Posted By: 79machocharger
Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/22/11 04:50 PM
Just wanted to share some pics of my dads new 69 1/2 A12 bee. It wears it's original paint which is in awesome shape.
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shows the rear dealer decal that matches the paperwork.
shows the rear dealer decal that matches the paperwork.
Posted By: 79machocharger
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/22/11 05:16 PM
We thought the hood was a repro but it's the original, they just cut the scoop off and added alittle more height to it. My dad is the third owner of the car. The second owner only drove it a total of ten time the whole time he owned it. My dad plans on not touching a thing on it except for maybe adding the correct wheels, and seats. Any one going to Carlisle next will see it there as he plans on bringing it down. 
Posted By: flypaper
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/22/11 05:43 PM
cool ass car! 
i love the patina on the lower quarter spotwelds
just how they all first started to rust away
i love the patina on the lower quarter spotwelds
just how they all first started to rust away
Posted By: 79machocharger
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/22/11 05:56 PM
I also forgot to mention that the side scoops were added by the original owner right after he bought it new. The original owner had two brand new 69 1/2 superbees. He passed away last year and the guy we bought the car from was a good friend of his. He purchased off of his best friend back in 84. He told us every time he looked at the car he thought about his friend that passed so it was time for it to go. My dad is very excited as this car looks alot like his very first car that he ever owned.
Posted By: 79machocharger
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/22/11 06:01 PM
some more pics showing some minor scrapes that were touched up with a touch up brush.
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Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/22/11 06:02 PM
underside of trunklid
Posted By: 70440+6bbl
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/22/11 06:04 PM
Very nice and a good deal! Your dad must be ecstatic that he finally replaced his old F6 A12 Bee 
Posted By: mymcodebee
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/22/11 07:04 PM
He is having a blast. I am so glad that the mopar hobby has come full circle again. Really want to thank our dad for getting us into this hobby.
Posted By: DPelletier
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/22/11 07:08 PM
Awesome car. It's far better than any restored example IMO. I agree; I'd be changing the seats and wheels....man those cragars just scream 1980's don't they? 
....I probably couldn't live with the modified hood either but if it was modified once to make it taller, it could be modified again to make it shorter.....
Your dad must be on cloud nine! good for him.
Dave
It's far better than any restored example IMO. I agree; I'd be changing the seats and wheels....man those cragars just scream 1980's don't they? ....I probably couldn't live with the modified hood either but if it was modified once to make it taller, it could be modified again to make it shorter.....
Your dad must be on cloud nine! good for him.
Dave
Posted By: badblack68
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/22/11 07:29 PM
Awesome score! It will make letting that ragtop bee go a whole lot easier. It looks like Dads car will be a keeper for life! I can`t wait to see it!
Posted By: EWJ
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/22/11 11:48 PM
wow...wow.
Seriously ripping piece... I would leave it as is (maybe except for the seats).
Seriously ripping piece... I would leave it as is (maybe except for the seats).
Posted By: mattsmopars
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/23/11 12:29 AM
That is one BAD car that you have. Congrats to you and your Dad on the score. 
Matt
Matt
Posted By: hemi4speed
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/23/11 12:58 AM
Congradulations!!! It dosent get any better than this. I'm sure Keith Hasnt slept for a week!! cant wait to see it
Posted By: 67mbomb
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/23/11 01:05 AM
Very cool 
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/23/11 02:24 AM
Tell him to paint the tailpanel.
Posted By: dmoore
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/23/11 02:35 AM
Being a huge fan of original Mopar's I am speechless! To think this type of vehicle survived this long without being hacked up,abused & left for dead is just mind bogling!! Ryan I know your Dad has to be on cloud 9...Can't wait to see it up close and personal in PA!! A huge congrats! D
Posted By: mymcodebee
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/23/11 02:44 AM
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Congradulations!!! It dosent get any better than this. I'm sure Keith Hasnt slept for a week!! cant wait to see it
He bought it sight unseen and you know how those deals can go sometimes. He can finally get some sleep tonight and he could not be more excited. Trust me, we just had to ride with him for 5 hours to get Ryan's car and I swear he feels 16 again. Glad for them both today. I just got done telling them that we will be looking back on this day many years down the road.
Posted By: mymcodebee
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/23/11 02:47 AM
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Tell him to paint the tailpanel.
I know a huge pet peeve of mine.
Brings me to the next question. I have seen so many bees wearing the wrong tail panel. Does anyone remember or have one that left with the coronet paint scheme. Just seems odd that so many bees have the coronet panels. Guess it makes sense they probably survived better then the bee panels.
Posted By: EWJ
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/23/11 02:51 AM
Question- was this car Zibarted/Rusty Jones'ed when new? If not- what is the body plug in the door jam for? Just curious.
As I said before- serious score. Very happy for your father.
As I said before- serious score. Very happy for your father.
Posted By: mymcodebee
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/23/11 03:11 AM
It was and I believe they have all of the receipts for it in the pile of paperwork. There is even paperwork on the Line Lock that was installed. The owner kept everything for this car, the paperwork is just insane. Ryan is spending all day tomorrow making copies of the paperwork and then our dad will be tucking away the originals for safe keeping. I am sure he will be posting a bunch of pics on here tomorrow.
I will add the story as well as posting a bunch of data for reference over on the A12 site as well.
I will add the story as well as posting a bunch of data for reference over on the A12 site as well.
Posted By: EWJ
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/23/11 04:54 AM
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.....the paperwork is just insane.....
I will add the story as well as posting a bunch of data for reference over on the A12 site as well.
So cool..thanks for the info.
Posted By: SGTFURY62
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/23/11 08:04 AM
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Tell him to paint the tailpanel.
I know a huge pet peeve of mine.
