This web is for enthusiasts considering building or upgrading a copostyle camaro. Some people have said it was released in the beginning of december but every performance parts dealers site that ive checked says it hasnt been released. The bow tie brigrade will even walk you through the process with the copo build book. The complete book of classic chevrolet muscle cars by mike mueller. The copo 8561 option came with the regular l72 427 made of cast iron while the copo 9560 came with an allaluminum version of the motor called the zl1 so it was much lighter. Ive been trying to find the copo build book for a while now. Copo camaro build book this 2page softcover book is an illustrated insiders guide to factory copo camaro build processes, parts, and specifications for bowtie enthusiasts and potential copo builders. For copo camaro enthusiasts, 2016 copo crate engine assemblies, as well as a number of copo camaro engine and vehicle components service parts are now available to order. Later on, others used the road map to build copo novas and chevelles to. In response, building the bigblock camaro through the copo program was. An illustrated insiders guide to factory copo camaro build processes, parts, and specifications for bowtie enthusiasts and potential copo. Pace performance offers copo camaro build book for owners. Shop copo parts direct building your own copo camaro.
The big hardcover book is heavily illustrated with 400 great recent color images and period blackandwhite and color shots. As it often does, life had gotten in the way of race car build progress for jesse pierce wilson. Because prospective buyers far outnumber the copos to be built, chevrolet uses a lottery system to choose who will become a lucky. You are looking at the 23rd vehicle built out of just 69 for the 2019 copo model run. Additionally, chevrolet performances copo camaro build book part number 88958767 provides an insiders look at the assembly of the production race cars through hundreds of color photos, which can assist racers when it comes to building their own race car.
Trim camaro, rs rally sport, ss super sport, rs ss, z28, rs z28, yenko, copo 427, zl1 427, pro touring pro street. We wanted to show that it was possible for a small time race team with a limited budget to build a car that would be competitive in the 5 th generation camaro class. At the factory, camaros were fitted with the 396 engines and shipped to. And the bow tie brigade will even walk you through the build process with a highly informative and expertly photographed publication called the copo build book, an illustrated insiders guide to. Also available through the catalog is chevrolet performances copo camaro build book part number 88958767, which provides an insiders look at the assembly of the production race cars through. Because not everyone who raised their hand for one of the 69 production models had the opportunity to obtain one, we designed this book to help others. First look 2019 copo camaro 50th anniversary edition. A few weeks later, copo 9561 was ready, featuring a strippeddown camaro body packing a thundering 427 cubic inch v8, a 4speed manual, a speciallyprepped 12bolt rear, and precious little else. Today were installing the control arm brackets and the rear end into the 2015 camaro, as part of our ongoing copo build log. Youll also find detailed specification lists for nhra classification, details about the aftermarket components used on the vehicle and important maintenance procedures to follow when preparing, racing and maintaining a genuine fifthgen copo camaro. Copo s second coming builds on a legacy established in 1969, when the first purposebuilt camaro dragracing specialty car was designed to compete in the nhra stock eliminator. Race car build series building a copo camaro clone fuelab. Gm genuine accessories 88958767 copo camaro build book. Buy official copo parts for your camaro gm parts online.
It also means that cars like fourth gen slp firebird firehawks with lt4s are not legal even though they were generally available and actually produced by. Owners also get a large copo camaro build book with color photo documentation of the build. Buy gm genuine accessories 88958767 copo camaro build book. Then its safe glass removal, floor panel prep, and a great way to keep raw metal panels from rusting. This web is for enthusiasts considering building or upgrading a copo style camaro. For an introduction to the build see com buildingacopocamaroclone. In 1969, two versions of the copo camaro were produced. The 69 copo camaro units that chevy built in 2012 sold like hot cakes, so the company decided to expand production by another 69 units. The 2019 chevy copo camaro is an 8second factory drag beast.
Camaro replica, builder, for sale, 1967, 68, 69, brand new. Chevrolet performances copo camaro build book part number 88958767 provides an insiders look at the assembly of the production race cars through. The copo nameplate is a nod to the central office production order system, which cunning chevrolet dealers used to build oneofakind highperformance models. An illustrated insiders guide to factory copo camaro build processes, parts, and specifications for bowtie enthusiasts and potential copo builders the copo build book is. The car turned out so well built that gm took notice. Thanks to copo parts direct, you can build a 20 chevrolet copo camaro. Copo camaro production stopped after the initial year, but chevrolet reopened the door with the fifthgeneration camaro in 2012 and has continued the program since then. Modify your camaro with official copo parts from chevrolet performance. With only 69 examples of new copo camaros being built each year, the lucky few that get to own and drive them are a unique bunch.
