Stripe Delete JL8 Z28

[JL8Tom]

I am the current owner of this car. I was the 3 owner and sold it about 1977 with 14,000 miles on it, located and purchased it 6 years ago, long story. "Original" Bumper Guards are back on the car. This car 'did' come with a black grill contrary to what is published in Jerry McNeish's book. Originally had an Endura Bumper, I removed it and put a chrome bumper on it back them (silly me). It is an X33 and yes the drip roof mouldings are not on the car. Original hood was stolen back then, and was replaced with a GM Hood, thats when you could buy them for about $ 100 from the dealer. This is a real deal factory JL8 car, I have the P.O.P. Currently has 24,000 miles on it, still all original paint (except for the hood) and interior.

[mockingbird812]

Welcome Tom. Way cool ride. Howz bout some current shots of yr car? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[Salvatore]

would be great to see some pictures Tom.

[Charley Lillard]

Welcome to the site Tom.....Can I have it ?

[PeteLeathersac]

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Sounds very cool, looking forward to pictures too!
Welcome aboard!!!
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~ Pete

[William]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JL8Tom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This car 'did' come with a black grill contrary to what is published in Jerry McNeish's book. </div></div>

That would be Jerry McNeish, The Camaro Research Group and everyone else in the hobby that knows '69s at all. Standard grille on a non-RS Z/28 was molded in an off-white plastic, the entire front painted argent [silver]. In production the outer circumference was painted body color. Plenty of survivor Z/28s around with silver grilles.

Have the car judged and the grille will be deemed incorrect.

http://www.camaros.org/exterior.shtml#BlackoutPaint

[Tracker1]

SWEET!!! So glad this thread found you JL8TOM, quite a car you have there. Welcome - I hoped it would make its way to you so we could find out more about such a rare Z. Any more pics you can post?

[JL8Tom]

Hi William,
I have to disagree with you. This car was delivered with a black molded grill with outer circumference painted to match body color. Please note this is a &quot; -- &quot; paint code stripe delete car and has headlight washers, could one or both of those been a factor in the black grill. I have been in touch with the original owner and will reach out to him to see if he has any recollection regarding the black grill. I can with all certainty say, this car was delivered with a black grill. Jerry's book is a great resource, but it's the one bit of information that is not 100% correct, I have proof positive parked in my garage.

[70 copo]

Oh-oh.... Another potential &quot;evening orchid&quot; thread. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img]

[68l30]

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Enjoy what you have and/or restore it as you find/research &quot;your&quot; car to be. PLEASE don't do it just to conform to a standard. Cars have a history &amp; history is not always set in stone...Remember when they never made a 427 Camaro/Chevelle...? The learning and research should never end.


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