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69RALLYSPORTZ28

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If we only knew where the original 302 was
« on: August 14, 2020, 09:08:20 PM »
If we only knew where the original 302 engine was.
It would be the best of two worlds
An original Z/28 with a Motion 427

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Re: If we only knew where the original 302 was
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2020, 09:17:50 PM »
Unless I misread the work order, it was carrying a CE replacement block at the time of the 427 swap. Dealer likely scrapped that motor in '69 -

When (date) was the 427 installed ? Didn't see that on the WO -

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Steve
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Re: If we only knew where the original 302 was
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2020, 11:31:59 PM »
I don't think that is a WO. It looks more like a trade in evaluation or an appraisal. With over 87,000 miles on it, the CE 427 must have been installed a lot earlier.

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Re: If we only knew where the original 302 was
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2020, 11:36:18 PM »
Would need solid provenance...... and unclear (to me) what the CS sheet represents - part of an appraisal, sales receipt, work order, etc.
OP is that a car you own?
Tim in Australia.
1969 04A Van Nuys Z/28. Cortez Silver, Dark Blue interior, VE3, Z21, Z23, D55/U17, D80, flat hood.
Sold at Clippinger Chevrolet in Covina, CA.
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Re: If we only knew where the original 302 was
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2020, 11:47:39 PM »
That paper is at least newer than 1983 because that's when zip+4 came out. 65 series tires is newer than that but I can't find when they were first used. WWW was 1989...Joe
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Re: If we only knew where the original 302 was
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2020, 12:07:45 AM »
Bob Harris started Camaro Specialties in 1984-85 I think. So the paper is no earlier than that.

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Re: If we only knew where the original 302 was
« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2020, 02:06:54 AM »
124379N574523
Records found on www.vinaudit.com
Tim in Australia.
1969 04A Van Nuys Z/28. Cortez Silver, Dark Blue interior, VE3, Z21, Z23, D55/U17, D80, flat hood.
Sold at Clippinger Chevrolet in Covina, CA.
AHRA Formula Stock at Lions Dragstrip, NHRA E/MP at Pomona Raceway

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Re: If we only knew where the original 302 was
« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2020, 03:35:57 PM »
Its just a description of a car that was filled out more recently.  It is not a historical document.  Web site address too.

Bob's shop on Elm street is his 3rd or maybe 4th location since he has been doing business. 

Fred Mertz

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Re: If we only knew where the original 302 was
« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2020, 11:47:52 PM »
What is the complete "CE" number stamped on the pad?  The first digit after "CE" should be the year of the warranty replacement.

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Re: If we only knew where the original 302 was
« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2020, 08:34:12 PM »
to me any document without a date is just a piece of paper.
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Re: If we only knew where the original 302 was
« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2020, 11:20:06 PM »
There would have been a second page to the appraisal with a date.

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Re: If we only knew where the original 302 was
« Reply #11 on: June 02, 2023, 06:45:50 AM »
There it is resisted :https://www.rkmotors.com/vehicles/4528/1969-chevrolet-camaro-z-28-rs
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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Re: If we only knew where the original 302 was
« Reply #12 on: June 02, 2023, 06:48:13 AM »
Do we know that the trim tag is legit?
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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Re: If we only knew where the original 302 was
« Reply #13 on: June 02, 2023, 02:48:43 PM »
Tag appears to be legit

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Re: If we only knew where the original 302 was
« Reply #14 on: June 02, 2023, 05:13:41 PM »
Also I thought the electrical and washer hose were strategically placed. Made me wonder if the rivets were questionable.
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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