Hey Curt- Heard you were heading for the great wilderness of the Northeast..... in search of a 67 L78 car.... Documented even.... :yes:

How did it turn out??? Heard it was a steal of a deal, how'd you do???

Just found a place with wifi. I'm up in Fort Kent Maine. Not very freindly on the cell service and wifi's up here. I basically went as far as you can go up here without hitting the END of the road. Or you can say the end of the USA. You really can't get any further without a horse or a dirt bike.

Just took possession of a real 67 L78 sold here new at the local dealer. Framingham car. Complete owner history with dealer involvement and some documentation. The car has spent it's entire life right here within 20 miles of the dealer. This is a very small town and almost everyone seems to know about the car and the owners. Spent two hours today with the original owner going over the history. :thumbsup:

I'll keep the price to myself.

Congrats Curt!!! Can't wait to hear more about it. And remember....

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Curt,

Now you are going to have to change your signature. Unless you want another 67?

Congrats on the Score Curt!!!!:hurray::hurray:

Congrats on the Score Curt!!!!:hurray::hurray:
X2 now the pictures....:yes:

I'll get some pics up just as soon as I can. The car is now red/black vinyl top with a black interior. Suppose to be Capri Cream/black top with a Gold bucket seat interior. The vinyl top is original and showing some wear. Currently driveable but will need a restoration.

Great score!! :thumbsup:
If you're trailering it back to IN, be careful. Lots of rain heading between you and home. :(

I flew up here and then rented a car. I'm going to use a transport company to get it home.

thanks

That's a neat color combo.

Nice find Curt, can't wait to see the pictures!!!!:thumbsup:

The car should get to Indy within one or two weeks. Its waiting to be picked up by a transport company in Presque Isle, Maine. With the snow coming down I just didn't have the desire to take many more photos. I will when it gets back. This is a very nice unrestored driver that will need a complete frame off restoration. The current paint is 16 years old and obviously wrong. It has been stored for most of it's life between the owners of which I have all names, addresses and even phone numbers for a complete owner history. I know there will be skeptics out there, but the evidence I've obtained is overwhelming. I am going to have one of our members come out and verify for himself. I am obviously very excited about the find. The new freinds and help I've received from Team Chevelle has been great and I am very glad that I can stop traveling all over the Country in my search. :beers:

A couple of tidbits.
Some of the trim tag
784 B T2
W 2LGS






http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l330/drillu/IMG_4569.jpg

Very cool! Congrats!

Very cool! Congrats!

x2. Awesome find.:yes::thumbsup:

I like it, Looks old school.

LK

i love the way it sits as is..

Congrats! Great find.
Keep pic's coming as you go with it.
Love that picture in the snow.

WOW!!!!:thumbsup: You've certainly covered the Earth for this car Curt, from Miami to Maine, talk about extremes!!!:thumbsup: What's that white stuff?????:D Good luck with it!!:beers:

Nice!! Congrats on the find and good luck with the restoration :thumbsup:.

Mike, you forgot Phoenix, Portland Or., Pennsylvania, Illinios, Ohio, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri. :cool: Oh, and I amost forgot here in Indiana.

:D Call me when it gets there, I wanna see it! :yes:

Maybe we can shine it up a little.... ;)

The car should get to Indy within one or two weeks. Its waiting to be picked up by a transport company in Presque Isle, Maine. With the snow coming down I just didn't have the desire to take many more photos. I will when it gets back. This is a very nice unrestored driver that will need a complete frame off restoration. The current paint is 16 years old and obviously wrong. It has been stored for most of it's life between the owners of which I have all names, addresses and even phone numbers for a complete owner history. I know there will be skeptics out there, but the evidence I've obtained is overwhelming. I am going to have one of our members come out and verify for himself. I am obviously very excited about the find. The new freinds and help I've received from Team Chevelle has been great and I am very glad that I can stop traveling all over the Country in my search. :beers:

A couple of tidbits.
Some of the trim tag
784 B T2
W 2LGS






http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l330/drillu/IMG_4569.jpg

BEAUTY. congrats, hope to see more pics soon. :beers:

great score! mind if I ask how much? story on the car?

great score! mind if I ask how much? story on the car?

If you had read post #2 in this thread, both your questions would be answered.

Awesome!

