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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: malley67 on September 22, 2010, 10:55:40 AM

Title: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
Post by: malley67 on September 22, 2010, 10:55:40 AM

hi everyone,
just wondering what is the correct heater hose clamps for a january built 1968 327 ? is it the wire corbin style spring clamp or the tower type ?
thanks heaps,
cheers,  ;)
rohan

Title: Re: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
Post by: lakeholme on September 22, 2010, 12:55:01 PM

Open to debate....

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=1427.0

As this thread moved forward, we did discuss spring clamps.  Mid-68 spring clamps on heater hoses... maybe....

Title: Re: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on September 22, 2010, 08:14:14 PM

Here's a photo of a brand new '68 Z/28 with the spring clamps at the heater hose...

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/bertfam/68Z.jpg)

Paul

Title: Re: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
Post by: lakeholme on September 22, 2010, 11:00:03 PM

Paul, do you know the build date on that Z?

Title: Re: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on September 25, 2010, 07:30:58 AM

Quote from: lakeholme on September 22, 2010, 11:00:03 PM

Paul, do you know the build date on that Z?

No Phil, I wish I did.  I was thinking about sending the photo to CSI Miami so their could blow up the cowl tag!   :)

Paul

Title: Re: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
Post by: william on September 28, 2010, 01:34:44 AM

Rust-belt dwellers will recognize the scribbling on the fan shroud:

12-9-67 -20º

Title: Re: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
Post by: sd1968z28 on September 29, 2010, 09:47:15 PM

wrong vallve covers on that car. 

Title: Re: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on September 30, 2010, 08:21:10 AM

Quote from: sd1968z28 on September 29, 2010, 09:47:15 PM

wrong vallve covers on that car. 

What's wrong with them?    ???

Paul

Title: Re: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
Post by: flyingskibiker on September 30, 2010, 08:14:20 PM

Must think it's a '69???  '67???

Title: Re: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
Post by: firstgenaddict on January 16, 2011, 05:06:32 PM

My 43k mile 68 RS/SS 04B car had the original spring ring wire clamps at the heaterbox when I bought it back in the mid 1980's. Car is owned by a current member here.

Title: Re: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
Post by: malley67 on April 18, 2011, 04:47:48 AM

also notice the stamps on the top of the  firewall  are either in reverse or upside down.