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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 11-08-2023, 03:28 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,400
Posted By 427strato
The used vehicle report is a good idea. I did...

The used vehicle report is a good idea. I did this to find the owner from the early 80's a couple of years ago for my 65 custom Corvette. If the search is sucessful then a simple telephone number...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 09-19-2023, 02:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,547
Posted By 427strato
In about 1982-84 a friend of mine went to look at...

In about 1982-84 a friend of mine went to look at a 1968 Corvette L88, if I remember correctly, a blue roadster, white top, that was advertised in the Toronto Star for $3,500 at the time. He drove...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-19-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 133,971
Posted By 427strato
I have quite a few old pictures from the late...

I have quite a few old pictures from the late 60's and the 70's of some of my old muscle
cars such as my, new at the time, 69 copo chevelle, as well as my 68 427 Canadian pontiac ,new at the time,...
Forum: Lounge 07-10-2022, 04:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,842
Posted By 427strato
In 1968 my ex-father-in-law was a salesman at the...

In 1968 my ex-father-in-law was a salesman at the local Pontiac dealer, C. W. Smiths, in Brantford, Ont. He tried to order me a new 68 SD with the L78 and I can confirm it was not available. I had...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-19-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,216
Posted By 427strato
"If" it is the car I saw about 4 or 5 years ago,...

"If" it is the car I saw about 4 or 5 years ago, it was in the Welland, Ontario, area and the owner of it at that time told me he purchased it in Texas. Doug
Forum: COPO - Canada 11-07-2021, 02:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,468
Posted By 427strato
I bought one of the 5 that went to B & A Chev in...

I bought one of the 5 that went to B & A Chev in Toronto. That day, Oct. 1970, they had 2 green ones and 1 blue one to choose from in their compound on Avenue Rd. The salesman told me they had an...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 11-06-2021, 03:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,666
Posted By 427strato
Here is one that we just got back from the paint...

Here is one that we just got back from the paint shop and are starting to reassemble.
Forum: COPO - Canada 06-12-2020, 01:17 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 65,700
Posted By 427strato
There were a number of Toronto dealers that sold...

There were a number of Toronto dealers that sold a considerable amount of COPO cars. I purchased my 69 COPO Chevelle from B&A Chevrolet in Sept. 69 when they were in Yorkville, just before they...
Forum: Chevrolet 05-16-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,901
Posted By 427strato
both of the biscaynes have been sold

both of the biscaynes have been sold
Forum: Chevrolet 05-15-2020, 12:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,901
Posted By 427strato
I don't know where the car was built, but I...

I don't know where the car was built, but I expect Oshawa. I remember Doug racing the car with Newbie slicks and cutouts in the eshaust made from plumbing hardware. The car turned mid 13's in the...
Forum: Chevrolet 05-14-2020, 03:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,901
Posted By 427strato
1968 Biscayne 427-385 hrs, Canadian

I am posting this as I would be so disappointed to see this car disappear forever. It is a 1968 Biscayne, 427-385 hrs, M20 or M21 4 spd., posi, am radio, F41, 3:55 gears, Vedora Green and ordered...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 03-22-2018, 12:44 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,040
Posted By 427strato
Hi guys. Thanks very much for the information. ...

Hi guys. Thanks very much for the information. I see that Summit appears to sell reproductions. Thanks again, Doug.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 03-20-2018, 10:53 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,040
Posted By 427strato
Hi. I know my 69 Copo came with F70x14 Uniroyal...

Hi. I know my 69 Copo came with F70x14 Uniroyal whitewall tires when I bought it new. I tried to get the dealership to switch wheels and tires with the blue copo that was sitting beside mine as it...
Forum: Chevrolet 12-23-2017, 01:35 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 21,327
Posted By 427strato
69 2dr. sedan ss

Hi guys. I'm sorry, I don't keep up to forums however this is somewhat of an update. We really haven't done much to this car. We installed a couple of reproduction wiring harnesses in the front...
Forum: Pontiac 02-02-2017, 11:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 24,593
Posted By 427strato
Re: 1968 Catalina 2 door sedan, 428-4spd

Hi. I tried this once already however I'm too old to be computer literate. The 1968 Catalina 2 dr. sedan should look like this other than it should likely have 428 emblems rather than 427 emblems....
Forum: Chevrolet 04-15-2016, 01:47 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 21,327
Posted By 427strato
Re: Canadian 1969 Chevelle 300 Deluxe SS, L78, M22

Well, there were not a lot of W31s' around back then. A fellow from Woodstock, (Marv), had a medium blue one that he would bring to Brantford to race. Scary car back then for a 350; turned high...
Forum: Chevrolet 04-15-2016, 12:57 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 21,327
Posted By 427strato
Re: Canadian 1969 Chevelle 300 Deluxe SS, L78, M22

My 69 copo was in British Columbia 6 months ago. It was fully restored, (absolutely beautiful job), the owner has all of the original paper work to go with the car including the original bill of...
Forum: Chevrolet 04-14-2016, 03:42 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 21,327
Posted By 427strato
Re: Canadian 1969 Chevelle 300 Deluxe SS, L78, M22

I haven't done anything to the Chevelle at this point; its still on the trailer as I just don't have time to deal with it. It will be interesting to see if the door panels have the same date on the...
Forum: Chevrolet 04-14-2016, 02:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 21,327
Posted By 427strato
Re: Canadian 1969 Chevelle 300 Deluxe SS, L78, M22

Hi Keith. I knew one of the mechanics at J. Holland back in the early 70s' as he worked on a 67 Corvette that was raced out of a Brantford, Ont. dealership in the late 60s', early 70s', which is...
Forum: Chevrolet 04-14-2016, 02:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 21,327
Posted By 427strato
Re: Canadian 1969 Chevelle 300 Deluxe SS, L78, M22

Thanks guys. It is a nice car and I've been after it for a long time. The reason I had it re-documented was that I thought it might explain the chambered exhaust and the F41 suspension. I remember...
Forum: Chevrolet 04-14-2016, 12:24 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 21,327
Posted By 427strato
Canadian 1969 Chevelle 300 Deluxe SS, L78, M22

Hi. I recently purchased this vehicle, which I have known of for over 20 years. I ran into this car by mistake one day when I was driving the sideroads of Ontario. The owners and I became friends...
Forum: Pontiac 04-17-2015, 11:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 24,593
Posted By 427strato
Re: 1968 Catalina 2 door sedan, 428-4spd

Hi guys. I love that documentation.

In any event, where are the 428 cu. in. 2 door sedan 1968 Catalinas'? Maybe I'm on the incorrect forum to ask this question as there seems to be no American...
Forum: Pontiac 04-09-2015, 02:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 24,593
Posted By 427strato
Re: 1968 Catalina 2 door sedan, 428-4spd

Hi. I love that green car. I remember when I had my car new there was a guy, not too far from me, that had a 2 dr. hardtop car, also new, obviously, that was a 396 car. He followed me home one day...
Forum: Pontiac 04-02-2015, 02:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 24,593
Posted By 427strato
Re: 1968 Catalina 2 door sedan, 428-4spd

The truth is not inflammatory; it is what it is. All you have to do is look at that site and read back through the posts to the beginning to see the regression. Its not very difficult. I research...
Forum: COPO - Canada 03-29-2015, 12:18 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 121,966
Posted By 427strato
Re: 1969 Chevelle

Hi guys. To me restamping a block isn't much different than if you have an incorrect alternator, carburetor or starter and you go out and get a proper date coded one; its still not the one that came...
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