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11-02-2008, 01:44 AM
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Jim Chumbley Chevrolet, Ypsilanti MI
Does anyone have info or trinkets from this dealership? The building is still there...now a classic car dealer. I own a 69 Chevelle that was purchased new from this dealership.
Thanks for the help, Tony 
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11-02-2008, 01:57 AM
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Re: Jim Chumbley Chevrolet, Ypsilanti MI
A little digging and I discovered that this dealership was Vincent Chevrolet until April 1969. My car was delivered sometime in July so I wonder if it was initially ordered through Vincent instead.
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11-02-2008, 10:31 AM
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Re: Jim Chumbley Chevrolet, Ypsilanti MI
Jim passed away about ten years ago . He had moved to Florida.My family is from Michigan and are car people so I know Jim and his family .His son is an executive at Chrysler. I have his wife Marge's number
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11-08-2008, 08:02 AM
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Re: Jim Chumbley Chevrolet, Ypsilanti MI
It's right around the corner from me (3 miles from the old house, about 8 now), but I don't have any info for you.
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11-08-2008, 08:27 AM
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Re: Jim Chumbley Chevrolet, Ypsilanti MI
Kurt, I spoke with their high performance salesman (worked for Chumbley from 1968-1970) and he insisted they didn't order any 427 COPO Camaros or Chevelles directly from GM. He thought my 427 Chevelle must have been a dealer trade to Chumbley. Is this consistent with your findings?
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11-03-2009, 05:13 PM
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Re: Jim Chumbley Chevrolet, Ypsilanti MI
Zone # 44
Dealer # 52 (Also been recorded as Dealer # 520) Dealer Name: Vincent Chevrolet Address: 1180 E, Michigan Ave. City: Ypsilanti State: MI Zip: 48197 How's things Tony!.  ~ Pete
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11-03-2009, 07:18 PM
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Re: Jim Chumbley Chevrolet, Ypsilanti MI
Thanks for the info Pete! Things are good, still collecting parts for the Chevelle. To my surprise, I have been totally unsuccessful in finding dealer 'stuff' from Chumbley even though I only live ~50 miles away.
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11-04-2009, 05:02 PM
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Re: Jim Chumbley Chevrolet, Ypsilanti MI
Tony...
It may be worth trying to hook up w/ this '68 L71 'Vette Roadster owner...car purchased new at this same dealer and he was looking for more info too.. Brad Hillhouse 402-730-6898 [email protected] ~ Pete
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