time yet?

[tabooo]

Yes it is Dan.

[DarrenX33]

Fire away buddy. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

There is excitement in the air.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Chevyman]

Well alright then!
The vibration story.
I remember it was early Dec.1968 when my friend Mark Collins and I pulled out of Debs Drive Inn and headed south on Rt. 67. We were going home early since it was a work night and things around town were pretty slow. It was a typical cold December night at about 9:00. We decided to take the long way home which would add about three miles to the journey, near Milan, IL. Rt. 67 is a 4 lane divided highway, with a very wide grassy median. As soon as we were well out in the country side, I bore down on the excelerator. The road makes easy twist and turns and mild dips and rises, so 7000 rpm in forth gear is easy enough. I can only estimate at that rpm we were probably cruising at what? 145mph, who knows! Suddenly the most bizarre thing happened I have ever witnessed. A vibration came over the car like I have had never felt on any car. I have lost fan blades but that was like child's play compared to this! I can only describe the feeling as though I was driving over those very high speed bar bumps that are in school parking lots. Only it felt like they were only 10 feet apart! I wear contact lenses and it was like my eye balls were jumping up and down inside of the lenses! What made matters worsen was the fact that the windshield fogged over. I glanced over at Mark and he grabbed the “chicken bar” and stiffened up like he was having a heart attack! From the glow of the dash lights I could tell he was as white as a ghost! Now remember that I told you earlier that the road made minor twist and turns. I was driving totally blind at well over 100 mph. If only I had attended the driving school for the blind, I would have been ok. But there were no braille bumps so what was I to do? Because I knew the road so well I made very gradual turns and started slowing down. It was at this point that I decided to turn off the motor to see if the vibration would stop. Bingo! I rolled down the window to steer the Z to the shoulder, fighting the bitter cold, and cruised to a stop on the shoulder. Mark jumped out and immediately took a piss in the ditch. I always carried basic tools in the car including a flashlight. I popped the hood and saw coolant everywhere. By now everyone has probably guessed the problem. I’m not sure if factory cars were ever meant to run at long periods of high rpm. I noticed that the fan was at an angle, but the belt was still on by some miracle. What had happened was that the front bearing in the water pump gave up and the vibration came from the wobbling of the pump shaft. I saw that I was close to my favorite cousin’s house, so we walked over to see her . She’s a real babe and I just wanted to check her out. I rang the door bell, but no one came to the door. They must have thought that there was a pervert at the door at that hour so they never answered. (Maybe they knew that it was me at the door!) Anyway we walked back to the car and I removed the belt and drove home. Over the years I have put more water pumps on that car than anything else. I had a Ford lover one time say to me, “ Those 302 Chevys are always blowing heads and water fly's everywhere.” I have never known of a head problem, but lots of water pump problems for sure. He must have gotten confused since he was just an uneducated ford man! This story is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, or my name isn’t Dan the Chevyman! Trust me on my honor as a used car salesman.

[DarrenX33]

Great story Dan. Perhaps the Ford guy meant pulling out the rocker studs? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[wheelhop]

Hey Chevyman, how far south is Geneseo, IL ??
You seem to be too interested in your cousin if you know what I mean!

[Chevyman]

Geneseo is located east on I-80 about 20 miles from Milan. She is my 3rd cousin and still looks good today. My wife just read my story and left the office shaking her head, mumbling something like "I'm just so proud". She's a lucky girl, I've kept HER around for 39 years!

[Xplantdad]

Hey Dan...if you would have been driving a FORD, you would have had to unbolt everything under the sun...just to get to the water pump! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Chevyman]

Yes, in 1970 they finally fixed that problem, it only took 15 years of complaining by street racers.

[Chevyman]

Yes you're right. I could not figure out those ford guys. It would have been a lot easier to just by a Chevy, than to spend all that time and money on trying to get out of the16 second range! Fortunely the warranty took care of me again, must have been another factory flaw. After the 5th time that I had warranty work done in 2 months they started to question me when I came into the service department. I think they were dreading the 5 years, 50,000 miles that still were lying ahead!