Brings me to the next question. I have seen so many bees wearing the wrong tail panel. Does anyone remember or have one that left with the coronet paint scheme. Just seems odd that so many bees have the coronet panels. Guess it makes sense they probably survived better then the bee panels.
As original as the car seems, it makes sense that panel may have come on it. I'd leave it if never shows to have come off something else ie. a different car completely. I've seen some one owner cars out this way wearing lower trim items straight from factory. Even seen a 1 owner original everything 71 v code gtx with plain 440 sticker on hood versus 440-6. Not changed by owner either. Leave it in my opinion
Posted By: 79machocharger
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/23/11 10:29 AM
Here's the paper work on the line lock that was installed some time back.
Posted By: 79machocharger
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/23/11 10:32 AM
I'll add some more pics when I get back on the computer today. Just coming down from all the excitement from yesterday. It sure was a blast(lol).
Posted By: mymcodebee
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/23/11 01:06 PM
4:30 AM. Do you ever sleep??
Posted By: f6bee
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/23/11 04:27 PM
I just want to thank both of my sons,(Reid and Ryan) for making my dream come true .How many guys do you know that were handed the keys to a one year old 1969 1/2 when they were 16 yrs old. I sold the car when my first baby came along.(have you heard that story before) And then 40 years later these babies that were responsible for me selling my 69 1/2 found me a very low mileage f6 1969 1/2 bee that is rock solid and the same f6 bright green as my first bee.
The car was delivered from illinois to maine yesterday morning around 6:OCLOCK and by 11:oclock it was registered and i was driving it everywhere.I felt like i was 16 all over again.Cant explain the feeling. Thanks Guys ,love you. Oh and to complete the day we went with my youngest son Ryan to pick up his one of 33 1971 340 cuda 4 speed cars that he just purchased.you just dont have a lot of days like that.now that is what mopar memories are made of.10 inches of snow today.Go figure
The car was delivered from illinois to maine yesterday morning around 6:OCLOCK and by 11:oclock it was registered and i was driving it everywhere.I felt like i was 16 all over again.Cant explain the feeling. Thanks Guys ,love you. Oh and to complete the day we went with my youngest son Ryan to pick up his one of 33 1971 340 cuda 4 speed cars that he just purchased.you just dont have a lot of days like that.now that is what mopar memories are made of.10 inches of snow today.Go figure
Posted By: SGTFURY62
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/24/11 12:33 AM
You've raised some great men there F6. Beautiful car!!
Posted By: dmoore
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/24/11 01:05 AM
Looks like someone has a lot to be thankful for 
Posted By: 68427vette
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/24/11 03:23 PM
awsome,, its going to be a long winter then,, not driving the car!!
i dont think, i'll be buying my days 72 olds 13 passenger Vista Cruiser, green with wood grain, with green vinyl interior, moon roof, anytime soon.. but we did have lots of fun in it, buddy seats, no seatbelts, with moon roof, and Drive Inns, Conan etc, i'm the last of 10 kids. have a GREAT THANKSGIVING
i dont think, i'll be buying my days 72 olds 13 passenger Vista Cruiser, green with wood grain, with green vinyl interior, moon roof, anytime soon.. but we did have lots of fun in it, buddy seats, no seatbelts, with moon roof, and Drive Inns, Conan etc, i'm the last of 10 kids.
have a GREAT THANKSGIVING
Posted By: LimeliteAero
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/25/11 03:52 PM
Great thread....
congratulations on the Bee.
congratulations on the Bee.
Posted By: 79machocharger
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/25/11 04:08 PM
I feel like I've been living in the garage since we got them home(lol)
Posted By: dmoore
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/26/11 01:09 AM
Home sweet home!
Posted By: LimeliteAero
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/26/11 01:22 PM
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I feel like I've been living in the garage since we got them home(lol)
I feel so bad for you
.......(just kidding I love your garage!)You should see what some of us have to work in. right now I have the car at the shop and everything from the car is scattered in the garage. I have no idea how Im supposed to get the car in the garage to reassembly it.
Posted By: topside
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/26/11 08:44 PM
Congratulations; 2 cars in one day?! Looks like with some cleaning that minor rust at the quarters would almost disappear.
Nice shop, properly stocked with stuff to tinker on, too. Is that really a Cuda on the top shelf? Looks pretty brave with only the one post I can see...
Nice shop, properly stocked with stuff to tinker on, too. Is that really a Cuda on the top shelf? Looks pretty brave with only the one post I can see...
Posted By: mymcodebee
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/26/11 11:34 PM
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Congratulations; 2 cars in one day?! Looks like with some cleaning that minor rust at the quarters would almost disappear.
Nice shop, properly stocked with stuff to tinker on, too. Is that really a Cuda on the top shelf? Looks pretty brave with only the one post I can see...
It is only a shell of its former glory. Not very heavy at this point and it is secured pretty well as we are much more concerned with whats under it. You can see that no one is very daring to park their car under it though.
It is a 340 cuda ragtop sassy grass billboard car.
Posted By: dmoore
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/27/11 12:03 AM
Ok you guys have had enough time to post up a few zillion pics of this amazing find! 
Posted By: mymcodebee
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/27/11 12:37 AM
Holiday has slowed Ryan down a bit.
He will posting away on Monday I am sure.
He did add some over on the A12 site as well.
He will posting away on Monday I am sure.
He did add some over on the A12 site as well.
Posted By: 79machocharger
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/28/11 03:46 PM
Here's another pic.
Posted By: dmoore
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/30/11 01:22 AM
Posted By: 79machocharger
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/30/11 01:37 AM
Lol, sorry Dave. I'll take more of it this coming weekend.
Posted By: dmoore
Re: Survivor 1969 1/2 A12 superbee 23k original miles - 11/30/11 04:16 AM
K, I'LL WAIT........................