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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Strange Block Casting Number

« on: July 22, 2012, 03:55:35 PM »

Duh...

Thanks for clarification!

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Decoding/Numbers / Strange Block Casting Number

« on: July 22, 2012, 02:24:59 PM »

Hi there

Finally assembled all the numbers of my engine today while taking pictures of everything. Something about the engine block casting got me puzzled. My car is a very early 1969 SS/RS 350 (engine build date on the pad stamp indicates Sept 25) and it has the block casting number 3927185 GM 5 T. According to an article on CRG a 1969 350ci block should start with 393 though 

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks,


Ed

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Originality / Re: Importance of a Correctly Dated Carburetor

« on: July 20, 2012, 10:48:51 PM »

Ok, so in addition to that early 1969 Quadrajet I came across a late May 1968 7028212 DH carburetor. Would that one be a better match for a September 1968 built 69 Camaro or should I stick with the Jan 1969 version?

Any thoughts are greatly appreciated 

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Originality / Re: Importance of a Correctly Dated Carburetor

« on: July 20, 2012, 07:24:27 AM »

Many thanks!

I did some search on CRG myself but the only thing I found out is that carbs were usually produced before the VIN built date. The only thing puzzling me is that on the carburetor research topic here on CRG, 1968 Rochester Quadrajets were designed for the 350/295hp engine but I guess that the mid 1968 Quadrajet production actually should have changed to the 350/300hp engine, right?

Anyway, when I bought my car I never thought that I'd actually be buying a history project  but it sure is fun chasing after all those details.

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Originality / Re: To Cowl or not to Cowl

« on: July 20, 2012, 06:30:38 AM »

Thanks guys - guess I just keep an eye on the parts market to see if a SS Hood pops up. Until then I'll follow jacmac's advice and have enjoy the view down the (cowl) hood 

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Originality / Re: Importance of a Correctly Dated Carburetor

« on: July 19, 2012, 10:59:21 AM »

Many thanks guys - love the ride too. You can imagine that in Euroland where most engines are 4cyl the rumble of a V8 get heads turning 

69pace you nailed it, the 17059216 is exactly what's installed in my car. I did find an excellent remanufactured 69 Quadrajet with build date of 0069. I wonder though if this build date would make sense for an early 69 Camaro? 

My cars VIN indicates it was built in the Norwood plant in September 1968, so shouldn't the carb also have a September 1968 build date?


Thanks,

Ed

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Originality / Re: To Cowl or not to Cowl

« on: July 18, 2012, 05:27:04 PM »

Have to agree with that Gary, sure doesn't get old 

So I guess the general consensus is to get a SS Hood in order to improve resale value and while the paint is still in pretty good shape I like those hockey sticks more and more...

Thanks guys!

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Originality / To Cowl or not to Cowl

« on: July 18, 2012, 02:46:24 PM »

Hi everybody

As mentioned in my other post I recently acquired a nice numbers matching 1969 SS/RS 350 convertible. The car is an original export unit that was shipped end of 1968/beginning of 1969 to Switzerland where it was registered on March 1st 1969. Apart from a few details the car is in original condition. However thanks to Kurt and some other CRG members I found out that such an early production Camaro could not have been ordered with the Cowl Induction option.

While I love the "muscle car" looks of the hood I wonder if it would be better for it's resale value to get a 1969 SS Hood (a few are still offered on ebay). After all I "sold" the car to my wife as an  investment opportunity 

Really appreciate your thoughts,

Ed

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Originality / Importance of a Correctly Dated Carburetor

« on: July 18, 2012, 02:36:45 PM »

Dear all

I recently acquired a nice 1969 SS/RS 350 convertible that is numbers matching and has been left pretty unmolested over the years. However a few sins were committed probably in the 80's  namely the dash had been cut during the installation of a radio (NOS replacement has been ordered) the hood had been replaced (see my other post) and the carburetor had been replaced.

The carburetor's serial number 17059216 identifies it as a (carter manufactured) correct Rochester Quadrajet for an auto trans 350ci engine BUT with a production date of 1979. Since I'm pretty new to the car collectors scene I'd like to get your feedback if I should try to replace the carb with a correctly dated unit?

Thanks for your feedback,

Ed

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Originality / Re: Original 69 Space Saver Tire?

« on: June 11, 2012, 04:38:30 PM »

Thx Marty!

Strange, who would add such an expensive "wrong"item to a car?  I got my 69 SS/RS 350 with that tire. Well, I guess I can always sell it and try getting a matching one for the 69 Camaro.

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Restoration / Re: What do you call this lever and where might one get it?

« on: June 10, 2012, 06:05:30 PM »

Great!  Thx, Ed!

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Originality / Re: Original 69 Space Saver Tire?

« on: June 10, 2012, 04:29:35 PM »

And here's a close up...

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Originality / Original 69 Space Saver Tire?

« on: June 10, 2012, 04:29:12 PM »

Hello

My 69' Camaro SS/RS 350 had the following spare tire in it's trunk - from the numbers it lookes to me like a 71 version  Any idea?

Thanks,

Ed

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Restoration / What do you call this lever and where might one get it?

« on: June 10, 2012, 04:26:36 PM »

Hi everyone the following is probably more of a English course for me than anything else (sorry, I'm Swiss) 

What is the English name for the lever depicted in the attached pic? I believe it is used for the ventilation system. I need to get the exact name so that I can start looking for the piece on US part sites 

Thanks,

Ed

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: New Guy Needs Help Correlate Cowl/VIN with Options

« on: June 04, 2012, 04:27:40 PM »

You just made my day 

Btw, I remember seeing a post about a VIN database you are maintaining here on CMR - any chance I can submit my car's information for any future reference? I guess especially the slightly odd European export Cowl Tag might be of interest.

Many thanks again! Cheers,


Ed