ZL1 #1 in the paint booth

[1stGenFan]

Originally Posted by 68camaroz28

Joe, not sure that is the zL1 since paint is somewhat different and ss/e would be a lower hp 396. But thanks for posting great pics.....

The pictures on the track are from the 1969 AHRA Winter Nationals, which reflects the original paint scheme applied in January of 1969. The first pictures of this post are when the #1 ZL1 was repainted after the 1969 season, and before the 1970 season.

The SS/E designation/category may be weight based for AHRA Super Stock? Arlen Vanke beat out Herb Fox in the Semi-finals of the Super Stock class at the Winter Nationals, which is shown in this picture. A 426 Hemi vs a 427 ZL1. The E may also indicate it was the Eliminator round(final)?

I have a 1969 AHRA rule book and may need to check it to see if Super Stock had specific designations for weights and cubic inches. I know in 1970 there was a handicap start system, based on weight of 7 lbs. per cubic inch, with a minimum of 2500 pounds. This may have been the same for the 1969 season.