[Schonyenko2]

For those of you who may travel North through South through the Quad cities to Monmouth, and or Laharpe, you've traveled over the patch of 67 he talks about.
A friend of mine was doing kinda the same thing with his 69 Z while under the influence. He mistakenly though he was in a lower gear, and dropped into 2nd from 4th. They saved one head, and the intake. Looked like a grenade went off in the block. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

[Chevyman]

It's so nice to have some verification to my stories. Since you are somewhat familar to the location, the vibration story took place in front of the Oaks Restaurant, 2 miles south of the Memri Drive In on route 67. The next story will take place on Knoxville Road east of the Memri 2 miles. I have to include a picture with this story, so Mike or Darren will have to coach me on that one. I'll save that story for next month.

[firstgenaddict]

That is the worst vibration in the world... it happened to the NOS waterpump on the black 69 RS/Z when we drove the car from the lot after the Camaro Nats last year... I thought it was driveline related... but when you pushed in the clutch and the motor idled it would all but go away...

[DarrenX33]

Dan- Check and see if you have the "envelope" blinking next to your name.. I sent you a PM.. That is I think I did.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

[tabooo]

Dan,
Save the good ones for the showcase weekend because it's going to be a long one,and with the group Darren put together we will have a great time......
P.S. Maybe Darren will start the story time showcase so bring your chairs and --- will have Strat bring the beer and food.
See you all soon..........
Mike

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
Dan,
Save the good ones for the showcase weekend because it's going to be a long one,and with the group Darren put together we will have a great time......
P.S. Maybe Darren will start the story time showcase so bring your chairs and --- will have Strat bring the beer and food.
See you all soon..........
Mike

[/ QUOTE ]

Video some of the stories when you guys are together, too! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Chevyman]

You know guys we almost need an official camera man. Just one of us that records all of the fun going on!

[Chevyman]

It's too quiet! How about someone telling their story. I'm sure your tired of mine. Did anyone out there buy a new Z? Did anyone buy one of the colors we are still looking for?

[DarrenX33]

2 additons on the way.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[bashton]

It was great to spend a few minutes with Darren this weekend at the Bloomington Survivor show.

I always worry about whether we can continue to host truly amazing Special Showcase displays at CVF. I am here to say that once again, with what Darren has and what Brian is doing with the Performance Nova Showcase, Chevy Vettefest will once again be the Must See event of November.

With a lofty goal and the desire to create something truly special, Darren (and the sYc membership) have managed to assemble an amazing and unique group of Z's that to my knowledge, has never happened before under one roof.

On that note...I'll let him elaborate!

Once again, my heartfelt THANKS to all things sYc.

BA

[bkhpah]

Even thought there seems like a great deal of time until the VF Nova Showcase, I am still looking for more Novas...If you have a performance 68-70 Nova, please consider this first time ever VF display. Sorry to step on the Z/28 thread, but both showcases need a few more cars...BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[DarrenX33]

Adding 2 more. Make sure your camera batteries are charged. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Cortez Silver
Special paint Carolina Blue (Yeah, that one.) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Tuxedo Black - Mike Piecyk
Butternut Yellow - Dru Diesner
Dover White - Mark Knecht
Dusk Blue - Jody Schmeisser
Garnet Red - Dale Kengott
Azure Turquoise - Mark Bulaw
Frost Green - Frank Arone (current being restored)
Burnished Brown - John Karvonen
Olympic Gold - Steve Killian (current being restored)
Lemans Blue - Kent & Tommy Mathison
Daytona Yellow - Rich Gregory
Burgundy (red stripes!) - Dan Rettig
Hugger Orange - The Steinmans

I have a number for Glacier Blue but wouldn't hurt to have a few more lined up.. As always, still looking for Champagne.

[pSYCo]

the carolina blue car !!!!! COOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

Darren,
I don't see Fathom Green on your list??

[LITTLE TOMMIE]

or rally green either

[Xplantdad]

Darren's is Rally Green!

[DarrenX33]

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Darren,
I don't see Fathom Green on your list??

[/ QUOTE ]

We are holding out for the Tasty Kake mobile. Still looking for any help transporting Sam's Fathom Green Day 2 Z to Chicago for the show. Anyone with a double carrier? Please PM or email me.

[bashton]

Awesome...absolutely awesome!!!! Can you guys picture these babies all lined up side by side? What a sight...

BA

[firstgenaddict]

Dan... it's next month... More stories please!!!

[DarrenX33]

In case you missed this one. (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/346713/an/0/page/0/gonew/1#UNREAD)

[47Hammer]

[ QUOTE ]
Awesome...absolutely awesome!!!! Can you guys picture these babies all lined up side by side? What a sight...

