She's Home (Ribbon COPO)
 

Its official, I'm now a Supercar owner, even though I have no proof beyond the assumptions that a KQ rear, build date and trim holes point to a COPO. Hearing the owner from 70-78 say that this was a 427 car helps too.

Bottom line, even if this isn't a COPO, its a very solid 69 big block chevelle with under 40,000 miles, one that I helped by best friend rebuild the 396 motor for, one that he already drove down the strip in the high 12's.

And... I've always wanted a 69 Chevelle since college. I had an SS396 for a few years post college, but it needed a lot of work, and an upcoming baby made me sell it for a roof on the house back in 2002.

Now I have a solid one, one that drives like crazy, one that draws a ton of attention (good and bad!), one that my wife loves to drive.

Just wanted to share my joy, and my one pic so far of me driving her, with my 5 year old girl (the baby who forced my SS sale) in the backseat, who I think loves it more than I do!

And, by the way, https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ouguysrock.gif

Bob

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Congrats on your acquisition!! Good choice, 69 Chevelle is my personal favorite.

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Nice car! Looks like an old Super Stocker with that ladder bar set up! Have fun with the car and the family! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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That's great! Love the Cragars and ladder bars. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

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Very Cool! Old style Cragars & ladder bars - with the stance!

Enjoy!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Congrats. I like it the way it is.

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COOL KEEP IT JUST THE WAY IT IS.

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Bob, very cool... You don't have to prove anything to anyone!! Sounds like the car is the "real deal" to me.. Even if you don't have paperwork you have cool history to go with the car.. maybe I'll see ya around the Cleveland area cruises with her!! Looks great!!

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

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Hope someday all the stars align and you're able to have proof-in-hand of the COPO history. 'Til then, enjoy it AS IS!

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Very neat Chevelle! Cool that you got it! Nice pic with the family in the car... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Like the others say, enjoy it as is and keep your eyes and ears open for more Copo clues!.

A long shot no doubt but it may be worth running the Vin by Geo. Z at GM Canada...they don't ding you the dough if it's a no-go do they?.
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~ Pete
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Speaking from personal experience, don't change a thing. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
Very cool period paint, love the look. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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Nice to see you made it happen.

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Excellent, congrats!! lets see some pics of the cool paint !! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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That's a great car and I agree it looks good just the way it is.

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I also vote for keeping it the way it is....that is one great looking car.

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Bob
Hope to see you and the Velle at Solon some Tuesday night.
Congrats on a good find.
Mike https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Yep, leave it as-is. Very cool. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Kool Car, I also agree that you should keep it the way it is.
How about a picture of the hood...

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Bob,

Congrats!!!! Your car needs to be at my annual 1969 Chevelle Party. I just emailed you an invite...check your email.

Dan.

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https://www.yenko.net/attachments/39891-Copo.jpg

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I just had to get all these photo's together. I am really digging this ride. Do you know when/where/who did the original striping? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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COOL KEEP IT JUST THE WAY IT IS.

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I agree 100%. Leave it alone. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Leave it alone , Love it the way it is ! Congrats ,........PS did you want you sell it ??? LOL

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Maybe I missed it, but what was the original color combination?...BKH https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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I'd love to see a better shot of the hood and trunk lid.

Very Cool

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Looks great - Grats!!

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I will be there tonight at Solon, assuming the weather holds out. Besides a couple of appearances at Thompson Drag Raceway, nobody has seen this car since my friend owned it... which was 11 years.

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Not for sale... like I told my friend, who had a very hard time parting with her... the next owner will be him, my brother, or my daughters.

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Original color was Garnet Red (52), a color I haven't seen on many COPO's.

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I'll get better pics tomorrow night assuming the weather holds out and I get her out to a local cruise. In the meantime, here are two I just took in the garage.

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And here's a pic of the trunk.

For the one who asked about who did this paint job... it was originally done by the second owner, who bought this back in 1970 from an insurance company, a recovered stolen car, minus motor, trans and wheels. The most impressive thing about the ribbons is the fact that he painted them into the seams of the fenders and quarters.

He sold it in the late 70's to the third owner. At some point he had it stored too close to a heater, and ended up ruining the paint. He took it in to a local body shop known for awesome work to have them duplicate the exact ribbon paint scheme. They left the original ribbons in the seams and painted them back on the car as close as they could. You can tell the shades of some of the ribbons are a bit different than the original painter's work.

Although this is far from my favorite color, and the interesting ribbon scheme wouldn't be my first (or second) choice, I just can't touch it. Ever since I've known this car (since 1995), this is how its looked. Its a personality that I'd hate to change.

And by the way, to all of you who posted your appreciation and congrats... thank you all! Not even a week ago, I had NO intentions of buying this. I also had a bit of buyers remorse once I handed over the sum of cash... I've been trying to get out of debt lately, and this deal certainly doesn't help. But after seeing three pages of posts, I get the feeling that I made the correct choice in buying this.

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Nothing wrong with Garnet red with a black top..BKH

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Nothing wrong with Garnet red with a black top..BKH

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Brian, you thinking what I'm thinking ?

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

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That is perfect the way it is. Just drive it.

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YOU WILL GET OVERE THE BUYERS REMORSE WHEN YOU TAKE TO THE CAR SHOW AND EVERY ONE WANTS TO BUY IT FROM YOU. LOOKS GREAT HAVE SOME FUN WITH IT.

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Sure am...BKH https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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I would rip that whole car apart looking for a build sheet.

That would be your winning lottery ticket
good luck

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Try looking behind the backseat first,top & bottom and look inside both very closely,then check behind the door panels,then the front seats too if you do decide to look for one.
It is stunning just the way it is. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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I would rip that whole car apart looking for a build sheet.

That would be your winning lottery ticket
good luck

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That is for sure https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Cool car! Not very many Copo Chevelles found. Can you post a pic of the rear end cast date and tube stamp when you get a chance?

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