Queen City COPO - Page 2

**JBALL** · #1 03-09-2017, 01:19 PM

Continuing to track previous ownership of the COPO.

I received these pics this week from a previous owner. Here she is badged up as a Pro Street Z/28! These are from the early 90's.

**JBALL** · #2 05-02-2018, 04:38 PM

Hi folks,

Been awhile since I've posted an update. Good progress on the rear suspension changes and the motor clean up.

New cam, springs, and a freshened up set of 840 heads. The block appears to be a 427/390 hr. from 1968. Steel crank and 7/8 dimple rods and cast pistons. Big thanks to Dave McGaffee for assembling the motor. Going to pick it up this weekend.

Sammy hooked me up with some 70's Lakewood bars and I decided to go with the H/O powder coated drums.

Being a rookie I have made a few mistakes (like forgetting the rubber pads that go under the leaf springs... Grrr.) but it's coming together!

**mockingbird812** · #3 05-02-2018, 05:04 PM

Looking good Jason! Thanks for the update.

**JBALL** · #4 11-05-2018, 02:32 PM

Hello folks,

Last week I was able to buy this BE rear end for my car. Still has the original heat treated ring and pinion and the correct circle hole spring plates and 16 tooth side gears. The rear end had been in a local race car for the last 30+ years in Lexington, KY. I would like to thank fellow SYC members Van Hurst for the lead and Mike Angelo for the detailed pictures on how to tell the differences between a regular 12 bolt and a COPO. The spring perches will need to be cut off and put back in the factory location but other than that.. it just needs a good cleaning. It's a little late for an 05A car but it's close enough for an old driver! And no.. I will not be drag racing with this rear seeing I've been known to tear up 12 bolts..lol..

Just booked our flight for MCACN! Looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks!

Jball

bbbentley · #5 02-12-2017, 02:37 AM

I'm happy for ya J. I better get a ride. See ya at the Milford cruise.

**brent396** · #6 02-12-2017, 02:54 AM

Very cool find [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/

[/img] you should put the thread over at the COPO section

**x77-69z28** · #7 02-12-2017, 04:17 AM

Congrats Jason. My Z/28 is an 05A car as well. They may have been on the assembly line at the same time.
Buddy

**Ryan1969Chevelle** · #8 02-12-2017, 10:01 AM

Congrats!!!

Love those code 57 cars:-)

What trans did it come with? M21, M22?

Ryan

**MosportGreen66** · #9 02-12-2017, 11:22 AM

Very cool find Jason! What are your plans for it?

Day-2 mods would be the way to go here [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img]

Dan

**PeteLeathersac** · #10 02-12-2017, 12:15 PM

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Big congrats Jason!
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
~ Pete

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