Found Some More Pics of the Green L78

[cook_dw]

These were all taken April of 68 which the first week of April was when my father took ownership of the car.  As for the whole debate on the gloss vs satin vs semi gloss tail panels..  I was always on the semi or satin side until I found these pics.

[cook_dw]

The first pic is the last from April 1968.  The other 2 are from June 11th 1978

[cook_dw]

Car show at Wilson County Motors in 1980.

[cook_dw]

The car today.

[BULLITT65]

Your dad would be proud, the car still looks great. Question, do all BB SS cars sit that high? It looks like from the early pics it sat high,( higher than any other model 68 camaro). Also did you add the passenger side mirror or your dad? How many sets of wheels did your dad have on that car? It seems every new pic you find has a different set of rims on it. Its funny your dad kept the car in cherry condition, and it seems just freshened it up every couple years with new wheels..

[cook_dw]

Well as far as I know there has been the original steel wheels, keystones, some unknown mag wheel, Cragars, & rallyes..  I still have the Cragars, rallyes & a set of AR wheels (never were on his car but I plan on running them some) that I am currently running on my 67.  The mirror, spoilers & chrome on the doors & fender wells were added by him.  He bought the car with one thing in mind; which was drag racing.

[ko-lek-tor]

DW, everything you do and own, blows my mind! Incredible. Tail panel looks glossy...hmmm.

[6667ss138]

Enjoyed the pictures DW!

[z28z11]

I noticed your Dad painted the front suspension pieces white - a former owner of my '9 Z did the same thing, before 1973. I guess it was the "thing" - saw a lot of gasser-style 55-57's back then painted the same way.

I spray-bombed mine black not long after I bought the car - at the very least, it helped protect the A arms a lttle bit. When I beaded them back in the early 80's - no pits, minimal rust.

Car looks great - I'm sure it will look even better in the near future -

Regards -

[cook_dw]

Thanks guys.  The only reason I am the person I am and the vehicles I now own; directly or indirectly is due to my father.  

Steve yes he sure did.  The POP shows he signed the paperwork on the 4th of April and in less than a month he had already started making changes and personalizing it.  I was actually giving it a tuneup and oil change today and while I was under the car I could still see the old paint in some of the hard to see places.  Set the timing at 33 degrees total (started to ping a little when I went higher but hadnt ran a full tank through the car yet), dwell at 30 & NGK plugs with 110 octane..  Definitely a world of difference..  Also cleared up the hesitation I was having off idle as well.

I also ran across some other pics of some local cars.  See if you remember some of these..





On a side note:
If anyone is looking into oils to run that has the correct amount of zinc (over 1500ppm) & phosphorus (over 1300ppm) go with Brad Penn Grade 1 Oil..  From my research they have a great reputation and it is 100% USA MADE.

[cook_dw]

First pace car my father restored back in the mid 90's.

Before:

[cook_dw]

After:

[janobyte]

Pretty car, the Pace Car...who owns it now ?


Air shocks in the back of the green one ? I think higher up was in ,Gassers? Anyway a little higher rate spring up front helped with weight transfer.(you know this DW) However, my Z springs were cut prior to 76, and helpers were placed between the coils to correct a ,putting it nicely, mistake. I put a little stiffer rate in the front of mine when I replaced them. With the 90-10's car hit hard and launched good. Does sit high though, as the rear end..still, and it's all original back there. Different thread but how's the motor coming along ?

[cook_dw]

Pace car was sold back in 2001.  I can not remember the guys name.

No air shocks.  He didnt get them until July of 68.



Engines coming.  Got the coated cam bearings installed and the crank is back in the block.  Still need to finish the other head and get a set of rings and back together it goes.

[68L30]

Great pics! What dealer sold it?


Steve