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Pretty impressive collection. I saw the picture of the '66 Bel Air and had to check it out. The website says it was a frame off. I'm sure it was, but I wonder about some of the detail work including why an L72 car has a 6k tach in it. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif

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Wow what a collection...Marlin, looks like he has a Gobi Beige Nova stashed away in there.

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Saw that one, has some nice Yenko Tuned stickers - and a 6 cylinder rad holdown https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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"His website says the white Camaro is a 396/350 horse"

Interesting.......as the tach sure appears to be the one year only L-78 6500 Redline/7000 Max. Please correct me if you SEE otherwise.

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Chuck,
While it's not conclusive to me it sure looks like the 6500 redline format tach in that car.

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I wonder what the 1970 white Camaro SS trim tag looks like, do you think there could be an L78 stamped there? The cars are nice but the descriptions are somewhat vague. I would like to know more in detail about each car.

Paul

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The white Camaro SS also has CKO on the head and low-rise 569 intake. Pretty neat color combo...

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And BTW.. Damn I want a GTO. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif This green one fits the description to. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...8/P1010943.jpg

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And BTW.. Damn I want a GTO. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif This green one fits the description to. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...8/P1010943.jpg

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I had the twin to this in the late 70's early '80s' except mine was a 4 speed (also RAIII)...Man I miss that car.

Mike

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I bet when you have that many nice cars in your collection they probably don't even mean that much to you anymore. Just another car. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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I bet when you have that many nice cars in your collection they probably don't even mean that much to you anymore. Just another car. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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Sam,

I would strongly disagree...and I know that if you were to meet Ray....you would agree that he is indeed very passionate aboout his building, his cars and even more importantly the people that work for him. Ray is in his sixties....and he can do circles around most of us.

Dan.

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Well, not many like him then Dan. Thats good! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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D, it's a great disease!! (GTOs)
What's with the cheesesteak, are you being transfered to Philly?

I selfishly hope not https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

JOHN

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D, it's a great disease!! (GTOs)
What's with the cheesesteak, are you being transfered to Philly?

I selfishly hope not https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

JOHN

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John...I think he's going out to the York show...did ya have any luck on a certain black car? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif

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D, it's a great disease!! (GTOs)
What's with the cheesesteak, are you being transfered to Philly?

I selfishly hope not https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

JOHN

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John...I think he's going out to the York show...did ya have any luck on a certain black car? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif

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Haven't called yet, I am workin on another Poncho right now.....matter of fact I think I will call right now

I will keep you posted.

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Neat! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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Neat! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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Just went to call and realized I have his work #. And it's 9pm my time so even out west he won't be there.

I'll have to try again.

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Dan , Thx so much for posting the pics !!! I can't believe you could actually focus on the cars long enough to snap the pics , with so many nice cars too look at !!! Kinda like sitting on front row seats at a football game and the cheerleaders all dancing by!!! how do you focus > Thx again , great shots !

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Neat! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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Just went to call and realized I have his work #. And it's 9pm my time so even out west he won't be there.

I'll have to try again.

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There's always tomorrow... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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D, it's a great disease!! (GTOs)
What's with the cheesesteak, are you being transfered to Philly?

I selfishly hope not https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

JOHN

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And of course you know it all to well having a couple beautiful ones yourself.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif Hopefully I'll have my day soon. That reminds me, when's the GTO show this year? Not Kane County this time right?

Oh yeah, its actually Carlisle that's got me Cheesesteak bound.. I ain't going anywhere. You guys are stuck with me here in Ill.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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I met Ray at a swap meet last year in Louisville. I had a 68 camaro rag top there for sale and he walked up like any other car guy and talked shop for about an hour. I didn't know who he was untill he left and handed me his business card and invited me to his collection. He was as interested in talking to me about my lil ole 25K vert and my restoration story as someone who didn't own such an amazing group of cars. When I visited he spent a significant amount of time with me and I'm sure he had more important things to do. Great Guy!

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Our show has moved locations and dates. Now at the dupage expo center, 2 days....indoor and out. Aside from nats, this may be the biggest and the best all Pontiac show!

click here for info
http://www.cruisintigersgto.com/Forms/08SFWEB.pdf

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Great! Even closer to the house.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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D, it's a great disease!! (GTOs)
What's with the cheesesteak, are you being transfered to Philly?

I selfishly hope not https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

JOHN

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And of course you know it all to well having a couple beautiful ones yourself.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif Hopefully I'll have my day soon. That reminds me, when's the GTO show this year? Not Kane County this time right?

Oh yeah, its actually Carlisle that's got me Cheesesteak bound.. I ain't going anywhere. You guys are stuck with me here in Ill.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Heck, I thought he was already there.

So YOU took the detail shots under the hood huh? And I was trying to give D the credit.

OK, Nice camera work Sammy. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif




(Hey Darren, wanna borrow my trailer? You can bring the Z car back with you and it'll be Sammy's problem to get it back home after VF! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif )

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(Hey Darren, wanna borrow my trailer? You can bring the Z car back with you and it'll be Sammy's problem to get it back home after VF! )

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Now that's an idea! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Pulling up a old thread here... I'm looking at purchasing the L78 yellow 69, does anyone know anything about this car?

Is this the car?

https://i.postimg.cc/FKwjZ0S8/57.jpg

That's a sharp looking Camaro

Rich

Nice looking Camaro.


A very top shelf operation. Also big participants and supporters of local and national drag racing scene.


Couple of side notes, he bought at an auction an old carnival carousel that was bought and planned for the infield at the Indy 500 back eons ago. Now it is fully restored and in the center of this collection.


Last year we bought a new GMC Yukon XL from his GMC Dealership. As we worked with the salesman on the deal, my wife threw out there that she had an old MG she might trade in. Most dealerships wouldn't have cared about a car like that, but the guy called Ray who came over, drove it and wanted it, so that helped on the XL deal. :)

Yes its a very nice car highly optioned great restoration but no documentation. The car was purchased as is by Ray years ago for the museum. The lack of documentation is a bummer for me ill need to ponder on this one, plus I just bought a V code Cuda and hate to dig more into the mad money....

Finding some history on the Camaro would definitely help on the decision.

What is the VIN?

124379N594624

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Chevro...-/203024389305

Correctly restored?

----Way too much yellow underneath......Bill S

I would consider it overly restored, but nice work.

Cool car but they put all those pictures up and not a single close up of the engine pad or trim tag? That's a flag that begs for a closer look.

Car was original paint, restored by RamAir Dave back in 2000.
Endura was added.

Great looking car - just saw it on ebay.

ncrs document or original owner information. id like to see the tags

Where is Ram Air Dave ?

I lost touch with him several years ago....