Chevrolets ultimate muscle cars 97816253915 by avery, matt and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. By the way, if you would like to turn your own fifthgen camaro into a copo race car, chevrolet performance has published a book outlining the steps required to build a copo clone. How to convert a fifthgen camaro to a solid axle rearend. The 1970 121981 chevrolet camaro takes the spotlight in this detailed volume, which features all secondgeneration models, including the ss, z28, rally sport, type lt, sport coupe, and berlinetta. Race car build series building a copo camaro clone. The camaros with the zl1 motor were rated to have 430 hp, but some tests showed it making closer to 550 hp.
Later on, others used the road map to build copo novas and chevelles to similar spec, with similar results. Just 69 of the vehicles are assembled each year, commemorating that first run. Chevrolet performances copo camaro build book part number 88958767 provides an insiders look at the assembly of the production race cars through hundreds of color photos. This benchmark book is a musthave item for 1970 121981 camaro owners who want to correctly bring their car back to original specifications. Stepbystep instructions on how to build a copo camaro drag car. Chevy announced today that it will be manufacturing a limited number of nhracertified rolling chassis, designed for drag racing enthusiasts. The copo build book provides all the information you need to build your own copo camaro including specs, part numbers and more. An illustrated insiders guide to factory copo camaro build processes, parts, and. Its been a while since the last installment in our building a copo camaro clone article series.
The entire build process from start to finish is featured in fullcolor pages within the copo build book. Automotive free delivery possible on eligible purchases. John force, the 16time dragracing champion, helped chevrolet design a oneofakind copo camaro. The copo build book offers an unprecedented look at how the copo camaro is built, from start to finish, said jim campbell, gm u.
The copo build book is an insiders all access view of what happens when gm engineers factory assemble a copo sportsman class drag car. Three or four different engines have been offered every year, each tailored to different drag racing series. Also available is chevrolet performances copo camaro build book part number 88958767, which provides an insiders look at the assembly of the production. What that means is, cars like the cobra jet mustang, drag pack challenger and copo camaro get in by the special run wording. Copos second coming builds on a legacy established in 1969, when the first purposebuilt camaro dragracing specialty car was designed to compete in the.
The camaro 1969 copo super car production ramps up. Jesse said he wanted to show that it was possible for a small time race team with a limited budget to build a car that would be competitive in the 5th generation camaro class. The complete book of chevrolet camaro, 2nd edition complete book series. For racers and collectors alike, the most famous of those historic bowtiebuilt missiles was the 1969 copo 9560 zl1 camaro, of which only sixtynine were assembled, aimed squarely at nhra stock and super stock classes, and for going head to head with chevys. This video introduces us to a few of them and allow us to hear in their own words what its like to pilot a copo camaro. It will be auctioned in 2020, proceeds donated to charity. Theres real camaraderie and chevrolet performance calls them the copo family.
An illustrated insiders guide to factory copo camaro build processes, parts, and specifications for bowtie enthusiasts and potential copo builders. In response, building the bigblock camaro through the copo program was devised. A high level manager from chevrolet performance saw it at race and thought it was the real thing. Additionally, the book includes detailed specifications for nhra classification and descriptions of the aftermarket parts and their manufacturers used for the production.
The power behind chevrolets winning copo camaro program is the factory engineered racing engines tailored for nhras stock and super stock classes. This fullcolor book, appropriately titled copo build book outlines stepbystep everything required to build a complete copo race car. A musthave for the latemodel copo camaro enthusiasts. Chevrolet performance parts 88958767 copo build handbook. We started with a 2010 base v6 camaro and built a tribute copo using notes from a gm copo build book. Copo camaro 4speed build learn how you can take the concept of a classic muncie 4speed and improve on it in every way, shape, and form. Anyone with a love for yenko corvair and vega stingers, yenko deuce novas and copo 427 chevys will love this beautiful book. Now he and his team are back on track and the copo clone project has taken major strides. Because not everyone who raised their hand for one of the 69 production models had the opportunity to obtain one, we designed this book to help others build. Whatever you want, rest assured youll get the very best pricing online and fast, affordable shipping. Copo camaro information and parts crate engine depot. Because not everyone who raised their hand for one of the 69 production models had the opportunity to obtain one, we designed this book to help others build their own camaro stock eliminator race car. From 1967 to 1969, the factory and dealers installed eight different 427 engines, including the all aluminum zl1 427.