Belmont Chevy Olds Ltd. Western, ON

[ZiggyL78]

Belmont was the start for me.I was a teenager fresh out of high school and my father promised me $400 for a downer on a car if I passed grade 12.I lived within walking distance of Gorries Golden Mile Chev,but everyone knew that if you wanted a fast Chev then Belmont was the place to go and Dave Mackay was guy to talk to.Dave was a great salesman and he knew his sh*t.He was the kinda guy that could read the back of a Corn Flakes box and you would think it was the word of God.He showed me a couple of cars and then something out front caught my eye.It was a 69 Camaro SS350 in silver with black interior and black SS stripes along the side.It had a 350/300 SBC 4 Spd with 4:10 gears.The SS wheels with the white letter tires really finished it off.OMG.It was friggin beautifull.Don't forget I was a green teenager who got excited just to drive the Old Man's 425 Olds.Dave took me for a ride behind the dealer.The car was dead stock so just cruising around was nice and smooth with the quiet exhaust.After all it was practically a new car.We started back to the dealer and pulled on to the street behind the dealer.Dave geared down and let her go.Damn it was fast for me.
It ran 14.40.Dave powered the gears like a pro.I was sold.He gave me a great deal and I couldn't get to the bank fast enough.

It seemed like an eternity before me and my dad went to pick it up.I remember I was shaking all the way there.We finalized the deal and I went to get in the car.My dad stopped me and said "I'll drive it home".Emoji When I first went to look for a car my dad said "and I don't want to see any Hot Rod or a fast car".Emoji When my dad saw the car for the first time,I couldn't believe he didn't realize it was fast.We drove to the highway and when we got on the on ramp my dad nailed it.The car put down 2 nice black stripes on the pavement and actually got a little out of shape.Oh sh"t.It's all over now.I was so close.I almost had it.I figured he was going to get off on the next exit and take it back to the dealer.Emoji
Surprisingly he didn't and we made it home.He didn't say a word and walked over to me and yelled "I told you nothing fast!"He kicked me in the ass and lifted me right off the groundIt gets better.Stay tuned.
PS.The first pic is a stock photo.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-storage-park...873346?dc=true

[midyr]

Originally Posted by ZiggyL78

Belmont was the start for me.I was a teenager fresh out of high school and my father promised me $400 for a downer on a car if I passed grade 12.I lived within walking distance of Gorries Golden Mile Chev,but everyone knew that if you wanted a fast Chev then Belmont was the place to go and Dave Mackay was guy to talk to.Dave was a great salesman and he knew his sh*t.He was the kinda guy that could read the back of a Corn Flakes box and you would think it was the word of God.He showed me a couple of cars and then something out front caught my eye.It was a 69 Camaro SS350 in silver with black interior and black SS stripes along the side.It had a 350/300 SBC 4 Spd with 4:10 gears.The SS wheels with the white letter tires really finished it off.OMG.It was friggin beautifull.Don't forget I was a green teenager who got excited just to drive the Old Man's 425 Olds.Dave took me for a ride behind the dealer.The car was dead stock so just cruising around was nice and smooth with the quiet exhaust.After all it was practically a new car.We started back to the dealer and pulled on to the street behind the dealer.Dave geared down and let her go.Damn it was fast for me.
It ran 14.40.Dave powered the gears like a pro.I was sold.He gave me a great deal and I couldn't get to the bank fast enough.

It seemed like an eternity before me and my dad went to pick it up.I remember I was shaking all the way there.We finalized the deal and I went to get in the car.My dad stopped me and said "I'll drive it home".Emoji When I first went to look for a car my dad said "and I don't want to see any Hot Rod or a fast car".Emoji When my dad saw the car for the first time,I couldn't believe he didn't realize it was fast.We drove to the highway and when we got on the on ramp my dad nailed it.The car put down 2 nice black stripes on the pavement and actually got a little out of shape.Oh sh"t.It's all over now.I was so close.I almost had it.I figured he was going to get off on the next exit and take it back to the dealer.Emoji
Surprisingly he didn't and we made it home.He didn't say a word and walked over to me and yelled "I told you nothing fast!"He kicked me in the ass and lifted me right off the groundIt gets better.Stay tuned.
PS.The first pic is a stock photo.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-storage-park...873346?dc=true

Hey Zig,

Good to know you are still out there. I won't let Davey see this or his head will swell.

Lance

[ZiggyL78]

Originally Posted by midyr

Hey Zig,

Good to know you are still out there. I won't let Davey see this or his head will swell.

Lance

LOL.Wait till I tell them about Rick Eaton.

Cheers

[CamaroNOS]

That was a good read Ziggy. Love a"close to the heart story" like that.

My last 69 RS Z/28 was a Belmont Chev car. Thanks again Lance for the Belmont dealer sticker.

Below are some pics of my car completed at the MCACN show as well as a few pics of it in its racing trim back in 1971 - 1973 when it was campaigned in and around Cayuga Drag strip. Forgive me for the sideway pics as I still have no idea to the correct this.

Paul

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Paul: By memory we met in person at your car at MCACN.

Great memories, great car, great dealership!

Ryan W31

[ZiggyL78]

Originally Posted by CamaroNOS

That was a good read Ziggy. Love a"close to the heart story" like that.

My last 69 RS Z/28 was a Belmont Chev car. Thanks again Lance for the Belmont dealer sticker.

Below are some pics of my car completed at the MCACN show as well as a few pics of it in its racing trim back in 1971 - 1973 when it was campaigned in and around Cayuga Drag strip. Forgive me for the sideway pics as I still have no idea to the correct this.

Paul

Hello Paul.

Your car looks amazing!Definitely my favorite colors for a Z28.I am sitting here looking at the race pics and thinking I know this car.My first clue was B&T Auto.I was then trying to read the smaller lettering and saw Shimizu.So you bought this car off Jim Shimizu!Jim was a good friend of mine.I still can't believe he's gone.RIP Jimmy.We sure had some good times.Great to see the car and know that it is being taken care of.

Thanks for posting.
Zig

[KenMaisano]

Zig, I'm the new owner. Paul CamaroNOS did a amazing job restoring this car. I'm about as picky as can be. Most of you here know our high level Mascar builds. So its very hard for me to own a car restored by someone else. So that's a Very high complement to Paul. This is the Z at my shop after a fifty mile cruise last Saturday. If you have any past history or pictures it would be greatly appreciated. Paul did a great job chasing history on this car. but there is always more out there. Thanks Kenny

https://www.yenko.net/forum/attachme...1&d=1556600409

[CamaroNOS]

Man is that a beautiful Camaro......who the heck did that???

LOL......thanks Ken.

Paul

[ZiggyL78]

Originally Posted by KenMaisano

Zig, I'm the new owner. Paul CamaroNOS did a amazing job restoring this car. I'm about as picky as can be. Most of you here know our high level Mascar builds. So its very hard for me to own a car restored by someone else. So that's a Very high complement to Paul. This is the Z at my shop after a fifty mile cruise last Saturday. If you have any past history or pictures it would be greatly appreciated. Paul did a great job chasing history on this car. but there is always more out there. Thanks Kenny

https://www.yenko.net/forum/attachme...1&d=1556600409

Good deal sir.They don't come much nicer.

[AnthonyS]

Cool stories!