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General Discussion / Re: TH400 Help

« on: May 18, 2008, 04:25:44 PM »

A site for all kinds of transmission codes is http://novaresource.org/trans.htm

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Quadrajet Number

« on: February 28, 2008, 02:36:45 AM »

Thanks for setting us straight Ed. Another myth bites the dust.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Quadrajet Number

« on: February 26, 2008, 02:35:11 PM »

In the detail for a 29200 carb for sale on eBay the seller said "all 1969s manufactured in this time period had the entire number on one line and to do this they eliminated the 70. Later on the date code was dropped below the oem number of the carburetor". His carb was dated 0149. Mine is 1409 or May 20th. It would seem that in this date range the 70 would be missing IF his statement is correct.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Quadrajet Number

« on: February 20, 2008, 02:05:29 AM »

Thanks for the reply. I looked at that site and missed that reference the first time. 

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Decoding/Numbers / Quadrajet Number

« on: February 19, 2008, 11:32:52 PM »

I came across a Rochester Quadrajet with the number 29204  FF  1409. The number is NOT 7029204. Has anybody ever seen one like this ? Thanks.

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General Discussion / Re: Collector's Car Insurance

« on: February 17, 2008, 04:40:36 PM »

Two cars - 40K and 36K - similar coverage with Hagerty for $330 per year. You can a quick quote online for comparison purposes.
With Grundy make sure you check their practice of writing uninsured/underinsured coverage to and not exceeding a state's minimum limits. This can leave you with poor coverage.

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General Discussion / Re: Identifying a 69 Camaro

« on: January 22, 2008, 02:02:36 AM »

Did the power front disc brakes as part of the SS package begin in 69 ? Also, is the big block heater cover a good indicator of an SS ?

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Originality / Re: 69 Bright Quarter Panel Moldings

« on: January 15, 2008, 01:15:32 AM »

Thanks for the replies.
I should have waited just a few hours to ask the question as I just got "The Conclusive Camaro Recognition Guide" by John R. Hooper in the mail late today. I didn't realize how much detail was in the book. Page 20 shows that with the Z21, Z22 or any Super Sport package the 69 came with the quarter panel moldings.

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Originality / 69 Bright Quarter Panel Moldings

« on: January 14, 2008, 05:17:08 PM »

Did all SS 396's in 1969 come with the bright quarter panel moldings ? The data on X codes at CRG seems to indicate so.  Thanks.

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General Discussion / Re: New Guy Question - Originality and Price

« on: January 04, 2008, 01:21:08 AM »

Thanks for the replies and feedback. As I said - nice forum.

Kurt - I guess I can't prove it was originally a 396. Its a Norwood car with 10A build so its before the X codes started. Anyway you could think of to help prove it would be appreciated.

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General Discussion / Re: New Guy Question - Originality and Price

« on: January 03, 2008, 03:50:35 PM »

Actually, pricing a first generation Camaro is a bit difficult for me - asking prices seem to be all over the board. But, since it is a real 396 SS convertible, even with the wrong colors and a 'correct' replacement engine, I am estimating its worth in the mid to upper thirties. Feel free to let me know if I'm out of line on that.
As to the original question I'm thinking well, duh, of course the car would be worth more if it was as originally built, depending on the desirability of the colors. Maybe I should have asked do color changes have a big affect on the purchase decision for a Camaro ?

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General Discussion / Re: New Guy Question - Originality and Price

« on: January 03, 2008, 03:46:01 AM »

Just looking at it as a very nice driver and that is the way its being sold. Plan to drive it and enjoy it.  I like the current color combination and the fact that its not original is ok. But is "The more orginal the better for resale" true at all levels ?

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General Discussion / New Guy Question - Originality and Price

« on: January 03, 2008, 02:15:07 AM »

New to this forum and Camaro's. When putting a value on a 63 - 72 Corvette having the paint and interior colors match the data tags is important. Is the same true for the first generation Camaro ?
I'm looking at a 12467 '69 that has a freshly rebuilt 396 replacement engine. The codes say it should be 53 B and 715 - Glacier Blue, black top and dark blue interior -  but it is now 67 A and 749 - Burgundy, white top and black houndstooth interior. Except for the color changes the car is very nice. Probably is weak number 2.
Not looking for A value for the car just want to understand the effect of the color change on the value. Thanks for any help you can give me. Nice forum BTW