BA

[/ QUOTE ]

Yes! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif

[Chevyman]

What a sight indeed! It should make all of the magazines and some newspapers. I will guarentee a picture and story will be in the Moline Dispatch, Moline Il. 140 miles from the event. Maybe one of you guys can figure out some way to get it on the Speed Channel.
Thanks for the nice comments on my stories. I'm sure you guys have stories too! When I'm sitting next to my car in silence, just looking at it, wow the Mouse that roared! If only you (the Z) could talk, oh what would you say?

[Chevyman]

GET YOUR FOOT OUT OF THAT 800 HOLLEY AND LET ME CRUISE AT 3 GRAND INSTEAD OF 7300RPM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's what I (abused burgandy Z) would say.

[bashton]

Spoke to Steve Anderson from Chevy Rumble at the Goodguys Columbus show this passed weekend. He was excited about both the Z/28 Showcase and the Performance Nova Showcase!

Steve did some awesome coveragee of the last November show for Chevy Rumble magaine, (April 2008 issue), so let's hope he does the same this year!

BA

[DarrenX33]

There was a guy from Musclecar Review at the survivor show shooting pics. I should have talked to him as well.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[DarrenX33]

Now looking for Fathom Green. As stated earlier the car must be the real deal.

Also, still on the hunt for Champagne and Glacier Blue..

[firstgenaddict]

What about JohnZ's survivor Green on Green car?

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
What about JohnZ's survivor Green on Green car?

[/ QUOTE ]

John was actually one of the first persons I talked to. He unfortunately couldn't make it.

Still looking.. All leads appreciated.

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Darren....how about the Fathom green Z you have in your pictures from the country car show from last year??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[DarrenX33]

Right! I'll talk to him this weekend.. Thanks for the brain jog Randy. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[DarrenX33]

Adding Glacier Blue!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Tuxedo Black - Mike Piecyk
Butternut Yellow - Dru Diesner
Dover White - Mark Knecht
Dusk Blue - Jody Schmeisser
Garnet Red - Dale Kengott
Azure Turquoise - Mark Bulaw
Frost Green - Frank Arone (current being restored)
Burnished Brown - John Karvonen
Olympic Gold - Steve Killian (current being restored)
Lemans Blue - Kent & Tommy Mathison
Daytona Yellow - Rich Gregory
Burgundy (red stripes!) - Dan Rettig
Hugger Orange - The Steinmans
Cortez Silver
Special paint Carolina Blue (Yeah, that one.)

Still looking for Champagne... Fathom Green is close..

[ORIGLS6]

"Adding Glacier Blue!! "

No pun intended but that's a Cool Color. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
Adding Glacier Blue!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Tuxedo Black - Mike Piecyk
Butternut Yellow - Dru Diesner
Dover White - Mark Knecht
Dusk Blue - Jody Schmeisser
Garnet Red - Dale Kengott
Azure Turquoise - Mark Bulaw
Frost Green - Frank Arone (current being restored)
Burnished Brown - John Karvonen
Olympic Gold - Steve Killian (current being restored)
Lemans Blue - Kent & Tommy Mathison
Daytona Yellow - Rich Gregory
Burgundy (red stripes!) - Dan Rettig
Hugger Orange - The Steinmans
Cortez Silver
Special paint Carolina Blue (Yeah, that one.)

Still looking for Champagne... Fathom Green is close..

[/ QUOTE ]


Is it just me...or didn't you add Glacier Blue to the list? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[DarrenX33]

Tuxedo Black - Mike Piecyk
Butternut Yellow - Dru Diesner
Dover White - Mark Knecht
Dusk Blue - Jody Schmeisser
Garnet Red - Dale Kengott
Azure Turquoise - Mark Bulaw
Frost Green - Frank Arone (current being restored)
Burnished Brown - John Karvonen
Olympic Gold - Steve Killian (current being restored)
Lemans Blue - Kent & Tommy Mathison
Daytona Yellow - Rich Gregory
Burgundy (red stripes!) - Dan Rettig
Hugger Orange - The Steinmans
Glacier Blue - Chuck DiVincenzo http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif
Cortez Silver
Special paint Carolina Blue (Yeah, that one.)

