I got something and I believe it's pretty rare................1969 2+2 427 TH400 and options

ABC123 · Uber Guru

I got something and I believe it's pretty rare................1969 2+2 427 TH400 and options

cdnpont · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Awesome find. Any CP saved is a blessing, particularly any 2+2! Hopefully the block numbers tell the tale. And as long as the block itself is good your golden.

Funny, I've had this picture saved for a long time, wheels are a ringer, and if not for the missing stripe and the black headrest...hmm,

rabbit64cs · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

ABC123 wrote:
As a fan of the 1969 since 1969,

All I can say is thanks guys for saving these cool cars !

Your Welcome ! When I got the phone call from my car friend , he was trying to buy it to pull the 427 for a chevelle project !!

HOLD ON right there , I told him .. Do not part that car out .. !! I knew it was worth saving before I even seen it !

It took 3 months to get the contact info .. But , it all worked out For Eric !

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

WOW just doesn't even cut it! I agree with you about that engine being scary, but if it's matching numbers. .......

68 427 · Poncho Master!

WOW!!!

GREAT SAVE GUYS! smile

CDN2PLS2 · Uber Guru

Stunner when New!

Howmac · Guru

Great find Your persistence paid off !

If you need a good solid frame , good floor , trunk floor , front & rear bumper , I have a great parts for you.!

norontcan · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Always a great story when someone finds a rare gem. Congrats.

dcneric · Poncho Master!

Did a little automotive archeology tonight.

Got the trunk open, ugh, the trunk pan is pretty rotten. Looks like air shocks were used at one time or still in the car. There are a couple shader valves visible sticking out of the differential hump.

Moved the alternator and scraped the pad clean and it matches the vin.

seventy2plus2 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

I might have the correct carb to go with that engine, I'll have to do some digging.

StriperSS · Poncho Master!

Wow, this is pretty exciting. Can't wait to see it in the restoration process!

seventy2plus2 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

I also have a vintage Edelbrock C396 intake (actually I think I have a couple of them, one with a Holley flange, and one with a Quadrajet flange) if you're interested in the vintage look.

seventy2plus2 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Re the 8 track player, as they used a Pontiac player on a Chevy console, the player sat on a unique metal plate that mounted onto the console, in place of the forward hump. Is that metal plate present?

I had to get a couple made when I put the 8 track players in my 2+2's, fortunately a guy here in town had a 69 2+2 and he let me borrow his plate so I could duplicate it.

dcneric · Poncho Master!

Pic of the console under the dash. Sorry it inserted upside down

2qwik2c · Poncho Master!

Great find, about as good as it gets.

Pontiacanada · A Poncho Legend!

Good stuff ... please start a build thread.

seventy2plus2 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

dcneric wrote:
Pic of the console under the dash. Sorry it inserted upside down

It looks like it's the correct plate. 69 - 72 8 track players are all generally the same, with minor differences. There are a number of different harnesses, all to do with what radio is in the car. (AM, AM/FM Mono, AM/FM Stereo, etc.) I should have a harness here somewhere as well, and can change the pinout to go with what radio is in the car.

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

dcneric wrote:

Did a little automotive archeology tonight.

Got the trunk open, ugh, the trunk pan is pretty rotten. Looks like air shocks were used at one time or still in the car. There are a couple shader valves visible sticking out of the differential hump.

Moved the alternator and scraped the pad clean and it matches the vin.

A numbers match 2 plus 2 is pretty cool even if it's a major project

dcneric · Poncho Master!

Got the drivers door open and started cleaning decades of crap out. The glove box was open and had a stack of envelopes and papers in it. The dates started in the fall of 74 and ended summer of 75. With 1975 license plates on the car, could this car really have been off the road for 42 years?

More sleuthing to do.

One thing I noticed with the drivers door, there is absolutely no sag. Makes one wonder.

luppy · Addicted!

WOW!!!! what an amazing find. Absolutely worth what ever it takes to put it back on the road. Must have taken some time to get it on the trailer with all the growth around it. Sure looks to be in pretty good shape and with most of it complete. Good luck with it and keep up with the info.

Luppy

hawkeye5766 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

WoW. You guys can sure find them! Might be a lot of work but will have one rare well optioned car when done!

-- Edited by hawkeye5766 on Wednesday 1st of November 2017 01:27:37 AM

DANO65 · Poncho Master!

dcneric wrote:
Got the drivers door open and started cleaning decades of crap out. The glove box was open and had a stack of envelopes and papers in it. The dates started in the fall of 74 and ended summer of 75. With 1975 license plates on the car, could this car really have been off the road for 42 years?

More sleuthing to do.

One thing I noticed with the drivers door, there is absolutely no sag. Makes one wonder.

Sounds quite plausible. Any idea why it was parked?

dcneric · Poncho Master!

DANO65 wrote:
dcneric wrote:
Got the drivers door open and started cleaning decades of crap out. The glove box was open and had a stack of envelopes and papers in it. The dates started in the fall of 74 and ended summer of 75. With 1975 license plates on the car, could this car really have been off the road for 42 years?

More sleuthing to do.

One thing I noticed with the drivers door, there is absolutely no sag. Makes one wonder.
Sounds quite plausible. Any idea why it was parked?

From the bills and warnings in the glove box I'm thinking the 1975 owner lost his job. The rear bumper is not on the car and the 75 plate was wired onto the frame so I don't believe it was sidelined because of some rear end damage.

rabbit64cs · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

The mystery of it ! This is my favourite part of tracing a cars history ! fuel prices and a 427 may have played into decided to sell / park it .

When did Wayne say he bought it ?

DANO65 · Poncho Master!

dcneric wrote:
DANO65 wrote:
dcneric wrote:
Got the drivers door open and started cleaning decades of crap out. The glove box was open and had a stack of envelopes and papers in it. The dates started in the fall of 74 and ended summer of 75. With 1975 license plates on the car, could this car really have been off the road for 42 years?

More sleuthing to do.

One thing I noticed with the drivers door, there is absolutely no sag. Makes one wonder.
Sounds quite plausible. Any idea why it was parked?
From the bills and warnings in the glove box I'm thinking the 1975 owner lost his job. The rear bumper is not on the car and the 75 plate was wired onto the frame so I don't believe it was sidelined because of some rear end damage.

A very interesting car, and I'm sure a very interesting story it will have to tell. Will be following, love the stories as much as the cars.