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General Discussion / Re: AC Fuel Pump Rebuilds

« on: April 18, 2025, 05:39:07 PM »

I had trouble with this issue MANY years ago. Car would NOT run and smoked. Fuel blowing by needle and seat. On advice from an old mechanic friend, I installed a $15 fuel pump from pep boys and problem solved. I said can I do THIS, or THIS. He said STOP. Don't tell me about anything until you install the cheapy pump and check the pressure. He was correct.
 No matter what I asked, the rebuilder could not tell me what the final pressure would be at an idle or running down the road. So I did some experimenting. I wanted to retain the visual of the double AC embossed pump on several cars. I ended up hiding a pressure regulator in the first few inches inside the right frame rail. It has holes in the steel to run the lines. Did that to 4 or 5 different cars. Works great and nobody has ever noticed it after over 100 car shows. In fact, I just saw some light blue staining on one while I had it on the lift. Which is AVGAS. Guess I better take a look at that and see if it can be fixed. Or maybe just replace it. CRAP!!! I just looked at another car on a different lift and it has MORE blue stains on it. Always something with old cars. Danny
                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqAz0koDSpQ
                   
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                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwxHpvT9vP0

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General Discussion / Re: 1969 DZ 302 Crossram Engine On BaT

« on: February 04, 2024, 08:41:51 PM »

New pictures show paint removed. Not an expert of course but didn't/doesn't look right. D

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General Discussion / Re: 1969 DZ 302 Crossram Engine On BaT

« on: February 04, 2024, 04:14:20 PM »

Manifold looks to be a reproduction. Front pad looks wavy? Danny

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General Discussion / Re: 1968 Camaro Z/28 on Hemmings

« on: January 17, 2024, 04:30:27 PM »

Tell me about it    Here is one of my cars. And the owner's statement about painting at the time.

 About this time is when I painted the white Z/28 stripes from the rear spoiler over the trunk lip and down the taillight panel to the rear bumper.  A stupid “Day two” modification, to distinguish my car from all the other Z/28’s (Which weren’t many).  To this day I regret doing that, but back then there was no cherished originality.  In fact, at one time, I was going to remove the Z/28 emblems and stripes and repaint the entire car with black lacquer.  Guys on the street were beginning to realize how fast Z/28’s were, and I wanted to disguise that, a sleeper.  It’s a good thing I never did that.  At the time I loved doing lacquer paint jobs and never heard the words “original unrestored”, or “survivor”.

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General Discussion / 1968 Camaro Z/28 on Hemmings

« on: January 16, 2024, 03:07:55 PM »

Wow they took those stripes to the MAX!  ha ha  Never actually seen them go all the way under the rear window trim and over the cowl vent under the front window trim. Crazy... Even under the hood on edge of cowl. Might as well go right over the engine onto the rad support. Why wouldn't ya look online at a million pictures to maybe get an idea at least. Guess they didn't like it.
Looks like maybe no deep groove pulleys. 3/4" x 1/2" bushing in water pump, truck pump. 5 DF Rally Wheels go with it? No smog shown.
Pretty clean car. Of course, NO stamp pics or paperwork shown.  Danny

              VIN 124378L3411401109


                     https://www.hemmings.com/listing/1968-chevrolet-camaro-960359

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General Discussion / Headers Needed

« on: January 15, 2024, 06:42:07 PM »

Looking for a set of headers that are of good quality that are KNOWN in the hobby to be able to clear a power steering box without mods. Even pictures showing them installed would be cool. Car is a 1968 Camaro with a 327 4- speed...  Thanx Danny

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General Discussion / Re: Lots - O - Issues 1969 Z/28 Back from the early 2000's

« on: January 01, 2024, 06:56:32 AM »

 I saw that... Here is their description .. D

   Lot #376 - This rare z/28 has recently undergone a complete rotisserie restoration, absolutely no expense spared in the process, equipment includes the correct 302-290 horse power engine, dz holley, factory smog, muncie 4 speed, 12 bolt positraction, power disc brakes, functional cowl induction, 8000 rpm tach and console gauges, am/fm radio, deluxe houndstooth interior, sport steering wheel, front and rear spoiler package, rally wheels and more. Finished in the correct "hugger orange", one of the finest z/28's in the country.

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General Discussion / Lots - O - Issues 1969 Z/28 Back from the early 2000's

« on: December 31, 2023, 10:05:34 PM »

 2023 Ebay link for current ad on eBay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/145523354907?hash=item21e1de2d1b:g:Uo8AAOSwHz5lje8D&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4FBeW9Dsm%2F0PHyNyC0Ir9JVmwAVkGQZXbez81%2FXu21Jh2XoLNUnI5ZknHhZ9OrPf1rF6PHpcLu%2FyCZJ2eXMcVDtFAwGaUTWWNYzRZGnwDZSpnepWks4%2BGM%2BE7svl%2BHE1Q97oGbVGAld7jaVn%2B57xLUBKw3I9ZE%2FS6ogOfRLFx%2B%2FacDXnDrYartxU9l1zfJnmpasxMfGKUwYGB1xrKptEPYXyHvuESqnWCfZLkhYAxKulDfyq87Esu1jvIn%2BYjy4yNaUzyHxa6I7nnyfsqjATkq1Xu%2FSPxRw%2BZ%2F6YmDQXrblF%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4DH0JyYYw

   VIN  124379L514220

  Discussion on Camaros.net
  https://www.camaros.net/threads/real-z-or-not.122900/?nested_view=1&sortby=oldest

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General Discussion / Re: Gang stamp anomaly in hidden VIN

« on: December 04, 2023, 03:51:24 PM »

Sorry, I meant the difference in MY hidden VINS. D

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Originality / Re: Factory Correct Battery Hold Down Clamps - 1968 Base Model Camaro 327/210

« on: December 04, 2023, 12:51:18 AM »

Found it.. It's in nice condition with the "K" stamping. Check your email... D

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General Discussion / Re: Gang stamp anomaly in hidden VIN

« on: December 02, 2023, 06:36:58 PM »

Kurt,
 Do you think the guy noticed the first stamp was out of line, then corrected it on the second? Were they stamped at the same time?... D

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Originality / Re: Factory Correct Battery Hold Down Clamps - 1968 Base Model Camaro 327/210

« on: December 02, 2023, 03:28:18 AM »

I might have an extra one. I can't remember.  Let me know if ya still need it and I'll look through my parts cabinets. I am pretty sure I don't have an extra bolt. But I don't want to look if you found one. I gave away a hexagonal water pump bypass fitting and a couple other parts, even paid the shipping, now I need them... ha  Danny

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General Discussion / Re: Gang stamp anomaly in hidden VIN

« on: December 02, 2023, 01:01:11 AM »

more

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General Discussion / Re: Gang stamp anomaly in hidden VIN

« on: December 02, 2023, 01:00:27 AM »

Second Hidden Partial VIN. No alignment issue.    Not the same stamp gang holder?  .. D

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General Discussion / Re: Gang stamp anomaly in hidden VIN

« on: December 02, 2023, 12:50:57 AM »

One of mine with a 4 up higher. Danny