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Decoding/Numbers / Re: - - Special paint 69

« on: March 01, 2024, 01:10:16 PM »

Let me guess, Gas tank has been messed with and No LOS document to be found on top of it.
Great story still, fun project

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Originality / Re: 12 Bolt Brakes

« on: February 28, 2024, 05:53:10 PM »

Great Shot, Interesting the slave is natural, Thanks for posting

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Originality / Re: License Plate Light Assembly - 1968 Camaro Base Model Coupe

« on: February 28, 2024, 04:45:33 AM »

I was inspired by Chicks 68.
Before
&
After.

Disassembled Factory removed from my Bumper, Degrease, Cleaned, Evapo-rusted, light glass bead, Impossible to fix pits in metal,  Lens-Screws to (Plating) clear Zinc, Housing to (Plating) Zinc Dichromate, Clean gasket, Clean & Polish lens, Clean Bumper bracket Grommet, Mounting-Screws Manganese phosphating, Polish center contact, Test with New Bulb and 12vdc source, Black Wire, Plastic connector & Packard Series 56 female terminal replacement optional.

I find these housing at Swap meets for around $5.00  plenty out there.

Notice it is the Correct Narrow  67/68 version with locating tab.

Hope this is helpful.

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Restoration / Re: Inner fender cup washers and bolt colors

« on: February 28, 2024, 12:05:32 AM »

Get a Can of Semi gloss Rustoleum
RUST-OLEUMŽ
1-Quart Semi-Gloss Black Brush-On Protective Enamel
Mfg.# 7798502 Sku# 4523528

on a warm day, dip paint the washers and Hang to dry, they will come out smooth and with factory like coverage

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1968 - Orphans / Re: 1968 z28 302 motor 124378N408524 V0320M0

« on: February 27, 2024, 01:55:30 AM »

Cool Beans, Guys Keep posting those Ora-Funs!

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1968 - Orphans / Re: 1968 z28 302 motor 124378N408524 V0320M0

« on: February 26, 2024, 03:28:21 AM »

Can the Moderators correct the title please for searching accuracy? (Please)

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General Discussion / Re: 1968 Big block VS small block SS cars

« on: February 23, 2024, 05:45:57 AM »

raTcheTmasTerman
Newbie

Are you Shopping for a Small block or Big block 1968 or maybe own one already, the production numbers and surviving cars sure account to rarity (availability) and market value (costs)

tell us more about it in "OUR" thread, as  a community we add contributions additive and cumulatively to the conversations,,,,,,,,
There is a lot of good knowledge and great journeyman members whom contribute to ALL threads & to this site content..............

Jim

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Originality / Re: 1967 caliper hardware finishes

« on: February 22, 2024, 04:13:39 PM »

The Yellow, Orange and Green & White are inspection Dab's of paint indicating quality or inspection attributes.

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Originality / Re: 1967 caliper hard finishs

« on: February 22, 2024, 03:59:20 PM »

Here is a 1967 Disc Assy removed in 1980's and stored in preservative

Photos 3 each

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General Discussion / Re: 1968 Big block VS small block SS cars

« on: February 22, 2024, 03:50:00 PM »

I will Bite:

From a Marketing point of view, the 396 was competition (?) <Timing??> to the introduced Mustang 390 (GT/GTA), unfortunately I bet the Stang BB cars smoked the Camaro as far as quantities.  The Vintage ads seem to promote the Super Sports in general in 1968, there is a great variety and often the internal Big Brther was included (Vette).

OK Post up your 68 Ads I have a BUNCH hanging in the Garage being a 68 Guy at Heart.

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General Discussion / Re: JohnZ's assembly article

« on: February 21, 2024, 05:59:30 PM »

Dang it Another LOS detail discovered. Wonder if the Judging Manuals will be updated and the Hobby Shift to correct this omission on "Future" restorations, I am sure only the Hardcore will Spray over a Beautiful Fresh Quanta-Spectrum gas tank.

This fact has been hidden by the preponderance of West Coast Cars getting Dealer or owner service modifications of the 13.99$ dollar entire underbody-"undercoating" service so prevalent around here

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

« on: February 21, 2024, 05:55:02 PM »

Manganese (Parkerizing) Phosphate Charcoal (Black)

Zinc (Parkerizing) Phosphating Gray

For the Vendor above  I would use the Manganese, "if" you have some other source that is listing the solution as "zinc Oxide" it should render the similar dark charcoal or black results.  I used Don Dorfmans (ASL) Spark Nevada  "Black Oxide" solution back in the Day when I became aware (1985) of the correct blot preparations

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

« on: February 21, 2024, 04:49:24 PM »

Use this:
https://www.palmettoenterprisesparkerizing.com/
Manganese Phosphate Charcoal (Black)

Also there are a few factors that affect finish appearance: Surface Prep, Time ins solution, Physical composition of material, Temp of solution, Concentration of solution.

With Both Zinc and Manga you can restore ALL manner of GM Factory Hardware without sourcing Expensive Re-seller or replacement hardware. The set up and care and handling of chemical is paramount to effectiveness and personal safety.  This is one of the BEST restoration "Hack" out there and in the 1980 was not known to many restorers. The quality of restorations has come a long way since 1982 Flat Black spray painted Hardware LoL
 Etc.

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General Discussion / Re: 1969 R89 side post battery

« on: February 20, 2024, 02:43:39 AM »

Be sure to get your "topper" & have it in hand to test fit your selected replacement battery. To  be Dang sure you have clearances for it to fit.

Battery Topper Cover R89 Side Post Delco GM Licensed Parts R-89
Ebay or elsewhere available

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General Discussion / Re: Prepping the 302 for heavy-duty service & 2x4 intake info

« on: February 15, 2024, 03:27:32 AM »

Great source