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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Checking out a car, someting seems odd

« on: October 29, 2018, 06:49:01 PM »

Here is a clearer pic of the front pad

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Checking out a car, someting seems odd

« on: October 29, 2018, 06:43:48 PM »

Here is a clearer pic of the engine bay.
You can easily see that it used to have AC
Wayne

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Checking out a car, someting seems odd

« on: October 28, 2018, 09:10:16 AM »

sorry the pics are a bit terrible, I had teh reduce htem heaps to et them on here.
I can email them to someone if they would like more resolution as they were about 2 MB originally

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Checking out a car, someting seems odd

« on: October 28, 2018, 09:07:54 AM »

Hi Matt

Intersting how Kurt has the same VIN on record with a differnt build date.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Checking out a car, someting seems odd

« on: October 28, 2018, 08:45:49 AM »

Here is the front pad.VIN looks to be a restamp.
Last pic shows what may have been part of the original VIN on the engine

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Checking out a car, someting seems odd

« on: October 28, 2018, 08:43:57 AM »

Hi Guys, thanks for your responses.
Yes it all ssems a bit strange
Here are the pics Ihave been sent
Aparently the partial VIN unber the wiper scuttle matches the car VIN.
I know the guy selling this car, he is genuine, maybe he has been swindled???

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Decoding/Numbers / Checking out a car, someting seems odd

« on: October 27, 2018, 03:21:20 AM »

I have a 67 350 RS SS, 4MT camaro here, for all intents and purposes it is all matching numbers etc.
The engine casting date is K 11 6 ( November 11 66) and casting number is 3892657.
The Car trim tag says 11E ( November 5th week ) 4p (SS or L30 M20)
So far so good. Now for the bit that has me stumped.
The VIN plate is 124377L159786 , production records show that VIN was produced in June 67.
Seems to be off quite a bit compared to the engine build dates???
The partial VIN on the front pad is 159786 VIII4MV (November 14 auto w air & smog)
I note that the stamp looks all uniform in font and height on the partial VIN and the Engine code and the "7L" is missing.
The car has a 12 bolt rearend with the tramp rod.
Am I getting something wrong with my decode?
I have yet to see the car in person, working off pics.

Thanks
Wayne

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Restoration / Re: Console volt meter gauge issue 68 SS/RS

« on: December 22, 2016, 06:09:31 PM »

I also have a similar problem after fitting a newer larger alternator.
I routed the alternator positive directly to the battery as it is a 100A alternator and I didnt think the factory wiring would handle that.
I still have the original charge wire connected to the alternator as well but I unplugged the old external regulator.
Hence my Ampmeter doesnt go.
Referring to the drawing above:
My wiring is the same except that I also have a larger charge wire going directly to the battery
Am I correct in that the pin #2 of the old regulator is the reference loop?
So basically my charge system is wired as above, if I connect only the wire for pin #2 my meter should function?
Thanks

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General Discussion / Re: Built for export values

« on: December 22, 2016, 05:58:21 PM »

I have a friend here in New Zealand that imported a 68RSSS from Japan, all matching numbers with the export body plate. It doesnt have the federal regulations spiel on it it has wording about magic mirrror paint. Its Seafrost Green with KMh original speedo fold down rear seat, whizzy windows, AC, U17 guage package.
A very orignal optioned car.
It has been stripped and rebuilt and has been sitting in primer for a while now waiting for colour to go on.

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Maintenance / 12 bolt rear brake drums, a story about "experts"

« on: April 09, 2016, 12:16:24 AM »

Hi there everyone.

I have had an issue with my rear drums. A brief story:

Went to a brake specialist to have my master cylinder overhauled as I believed it was not returning the rear line pressure causing the rear brakes to partially stay on from time to time which caused the diff oil to overheat and bleed past the seal filling the left side brakes with diff oil.
It turned out to be the flexible line from the body to the diff was blocked with 40 + years of crud.
I had all the lines flushed, everything renewd or repaired and I was told that I had the wrong rear drums.
According to him ( and I have seen the thread regarding drums ) a 12 bolt camaro diff should have the finned drums and I had the plain ones. As he was an "expert" I took his advice and he fitted a pair of finned drums. Excellent I thought.
The car is back in that shop again now after two weeks as I still had the oil leak and was going to replace the seal but found that I couldnt remove the drum. It looked as if the wheel had been a bit loose and had been wobbling about a bit and had mooshed up the centre of the drum into the end of the axle shaft.
They had to destroy the drums to get them off again.
I have a C clip elemination kit on my diff and a set of Moser axles as when I got the car the diff was in a very bad state and it was the only way I cold make it serviceable.
On closer inspection there is a small raised step on the axle where the drum mounts against the hub. The axle is about 0.7mm thicker here, hence the finned drum wont go on the last bit of the axle. Thats a bit odd I thought.
I went to a reputable diff repair shop, this guy is a walking diff encyclopedia, he tells me that all 68 camaros he has ever seen all has the plain rear drums.
He dug out an unmolested 68 camaro original axle and a selection of finned drums from various chevs.
The original axle although it is a bit tapered also had a very hardly noticeable step right in close to the hub. Not as wide as the Moser but there never the less.
Not one of the finned drums would go all the way on. Various plain ones he had did however.
What had happened was the brake guy was either wrong or supplied the wrong finned drum which did not go all the way on.
Even when he tightened it there was still the last bit, about 4mm,  that it was not fitting on to. After driving around for a bit it worked loose enough to mangle itself on to the step and them the wheel was loose as well.
All in all a complete bunch of crap.

SO

Was there really  a correct finned drum fitted to any 68 camaro from the factory?
If so what is the part number?

My feeling is that they were all plain drums and anyone with finned ones probably either doesnt have the correct axles or the drums dont fit correctly and they will end up with my problem.


Any feedback would be greatly appreciated

Cheers
Wayne

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General Discussion / Re: temperature sender help

« on: November 27, 2015, 02:43:40 AM »

Hi John,

No there isnt alot of material in that location as it is a raised area on the manifold.
I will have to put them in the heads.
Thanks for your input though.

Cheers

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General Discussion / temperature sender help

« on: November 25, 2015, 06:08:20 PM »

In my 68 camaro is a Classic Industries U17 console guage kit that works fine.
I have changed my manifold and now dont have a 1/2" NPT threaded hole for the sender but I do have a 3/8" hole.
I do have 1/2" holes in the heads but dont want to use them.
I have been in touch with Classic and they cant tell me the specs on the sender or the guage.
I want to find a 3/8" NPT sender to suit the guage that will go in the 3/8" hole.
Would anyone here know:
,,, if the repro guage has the same impedence as the original?
,,, if so what is ithe impedence?
... if there is a 3/8 sender that will do the job?
,,, or have any clever ideas on how to figure out the value of sender I need?

Thanks in advance

Wayne

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Test Drive / Re: Test - Camaro graveyard

« on: June 03, 2015, 06:48:40 AM »

oooooooo I would love to have a yard like that

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General Discussion / A little help needed

« on: March 13, 2015, 02:14:42 AM »

Hello everyone.
I need to borrow someones eyes.

I have been looking at buying a Pro-Street 68 and have been looking online for ages as I dont want to cut my baby up.
I have found two cadidates so far, one is in New York somewhere ( yeah I know its a big place ) and the other is in Port Colborne in Canada.
As yet I have not heard from the guy in NY about whether I can arrange to have the car inspected but the guy in Canada is ok with it.

I am reaching out to members to see if there is anyone that is close to Port Colborne that would  be willing to take the time to inspect this car.
I would like to get an honest report on things like RUST & VIN and whether everything works etc etc.
I may be able to arrange a hoist as well if all goes well.
I would like some pictures taken of the car especially showing the rear 4 link, roll cage and chassis etc.

If anyone can help me out please let me know, I am happy to cover reasonable costs.

Thanks
Wayne

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Vin check

« on: January 14, 2015, 06:09:10 PM »

Hi Kurt thanks for the information.

I have seen a pink sheet, a bill of sale, a bill of laideing and a customes clearance sheet here in NZ.
Those are all the pieces of paper I need here to go for LTSA compliance and local VINing to be legal on the road here once I make it compliant.

One can only guess that the tag that is rivetted on to the drag race dashboard matched the car until I pull it apart a bit more.

At least now I am sure it is a '68

How much for that bridge you mentioned in the other post?

Thanks, Wayne