RogerD's 69 COPO/Dick Harrell Chevelle

[RogerD]

Hi Gang:

I'm new to the site (Joined last year but a glitch prevented posting my intro)
http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/Chevrolet/1969_Chevrolet_COPO_HPC_Chevelle-jan4b.jpg
My ride will be back on the road soon . . .
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=177993&d=1402604367


I bought it new On Aug 19, 1969 - 1st date with my wife May 30, 1970. . .
Traded it off in Oct 19, 1970 - Tracked it down/bought it back in Aug 2009 . . .
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=177977&d=1402602693

[flash]

Welcome ,nice 69 you got there .

[smoke' em II]

WelcomeWaving awsome Chevelle you have there.:ntwrthy:

I see you are the original owner, do you have more restoration photos?

[grumpy]

Welcome Roger. Thats one beautiful chevelle you have there !

I must admit that I know very little about the Copo cars other then they are rare, worth a lot of cash, and fast. Can you tell us how many were made like your ?

Dave

[Derek69SS]

Very cool! What's the story on the stripes?

[RogerD]

Dave - There were a few '68 HARRELL CARS - Transplant 427 Chevelles, Camaro's and Novas in addition to a few '69 COPO/Harrell modified Camaro's and one COPO/Harrell modified Chevelle. The one I bought new is the only '69 COPO/Harrell Chevelle of which I am aware.

Derek - "hood locks" and "spec. striping" (called out on the Harrell MSRP and Bill Allen Invoice), performance mods, Sun SST802 tach (on the steering column), A Harrell emblem on the deck lid and two Chevy "V8" emblems on the front fenders - all done at Harrell's shop. An AM radio was the only factory option other than the COPO (factory installed components) stuff.

That's exactly the way it was the day I bought it new, Aug 19, 1969!

[RogerD]

Here's a bit of history - my '66 Chevelle SS trade in docs, my '69 COPO/"Mr Chevrolet" docs (with my '66 listed) and my '70 Camaro RS (with my '69 listed).

http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=3700&stc=1&d=1604719619
http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=3701&stc=1&d=1604719737
http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=3702&stc=1&d=1604719737
http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=3703&stc=1&d=1604719737
http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=3704&stc=1&d=1604719737

3700 3703 3701 3702 3704

I just kept the originals from back in the day in a 'treasure box' of stuff dating back to 2nd grade. Most of the stuff is of no value other than to bring back memories - same reason I kept my first few new car docs. Matter of fact, I have the original Owner Manual for the '66 and for the '69 still - sure glad I didn't throw this stuff out over the years as I sorted out and threw away things. Just couldn't throw these away . . .

[shadowgray396]

Welcome, great pictures on your restoration. Very nice looking car.

Ray

[Ms Grumpy]

Welcome Roger. Beautiful car. I look forward to hearing more stories.

[RogerD]

Progress . . .
http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4115&stc=1&d=1604720051
http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4116&stc=1&d=1604720051
http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4117&stc=1&d=1604720051

4115 4116 4117

[Ms Grumpy]

That orange brings back memories of mine being orange, but no where near as nice as yours is. Beautiful car !

[grumpy]

Thats gonna be a stunner of a car Roger. Keep us posted on your progress

Dave

[Derek69SS]

It's cool to know that some of the original parts from my car will be used in the restoration of this one. :cool:

[SS Shaun]

wow great looking 69!! my fav :)

[Berg]

Nice Chevelle, glad to hear you got it back and the resto looks beautiful. So aside from the paint it was fairly original when you got it back? I'm just impressed it lasted all these years without being hacked beyond recognition and then smashed up by a teenager! Lucky guy!

[RogerD]

THANKS Derek - the parts package in transit should arrive in a day or two!!

Lucky indeed - car has not been on the road since the mid 1980's - in storage for years - never wrecked - original front fenders, doors and quarters. Fenders and quarters were replaced with NOS GM parts due to the normal rust on front fenders and accelerated rust due to cut-outs in the quarters for slicks. I put a ding in the edge of the driver fender (Nov 1969) right where it curls around to the grille - didn't scrape the paint, just a small oval shaped nickel sized flat spot 1/4" deep - ding was still there with body putty and white paint over it.