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
Tuxedo Black - Mike Piecyk
Butternut Yellow - Dru Diesner
Dover White - Mark Knecht
Dusk Blue - Jody Schmeisser
Garnet Red - Dale Kengott
Azure Turquoise - Mark Bulaw
Frost Green - Frank Arone (current being restored)
Burnished Brown - John Karvonen
Olympic Gold - Steve Killian (current being restored)
Lemans Blue - Kent & Tommy Mathison
Daytona Yellow - Rich Gregory
Burgundy (red stripes!) - Dan Rettig
Hugger Orange - The Steinmans
Glacier Blue - Chuck DiVincenzo http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif
Cortez Silver
Special paint Carolina Blue (Yeah, that one.)

[/ QUOTE ]

There...that's better! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Tuxedo Black - Mike Piecyk
Butternut Yellow - Dru Diesner
Dover White - Mark Knecht
Dusk Blue - Jody Schmeisser
Garnet Red - Dale Kengott
Azure Turquoise - Mark Bulaw
Frost Green - Frank Arone (current being restored)
Burnished Brown - John Karvonen
Olympic Gold - Steve Killian (current being restored)
Lemans Blue - Kent & Tommy Mathison
Daytona Yellow - Rich Gregory
Burgundy (red stripes!) - Dan Rettig
Hugger Orange - The Steinmans
Glacier Blue - Chuck DiVincenzo http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif
Cortez Silver
Special paint Carolina Blue (Yeah, that one.)

[/ QUOTE ]

There...that's better! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Oh yeah? How bout this?? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v370/darren_costello/CandS69Z-28.jpg

[ChuckDX77]

Darren...thanks for posting this for me. Of all of the pic's that I have, this one has the best lighting/color. Only change is tires, but same YH rims. Also changed to white fuzzy dice!

[DarrenX33]

Chuck the car is beautiful.. Might have to come out by you for an advanced viewing.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Thanks to you and everyone else who has signed up to bring their great Zs. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Salvatore]

Real niZZZe car Chuck! Welcome to the site. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[SS427]

Sweet looking Z Chuck. Welcome aboard! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[lzdick]

[ QUOTE ]
Chuck the car is beautiful.. Might have to come out by you for an advanced viewing.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif


[/ QUOTE ]

Darren,
If you get an invite for an 'advanced viewing', can I tag along?

Rich

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Chuck the car is beautiful.. Might have to come out by you for an advanced viewing.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif


[/ QUOTE ]

Darren,
If you get an invite for an 'advanced viewing', can I tag along?

Rich

[/ QUOTE ]

That should probably read. "I might have to ask for an advanced viewing".

[ChuckDX77]

Darren/lzdick...if you guys want to stop buy, just give me a call. lzdick...I'm 15 minutes from you...

[firstgenaddict]

Nice Glacier Blue Z.... Love IT!

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Tuxedo Black - Mike Piecyk
Butternut Yellow - Dru Diesner
Dover White - Mark Knecht
Dusk Blue - Jody Schmeisser
Garnet Red - Dale Kengott
Azure Turquoise - Mark Bulaw
Frost Green - Frank Arone (current being restored)
Burnished Brown - John Karvonen
Olympic Gold - Steve Killian (current being restored)
Lemans Blue - Kent & Tommy Mathison
Daytona Yellow - Rich Gregory
Burgundy (red stripes!) - Dan Rettig
Hugger Orange - The Steinmans
Glacier Blue - Chuck DiVincenzo http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif
Cortez Silver
Special paint Carolina Blue (Yeah, that one.)

[/ QUOTE ]

There...that's better! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Oh yeah? How bout this?? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif



[/ QUOTE ]

Holy cow that Z is Beautiful!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[DarrenX33]

Tuxedo Black - Mike Piecyk
Butternut Yellow - Dru Diesner
Dover White - Mark Knecht
Dusk Blue - Jody Schmeisser
Garnet Red - Dale Kengott
Azure Turquoise - Mark Bulaw
Frost Green - Frank Arone (current being restored)
Burnished Brown - John Karvonen
Olympic Gold - Steve Killian (current being restored)
Lemans Blue - Kent & Tommy Mathison
Daytona Yellow - Rich Gregory
Burgundy (red stripes!) - Dan Rettig
Hugger Orange - The Steinmans
Glacier Blue - Chuck DiVincenzo
Cortez Silver - Mark Stavropoulos
Special paint Carolina Blue (Yeah, that one.)

Need 2 to tango... Fathom Green and Champagne.

[bashton]

You guys never seize to amaze me...

BA

[DarrenX33]

If anyone knows of a Frost Green Z please let me know. I might need a back up car..

