Queen City COPO
 

Hi SYC,

Wanted to share a few pics of my new purchase. Code 57 Fathom Green COPO Camaro. Big thanks to Doug Perry and Dave McGaffee for helping me with the purchase. This car was sold new from Queen City Chevrolet in Cincinnati. Funny thing is I have driven by their old lot on my way to work for 18 years and didn't even know it. Please check out the "427" markings that were found under the front fenders! The car came from Dick Weinle's personal collection. Dick has owned Edgewater Sports Park since 1979 and held an NHRA record.

The car was definitely raced and has a few battle scars. If anyone remembers this car from it's race days, please let me know.

X44
05A Car
19,000 on the clock
Original sheet metal minus the hood an inner fenders
Original glass
Original drive train gone
Car does have a correct 512 427 block
Brodix heads


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If anybody can fix the TT pic I would appreciate it! I tried twice.

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Congrats Jason...I saw this on Facebook...you must be ecstatic! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]



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Thanks Bruce! Pretty stoked! Thanks for fixing the pic too... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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NICE!

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Congrats!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JBALL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks Bruce! Pretty stoked! Thanks for fixing the pic too... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] </div></div>

You bet, Jason! Gonna sleep out in the garage tonight? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img]

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Congrats, looks like a cool car.

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Way to go Jason! Congrats!

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Congrats Jason! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]


Grady

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I'm happy for ya J. I better get a ride. See ya at the Milford cruise.

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Very cool find [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img] you should put the thread over at the COPO section

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Congrats Jason. My Z/28 is an 05A car as well. They may have been on the assembly line at the same time.
Buddy

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Congrats!!!

Love those code 57 cars:-)

What trans did it come with? M21, M22?

Ryan

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Very cool find Jason! What are your plans for it?

Day-2 mods would be the way to go here [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img]

Dan

Queen City COPO
 

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Big congrats Jason!
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~ Pete

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Thanks for all the nice comments. Yes Bruce, I could have slept in the garage for sure!

Here are a few more details and pics. Not sure on the Tranny Ryan. Love the Pete pic. I work at the corner of Court and Vine. lol..

Dan, I want to put the cowl hood back on it and a set of Cragars and that's it. It's going to the Super Car Reunion this Summer for some fun. If I ever go down the road of restoration, I would take the path of Grady's car for sure. I've always liked the Day 2 look. If I can find some decals, before July, I'm going to letter it up for the reunion.

I forgot to mention that the car came with #723 mid-night green interior. It still has the original door panels, wheel, kick panels, and headliner which have all been dyed black! You can see the green around the edges

Here's a few more pics of the floors and some COPO specific shots.

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Awesome Jason! That car could not have gone to a better home. Can't wait to see it making some good hard passes at the Reunion.
Jamie

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Great car! Years ago I had a Pace Car 14 cars before this one; probably made within minutes of each other.

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Nice find Jason ,Doug is always finding these copos

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Great pics Jason. You are almost 2000 units after mine.

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There is also a Hugger Orange 4 speed delivered to Queen City 5 body numbers from your car Jason

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Congrats. Can't wait to see it run at SCR20. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

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Wow great find.

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Nice....

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Jason,

I love the car! I can't wait to hear the entire story of how you obtained it! It will sure look good going down the track at SCR20!
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Van

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Congrats Jason. I know you'll enjoy that car.

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Nice.. Im sure you are super excited.. Congrats!

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Great news Jason, good for you. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Impressive looking floors. Not having to replace sheet metal is a big plus. Cool piece.

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Congrats Jason! Looks great.

Phil W.

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Leave it to Doug Perry, COPO locater supreme! Can't wait to see it. See you at the SCR, Jason!
Andy [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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Nice car buddy congrats can't wait to see it

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Great car Jason, and congratulations!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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The rivets on the trim tag are like nothing I seen before. Anyone know about them?

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I think your seeing the seam sealer that forms a round blob ? I would guess it was pushed in from the back.

Mike

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think your seeing the seam sealer that forms a round blob ? I would guess it was pushed in from the back.

Mike </div></div>

Yes, that is correct. Looks fine to me.

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I will post a close up of the TT. I don't believe it's ever been off the car.

I have made contact with two of the previous owners. The car was raced on the street and at the track for most of it's early life. It was painted black and wore a blue stripe. After it's racing days, it was stored indoors until it was sold. He has pictures of the car for me from the early 80's. I hope to have them by next weekend. Can't wait!

I believe I'm one owner away from the original owner! More to come...

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ive seen the seam sealer through the rivets like that before absolutely fine.