Go Back   The Supercar Registry > General Discussion > L78/L89 specific Forum


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #111  
Old 03-10-2022, 06:49 PM
napa68's Avatar
napa68 napa68 is online now
SCR Sponsor
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Presque Isle, WI
Posts: 3,230
Thanks: 4,349
Thanked 3,062 Times in 900 Posts
Default

Kudos to your work and persistence to dig up what you have Jose!

Tim
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to napa68 For This Useful Post:
jbtech (03-10-2022)
  #112  
Old 05-16-2022, 02:00 AM
jbtech's Avatar
jbtech jbtech is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Prunedale, CA
Posts: 498
Thanks: 471
Thanked 1,087 Times in 207 Posts
Default

Not many updates on the car except I've been accumulating parts. Unfortunately, no progress toward acquiring the born with complete engine and no progress on finding original transmission.

I contacted the Petersen Automotive museum to search for photos of the car but after a few weeks they replied saying they didn't have anything from the area pre 1972, "We did a pretty thorough search and unfortunately, the only images we have from that dragway and surrounding area are from 1972 and after."

Bruce says he raced the car on the strip since new well into 1968. He remembers his original license plate number is "BC 1200".

Because the car had the tailpan replaced, I decided to call Bruce (Original Owner) and ask if he was ever in an accident. Before I could finish he said, "Yeah, guy hit me in the ass God Damn!". This confirms the tailpan was replaced during the first ownership and why the Bobb Chevrolet emblem holes were gone.

We were talking for a bit and he said back then he'd run a set of slicks with two grooves for the street and a set of traditional slicks for the strip. The car was raced all the time on the street.

There is a show/cruise in being planned Saturday August 6th in Logan OH and I feel it's the right thing to do to bring the car back so all of the previous owners and their families could enjoy the car. With gas prices soaring, it will be a big undertaking for me as I've never done such a thing. Thus, I'm rushing to get the car running. For me, this is a car guys dream to be able to meet the original owner and God willing come home with original documents, parts, photos, and stories.
__________________
Jose Betancourt

67 Camaro L78

Last edited by jbtech; 05-17-2022 at 07:15 PM.
Reply With Quote
The Following 5 Users Say Thank You to jbtech For This Useful Post:
cook_dw (05-16-2022), dykstra (06-23-2023), L_e_e (05-16-2022), PeteLeathersac (05-16-2022), Xplantdad (05-16-2022)
  #113  
Old 05-16-2022, 02:21 AM
scuncio's Avatar
scuncio scuncio is online now
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Michigan
Posts: 13,427
Thanks: 2,367
Thanked 5,961 Times in 2,907 Posts
Default

Very cool. OH is one heck of a hike from CA. Would be epic to do it Two Lane Blacktop style and cruise it across the country.

Quote:
Originally Posted by jbtech View Post
Not many updates on the car except I've been accumulating parts. Unfortunately, no progress toward acquiring the born with complete engine and no progress on finding original transmission.

I contacted the Petersen Automotive museum to search for photos of the car but after a few weeks they replied saying they didn't have anything from the area pre 1972.

Bruce says he raced the car on the strip since new well into 1968. He remembers his original license plate number is "BC 1200".

Because the car had the tailpan replaced, I decided to call Bruce (Original Owner) and ask if he was ever in an accident. Before I could finish he said, "Yeah, guy hit me in the ass God Damn!". This confirms the tailpan was replaced during the first ownership and why the Bobb Chevrolet emblem holes were gone.

We were talking for a bit and he said back then he'd run a set of slicks with two grooves for the street and a set of traditional slicks for the strip. The car was raced all the time on the street.

There is a show/cruise in being planned Saturday August 6th in Logan OH and I feel it's the right thing to do to bring the car back so all of the previous owners and their families could enjoy the car. With gas prices soaring, it will be a big undertaking for me as I've never done such a thing. Thus, I'm rushing to get the car running. For me, this is a car guys dream to be able to meet the original owner and God willing come home with original documents, parts, photos, and stories.
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to scuncio For This Useful Post:
jbtech (05-17-2022), PeteLeathersac (05-16-2022)
  #114  
Old 05-16-2022, 02:45 AM
AnthonyS's Avatar
AnthonyS AnthonyS is offline
Yenko Advertising Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SoCal
Posts: 3,045
Thanks: 122
Thanked 607 Times in 366 Posts
Default

^ hey, which way you headed?

East.

That’s cool, I never been East.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to AnthonyS For This Useful Post:
jbtech (05-18-2022)
  #115  
Old 05-16-2022, 10:35 PM
luzl78 luzl78 is online now
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: n.j.
Posts: 2,180
Thanks: 46
Thanked 292 Times in 205 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by jbtech View Post
Not many updates on the car except I've been accumulating parts. Unfortunately, no progress toward acquiring the born with complete engine and no progress on finding original transmission.

I contacted the Petersen Automotive museum to search for photos of the car but after a few weeks they replied saying they didn't have anything from the area pre 1972.

Bruce says he raced the car on the strip since new well into 1968. He remembers his original license plate number is "BC 1200".

