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06-22-2018, 08:29 PM
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Congrats on a great find! The 69 Camaro was the only Camaro I ever wanted just because it looked so good. You did better than good seeing it has a 427 in it. Putting the M22 back in even makes it better.
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06-23-2018, 07:05 AM
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Just got done reading the thread on the Yenko forum. I love the car, love the history!
There is a reason 69 Camaros are so popular. That is one sexy car! I like the 69 Camaros better than the 69 Firebirds.
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06-23-2018, 07:56 AM
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Congratulations great find!
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06-23-2018, 11:51 AM
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Incredible find and great story.
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06-23-2018, 02:08 PM
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You definitely hit the lottery! Congrats!
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06-23-2018, 02:09 PM
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Impressive. Kudos!
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06-23-2018, 02:11 PM
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SWEET FIND!!! CONGRATS!
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06-25-2018, 08:47 AM
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The good news is you found a COPO, the bad news is you found a COPO, now you need to get another 69 camaro that you can drive around and not worry about something happening to it !
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06-25-2018, 12:21 PM
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Wow - great story, and what an awesome machine!
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06-25-2018, 01:50 PM
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Awesome find, great story!!
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06-26-2018, 06:26 PM
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Thanks for sharing. Absolutely KILLER!!
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05-03-2021, 08:10 PM
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Well, it's been a few years....
Dropping in to give you guys an update. Full on resto is nearly complete with correct, dated drivetrain. Should have it roadworthy by the end of May. As you can see, I decided to take it back to original form, but will do bolt on Day 2 stuff. Also plan to do a full vinyl wrap back to race trim and have been accepted for the MCACN show this November.
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05-03-2021, 08:22 PM
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My experience comes from buying a Hummer H2 last year that was wrapped. It turned into a nightmare. Ended up having the whole vehicle repainted. A couple years ago I bought a cargo van that had the back sides wrapped. We used a heat gun to remove and still ripped a big chunk of paint off.. Needless to say... I stay away from wrapped vehicles.. Other peoples experiences may vary.
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05-03-2021, 09:47 PM
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Awesome car, awesome find! Congrats!
I'm a GM guy. Pontiacs just happen to be my favorite Game but I don't have anything against chevies, or buicks, or olds, or caddies. Heck, I learned to drive a manual trans in my brother's '70 SS 350 Camaro and have owned a couple Chevelles, several Novas, and a '72 K5 Blazer. Ain't nothing wrong with a good Chevy, especially not a '69 COPO Camaro!
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05-03-2021, 09:54 PM
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I've been following along on Yenko.net and your build is incredible.
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05-03-2021, 10:03 PM
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Ditto
I have also been following your thread on the Yenko site.
Congratulations on winning the lotto. Chris.
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05-03-2021, 10:25 PM
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Some how I missed this, that is awesome. Nice looking resto so far!!
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#38
05-04-2021, 08:06 AM
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As Pontiac/Olds as I am, I still absolutely love the 69 camaro. Mom and dad's neighbor had a hugger orange 69 Yenko. Besides my dad, this is the thing that made me love badass cars. I know where the car is now, and have been trying to buy it ever since.
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05-04-2021, 11:15 AM
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Camaros are like a**holes everyone has one but when you find/own a COPO Camaro fuggetaboutit
 . That is awesome I love those stories about rare cars still being out there just waiting to be found.
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05-04-2021, 11:33 AM
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I won’t tell you what the Chevy guys say about Pontiac’s I would get banned.
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