Some original parts were missing - the restoration includes PN correct/CAST Date correct replacement parts across the board.

Tweaked the exhaust extensions and did a test run on the tach - tight fit between the turn signal and flasher button - just enough space for the clamp exactly as Harrell's shop did it back in 69 . . .

http://image.superchevy.com/f/features/chevellemontecarlo/sucp_1210_1969_chevy_chevelle_exclusive_photos/40599874/sucp-1210-04%2B1969-Chevy-Chevelle%2BUndercover-COPO.jpg

[flash]

Any chance we get to see this beauty in Nashville for Chevellabration this year ?

[RogerD]

Any chance we get to see this beauty in Nashville for Chevellabration this year ?

That's the plan IF I can get it done - trying to do something every day even if it's just a little task!!!
Already have booked the rooms - next door neighbor and his wife plan to attend with us - he's a 'gearhead' as well with
several completed projects under his belt. His interests are more along the 'hotrod' category - he's working on an early
50's chevy rat rod right now . . .

[flash]

I cant wait for CB11 ,hope its nice weather like last year .

[flash]

That is a beautiful car and I love the color too.

[RogerD]

http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4586&stc=1&d=1604624030

[RogerD]

The last piece of exterior trim, in place - "just a V8" . . .
http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4590&stc=1&d=1604721114
Memorial day weekend 1970, first date with KarenB . . .
Memorial day weekend 2011, KarenB (KarenD for the past 40+ years) and I go for a spin again . . .
VID to follow soon . . .

[Derek69SS]

Hope you wore your seatbelts. ;)

Those same belts were worn by my wife and I on our first date in Oct. 2002. :cool:

[RogerD]

Hey Derek:

YES and WOW, first thing my wife said - buckle up . . .
Back in the day, we never used them - your belts in my car, don't show much wear so I conclude you didn't use them all of the time or you were very, very careful!! :)

[RogerD]

Memorial Day Weekend, 2011 - 41 Year 1st date Anniversary ride

Updated SLIDE show HERE . . . (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvmXdw8dpQg)

[flash]

Love the video ,just too short . What a beautiful car ,cant wait to see it up close .

[SS Shaun]

i love the exhaust sound! glad you got it out!

[RogerD]

Good friends, good food and especially good times . . .
http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4591&stc=1&d=1604721428

[RogerD]

Good friends, good food and especially good times (http://www.maxchevy.com/features/2011/vi_6-chevellebration-3.html)
http://www.maxchevy.com/features/2011/vi_6-chevellebration/DSC_5340.jpg
"Roger and Karen Day came out of Texas with this COPO Dick Harrell Chevelle that Roger had purchased new as a young man.
They had pursued it on a whim and were able to buy it unrestored and worn. The just-completed 427” monster took home the Best of Show accolades."


A film crew was at Chevell-Abration shooting during the event. Show airs on FS Southwest and FS Houston (June 26th, 11AM and June 27th, 4PM). . .
They filmed several Chevelles during the event - DVD's available via their website (after the show airs) at $9.95 each (including shipping) . . .

MastersTV website - order a copy of the DVD here! (http://www.masterstv.com/)

[Ms Grumpy]

Those are some nice pics. And I am glad to know when we can watch the Mother's Show. Our tent was just up over the hill and we watched as every car was pulled up and filmed for the show. It was funny watching people as they walked by and then realized that the camera was rolling. You never saw so many older men move so fast.

[RogerD]

Hey gang:

Chevell-Abration 2011, story and photo's by: Geoff Stunkard (http://www.maxchevy.com/features/2011/vi_6-chevellebration-1.html)

[flash]

Wheres the story ,all I found was one pic.

[RogerD]

Hey Flash:

Try "Next Page" at the upper/lower right - 9 pages in all :)

[Ms Grumpy]

It must have been a long day for flash.

[flash]

All my recent days have been long but I will try again. Thanks

[flash]

Those were great pics ,thanks for sending me in the right direction.

[RogerD]

Good morning Gang:
The MastersTV clip/30 min TV show on CB11 is now available to view online or download . . .

http://www.mastersstorage.com/vault/mothers1113.wmv

Enjoy . . .

[flash]

That was a very good show ,Im glad Lee Anderson's El Camino was one of the feature cars .Some of you may not know that Lee just lost his battle with cancer but he at least got to see the car he so loved on TV.

