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BTW, was the 427 Impala from AZ? It looks very familiar... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif


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Yep.. cool car. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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This beautiful beast is owned by Kevin DeWitte out here in the "valley". Highly documented, highly detailed. A true wonder to see in person. Kevin alos owns a white COPO Camaro that he purchased new back in the day. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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BTW, was the 427 Impala from AZ? It looks very familiar... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif


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Yep.. cool car. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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This beautiful beast is owned by Kevin DeWitte out here in the "valley". Highly documented, highly detailed. A true wonder to see in person. Kevin alos owns a white COPO Camaro that he purchased new back in the day. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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I drooled on that car. Nice car(!). Nice owner. As I said to my buddy, if I could order that car new, I don't know what I'd do different!
Dave

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You're welcome Dave. I'm glad you have the car because I know you will care for it properly. I follow the '67 Camaros closer than most and I can say that your L78 is the nicest completely unrestored '67 that I have ever seen. The story of Robert and his family takes the car to a different level than most cars in my mind and I hope you continue to share the story with others.

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I won't try to list all the old friends we see at these events but I will say we seem to meet new ones everytime we attend. This year it was Ken Tibor. I fell for Ken's Nova when I first saw it here on the site. Well, let me tell you; the car is even better 'up close and personal'. And Ken and his wife are an absolute ball to be around. New experiences with every trip eh?: Ken even learned how to get Diesel fuel from the pump when the station is "Closed"! (Long story!)

Quote from Mr. Barnfind.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif


LOL...... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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So is that original paint black rear panel, far left in photo, gloss or semi-gloss? Might be nice to document that and perhaps put that question to bed once and for all! What an incredible car and a truly tragic story.

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Nice Camarohttp://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...LaHarpe024.jpg

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WOW!!! This car was sold out of Fred Gibb. I saw the car about a month ago with no stripe and rallys, I thought it was cool then! L78 4 speed very cool. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif
Joe

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This beautiful beast is owned by Kevin DeWitte out here in the "valley". Highly documented, highly detailed. A true wonder to see in person. Kevin alos owns a white COPO Camaro that he purchased new back in the day. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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I drooled on that car. Nice car(!). Nice owner. As I said to my buddy, if I could order that car new, I don't know what I'd do different!
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Ken, Thanks for posting all the pictures. Very cool! Do you or anybody else have any more pictures of Kevin's L72 Impala SS (engine, etc.)? I would love to see them.

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Found a couple more......Enjoy......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...onmouth089.jpg

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Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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I met Kwizz and Schone's son on the way to a beer run friday night. Later this picture was taken NOT by me.

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I had a great time. A lot of great people!!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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It is semi-gloss. Of the orig paint cars I've seen and examined closely (very closely), none were high "body" gloss. They do, however, get glossier with age and vary from car to car (just like cowl blackout) and I think that has lead to some confusion.

This question, like so many, won't ever be "put to bed once and for all", though, as an example will show up that looks like full gloss. Right, Charlie?

Dave

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Kim, where were you? For future reference, just by chance as Justbad Joe snapped the photo, here I am getting a close look at this real neat 69 L78 that was photo documented with the red hockey stripes. I'm the skinny guy with more hair on my lip than head.....
Dave

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Dave missed you again this year. I have that same problem with lip and top!!! Don stowers was taking pictures friday night. He has a camera just like mine !! turned out to be my camera!! This is one picture he took of me and Rick Nelson. I'm the good lookn one!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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I may have had a few beers by that time. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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Dave, The car your looking was sold by Fred new. Nice car!!!

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Later this picture was taken NOT by me.

I may have had a few beers by that time.

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EVIDENTLY! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

(BTW, the caption reads "Kim Howie's Purple Pride") https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Also caught SS427, Kwizz & the Legendary "Trained Wife". Yes, she really DOES exist! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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And the Wizards from Donahue.......... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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The color on the shirt is close!!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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I may have had a few beers by that time. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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Just a few? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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Great shot of THE MAYOR and litte Mayor!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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I only counted two beers!!!! The first & last one. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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The color on the shirt is close!!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Nice shirt... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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Nice shirt... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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Compliments of Mr. Nelson.

I think the color was described as "Bodyguard Burgundy" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif

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Great shot of THE MAYOR and litte Mayor!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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We were discussing whether Howie was going to show up in drag, but he opted for the Barney costume. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif
Joe

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Who's Barney?? Must be kid thing!!! As Dennis says I HAVE T-SHIRTS OLDER THAN YOU. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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One of the highlights of the show was the presence of Jim Hayter. On October 8, 1971 at the AHRA World Points Finals in Fremont, CA, Jim set a new record running a 9.63 @ 143 MPH to win the Pro Stock World Championship. He was driving the Fred Gibb sponsered 1969 ZL-1 Camaro, #1, now owned by Bill Porterfield.

Accordning to Bill, the car may be retired from racing, as he just recently put the original engine block back in the car. Glad I got to see Bill hammer it a couple of times.

BTW, Jim is still racing today.

Here is the car on the 2006 Gibb show plaques.



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At the Gibb show.

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Cool picture from back in the day.

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/134...-71%5B1%5D.jpg

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I love that picture!! That's when the car won the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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Jim Hayter broke the world record at 9.63 at amost 143 and also won the World Championship at the race in Fremont,Cal. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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I agree Kim! Hey, at least at this years reunion I'll have an idea of who you are https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Are we doing the name tag thing again? (For the new guys)...or do we designate an "old-timer" (read D. Cumby) to introduce everyone to everyone else? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

Hey DC, let me know if you ordered "it" yet! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Jim Hayter broke the world record at 9.63 at amost 143 and also won the World Championship at the race in Fremont,Cal. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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The way BP restored the car, with the gold leaf and all, looks killer, but IMO, this is how the car should look today, as it did when it was crowned WORLD CHAMPION. No doubt Hayter must have been some tuner/driver. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Hey, go easy on Cumby, he is the one in charge of the name tags. Ought to be interesting to see what yours says.https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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Hey, go easy on Cumby, he is the one in charge of the name tags. Ought to be interesting to see what yours says.https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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He knows I'm just kidding...but It'll be interesting Tom... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

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Who's Barney?? Must be kid thing!!! As Dennis says I HAVE T-SHIRTS OLDER THAN YOU. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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Underwear too, but neither fit anymore. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

To those who may wonder what the "ten seconds to heaven" meant on the back of Bill's silver deuce. The car was painted pearl white, and had the wheel wells opened way up in 1974. That's when it became the ten seconds to heaven race car, running in the NJ area. It stayed that way until now when it was put back to pretty much stocker form. Since it spent most of it's time as a race car, I couldn't help but put that reminder of it's heritage on the tailpan. Maybe Bill can post some pics on another thread of how it looked when he aquired it.

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Ken...you did an awesome job on Bill's Deuce https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

I'll get to see it in a few weeks (I think)in Collinsville. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Then it'll come back to AZ and hopefully I'll be able to see it (and maybe get a ride in it) at Pavillions. Though Bill and I can never seem to be at the same place at the same time except in Collinsville https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif

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Hey, go easy on Cumby, he is the one in charge of the name tags. Ought to be interesting to see what yours says.

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Like I told Schonye Saturday, "Thanks for the insults!" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Hey DC, let me know if you ordered "it" yet! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Yep, it's headed this way from "The Beach".

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Way cool. Let me know what you think of it. Great talking to you today...sir! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Fair enough. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif Let me know what you think of the bill; I charged it to you! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Dave, Your '67 L78 is awesome!! I can't wait to see more pics and see the car in person. It is definately the best that I've seen. I'm really glad that it went to a good owner. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif