'69 Camaro Z-28 homecoming.......Forty years later ! ! ! - Page 2

davidhuff · 01-11-2011, 02:05 AM

Congrats,what a great story!

David Ley · 01-11-2011, 06:39 AM

Great story. Glad you have it back.

THE LEGEND · 01-11-2011, 08:33 AM

Awesome

Travis Miller · 01-11-2011, 08:39 AM

Jack, Not many of us get to re-live a part of our past. You will enjoy the time you get to spend with one of your old toys.

Travis

(Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

Jack Matyas · 01-11-2011, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Blackley

Or just follow the 468 with a 427 for A or B. Pretty cool to get your old car back. You could always hide it at the car lot and see how long it takes her to notice lol.

Doug - Its at the lot but she already knows ..........and I thought about that 427 for about a minute anyway but I can hardly afford buying LS1's let alone motors to chase CobraJets so I'll just go Vroom-Vroom in the garage for now .Besides , if any money is to be spent it'll be on bodywork etc .

Rich - No counting here - this ain't trout fishing as there is no limit on how many I can have- at lease that's what I say at home ..................

RANDY TATMAN · 01-11-2011, 09:52 AM

Great story, congratulations. I bought my 1969 ss/rs back a few years ago that I drove in high school, also from the same guy I sold it too. For me, I was lucky because it's the car I had when I met my wife, so I didn't have too much explaining to do.

Greg Hill · 01-11-2011, 10:06 AM

Jack, I had a brand new 69 big block SS Camaro when I was 18. That car was awesome. Dark green with dark green custom interior, dark green vinyl top. I traded it in 71 for a SS 454 Monte Carlo. I use to dream about that Camaro. I have no idea what happened to it. It's really cool that you got yours back.

Jim Cimarolli · 01-11-2011, 10:58 AM

I still have dreams about buying back my old '55 Hardtop, then, when I wake up remember that about 2 weeks after I sold it the guy flipped it and destroyed the car.
Glad your dreams came true!

Greg Barsamian · 01-11-2011, 11:39 AM

You & Jim Zane are fortunate to get a second chance!

Casey Miles · 01-11-2011, 11:54 AM

Jack: The 302 engines are fun, because you don't have to worry about RPMs especially on the street, the engine was built for 9k and you'll be lucky to get 7500 with stock valve springs even if you miss a gear. If anything, put a small roller cam in it so that you don't have to mess with solid lifters and camshafts going bad. (I guess with a roller, you might be able to get to 9k!) I've had nothing but 302's in my car since I've owned it, that's been a little while now.
Casey Miles
248H Stock?

01-11-2011, 02:05 AM	#11
davidhuff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 928 Likes: 1 Liked 120 Times in 42 Posts	Re: '69 Camaro Z-28 homecoming.......Forty years later ! ! ! Congrats,what a great story!

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David Ley Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: South Jersey Posts: 123 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: '69 Camaro Z-28 homecoming.......Forty years later ! ! ! Great story. Glad you have it back. __________________ Dave Ley NHRA TECH

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THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: '69 Camaro Z-28 homecoming.......Forty years later ! ! ! Awesome

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Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 476 Likes: 1 Liked 275 Times in 25 Posts	Re: '69 Camaro Z-28 homecoming.......Forty years later ! ! ! Jack, Not many of us get to re-live a part of our past. You will enjoy the time you get to spend with one of your old toys. Travis (Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

01-11-2011, 09:52 AM	#16
RANDY TATMAN Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NORTH CAROLINA Posts: 21 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: '69 Camaro Z-28 homecoming.......Forty years later ! ! ! Great story, congratulations. I bought my 1969 ss/rs back a few years ago that I drove in high school, also from the same guy I sold it too. For me, I was lucky because it's the car I had when I met my wife, so I didn't have too much explaining to do.

01-11-2011, 10:06 AM	#17
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,994 Likes: 63 Liked 270 Times in 68 Posts	Re: '69 Camaro Z-28 homecoming.......Forty years later ! ! ! Jack, I had a brand new 69 big block SS Camaro when I was 18. That car was awesome. Dark green with dark green custom interior, dark green vinyl top. I traded it in 71 for a SS 454 Monte Carlo. I use to dream about that Camaro. I have no idea what happened to it. It's really cool that you got yours back. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

01-11-2011, 10:58 AM	#18
Jim Cimarolli Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sulphur Springs Texas Posts: 728 Likes: 108 Liked 135 Times in 40 Posts	Re: '69 Camaro Z-28 homecoming.......Forty years later ! ! ! I still have dreams about buying back my old '55 Hardtop, then, when I wake up remember that about 2 weeks after I sold it the guy flipped it and destroyed the car. Glad your dreams came true!

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Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,383 Likes: 607 Liked 390 Times in 84 Posts	Re: '69 Camaro Z-28 homecoming.......Forty years later ! ! ! You & Jim Zane are fortunate to get a second chance!

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Casey Miles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 692 Likes: 119 Liked 445 Times in 83 Posts	Re: '69 Camaro Z-28 homecoming.......Forty years later ! ! ! Jack: The 302 engines are fun, because you don't have to worry about RPMs especially on the street, the engine was built for 9k and you'll be lucky to get 7500 with stock valve springs even if you miss a gear. If anything, put a small roller cam in it so that you don't have to mess with solid lifters and camshafts going bad. (I guess with a roller, you might be able to get to 9k!) I've had nothing but 302's in my car since I've owned it, that's been a little while now. Casey Miles 248H Stock?

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