[RogerD]

Going to Kansas City . . .:)
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s228/deancall/ACES-Mid_2011%20show/IMG_1458.jpg

[flash]

Another show I'd love to attend but we will just be returning from Maine at that time .

[RogerD]

MACC 2011, Kansas City (Olathe,) . . .
http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4619&stc=1&d=1605313588

[Ms Grumpy]

Man...I wish I could make it to all of these shows. They look like such a great time.

[Derek69SS]

I went to that one in '07, when they still held it in August... was damn hot that weekend, and my wife was 6-months pregnant. Good show then, and I hear it's even better now. :cool:

[RogerD]

http://midamericachevelles.com/shows/2011_macc/photos/6912.jpg

http://midamericachevelles.com/shows/2011_macc/photos/cruise_06.jpg

Mid America Chevelles Regional - 9/23-24/2011 Pictures LINK here. . . (http://midamericachevelles.com/shows/2011_macc/index.html) :D

[RogerD]

Next stop, the WINDY CITY . . .Waving
http://northshoreclub.net/_assetts/MCACN2.jpg

[shadowgray396]

Great pictures

[RogerD]

A friend emailed me a copy of this recent article in OCW by Geoff Stunkard . . .

http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4611&stc=1&d=1605134258

Geoff is a well known muscle car photojournalist - nice to see his son following in his footsteps . . .
Karen and I had a chance to meet Geoff and his son, Joel - GREAT guys . . . :D

[flash]

Its great too see your car getting all the well deserverd attention ,its a beauty.

[RogerD]

MCACN show was fantastic - just couldn't believe how many GREAT Muscle Cars were there!

We were in the "COPO Invitational" group . . .
Grady Burch's ORIGINAL, UN-RESTORED COPO to the left . . .
Albert Galdi's beautifly fathom green restored COPO to the right . . .
http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4620&stc=1&d=1605376596

[flash]

WOW ,love those COPO's .

[shadowgray396]

Lots of great looking cars, The guy who does our news letter just got back from there. His family is located where the show was and brought back some great pictures.

[RogerD]

Picked up a real TH400 CX tranny in late December (thanks to Bob Harris, Camaro Specialties) . . .
http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4587&stc=1&d=1604624283

Weather forecast for last Friday (Jan 20th) was too good to pass up so I took a VC day.
By 8:30AM, Chevelle up on blocks in my drive, me on my back pulling the mild mannered TH400 installed in 2010 . . .
By mid afternoon, the fresh OH'd TH400 CX was in and buttoned up with fresh fluid going in.

Took a spin late afternoon through digital radar traps nearby, odometer was dead on . . .
Throttle response :) Oh yeah, just like 40+ years ago . . . :D

Local policeman Waving as I passed by . . .

[firepiper]

Great looking Chevelle! Blends in nicely.

[flash]

You should see his car in person and talk with him about his love affair with this car .Its an amazing car and even more amazing story behind it.

[69chevelless]

Wait so is this car a real COPO?

[RogerD]

Wait so is this car a real COPO?

It is in fact a real COPO and one of two or maybe three known KAN (KC, MO "Leeds" GM Plant) COPO's at that!!

The original Bill Allen Dealer Invoice I saved (scans of my circa '69 original docs) shows:
TO409MP = L72 COPO Motor code (with a 12/12 bumper to bumper & 5/50 power train warranty)
Harrell "transplant" cars had a 90 day warranty . . .
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-5970-18094-dick_harrell_chevelle_05.jpg

72/72 = Monaco Orange (available ONLY on SS and COPO)
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=174130&d=1401208789

My car is not an SS, no SS trappings, it is a COPO Chevelle with a factory L72 427CI engineWaving

[john5289]

very nice:)

[RogerD]

We have met some really GREAT people via this and other threads since Dec 2008 . . .
Weekend before last, we met a few more at the local Goodguys event . . .
Turned out to be a very memorable weekend for Karen and me . . .:D

http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4588&stc=1&d=1604624785
Goodguys "2012 Terrific 12, Finalist" and
Hemmings sponsored "Muscle Car of the Year, Finalist"
Only 69 days until CB12

[flash]

Will we get to see you and the car at CB12 ? It was great talking to you last year.

