July 2003 Feature Car

 

Member:  Chip & Laura Chebuhar
Year: 1969 Z-28
Engine: DZ302.
Transmission: Muncie M-21 4 Speed
Rear End: 4.11 Posi
Story:  

Car was built in December 1968 and includes the original short rear spoiler and 7000 rpm tachometer.

Chip and Laura’s goal was to buy a numbers matching car that already had complete paint and interior.  Some of the things that they have done to the car since they got it include rebuilt front and rear suspension, all new body bushings, rebuilt the transmission and had a new Center Force dual friction clutch and 11" flywheel installed.  Under the hood they replaced the starter, upgraded the alternator to 100 amps, upgraded to a 4 core radiator, rebuilt the Holley carburetor and all the necessary general maintenance.  As you can see they also have done a lot of detail work both inside and out.  They found the car in Salt Lake City, UT, after looking for 6 months at cars in Texas, Georgia and North Carolina.  They have the original protect-o-plate and even had the opportunity to talk to the wife of the original owner.  Her husband passed away a few years ago, but even in her 70's she remembered the car and the fun times they had driving it around Tallahassee, FL.  This is their first muscle car, their next project will be to build or buy a 69 Camaro Copo clone.

Chip had a blast on the Power Tour and plans on doing it again next year.  Chip says “The Camaro Club is great for me because of the wealth of knowledge from it's members and their willingness to help out new members like myself.”