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I did not post all the details on the car there was to much to tell. When anyone called this is what the condition of the car is. Originally bought in Oak Park IL out of Brigance Cheverolet sold by big "ED" himself.The 1st owner work as a service tech at the dealership, 6 weeks old he pulled the motor and trans out and sold it to his neighbor 8 houses away from his house. He still has the original motor today in Oak Park IL. The original trans is sold to a man in Barrington IL and he still has the original trans today. The original rear end is out of the car in my garage. The motor now in the car is a 1968 427 L-88 from a 1968 Corvette that came into the dealership for service for a knock sound, the 1st owner, then a service tech at the dealership, said it was a carbon knock that he fixed,but told the Vette owner it was blown so he then took the motor for himself and put it in his 1969 SS Nova when it was weeks old! The 1st owner lettered the car "Chevy Tuff II" and street raced the car on Harlem Ave in Oak Park IL since new. Thats why the car only has 19,500 miles on it. The condition of the orginal body is in original show condition, ZERO rust anywhere you look. Never hit! The interior is original 9 out of 10 condition,looks like never sat in seats. The carpet is the only replaced part inside cause he had a bolted in roll bar for show (2 bolts per post, not welded) The car was perfectly painted once in lacquer for the price of $18,000(have the receipt) cause of the hot rod lettering on the body panels. The 1st owner sold the car to his alley car buddy neighbor 2 houses away in Oak Park in the 80's and that is where the car is today. The engine compartment is in show condition I'll post picture from Saturdays pick up. Underneath is as good as the top. Just go drive or show the car, just needs Sunoco 110 race gas for the 560hp 12.5 comp 427 engine.

Again Thanks
Brgrman

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Wow...cool

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Damn "D". You didn't tell me all those details. Is this the same one Frankie used to talk about?

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Sounds like a nice car. Can the original engine and transmssion be bought? What about the rearend you have, does it go with the car?
James

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Wow!! I live a stones throw away from Oak Park in Berwyn which it shares a border with! I have never heard of this car. PLEASE post some pics when you get a chance. What is the original owners name? I have done TONS of research on Brigance and Mr. Ed and maybe have heard of the guy especially if he worked there.

Who bought the car....wait I have a guess....at least I hope it was him! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Wow!! I live a stones throw away from Oak Park in Berwyn which it shares a border with! I have never heard of this car. PLEASE post some pics when you get a chance. What is the original owners name? I have done TONS of research on Brigance and Mr. Ed and maybe have heard of the guy especially if he worked there.

The original owner on the dealers paper work was Merritt M. Lovett from 841 n. Kenilworth st. Oak Park IL and Mr."Ed" was the salesman that sold the car. Thats what on the dealers paper work.

Who bought the car....wait I have a guess....at least I hope it was him! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Wish you would have let me come see it since i asked you about 3 times on thursday morning before 8:00 am. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif You kept asking me why didn't I want to pull the trigger on it over the phone, and I said since i live only 25 miles from you I would have to see it before I buy it over the phone. You where supposed to call me and give me a time. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif O well thanks for nothing

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You said you" wanted to see the car this week end or before the other people come for the car this Sat." I told you about the very serious buyers committed to come out this weekend from Ohio, TX and Pa. I knew that who ever will see the car first will buy it. To good of a car a real deal car. I never ever ask anyone to pull a trigger, I just tell them how serious the condition of the car being sold. I'm sorry if you took it the wrong way. I guess if you wanted to really buy the car you would have told me I'll be there today like the buyer of the car did, he's also a local person. What do they say" if you snooze" I forgot the rest.
But the good news is the guy who bought the car wanted other parts that came with the car and the 427 Corvette motor. He told me he thinks he will sell the car after he pulls the motor out.

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Sounds like a nice car. Can the original engine and transmssion be bought? What about the rearend you have, does it go with the car?
James

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I know where they are. The new owner of the car is going to pursue it very heavily he said. Yes the rear end goes with the car.

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Everyone is asking who bought the car.
John P. out of West Chicago IL bought the car.

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Thats fine I know what I said and you can say whatever you want, I know the truth. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif

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I guess my truth is different than your truth. Any one can say anything on these posts ,but actions speak louder than words.