[RogerD]

:) Please make sure you tell me your online moniker at CB12 . . . Waving :D
Will we get to see you and the car at CB12 ? It was great talking to you last year.

[flash]

Will do Roger ,I and my wife were the ones ridind around on a golf cart selling 50/50 tickets but you talked with so many last year you may not remember . I know your car was one of the most popular ones there due to your story about it and the beautiful restoration you did on it .

[RogerD]

Hi Gang:

A few old pics, new pics and old previously unpublished ones . . .
For full screen, set resolution to 720P . . .Staying alive HERE . . . (http://youtu.be/yvmXdw8dpQg)

[RogerD]

Hi Gang:

Convinced doc to allow me to return to work - can't drive yet but can hitch a ride with a friend/coworker . . .

[flash]

What happened ? You werent in an accident were you ,anyway listen to your doc and get well soon.

[RogerD]

Thought I had carpal tunnel, turned out to be stenosis (opening in the vertabrae was too small) - had to have neck surgery - never saw it coming - on the mend now . . .

[RogerD]

Hi Gang:

Had a GREAT time at SuperChevy event in Ennis TX Saturday . . .
My son-n-law loaded, drove & unloaded the car for me - all I could do was just observe . . .
Just what the doctor ordered - two of our grandkids had a great time, too . . .
Lots of BEAUTIFUL cars there . . .
Had a few drops of rain but then cleared up . . .
Was a pleasure to meet several of you who have been following along . . .

Just learned from Jim Campisano (Editor SuperChevy Mag), our Chevelle was selected for AMSOIL Best of the BEST voting . . .
If you are so inclined, I would REALLY appreciate your votes . . .

[SS Shaun]

very nice!

[RogerD]

very nice!

Hi Gang:

THANKS so much for your support!!!
Another new tidbit I found this morning . . .
Jim Campisano posted a 'coming soon' comment about a SuperChevy Article . . .

Check it out and comment HERE . . . (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150791110982553&set=a.216593647552.143873.137660057552&type=1&theater)
https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/542265_10150791110982553_1791251287_n.jpg?oh=4b826 da2f7348cb83182ef714f1d2a7e&oe=572716F8

[flash]

Roger ,you got my vote and hope to see you at Chevellabration again. Also glad you are on the mend ,and cute grandkids you have there.

[smoke' em II]

Roger, you also got my vote, as this is a great story.:)

[Ms Grumpy]

Roger you have my vote. And a link on the Chevelleforum facebook page for everyone to vote for you. Congratulations !

[RogerD]

THANKS for your vote Ms Grumpy!!

Hey Gang:


If you haven't commented on Jim's "coming soon" yet, now's your chance to sound off . . .
Hi Gang:

THANKS so much for your support!!!
Another new tidbit I found this morning . . .
Jim Campisano posted a 'coming soon' comment about a SuperChevy Article . . .

Check it out and comment HERE . . . (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150791110982553&set=a.216593647552.143873.137660057552&type=1&theater)

[Derek69SS]

I had missed step 2 the first time... just voted :)

[Ms Grumpy]

can we see how everyone is doing ? how many votes they have ? just curious.

[shadowgray396]

Got my vote

[SS Shaun]

got my vote

[RogerD]

Not sure on how to see the vote tally - most likely no way . . .

Trying to get comments on Jim Campisano's "coming soon" Facebook page from you guys, hopeful it might influence a decision to put our old Chevelle on the cover - that would be PRICELESS to Karen and me . . .

[RogerD]

A sincere and heartfelt THANK YOU
is inadequate to express Karen's and my apprecciation
for the support you guys have given . . . Waving

http://www.northshoreclub.net/_assetts/AMSOIL_B-of-B_Winner.JPG

[jfan68]

Roger and I were pretty good friends in high school and afterwards. We were most likely found head down and posterior up under the hood of some car we had stuck together. I’d built a ‘55 Chevy hardtop with the perquisite worked over 327 and had graduated to a used ’62 fuelie vette.

I lived in a typical small Midwestern town here in Missouri that at the time had a population of about 150 people. For any excitement we had to drive 25 miles south to Kansas City or the same distance north to St. Joseph. SO when Roger called me up one late afternoon and asked if I wanted to ride down to the city. I was all in. Not a word was mentioned about him getting a new car.

