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Restoration / Heater Hose Bracket Bolt

« on: January 04, 2007, 02:03:24 PM »

Can anyone tell me what the correct bolt that is used that holds the heater hose bracket on top the alternator bracket on a 69 Camaro 350?

Is it a 3/8 or 5/16 indented head bolt?

Thanks...

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Originality / 68 327 / 210 Harmonic Balancer

« on: December 11, 2006, 05:25:02 PM »

Whats the difference between the harmonic balancers used on a 68 327 / 210hp and a 68 327 / 210 hp???

A friend of mine is having a hellava time trying to find one for his 68......

Do the 68's have that much of a difference???

Thanks...

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Originality / Radiator Petcock

« on: October 31, 2006, 05:27:08 PM »

OK.....here's a goody.....

Has anyone seen the CORRECT version of the radiator petcock used on 1st gen Camaros?

According to an un-named expert, the "ears" are suposed to point away from the radiotor tank, towards the engine, not like the ones sold from our beloved Camaro parts vendors.

The end is also fluted....

Has anyone seen these "correct versions" for sale anywhere?

I have one that is original to my surviving radiator, but looking for one that's got the correct gold cad plating.

Thanks.....

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Originality / SS350 Ignition Coil Code

« on: March 21, 2006, 01:16:05 PM »

I have a 69 SS350 w/ Cowl hood. 

What coil should I have......either the 270 or 293?

I know the Z's get the 270, but not sure about the SS350's.... 

I want to make sure I get the right one.

Thanks

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Maintenance / Idle slow to return to normal.

« on: January 10, 2006, 02:45:22 PM »

I have a 69 SS 350 w/ TH350 trans.  When I hit the gas pedal, the engine reacts well, but coming down to idle takes awhile for it come down to normal...approximately 5 secs, sometimes more.

I checked all my vacuum hoses and found no problems.

I checked my vacuum advance and weights and it all worked normally.

Any other suggestions?

Nothing else is hung up in the linkage....could it be dirt in the carb???

Seems pretty strange.

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Restoration / Trunk Spatter Paint Color for 1st Gens.

« on: November 17, 2005, 07:55:15 PM »

I've been in discussing this issue with a friend of mine, and we both came to the conclusion that the trunks in 1st gen cars are supposed to be Grey & White spatter instead of Black & Aqua which is being touted as correct.  We have access to three totally original, non-restored 1st gen cars, from 67 to 69, and all are grey & white.

If that is what is really correct, then why are places like Ricks only selling Black & Aqua???

Any takers / suggestions / remarks