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Could you PM me???Thanks Mike https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Mike,

That is the car I told you about, restored by Micky Hale. It is still shown on Micky's website. We saw the car while at BJ 3 years ago.
Mark

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There are an awful lot of drag strips throughout the Ohio valley... I traveled there alot from the mid 90's - early 2001 and it seems like around ever bend throughout southern Ohio there was a drag strip that the starting line was out by the main rd and the strip ran perpendicular to the rd.... towards nowhere...

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It's the COPO state for a reason.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

It's tough to beat Ohio for the volume of musclecars and the auto related cultures.This is the best location in the nation!... I know it's hard to believe with only 5 good months a year...(and the Browns).. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif ..But....during those 5 months we have a ton very well represented cruise-in's EVERY night of the week... we get a 1000 cars on Tuesday nights in the summer...If your coming to Cleveland give me a yell..


Steve https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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After Talking with COPO owners in this area, I found that Frost Chev sold about a dozen and Langs in Xenia sold a few. White Allen in Dayton sold some but there big thing it seems was 427 Chevelles. They sold a lot of them. I know that Frank Z sold at least one COPO because I drove it off the lot. Ralley Green 4 speed. Where are they now?

Sherm

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We are restoring one of the Frost COPO Camaros...BKH

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-----Does anyone remember the Chevy dealer in Washington Courthouse OH.??? I went there a couple of times in 1967/8 and almost bought a 67 435 Vette there. They had many hipo cars on the ground, including a white (I think) 375hp Camaro. The car wasnt delivered yet and had a set of headers as well what was described to me at the time as an extra gearset, both in the trunk. The salesman showed me because he knew I was a gearhead and he couldnt believe how the car was delivered. I never went there during the 1969 model year but they were exactly the kind of dealer to order COPO type cars. Wish Id have bought the Vette........Bill S

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BKH; What color COPO? I know people that have Frost COPOs

Sherm

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-----Does anyone remember the Chevy dealer in Washington Courthouse OH.??? I went there a couple of times in 1967/8 and almost bought a 67 435 Vette there. They had many hipo cars on the ground, including a white (I think) 375hp Camaro. The car wasnt delivered yet and had a set of headers as well what was described to me at the time as an extra gearset, both in the trunk. The salesman showed me because he knew I was a gearhead and he couldnt believe how the car was delivered. I never went there during the 1969 model year but they were exactly the kind of dealer to order COPO type cars. Wish Id have bought the Vette........Bill S

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Not that the 'Vette would've been a bad thing Bill, but that L78 Camaro w/ gears and pipes in the trunk would sure feel good...especially to still have today!.
I'd love to see the paperwork w/ the trunk options!.
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The COPO from Frost is triple black/with deluxe comfort weave, VE3, D80, RS, console, gauge, rally wheels. Born with drivetrain. Very loaded up for a COPO. The highest optioned car that we have done, thats for sure. Should be a really stunning car...BKH https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Brian...sounds bitchin' (for lack of a more apropos word). Can't wait to see it! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Brian...sounds bitchin' (for lack of a more apropos word). Can't wait to see it! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Me either! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Brian...sounds bitchin' (for lack of a more apropos word). Can't wait to see it! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Me either! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Duh...on my part! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif My brain has finally made the connection...LOL.

From what I've seen...it looks awesome! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Looks even better today. Did some work on it today and the car is VERY close to final blocking. Body fit is super. Nothing like a fresh black paint job...BKH https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Great! Wanna 'share' some pics? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Ed has already promised to give me a "ride" LOL https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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WOW can't wait to see the black cubed car... that will be BA https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif have to admit there is nothing quite like a shiny black 69 Camaro... with a cowl hood and VE3...

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Here's a pic of it being dropped off onto the SCW trailer and heading to the shop.

Which brings me to this point - I've been trying to find out more regarding the Camaros' history -I have talked to the original owner of my car. He bought the car off the Frost Chevrolet lot in Aug/Sept. of '69 and traded it back to Frost around Jan. 1970. The owner previous to me bought the car in March 1975 from Gene Young Motors used car lot in Springfield, OH and it resided in or near my home town of Eaton, OH until it came to CA in 2002. From early 1970 to early 1975 I don't have any info. I've tried all the regular tactics, so if any of you Ohio folk remember (or know someone who does) this car, I'd appreciate any info.