He showed up in the driveway in this shiny orange 69 Chevelle. As I came off the porch I noticed it was just a plain Jane Malibu, but still a beautiful car to my eyes. A few things stuck out like the funky "V8" flags on the fenders, black hood stripes, hood locks and it had an SS hood and SS wheels but no other SS markings - couldn't quite figure that out back in the day. But plain as it might have looked I’d been around enough motors in my short life to know that what was idling in my driveway had something very potent under the hood.

I climbed into the passenger’s seat and scoped the inside of the car out. The only thing that set the interior off was the required bug Sun Tack strapped to the steering column. At first I was a bit disappointed at the automatic transmission as “in the day” real hot rods had four speeds.

Roger backed out of the drive and headed up the main drag of my town ¼ of a mile to the turn that took you out to the highway. He was just idling down the street explaining that it was a car especially prepared by Dick Harrell’s shop and sold to him through the biggest Chevy dealer in K.C., Bill Allen Chevrolet. He turned left for the 2 blocks that took us out to the highway by the old tavern. He eased out to the south where the highway is looking down a ½ mile straight slightly down hill. I can remember it so clearly as he lined up on the highway and pulled the trigger. Holy Christ! The damn thing just exploded with power and pinned my young behind deep down in the upholstery. The motor wound up and it shifted well up in RPM. I thought Roger was running it manually through the gears but I looked over and it just shifted that way. I don’t know for a fact that the transmission had been worked over but it sure shifted like it had a kit from B&M or somebody in it.

What I can swear to is what it like riding in that beast. There are two memorable cars form my youth that came right out of the dealer with that kind of horsepower. My neighbor, who had been my Scoutmaster, bought a 67 Dodge station wagon with a 426 wedge and a 4 speed on the floor. The other was Roger’s DHCP Chevelle. If I can remember no other time in that car I most certainly remember quite well that first ride and can mentally picture that first walk around including the Dick Harrell sicker on it’s hind end. I was there and it was real enough that it stuck with me so vividly for 40 years.

KUDOS to Roger for tracking down and restoring his old Dick Harrell Chevelle - saw it when he brought it to the ACES event last September in Kansas City and the restoration was absolutely UNBELIEVABLE!


JFAN68

[Ms Grumpy]

CONGRATULATIONS Roger ! You have a beautiful car and you deserve this award. I am glad that we could help.

[Granddad Coker]

Roger and I were pretty good friends in high school and afterwards. We were most likely found head down and posterior up under the hood of some car we had stuck together. I’d built a ‘55 Chevy hardtop with the perquisite worked over 327 and had graduated to a used ’62 fuelie vette.

I lived in a typical small Midwestern town here in Missouri that at the time had a population of about 150 people. For any excitement we had to drive 25 miles south to Kansas City or the same distance north to St. Joseph. SO when Roger called me up one late afternoon and asked if I wanted to ride down to the city. I was all in. Not a word was mentioned about him getting a new car.

He showed up in the driveway in this shiny orange 69 Chevelle. As I came off the porch I noticed it was just a plain Jane Malibu, but still a beautiful car to my eyes. A few things stuck out like the funky "V8" flags on the fenders, black hood stripes, hood locks and it had an SS hood and SS wheels but no other SS markings - couldn't quite figure that out back in the day. But plain as it might have looked I’d been around enough motors in my short life to know that what was idling in my driveway had something very potent under the hood.

I climbed into the passenger’s seat and scoped the inside of the car out. The only thing that set the interior off was the required bug Sun Tack strapped to the steering column. At first I was a bit disappointed at the automatic transmission as “in the day” real hot rods had four speeds.

Roger backed out of the drive and headed up the main drag of my town ¼ of a mile to the turn that took you out to the highway. He was just idling down the street explaining that it was a car especially prepared by Dick Harrell’s shop and sold to him through the biggest Chevy dealer in K.C., Bill Allen Chevrolet. He turned left for the 2 blocks that took us out to the highway by the old tavern. He eased out to the south where the highway is looking down a ½ mile straight slightly down hill. I can remember it so clearly as he lined up on the highway and pulled the trigger. Holy Christ! The damn thing just exploded with power and pinned my young behind deep down in the upholstery. The motor wound up and it shifted well up in RPM. I thought Roger was running it manually through the gears but I looked over and it just shifted that way. I don’t know for a fact that the transmission had been worked over but it sure shifted like it had a kit from B&M or somebody in it.

