NorCam (Graeme Browne's) Lemans Blue 1969 Z/28

[NorCam]

I know right...

I just went out to check the trunk and make sure there were no boiled bunnies in there anywhere. Took a few pics to show how clean the spatter paint is while I was at in there.

No wabbits!

[NorCam]

Frame rails are clean and solid in the back with traces of original overspray by the looks of things. Also took a couple pics of the front springs that were changed out by the third owners brother. Might clean these up a but and reinstall them. Tags are still there but the part numbers are barely visible after 50 years. Glad they stayed with the car.

[ZLP955]

Sure looks like a great car, congrats!
Several owners of late-built '69 Camaros have reported having dripper valve covers, and also star-head door striker bolts. That sure looks like a peened-over 'C' before the BU on the axle tube, but will defer to Darrell and others who have been researching that.

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

That is a keeper in my book, very nice Z!! My Z is from N.C also, Greensboro area. Called the N.C. DMV and talked to a gal. She went out of her way to look in thru the microfilm and put into the system for me. I sent in the $10.00 and received a bunch of title info, including the ''Statement of Origin'' with the Dealers name. You might want to give them a call at 919-715-7000. Good luck!!

[NorCam]

Originally Posted by Mr.Nickey Nova

That is a keeper in my book, very nice Z!! My Z is from N.C also, Greensboro area. Called the N.C. DMV and talked to a gal. She went out of her way to look in thru the microfilm and put into the system for me. I sent in the $10.00 and received a bunch of title info, including the ''Statement of Origin'' with the Dealers name. You might want to give them a call at 919-715-7000. Good luck!!

Thanks for that info Mark.

I did some searching to see if there was an early title listed in their DMV but those attempts came back clear with no titles showing in NC. Also did an InstaVIN report which showed some title information from PA that dates back to 1970, but nothing earlier than that. This morning I called the number above and was transferred to a girl in Antique Vehicles for NC DMV.

They only keep records back to the 90's and that may be why earlier searches came up blank. She took the VIN and is going to request a MicroFilm search on the VIN to see if they have any earlier info on the car that may be in their older MF records. If it's there, she can update the file and share any previous info concerning an original title if it was in fact from NC. She told me it may take a while so I'll wait and see if anything comes from that request. I do appreciate the tip Mark, and will report back if I discover the original title, statement of origin or any possible dealer info.

Fingers are crossed.

[x33rs]

Originally Posted by NorCam

Thanks for that info Mark.

I did some searching to see if there was an early title listed in their DMV but those attempts came back clear with no titles showing in NC. Also did an InstaVIN report which showed some title information from PA that dates back to 1970, but nothing earlier than that. This morning I called the number above and was transferred to a girl in Antique Vehicles for NC DMV.

They only keep records back to the 90's and that may be why earlier searches came up blank. She took the VIN and is going to request a MicroFilm search on the VIN to see if they have any earlier info on the car that may be in their older MF records. If it's there, she can update the file and share any previous info concerning an original title if it was in fact from NC. She told me it may take a while so I'll wait and see if anything comes from that request. I do appreciate the tip Mark, and will report back if I discover the original title, statement of origin or any possible dealer info.

Fingers are crossed.

That doesn't make sense. I just went through this with the DMV a couple months ago with my 72 Chevelle, they do in fact keep records that far back. She found the original title and paperwork for mine complete with original owner information, but wouldn't share or send any information to me. Her excuse was a privacy act, and since I wasn't the original owner I was not entitled to any of the information. She said laws would only allow her to send this stuff to the original owner.

I hope you have better luck than I did.

[NorCam]

Being as clean as this car is, today I decided to delve into the interior a little and see just how nice it really is. Suffice to say I was utterly impressed. Car has original front mats and what appeared to be original carpet so I pulled the seats to get a better look at everything including the seat backs and bottoms. Wow...completely rust free seats with super clean frames that look like they just went into the car last week. And the carpet is original for sure.

The inside floors are meticulous throughout the cabin, and everything is super clean from the seat back and package tray right up to the firewall pad and up under the dash. No evidence of the car ever seeing any moisture or humidity whatsoever. In fact, the floors and inner sheet metal are some of the cleanest originals I have ever seen in person. Now to deodorize things a touch and put it all back. Made for a fun afternoon where everything appears unmolested and wickedly clean in there. The X 7 is written on the rear package tray but a little hard to read with all that glue over top. Stellar car for sure.


Car up on the lift where I'll go through everything this winter.


Front original mats are in decent shape. Driver side is a little brittle.


Original carpets with factory cuts, jute padding and sound deaden-er.


Original sill plates with the rivets which are in great shape.


Floors are simply spotless in the front and rear. Found this cardboard under it.


All original sound deaden-er and jute padding. Bolt's came out like butter too!


Everything up under the dash is super clean and unmolested throughout.

More pics in the next post including the backs of the seats.

[NorCam]

Seat backs are super clean with no evidence of any critters ever.


And check out those frames. The car could never of seen any humidity ever?


The bottoms of the buckets are absolutely impeccable. Zero rust or flashing!


Head rests are hard to see but are dated 9 17 69 with mint cushions.


Rear package trays has the X 7 written in crayon as seen here.


You really don't see many 50 year old cars looking this clean inside. Zero rust!


Back wheel wells are super clean, seams are all good and it still has the shock caps.

[Zedder]

I’m not a 69 guy, but I LOVE this car!

[NorCam]

Originally Posted by Zedder

I’m not a 69 guy, but I LOVE this car!

We'll convert you yet Mark.