She's Home (Ribbon COPO)

[CopoFan]

And here's a pic of the trunk.

For the one who asked about who did this paint job... it was originally done by the second owner, who bought this back in 1970 from an insurance company, a recovered stolen car, minus motor, trans and wheels. The most impressive thing about the ribbons is the fact that he painted them into the seams of the fenders and quarters.

He sold it in the late 70's to the third owner. At some point he had it stored too close to a heater, and ended up ruining the paint. He took it in to a local body shop known for awesome work to have them duplicate the exact ribbon paint scheme. They left the original ribbons in the seams and painted them back on the car as close as they could. You can tell the shades of some of the ribbons are a bit different than the original painter's work.

Although this is far from my favorite color, and the interesting ribbon scheme wouldn't be my first (or second) choice, I just can't touch it. Ever since I've known this car (since 1995), this is how its looked. Its a personality that I'd hate to change.

And by the way, to all of you who posted your appreciation and congrats... thank you all! Not even a week ago, I had NO intentions of buying this. I also had a bit of buyers remorse once I handed over the sum of cash... I've been trying to get out of debt lately, and this deal certainly doesn't help. But after seeing three pages of posts, I get the feeling that I made the correct choice in buying this.

[JoeC]

I would rip that whole car apart looking for a build sheet.

That would be your winning lottery ticket
good luck

[Mr70]

Try looking behind the backseat first,top & bottom and look inside both very closely,then check behind the door panels,then the front seats too if you do decide to look for one.
It is stunning just the way it is.

[1969l78]

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I would rip that whole car apart looking for a build sheet.

That would be your winning lottery ticket
good luck

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That is for sure

[Stefano]

Cool car! Not very many Copo Chevelles found. Can you post a pic of the rear end cast date and tube stamp when you get a chance?

Thanks.

[CC Rider]

Great find.

Just looking at those pics, I feel like I've seen it before somewhere.

I'll have to rummage through my Super Chevy Show pics from years ago. That paint scheme looks familiar.

[Xplantdad]

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Great find.

Just looking at those pics, I feel like I've seen it before somewhere.

I'll have to rummage through my Super Chevy Show pics from years ago. That paint scheme looks familiar.

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I agree...I have seen it somewhere before too, I think? Or maybe just deja vu...

Cool car either way!

[camarojoe]

OK, I'll go out on a limb and disagree with just about everyone. Personally, I think that car would look a gazillion times better painted garnet red/black top than it would with the pink/purple/ribbon job on it now. Garnet Red is a bad ass color, and looks super on a Chevelle. Note that I'm not knocking the car, Its very cool as-is no doubt, but the current paint job ain't anything I'm getting warm and fuzzy over, or one I'd feel bad about stripping off for a fresh coat of garnet. JMO.

[CopoFan]

Its been a while, but I've finally had time to get her up in the air to snap a pic of the tube stamp.

Not sure how clear the pic is, but it appears to be KQ 0518B... which I assume means May 18th? Was it stamped on the assembly line, or when the axle was made?

The build date on my trim tag is 05D, which I think is the 4th week of May? So they appear to jive with each other if my assumptions are right.