I have to say I'm partial to 71-72 front ends...but I still think the 67 front end is the coolest chevy ever made, it's similar to the 66 but "meaner". I just the 67 front and back are just sweet. congrats again. :thumbsup:

JMO

I must be overlooking it but I dont see where he said how much he paid for it Bill,I was also wondering if it has all the ori l78 drivtrain, Darryl

I must be overlooking it but I dont see where he said how much he paid for it Bill,I was also wondering if it has all the ori l78 drivtrain, Darryl

Personally.. I don't think that is anyone's business... right up there with asking someone how much money they make or the like :noway: ..no offense.. he may have no issue telling everyone how much he paid.. but I know I would not consider it anyone's business, least not in an open web site forum.

Good Luck with your car!

Are you gonna restore the car back to it's original color combo? That would be sweet!

Personally.. I don't think that is anyone's business... right up there with asking someone how much money they make or the like :noway: ..no offense.. he may have no issue telling everyone how much he paid.. but I know I would not consider it anyone's business, least not in an open web site forum.

Good Luck with your car!

Yep, I agree 100 percent with that comment.

Cool! '67 L-78's were very low production #'s, less than all other years offered, wonder why? I think there were more produced in 1970 year even though it was being phased out. I would restore to orig. , but that is me, I know, red looks the part.

Curt,

It looks really good just like it is right now. If it was me, I would drive it as is next summer. Then if you still want a full restoration, I would shoot for the Winter of 2010-2011.

Does it still have the original console?

Thanks everyone for the nice comments. Byron, my thoughts exactly. I will keep it as a driver through next summer and then start the restoration in winter of 10. Also, if I tear down another car before my elcamino is finished, could cause a major issue with the wife. :yes: So I must finish the elk first and I just don't have the room for that many parts lying around anyway.

I will be taking it back to it's original color and detail. Yes it has the original console in it. Its been widely known that I've been looking for a triple black car, however, finding an L78 I think you would agree that the color would not be an issue. I'd have taken a pink car with purple interior to get this. I have never seen a Capri Cream car with a Gold interior before up close but I did find a nice picture of this combo and I really liked it.:thumbsup: It grows on you quickly! I just saw the pics of RoyalPlum's 67 car, that is sweet to say the least! I'm definately looking forward to the project.
thanks all

Congrats on getting such a rare car. :thumbsup:

Curt, in your opinion what was the most effective tool in your rare car search?

Letting everyone know what you were looking for?
eBay / car sales sites / other?

What I'm asking is "what was the tidbit that led to finding this car?"

thanks

Thanks everyone for the nice comments. Byron, my thoughts exactly. I will keep it as a driver through next summer and then start the restoration in winter of 10. Also, if I tear down another car before my elcamino is finished, could cause a major issue with the wife. :yes: So I must finish the elk first and I just don't have the room for that many parts lying around anyway.

I will be taking it back to it's original color and detail. Yes it has the original console in it. Its been widely known that I've been looking for a triple black car, however, finding an L78 I think you would agree that the color would not be an issue. I'd have taken a pink car with purple interior to get this. I have never seen a Capri Cream car with a Gold interior before up close but I did find a nice picture of this combo and I really liked it.:thumbsup: It grows on you quickly! I just saw the pics of RoyalPlum's 67 car, that is sweet to say the least! I'm definately looking forward to the project.
thanks all


Post up the pics you have of the original color combo, I'd like to see them. What exactly is the "L78" you speak of?

LK

Curt, in your opinion what was the most effective tool in your rare car search?
thanks

I would guess the internet.... sounded like many hours every night searching and calling.... :yes:

Post up the pics you have of the original color combo, I'd like to see them. What exactly is the "L78" you speak of?

LK

The L78 is the option code for the 375 horsepower engine that was available. 67's are very rare, as the option was discontinued from the start of production August '66, until it was re-released in March-April-ish of 1967. According to Tonawanda Engine records, only 612 cars were built with the L78 engine, all 4 speeds.

Never mind what the wife thinks, "get R done", just blame it on Dave !!!!!!:thumbsup:

Never mind what the wife thinks, "get R done", just blame it on Dave !!!!!!:thumbsup:

Gee, thanks.... :D

Here's one that's Capri w/Gold interior. Looks nice! :thumbsup:

http://www.cars-on-line.com/33416.html




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That is a VERY nice color combo, That will be a great looking car when it's back to the stock colors. (not that it's a dud now)

LK

Mike, you must be single or something?:beers: Get "r" done only works with the dishes around here.

