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rspallina

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My Z arrived today!
« on: May 09, 2015, 02:33:05 AM »
Hey guys - I have been real quiet over here after posting the links to those two pieces of yellow art that you all had vetted here for some time. Well after countless late night hours....much to my wife's dismay  ;D, this arrived at our home today after a two day journey from Plano TX.  Want to share and start a discussion.  Many thanks to Darell for all his help during this time...could not have pulled the trigger without him.  The prior owner posts in camaros.net and I found a thread of his that started even prior to him finding the car.  MacNeish certified the car as a survivor about 9 months after his purchase in 2007.  Virtually everything on the car including the paint is original.  Other than the smog, exhaust manifold, spiral shocks, rear leaf springs, two rear wheels (that are not date code correct but correct ones were sent with car in trunk) and the carb which is also not date code correct, the car is virtually untouched.  Being new to this I'm curious to find out what you guys think about the necessity of correcting the above items.  Prior owner was a an originalist but told me that he didn't correct most of these items that Jerry identified because the car would drive and run all wrong.   Let me know what you think...here are some pics:

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Rob Spallina
2014 Camaro SS w/ 1LE Package - 376ci/426hp/6 Speed/3:91 (Summit White)
1969 Camaro Z-28 X33D80 - 302/290hp/4 speed/3:73 (Lemans Blue)

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Re: My Z arrived today!
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2015, 02:53:32 AM »
Here are some additional pics:

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1969 Camaro Z-28 X33D80 - 302/290hp/4 speed/3:73 (Lemans Blue)

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« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2015, 02:53:51 AM »
I would leave it as is.
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« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2015, 03:03:47 AM »
I would leave it as is.
2x,  search for the few date correct parts and put to the side.  Congrats, and a very nice find.  You have a nice collection of doc's as well, post when you have a chance as well as the history.
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« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2015, 03:10:28 AM »
Congrats! She's a beauty.
With it being a "survivor", I would keep my eyes open and slowly collect the correct dated components, if you can find them reasonably priced... You wouldn't have to install them. The parts you mention are getting tougher and tougher to find and are usually pretty pricey though.
That's just my opinion.
Other than that just show and go and enjoy! :)

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« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2015, 03:30:58 AM »
Thanks guys!  Drove 18 miles today and firmly felt like I was back in high school!  Back then the smog, manifolds, wheels and a bunch of other original items would have been tossed for upgrades.  I will start a search for the missing items and put them away for another day. The way she drives today is all I'm looking for. Thanks for the advice. Will post more pics in the days to come.
Rob Spallina
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1969 Camaro Z-28 X33D80 - 302/290hp/4 speed/3:73 (Lemans Blue)

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« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2015, 03:44:36 AM »
Rob and Darrell, I was just down in your neck of the woods this past weekend. My wife and I had to make a quick trip to the Ft Lauderdale area. We then went back to Tampa. My 67 Chevelle is down there now. We put the top down and went for a drive one evening. Man, the weather was great so I can relate to your drive!
Back in the land of Oz though now. :(  Talking possible tornado's here tomorrow.

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« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2015, 03:54:56 AM »
We had one of those days today Len. Next time you're in town give us a shout. Be safe out there. A friend posted pics on FB and all you could see we're the tops of mailboxes. Hunker down!
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« Reply #8 on: May 09, 2015, 01:59:38 PM »
I would leave it as is.

Agreed. Looks great ,gathering mechanically sound. Dedicate a shelf to gather dated parts as $$ permits, if you decide to go that direction with the car in the future. Hairs split some , I respect everyone's opinion on this site on what they see as "enjoying" their car. All good.
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« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2015, 03:47:06 PM »
Nice score and one of my favorite colors too.

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« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2015, 04:42:48 PM »
Hey congrats on purchasing a solid car and doing your homework to find the right one. The car looks great. I like the fact that nobody added console gauges, but just the pod above it with the mechanical gauges. The original owner of mine did the same.
Have fun with it!
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« Reply #11 on: May 09, 2015, 06:15:19 PM »
I have been watching this car for a while. What a score! Good for you.. I was emailing with the owner and getting info and pictures. Then I realized what the heck am I doing, I can't get a loan for this car. So I emailed him back told him I would have to pass. I got stars in my eyes and got a little weak there... LOL! I would want the RS, and the Special Ducted Hood. That's just me... D

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« Reply #12 on: May 09, 2015, 06:33:12 PM »
It appears you bought an extremely nice car!~   I love it!  and I notice it's an 09C ... same week as mine (my body number almost 500 after yours!).   My production date was 18 Sept 1969.
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« Reply #13 on: May 09, 2015, 09:40:21 PM »
All great feedback guys!  I am very new to all of this and have learned a little from Darell but have so much to learn. To put it in perspective, I got the car yesterday, washed and detailed it (btw it was spotless lol), drove it and then stared at it quite a bit, before wiping it down and taking my kids for rides. Darell came over today and starting checking every number on the car and just kept telling me great job it's a beautiful car and he can't believe it.  Gary my car was built 9/16 and was delivered to Suburban Chevrolet in Minnesota. The guy that bought it actually bought two of them...one for racing and this one for pleasure. He like a lot of guys sold after having a baby. He sold it to his cousin in 1971 who owned it until 2005 when it was consigned to a museum and purchased by a fflipper who sold it to Anthony Cleveland, our seller. Anthony babied the car for 9 years. The driver who brought the car to me said he was crying when they were loading up the car. I feel extremely lucky to have found it and I am happy to hear all the positive feedback. Austin I received your email and checked the valve covers and could not feel and drippers. I would also like to compare notes. It is amazing that after all this time that the car is so intact. I graduated high school in 1983 and cars weren't this intact back then. I like the idea of getting what it needs to be totally correct. Having said that when jerry comes down to certify Darells car I will ask him if it is just okay to have them on the shelf. The car drives amazing and I wouldn't want to spoil a good thing. Darell was like a kid in a candy store today behind the wheel. If this doesn't motivate him to start the restoration on his car I don't know what will lol. Anyway, I am happy to post any pics that you may want to see to check against your own cars. Let me know and I would be happy to help.  Thanks again, Rob
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2014 Camaro SS w/ 1LE Package - 376ci/426hp/6 Speed/3:91 (Summit White)
1969 Camaro Z-28 X33D80 - 302/290hp/4 speed/3:73 (Lemans Blue)

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« Reply #14 on: May 09, 2015, 09:49:26 PM »
Awesome. I think you and Darrell's cars are the same color right? (his is vinyl top car though)
1969 garnet red Z/28 46k mile unrestored X77
-Looking for 3192477 (front) spiral shocks 3192851 (rear)
-Looking for an original LOF soft ray windshield
-Looking for original Delco side post negative battery cable part # 6297651AV

 

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