History so far of this 69 COPO Camaro

This car has been documented by Jerry MacNeish as a COPO Camaro. The car was ordered by Malcolm Konner Chevrolet in Paramus, NJ.

The rear axle in the vehicle is the original housing installed by the Norwood plant in June 1969.

I am seeking information regarding the history, including prior ownership of this car.

It has come to my attention that it may have been raced  at Atco, Englishtown,  and possibly Island Raceway and/or Lebanon Raceway.

The original COPO engine was blown up. It appears something let loose and damaged a cylinder and the cam tower area.

The car had been treated to the usual round of hot-rodding tricks and modifications for the late 60-70’s era. The rear wheel well lips have been rolled/beat in, for large tires. Hole cut into transmission tunnel for aftermarket shifter?

It may have had a transmission challenge sometime early in it’s life. Firewall massaged for big distributor or magneto? Miscellaneous extra holes drilled for accessories and or weight savings. Front discs replaced with drums and no power booster.

Limiting stops installed on control arms. Traction bars welded to rear, with a piece of chain bolted to differential to limit travel. Longer wheel studs installed on rear axles. R/frt fender replaced with GM fender. Found remains of GM parts sticker.

Frame connectors welded in. Body bushings and radiator support bushings replaced with solid aluminum bushings. Homemade towbars welded to subframe horns.

The car was originally dusk blue and at some point, it was painted white prior to its dashing brown 70’s paint job.

The right front fender was replaced, at some point, so maybe someone knows someone who could have done work on this car.

It also appears the car was run in either a Super Stock or a Stock Eliminator Class.

Here are photos of the car:
https://plus.google.com/photos/103188902871052399787/albums

Any and all leads appreciated.

Thanks!

Elon

410-634-1640
elonblock1@gmail.com

Before restoration and during reassembly back to its original factory condition and color which was Dusk Blue.