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snipescastle2 · 03-23-2023, 10:14 AM

Hello everyone!
Been a while since I last posted, thought I’d post some
News. I retired from Evergy in December, I had been there 15 1/2 years,
But they offered a buy out, gave me an additional 3years to my service,
And did pretty well fir myself between my 401k
And my retirement. Any way’s, I bought myself a retirement present…..
A brand New 2023 Camaro ZL1! This car is a beast! These cars should be illegal
to make, “Zero to 60 in I’m about to find the F out” sorry couldn’t resist.
Any here’s a few pictures, my wife and the dealer actually played a gag on me.
I knew they had ordered the car,I had someone in the new camaro forum track it
From the plant in Detroit(Lansing any way) and the dealer didn’t know I was able to, so as the receiving date got close, I would drive around the lot looking for it,
Well, they had received it, and hid it inside the wash bay…..
So, the wife told me we had to go sign the credit check paperwork, and when
We rolled up, there it was, right inside the showroom floor……I was a little ticked
Off, but excited at the same time.
Check out the little yellow sign I am pointing out on the rear of the car:

Also, my next project car: a 1966 El Camino 396 big block! The engine was long gone, but I’ve already located a 402 for it, and It’s got a 12 bolt posi 3.31
Rearend, and I’m going to put a Muncie M22
Rock crusher in it.
Hope all is well with everyone, have a Great Day !
Ben Smith

snipescastle2 · 03-23-2023, 10:16 AM

More pictures

**1971Stepside** · 03-23-2023, 10:40 AM

Beautiful car! Hope you got the manual. I also have a ZL1 dream that I hope I can pull off one day. I saw this morning the EV GM has once again killed off the Camaro in 2024. Enjoy the car!

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-23-2023, 10:46 AM

Congratulations!

**LockDoc** · 03-23-2023, 02:21 PM

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Yep, haven't seen that name for a while. Welcome back.

That's a great retirement present and should have no problem getting you into trouble....

.. j/k

LockDoc

57taskforce · 03-23-2023, 05:04 PM

F’n A! Congrats big time! You will love it. I’ve driven a few ZLE’s they are incredible. I’ve been looking at ordering a new 2SS 1LE at my dealer but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. If I do it’ll likely be the last new vehicle I buy from GM. The performance on the 6th gens is so good. If you are on Camaro5/6 I’m Aqua Blue RS/SS over there. I want to put a 6th Gen next to my 5th Gen SS so I can have both the ninja and the sledgehammer that are modern Camaros. congrats again and happy modding! It’s an Infectious disease once you start.

snipescastle2 · 03-23-2023, 05:43 PM

Yeah, I’m on the Camaro6 forum “Snipescastle2” my ZL1 has the ten speed auto, I really wanted the stick, but didn’t want to wait another 6 months. They ordered it for stock, but I interrupted their plans ha ha!
They got almost everything I wanted, but the carbon fiber dash insert, but they ordered it for me.
I love the Red hot Red color too! Now to buy some better, stickier tires!
Have a good one!
Ben Smith

03-23-2023, 10:14 AM	#1
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Been a while since I last posted….. Hello everyone! Been a while since I last posted, thought I’d post some News. I retired from Evergy in December, I had been there 15 1/2 years, But they offered a buy out, gave me an additional 3years to my service, And did pretty well fir myself between my 401k And my retirement. Any way’s, I bought myself a retirement present….. A brand New 2023 Camaro ZL1! This car is a beast! These cars should be illegal to make, “Zero to 60 in I’m about to find the F out” sorry couldn’t resist. Any here’s a few pictures, my wife and the dealer actually played a gag on me. I knew they had ordered the car,I had someone in the new camaro forum track it From the plant in Detroit(Lansing any way) and the dealer didn’t know I was able to, so as the receiving date got close, I would drive around the lot looking for it, Well, they had received it, and hid it inside the wash bay….. So, the wife told me we had to go sign the credit check paperwork, and when We rolled up, there it was, right inside the showroom floor……I was a little ticked Off, but excited at the same time. Check out the little yellow sign I am pointing out on the rear of the car: Also, my next project car: a 1966 El Camino 396 big block! The engine was long gone, but I’ve already located a 402 for it, and It’s got a 12 bolt posi 3.31 Rearend, and I’m going to put a Muncie M22 Rock crusher in it. Hope all is well with everyone, have a Great Day ! Ben Smith Attached Images __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

03-23-2023, 10:16 AM	#2
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Been a while since I last posted….. More pictures Attached Images __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

03-23-2023, 10:40 AM	#3
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: Been a while since I last posted….. Beautiful car! Hope you got the manual. I also have a ZL1 dream that I hope I can pull off one day. I saw this morning the EV GM has once again killed off the Camaro in 2024. Enjoy the car! __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

03-23-2023, 10:46 AM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Been a while since I last posted….. Congratulations! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

03-23-2023, 02:21 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: Been a while since I last posted….. - Yep, haven't seen that name for a while. Welcome back. That's a great retirement present and should have no problem getting you into trouble.... .. j/k LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-23-2023, 05:04 PM	#6
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,503	Re: Been a while since I last posted….. F’n A! Congrats big time! You will love it. I’ve driven a few ZLE’s they are incredible. I’ve been looking at ordering a new 2SS 1LE at my dealer but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. If I do it’ll likely be the last new vehicle I buy from GM. The performance on the 6th gens is so good. If you are on Camaro5/6 I’m Aqua Blue RS/SS over there. I want to put a 6th Gen next to my 5th Gen SS so I can have both the ninja and the sledgehammer that are modern Camaros. congrats again and happy modding! It’s an Infectious disease once you start. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

03-23-2023, 05:43 PM	#7
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Been a while since I last posted….. Yeah, I’m on the Camaro6 forum “Snipescastle2” my ZL1 has the ten speed auto, I really wanted the stick, but didn’t want to wait another 6 months. They ordered it for stock, but I interrupted their plans ha ha! They got almost everything I wanted, but the carbon fiber dash insert, but they ordered it for me. I love the Red hot Red color too! Now to buy some better, stickier tires! Have a good one! Ben Smith __________________ "Persistence is the twin sister of Excellence.one is a matter of quality,the other, a matter of time" “Serious Black” my 1971 Short Bed Fleetside Sold to an outstanding man in Lees Summit,Mo. “Gone, but by no means,Forgotten”

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