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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: LVN 67 on August 24, 2014, 07:21:01 PM
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While at the Camaro Club of Kansas City show yesterday, I came across a beautifully restored 67 with the Mod package. Looking it over I noticed something that looked like a filter type material in each of the holes in the tail light housing. I was told that they acted as a condensation wick, and they were also on Impalas. Never seen them before until yesterday. Sorry I didn't get a picture.
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Hmmmm... I've never heard of them.
I assume that they are supposed to prevent moisture buildup inside the taillights.
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I had never heard of them either. ??? Like I said, wish I would have got a picture. I will be paying more attention to trunk area, and be sure and get a picture next time.
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They are on 67 & 8 tail light housings. Because the metal back housings that cause moisture. Pretty sure 69's do not have them.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/superslow/1967%20Camaro/photo26_zpsf1c53d75.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/superslow/media/1967%20Camaro/photo26_zpsf1c53d75.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/superslow/1967%20Camaro/photo16_zps31cd2112.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/superslow/media/1967%20Camaro/photo16_zps31cd2112.jpg.html)
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Heres a 68 with the wick missing. I would guess most either dry rotted or were broken off.
(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s649/cook_dw/1968%20Rallye%20Green%20L78%20Camaro/DSC02846_zpscf09c121.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/cook_dw/media/1968%20Rallye%20Green%20L78%20Camaro/DSC02846_zpscf09c121.jpg.html)
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Thanks for the pictures Darrell. :)
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Both my 67's have them. On the one I restored I replaced a missing one using a cigarette filter (I think from a Marlboro). It worked and looks excellent.
Mike
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Mine both have the "wicks" and some ink stamping on the galvanized sheet metal. Cool stuff, details count.
Steve
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'63-'67 Corvettes also used the "wicks" in the bottom of the taillight lenses, with die-cast housings.
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Good info. Anyone know where you can purchase these? ......or are most of you making these from scratch.
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Good info. Anyone know where you can purchase these? ......or are most of you making these from scratch.
Paragon has them - $5.00 for (4) wicks.
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Nice detail shot of original paint and the black tail pan light overspray in the trunk jamb....
(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s649/cook_dw/1968%20Rallye%20Green%20L78%20Camaro/DSC02846_zpscf09c121.jpg)
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James,
What do I see what looks like a two tone green line on the other side of the trunk seal?
I would think that would be black too.
Mike
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James,
What do I see what looks like a two tone green line on the other side of the trunk seal?
I would think that would be black too.
Mike
Huh?? I can assure you there is NO 2 tone green line.. That is a light hit of black over the green..
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Hi Darrell,
I thought that shot was from James. I can see how the covering looks like dark green now that you said it was a light coating of black.
Looks like the sprayer didn't lean into the trunk for coverage on the other side. Makes sense given the mass production quality of that time.
I studied the photo closer and see what looks like a heavier coat of black paint on the top edge only behind the weather strip?
That gives me a mental image of how the sprayer stood with the gun.
Mike