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You actions speak for themselves it sound like you are very sour you didn't jump on this car. It's always the case when your looking at something and scared to make a move, but when some one else with knowledge and balls makes a move, any one can cry foul. I should of guessed when I seen your post looking for a real deal Nova and I sent you a message First on Wed and you dragged your feet and that you have been looking and passing on cars for such a long time,I should of known that I was playing in the minor leagues.

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Everybody should just take a deep breath. The car is sold to a great member here who was ready & willing to act quickly. IMO, the initial ad & explanation could have been handled better, but, the "stuff" flying back and forth post sale does no good for anyone.

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I'm in the restaurant business and my rule is first come first serve!

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Yes I could of posted a very detailed post the first time and it would of been less typing if I just would of done that. I try to type as less as possible so the phone is best for me.

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Right and service are two different thing. Customers get kicked out of places also.

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Jeez...enough already !!! Car is sold.John P could have walked there to see it...he made the move I guess..

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Sorry next time I will keep my mouth shut https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif

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Thank you sYc.

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For the record, posts that were made by 1969L78, which I deleted, was per his request.

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"but when some one else with knowledge and balls makes a move,"

Glad to see that John had the Knowledge and balls mentioned.

Rob, hang in there buddy. You will find the right car without all the drama.

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Hey Rob, Stefano is right about hanging in there for the right car. Patience and circumstances will win out every time.
Mark Sheppard

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I know, good things come to those who wait. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ouguysrock.gif most of you. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Just came home from work I can not believe whats been going on here. Im going to pick the car up in a little while. Like Strat said I bought the car for the drivetrain but after seeing it and hearing about where the original drivetrain is I was undecided what to do with the car. I also have a correct dated L78 motor for the car. Rob if your interested in the car or anybody else you can see it at my house tomorrow. call me at 630 333 8333 John

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Just came home from work I can not believe whats been going on here. Im going to pick the car up in a little while. Like Strat said I bought the car for the drivetrain but after seeing it and hearing about where the original drivetrain is I was undecided what to do with the car. I also have a correct dated L78 motor for the car. Rob if your interested in the car or anybody else you can see it at my house tomorrow. call me at 630 333 8333 John

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That speaks of charactor!!!!

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Nice buy John! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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John for us people that are of the loop in finding these neat cars can you post a couple of pictures of the car. Can you tell us a little about it?
Mark Sheppard

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Just curious but if the car had wrong motor,wrong trans, dana rear end, completely repainted,replaced carpet,had roll bar etc?? the mileage is really not a factor.. and sold for near 50k???? Whats a #s one worth with paperwork??I think the one wilma sold was a steal then https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif Rob id hold out they will be comming out of the wood work soon https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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I agree Scott! I don't care if it had 5 miles on it. It became a race car! In my opinion that low milage just got erased. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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It's over. Car is sold. If your interested take John's advice above.

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John,

I`ll be over tomorrow to see both of your new cars.

Dan.

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Well maybe Strat should cater this event. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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That means John will be forced to go pick it up https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Dan.

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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SO John...could this be the new ride at SCRXI? I haven't been in a big block Nova for a while https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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I agree Scott! I don't care if it had 5 miles on it. It became a race car! In my opinion that low milage just got erased. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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Race cars are more desirable, look at the prices some of these vintage drag muscle cars bring in at the auctions. A factory hemi Cuda or a "Sox & Martin" hemi cuda? Race cars are in! After all a 327 Car doesnt compare to a 427 in value and a 427 car is more like a race car. So I would take a 427 race car with a story, than another 427 car that is no different than all the other 427 cars out there. How many of the same 427 cars can you see, the only difference is the color and the condition. The story behind a car is what makes them individually unique. I'd rather have a "Nickey" 427 car that was race with some race history than any other factory big block car. This is my opinion.

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Race cars are more desirable, look at the prices some of these vintage drag muscle cars bring in at the auctions. A factory hemi Cuda or a Sox & Martin hemi cuda? Race cars are in! After all a 327 Car doesnt compare to a 427 in value and a 427 car is more like a race car. So I would take a 427 race car with a story, than another 427 car that is no different than all the other 427 cars out there. How many of the same 427 cars can you see the only difference is the color and the condition. The story behind a car is what makes them unique. This is my opinion.

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Beautiful!!!
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~ Pete
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