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Title: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: john302 on November 28, 2011, 03:31:14 AM
Does anyone know what the correct inspection marks are for the front spindles , tierod ends, center link for a 69z . The z is a Van nuys early built car 11d. Any info or pics would be real helpful.  thanks alot John
Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: 68camaroz28 on November 28, 2011, 04:12:40 AM
John, believe this to be a NOR car but James supplied some great pics and believe there were some detailing inspection marks. Here is the link just in case if might help.
http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=81626&highlight=brake+hose
Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: 169INDY on November 28, 2011, 06:07:39 AM
John, I have some detail shots from my underbody restoration and suspension restorations for my LOS build 04C Z11.
Lots of circus paint (inspection duabs) hidden and preserved by years of grime & undercoating NO RUST.

I realize you are asking for a Z & a different month, but was offering anyway if you are so inclined.

Jim W
Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: john302 on November 28, 2011, 01:55:03 PM
Thanks for the replys. If you have some pics of the z11 that would be great. They are both disc brake cars so I am sure they are the same. thanks alot John
Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: 169INDY on November 29, 2011, 02:16:42 AM
Let's start here.
SUBFRAME Driver front horn.
(Note Double date stamp hit on this one) (Car is 04C)

Attached.
Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: 169INDY on November 29, 2011, 02:22:05 AM
Sorry for the double pic post.

Below
SUBFRAME inspection stripe
Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: 169INDY on November 29, 2011, 02:29:03 AM
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Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: john302 on November 29, 2011, 03:05:49 AM
Thanks for the pics.Are both spindles marked the same? white and orange.Any blue markings? thanks John
Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: 169INDY on November 29, 2011, 04:29:19 AM
Both sides were very close.

Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: 169INDY on November 29, 2011, 04:30:22 AM
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Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: 169INDY on November 29, 2011, 04:32:22 AM
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Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: 169INDY on November 29, 2011, 04:33:19 AM
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Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
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Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
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Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: 169INDY on November 29, 2011, 04:35:41 AM
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Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: 169INDY on November 29, 2011, 04:36:15 AM
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Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: 169INDY on November 29, 2011, 04:36:46 AM
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Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: 169INDY on November 29, 2011, 04:40:46 AM
Blue on the back side of the two piece front disc
Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: 169INDY on November 29, 2011, 04:44:43 AM
Here is a little Blue & Yellow on the middle of the drag link.
Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: 169INDY on November 29, 2011, 04:50:01 AM
Quote from: john302 on November 29, 2011, 03:05:49 AM
Thanks for the pics.Are both spindles marked the same? white and orange.Any blue markings? thanks John

I did not find ANY blue on the spindles on my car, blue in other locations, rear end pinion, drag link, & back side of the discs.

On my car I just replaced what I found, with Testors & Pactra model enamel paint and a small brush.
Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: firstgenaddict on November 29, 2011, 06:35:47 PM

Centerlink and tierod view. 04C Norwood VIN 633599

(http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/49497/2656981130059464720S600x600Q85.jpg)

Brake Calipers orange paint daub (over the black paint) on left side caliper

(http://inlinethumb09.webshots.com/48840/2805370110059464720S600x600Q85.jpg)

White mark on right caliper (over black paint) was about an inch long

(http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/46552/2785041370059464720S600x600Q85.jpg)

(http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/48864/2943909610059464720S600x600Q85.jpg)

Both calipers are dated 105th day of the year.

(http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/36868/2748993820059464720S600x600Q85.jpg)

Pass Front Purple

(http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/46657/2794176300059464720S600x600Q85.jpg)

Drivers Side spindle

(http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/47064/2668917460059464720S600x600Q85.jpg)






Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: Oaklyss on December 06, 2011, 09:26:28 PM
Heres my front subframe, if it's any help. Date says 3 26 69 on my 04A VN car . My spindles look like the others pictured.
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r206/OAKLYSS/framedate2.jpg)

(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r206/OAKLYSS/framedate-1.jpg)
Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: firstgenaddict on December 07, 2011, 12:14:54 AM
Here are some shots of a Norwood RS/Z Mid March build owned by a member from Clt.
(http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/49088/2876937060059464720S600x600Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/47872/2496141270059464720S600x600Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/48370/2781227620059464720S600x600Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/3473/2631199660059464720S600x600Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/48122/2707630250059464720S600x600Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/47980/2277343680059464720S600x600Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/47611/2409199860059464720S600x600Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb19.webshots.com/49298/2218655820059464720S600x600Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb16.webshots.com/32847/2111538930059464720S600x600Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/46928/2220383760059464720S600x600Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/48175/2203836530059464720S600x600Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/30496/2077300470059464720S600x600Q85.jpg)
Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: 69z28302 on December 07, 2011, 02:12:52 AM
Were there frames from both plants stenciled?

Mike
Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: firstgenaddict on December 07, 2011, 02:16:03 AM
I believe they were all made by AO Smith so I am under the impression they did.
Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: 69z28302 on December 07, 2011, 02:30:46 AM
Quote from: firstgenaddict on December 07, 2011, 02:16:03 AM
I believe they were all made by AO Smith so I am under the impression they did.

Thanks James. I knew from my Mid-Year Corvette buddies that AO Smith made some Corvette bodies but I had know idea on the frame with the Camaro.

Title: Re: 69 z/28 front spindle inspection marks
Post by: JohnZ on December 08, 2011, 12:49:34 AM
Quote from: 69z28302 on December 07, 2011, 02:30:46 AM
Quote from: firstgenaddict on December 07, 2011, 02:16:03 AM
I believe they were all made by AO Smith so I am under the impression they did.

Thanks James. I knew from my Mid-Year Corvette buddies that AO Smith made some Corvette bodies but I had know idea on the frame with the Camaro.



A.O. Smith made 50% of the 1964-1967 Corvette bodies at their Ionia, Michigan plant, and they made ALL Corvette frames from 1953-1982 (1953-1962 and 1968-1982 in Milwaukee, and 1963-67 in Granite City, Illinois. As I recall, the 1967-69 Camaro subframes were made by Chevrolet at the Bristol Road Stamping Plant in Flint.