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Xplantdad 08-12-2009 05:28 AM

Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Convertible!
 
<u>1969 RS/SS L78 Convertible</u>

The car was purchased by Robert E Martin on Jan, 31st 1969 at Jack Maxton Chevrolet in Columbus, OH. Robert was 45 when he purchased the car and owned the car until 1977.

The third owner Robert Vogelsang (from LI, NY) purchased the car in Hershey, PA in April1979 and did virtually nothing with the car. The car was sold in 1982 (never registered the car)

The fourth owner Russell Johnson purchased the car in 1982, and had plans to restore the car and got as far as removing the engine and transmission. His plans changed as he joined the Navy and left the car covered in his parent garage for eight years. Thanksgiving of 1990 his cousin Eric Nurge approached Russell about selling the car, and a deal was consummated. Russell felt he would never get a chance to finish the car and Eric was a motivated enthusiast. (never registered the car)


Eric Nurge was the fifth owner and purchased the car Nov of 1990, and eventually moved it to his parents garage in March of 1991. Eric’s plan was to completely strip the car and treat it to a concours level restoration it deserved. The car was in remarkable condition, and virtually rust free. The car was completely disassembled and the sheet metal shell was stripped and painted. The restoration took just over 18 months and was completed in the fall of 1992. At that time the car had 57447 and today has 59123 miles. The only other work done on the car was in 2005 when the engine was rebuilt, engine compartment and all suspension components were finished and detailed.

Where do I fit in, well I met Eric in I believe 1993 at the Long Island Camaro Car Show at Bast Chevrolet in Seaford, NY. His car was parked next to mine (1967 RS/SS L78 Tahoe Turquoise 19K miles). His car was the hit of the show, although mine was no slouch. Eric and I have always kept in contact over the years and would frequently meet at various car shows. In June of 2008 I saw his car at the Westbury car show and he asked if I knew anyone interested. I made a few phone calls but nothing materialized. Fast forward to April of this year, Eric called me and we discussed the upcoming show season, and I asked if he still had his car, and as they say the rest is history.

The car is very unique because of its, color, performance equipment and comfort options in a convertible. The car is equipped with the following options:

A01 Tinted Glass
B93 Door Edge Guards
C06 Power Top
C50 Rear Defogger
D33 Remote Mirror
D55 Console
D80 Spoiler
G80 Positraction 373 ratio
J52 Disc Brakes
L78 396 -375 hp Special HP Engine
M21 4-Speed Close Ratio
N33 Comfortilt Wheel
N40 Power Steering
N34 Wood Steering Wheel
U69 AM/FM Radio
U35 Clock
U80 Rear Speaker
V31 Front Bumper Guards
V32 Rear Bumper Guards
ZJ7 Rally Wheels
ZJ9 Auxiliary Lighting
Z21 Style Trim Group
Z22 Rally Sport Package
Z27 Super Sport Package
Z87 Deluxe Interior Black Comfortweave

Thanks,

Steve

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1969grb 08-12-2009 05:57 AM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Convertible!
 
Steve, https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...-I-Have-It.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif


Grady https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

x Baldwin Motion 08-12-2009 05:59 AM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Convertible!
 
wow, really nice Steve!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif


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Salvatore 08-12-2009 06:12 AM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Convertible!
 
Man is that nice! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif One of my favorite colors. Looks like a keeper to me. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

LS7 08-12-2009 06:26 AM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Converti
 
Very nice!!

ORIGLS6 08-12-2009 06:37 AM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Converti
 
I don't understand how anyone could like that puke green color. Why don't you give it to me and I'll hide it away for you. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Seriously, I love the car. Very nice Steve. Yep, that's a keeper. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

camarojoe 08-12-2009 08:52 AM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Converti
 
I don't care what anyone says, Frost Green is my favorite factory 69 Camaro color. Nice!

MosportGreen66 08-12-2009 05:04 PM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Converti
 
Very impressive Steve. Congrats!

RPOLS3 08-12-2009 06:28 PM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Converti
 
Very nice with excellent options

Salvatore 08-12-2009 06:56 PM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Converti
 
Besides all the obvious about this car, the 4 speed really makes it for me! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

JAD 08-12-2009 08:05 PM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Converti
 
Wow!!!!25 options and a convertible and L78 to boot.I love high option cars.Very nice Steve.

47Hammer 08-13-2009 08:18 AM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Converti
 
What a beautiful car, thanks for sharing it with us. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif

CC Rider 08-13-2009 04:16 PM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Converti
 
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Very nice Camaro!

1969l78 08-13-2009 05:23 PM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Converti
 
Great car-I love the rs/ss camaro's

6t7 camaro 08-16-2009 01:42 AM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Converti
 
Steve, the 69 is beautiful... any pics of the 67?

Xplantdad 08-16-2009 05:27 AM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Converti
 
Steve, thanks so much for sharing your wonderful Camaro with all of us. Like Joe, I think the green is just beautiful!

Steve Shauger 08-16-2009 07:21 AM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Converti
 
Thanks everyone for your feedback. Bruce I appreciate the effort you put into our members rides forum. When I went to look at the car, it was local and I took my wife. Well she took one look, smiled and gave me a thumbs up. It is a really fantastic running and driving car.

Tom Smith 08-19-2009 10:15 AM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Converti
 
Steve,My name is Tom Smith,i live in Galena Il.I recently purchased a 1967 rs-ss camaro in tahoe turquise L-78 motor with 20k miles from a collector in Texas.With the car i got a judging sheet from a show in New York with your name on it.I would lke to get any history of the car if you have any.The car is still all original and i keep it in a climate controlled building.Any info would be greatly appreciated as previous owner did not give any info on car.Thanks,Tom

Steve Shauger 08-19-2009 07:15 PM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Converti
 
Hi Tom,

Congratulations, email me [email protected]


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Steve,My name is Tom Smith,i live in Galena Il.I recently purchased a 1967 rs-ss camaro in tahoe turquise L-78 motor with 20k miles from a collector in Texas.With the car i got a judging sheet from a show in New York with your name on it.I would lke to get any history of the car if you have any.The car is still all original and i keep it in a climate controlled building.Any info would be greatly appreciated as previous owner did not give any info on car.Thanks,Tom

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Jim Mulvey 08-20-2009 04:59 PM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Converti
 
Beautiful Car Steve!

Don_Lightfoot 08-21-2009 12:08 AM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Converti
 
Hey, a high horse 4 gear ragger - gotta love it. Certainly well equipped as well. It's a stunner Steve https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

JRSully 08-26-2009 12:34 AM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Converti
 
I remember that car running around Wantagh NY where I grew up, always a nice car

firstgenaddict 08-31-2009 03:32 AM

Re: Paceme Steve Shauger's 1969 RS/SS 396 Converti
 
Nice car Steve... you always end up waiting on the "perfect" find!


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