Go Back   The Supercar Registry > General Discussion > Supercar Features


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 08-02-2005, 08:52 PM
Chevy454 Chevy454 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Alton, MO, USA
Posts: 11,923
Thanks: 0
Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts
Default August '05 Feature Car



Specs:
Engine (factory): L-72 427ci/425hp
Trans (factory): 4-speed
Rear (factory): 4.10 posi

Selling Dealer: Byrne Bros. Chevrolet
Exterior color: Daytona Yellow
Interior color: Standard Black

Caleb and Frank Arones 1969 COPO 427 Bryne Brothers Camaro was right in thier own garage, but they had little intentioin to restore it. Frank had just finished his LeMans blue COPO Camaro and was looking for a project for his son Caleb. Frank had just picked up a Yenko Camaro that need a total restoration. Brian Potter a long time Yenko fan really wanted a Yenko bad, and Hugger orange was his favorite color, just the car Frank had purchased. Brian had a Daytona Yellow Brynes Brother COPO he was thinking about restoring, but held off looking and hoping for a Yenko. When Brian found out about Franks Yenko, a trip to Homer City ended with a deal being struck for the Yenko. The Byrnes Brother COPO was part of the deal. The Brynes Brothers car had been raced from new and had only 3900 miles showing on the car. To be kind, the car looked ragged to the casual observer. Gray primer and mix and match wheels only gave the car a more lack luster look. Frank gave me a call to look at the car and see what I thought of it. I was amazed at the condition of the car. Take away the nasty primer and red spray painted letters on the car, it was a solid project. The car was raced since new, and I thought that it might be cool if it was restored in a true Day 2 fashion using real vintage parts from the era. Frank and Caleb both agreed and the project took on a life of its own. Since Frank had just completed a very correct COPO, a Day 2 style car was a different departure, yet no less easy to complete. Caleb insisted on real speed parts, not your modern day Summit Catalog parts. The search was on for vintage speed parts to complement the car. Parts trickled in from all over the country, but the end result was a car that has the look and feel of a vintage Super Stocker.

The car itself was a style trim COPO with a black top to complement the stunning Daytona Yellow paint. Inside, black standard interior and a console with gauges were ordered. The car had no spoilers and the optional M22 transmission along with the standard COPO items. The car was restored with the intent that it could be put back to show room new if you wanted to. All of the modifications made to the car are for the most part simple bolt on parts. But the car looks way to sinister this way to see it returned to showroom any time soon. One thing was clear from the start, Caleb was involved in every aspect of the car, from the dirty work to the finished polish. Once the paint and body work was finished at Arone Auto Body, the car was brought to Super Car Workshop to be finished. Many evening and weekends were spent working on the car, finishing the car in time for Vette-Fest were Caleb recieved a Gold spinner for his efforts. Frank and Caleb have shown the car at a few other shows, with the Super Car Reunion being the next show. Look Caleb up there, he would be happy to tell you about his car. Maybe someday he will get to drive it, as he is only 13 years old!


















Last edited by Pro Stock John; 11-22-2023 at 02:42 AM. Reason: Fixed some broken formatting
Reply With Quote
Click here to view all the pictures posted in this thread...
  #2  
Old 08-03-2005, 08:14 PM
68l30's Avatar
68l30 68l30 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: "Skinny lil boy from Cle Ohio"
Posts: 3,348
Thanks: 60
Thanked 79 Times in 41 Posts
Default Re: August '05 Feature Car

WOW..What a ride! Caleb and his COPO are both first class in my book. Congrats on one sweet ride!


Steve
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 08-03-2005, 08:42 PM
Belair62 Belair62 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Suburban Chicago
Posts: 13,448
Thanks: 0
Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts
Default Re: August '05 Feature Car

Love those window decals too...you guys are sick...can't believe you actually put the xray and inspection stamps on those slicks !
__________________
<span style="font-weight: bold"> (__{B}_____]]]]~~~~</span>
Don't mess with old farts - age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! Bullshit and brilliance only come with age and experience.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 08-03-2005, 08:59 PM
Xplantdad's Avatar
Xplantdad Xplantdad is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: AZ
Posts: 32,388
Thanks: 7,439
Thanked 5,345 Times in 1,875 Posts
Default Re: August '05 Feature Car

Very cool car...I love it!

Hey Bob/Rob, Where's the write up?
__________________
Bruce
Choose Life-Donate!
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 08-03-2005, 09:13 PM
JChlupsa JChlupsa is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: KS
Posts: 7,627
Thanks: 0
Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts
Default Re: August '05 Feature Car

Write up is blank for me as well or is it the opening pic abot the cars stats!!
__________________
IF YOU DON'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS,
PLEASE, FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM !!!
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 08-03-2005, 09:41 PM
DarrenX33's Avatar
DarrenX33 DarrenX33 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: St Charles, Illinois
Posts: 5,460
Thanks: 2
Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts
Default Re: August '05 Feature Car

[ QUOTE ]
you guys are sick...can't believe you actually put the xray and inspection stamps on those slicks !

[/ QUOTE ]

If I remember correctly. Frank said that that is how he found those tires.

Excellent job Caleb. Sign in and tell us about it!
__________________
1969 Z28
1972 Corvette
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 08-03-2005, 09:50 PM
hvychev hvychev is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Darien, IL
Posts: 3,650
Thanks: 0
Thanked 50 Times in 21 Posts
Default Re: August '05 Feature Car

VERY friggin cool car and a cool gifted kid as well! Frank did a great job raising him as a gentleman.
__________________
Frank Magallon
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 08-03-2005, 10:17 PM
GM-26's Avatar
GM-26 GM-26 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Long Island, N.Y.
Posts: 864
Thanks: 0
Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts
Default Re: August '05 Feature Car

More pictures!!
This was a tease!!
__________________
Nick...
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 08-03-2005, 10:29 PM
DarrenX33's Avatar
DarrenX33 DarrenX33 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: St Charles, Illinois
Posts: 5,460
Thanks: 2
Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts
Default Re: August '05 Feature Car

I have some...








__________________
1969 Z28
1972 Corvette
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 08-03-2005, 11:15 PM
Kim_Howie Kim_Howie is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Posts: 4,411
Thanks: 6
Thanked 29 Times in 17 Posts
Default Re: August '05 Feature Car

I seen the car at Chevy Vette Fest Absolute stunning restoration. Perfect car!!!!!! Congrates guys
__________________
Jake is my grandson!!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 03:49 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.

O Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.