Live from Oxford , MI - the Camaro COPO story - Part 3

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Mackie Family Racing

Jackson -- was at Turn Key today... nice place, had a chance to tour with Mike Lawrence... also dropped my damaged Chevy II hood over at the Mancini's paint & body shop, and they had a few COPO's rolling around getting ready for paint...

I will attempt to attach a couple of (lousy) photos I took of your sled... looks like they have "a little" work to do to be ready for you on Friday -- but I'm sure it'll all come together.

Congrats, have fun -- and I will call you about wheels... dropped off a few samples with the Turn Key guys for the Camaro roller program

Scott

Thanks Scotto - Its starting to look like a car -- for the moment we'll just call her - "Frankenmaro " ............. To a used car guy like myself its not big deal - a part here and a part there and it'll be together .

And get cracking on those wheels already ...........

[conmyshirt1373]

Congrats Jack , was just wondering this weekend when your were going to take delivery.Miss your GTO but am really looking forward to seeing the COPO around Division 1 next season.Best wishes from everyone at Fazio Family Racing !!!!!

[Jack Matyas]

A couple more pictures showed up this morning from a friend at Chevrolet - its going to be very close finishing this car by end of business Friday ............

[Jeff Jewell]

Hey Jack,

Atco is open this weekend. Supposed to be 60 degrees. We can make a detour on the way back....

[Dave Ley]

I'll second that motion !

Originally Posted by Jeff Jewell

Hey Jack,

Atco is open this weekend. Supposed to be 60 degrees. We can make a detour on the way back....

[Rich Biebel]

Jack just out of curiosty how fast have you ever gone on the racetrack?

These COPO's are really nice cars and run deep in the 9's with that engine ...No?

So I assume you have to wear all the safety gear to race one.....-5 Jacket and pants.....gloves...neck collar....

60' times should be in the 1.20's with a 3 speed I would guess....

I would love to drive one myself.....with the front end flyin high.....

Your a lucky man to be able to own and race one.....

Don't let Jeff drive it.....He won't give it back......LOL

[Doug Blackley]

Originally Posted by Dave Ley

I'll second that motion !

And don't forget the video for those of us residence challenged folks that aren't near by Jack.

[Harry 6674]

Jack, to be true to the brand there were 1015 69 Camaro COPOs with the L-72 engine and 69 with the ZL-1 option. They were all COPOs.

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

Jack just out of curiosty how fast have you ever gone on the racetrack?

These COPO's are really nice cars and run deep in the 9's with that engine ...No?

So I assume you have to wear all the safety gear to race one.....-5 Jacket and pants.....gloves...neck collar....

60' times should be in the 1.20's with a 3 speed I would guess....

I would love to drive one myself.....with the front end flyin high.....

Your a lucky man to be able to own and race one.....

Don't let Jeff drive it.....He won't give it back......LOL

Rich - You're very right as I've not driven deep into the nines - that said I've recently fixed everything you can imagine within my body and I'm ready - I've been in the 1.20's 60 footwise so I'm OK with that .As far as the safety stuff goes I went shopping at Biondos' and came up with some really nice Sparco gear from them - can't thank them enough as I more than likely was way too picky and was probably a pain in the butte .Like they say - even if you can't drive well you should look good doing it ! ! !

And if and let me repeat if it scares the stuff out of me .....I'm quite sure Jeff will be glad to give me the Trans Am back and shoe the COPO . ( Geez Jeff stop smiling already )

[Rich Biebel]

I think you will be fine with it Jack.....and like Billy Chrystal used to say on Saturday Night Live....."You (will) Look Marvelous"....in your new duds.....and have a big smile on your face after you have made a few runs....