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#81 ·
Mike, seems like you did some nice work but are at a stand-still but the good news has to be the car exists so there is a chance. Ummm, I'd line up with some car shows in that county and hit the trail by giving out info (copy of camaro.net info posted) to every camaro person I could find at a show. And not just one show. Place ad in AutoLocator or other publications. The easiest would be a police friend but a risk with privacy laws. Brain storm a list of "things to do" for the upcoming new year and go for it.
Good luck friend.......
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Thanks for the info Chick. Great job with your deal.

Mike
 
#82 ·
Hi folks, I know I'm not supposed to clutter up the forums with questions like does anyone know where my original engine is, but I can't help that Chic's saga here gives me a glimmer of hope. I've got a early non x-code Z in S.E. Pa as well. Bought from a family member who owned in since the early 80's. About 8 or so years ago, he sold/traded what he says was the original engine to Denny's Camaro's in PA. I contacted them, Denny said he remembered the deal and he had the engine less than a week before someone came in, saw what it was and bought it. He has no idea who or where the person is now. So I ask does anyone no somebody who aquired a DZ from Denny's in that time frame? Thanks for the time.
 
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pilot6667 said:
Hi folks, I know I'm not supposed to clutter up the forums with questions like does anyone know where my original engine is, but I can't help that Chic's saga here gives me a glimmer of hope. I've got a early non x-code Z in S.E. Pa as well. Bought from a family member who owned in since the early 80's. About 8 or so years ago, he sold/traded what he says was the original engine to Denny's Camaro's in PA. I contacted them, Denny said he remembered the deal and he had the engine less than a week before someone came in, saw what it was and bought it. He has no idea who or where the person is now. So I ask does anyone no somebody who aquired a DZ from Denny's in that time frame? Thanks for the time.
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Chad, I've known Denny for 25-30 years and he was always a great guy:thumbsup: You might want to ask him to help you with two things. First, ask if he would agree to let you post some type of sign/poster at his store looking for the engine that was purchased at Denny's (approximate time of DZ engine sale), and second, ask if you could attach an ad for location of the engine to his ad which he runs in the AutoLocator each week. Cost to add would be your cost but just maybe the person who bought the engine lives in the SE part of PA and might look at his ad's. And maybe someone who know's he bought the engine there might see it as well. Whatever, I would place an ad in the AutoLocator looking for the engine. Knowing where it was sold from and time frame can be huge in assistance. How close are you to York?
theChuckster said:
Outstanding thread, can't wait to hear and see the end results.
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Chuck, thanks and should have an update on Wed. as he is coming to look at the engine that morning or that is the current plan.
 
#86 ·
Great story on this DZ reunion, I have the same problem. I went to look at a rusted out 69 convertible and ended up buying a DZ short block (std bore) from the guy, which had under 12k miles. His dads friend used there garage to swap a 327 Fuelie in the Z/28 in 1971 and left the DZ there for using the garage. It is a early LOS stamped vin on the deck surface (so same deal, helps with proving its a Z). So I did a vin search and yes I found owner, I have not told him I have the motor because the first thing I ask was the car for sale and he said "maybe". So that was the magic word. If he said no it's not for sale, I was ready to sell him his motor, and I was hoping I was going to be fair at $5,000.00 , which I had paid $2,500.00 for it this spring. I'm still waiting him out, I left him my phone# when he comes up with a dollor amount. He told me all about the car it's Cortez silver with 713 houndstooth, he know is a Z but he said he can't prove it because the original engine is missing, at this point I was bitting my lip! I need to call him again to nail down a $ , but back to your deal I think $5000.00 would be real fair for both of you. I was thinking 5K maybe a little high a first on my deal, if I decide to sell it to him, but after reading all this it sound fair. Good Luck this is fun stuff !!!
 
