I went to the MSMA meeting yesterday at Shepvette and ran into an MSMA/MSRA member who came to the meeting to find a NSCC member and get some information about our club. He is from Ramsey and has a familiar story. He came home from Viet Nam and purchased a '67 Malibu and still has it today. He said he had the deealership send him information while in Viet Nam and passed the time putting together his dream car. Several years ago he contacted the dealership and was able to get all of the original paperwork concerning his purchase. He, of course, was invited and hopefully will join us at our next meeting at Corvette Specialties.
jim larson said
Nov 6, 2011
Sound like he is in my age catagory. Wonder where he bought the 67. Maybe it was a L79, kind of rare.
Lost in the 60s said
Nov 6, 2011
jim larson wrote:
Sound like he is in my age category. Wonder where he bought the 67. Maybe it was a L79, kind of rare.
I thought the L79 was discontinued after mid-year '66 ??
Hope to see him there.
67ss said
Nov 6, 2011
Nope I just saw a 67 wagon with a factory L79 engine at Brett Jensens place a couple weeks ago.
Lost in the 60s said
Nov 6, 2011
67ss wrote:
Nope I just saw a 67 wagon with a factory L79 engine at Brett Jensens place a couple weeks ago.
Chevelle ??
-- Edited by Lost in the 60s on Sunday 6th of November 2011 07:39:38 PM
jim larson said
Nov 6, 2011
Lost in the 60s wrote:
jim larson wrote:
Sound like he is in my age category. Wonder where he bought the 67. Maybe it was a L79, kind of rare.
I thought the L79 was discontinued after mid-year '66 ??
Hope to see him there.
Discontinued for the entire 66 model year, yes. Then reinstated in the 67 model year according to my research.
Maybe Chris will build the 1st one?
-- Edited by jim larson on Sunday 6th of November 2011 08:05:52 PM
-- Edited by jim larson on Sunday 6th of November 2011 08:06:52 PM
Derek69SS said
Nov 6, 2011
L79 was available in '68 too, although they were only rated 325hp.
67ss said
Nov 6, 2011
Yea sorry it was a 67 chevelle wagon with L79 and a 4 speed. Was a sweet car.
Lost in the 60s wrote:
67ss wrote:
Nope I just saw a 67 wagon with a factory L79 engine at Brett Jensens place a couple weeks ago.
Chevelle ??
-- Edited by Lost in the 60s on Sunday 6th of November 2011 07:39:38 PM
67ss said
Nov 6, 2011
The thought has crossed my mind to build a fake L79. But I already have all the pieces for my 302 build.
-- Edited by 67ss on Sunday 6th of November 2011 08:49:30 PM
Lost in the 60s said
Nov 6, 2011
67ss wrote:
The thought has crossed my mind to build a fake L79. But I already have all the pieces for my 302 build.
They all look alike when done, so put an L79 sticker on the air cleaner...
Jon H said
Nov 7, 2011
He bought the car at the Chevy dealer in St. Bonifacious and has a 327 and I believe a 4 speed in it.
Scott Parkhurst said
Nov 7, 2011
It'd be cool to have another '67 in the club...even if it is short a couple doors.
Jon H said
Nov 7, 2011
jim larson wrote:
Sound like he is in my age catagory. Wonder where he bought the 67. Maybe it was a L79, kind of rare.
I won't tell you how old he is but he was born between 1943 and 1945.
jim larson said
Nov 7, 2011
Jon H wrote:
jim larson wrote:
Sound like he is in my age catagory. Wonder where he bought the 67. Maybe it was a L79, kind of rare.
I won't tell you how old he is but he was born between 1943 and 1945.
I think I might have him by a year. He could have grown up in the same area I did. St Boni is only about 25 Miles from Buffalo where I bought my 66 new.
Jon H said
Nov 7, 2011
His name is Vic Baert and hopefully he will be at our next meetin gso you two can chat about the "good old days"!
I went to the MSMA meeting yesterday at Shepvette and ran into an MSMA/MSRA member who came to the meeting to find a NSCC member and get some information about our club. He is from Ramsey and has a familiar story. He came home from Viet Nam and purchased a '67 Malibu and still has it today. He said he had the deealership send him information while in Viet Nam and passed the time putting together his dream car. Several years ago he contacted the dealership and was able to get all of the original paperwork concerning his purchase. He, of course, was invited and hopefully will join us at our next meeting at Corvette Specialties.
Nope I just saw a 67 wagon with a factory L79 engine at Brett Jensens place a couple weeks ago.
-- Edited by Lost in the 60s on Sunday 6th of November 2011 07:39:38 PM
Discontinued for the entire 66 model year, yes. Then reinstated in the 67 model year according to my research.
Maybe Chris will build the 1st one?
-- Edited by jim larson on Sunday 6th of November 2011 08:05:52 PM
-- Edited by jim larson on Sunday 6th of November 2011 08:06:52 PM
-- Edited by 67ss on Sunday 6th of November 2011 08:49:30 PM
I won't tell you how old he is but he was born between 1943 and 1945.