2010 Fred Gibb commemorative 427 Camaro Number 1, by Nickey Chicago - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

*radz28* · 06-22-2010, 10:19 AM

I'm loving the build and the pics'! Please keep them coming!

anthonybyram · 06-22-2010, 10:23 AM

growing up in the LaHarpe area, I got a ride in a real COPO ZL1 with Fred Gibb at the wheel. He took me a ride as he was going to the bank, so with bank bag and me riding shot gun we headed to the road east of the old dealership,if you know the area and are familiar with it you know this road. There is a reason these cars are legendary! Plus I even got to meet Helen, his sweet wife. Great folks, and that ride he gave me I will treasure for the rest of my life. The camaro sure didnt look like much, til he started it...

NicKey · 06-22-2010, 12:43 PM

Cool story......thanks for sharing!

JusticePete · 06-22-2010, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthonybyram

growing up in the LaHarpe area, I got a ride in a real COPO ZL1 with Fred Gibb at the wheel. He took me a ride as he was going to the bank, so with bank bag and me riding shot gun we headed to the road east of the old dealership,if you know the area and are familiar with it you know this road. There is a reason these cars are legendary! Plus I even got to meet Helen, his sweet wife. Great folks, and that ride he gave me I will treasure for the rest of my life. The camaro sure didnt look like much, til he started it...

WMCC Doug · 07-17-2010, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthonybyram

growing up in the LaHarpe area, I got a ride in a real COPO ZL1 with Fred Gibb at the wheel. He took me a ride as he was going to the bank, so with bank bag and me riding shot gun we headed to the road east of the old dealership,if you know the area and are familiar with it you know this road. There is a reason these cars are legendary! Plus I even got to meet Helen, his sweet wife. Great folks, and that ride he gave me I will treasure for the rest of my life. The camaro sure didnt look like much, til he started it...

That's a great story. Thanks for sharing. I know exactly the road you're talking about and often wondered how many of the original ZL-1's made a trip down that road!

(all of them, I hope!)

Helen Gibb is one of the sweetest little old ladies I've ever met and a treasured friend. She has some great stories to tell from back in the day as well.

shank0668 · 07-18-2010, 12:08 AM

I love this car.

NicKey · 07-27-2010, 12:27 PM

Wegner 427ci Fred Gibb Super Charged Engine with Magnuson Super Charger, by Nickey Chicago.

Info@PeddersUSA.com · 07-27-2010, 12:40 PM

Very cool!. Great numbers!. The sound of the motor screaming must be off the charts!

thanks
mike

JusticePete · 08-04-2010, 10:48 PM

The body-knocker that just did the work on Pedders Saleen is from the Joliet area. While we were in the paint booth taping together and talking I found out he was a HUGE Gibb fan back in the day. What a small world.

NicKey · 08-04-2010, 11:18 PM

The Fred Gibb memorial show is this Saturday. We'll be in Monmouth on Friday. They had over 2000 cars there last year.

Helen Gibb is 80 plus years young and just got her new hip......we look forward to seeing the family on Saturday.

JusticePete · 08-04-2010, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickey Chicago

The Fred Gibb memorial show is this Saturday. We'll be in Monmouth on Friday. They had over 2000 cars there last year.

Helen Gibb is 80 plus years young and just got her new hip......we look forward to seeing the family on Saturday.

You'll be driving or showing the Nickey Gibb Continuation car?

NicKey · 08-04-2010, 11:49 PM

We have a parts hold up on Fred Gibb number 1, however, the two Fred Gibb prototypes which commemorate Fred Gibb as well as the original GM 427 ZL1 prototypes, built by Nickey, will be there.

The one and only 2010 Official Yenko with a real 427 will be there along with a couple of our Nickey Stage III Camaros.

JusticePete · 08-05-2010, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickey Chicago

We have a parts hold up on Fred Gibb number 1, however, the two Fred Gibb prototypes which commemorate Fred Gibb as well as the original GM 427 ZL1 prototypes, built by Nickey, will be there.

The one and only 2010 Official Yenko with a real 427 will be there along with a couple of our Nickey Stage III Camaros.

Be sure to post LOTS of pictures!

FSTORG5 · 08-05-2010, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickey Chicago

We have a parts hold up on Fred Gibb number 1, however, the two Fred Gibb prototypes which commemorate Fred Gibb as well as the original GM 427 ZL1 prototypes, built by Nickey, will be there.

The one and only 2010 Official Yenko with a real 427 will be there along with a couple of our Nickey Stage III Camaros.

Looking forward to seeing these cars in person. See you Saturday!

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radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,787 View My Garage	I'm loving the build and the pics'! Please keep them coming!

06-22-2010, 10:23 AM	#30
anthonybyram Drives: 1972 Z28, torch red,454 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mexico,mo Posts: 562 View My Garage	growing up in the LaHarpe area, I got a ride in a real COPO ZL1 with Fred Gibb at the wheel. He took me a ride as he was going to the bank, so with bank bag and me riding shot gun we headed to the road east of the old dealership,if you know the area and are familiar with it you know this road. There is a reason these cars are legendary! Plus I even got to meet Helen, his sweet wife. Great folks, and that ride he gave me I will treasure for the rest of my life. The camaro sure didnt look like much, til he started it...

06-22-2010, 12:43 PM	#31
NicKey Drives: Nickey Super Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Loves Park, Illinois Posts: 1,686	Cool story......thanks for sharing!

07-18-2010, 12:08 AM	#34
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	I love this car.

07-27-2010, 12:40 PM	#36
Info@PeddersUSA.com Drives: 5th Gen Rental Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New England Posts: 1,901	Very cool!. Great numbers!. The sound of the motor screaming must be off the charts! thanks mike

08-04-2010, 10:48 PM	#37
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,170	The body-knocker that just did the work on Pedders Saleen is from the Joliet area. While we were in the paint booth taping together and talking I found out he was a HUGE Gibb fan back in the day. What a small world.

08-04-2010, 11:18 PM	#38
NicKey Drives: Nickey Super Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Loves Park, Illinois Posts: 1,686	The Fred Gibb memorial show is this Saturday. We'll be in Monmouth on Friday. They had over 2000 cars there last year. Helen Gibb is 80 plus years young and just got her new hip......we look forward to seeing the family on Saturday.

08-04-2010, 11:49 PM	#40
NicKey Drives: Nickey Super Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Loves Park, Illinois Posts: 1,686	We have a parts hold up on Fred Gibb number 1, however, the two Fred Gibb prototypes which commemorate Fred Gibb as well as the original GM 427 ZL1 prototypes, built by Nickey, will be there. The one and only 2010 Official Yenko with a real 427 will be there along with a couple of our Nickey Stage III Camaros.