Here is a link to the exact color combo with the vinyl roof and about 30 pics. Nice car except for the wheels.


http://www.classiccarstudio.com/vehicle_overview.php?vehicle_ID=81

What a rare find! The original color combo looks great! Sorry you didn't locate your elusive black 4sp but this should more than make up for it. Let us know when it arrives in Indy...I would enjoy seeing it in person.
Mark

That is a sweet combo no doubt. Congrats on a successful quest. You're psyched, Im sure!

I'd love to see it sometime and swap stories and restoration tips. I'm just down I65 a few miles in Seymour. I'm working on a 67 L79 and also own a 68 L78 camaro I just finished up last year. Maybe this winter? Great find!

Personally.. I don't think that is anyone's business... right up there with asking someone how much money they make or the like :noway: ..no offense.. he may have no issue telling everyone how much he paid.. but I know I would not consider it anyone's business, least not in an open web site forum.

Good Luck with your car!

thanks for setting me straight.

Personally.. I don't think that is anyone's business... right up there with asking someone how much money they make or the like :noway: ..no offense.. he may have no issue telling everyone how much he paid.. but I know I would not consider it anyone's business, least not in an open web site forum.

Good Luck with your car!

Yep, I agree 100 percent with that comment.

Im not saying I care about the price. But some people are intrested in this sort of information because they want to know where the market is at for rare cars like these right now. Which also makes total sense to me.

FWIW. When I was looking for a 69SS. I was curious in everyone that had bought one at the time and what they paid for it, until I found and bought mine. Ill tell you I wasnt the only one that was intrested in what a guy paid for it. It wasnt that I was intrested in some sort of personal finance thing. I was only wanting to know what they were going for and keeping a prospected budget in mind. IMO, I hardly feel thats asking something like what someone makes in a year.

Not that I disagree. Its just my prospective.

Im not saying I care about the price. But some people are intrested in this sort of information because they want to know where the market is at for rare cars like these right now. Which also makes total sense to me.

FWIW. When I was looking for a 69SS. I was curious in everyone that had bought one at the time and what they paid for it, until I found and bought mine. Ill tell you I wasnt the only one that was intrested in what a guy paid for it. It wasnt that I was intrested in some sort of personal finance thing. I was only wanting to know what they were going for and keeping a prospected budget in mind. IMO, I hardly feel thats asking something like what someone makes in a year.

Not that I disagree. Its just my prospective.

I felt the same way,I was hoping to use it as a bench mark encase i came across one (which prob. never happen lol).Also, Think about it ,this thread is under the categoy " whats it worth".

I felt the same way,I was hoping to use it as a bench mark encase i came across one (which prob. never happen lol).Also, Think about it ,this thread is under the categoy " whats it worth".





I'm with both of these guy's on this. I don't care what kind of money others make. It would just be cool to know what a guy would have to pay to get into a car like this these days.
I don't mind telling how much I paid for my 66 malibu, heck I know I paid way to much for it.

Well.. in the for WHAT IT'S WORTH category... ;) I was only expressing my personal opinion on the subject.. not saying everyone has to feel the same way I do.. not at all.... I was not trying to set anyone straight either.. apologize if that was how it came across. I also don't want someone's post of sharing great news to take a turn from what the intent was.. sharing great news... so again, my apologies for expressing my opinion.

Obviously at this point, if the original poster wanted to share what he spent on such a car, he would have done so, but again.. that is his choice.

Carry on~

As far as I can tell there is a difference between "what it's worth" catagory and the "what I paid" catagory. So, since this is the "what it's worth" thread, I'll keep the price to myself. :D Seriously, wouldn't there be many items that would determine the value of a car? Originality, restoration, options, condition, history, market, economy, just to name a few.

I will tell you one thing, the previous owner knew completely that the car came to the dealership originally with the 375hp option, however he does not know how many were made. You guys and gals need to remember that many households up in that part of the Country do not have access to the internet or even care about it. Information like whats here on this site is non exsitant or not readily available. This could greatly affect the price off older type items. Barrett Jokeson hasn't messed up this part of the Country yet. But I will also say that they are not ignorant and he had a pretty good idea of what a car like this should be worth. It was a good price but definately not a steal.

