COPO Chevelle race history

[Jack R]

I grew up in WNY. I don't remember your 69 or the paint scheme but I do know that dealer well. Laks Chevrolet was on South Park Avenue in Buffalo until late 69 or so. When I was a kid I hung out at this dealer. I remember a lot of Z 28's and Chevelles running through there. They were the only Chevy dealer in that part of town at that time. I was around 11 years old and was the unofficial mechanics helper during summers or on weekends. For a long time I was able to be in the shop (before insurance stuff killed that). The mechanics would have me sit in the cars on the lift to help bleed brakes, shift gears etc. I was an 11 year old wanna be at the time. I remember seeing engine swaps on chevelles, corvettes and camaros taking place. I didn't appreciate a big block from a small block but I recognized the difference and remember them working on hi-performance stuff at that time.