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Decoding/Numbers / Re: VIN research

« on: August 29, 2024, 04:15:58 AM »

Split the post into its own thread.
That 69 was found in a field in OK, NOM.

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General Discussion / Re: 396 cars - coupe vs convertible production numbers

« on: August 29, 2024, 04:06:22 AM »

Based on GM data. Some options get broken down, but some times they don't.
L34 - sorry, got tired of crunching the numbers.

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General Discussion / 396 cars - coupe vs convertible production numbers

« on: August 28, 2024, 04:56:20 AM »

Here's the production numbers breakdown for BB coupes vs convertibles. Not many L78 convertibles, like that is a surprise.

L35 396/325hp
67: 3432 coupes and 571 convertibles
68: 9841 coupes and 932 convertibles
69: 5667 coupes and 785 convertibles * thru Sept 69, missing Oct and Nov production

L78 396/375hp
67: 1025 coupes and 113 convertibles
68: 4413 coupes and 162 convertibles
69: 3400 coupes and 200 convertibles * thru Sept 69, missing Oct and Nov production

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General Discussion / Re: Website not secure

« on: August 28, 2024, 04:51:13 AM »

The host doesn't provide much information, but after the site went down for a day, the forum is much faster. I'd say back to normal. BTW, down to 198 guests.

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General Discussion / Re: Engine stamp

« on: August 27, 2024, 04:56:33 PM »

Fonts.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: B or O on 69 trim tag

« on: August 27, 2024, 04:49:06 PM »

NBR is a known typo that happened for a short time period.

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General Discussion / Re: Engine stamp

« on: August 27, 2024, 04:48:07 PM »

Not a great picture but I'm seeing V1114DZ and 9N542387  - restamp.

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1967 - Orphans / Re: 7N184946 V0316MS

« on: August 20, 2024, 02:43:41 AM »

Probably 7N194946 V0316MS. Thx!

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General Discussion / Re: Website not secure

« on: August 20, 2024, 01:58:21 AM »

I'm still seeing issues. I've raised the problem with the hosting service. They are supposed to be working on it.

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General Discussion / Re: Master Cylinder Rust Prevention

« on: August 15, 2024, 04:11:11 PM »

67-69 MC's were black. It was a cheap paint on an unmachined surface - it didn't hold up hence why natural was thought to be correct.
If you look at a well-stored Corvair, the MC is protected in the front trunk and will be black.

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Originality / Re: Correct Engine Lift Bracket Bolts - 1968 Camaro Coupe 327/210 SB

« on: August 13, 2024, 05:48:43 PM »

Bolts were commodity parts with multiple suppliers.

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General Discussion / Re: 67 Camaro SS RS Cowl Tag

« on: August 13, 2024, 04:50:25 PM »

Yes, and the car has a POP too. Sounds like it's been modified over the last few years....

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1967 - Orphans / Re: 7N184946 V0316MS

« on: August 08, 2024, 03:09:10 PM »

Something isn't right with those numbers.
7N184946 was built about 3/3/67. It can't have the original engine that is built 2 weeks later.

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Restoration / Re: Short Steering Arm Markings

« on: July 20, 2024, 11:30:13 PM »

Those aren't castings, those are forgings. Very different process.

> When something is cast, the material is heated above its melting temperature and poured into a mold where it solidifies.
> When something is forged it is physically forced into a shape (in a die) while remaining in a solid state – although it is frequently heated.

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1968 - Orphans / Re: 1968 z28 302 motor 124378N408524 V0320M0

« on: July 17, 2024, 08:35:09 PM »

3 different posts merged.