Because the car had the tailpan replaced, I decided to call Bruce (Original Owner) and ask if he was ever in an accident. Before I could finish he said, "Yeah, guy hit me in the ass God Damn!". This confirms the tailpan was replaced during the first ownership and why the Bobb Chevrolet emblem holes were gone.

We were talking for a bit and he said back then he'd run a set of slicks with two grooves for the street and a set of traditional slicks for the strip. The car was raced all the time on the street.

There is a show/cruise in being planned Saturday August 6th in Logan OH and I feel it's the right thing to do to bring the car back so all of the previous owners and their families could enjoy the car. With gas prices soaring, it will be a big undertaking for me as I've never done such a thing. Thus, I'm rushing to get the car running. For me, this is a car guys dream to be able to meet the original owner and God willing come home with original documents, parts, photos, and stories.
Jose, you should have it trailered both ways.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to luzl78 For This Useful Post:
jbtech (05-18-2022)
  #116  
Old 05-17-2022, 07:17 PM
jbtech's Avatar
jbtech jbtech is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Prunedale, CA
Posts: 498
Thanks: 471
Thanked 1,087 Times in 207 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by scuncio View Post
Very cool. OH is one heck of a hike from CA. Would be epic to do it Two Lane Blacktop style and cruise it across the country.
If I had the money, the time, and security escort I'd consider it

Quote:
Originally Posted by AnthonyS View Post
^ hey, which way you headed?

East.

That’s cool, I never been East.
You remember every line of that movie don't ya?

Quote:
Originally Posted by luzl78 View Post
Jose, you should have it trailered both ways.
That is the plan, but it will be expensive. I still need to figure it out.
__________________
Jose Betancourt

67 Camaro L78
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to jbtech For This Useful Post:
AnthonyS (05-24-2022), Too Many Projects (05-17-2022)
  #117  
Old 05-17-2022, 10:47 PM
Too Many Projects's Avatar
Too Many Projects Too Many Projects is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Town of Troy, WI
Posts: 4,045
Thanks: 2,099
Thanked 2,843 Times in 1,346 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by jbtech View Post
That is the plan, but it will be expensive. I still need to figure it out.
GoFundMe ???..
__________________
Mitch
1970 Chevelle SS
1966 Chevelle SS
1967 Camaro ss/rs
1938 Business coupe, street rod
2000 FXSTS, original owner, 13k miles
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Too Many Projects For This Useful Post:
jbtech (07-02-2022)
  #118  
Old 07-01-2022, 06:50 PM
jbtech's Avatar
jbtech jbtech is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Prunedale, CA
Posts: 498
Thanks: 471
Thanked 1,087 Times in 207 Posts
Default

I've managed to buy more parts and wrench on the car a bit more. Doesn't look like I'll make it to OH this summer but I told Bruce lets shoot for spring. Maybe fuel prices will be down.

Installed:
Axle seals/bearings
Gas tank
Fuel Line
Rear Shocks
Rear Wheels
Rear Brakes
Original GM leafsprings
Squarebar Lakewood traction bars

Speaking with Bruce again he thinks the trophy on the hood in the old black and white photo is from Hyde Park not national trails. He also said he had a Line Lock on the car and as soon as I got of the phone I got an old line lock solenoid and sure enough I found where he had it mounted.

I also carefully degreased one side of the firewall and noticed the reason why the factory marks and even the white spray on the trim tag is preserved is because the firewall was poorly sprayed black and since has been flaking off. The plan is to use enamel reducer and see if I can reveal what else is hiding underneath the paint. I also noticed there was a pattern left behind on the cowl where the seal for the plenum air cleaner once was.

Rear tires are pro trac N50 15's that were stored in an attic with a protective film and are like new. Wheels are 1972 Cragar SS 15x10 3.75" bs direct drill.

Shroud is one I bought a while back for 90 bucks. Looks to be a GM original. Friends have helped out with the Rad, Tag, and other parts.

Windshield I custom ordered to match the back glass date NZ March 1967.

Added photo of axle with factory markings.
Attached Images
        
__________________
Jose Betancourt

67 Camaro L78

Last edited by jbtech; 07-01-2022 at 07:01 PM.
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to jbtech For This Useful Post:
dykstra (06-23-2023), L78M22Rag (07-01-2022)
  #119  
Old 07-01-2022, 07:53 PM
luzl78 luzl78 is online now
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: n.j.
Posts: 2,180
Thanks: 46
Thanked 292 Times in 205 Posts
Default

Jose, where did you order the front windshield from? Jeff
Reply With Quote
  #120  
Old 07-01-2022, 08:10 PM
R68GTO R68GTO is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Minster, Ohio
Posts: 1,227
Thanks: 2,186
Thanked 2,110 Times in 546 Posts
Default

Every time I open this thread I wish I would have bought that car! Great progress!
__________________
1969 427 COPO Camaro Lemans Blue/Black, M22 4 speed, 15,500 original miles
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to R68GTO For This Useful Post:
jbtech (07-02-2022)
Reply

Tags
1967, 396 ss, l78 camaro

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 02:04 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.

O Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.