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General Discussion / Re: Another ebay Z28
« on: May 21, 2021, 03:59:30 PM »
I checked the CA DMV website and the license hasn't paid any registration fees for 2019, 2020, and 2021.
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Garage Talk / Re: Van Nuys Blvd 1972
« on: May 15, 2021, 11:37:57 PM »
I tagged along with my friend who owned a 1968 Z28 a couple of times in the early 1970s out to Van Nuys Blvd. I never thought that I would start working at the plant in 1978. I took these photos of the plant when we were down to one shift and times were tough.
As my condo in Arleta was also located on Van Nuys Blvd., I guess I probably "cruised" Van Nuys more than most, but didn't get past the plant that was at 8000 Van Nuys Blvd.
As my condo in Arleta was also located on Van Nuys Blvd., I guess I probably "cruised" Van Nuys more than most, but didn't get past the plant that was at 8000 Van Nuys Blvd.
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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Caveat Emptor...block stamp
« on: May 15, 2021, 04:09:42 PM »
My only comment is that Harbor Chevrolet is still open in Long Beach, CA and over the years, the individuals at the parts department have been great to deal with:
https://www.harborchevrolet.com/
https://www.harborchevrolet.com/
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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Rare Van Nuys Export Camaro to Yanase Ltd Japan
« on: May 11, 2021, 09:50:50 PM »
Yanase was an importer of foreign vehicles into Japan:
https://www.autonews.com/article/20080331/ZZZ_SPECIAL/504926591/yanase-opened-japan-to-western-cars
I remember when a friend was visiting Japan some time ago and saw a crowd surrounding a car that was parked and when he checked it out, it was a first generation Pontiac Firebird that had seen better days.
I know that the Van Nuys Plant did build 3rd generation Camaros for export to Japan as I saw a few that were waiting to be shipped. These cars were left-hand drive and we didn't build many as they needed to be modified to meet the required Japanese Government specifications and were expensive.
https://www.autonews.com/article/20080331/ZZZ_SPECIAL/504926591/yanase-opened-japan-to-western-cars
I remember when a friend was visiting Japan some time ago and saw a crowd surrounding a car that was parked and when he checked it out, it was a first generation Pontiac Firebird that had seen better days.
I know that the Van Nuys Plant did build 3rd generation Camaros for export to Japan as I saw a few that were waiting to be shipped. These cars were left-hand drive and we didn't build many as they needed to be modified to meet the required Japanese Government specifications and were expensive.
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Maintenance / Re: Clutch Fork Play
« on: April 29, 2021, 06:50:01 PM »
I found this posting where someone had a similar problem:
https://camaroforums.com/forum/67-69-transmission-differential-119/clutch-adjustment-61328/
https://camaroforums.com/forum/67-69-transmission-differential-119/clutch-adjustment-61328/
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Originality / Re: BL code rear axle in 68Z28
« on: April 16, 2021, 10:39:43 PM »
I believe the best mileage my friend's 1968 Z28 ever achieved was when he went skiing in Mammoth Lakes, CA and got 18 mpg, with 4.10 gears and F60-15 Goodyear tires. Years later, we drove up to Mammoth in my 1998 Z28 with a 6-speed and got 30 mpg. In daily driving on the street in the Los Angeles area, the 1998 Z28 would only get about 13 mpg as sitting in traffic takes its toll on mileage.
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General Discussion / Re: Carburation Ideas
« on: April 15, 2021, 10:52:28 PM »
If your valve clearances are set too tight, it can cause a rough idle.
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General Discussion / Re: What Shocks Should I Use For A Smooth Ride ?
« on: April 02, 2021, 06:26:55 PM »
The type and age of the tires that you have on your Camaro could affect the ride. When the original Goodyear Eagle GS-C tires needed to be replaced on my 1998 Z28, I bought Goodyear F1 GS-D3 and the ride deteriorated, especially when on the freeway. When I replaced the Goodyears with BF Goodrich g-Force Sport tires, the ride improved considerably. The Z28 still has its original shocks.
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General Discussion / Re: Dwell Meters
« on: April 01, 2021, 05:50:02 PM »
I was wondering how the stock distributor in the 1969 Z28 compared to the transistor unit used in the 1968 Z28 as I believe my friend's car had the original distributor and it had no problem reving it beyond 7000 rpm.
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Garage Talk / Re: Taking Your 1969 Z28 to the Local Cars & Coffee
« on: March 29, 2021, 07:51:02 PM »
My friend's 1969 Z28 was built at the Norwood Plant and it was sold by a dealer on February 24, 1969, listed on the top of the invoice as a "Camaro Sport Coupe."
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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Engine photos
« on: March 17, 2021, 01:10:20 AM »
When Ford came out with the 2012 BOSS 302, they brought No. 15 to the 2011 Fabulous Fords Car Show and had Parnelli Jones on hand to sign autographs.
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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Engine photos
« on: March 16, 2021, 11:30:45 PM »
Photo of the engine compartment of M212777, Bud Moore No. 15, which was the primary race car that Parnelli Jones drove during the 1970 Trans Am Series.
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General Discussion / Re: highly-optioned vs well optioned vs very highly-optioned
« on: March 14, 2021, 07:31:11 PM »
I remember when someone commented that my 1970 Mustang didn't have power windows. I laughed and told them it doesn't even have power steering!
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General Discussion / Re: highly-optioned vs well optioned vs very highly-optioned
« on: March 14, 2021, 06:48:15 PM »
driver88 - Nice 1968 Camaro. I imagine it is a great car to drive on a hot day!
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General Discussion / Re: Amazing how a car can go from "restored" to "original" in just a few years!
« on: March 13, 2021, 08:10:21 PM »
I doubt that the gas tank on this Camaro looked that nice when it rolled off the assembly line at the Norwood Plant. I wish the exhaust on my 1979 Trans Am looked as good as this car, and it has been in California since being built at the Van Nuys Plant.