Re: 1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car
 

Just read this thread for the first time. This car has it all.

Congrats on the purchase and thanks for sharing the photos and story.

Phil Woj. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Re: 1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car
 

Charlie... does the number 1 at the top of the windshield offer any clues?

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Re: 1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car
 

Could you please provide more pictures of the black tail panel area? I would like to see several pics of the gloss, straight on shot in natural light. The area around the tail panel, every area were the black terminates (behind bumper, trunk lip, outer edges of t. panel, please. This would also provide a reference to the trunk seal orientation. Most I have seen are to the left of center. Thank you.

Re: 1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car
 

It appears there is a tape line around the stripes on the drivers door ? Can we assume that door has been repainted ?

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Re: 1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car
 

Good eye Mr. Lillard

Re: 1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car
 

Yes sir, the door and drivers fender were painted. they left the original stripe and painted around it.

Re: 1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car
 

The trunk seal terminates in the center. the orange stripe is slightly offset to the left, most I have seen are offset to the right.

The Yenko really shows the gloss level much better, this car sat exposed for so long that it was chalky.

Re: 1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car
 

I'd rank this high on the score of the decade? Love no spoiler Camaros, damn!! thanks for sharing!!

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Is there any chance that I can see some shots on how the VE3 bumper fits at the ends? For comparison purposes. I figure with this car being as original as it is it will make for a good reference point

Re: 1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Zman1969</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'd rank this high on the score of the decade? Love no spoiler Camaros </div></div>

I second that!

Re: 1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car
 

Man!, what a car! I think I have to agree with installing Cragars on that car; not just ANY Cragars, but correct ones. I, too, had a very similar situation when I bought my '69 W-31. After the purchase, I found the original owner and he still had every piece of original paperwork, sans the window sticker. Fortunately, my stuff wasn't held hostage! I knew EXACTLY what car it was (&quot;hiding&quot; in plain sight)and bought it immediately, but the paperwork sure was a great addition. Funny how things have changed over the years, but I think we all have stories about selling cars making a few bucks, that later we wished we hadn't.

Re: 1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car
 

James great job locating the owner, paper work, and the level of detail you shared in the pictures.

Dave congrats on a jewel of a find. Thanks for sharing all the pics and info.

Re: 1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car
 

Well here is some updated pictures of the car it's pretty much all together now .i have been driving it around and did take it to super chevy in denver people were a bit taking back by this thing up there .lots of when are you going to restore it questions and then the don't ever restore it guys that really apppricaite it the way it sits .Bill hunter came up and we took his yenko along too . There Is a new super chevy Tv show coming out and they filmed both the cars and interviewed bill and I so look us it on tv

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Re: 1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car
 

That is really a great car. Wish it was in my garage.

Re: 1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car
 

Sweet car Dave. Really like the way she looks. Congrats on the press! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Re: 1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car
 

Very cool car Dave.

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&quot;When are you gonna' restore it?&quot; (Pinch eyes together.)

Re: 1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car
 

----This is probably the most unlikely 69 Camaro to ever be delivered with dog-dish caps. Because of the extensive option list the caps just seem so out of place. Obviously this great Camaro was a customer ordered car. I could understand the desire to put a set of Cragar's back on the car, but I'm not a big Cragar fan on Camaros (just me). Id rather see some higher end wheels if there even is a desire to upgrade, but that is obviously an owner decision! But,,,what a great Camaro, just awesome!!!!.....Bill S

Re: 1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car
 

Nice car dave!!

Re: 1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: protree68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
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I love it just like that. No spoilers, no Rallys, no cowl hood, no Z stripes. I'll bet it really throws the average cruise-in/car show Camaro enthusiast for a loop.

Re: 1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car
 

I love this. Great car and great find. I wouldn't do a thing but drive it!

Best,
Dave

Re: 1969 l78 Convertible Califonia Desert Car
 

.... I agree ....Just drive it [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]