Out With the New and In With the Old.

Isaac Zane · 11-17-2010, 01:24 PM

Jim Zane got back his original 1969 Camaro Z/28 that he had bought brand new. Jim raced it for years in Stock, Super Stock and finally Modified C/SM before he sold it to help offset the costs of building the Opel GT. He had always knew where it was with the help of friends. Finally, the chance came to get the car back and Jim jumped at the opportunity. It came home last Wednesday, 11/10/10, about 31 years since it left.
What will the future of the car be?? Race car or restored street car???? I guess time will tell.
Congratulations Jim and Donna on the return of your Z/28!!

Hi,
What a wonderful day. The Camaro made it home. After all these years. There is something special about it being the one you owned before and not somebody elses. Recognizing all the modifications and tweeks we made all those years ago, make it seem like a long lost teddy bear that has been returned to its rightful owner. We are all warm and fuzzy inside again. Break out the champagne!!!
Love,
Donna & Jim

Oh well... pictures to follow.. Darn work computer.... The gallery here has a couple of the Camaro..

X-TECH MAN · 11-17-2010, 01:27 PM

Thats GREAT.....My 68 Z/28 was stolen and striped back in 1969.

Tom Goldman · 11-17-2010, 05:53 PM

Glad to hear Jim has some wind in his sails again.
I saw him earlier this year at a rod run ,and he was'nt sure about a traditional SS engine for the truck, or something else. ...Well I guess this is the something else !
Tom

Rich Biebel · 11-17-2010, 08:00 PM

C/SM class runoffs at the SummerNationals........You really had to be there to see real drag racing as it once was....

I was and I do recall Jim's car in the feld of close to 30 cars......

Modified eliminator was the best....and C/SM was a show all by itself....

Woodro Josey · 11-17-2010, 08:10 PM

Wish i could find my 68 Z28, i sold it to an Airman at Warner Robins AFB in early 1970, i have not heard from him since! I do recall he was from up north tho!

Isaac Zane · 11-17-2010, 09:21 PM

It certainly is special getting HIS car back. Good Luck finding yours Woodro! Jim's friend had a '68 Z/28 and it was really neat seeing the 68 and 69 sitting or riding together! Our little town of 1500 people had a number of performance cars riding around in the day. There were two 68 Firebirds, 400's I think before those guys switched to 69 AMX's. A couple of Mopars, a Road Runner and a GTX along with another AMX and a SS Nova along with a Corvette. My sister, as Miss Four Seasons Campground, rode on the wing of a Superbird in a July 4th parade.

I think that there were 32 or more C/SM at the Summers. I seem to remember Jim saying that there would be 6 rounds of class and that the winner probably needed a fresh engine for eliminations....

11-17-2010, 01:24 PM	#1
Isaac Zane Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 361 Likes: 391 Liked 50 Times in 14 Posts	Out With the New and In With the Old. Jim Zane got back his original 1969 Camaro Z/28 that he had bought brand new. Jim raced it for years in Stock, Super Stock and finally Modified C/SM before he sold it to help offset the costs of building the Opel GT. He had always knew where it was with the help of friends. Finally, the chance came to get the car back and Jim jumped at the opportunity. It came home last Wednesday, 11/10/10, about 31 years since it left. What will the future of the car be?? Race car or restored street car???? I guess time will tell. Congratulations Jim and Donna on the return of your Z/28!! Hi, What a wonderful day. The Camaro made it home. After all these years. There is something special about it being the one you owned before and not somebody elses. Recognizing all the modifications and tweeks we made all those years ago, make it seem like a long lost teddy bear that has been returned to its rightful owner. We are all warm and fuzzy inside again. Break out the champagne!!! Love, Donna & Jim Oh well... pictures to follow.. Darn work computer.... The gallery here has a couple of the Camaro.. __________________ Isaac Zane STK 1237 J/SA Buick Apollo Patriot Guard Rider DOOF 43

11-17-2010, 01:27 PM	#2
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Out With the New and In With the Old. Thats GREAT.....My 68 Z/28 was stolen and striped back in 1969.

11-17-2010, 05:53 PM	#3
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,476 Likes: 887 Liked 875 Times in 236 Posts	Re: Out With the New and In With the Old. Glad to hear Jim has some wind in his sails again. I saw him earlier this year at a rod run ,and he was'nt sure about a traditional SS engine for the truck, or something else. ...Well I guess this is the something else ! Tom __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

11-17-2010, 08:00 PM	#4
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Out With the New and In With the Old. C/SM class runoffs at the SummerNationals........You really had to be there to see real drag racing as it once was.... I was and I do recall Jim's car in the feld of close to 30 cars...... Modified eliminator was the best....and C/SM was a show all by itself.... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

11-17-2010, 08:10 PM	#5
Woodro Josey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 805 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Out With the New and In With the Old. Wish i could find my 68 Z28, i sold it to an Airman at Warner Robins AFB in early 1970, i have not heard from him since! I do recall he was from up north tho! __________________ Woodro Josey 2002 STK

11-17-2010, 09:21 PM	#6
Isaac Zane Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 361 Likes: 391 Liked 50 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Out With the New and In With the Old. It certainly is special getting HIS car back. Good Luck finding yours Woodro! Jim's friend had a '68 Z/28 and it was really neat seeing the 68 and 69 sitting or riding together! Our little town of 1500 people had a number of performance cars riding around in the day. There were two 68 Firebirds, 400's I think before those guys switched to 69 AMX's. A couple of Mopars, a Road Runner and a GTX along with another AMX and a SS Nova along with a Corvette. My sister, as Miss Four Seasons Campground, rode on the wing of a Superbird in a July 4th parade. I think that there were 32 or more C/SM at the Summers. I seem to remember Jim saying that there would be 6 rounds of class and that the winner probably needed a fresh engine for eliminations.... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Isaac Zane STK 1237 J/SA Buick Apollo Patriot Guard Rider DOOF 43