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Forum: COPO - United States 03-26-2024, 09:54 PM
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Posted By R68GTO
Well Gang, I just put this beautiful car back up...

Well Gang, I just put this beautiful car back up in the Supercars for Sale section.
For some reason, I've never been a huge fan of blue cars, but after taking all these photos, this car changed my...
Forum: COPO - United States 02-24-2024, 07:55 PM
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Posted By R68GTO
Restoration journey complete! Car is now back to...

Restoration journey complete! Car is now back to as Norwood final assembled her on 9/26/69. The car has not looked like this since around May of 1970. There are way too many people to thank, you...
Forum: COPO - United States 02-23-2024, 08:18 PM
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Posted By R68GTO
more....

more....
Forum: COPO - United States 02-23-2024, 08:16 PM
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Posted By R68GTO
I've been out of the country for a spell, just...

I've been out of the country for a spell, just got back and picked the car up today from the detail shop. Re-assembly has begun, got the front markers re-installed and engine compartment buttoned...
Forum: COPO - United States 01-27-2024, 08:47 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 405,762
Posted By R68GTO
Paint looks good. Will know for sure post...

Paint looks good. Will know for sure post detailing.
Forum: COPO - United States 01-26-2024, 08:59 PM
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Views: 405,762
Posted By R68GTO
I'm not even sure what to say at this...

I'm not even sure what to say at this point.....back in her birthday suit I guess:haha:
Time to re-assemble and detail:beers:
Forum: COPO - United States 01-24-2024, 10:26 PM
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Views: 405,762
Posted By R68GTO
One last look at Rats Nest in "drag":cool2: Wrap...

One last look at Rats Nest in "drag":cool2: Wrap guy says "this is gonna hurt".
Forum: COPO - United States 01-20-2024, 07:31 PM
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Views: 405,762
Posted By R68GTO
Re-installed the original wiper panel and...

Re-installed the original wiper panel and non-spoiler trunk lid - more garage art! Wrap removal is next week.
Forum: COPO - United States 01-07-2024, 10:24 PM
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Posted By R68GTO
Removed the 1971 Lakewood traction bars and the...

Removed the 1971 Lakewood traction bars and the 1970 Gabriel hijackers today. I believe my underside work is now done. Just need to restore the cowl induction air cleaner assembly - it was...
Forum: COPO - United States 01-06-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 405,762
Posted By R68GTO
Day 1 undercarriage (except for TB's). Gardner...

Day 1 undercarriage (except for TB's). Gardner exhaust is high quality stuff.
Forum: COPO - United States 12-31-2023, 08:08 PM
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Views: 405,762
Posted By R68GTO
Day 1 engine bay. I am opting not to do the...

Day 1 engine bay. I am opting not to do the orange engine overspray on intake and exhaust, just like the clean look better. Still have a few details to finish up but mostly there. Working on...
Forum: COPO - United States 12-30-2023, 09:40 PM
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Views: 405,762
Posted By R68GTO
Interior back to Day 1.

Interior back to Day 1.
Forum: COPO - United States 11-25-2023, 07:22 PM
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Views: 405,762
Posted By R68GTO
and so it has begun.....

The deconstruction of Rats Nest back to just another COPO has begun. I think that's a 5W-20 tear being shed by Rats Nest.:no: Vintage speed parts relegated to garage art duty until the next project...
Forum: COPO - United States 11-21-2023, 12:07 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 405,762
Posted By R68GTO
Another digital article on Rats Nest

https://www.datelifee.com/2023/11/check-out-this-rare-1969-chevy-copo.html
Forum: COPO - United States 11-04-2023, 01:14 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 405,762
Posted By R68GTO
Rats Nest digital ink

https://youtu.be/2Zb-CmwHzUQ?si=EmSfoQ7o30samkUd

Tommy Lee Bird created a great video of the car for his Youtube channel "The Hot Rod Hoarder". Enjoy!
Forum: COPO - United States 10-22-2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 405,762
Posted By R68GTO
Here's a couple of crappy cell phone pics from...

Here's a couple of crappy cell phone pics from the photo shoot this weekend.
Forum: COPO - United States 09-18-2023, 11:54 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 405,762
Posted By R68GTO
My best attempt at recreating pics from 50+ years...

My best attempt at recreating pics from 50+ years ago. I took these with a high resolution camera so hard to duplicate a shot from 1971 timeframe.
Forum: COPO - United States 09-10-2023, 10:32 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 405,762
Posted By R68GTO
Had another great day adding to the history of...

Had another great day adding to the history of the Rats Nest COPO. Went to the Gathering of the Geezers event at KilKare Dragway. Met up with Denny Davis who took Rats Nest down the track just like...
Forum: COPO - United States 05-27-2023, 08:12 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 405,762
Posted By R68GTO
Had a chance meeting with Doug Davis's other son...

Had a chance meeting with Doug Davis's other son Tim this morning at the Dayton Cars & Coffee show. Tim is also a geared with his passion being his 300ZX Turbo which he's owned for 27 years. This...
Forum: COPO - United States 04-30-2023, 10:42 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 405,762
Posted By R68GTO
This car is now listed in the SuperCars for sale...

This car is now listed in the SuperCars for sale section.
Forum: COPO - United States 03-05-2023, 11:21 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 405,762
Posted By R68GTO
Finally dug out the only photo I have of Doug...

Finally dug out the only photo I have of Doug Davis (lower left) who created Rats Nest. This scan is from his photo album along with photos of the A990 Hemi lightweight he and Rick Wilkin campaigned...
Forum: COPO - United States 02-24-2023, 11:23 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 405,762
Posted By R68GTO
A little more owner history

Terry Walley (L) & Ralph Willis (R). These two guys were friends and both were prior owners of my COPO. I spoke to each of them after I purchased the car, but sadly, they both passed away before I...
Forum: COPO - United States 01-03-2023, 10:43 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 405,762
Posted By R68GTO
I believe it was "pro shifted" by Doug Nash BITD....

I believe it was "pro shifted" by Doug Nash BITD. Way back in post 140 I shared a story told by Doug's son about Doug Nash coming to his house when he was a kid. The car also sported a Doug Nash...
Forum: COPO - United States 12-22-2022, 09:34 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 405,762
Posted By R68GTO
Kurt, no I am not sure. I was unaware of the...

Kurt, no I am not sure. I was unaware of the different part number vs just M22 vs M21.
The trans in my car is not the original, I only "know" it was M22 from the guy that was the 2nd owners...
Forum: COPO - United States 12-11-2022, 05:06 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 405,762
Posted By R68GTO
Another post from the "you're never done"...

Another post from the "you're never done" archive....I was never quite sure what my speedo setup was supposed to look like - reducer/no reducer so I just had my original to the car cable plugged...
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