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mkaiser said:
So I did a vin search and yes I found owner, I have not told him I have the motor because the first thing I ask was the car for sale and he said "maybe". So that was the magic word. If he said no it's not for sale, I was ready to sell him his motor, and I was hoping I was going to be fair at $5,000.00 , which I had paid $2,500.00 for it this spring. I'm still waiting him out, I left him my phone# when he comes up with a dollor amount.
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Holy mackerel!! Two reunions in one thread!!! :thumbsup:
 
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mkaiser said:
Great story on this DZ reunion, I have the same problem. I went to look at a rusted out 69 convertible and ended up buying a DZ short block (std bore) from the guy, which had under 12k miles. His dads friend used there garage to swap a 327 Fuelie in the Z/28 in 1971 and left the DZ there for using the garage. It is a early LOS stamped vin on the deck surface (so same deal, helps with proving its a Z). So I did a vin search and yes I found owner, I have not told him I have the motor because the first thing I ask was the car for sale and he said "maybe". So that was the magic word. If he said no it's not for sale, I was ready to sell him his motor, and I was hoping I was going to be fair at $5,000.00 , which I had paid $2,500.00 for it this spring. I'm still waiting him out, I left him my phone# when he comes up with a dollor amount. He told me all about the car it's Cortez silver with 713 houndstooth, he know is a Z but he said he can't prove it because the original engine is missing, at this point I was bitting my lip! I need to call him again to nail down a $ , but back to your deal I think $5000.00 would be real fair for both of you. I was thinking 5K maybe a little high a first on my deal, if I decide to sell it to him, but after reading all this it sound fair. Good Luck this is fun stuff !!!
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Wow! This one is going to be interesting and man do I wish you luck on obtaining that Z28.
You for sure keep us posted please. With Christmas coming it is a good time to go see the car with cash in hand (as they say).
:beers:
 
#89 ·
68camaroz28 said:
Wow! This one is going to be interesting and man do I wish you luck on obtaining that Z28.
You for sure keep us posted please. With Christmas coming it is a good time to go see the car with cash in hand (as they say).
:beers:
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chick is exactly correct! :) especially in this economy, and Christmas coming makes it a perfect time to 'show him some green'... much better than just 'hypothesizing' a purchase.. :)
 
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Update on reunion :thumbsup:
Owner of 69Z28 was here and looked at his short-block still sitting in our 67 corvette. So now the plan is to start pulling the rascal out for it's reunion back where it belongs.
Happy thanksgiving to everyone......
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P.S. He now needs to find a set of heads and a DZ carb. Anyone have for his 12A built car?
 
#91 ·
68camaroz28 said:
Update on reunion :thumbsup:
Owner of 69Z28 was here and looked at his short-block still sitting in our 67 corvette. So now the plan is to start pulling the rascal out for it's reunion back where it belongs.
Happy thanksgiving to everyone......
:beers:
P.S. He now needs to find a set of heads and a DZ carb. Anyone have for his 12A built car?
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That's awesome..........glad it worked out for the both of you:yes::thumbsup:!!!!!!!!!
 
#94 ·
DK said:
...+1...Im a bit curious to know what was the price!!!
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Not to be disrespectful, but if I were in Chick's shoes I would keep that private. It will only invite more comments on "gouging" or "too cheap", etc. The new owner may prefer to keep it private too.:yes:
 
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okiemark said:
Chic, did I miss something? have you guys agreed on a price? I'd settle on a price before I took the motor out.
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Sorry for not posting earlier but was off on Thanksgiving Holiday and no computer. Yes, I believe we have agreed on a price. And it is what I deem a very fair price that would delight the heck out of me if it was my car.
MD88IROC said:
Not to be disrespectful, but if I were in Chick's shoes I would keep that private. It will only invite more comments on "gouging" or "too cheap", etc. The new owner may prefer to keep it private too.:yes:
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I agree on both points. Do not believe anyone would say it was gouging if they knew the price but.......

skipdaddie said:
I think you should post the price. No matter what the price is, if the buyer and seller are both happy, it was a good deal for everyone involved.
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I'd be requesting or wanting to know also if the tables were reversed so I do understand but feel this is between the two parties at this time, especially since neither the transfer of motor or money have taken place.
 
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Re: Z28 HAS BEEN united with its born with engine

Wanted to close the chapter that the 302 DZ short-block that was in our 67 Corvette since 1979 was recently reunited with the 69 z/28 car it was born with. The owner of the 69 Z/28 picked it up two weeks ago. I do not have an pictures of the car since he lives two plus hours away and he came to my house to pick it up. It took a little time to get it out of our Corvette but it is now where it belongs and still remarkable that after all these years I was lucky enough to find the car/owner. And the owner was smiling from ear to ear. Something like this :D Oh yea:yes:
 
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