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

[firstgenaddict]

Darren,
Kurt Sonnen has a Green 69 Z... don't know if it is done or not... forgot to ask when I spoke to him last week... Also contact Jerry MacNeish he sold a Green survivor last year... there is also a green survivor for sale right now on TC...

[tom406]

OK, I'm in. I've got to see all of these colors in one place. I'm tacking on a trip to Chicago to our Thanksgiving plans.

For the record, has anyone ever SEEN a Champagne '69 Z? I've talked to a few people who have owned many Z's over the years, and they've never even heard of one (although to be fair, if there were any, they were probably painted black or root beer brown by 1975). I'll be mightily impressed if you find one.

If not, how about getting black top/black stripe versions of HO and LB along with white stripe ones? Is that asking too much?

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

Looking forward to the show. Hope to see some of you there.

TOM BRESKE
Seattle, WA

[ORIGLS6]

[quote

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v370/darren_costello/CandS69Z-28.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

That is a Sweet Combo. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[BrendonDX77]

Hey Guys, my pops just told me about this thread at lunch, so I figured I'd stop by. I have some more pictures that I've posted elsewhere of his car you guys might like to see.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m18/boostaddictgsx/DSC_7087.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m18/boostaddictgsx/DSC_7091.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m18/boostaddictgsx/DSC_7106.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m18/boostaddictgsx/DSC_7110.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m18/boostaddictgsx/DSC_7116.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m18/boostaddictgsx/DSC_7122.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m18/boostaddictgsx/DSC_7126.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m18/boostaddictgsx/DSC_7145.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m18/boostaddictgsx/DSC_7148.jpg


Hope you enjoyed them, see you all at Chevy/Vette Fest!

[bashton]

Thanks Brendon; awesome car and beautiful pictures. I look forward to meeting you and your Dad.

BA

[DarrenX33]

Still looking...

Fathom Green, Frost Green and Champagne.

Registration is underway. Let's get them all!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[pSYCo]

jody schmeiser ( pit pals ) 's partner dave devito has a fathom green one......who would have thought THAT would be a tough one ????....847-872-7257......have BIG dan strong arm him !

[DarrenX33]

On it. Thanks Dru. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[pSYCo]

...jody ALWAYS brings 2 cars anyway !!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[DarrenX33]

Just talked to Dan, we're 1/2 way there.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Sounds like this one has some neat history.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[pSYCo]

sweeeeeeeeeet ! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Well... I have a frost green Z, but not much is green, there's no drive line in it,(just a rusty ol DZ block) and two flat tires. If you treally need one, you can borrow it for the weekend. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
Hey.. we're just tryin to help here. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

[47Hammer]

I understand the dates are November 22-23 for the show but is the event being held at the same building as the spring show? And is the host hotel the same as well? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif Thanks http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[bashton]

[ QUOTE ]
I understand the dates are November 22-23 for the show but is the event being held at the same building as the spring show? And is the host hotel the same as well? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif Thanks http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Yes and Yes. Show is held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

The Host Hotel is right across the street, Chevy Vettefest rate is $92. (actually lower this time!). The DoubleTree phone number is (847) 292-9100.

Check out the website for all the specifics, along with pictures, entry form and more.

Look for lots of updates next week on the site, as I will be shooting pics of participants that are joining us this weekend who are also at SCR! www.chevyvettefest.net (http://www.chevyvettefest.net)

Time to hit the road....

BA

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]


I will be shooting pics of participants that are joining us this weekend who are also at SCR!


[/ QUOTE ]

Proof captured! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m57/dmcumby/SCR11/DSCF0191.jpg

[DarrenX33]

Anyone, yes. Anyone with a real deal Z/28 that is interested in displaying in the showcase please PM or email me. Now accepting duplicate colors. Lets fill the entire place with showcase Novas, Supercars and Camaros!

[olredalert]

-----Darren,,,Clear your message box, pal.....Bill S

[LITTLE TOMMIE]

love to bring my daughters 69 Z28 (her college fund) but i'm not sure i can afford it after restoring it.
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/LITTTLETOMMIE/100_4028.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/LITTTLETOMMIE/100_4038.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/LITTTLETOMMIE/100_4039.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/LITTTLETOMMIE/100_4043.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/LITTTLETOMMIE/100_4042.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/LITTTLETOMMIE/100_4041.jpg
engine a little dusty
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/LITTTLETOMMIE/100_4031.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/LITTTLETOMMIE/100_4037.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/LITTTLETOMMIE/100_4035.jpg

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
-----Darren,,,Clear your message box, pal.....Bill S

[/ QUOTE ]

Ok Bill.

