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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: dd442 on January 01, 2008, 11:27:57 PM

Title: 69 bb DriveShaft Paint Stripes
Post by: dd442 on January 01, 2008, 11:27:57 PM: I am Building a COPO Clone, And I am trying to find out what color,how many, and location of the Driveshaft stripes. This is a 427 car. Thanks
Title: Re: 69 bb DriveShaft Paint Stripes
Post by: Gramps69Z on January 02, 2008, 12:04:51 AM: If it's a clone, why does it matter? It's incorrect to begin with.
Title: Re: 69 bb DriveShaft Paint Stripes
Post by: dd442 on January 02, 2008, 12:07:42 AM: Thanks for the input. But I would like to know for myself. Even if it is a Clone I would like it to be correctly marked. I cant buy a Real COPO so Ive built One for myself.
Title: Re: 69 bb DriveShaft Paint Stripes
Post by: Bjv69ss on January 06, 2008, 10:56:51 PM: You touched on a sore spot. Most feel that a clone or tribute as they are now called are in some cases built to deceive the next owner. But do your own thing, enjoy it and be honest about it. #'s don't llie
Title: Re: 69 bb DriveShaft Paint Stripes
Post by: dd442 on January 07, 2008, 06:14:56 PM: Thanks, I understand. I have owned many Number matching cars and I know people who would deceive others, but I have saved this Plain Jane from a terrible fate (Crushed) And it deserved to live life as Bad A** Big Block Camaro. So we can enjoy each other. Thanks
Title: Re: 69 bb DriveShaft Paint Stripes
Post by: m22mike on January 13, 2008, 03:20:22 PM: Here are the DS marks from a 04C 69 Camaro COPO. From L to R they are "Purple/Brown/Orange", and about 17" aft of the front U jount centerline.
Have fun with the car.
Mike

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/m22mike/copo161.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/m22mike/copo160.jpg)
Title: Re: 69 bb DriveShaft Paint Stripes
Post by: dd442 on January 14, 2008, 01:43:10 AM: Thanks for the Great info Mike. Thats what i love about this forum.
Title: Re: 69 bb DriveShaft Paint Stripes
Post by: no69x-44 on January 14, 2008, 04:03:16 AM: I'm curious ... what the drive shaft markings mean? I guess I'm not familiar with them.
Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: 69 bb DriveShaft Paint Stripes
Post by: m22mike on January 14, 2008, 02:12:09 PM: That is a good question, I am not sure that all is known about drive shaft markings, in general. Meaning all GM cars. Not just Camaro's.
Most likley had to do with the installation application, and/or ballance ??

Kurt.. have any of you CRG guys ever seen a pattern to the Colors ?
Title: Re: 69 bb DriveShaft Paint Stripes
Post by: JohnZ on January 14, 2008, 03:33:00 PM: The colors identified the application (length, type of U-joints and yokes, etc.) both for the manufacturing plant and for the assembly plant; the colored stripes replaced the stenciled-on part number that Chevy used in the 50's and very early 60's.
Title: Re: 69 bb DriveShaft Paint Stripes
Post by: hihorse on February 02, 2008, 06:10:07 PM: Quote from: m22mike on January 13, 2008, 03:20:22 PM
Here are the DS marks from a 04C 69 Camaro COPO. From L to R they are "Purple/Brown/Orange", and about 17" aft of the front U jount centerline.
Have fun with the car.
Mike

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/m22mike/copo161.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/m22mike/copo160.jpg)
Would you know what is the casting number on the end?
Title: Re: 69 bb DriveShaft Paint Stripes
Post by: 169INDY on February 03, 2008, 11:45:21 PM: At the risk of getting off track to the original request.
I will offer the following photo:

1969
Camaro
350cu-in
Th-350
Super Sport / Ralley Sport
Conv- LOS (Z11) w/ Tank Sheet (Partial) (Reads 5Z11AA) Block 230 "PROP SHAFT" destroyed by undercoating, sheet torn.
04C
-Orange-Green-White-
Note the Yellow on the yoke end.

Jim
Title: Re: 69 bb DriveShaft Paint Stripes
Post by: m22mike on February 04, 2008, 03:29:12 AM: hihorse
I did not document the casting dates on the drive shaft :-[ , and I am not with the car now.

Mike