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JeepSnake
July 29th, 2005, 06:48 PM
Hey y'all!

Well, I finally got some time to play around, change the settings on the computer, and figure out how to post photos. So, here are the long-promised photos of the '67 Chevelle Malibu. These were made last weekend, following a 19-month, body-off restoration/modification in the basement here.

Quick history of the car: was bought new for Mom's first car, Mom & Dad dated in the car, they went on their honeymoon in the car, brought me home from the hospital in the car when I was born, I learned to drive in the car, I proposed to Sandy in it (gave her a set of keys for the car, with her ring tied to the keychain), and we left our wedding in the car. How's that for 38 years condensed into one sentence? :D

Anyway, here they are. Yes, I know that I am posting Chevy photos here at the risk of life & limb! ;)

http://www.uniquecobra.com/uploaded/JeepSnake/Passenger Front - small.JPG

http://www.uniquecobra.com/uploaded/JeepSnake/Passenger Side RHS - small.JPG

http://www.uniquecobra.com/uploaded/JeepSnake/Bowtie motor - small.JPG




Zach Butterworth
Apple Mt. Cobra Pit Crew
(Mom & Dad's 427)
JeepSnake
July 29th, 2005, 07:11 PM
Here's a couple more photos with some familiar faces & a car that's a bit more familiar to y'all... (Another historical note: the Chevelle was bought new less than 2 blocks from where these two pics were made in Bowdon, GA)

http://www.uniquecobra.com/uploaded/JeepSnake/Sandy Zach Chevelle Bowdon - small.JPG

http://www.uniquecobra.com/uploaded/JeepSnake/Cars Drivers - small.JPG



Zach Butterworth
Apple Mt. Cobra Pit Crew
(Mom & Dad's 427)
pbrown
July 29th, 2005, 09:44 PM
Don't worry about the Chevy thing. All cars are good. Someday I would like to build up a Dodge Challenger convertable with a new generation 5.7L Hemi.
Slither
July 29th, 2005, 10:31 PM
We'll let it go this one time Zach ;). Looks nice!

Paul

289 FIA

2899464

408 Windsor

Toploader (wide)

3.07 rear
clayfoushee
July 29th, 2005, 10:44 PM
Zach,

That is a very great story and a beautiful car. It's a member of the family and very cool that you're preserving it. Congratulations, and well done!

Clay

'98 Unique #9299, 427FE side oiler (452.1-stroker), top-loader (close), 3.31 rear

Annapolis, MD
ralphscott
July 30th, 2005, 01:26 PM
Thanks Zach for the information and the pictures. Not only is it a great resortation, but one with great significance as well. This car has "value"...

Ralph
pgermond
July 30th, 2005, 06:02 PM
Your Dad was pretty cool to buy your Mom one of those back then, and to still have it in the family is, well, amazing. Zach, you done good - the car is an absolute beauty! Has your Pop handed over the keys to the Cobra yet? [8D]

Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)
gasman
July 31st, 2005, 05:47 PM
Zach, the car is really beautiful, what a neat piece of history. Very cool.

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389
eliminator
August 1st, 2005, 05:45 AM
Zach,

Good work, the car looks great! Look forward to seeing it at Pigeon Forge.:)

Rick
#4279405
will butterworth
August 1st, 2005, 07:56 AM
Put a crate 350 in it, edelbrock 650, ed. intake, and headers, has plenty of power, Zach,Cy and myself replaced engine in park avenue, 3800 eng. this weekend, locked at 257,000 miles, put 250 dollar junjyard eng. back in it , fired it off sun. pm, runs sweet, will see how far it will go. This is my work car.Was quite a job, for a 180 hp engine. Switched eng. in less than a day and a half.Will buy Zach and Cy a steak .Will-alabama