[DarrenX33]

Anyone catch the 1/2 page ad for Vettefest yet? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

Dan??

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

Saw a ad in MuscleCar Enthusiast showing Dan's Z.

[pSYCo]

talk with dave devito yet ???( fathom green )

[Chevyman]

Hey Guys! Saturday September 6th is the day of our Car Show here in Geneseo, ILLinois. Our town is right out of a Norman Rockwell painting. Anyone driving their car to the show will get a large pizza free from the greatest pizzaria "Danny Boys." I personnally can attest to it being great. Geneseo is located about 140 miles from Ohara Airport. Exit 19 I 80. I will be passing out the flyer like the one in the magazine for the ChevyVettefest show in November to promote it here locally. I know this is a late notice but I would love to have some of you show up! Darren, thank you very much! Email me for more info. [email protected]

[DarrenX33]

It came out nice didn't it Dan? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Chevyman]

Yes beautiful, I made color copies and posted them in shop windows around town!

[BrendonDX77]

LITTLE TOMMIE,

Awesome looking car! Glad to see there are girls that can appreciate my passion for these machines as well. I thought I was a lost cause.

Cheers,

Brendon

[Postsedan]

Darren,

Were you aware that there is a Frost Green Z-28 attending Mecum Oct. 3rd-5th.

http://www.mecumauction.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=CH1008-73762&entryRow=123

Whoever buys it... can hopefully bring it to the display.

Dan.

[DarrenX33]

Hmmm. Unmolested with all black RS hardware in front? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

We'll check it out.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[DarrenX33]

By the way folks. We are adding the following cars to the display.

Joe Demesy - Dover White w/Orange Houndstooth.
LITTLE_TOMMIE - Daytona yellow
Ken Kadziela - Fathom Green
Jim Pearse - Lemans Blue

Anyone else wanna join? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[DarrenX33]

Here is the Fathom Green car..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v370/darren_costello/IMG_1613.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v370/darren_costello/IMG_1614.jpg

[Chevyman]

WOW! Gorgeous interior.

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
WOW! Gorgeous interior.

[/ QUOTE ]

Ain't it? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[MosportGreen66]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
WOW! Gorgeous interior.

[/ QUOTE ]

Ain't it? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

wow deluxe interior... color combo brings back memories.

Darren, any luck getting in contact with the new owner of my old Z? He said he was going to call you... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

[DarrenX33]

Nada..

We have a carrier coming from PA to the show to.. Looking for more cars to fill it. The more the merrier. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BelairSucks.gif

[47Hammer]

Darren,
I'm glad you were able to find the Fathom Green car and a beauty at that. It would be cool if someone had a spot on a carrier from Socal. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
Nada..

We have a carrier coming from PA to the show to..

[/ QUOTE ]

Is he gonna be stoppin in Souderton? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[Salvatore]

Maybe stoppin in Lehighton TOO! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Nada..

We have a carrier coming from PA to the show to..

[/ QUOTE ]

Is he gonna be stoppin in Souderton? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Believe me, I'm waiting to post that announcement. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[ORIGLS6]

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

The Pennsylvania Posse comin to ChiTown? Throw in Wilma, Kwhizz and Barnhart............. Ashton's gonna be busy!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[olredalert]

------Yup!!! Extra security a must........Bill S

[bashton]

[ QUOTE ]
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

The Pennsylvania Posse comin to ChiTown? Throw in Wilma, Kwhizz and Barnhart............. Ashton's gonna be busy!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Busy...who me?

Naw; those guys are light-weights. It's that guy from Tennessee with that little blue car that I'm worried about. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

BA

[Xplantdad]

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

[DarrenX33]

Guys I am pleased to announce the next participant in the Showcase. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Tuxedo Black - Mike Piecyk
Butternut Yellow - Dru Diesner
Dover White - Mark Knecht
Dover White – Joe Demesy
Dusk Blue - Jody Schmeisser
Garnet Red - Dale Kengott
Azure Turquoise - Mark Bulaw
Burnished Brown - John Karvonen
Olympic Gold - Steve Killian (current being restored)
Lemans Blue - Kent & Tommy Mathison
Lemans Blue – Jim Pearse
Daytona Yellow - Rich Gregory
Daytona Yellow – Tom Harrison
Burgundy (red stripes!) - Dan Rettig
Hugger Orange - The Steinmans
Rallye Green – X33
Glacier Blue - Chuck DiVincenzo
Cortez Silver - Mark Stavropoulos
Special paint Carolina Blue (Yeah, that one.)
Fathom Green – Ken Kadziela
Fathom Green – Sam Scardino

I would still like to find Champagne and Frost Green.

