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#11
11-26-2008, 07:28 AM
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Re: smith and gainer chevelle
It's a cool car with Truppi-Kling history. I've talked to Dave Ellis a number of times about the car and the possible restoration. Glad to see it's finally happening.
Please keep us posted as this progresses,........ and give Dave our best wishes. 
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#12
11-26-2008, 07:32 AM
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Re: smith and gainer chevelle
Dave didn't really say. Mentioned that he was looking for someone to put the motor/trans in and get it running and wondered if we could do it. I told him probably in the spring, but if he needed the motor built, he could drop it off anytime. He sounded pretty happy that it was moving along well. Been a long time comin for him.
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#16
11-27-2008, 12:54 AM
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Re: smith and gainer chevelle
My best friend Dale Sheeks was the original owner of this car. His name is on the front fenders. He bought this car from Carl Schmidt Chevrolet in Perrysburg, Oh on 11/11/69. Carl Schmidt's son Bob used this car as a demo for his wife to drive. It was originally a 402/375hp car and had power windows. I have the original protect-o-plate or new vehicle warranty card. In 1980 I purchased from Dale the original engine, transmission, wheels & tires for a restoration I was working on. Dale first raced for Schmidt Chevrolet under the Sheeks & Smith Racing Team. I also raced my 1969 Chevelle SS396/375hp in B/S with the Sheeks & Smith Racing Team. If you follow the link and view the pictures you will notice the front bumper was from either a Monte Carlo or El Camino I'm not sure which now, but the car came that way from Chevrolet. So you so called experts out there what do you think of that! I'm glad Dave is restoring this car back as a race car, after all it was a national champion car. I just wished I could have talked Dave into restoring it in my shop, Dale & I would have had a blast doing it, but I think we were too far away. Good luck on the restoration and if you would like to pick our brains, we do specialize in LS6 Chevelles. Steve Wolfe - Maumee Valley Classics & Muscle Cars. Follow the link below for pictures
http://www.fototime.com/inv/773CC65A050E95A
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#18
11-27-2008, 02:04 AM
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Re: smith and gainer chevelle
Steve W,
Like those old pics. I have the Truppi-Kling Chevelle web page. 
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Kevin 1970 Chevelle Droptop Period Correct Speed Parts 482 BBC, M22 or TH400? Day 2 Super Stock Rocks
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#19
11-27-2008, 04:41 AM
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Re: smith and gainer chevelle
I'm in LOVE !!!!
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Lately into Beaumont SD's, 66,67,68 and 69 , including a 69 2 Dr Post Beaumont , an L78 2 Dr Post Chevelle LS6 Chevelle's, LS6 and L78 El Camino and Camaro fan ! Also 2 Cdn Documented COPO's, a COPO Camaro and COPO Chevelle Love GM Products
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#20
11-27-2008, 04:53 AM
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Re: smith and gainer chevelle
does anyone know how many l78 converts were made and how many are left?
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