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for a small town, Portsmouth,Ohio had its share,my friend has several of the original 69 cars with paperwork!

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Anyone have a COPO or other SuperCar that woulda ran @ Kil-Kare Dragway?

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Rob that is in Xenia Ohio only about 30 miles from Frost Chevrolet. Ask the Dayton guys Eric Johnson 937-748-4254 Home # https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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-----I used to go to Kil-Kare occasionally with an older buddie that raced a fairly new 1963 340hp Corvette navy blue 'vert. He raced it as stock but had stroked it even back then. Ran 5:13 Getz gears as well. He usually ran at 42 most of the time as it was really close to home. Wonder if anyone remembers him. His name was Jerry Ferrell. He has passed on but he owned Jerry Ferrell Motorsports in Medina for many years. In his younger days he raced anything that would move without pedals........Bill S

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I remember that name......



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KilKare is owned by the Chrysler family the son Jack is a customer of mine here in Columbus he owns Ohio Trailer Supply https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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KilKare is owned by the Chrysler family the son Jack is a customer of mine here in Columbus he owns Ohio Trailer Supply https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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What kinda customer is he to you??? I thought you were only into teenage boys.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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Mark aren't you 18 https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif hey I just called your house and your wife said you were at work so I called work and they said you took the day off. Call me I have not gotten the steering wheel yet. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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OHIO License plates used to say THE HEART OF IT ALL and yes the last zl1 was born and bread in OHIO

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Rob; Sorry I did not catch your post on KK. I raced a DY 69 copo at kk back in the 70s. I can't recall his name but the orig owner was from Bellbrook. A small town about 6 mils from Xenia. I think he got it new from Langs Chevy in Xenia.
Sherm

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif I've just spent the last hour or more reading this post... wish I had been born in Ohio!

My COPO Chevelle was registered in Columbus, OH back in 1985. The car was originally dover white with black vinyl top and red bench - column shift auto.

It's a long shot, but does anyone remember the car? After reading this post, I see that it won't be easy tracking the car's dealer history.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif

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I dug up a few old Ohio dealer decals for this thread:
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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/...d28ddbb893.jpg

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Very Cool Decals!!! Awesome...

Grady, we will have to see about getting you an Evans decal for your COPO..

Rich

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I like the Walters one! Bob Walters sent me 3 NOS ones for my car...

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Few more Ohio dealers (sorry for the non-Chevy content)....
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Another high performance dealer:
See listing for 427 Camaro under hot cars

Paul

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Great ad...very nice!

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I like the 67 Camaro 427 4sp ad.... Love to see that car!

BIG

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4195.00 would have been yenko money. Joseph didnt sell and 67-8 yenkos.

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I just spoke to a salesman for Lyle Chevrolet (Cuyahoga Falls, OH) who had worked there in the late 60's and early 70's, he said they had an actual Sports Department and had 40 high perf cars on the lot at any given time. He said they sold two ZL1's (I only see one on the registry, maybe one got traded away?). I know of one for sure, but have not heard of the other. They also sold my COPO Chevelle. According to the original owner of my car, he said they had four COPO Chevelles on the lot when he went to buy his. The dealership is now a parking lot. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif[/img]

Phil Woj.

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Thanks for bringing this cool thread back to life!
Awesome Dealer Decals!
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~ Pete




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Zone # <span style="font-weight: bold">28</span>
Dealer Code # <span style="font-weight: bold">348</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold">Lyle Chevrolet Co.</span>
2306 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls Ohio 44221
Phone WA 1117

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ZL1 #53
VIN 124379N634918
4-speed M22
Dover white
Delivering Dealer - Lyle Chev Ohio

ZL1 #53 @ Mecum Indy2011...
https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail/SC0...et-ZL1-Camaro/


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Cool stuff Pete. Thanks.

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Anyone have anything on Glasscock Chevrolet? Would love to find a license plate surround or dealer emblem.