What I can swear to is what it like riding in that beast. There are two memorable cars form my youth that came right out of the dealer with that kind of horsepower. My neighbor, who had been my Scoutmaster, bought a 67 Dodge station wagon with a 426 wedge and a 4 speed on the floor. The other was Roger’s DHCP Chevelle. If I can remember no other time in that car I most certainly remember quite well that first ride and can mentally picture that first walk around including the Dick Harrell sicker on it’s hind end. I was there and it was real enough that it stuck with me so vividly for 40 years.

KUDOS to Roger for tracking down and restoring his old Dick Harrell Chevelle - saw it when he brought it to the ACES event last September in Kansas City and the restoration was absolutely UNBELIEVABLE!


JFAN68
Great story that is the was it was, we lived in Illinois and had a 68 Chevelle and took the 396 out and went to KC at Harrell's shop and purchased a 427 from him and put it in. Lots of power.

coker

[Ms Grumpy]

It is so nice to hear the history on a car. Not the paper trail that people have found on the internet, but the passionate way someone felt about a car. The way that JFAN wrote about his first experience in Rogers car and the bold memories that he has because of a car is wonderful. Thank you for sharing such a great story.

[shadowgray396]

Congrats Roger, great write up.

[314Chevelle]

Welcome to the forum, nice car

[flash]

Great story behind this car and I love everything about the car ,the owner getting it back all these years later and the fact that he is sharing with us all.

[MrsDickHarrell]

As always, I try not to get too far in the middle on these issues that keep surfacing on the Dick Harrell name. Since 2009 I have read and listened to the embellishments of claims of my name, my deceased husband's name, plus my family's name to boost claims & value of this -------orange---- car. It is also important for me to mention the unnecessary, uncalled for, in addition to rude, arrogant emails and phone calls on the demands to license this car. Now I read about RogerD adding Dick Harrell's NHRA Drag Racing Hall of Fame induction to bolster his stories, which by the way it is the DON GARLITS INTERNATIONAL DRAG RACING HALL OF FAME, the most PRESTIGIOUS DRAG RACING HALL OF FAME that Drag Racing has to offer.

I was heavily involved and in charge of all paper work, conversions, repairs and any work that was performed in the DHPC the entire time it was in operation until it was closed due to Dick's death.

I had close contact with Dave & Norma Libby and Oop prior to Dave & Oop's passing. I also worked closely with them and other employee's in the shop with any and all work that was performed.

I try to always do what is right and strongly know the following statements are true and a fact:
"This orange-----car was never at DHPC and I have never talked to RogerD on the phone, nor have I seen RogerD in person & never have seen this orange car. There was never an invoice typed at DHPC on this orange car. I made no work order or conversion order for this car."

These statements are made by me for another reason - to be in fairness to those people that have purchased a genuine Dick Harrell car.

A MUST READ:
See Claimed Harrell Vehicles: Undocumented: Certifictes Not Issued:
http://forum.dickharrell.com/showthr...?t=1228&page=4

I was there and I lived it and I am still living it!
__________________
Elaine Harrell "Mrs. Chevrolet"

[RogerD]

With all due respect to "Mrs Chevrolet" and her associates . . .
"I was heavily involved and in charge of all paper work, conversions, repairs and any work that was performed in the DHPC the entire time it was in
operation until it was closed due to Dick's death."

"This orange-----car was never at DHPC and I have never talked to RogerD on the phone, nor have I seen RogerD in person & never have seen this orange car.
There was never an invoice typed at DHPC on this orange car. I made no work order or conversion order for this car."

BULLSH*%!!

My circa '69 docs & details therein quietly convey what happened in 1969 without any need for further explanation.

RogerD <><

http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/Chevrolet/1969_Chevrolet_COPO_HPC_Chevelle-jan4a.jpg

[MrsDickHarrell]

You have been really great at twisting my comments as well as others who have tried to help you with this process.

