Hohoho > copo !!!!

Jack McCarthy · 12-27-2012, 03:47 PM

i see on facebook that santa dropped off a new COPO camaro in greenville kentucky...i'm assuming thomas arnett must have been on top of the GOOD list for 2012.

congrats thomas, and at least you will be able to work on the transmission !!!!

captain jack

hell i guess i will have to root for another of them damn new cars !!!!

Greg Hill · 12-27-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack McCarthy

i see on facebook that santa dropped off a new COPO camaro in greenville kentucky...i'm assuming thomas arnett must have been on top of the GOOD list for 2012.

congrats thomas, and at least you will be able to work on the transmission !!!!

captain jack

hell i guess i will have to root for another of them damn new cars !!!!

Jack, I believe that might be Clay's car.

Clay Arnett · 12-29-2012, 12:18 PM

Thanks for the kind words Jack. How about we call it "our" car Greg.

It was a very merry Christmas when we picked it up on December 14th. We may have to give it up to a new driver in a few years!

Geerhead55 · 12-29-2012, 07:24 PM

Clay,,, how about some info and photos of that new "Christmas present"!
Danny Durham

Jack McCarthy · 12-29-2012, 10:43 PM

noticed it was U of L red

jack

Clay Arnett · 01-02-2013, 02:22 PM

It's definately the right color Jack.

Danny here is a few photos of the car. It's car #65 and has the 327 w/2.9L Whipple blower. We picked it up on Dec 14th. Next to last batch of COPO's delivered. The pickup went great we were treated to tours of the Wixom facility both the race shop and engine assembly. Everyone at GM was fantastic and went out of their way to make our trip enjoyable.

Geerhead55 · 01-02-2013, 04:24 PM

Thanks Clay,,,,these cars are too cool. I'm wondering if someday down the road, when we all look back, that perhaps the 2.9 cars might be the rarest of the lot. I'm sure the majority are of course the 427 cars, and it seems that quite a few 4.0 cars were built.
Does anyone have the breakdown on how many of each version was produced?
Have fun with your new toy.
Danny Durham

D.Johns · 01-02-2013, 07:54 PM

Yes the 2.9s seem be rare. I see a lot of 427s and 4.0s. I'm curious on the numbers also. I'm lookin forward to running one of the 2.9 COPOs against my 2.9 CJ but they seem to be few and far between.

Congrats BTW on your new Hot Rod.

joelster · 01-03-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Geerhead55

Thanks Clay,,,,these cars are too cool. I'm wondering if someday down the road, when we all look back, that perhaps the 2.9 cars might be the rarest of the lot. I'm sure the majority are of course the 427 cars, and it seems that quite a few 4.0 cars were built.
Does anyone have the breakdown on how many of each version was produced?
Have fun with your new toy.
Danny Durham

You could ask the guys at "theblock.com". They did a lot of documentation of the COPO's as they were being built. They might have the final numbers.They have a forum right here:

https://theblock.com/forum

2.9's do seem to be very rare.

Clay Arnett · 01-03-2013, 12:30 PM

Danny I haven't heard any final production numbers but I did see some percentages mentioned. It broke down to something like 42 427's, 21 4.0L's, and 6 2.9L's cars. Keep in mind that some optioned to get all 3 engines so there are more engines than cars. I assume at some point they will list the final build numbers now that all are complete. Still it looks to shake out that the 2.9L is the rarest by far.

D. Johns Thanks! I know of two 2.9L cars in Div 3 so you will likely have some competition.

12-27-2012, 03:47 PM	#1
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,322 Likes: 29 Liked 474 Times in 117 Posts	Hohoho > copo !!!! i see on facebook that santa dropped off a new COPO camaro in greenville kentucky...i'm assuming thomas arnett must have been on top of the GOOD list for 2012. congrats thomas, and at least you will be able to work on the transmission !!!! captain jack hell i guess i will have to root for another of them damn new cars !!!! __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

12-29-2012, 12:18 PM	#3
Clay Arnett Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hartsville, IN Posts: 128 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hohoho > copo !!!! Thanks for the kind words Jack. How about we call it "our" car Greg. It was a very merry Christmas when we picked it up on December 14th. We may have to give it up to a new driver in a few years! Attached Thumbnails

12-29-2012, 07:24 PM	#4
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Hohoho > copo !!!! Clay,,, how about some info and photos of that new "Christmas present"! Danny Durham

12-29-2012, 10:43 PM	#5
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,322 Likes: 29 Liked 474 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Hohoho > copo !!!! noticed it was U of L red jack __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

01-02-2013, 04:24 PM	#7
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Hohoho > copo !!!! Thanks Clay,,,,these cars are too cool. I'm wondering if someday down the road, when we all look back, that perhaps the 2.9 cars might be the rarest of the lot. I'm sure the majority are of course the 427 cars, and it seems that quite a few 4.0 cars were built. Does anyone have the breakdown on how many of each version was produced? Have fun with your new toy. Danny Durham

01-02-2013, 02:22 PM	#6
Clay Arnett Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hartsville, IN Posts: 128 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hohoho > copo !!!! It's definately the right color Jack. Danny here is a few photos of the car. It's car #65 and has the 327 w/2.9L Whipple blower. We picked it up on Dec 14th. Next to last batch of COPO's delivered. The pickup went great we were treated to tours of the Wixom facility both the race shop and engine assembly. Everyone at GM was fantastic and went out of their way to make our trip enjoyable. Attached Thumbnails

01-02-2013, 07:54 PM	#8
D.Johns Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 437 Likes: 15 Liked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Hohoho > copo !!!! Yes the 2.9s seem be rare. I see a lot of 427s and 4.0s. I'm curious on the numbers also. I'm lookin forward to running one of the 2.9 COPOs against my 2.9 CJ but they seem to be few and far between. Congrats BTW on your new Hot Rod. __________________ 2014 Cobra Jet FS/XX #3345 STK/SS Like us on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Daniel...25886327426822

01-03-2013, 12:30 PM	#10
Clay Arnett Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hartsville, IN Posts: 128 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hohoho > copo !!!! Danny I haven't heard any final production numbers but I did see some percentages mentioned. It broke down to something like 42 427's, 21 4.0L's, and 6 2.9L's cars. Keep in mind that some optioned to get all 3 engines so there are more engines than cars. I assume at some point they will list the final build numbers now that all are complete. Still it looks to shake out that the 2.9L is the rarest by far. D. Johns Thanks! I know of two 2.9L cars in Div 3 so you will likely have some competition.