It took some time but the original M22 and BE rear end out of my 69 COPO Camaro are in my possession . The gentleman who had these parts was after this car for a long time and it was a difficult and disappointing situation for him . I had no idea that someone had been waiting on this car for over 10 years until a fellow sYc member called me the very day I bought the car. In the end it was not about me and it was not about him , it was about making this COPO whole again with all original born with engine , trans and rear end that it left the factory with in September of 1969. The car will be around long after we all check out and I appreciate the this gentleman's consideration .

Not sure how many all original COPOs are around with a POP but I know I am pleased to be the caretaker of this one.

That is great News Chevy Thunder!! Great to hear that the COPO is whole again!

COPO, Yenko, ZL-1, Baldwin Motion, SS, Z28, even RS or just a simple early Norwood Camaro with a 327 2 bbl, PG trans & 10 bolt, it's great when an engine, trans or rear end find their home....Kinda like the heartwarming stories you hear every once in a while about a lost dog being re-united with an owner which moved out of state over a 1,000 miles away.

Kudos to ya man! Best of luck with the COPO!! :beers:

Anxiously awaiting restoration photos!

Right on Van. Get it put back together, do an ops check on the CB and hit the road.

Ha !!! Congrats...

Outstanding news!! :hurray::hurray::hurray: Congratulations on the reunion! Be sure to keep in touch with the PO and drop by to let him look at it/drive it. I'm sure he is a little disappointed not to have the car, but is pleased that it is reunited. Cudos to everyone involved!

Very very cool bud! Thats a rare thing to happen. Glad to hear some good luck happening.

That is awesome. Congrats. Damn, an all numbers matching COPO with POP!! :eek:

I'm jealous...;) Congrats Van...Pictures! Pictures! :yes:

I can't find my " This thread is worthless without pics" gif

Congrats Van,I remember what an ordeal this was for you,glad to hear you were successful.:thumbsup:
Will you be at Wine Country..?

Van.....you dog. Glad it all came together. To much drama that day. I guess your latest trip to ohio is off now?

wow, good job van. you must have alot of interesting conversations with the gentleman. i would like to hear about them someday when ever we get a chance to hook up

Congrats. Probably not many COPO's with their POP's, at least real ones :)
Rich

Hey Mr. Tibbs how about a pic or two for us to drool on????

Nice to hear that two gentlemen could get together and do what's right by the vehicle :thumbsup:
It's not often that common sense prevails in some of these situations...

Sooooo - is this the son's graduation present :D

Nice to hear that two gentlemen could get together and do what's right by the vehicle :thumbsup:
It's not often that common sense prevails in some of these situations...

Sooooo - is this the son's graduation present :D

Oh no ... I gave him the RS Z when he was 14 and the BMW M3 for his 16th birthday.... he turns 18 on Sunday and graduates from high school in two week so I am talking to NASA right now about one of the used Space Shuttles

Nice to hear that two gentlemen could get together and do what's right by the vehicle :thumbsup:
It's not often that common sense prevails in some of these situations...

Sooooo - is this the son's graduation present :D

Great story...my hats off to the seller and congrats to Mr Tibbs once again...pictures are required!

Oh no ... I gave him the RS Z when he was 14 and the BMW M3 for his 16th birthday.... he turns 18 on Sunday and graduates from high school in two week so I am talking to NASA right now about one of the used Space Shuttles

If you can't find a shuttle a 512 seems like a logical 2nd choice! l:)

... he turns 18 on Sunday and graduates from high school in two week so I am talking to NASA right now about one of the used Space Shuttles

Come to think of it, when I asked about my graduation present I think my father offered to send me 'to the moon' also :rolleyes:

Good to hear you take good care of your kid Van - he's a nice kid :thumbsup:

Isn't 'Dreamweaver' still hitting you up to be adopted :waving:

Ahhh the Honeymooners .... TO THE MOON !!

I was only joking . I did give him the RS Z but the kid did such a good job when he cleaned up the engine compartment I took it back !!

Hey Mr. Tibbs how about a pic or two for us to drool on????


This is the key peice... the M 22 . I had actually found another BE that matched my POP but the Muncie has the VIN on it so that was very important. In the end I got both the original pieces missing from my car so it was a good weekend

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/ChevyThunder/COPO/M22BEstans050209/DSCF1081.jpg

Sweet.

Pics!
:)
Rich