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Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 12-17-2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,857
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That is the #50 9738 Nova that came back home to...

That is the #50 9738 Nova that came back home to the former Gibb Chevrolet and was owned by Helen Gibb.
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 12-13-2024, 05:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,857
Posted By copo-2
In the clipping shown about Lloyd Kirchoff...

In the clipping shown about Lloyd Kirchoff winning the IHRA Spring Nationals. We were there at the same event in Bristol, Tn and pitted next to "Mighty Mouse," not realizing that it was the well...
Forum: Dick Harrell 12-06-2024, 08:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,600
Posted By copo-2
An invoice billing to Yenko Chevrolet for the 427...

An invoice billing to Yenko Chevrolet for the 427 Camaro conversion. N0tice the shipping date.
Forum: Dick Harrell 11-22-2024, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,600
Posted By copo-2
Harrell Super Car Capitol

This article was written When Dick Harrell was located in St. Louis and teaming up with Don Yenko converting 67 Camaros with the 427 conversions. This article is somewhat distorted, but hopefully it...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 11-19-2024, 06:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,660
Posted By copo-2
Ken, What history would you have of "LIL...

Ken,

What history would you have of "LIL HOSS" after leaving the Fred Gibb dealership & your purchase?
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 11-13-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,660
Posted By copo-2
I agree that Ken has been a true asset of...

I agree that Ken has been a true asset of knowledge in the past history and to share this with many who are interested in their involvement with high performance Chevrolets.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 11-11-2024, 03:18 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 92,178
Posted By copo-2
On November 11, 1968, This 1968 427 Nova was...

On November 11, 1968, This 1968 427 Nova was accepted & driven from the Dick Harrell Performance Center located in Kansas City, Mo. Later on, this was recognized to be Veterans Day, of which, Dick...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 08-12-2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,545
Posted By copo-2
The CY transmission was redesigned for the 50...

The CY transmission was redesigned for the 50 Fred Gibb Novas. on July 12, 1968, a dealers bulletin was published concerning these transmissions with higher shift points and reinforced convertors for...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 06-06-2024, 04:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,333
Posted By copo-2
The former driver of “LIL HOSS” caught on camera...

The former driver of “LIL HOSS” caught on camera at a Fred Gibb Memorial Show.
Forum: Dick Harrell 05-16-2024, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,335
Posted By copo-2
There was a few 427 Novas built from the Fred...

There was a few 427 Novas built from the Fred Gibb 68 9738 COPO automatics. Just how many is still a mystery? Some of these Novas with Dick Harrell badging were the original 396
factory built 375...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 05-10-2024, 06:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,333
Posted By copo-2
Though this sign didn't reference Monmouth, on...

Though this sign didn't reference Monmouth, on Friday nights before the Fred Gibb Memorial Show was hosted on the following Saturday in August, a large gathering of people and cars invaded the town...
Forum: Dick Harrell 05-09-2024, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,335
Posted By copo-2
Dick Harrell's ad appearing in the 1968 May 24...

Dick Harrell's ad appearing in the 1968 May 24 issue of "Drag World" relevant to the 68 427 Chevelle's.
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 05-02-2024, 07:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 40,610
Posted By copo-2
Thanks for the interest within the Gibb COPO...

Thanks for the interest within the Gibb COPO Nova's. It has truly been a blessing to associate a car bought through a local authorized Chevrolet dealer because of an article published and fully read...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 03-12-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,333
Posted By copo-2
Helping to keep the name of Chevrolet competitive...

Helping to keep the name of Chevrolet competitive was Fred Gibb’s dealership in the small town of LaHarpe, IL.
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 03-02-2024, 02:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,333
Posted By copo-2
Sacred Grounds

Picture of the cars present at a Fred Gibb Memorial Show next to his dealership building in LaHarpe. 3 ZL-1’s, 2 9738 Nova’s & Little Hoss.
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 02-20-2024, 09:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 40,610
Posted By copo-2
Gibb 68 COPO Nova

These are the application codes for the Turbo Hydramatic transmission. Note the date the CX code was added!
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 02-01-2024, 08:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 40,610
Posted By copo-2
Gibb 68 COPO Nova

The Casting number associated with the automatic transmission of the Fred Gibb 9738 Nova's & the input end of trans.
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 01-23-2024, 05:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 40,610
Posted By copo-2
Gibb 68 COPO Nova

The assigned designation of the Gibb Novas for the redesigned (experimental) automatic transmission for the higher horsepower, higher torque, and higher rpm solid lifter engines was processed thru...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 01-22-2024, 05:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 40,610
Posted By copo-2
Gibb 68 COPO Nova

Thanks, Bruce for chiming in as a moderator of this site. Staying away from the Gibb Nova's for this post, is only to reflect the appreciation for a place we can come together and disclose our...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 01-19-2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 40,610
Posted By copo-2
Gibb 68 COPO Nova

The redesigned torque convertor of the Gibb Novas
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 01-15-2024, 09:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 40,610
Posted By copo-2
Fred Gibb COPO Nova

This is an update on the revised addition to the Turbo dated 7-12-68.
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 01-15-2024, 02:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 40,610
Posted By copo-2
Gibb 68 COPO Nova

This document shows why the 50 9738 copo's were built with L-78 automatics
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 01-10-2024, 03:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 40,610
Posted By copo-2
Gibb 68 COPO Nova

A dealers Sheet discloses the information behind the mystery of the assigned COPO option number 9738, with the engine code of E3.
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 01-09-2024, 02:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 40,610
Posted By copo-2
Gibb 68 Nova

The second phone call to Fred resulted into his revealing of the vin matching up with the 50.
In this conservation he also used the term COPO.
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 01-06-2024, 11:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 40,610
Posted By copo-2
Just wanting to share some documents and things I...

Just wanting to share some documents and things I was able to attain after starting the research on June 2, 1989. Trying to explain the preceding process of the connection to Fred Gibb. With Fred...
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