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Restoration / Re: Correct Drive Shaft for a COPO

« on: November 24, 2008, 02:45:26 PM »

Thanks William.   I do have a driveshaft that has the off-set yoke.  I just want to make sure that after the car is complete, I can say that the car is correct in every way and be truthful. 

Do you have any idea what the "Before Job & After Job" statement in the parts manual mean?  I presume it means that before a particular date the part number was 12345 and after this date, GM used a different part and that number is 678910.  So my question is; If I am correct in my presumption, how can I find the date they refer to?

Thanks again for your help.

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Restoration / Correct Drive Shaft for a COPO

« on: November 22, 2008, 02:34:37 AM »

Which drive shaft is correct for a 1969 - 9561 COPO?  M22 - 4.10 gear ratio.  I've read about the 20 deg offset and the in-line shafts only to be confused about which is correct for my car.  The car was in pieces when I bought it and the drive shaft was missing.  So far, I've managed to find the other missing pieces with the correct p/n's and date codes.  I'm confused about the drive shaft.  The GM Parts Manual list two possibilities.  It refers to the part numbers as before and after.  I hope someone can help. 

The car was assembled in May 1969.  Can anyone tell me what the term before and after mean?   

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General Discussion / Re: How do I install a bayonet style stick into the shifter

« on: November 17, 2008, 01:34:27 PM »

Thanks for the replies.  I ended up destroying the isolators trying to push the handle in.  The handle wouuld go in about 1/3 of the way and then the rubber isolators began to slide out of the other end when I applied more muscle.  Anyway, after destroying them, I purchased a new set and used the same procedure without any issues.  The rubber isolators in the first set must have been too thick.

Thanks again for the replies.

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General Discussion / How do I install a bayonet style stick into the shifter

« on: November 13, 2008, 09:38:11 PM »

I recently purchased a rebuil kit for my 1969 hurst shifter.  I am at the point where I need to reinstall the bayonet style handle in the receiver.  Does anyone know how is this done? 

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Originality / Re: What is the correct coil for my COPO

« on: November 04, 2008, 04:12:08 PM »

Bob,

Thanks for the info.  I have the ASM and the 67-70 Master Parts Cat.  I guess I'll get copies of the others.

Hope things go well with the 67's.  Are they both numbers cars?  Rare?

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Originality / Re: What is the correct coil for my COPO

« on: November 03, 2008, 09:22:56 PM »

Thanks Bob.

Where did you find this information?  It may be helpful for me later to get additional help.

Thanks again,

Jim

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Originality / Re: What is the correct coil for my COPO

« on: November 03, 2008, 04:41:01 PM »

Hi Bob,

Thanks for the reply.

The car is a 9561 MN COPO, which is the 427 CI engine with the M-22 4-speed trtansmission. 
The distributor is aluminum with points. 



Jim

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Originality / What is the correct coil for my COPO

« on: November 02, 2008, 03:20:14 AM »

I am restoring a 1969 COPO.  One of the missing components is the coil.  I've look through the assembly manual and the parts manual and have researched other books only to be disappointed because I didn't find the answer.  Does anyone know which coil is correct, the 270 or the 293?

Thanks!

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Maintenance / Re: 1969 Hurst rebuild

« on: July 04, 2008, 04:38:58 PM »

Thanks for the replies.  I purchased a rebuild kit and assumed that I could use a feeler gauge.  Strapping may be better because it's stiffer.  William, you're right I don't really need the drawing,  just thought it would be nice to have.  Thanks again for your replies.

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Maintenance / 1969 Hurst rebuild

« on: July 03, 2008, 02:54:44 PM »

Hi,
I am trying to find a brake down detailed drawing of the original Hurst shifter for my 1969 camaro.  I want to rebuild it.  I know I can get it done without it but as I get older, I am tending to research more before I jump into things. 

I have not started yet.  My first concern is; How do I get the bayonet style handle out of the lever?  Does anyone know this?  The rest won't be an issue.  If anyone can tell me where to get the drawing, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks

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Originality / Re: Speedometer Gear Reduction Unit

« on: March 23, 2008, 03:38:10 PM »

Thanks Everyone.
It seems that that maybe this piece may be a difficult, (if not impossible) part to find.  The picture posted from COPO is quite different that the boxes I have seen for sale.  This car is so correct that it is most important that I find  one of these. I will continue to check for additional responses and share my story with you as the restoration continues.  This is an awesome car.  It is a 9561 COPO with 21,000 original miles.  It spent a couple of its first years on the drag strip and until I found it has been sitting inside for the remainder of its life.  It is absolutely rust free and it was not all cut up when it was raced.  It has beed certified and well documented by COPO connection.   So far iIt has been educational and fun. 

 

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Originality / Re: Speedometer Gear Reduction Unit

« on: March 22, 2008, 04:36:01 AM »

Thanks for the link 68Zproject.

I'm wondering about the #6476736.  Do you know what the numbers on the gear box (1:.777) designate?  I'm guessing that these numbers refer to the gear ratio of the box.  The few gear boxes I've seen for sale don't have the #6476736 on them.  Is that number the GM number?  Will the #6476736 number be a 1:.666 or 1:.777 or a different one?  So far, the gear boxes I've seen for sale don't have part numbers listed with them.  The just show pictures of the unit and the numbers on them are 666 or similar.  If I new which gear ratio I needed, I may be able to find one using that # if the GM part # isn't listed.  From what I have read on the page you refered me to, I believe I need the 6476736 gear box for my COPO.

Thanks for your help! 

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Originality / Re: Speedometer Gear Reduction Unit

« on: March 22, 2008, 04:18:24 AM »

Thanks Jeff,

Do you know what the numbers on the gear box (1:.666) designate?  I'm guessing that these numbers refer to the gear ratio of the box.  The few gear boxes I've seen for sale don't have the #6476736 on them.  Is that number the GM number?  Will the #6476736 number be a 1:.666 or 1:.777 or a different one?

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Originality / Speedometer Gear Reduction Unit

« on: March 19, 2008, 04:11:32 AM »

I'm new to this so my apologies if I'm in the wrong spot.

I viewed the gear reduction unit Q&A's and didn't find the info I need so I will ask my question.  I'm restoring a 69 Camaro and I want to make sure I get the correct reduction gear unit.

1.  This car was built with F70x14 tires, M22 Transmission and a 4.10:1 rear gear ratio.
2.  Do the gear boxes have date codes on them?
3.  Does anyone know the correct part No. for the gear box that I need?
4.  What about the speedometer gear?  I am confused about the gear.  Should it be an 8 or 9 tooth gear?

Thanks for any help you can give me on this.

 

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Restoration / Re: Speedometer gear box

« on: January 31, 2008, 02:51:50 AM »

Thanks! The car does have 14" tires.

The transmission is a M22. 

I want to make sure I get the correct pieces while assembling this car.  During my research, I have found contradicting info on this.