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General Discussion / Re: 69 rear leaf spring u-bolts

« on: February 21, 2024, 12:53:06 AM »

Not to complicate things, but the Camaro Judging Manual says that the U bolts are black.......maybe a black phosphate?  See page 75 where it talks about the rear springs.  I looked this up because I almost took mine off to make them grey phosphate. 

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General Discussion / Re: Beware.. VINS / TT for a future car?

« on: February 14, 2024, 02:05:09 AM »

Probably happens more than we know.

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Maintenance / Re: Engine Oil Additives

« on: February 06, 2024, 01:13:52 PM »

I don't think any additive will help at this point.  Being that you adjusted the noise away and it came back indicates to me that you have a cam lobe wiping or the associated lifter is cupping out.  I would stop running it until you investigate further.  Your putting metal particles in the oil, and that will lead to a total rebuild.

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General Discussion / Re: rebody Z made Hot Rod

« on: February 06, 2024, 01:05:22 PM »

Wow - telling you how great it is, but its really bad if you can get passed the BS.  Sounds very familiar........

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General Discussion / Re: 1969 Z28 Coils Springs

« on: February 01, 2024, 05:30:42 PM »

I think Bob Harris (Camaro Specialties) has the correct ones.  A friend of mine bought a set from him for his Z and it sits perfect.

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General Discussion / Re: Interesting period photos.... :)

« on: February 01, 2024, 12:01:14 AM »

Judges won't like the way the door fits on that one for sure.  And that's original!!!!!

Just havin fun!!!!!

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General Discussion / Re: Interesting period photos.... :)

« on: January 31, 2024, 07:17:29 PM »

Judges won't like the way the door fits on that one for sure.  And that's original!!!!!

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General Discussion / Re: Barrett Jackson

« on: January 31, 2024, 05:03:04 PM »

Yeah - I'm a nut.

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General Discussion / Re: Barrett Jackson

« on: January 31, 2024, 04:02:55 PM »

$165 for a 69 Z with a repro trim tag.  Just looked at the pictures and I'm just shakin my head.......yer right Dave - I don't get it.

Ok...... $165K for the car - 10% buyers premium - $16.5K - now you have to pay state tax where you live - lets just say 6%...$9.9K......

Your into a car that is suspect at best for a total of $191,400.....PLUS you have to ship it for lets say.... $2K......$193,400.00.

A fool and their money are soon departed.

Oh yeah - I forgot classic car insurance........who knows what that's gonna be for a car that is suspect and paid $165K.  Would an insurance company cover that?  Not sure if they would.

This is like insuring a diamond ring - lab-grown diamond vs a real diamond........think about it.

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General Discussion / Re: Looking for a 67/8 front antenna cable

« on: January 31, 2024, 03:52:33 PM »

Gotcha.

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General Discussion / Re: Looking for a 67/8 front antenna cable

« on: January 31, 2024, 02:11:41 PM »

Shows ya what I know.

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General Discussion / Re: Looking for a 67/8 front antenna cable

« on: January 31, 2024, 11:55:34 AM »

Here ya go Dave.....
https://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/12152/67-68-Camaro-Antenna-Body-%26-Cable-AM-%26-AM-FM-GM-3880695/

or if ya want the real deal......
https://www.ebay.com/itm/275435022481?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&srsltid=AfmBOoqQgPtVQlhKqMyBykYmhrpdZjxA1HUtyBevU6yzU1BhBC8ZLXj1m18&com_cvv=8fb3d522dc163aeadb66e08cd7450cbbdddc64c6cf2e8891f6d48747c6d56d2c

I'm pretty sure 67 - 69 is the same.

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General Discussion / Re: Barrett Jackson

« on: January 30, 2024, 07:09:45 PM »

It's not a repro tag. It's a non OEM tag.

Dave - I'm not arguing but - when I see "Non-OEM " (Original Equipment Manufacturers) tag - to me it means its not the original trim tag to the car - Not originating from GM -- (LA or Norwood).

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General Discussion / Re: Barrett Jackson

« on: January 30, 2024, 03:18:25 PM »

$165 for a 69 Z with a repro trim tag.  Just looked at the pictures and I'm just shakin my head.......yer right Dave - I don't get it.

Ok...... $165K for the car - 10% buyers premium - $16.5K - now you have to pay state tax where you live - lets just say 6%...$9.9K......

Your into a car that is suspect at best for a total of $191,400.....PLUS you have to ship it for lets say.... $2K......$193,400.00.

A fool and their money are soon departed.

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General Discussion / Re: Barrett Jackson

« on: January 29, 2024, 06:57:48 PM »

The ZL1 sounds like Washington's hatchet. I don't get it.

Thank you.