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Originality / LM-1 original wheels

« on: October 10, 2015, 05:23:38 PM »

My car is an LM-1 350 V8, built date 09B, Daytona yellow.

I bought the car without the original wheels. For now, I bought a set of Rally wheel replica, 15x7 and they drive great as daily. I'm thinking to find a set of original wheel, to be use for show mostly. I believe the car arrived originally with 14x6 steel wheel, and my car has drum brakes on all 4 corners.

My question is: what should be the original wheels on an LM-1 option car ? Which one we're the most commun ?

1-14x6 Rally wheel (code XN)
2-14x6 steel wheel (code FC) with P-01 full wheel cap
3-Poverty center cap (not sure what's the code for the steel wheel) ??

From picture I can find, it seems that many COPO 69 Camaro arrived with the Poverty center cap. I couldn't find any picture of a Daytona yellow Camaro with Poverty center cap. Was it mostly reserve for COPO ?

What would be the most appropriated wheel/center cap combo for my LM1 Daytona yellow ?

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Originality / Re: U17 package

« on: October 10, 2015, 05:07:02 PM »

Hey guys, I don't have a Z28 anyways, just a simple RS 350.

From what I've read here and there, most of LM-1 engine car had the special instrument pack, together with the 12 bolts diff, and dual exhaust, but mine doesn't. I'd like to keep my car as OEM as possible, but I find that so useful to have the coolant temperature informations.....Right now I do have some aftermarket gauges kit installed, under the console...but it's really ugly !

Anyway I ordered this kit, and the clock is included, together with the tach (5000/7000) and the gauges kit. I was thinking maybe, to not install the clock, since I like the "Camaro" plate in the center, but to stay with factory looking, I'll have the clock installed.

http://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/store/product/23908/Camaro-Tach-%26-console-guage-kit-5-7-1969/

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Originality / U17 package

« on: October 08, 2015, 03:51:46 PM »

My LM-1 Camaro doesn't have the optional instruments U17 pack. I'm planning to add it, and have few questions about it. I want it to be as close as possible from the original.

which tachometer should I get ? 5500 redline I believe for my 350 4 barrels/255 hp ?

From what I'm reading, I'll also have to buy the center clock, which one is the best to choose ? Was there few U17 without the clock ?

I'm thinking to buy the flooding kit from heartbeat:

http://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/store/product/23909/Camaro-Tach-%26-console-guage-kit-5.5-7-1969/

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Originality / Re: RPO CE1

« on: October 07, 2015, 04:13:10 AM »

Great News Steve, thanks for the reply!

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Originality / Re: RPO CE1

« on: October 06, 2015, 12:47:17 PM »

Ok, I've found the solenoid on top of the motor, right ? On the next picture, we see the hose male connector (without hose), made of white plastic (look yellow because of the flash), is there where the hose leading to the headlamp washer should connect ?

If yes, when I'm using my windshield washer, is it suppose to have some liquid coming out this small male connector ?

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Originality / Re: RPO CE1

« on: October 06, 2015, 12:21:45 PM »

Thank you very much guys, for your patience with me ! I bought the car few months ago only, and I'm completely new in the restoration / muscle car business......and I can be everything, but a mechanic ! So I learn about this engine, this car, his feature, every day !

As I am restoring (my mechanic is restoring I should say) the engine to original state, I do have ordered already the solenoid pump, tubing and the sprinklers kit. Maybe I won't need the new selenoid I've ordered ? Anyway here are some more pictures from the driver side as requested. I'll try to see if there's a silver sticker, but so far I couldn't see any.

BTW my car is an LM-1 350Ci, so it has to be built within the first 4 months of the 69 model production. So the built date is 09B (we clearly see it on my second picture loll). Original color is (and still is) Daytona Yellow, and it was an RS model from the factory.







Can someone show me on my pictures, where is the solenoid pump ?

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Originality / Re: RPO CE1

« on: October 05, 2015, 12:24:29 PM »

ok, I had a look this morning to my car. First, how do you access the wipers motor ? Is it located under the grill, down the windshield ? What part needs to be removed ?

I took this picture of the pump itself....

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Originality / Re: RPO CE1

« on: October 01, 2015, 10:16:11 AM »

Hello guys and thanks for your answers. I do have a washing pump for the windshield, how can I find if it's a 5605 ? Is there many different model for the windshield pump ?

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Originality / RPO CE1

« on: September 27, 2015, 08:08:41 PM »

Hey guys ! My 69 Camaro is a real RS, but when the previous owner had her restored, they did not installed the headlamp washers, as it should be on every RS.

Is there a complete retrofit kit (selenoid pump, washer nozzles, hoses, etc) that can be bought for an RS ? If not, what are the different kit/packages required for a complete retrofit and where to buy it ?

Is it the same parts required for an RS, or a regular Camaro ?

Thanks to all !

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Originality / Re: Valve cover 350 CI engine

« on: August 01, 2015, 12:21:57 AM »

Does the filling cap is suppose to be originallly orange as well or silver?

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Originality / Re: Valve cover 350 CI engine

« on: July 31, 2015, 09:47:41 PM »

Ok great, thank you ! It's exactly what I taught

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Originality / Valve cover 350 CI engine

« on: July 31, 2015, 08:18:47 PM »

Does a 69 SS 350 uses the same valve cover as my RS 350 LM1 engine ? Does it fit? Is it the same GM part number originally ?

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Originality / Re: RPO Z87

« on: July 15, 2015, 11:31:17 PM »

I'm wondering if the correct air filter+assy would fit well, at the correct height with my Edelbrok 1406 carburator?

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Originality / Re: RPO Z87

« on: July 14, 2015, 11:34:07 PM »

I'm already thinking about putting back an OEM air filter+ OEM assy, whenever I do it, I'll make sure to have the cowl induction working properly.

I agree with you that if it's there on the car, it should work properly

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Originality / Re: Original GM rims

« on: July 09, 2015, 01:34:21 AM »

No, the car would have 5 wheels with the same code. Unless it had the space-saver spare.

You're right....5