Mecum zl1 #30 at Kissimmee
 

Whats the story on this car.

Re: Mecum zl1 #30 at Kissimmee
 

.... Here is the auction listing [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

#30 ZL-1 at Mecum auction

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Re: Mecum zl1 #30 at Kissimmee
 

Neat car, but somebody put front springs in that poor thing!

Re: Mecum zl1 #30 at Kissimmee
 

Leave the springs as-is, but put 15x4 cragar s/s up front with skinnies and 15x8 in the rear with L-60s. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

Re: Mecum zl1 #30 at Kissimmee
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bergy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Neat car, but somebody put front springs in that poor thing! </div></div>

Agreed; would be nice to see photos of the car in as raced condition too.

Re: Mecum zl1 #30 at Kissimmee
 

I would say restoration knowledge and skills have changed significantly since this cars restoration 22 years ago (1993).

Re: Mecum zl1 #30 at Kissimmee
 

Unfortunately Mecum has never allowed the download of pictures to your own computer (maybe somebody has figured out how to do this). I would really like to blow up the one engine picture showing the Emission/Tuneup decal.

I'm more familiar with 69 Chevelles so am wondering if you Camaro gurus can answer this for me. It is well known the 69 COPO Chevelles did not receive one of these decals according to people on here who have survivor engine bays. Did the 69 COPO L72 Camaros get one? Did the 69 Corvette ZL1 get one (which may be the same as this one)? I can't imagine the restorer would use the &quot;CH&quot; code decal whish was for L78's.

Just trying to expand my knowledge. Appreciate any input.

Re: Mecum zl1 #30 at Kissimmee
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Don_Lightfoot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Unfortunately Mecum has never allowed the download of pictures to your own computer (maybe somebody has figured out how to do this). I would really like to blow up the one engine picture showing the Emission/Tuneup decal.</div></div>

If you use Firefox as a browser, right click on the page (not on the picture), and select &quot;View Page Info&quot;. Then go to the media tab, all pictures that get pushed to the page will be listed and shown there, you can save it from there.

The images are relatively low quality (670 x 330), so I doubt you'll be able to blow them up much.

Re: Mecum zl1 #30 at Kissimmee
 

On rare occasions I have contacted Mecum regarding a car they were consigning and I was hired to inspect. They were very willing to send me any photos and printed information they had on the car. However, I would never abuse this as I appreciate them doing it for me so I seldom ask.

Re: Mecum zl1 #30 at Kissimmee
 

The restoration was covered in the October 1994 Chevy High Performance. At that time it did have a few deviations from original build configuration:

Goodyear Polyglas tires
Chambered exhaust
TN rear shock decals [should be UN]

The current trim height does not appear to be correct. A ZL1 is slightly heavier than a small block so dialing it in, particularly in front, takes some work. Not a big deal.

One of the nicest OE drivetrain ZL1 restorations out there. Should do well.