[ORIGLS6]

Damn D. That's a helluva lineup! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Xplantdad]

I agree! How cool that Sam is coming out.

DC and DC...you are responsible for taking pics of EVERYTHING! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[tom406]

I think this Frost Green car might have sold off-auction. But if its staying in the midwest, maybe you could get a hold of the new owner via the last one who listed the auction? A friend of mine has seen the car, he says its pretty nice. Also remembers years ago when he turned it down for $16K. "Nobody would pay that for a green one back then".

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet...emZ330270883648 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-Camaro-Z-28-1969-Camaro-Z-28-X33D80-MATCHING-NUMBERS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6161QQitemZ3302 70883648)

I can't wait to see them all. I booked my hotel room and got the Vettefest group rate no problem....... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[DarrenX33]

Tom- I was on that one already. I am talking with the owner. Thanks!

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

Glad to hear your coming Sam,welcome aboard.

[bashton]

Geeeez, what an incredible lineup. My twisted mind already visualizes this lineup....

Darren and all the rest of you are to be commended. This is real Chevy Muscle History in the making!

BA

[DarrenX33]

I understand that we will have a survivor Frost Green Z in the lineup as well. Also adding another low mile unrestored Lemans Blue RS/Z. More to come... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[pSYCo]

WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!

[bashton]

Frost Green secured, pending Darrens approval!

So where is the elusive Champagne Z?

BA

[lzdick]

Do you really need Champagne? I can make it happen.

http://usera.ImageCave.com/lzdick/Champagne Z-28.jpg

[Salvatore]

Hey, You can bring it as a work in progress! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[lzdick]

I sold it a few years back after parting it out and, believe it or not, it has been restored...and it looks beautiful. I would assume it had to have been rebodied...it was a real mess! The new owner contacted me last week and is sending pics of the resto. I am curious to see all of the pics to determine what really was done to resurrect "The Turd".

http://usera.ImageCave.com/lzdick/Turd028.jpg

[DarrenX33]

Rich please get it! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[lzdick]

That's not 'in the cards'...I believe it is still on the rotisserie in PA.

[DarrenX33]

[censored] http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[bashton]

[ QUOTE ]
That's not 'in the cards'...I believe it is still on the rotisserie in PA.

[/ QUOTE ]

An "In Progress" Champagne Z would be more than welcome. We love that type of thing...just ask BH and the Supercar Workshop crew!

If there is any chance, I would LOVE to add it to the mix.

BA

[DarrenX33]

Hey and there is a transport that needs on more car coming from PA!! HELP!!

[Salvatore]

Whose restoring it?

[lzdick]

His name is Eric Mann.

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
His name is Eric Mann.

[/ QUOTE ]

Sammy get on it! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[DarrenX33]

My Cortez Silver and Hugger Orange cars are questionable at this point. Looking for either color (ideally both!) to join the display. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Salvatore]

I think Mr. Hassett has a hugger Z/28. How about your buddy in Algonquin?

[lzdick]

The 'buddy' in Algonquin sold the Hugger Orange Z/28 and now has a Lemans Blue RS Z/28.

[pSYCo]

...rich has no friends....

[lzdick]

Certainly not one with a name like psyco, psicko ...oh, whatever your name is!

[DarrenX33]

Hugger Orange accounted for. Still on the look out for Silver, Champagne and Olympic Gold.....

[DarrenX33]

I am please to announce that Chad will be bringing his latest purchase for the display. It's a Burnished Brown RS/Z28. The car had been with the previous owner since 1970. Very low miles and very original. Spoilers, cowl hood and the works! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[SS427]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif He sure seems to know how to find 'em! He as well as some other unexpected people that are now showing up will make for a great party that weekend.

[mhassett]

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I think Mr. Hassett has a hugger Z/28. How about your buddy in Algonquin?

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I'm already bringing a car, but if you guys do a display next year - let me know. I would be happy to bring my Orange Z.


http://www.hassettroofing.com/media/images/69_302/Front3_4.jpg

[Salvatore]

Thats a nice car Mark. Love that front bumper!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[JRSully]

Please photoshop in some palm trees and remove the snow