50th anniversary of the first Z-28

[mdz]

Great story Jon , and a lot of hard work,you should be very proud.

[Jon Mello]

Many thanks, guys.  I do appreciate it.

It's on the HOTROD magazine website also.

[JoeC]

congratulations Jon  Great Job on the car and the history

[Ron C.]

Yes congrats Jon the car looks great!! Very nice restoration on a piece of automotive history.   Jon check out this link >  https://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2016/09/07/restored-1967-camaro-z28-rs-takes-best-in-show-at-musclepalooza-xxiv/comment-page-1/#comment-10071931

[Jon Mello]

Thanks to you both.

Ron, your red car looks great and it's nice to see it get some press. I'd like to see your cars in person someday. You always do a nice job on them.

[Ron C.]

Thanks Jon, Maybe I can get to MCACN next year.The only thing about that is its in November and there could be snow or ice on the road which makes me very nervous LOL.

[VINCE Z28]

Jon great looking car, what are those chrome things on the doors?. Vince

[Trans Åm]

Jon great looking car, what are those chrome things on the doors?. Vince

Those are lights used to illuminate the number, fun idea considering it ran Paul Revere/Daytona.



Jon, I know it wouldn't be correct, but have you considered running Daisy's on it? Man that'd look awesome.

[Jon Mello]

The 200-S Daisy mags are nice but I'll stick with what it originally ran.

Ron, I'll drive your truck and trailer for you next year. Everything will be fine. 

(yes, the chrome things are lights to illuminate the numbers for night racing)

[kgu]

Beautiful car Jon, congratulations on completing the restoration of an important piece of history. You make us all proud.
               Ken

[Jon Mello]

Truly appreciated, Ken.  Thank you very much.

[Jon Mello]

Got my model in the mail yesterday!

[maroman]

KILLER!!

[camaroboy68ss]

sweet die cast and loved reading the article in the Muscle Car Review. Awesome restoration. Really like the details the were used only on the endurance setups, like the light for the number, over a typical trans am setup.

[Jon Mello]

The 50th anniversary of my Z-28 is today. I'm sure glad I got it done in time.



My Yenko Z-28 engine from the Bud Gates Trans-Am car will turn 50 tomorrow.  Well, actually the car would be 50 but the engine was built 12-20-66.



I sent the original owner, Hugh Heishman, one of these, which he really enjoyed.