Your photo shop quote of Aug. 26, 2009:
"The paperwork is verified (thru her mother who actually typed up the window sticker)"

1. I DID NOT SAY I TYPED THE WINDOW STICKER FOR YOUR CAR!

2. Tim Lopata IS A CREDIBLE SOURCE, HOWEVER, HE DOES NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY CONCERNING OUR Dick Harrell Verification Certification process.

You should re-read the forum thread where the subject of your car is posted!

http://forum.dickharrell.com/

CLAIMED HARRELL VEHICLES: UNDOCUMENTED: CERTIFICATES NOT ISSUED
Ms. Harrell has both common law trademark, federally registered trademarks, & the rights of publicity associated with Dick Harrell®.

Warning: Anyone purchasing cars purporting to be an authentic "Dick Harrell" car should ensure that the seller/owner has clear evidence of the right to use the Dick Harrell name. Suggestions for potential purchasers including a warning that anyone purporting to sell an authentic "Dick Harrell" car should have a certificate or letter of authenticity to prove that the car is authentic and can retain any Dick Harrell trademarks, etc.

And Here:
http://forum.dickharrell.com/showthread.php?t=1228

[FlintTony]

Are you saying the paper-work that Roger has from DH is no good?

[RogerD]

My quotes = exactly what Tim and Valerie posted on line for the world to see.
Tim's post and email to me were almost 3 years ago, you were in the loop!

No twist, exactly as Tim and Val posted. . . (http://www.chevelles.com/forums/3536567-post809.html)

From: "Tim Lopata" <copo427@charter.net>
To: "Roger Day"
Date : Aug 24, 2009: Tim Lopota
"The paperwork is fine the vin and trim look good . . .
Both of us have gone over documents font types,invoice numbers dates etc.
She even called her mother . . .”


Aug 26, 2009: Tim Lopota "The paperwork is verified (thru her mother who actually typed up the window sticker) . . . This is a Harrell car . . .". (https://www.chevelles.com/forums/2496750-post121.html)
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Aug 31, 2009: Valerie Harrell "I can guarantee Elaine Harrell and "Copoloco" Tim Lopata are trusted and valuable sources!

The "certificate" I saved dates back to 1969 . . .
They are original, authentic and legitimate . . .
Bill Allen Chevrolet was not in the business of selling "clone" Harrell cars with fake Harrell "certificates" (MSRP's) and Harrell badges . . .
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-5970-18094-dick_harrell_chevelle_05.jpg

[RogerD]

Good morning gang:

Nedless to say, Karen and I are very pleased about the Chevelle World articles . . .
http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4598&stc=1&d=1604854426

http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4615&stc=1&d=1605191460

http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4599&stc=1&d=1604854586


AND this HMM article . . .
http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4616&stc=1&d=1605191939

AND this Super Chevy article . . .
http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4600&stc=1&d=1604854660

[flash]

Its great to see your car in print ,you should be very proud .

[Ms Grumpy]

Good morning gang:

Nedless to say, Karen and I are very pleased about a couple of recent articles . . .
http://northshoreclub.net/_assetts/2012-0701_ACES_May-June_cover.jpg http://northshoreclub.net/_assetts/2012-0831_sucp-Oct_cover.jpg

So Cool Roger. You have to be so proud ! Congratulations.

[70SS454]

Beautiful car!

[Ms Grumpy]

Just curious, did you buy more than a few copies of the magazine ?

[flash]

I love this car and its owners are great people to boot .This is one of those cars you really need to see in person to really appreciate the rarity and the quality of the restoration ,its just beautiful and I love the color .

[RogerD]

Just curious, did you buy more than a few copies of the magazine ?

:D Yes I did . . . Sent copies to the 'boys', Jeff & Darrin (https://www.facebook.com/PremierBodyAndPaint) at Premier Body and Paint LC in Buffalo, MO (they did such an outstanding job on the old Chevelle), copies to several relatives and a few friends that rode in the car back in the day . . . :D

I love this car and its owners are great people to boot .This is one of those cars you really need to see in person to really appreciate the rarity and the quality of the restoration ,its just beautiful and I love the color .

