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

« on: May 28, 2024, 12:02:23 AM »

In 1966, Penske's Corvette won the GT class at the 24 hours of Daytona:

https://www.teampenske.com/news/index.cfm/a/709/54421/Looking_Back_at_Team_Penskes_First_Race_Victory

The Corvette's L88 engine was built by TRACO.

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Original Cars and Details / Re: 1969 Z28 time capsule

« on: May 21, 2024, 07:14:33 PM »

You can see the bottom of the license plate holder from Fletcher's on this Camaro:

https://www.camaros.net/threads/67-z28-less-than-13k-mi.487305/

In order to see the photo of the license plate mounted on the rear of the Camaro, you will need to click on the first photo of this posting.

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Original Cars and Details / Re: 1969 Z28 time capsule

« on: May 21, 2024, 06:31:07 PM »

There is a license plate frame currently for sale on eBay from Fletcher Jones:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126478217238?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D265293%26meid%3D8e0e29db7e744beb9e768fd9d42d9e79%26pid%3D101224%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D303563049179%26itm%3D126478217238%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DDefaultOrganicWebV9BertRefreshRankerWithCassiniEmbRecall&_trksid=p2332490.c101224.m-1

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 124379N590136

« on: May 20, 2024, 04:44:52 PM »

Some previous comments about 124379N590136 from some CRG members in 2011:

https://www.camaros.net/threads/ebay-69-zee.202259/

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Restoration / Re: bellhousing alignment-any new info?

« on: May 18, 2024, 04:49:19 PM »

Article on parallel check using dial indicator:

https://www.holley.com/blog/post/how_to_align_your_bellhousing_for_maximum_transmission_and_clutch_life/

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Restoration / Re: bellhousing alignment-any new info?

« on: May 17, 2024, 05:24:13 PM »

There are dial indicators with magnetic bases that are relatively inexpensive and available from a number of sources.  I've ordered items from Summit Racing and gotten everything quickly:

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-900016-1?seid=srese1&ppckw=pmax-tools

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Restoration / Re: Plug for 1969 Z/28 Intake Oil Fill Tube Hole

« on: May 10, 2024, 07:41:05 PM »

Previous CRG posting about oil fill plug:

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=15721.15

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Originality / Re: Factory Correct Vacuum Advance - 1968 Camaro

« on: May 07, 2024, 09:49:15 PM »

Prior CRG posting about distributors used on the 1968 Camaro:

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=4548.0

I haven't found any documentation on the vacuum advance used on the 1111440 distributor and perhaps the information is available if someone has a vintage Delco catalog.

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Originality / Re: Spare tire

« on: May 05, 2024, 12:12:11 AM »

According to GM, the 3929976 retainer was for the 1968 & 1969 Camaro convertible:

http://www.gmpartswiki.com/getpage?pageid=76174

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Garage Talk / Re: Short driving video on BAT of 1969 Z28 with cross-ram manifold

« on: May 02, 2024, 09:39:43 PM »

Watching the videos brought back memories of my friend's 1968 Z28.  I think the new owner will have a lot of fun driving the Z28!

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Restoration / Re: Muncie shift lever seal replacement

« on: May 02, 2024, 03:10:34 PM »

There was a previous posting on CRG about replacing the side plate with the transmission still in the car:

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=15570.0

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Garage Talk / Short driving video on BAT of 1969 Z28 with cross-ram manifold

« on: April 29, 2024, 04:53:34 PM »

There is a 1969 Z28 Camaro currently listed on BAT where the seller has posted 2 short videos driving the car:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-chevrolet-camaro-z-28-182/

Any comments from other cross-ram manifold owners?  I'm impressed with the performance!

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Maintenance / Re: 67 wiper washer pump parts

« on: April 25, 2024, 02:43:22 PM »

I found this part on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126441590394?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110025%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.COMPOSITELISTINGS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D264096%26meid%3D386b9c78e52b45c282de8345c52285af%26pid%3D101506%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D25%26sd%3D126333601072%26itm%3D126441590394%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D4481478%26algv%3DAlgoIndex5SimRanker%26brand%3DGM&_trksid=p4481478.c101506.m1851

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General Discussion / Re: OER Steering wheel hub horn button activation

« on: April 25, 2024, 01:26:20 AM »

Ted -I've pulled the steering wheel on my 1979 Trans Am to replace the ignition switch and didn't have a problem, but had a lot of problems when I replaced the steering wheel on my 1970 Mustang, which was not the original.  A prior owner installed a 13 1/2 inch diameter steering wheel as he drag-raced the car, but with manual quick steering, it was difficult to drive the Mustang on the street.  I bought a Grant 15 inch wheel, but I had to take it off numerous times to get the horn and turn signals to work properly.  Good luck! - Mark

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General Discussion / Re: OER Steering wheel hub horn button activation

« on: April 23, 2024, 12:06:21 AM »

I did see a comment about someone installing an OER steering wheel on their Camaro and having a problem with the horn.  The installation kit looks like the one you have:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_QHcdcKNlk