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Forum: Acadian Beaumont and Canso 01-05-2026, 02:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 36,229
Posted By 427strato
It is possible to find the names of the...

It is possible to find the names of the individuals and where they lived that owned those cars in 1971 and 1973 by cross referencing the telephone numbers in a City Directory. In Ontario we had...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 11-16-2025, 05:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,814
Posted By 427strato
A good friend of mine was speaking with the owner...

A good friend of mine was speaking with the owner that night at Plunkett's. The gentleman is the original owner of the car and he said it still has it's original engine. He purchased it at the same...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-27-2025, 02:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,399
Posted By 427strato
There is a Douglas Boyce that lives in Wellesley,...

There is a Douglas Boyce that lives in Wellesley, Ontario, not too far from Cambridge.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 09-08-2025, 04:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,318
Posted By 427strato
Paul, we just completed the restoration of my 69...

Paul, we just completed the restoration of my 69 Chevelle and we installed the Gardiner system on the car. It's a 375 hrs with a M22 and rubber floor mat with no insulation. Is it loud; it most...
Forum: COPO - Canada 03-16-2025, 04:10 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 147,034
Posted By 427strato
Great to see a Canadian COPO. I often wonder...

Great to see a Canadian COPO. I often wonder what became of the yellow COPO camaro that I looked at in the summer of 1969 in Hamilton, Ontario at Maurice Carter Chev. Olds. It was already sold when...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 11-21-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 194,006
Posted By 427strato
I have enjoyed so much reading the posts in this...

I have enjoyed so much reading the posts in this thread. I started driving in 1965 and over the next few years had quite a few muscle cars and still do. This thread brings back a lot of memories...
Forum: Acadian Beaumont and Canso 11-19-2024, 02:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,357
Posted By 427strato
A block heater would have been unusual in a...

A block heater would have been unusual in a muscle car back then as most of us took our cars off of the road about November and drove our winter beaters until spring. I've been driving since 1965...
Forum: Acadian Beaumont and Canso 11-17-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,357
Posted By 427strato
Yes I do, however it's a 68 Strato Chief and I'm...

Yes I do, however it's a 68 Strato Chief and I'm the original owner.
Forum: Acadian Beaumont and Canso 11-16-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,357
Posted By 427strato
The car in the picture is not the same car as the...

The car in the picture is not the same car as the yellow car and it hasn't been for sale for 47 years. I found the car for my brother in 1976 and purchased it from him in 1986. We did a body on...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 11-08-2023, 04:28 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 24,697
Posted By 427strato
The used vehicle report is a good idea. I did...

The used vehicle report is a good idea. I did this to find the owner from the early 80's a couple of years ago for my 65 custom Corvette. If the search is sucessful then a simple telephone number...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 09-19-2023, 03:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,700
Posted By 427strato
In about 1982-84 a friend of mine went to look at...

In about 1982-84 a friend of mine went to look at a 1968 Corvette L88, if I remember correctly, a blue roadster, white top, that was advertised in the Toronto Star for $3,500 at the time. He drove...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-19-2023, 04:55 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 202,423
Posted By 427strato
I have quite a few old pictures from the late...

I have quite a few old pictures from the late 60's and the 70's of some of my old muscle
cars such as my, new at the time, 69 copo chevelle, as well as my 68 427 Canadian pontiac ,new at the time,...
Forum: Lounge 07-10-2022, 05:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,009
Posted By 427strato
In 1968 my ex-father-in-law was a salesman at the...

In 1968 my ex-father-in-law was a salesman at the local Pontiac dealer, C. W. Smiths, in Brantford, Ont. He tried to order me a new 68 SD with the L78 and I can confirm it was not available. I had...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-19-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,288
Posted By 427strato
"If" it is the car I saw about 4 or 5 years ago,...

"If" it is the car I saw about 4 or 5 years ago, it was in the Welland, Ontario, area and the owner of it at that time told me he purchased it in Texas. Doug
Forum: COPO - Canada 11-07-2021, 03:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 27,490
Posted By 427strato
I bought one of the 5 that went to B & A Chev in...

I bought one of the 5 that went to B & A Chev in Toronto. That day, Oct. 1970, they had 2 green ones and 1 blue one to choose from in their compound on Avenue Rd. The salesman told me they had an...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 11-06-2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 23,877
Posted By 427strato
Here is one that we just got back from the paint...

Here is one that we just got back from the paint shop and are starting to reassemble.
Forum: COPO - Canada 06-12-2020, 02:17 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 79,656
Posted By 427strato
There were a number of Toronto dealers that sold...

There were a number of Toronto dealers that sold a considerable amount of COPO cars. I purchased my 69 COPO Chevelle from B&A Chevrolet in Sept. 69 when they were in Yorkville, just before they...
Forum: Chevrolet 05-16-2020, 04:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,924
Posted By 427strato
both of the biscaynes have been sold

both of the biscaynes have been sold
Forum: Chevrolet 05-15-2020, 01:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,924
Posted By 427strato
I don't know where the car was built, but I...

I don't know where the car was built, but I expect Oshawa. I remember Doug racing the car with Newbie slicks and cutouts in the eshaust made from plumbing hardware. The car turned mid 13's in the...
Forum: Chevrolet 05-14-2020, 04:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,924
Posted By 427strato
1968 Biscayne 427-385 hrs, Canadian

I am posting this as I would be so disappointed to see this car disappear forever. It is a 1968 Biscayne, 427-385 hrs, M20 or M21 4 spd., posi, am radio, F41, 3:55 gears, Vedora Green and ordered...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 03-22-2018, 01:44 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 16,494
Posted By 427strato
Hi guys. Thanks very much for the information. ...

Hi guys. Thanks very much for the information. I see that Summit appears to sell reproductions. Thanks again, Doug.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 03-20-2018, 11:53 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 16,494
Posted By 427strato
Hi. I know my 69 Copo came with F70x14 Uniroyal...

Hi. I know my 69 Copo came with F70x14 Uniroyal whitewall tires when I bought it new. I tried to get the dealership to switch wheels and tires with the blue copo that was sitting beside mine as it...
Forum: Chevrolet 12-23-2017, 02:35 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 26,933
Posted By 427strato
69 2dr. sedan ss

Hi guys. I'm sorry, I don't keep up to forums however this is somewhat of an update. We really haven't done much to this car. We installed a couple of reproduction wiring harnesses in the front...
Forum: Pontiac 02-03-2017, 12:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 26,652
Posted By 427strato
Re: 1968 Catalina 2 door sedan, 428-4spd

Hi. I tried this once already however I'm too old to be computer literate. The 1968 Catalina 2 dr. sedan should look like this other than it should likely have 428 emblems rather than 427 emblems....
Forum: Chevrolet 04-15-2016, 02:47 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 26,933
Posted By 427strato
Re: Canadian 1969 Chevelle 300 Deluxe SS, L78, M22

Well, there were not a lot of W31s' around back then. A fellow from Woodstock, (Marv), had a medium blue one that he would bring to Brantford to race. Scary car back then for a 350; turned high...
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