Now, I honestly have no idea what this car is worth? It is an unrestored driver that needs a full restoration with a couple of nice options.


curt

As far as I can tell there is a difference between "what it's worth" catagory and the "what I paid" catagory. So, since this is the "what it's worth" thread, I'll keep the price to myself. :D Seriously, wouldn't there be many items that would determine the value of a car? Originality, restoration, options, condition, history, market, economy, just to name a few.

I will tell you one thing, the previous owner knew completely that the car came to the dealership originally with the 375hp option, however he does not know how many were made. You guys and gals need to remember that many households up in that part of the Country do not have access to the internet or even care about it. Information like whats here on this site is non exsitant or not readily available. This could greatly affect the price off older type items. Barrett Jokeson hasn't messed up this part of the Country yet. But I will also say that they are not ignorant and he had a pretty good idea of what a car like this should be worth. It was a good price but definately not a steal.

Now, I honestly have no idea what this car is worth? It is an unrestored driver that needs a full restoration with a couple of nice options.


curt

I can respect that, just wanted to more bout the car,like all ori. running gear? ect ect. Some people dont mind telling and if your happy with the price thats all that matters. Even though thats that part of the country doest mean you cant find a good deal in civilization thats for sure.I paid 8800. for my 67 true ss conv., doc. bench seat 4 speed blue on blue. couple years ago,needs full resto,but was a driver . Anyway, that was my only intentions was to know more bout the car and how much it went for.the info wasnt to try to attack you personaly.I guess the car is worth what the seller will sell it for and the buyer will buy it for.

I did check a couple price guides, but with a rare car like this, I doubt they have a good handle on what it is worth. And as Curt said, a lot of things can affect that.

Just going by one of the price guides I looked at based on condition - I am going to list #4 to #1 condition. I don't know what it would be rated at. I have not seen the car.

#4 - $13,150
#3 - $21,500
#2 - $26,650
#1 - $37,275
Plus add 30 percent for L78 (personally I think it should be at least 50-60 percent)
Plus add 8 percent for 4 speed
Plus add 5 percent if it has factory guages

Again, these are not my numbers. The 67 L78 Chevelles are so rare that I doubt the price guides have a good handle on what they are worth. Like other things, the rules of supply and demand usually determine value. And the supply in this case is EXTREMELY limited.

Curt, nice find. Much better than the one in Chandler.:yes::D:yes:

I agree that the price guide is not a good indicator of value on rare cars such as the L78's... I think Curt is happy with his purchase... thats all that counts. Buyer found car he wanted, at a price he thought was fair. :yes:

Any updates...? :confused: Did you get it yet? :thumbsup:

Any updates...? :confused: Did you get it yet? :thumbsup:

He got it home two weekends ago, bad news though, he had to leave to go out west for a week to help family, and then turn around this week and go to D.C. for more family functions... :yes:

He might get some time next week when he gets home to actually enjoy the car a bit while the weather holds out...:hurray:

He did mention something about jet lag being a royal pain....:o

Thanks Dave. Got home from Maine, waited for the car to get home and then left to go out west to help my mom move. Got home and 4 days later I'm now in Annapolis Maryland with my daughter who is going through a candidate visit at the Naval Academy. Been home for about 5 days in the last month. I'm writing this from the hotel out here between Annapolis and Washington DC.

I'm very thrilled about the car and can't wait to dig in. And also very fortunate to have found this. Jeff Helms, (Jeffschevelle) is coming out from N. Carolina thanksgiving weekend to go over the car with me and give some insight on the forthcoming restoration. I'll get some pics up after Jeff has gone over everything with me.

Awesome find, CONGRATS!!! :thumbsup:

Thanks Dave. Got home from Maine, waited for the car to get home and then left to go out west to help my mom move. Got home and 4 days later I'm now in Annapolis Maryland with my daughter who is going through a candidate visit at the Naval Academy. Been home for about 5 days in the last month. I'm writing this from the hotel out here between Annapolis and Washington DC.

I'm very thrilled about the car and can't wait to dig in. And also very fortunate to have found this. Jeff Helms, (Jeffschevelle) is coming out from N. Carolina thanksgiving weekend to go over the car with me and give some insight on the forthcoming restoration. I'll get some pics up after Jeff has gone over everything with me.

Very Cool!! :thumbsup::hurray:

Hope to see more pictures! :beers: