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Garage Talk / Re: Shelby Camaro?

« on: November 25, 2021, 09:50:41 PM »

Shelby wanted to use Chevy engine instead of Ford but GM said no . Check out Scaglietti Corvette for some interesting history . Did not see the movie so don’t know if this was covered . Italian body on 59 Corvette frame and running gear .

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6-cylinder Camaros / Re: Survivor '69 Coupe with a 6-cylinder and a 3-speed manual

« on: November 15, 2021, 07:34:29 PM »

Hope you were able to obtain the incredibly rare part , anxious to see what it is . Rare parts are the icing on the cake ! You are perfect caretaker for this car from what I’ve seen .

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6-cylinder Camaros / Re: Survivor '69 Coupe with a 6-cylinder and a 3-speed manual

« on: November 03, 2021, 01:09:47 PM »

I’m not Dave but do know him , I actually live in the fair city (Fairborn ) Dave lives in same county different city. And picture of vr would be appreciated . Thanks .

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6-cylinder Camaros / Re: Survivor '69 Coupe with a 6-cylinder and a 3-speed manual

« on: November 03, 2021, 12:46:14 AM »

And you can tell the boss that I think she should be honored to have you work on this car at you alls house !

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6-cylinder Camaros / Re: Survivor '69 Coupe with a 6-cylinder and a 3-speed manual

« on: November 03, 2021, 12:43:41 AM »

Manual steering boxes were same for several years ( Camaro , Chevelle , Nova and full size cars same just different pitman arms ) , longer pitman arm and different steering knuckles made for quicker steering ratio for Z cars and other cars ordered with f41 suspension . Have read if you ordered optional f41 on top of Z28 (very rare )steering boxes were couple turns less lock to lock ( different internals same outer casting and casting # ) and very difficult to turn if not rolling ( no fun at all to parallel park , not even for Popeye ) . Yours looks to be cast on 105 th day . The assembly date was  typically 5 + - days after . Assembly date should be stamped on raised pad ( just need to wipe off dirt to see stamp ) near cover .  Julian date followed by 9 for year . Hope to see this one at WTWW in Fairborn 2022 !

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6-cylinder Camaros / Re: Survivor '69 Coupe with a 6-cylinder and a 3-speed manual

« on: November 01, 2021, 03:07:14 PM »

Great car , glad to see it preserved . Can you check date on voltage regulator and post ? I had heard or read somewhere that red mark on trunk seal means it passed leak test .

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General Discussion / Re: Rumble @55-65 mph

« on: August 28, 2021, 06:29:40 PM »

Pinion angle vibrations tend to be most noticeable around 60 mph as I recall. Might try to change trans angle at crossmember with washers , see if it gets better or worse .

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General Discussion / Re: Y 77 Battery

« on: May 12, 2021, 08:00:17 PM »

Check out amazing survivor thread under original cars. First page shows original battery and y77 replacement (pictures and describes difference) . Both battery’s were saved from when car was new .

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Maintenance / Re: Clutch Issues

« on: May 05, 2021, 02:09:33 PM »

Fork tabs in relation  to throw out bearing seem to be an issue for some . Some people seem to install fork onto bearing so the tabs rather than the fork apply pressure to bearing . Something to check if you are not sure .

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General Discussion / Re: New 69 Z28

« on: September 15, 2020, 07:56:43 PM »

Very nice car . Congrats ! Could you specify the dates on the yh rims ? Thanks .