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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 69 Z/28 firewall crayon marks

« on: April 16, 2012, 05:30:02 AM »

Sam
I think you solved the mystery caryon marks on my rear bulkhead. I have a dark green interior X33car 02A car and we thought the mark was an O but must be a D, the G is covered with adhesive but is kind of legible we thought was a 6 but must be a G. The 3 is very legible.............so DG3 makes sense.
Thanks for the post
Cheers
LM69Z28

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Maintenance / Re: How to Fix Loose or Sagging Side Door Mirrors

« on: April 14, 2012, 04:24:56 PM »

OK Thanks

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Maintenance / Re: How to Fix Loose or Sagging Side Door Mirrors

« on: April 14, 2012, 05:46:51 AM »

Were your mirrors original or repros and have the white etched date codes and if so did the lacquer thinner effect the coding?
Thanks
LM69Z28

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General Discussion / Re: CRG Code Names

« on: April 12, 2012, 11:47:37 PM »

Dusk Blue, such a beautiful color! wanted a Lemans or Glacier Blue  RS car but things happen!
enjoy the ride
LM69Z28

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General Discussion / Re: CRG Code Names

« on: April 10, 2012, 05:50:33 AM »

Great Topic Marty, LM69Z28.....This is our license plate! My wife's name is Lisa and although we have a beautiful and useable correct CA black plate for our little girl we decided on a personalized plate. Lisa gets the props and top billing for unwavering support throughout the purchase and restoration process. I could not have achieved this crazy goal I set out to do way back on Oct 31st 2002 without her unwavering support and votes of confidence along the way and nice presents of cash to help the project along. When I told her what I had in mind she said I was crazy but thought that 69Z's were cool especially when I took her for a ride in one and did 6 grand power shifts! This girl likes going fast!...............no wise ass comments please! Her support also includes rational thoughts during many irrational moments that I have had during the years of the purchase and resto process!
My name is Michael and of course we have an original restored fully numbers matched 69 Z28..............Pretty simple but we like it. 

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General Discussion / Re: April 1 Homepage 1968 Car

« on: April 02, 2012, 06:53:28 AM »

I got  a good laugh from the April fools posting of home page photos of 1st gen Camaros, but its a sad day that the pic of the Yellow Camaro with the 22's? maybe larger wheels on it is for real unless photo shopped but I  doubt it! This is not a joke, these guys are SERIOUS! I live in the greater LA area but at the beach and away from the inner city  but do many car shows and have seen some outrageous 1st  through 5th gen cars that look just like this one.........different strokes but I'll tell you what don't laugh around these cars or they will find your body floating somewhere...................remember watch your back and keep your mouth shut!
Welcome to the new world of Camaro resto and modification
Afraid to sign my handle in case of retribution

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Research Topics & Reports / Re: Gas tank date codes

« on: March 15, 2012, 05:46:52 AM »

Our 02A X33 car's tank is dated 2 upside down 5 69. Not sure if I added this info. previously or not but did not see it in Kurt's latest list.
Cheers
LM69Z28

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Maintenance / Re: SB upper Alternator bracket removal

« on: March 05, 2012, 06:20:25 PM »

Got it on the battery cable of course. What I am trying to avoid is removing the alternator or fan belt and just remove the upper bracket. Is that feasible?
Thanks
LM69Z28

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Maintenance / SB upper Alternator bracket removal

« on: March 05, 2012, 05:32:24 AM »

OK fellow 1st gen Camaro lovers I need some expert advice and or opinions for some R & R work................Are you able to remove the upper large alternator bracket (sb 302 motor) without removing the alternator or belt? From looking at how its assembled it appears the the lower bracket will hold the alternator unit in place and all you need to do is remove the 3 bolts holding the larger bracket in place. Remove it and then when refinished just reinstall it...Please let me know if that is correct or what is required................Thanks for all the input
Cheers
Michael Kellogg
LM69Z28

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Restoration / Re: 1969 Hood Hinge Color

« on: February 29, 2012, 07:28:58 AM »

Lets not forget that a "raw" phosphated hinges, springs or latch's etc will get surface rust on them "almost" overnight if its exposed to ANY type of moisture. (Refer to Jerry's book page 203) There are many products out there that should be used to protect these parts after being finished. You don't  want to pull them off ever year or so to redo them unless that's your "thing" Think about aligning the hood every year.......... no thanks! My solution to this since our Z lives  at the beach in So California was several coats of Testors rattle can clear semi gloss lacquer.  Then baked in the oven at 200 degrees. They look great and very correct with a nice medium gray finish!
My 2 cents
good luck
LM69Z28

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General Discussion / Re: REAL nice Gold Z/28 on eBay, Cowl Tag Correct?

« on: February 20, 2012, 12:32:13 AM »

Yea no kidding................

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General Discussion / Re: REAL nice Gold Z/28 on eBay, Cowl Tag Correct?

« on: February 19, 2012, 03:13:14 AM »

Marty
Will let that pass, too many flashbacks to your youth I guess eh Marty? me too............!
Cheers
LM69Z28

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General Discussion / Re: REAL nice Gold Z/28 on eBay, Cowl Tag Correct?

« on: February 18, 2012, 05:12:50 AM »

This has been reviewed before as Paul related. A real nice truly fake unable to document Z/28, maybe.............remember Buyer Beware!
LM69Z28

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General Discussion / Re: REAL nice Gold Z/28 on eBay, Cowl Tag Correct?

« on: February 18, 2012, 01:34:33 AM »

Who is the seller (user ID)  or item #?
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General Discussion / Re: Diverter Valve

« on: February 14, 2012, 02:27:48 AM »

Your right CRG sure does help but if you can cut through the sales ebay crap you can still find some good deals but they are getting few and more far between as time goes on
LM69Z28