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cpc427

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restoration of copo
« on: October 12, 2018, 10:10:43 PM »
Hello all, I'm looking for a shop to do the metal fab work and paint on my copo. the car is an OHIO rust bucket, need help and am willing to travel for the right restoration shop. ANY HELP WOULD BE  GREATLY APPRECIATED....    cpc

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Re: restoration of copo
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2018, 12:58:57 AM »
Super car workshop in Latrobe, PA. I have no personal experience with them but have seen some nice work.

Welcome! Can you tell us about your COPO?
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Re: restoration of copo
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2018, 11:37:50 AM »
I agree, take your car to Super Car Workshop. They are very knowledgeable and do great work!

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Re: restoration of copo
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2018, 07:40:16 PM »


Welcome! Can you tell us about your COPO?
X2 on the pics and story please
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Re: restoration of copo
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2018, 04:54:53 PM »
SCW does great work, but it's out of the price range of many....
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Re: restoration of copo
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2018, 10:00:36 PM »
SCW does great work, but it's out of the price range of many....

So are COPO's  :D
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Re: restoration of copo
« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2018, 03:46:35 AM »
I have seen many COPO’s that were done by SCW. They do great work. If you want your car done right; you need have it done by somewhere that has experience with COPO’s.

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Re: restoration of copo
« Reply #7 on: October 15, 2018, 12:11:21 PM »
Why? What is different?
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Re: restoration of copo
« Reply #8 on: October 15, 2018, 12:59:43 PM »
Why? What is different?

That was my thought as well.....  ?
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Re: restoration of copo
« Reply #9 on: October 15, 2018, 02:38:42 PM »
While SCW has a great reputation I would think the COPO,s as well as the Z28,s have been researched enough that other shops that do good work could handle the job. The specific parts and dates are well known. Finding them might be the challenge.
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Re: restoration of copo
« Reply #10 on: October 15, 2018, 03:18:56 PM »
Frank Arone
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Re: restoration of copo
« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2018, 04:02:30 PM »
https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=140219

One of the nicest COPO restorations I have seen. Done by a hobbyist working out of his garage.
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Re: restoration of copo
« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2018, 09:44:08 PM »
Yep, a dedicated hobbyist can do awesome work too, if they know what to do.
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Re: restoration of copo
« Reply #13 on: October 15, 2018, 10:38:12 PM »
This was painted in lacquer 30 years ago by a friend in a 2-car garage. He also did the body work. All GM back then; no repro.

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Re: restoration of copo
« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2018, 11:09:34 PM »
Fine job on the ZL1. Was that car found in someones yard?
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