Karen and I have been blessed by many new friends in the ACES org and from many who have followed our story on the web - their support has carried us through some overwhelming times . . . Simply could not have done it without them . . . Waving

FYI in case you missed the magazine . . .
Super Chevy Oct 2012 feature article . . . (http://www.superchevy.com/features/sucp-1210-1969-chevy-chevelle-undercover-copo/viewall.html)

Super Chevy exclusive photos . . . (http://tinyurl.com/SuperChevy-copo-hpc-chevelle-2)

[carpoor]

Roger, trying to settle a disagreement amongst friends...

What cylinder heads are on your car? 3919840's? Or 3964291's? I say the 840 castings are more correct for 67'-68' cars, and the 291's are more correct for a 69'.

TIA

[70SS454]

That is beautiful! There is one just like your being restored at a shop up here in Allen, Tx. I pass by it every day. It always make me want to go home and pull mine out of the garage!

[flash]

Guys ,if you ever have the opportunity you need to see this car in person and meet its people as they dont come any better .Its a great piece of history with a great story behind it and well worth seeing when you get a chance . This is one of my all time favorite cars .

[RogerD]

Roger, trying to settle a disagreement amongst friends...

What cylinder heads are on your car? 3919840's? Or 3964291's? I say the 840 castings are more correct for 67'-68' cars, and the 291's are more correct for a 69'.

TIA

840's on my heads and at least two other COPO 69 Chevelle motors - one an original owner car.

RogerD

[RogerD]

That is beautiful! There is one just like your being restored at a shop up here in Allen, Tx. I pass by it every day. It always make me want to go home and pull mine out of the garage!

Would be a treat to hook up with other Chevelle owners in North TX - I live in the Lewisville area.

RogerD

[carpoor]

840's on my heads and at least two other COPO 69 Chevelle motors - one an original owner car.

RogerD

Thanks Roger, looks like I stand corrected. Now my next question... is it true that the 840's had small exhaust valves? (1.725" vs. 1.88's)

[70SS454]

Would be a treat to hook up with other Chevelle owners in North TX - I live in the Lewisville area.

RogerD

Roger,
We are always looking to do the same. My wife and I have several friends with classics and we try to get them out of the garage and go somewhere often. I think we will be out at the waters crossing car show in Allen next Sunday (oct 21st) it starts at 1pm and there is more information on hotrodhappenings.com.
If we ever meet up, promise me you will not park right next to mine! Your car will make mine look bad!!
Dan

[RogerD]

Hi Gang:

A bunch of nice Chevies in the SuperChevy/Amsoil . . .
"Best of the Best" (http://www.superchevy.com/bestofthebest/2012/2012-texas-motorplex-ennis-texas/)

[flash]

Nice cars ,but I still like yours best .

[RogerD]

Nice cars ,but I still like yours best .

Hopeful that you voted for the one you like best :D
Best of the Best (http://www.superchevy.com/bestofthebest/2012/2012-texas-motorplex-ennis-texas//)

http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4617&stc=1&d=1605207925

[flash]

Yes I did .

[RogerD]

Congrats to Doug Cole and his beautiful '67 El Camino -
AMSOIL 2012 Best of the Best . .

[flash]

Very nice Elky ,congrats .

[RogerD]

NOCC 2013 . . .
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2013/08/full-5970-6082-2013_0802_nocc2.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2013/08/full-5970-6083-thomasrichtler_nocc_1.jpg

Carlisle GM Nationals 2014 . . .
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-5970-18089-dick_harrell_chevelle_01.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-5970-18092-dick_harrell_chevelle_04.jpg

MCC Regionals 2014 . . .
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=182441&d=1404403786
"COPO Dick Harrell Chevelle"

[shadowgray396]

Some very nice Chevelles

[RogerD]

Pics from the Spring MO "Street Machines Shootout" in September . . .
http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4582&stc=1&d=1604330821

[shadowgray396]

Very nice.

[RogerD]

Bob Allen (Bill Allen's son) remembers . . .
http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4580&d=1604329528

[RogerD]

"COPO Camaro, Chevelle & Nova", book by Matt Avery . . .
Mmmm, the Chevelle looks familiar :)
http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4581&stc=1&d=1604330036

[RogerD]

Karen and I celebrate our 50 year anniversary this weekend - picture is from June 2011 AND YES, we still have the car!!

Photo credit: Geoff Stunkard
Event: Chevellabration 2011, Goodlettsville TN

http://chevelleforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=4601&stc=1&d=1604855074