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Restoration / 67 Pace Car Door Decal install advice needed

« on: May 21, 2023, 09:32:30 PM »

Hi peeps, long time no post.   I finished my 1967 RS/SS Conv project a few years ago and finally decided to put pace car decals on it as I suspect my car was one of those dealer replicas. That and I like the decals. Anyways, I bought a set from Camaro Central and it turns out that they are OER brand.  Probably doesn't matter.   So I need to determine if they are the kind that involves wetting the panel or if they are just the stick on type. When I peel the backer back they look stick on, but are they?   Would the wetted kind feel sticky?

Here are some pics. The backer reads "orajet"

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General Discussion / repo 4 clip 67 trim rings - attachment issues.

« on: August 16, 2020, 06:32:15 PM »

Has anyone tried the repo 4 clip 67 trim rings on 68 rally wheels?  I bought a repo set that looks great, but I just can't get them to go on.  I've tried bending the clips to get them to hug the lip of the wheel to no avail.

Attached are pictures of the repos and a picture of clip form an original 67.

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Originality / 1108338 starter housing - 1967 SS350 4spd - what's it look like

« on: February 12, 2020, 11:19:49 PM »

I bought a correct data coded 1108338 starter (7D6) for my 67 RS/SS Conv.  350 4spd, 621 bellhousing.  the snout for it has 2 bolt holes for mounting. 1 long 1 short.  I'm seeing pictures for 1108338's with 2 bolt and 3 bolt. my 350 block has 3 mounting holes. All I see the repo places sell are 2 long bolts for BB and 1 long/1 short for SB except 350 with no mention of 350.  Can anyone please show me what the correct starter housing is supposed to look like? and perhaps the hardware as well?

thanks
Chris
 
ebay examples below.  2 bolt version is from a vette

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Originality / Correct Vac Advance unit - 67 SS350 Manual Trans

« on: January 17, 2020, 05:00:38 PM »

I finally got my hands on the correct date coded 1111168 distributor for my 67 RS/SS 350 Conv 4spd manual trans convertible project.  The vacuum advance is no good (horribly rusted).  It is an MS400-15 stamped unit, which I believe is correct for my application based on forum searches. I am having trouble trying to locate a functional replacement for it.  I don't even know the original  GM part number for it. Forum searches don't seam to yield enough info.  Any hep would be appreciated.
thanks
Chris

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Originality / Rear interior panel trim screws.

« on: November 06, 2019, 08:31:33 PM »

When I got my 67 RS/SS Conv the interior had been gutted since it spent most of its life as a drag car. The original rear interior trim panels (aka armrest panels) were long gone, but the trim screws were left installed. The screws that were there are not the kind I am used to seeing.  They were the ones on the right in the picture below.  I am used to seeing them with chrome washers with a wave on them like the ones on the left.
Are they supposed to be like the ones on the right or the left for my Norwood 06C convertible ? 

Note: The other pictures show where I found them.  I only have 6.

any insight ?

thanks
Chris

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Originality / Mysterious clamp on undercarriage

« on: October 03, 2019, 07:10:47 PM »

I've keep seeing this clip on 1967 cars, but it never seems to be there for any reason. It's not shown in the 67AIM. You would think it's there for the parking brake cable, but the clamp doesn't open up enough to hold one. That and the cable doesn't reach.  maybe it was out there to temporarily hold  the brake line out of the way during the subframe install?

Any insight would be appreciated.

thanks
Chris

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Originality / Tail Light Housing Plugs

« on: September 07, 2019, 02:21:55 PM »

I noticed that the tail light housings on my 67 are missing all but one of these plugs.  Not sure what they are for and where I can get some.  I've seen them in lots of pictures tail lights, but no one seems to have inquired about them on the forums.  Any idea for a source ?  maybe just some cigarette butts (unused)?  Please advise, Chris

Note: I stole the picture from them web and circled the parts of concern.....

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Originality / Dash Top Clips - 1967 Conv

« on: July 17, 2019, 05:13:33 PM »

I am in the process of putting my 67 RS/SS conv back together which I received as a shell. A lot of pieces were removed when it was used as a drag car in the 70's.  It's a true factory RS/SS 350-4spd, ermine white with deluxe interior with a blue top. Pretty much looked like a Pace Car Replica but without the heritage. All I have is the AIM as a guide to gather the parts and put it back together.

I got the pictures of these clips from a similar car on the web. Can anyone tell me what these clips under the dash pad are for on a 67 ?  The only thing I can think of is that perhaps they are for a glove box light wire.

thanks
Chris

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Restoration / 67 SS 350 spark plug wire stands

« on: March 11, 2019, 06:49:14 PM »

Hi Guys,

I'm trying to figure out what the correct RH spark plug wire stand is for my June 67 RS/SS 350 Camaro is supposed to be.  I am seeing 2 versions. One that attaches to the valve cover and one that bolts to the right rear intake bolt.  I know that the later is used in 68, but I am wondering if it was more of a late 67 model year change over ?


thanks
Chris

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Restoration / bypass hose fitting painted ? -1967 350

« on: February 20, 2019, 03:09:22 PM »

Is the fitting in the below picture supposed to be painted with the engine or left as shown? 1967 SS350


Note: this is not my engine. it's a reference photo I found on the web
thanks
Chris

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Restoration / 1967 Norwood Underbody color - I wouldn't ask it I could find it in the archives

« on: January 30, 2019, 08:58:59 PM »

I have a 1967 RS/SS 350 4-spd Conv built in Norwood 06C. It's built just like a pace car replica, but isn't one for obvious reasons.  When I got the car the undercarriage was sandblasted, so I have nothing to use as a reference.  In the archives all I find are 68/69 LOS cars and they all kind of look like the orange car below.  The trans tunnel is gray, the outboard areas are black (over the gray) and then there is body color overspray.  My car is an RS/SS so I would expect black overspray on top of all of that at the rockers.

So if this is correct for my car then I would have to perform the following:
note: My car's undercarriage is currently in DP90LF black primer.

1) Coat entire undercarriage in Gray Primer DP50LF
2) Coat just outer floor pans with 30% Gloss Black. leave trans tunnel and trunkpan in gray.
3) Overspray undercarriage from left side, right side, wheel houses & tail panel with body color (my case white)
4) Overspray 30% Gloss Black while blacking out firewall.
5) Overspray 30% Gloss Black at rockers as part of rocker blackout for RS cars only...

The only thing that confuses me is step 2.  I don't see why the factory would have done this. it's certainly not in JohnZ's article.

please advise.
-Chris

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Restoration / 1967 defrost duct mounting picture needed

« on: May 15, 2018, 12:20:34 PM »

I am working on a 67 rs/ss convertible that was gutted of all it's interior when it was converted to a drag car. I am in the process of gathering all of the missing interior pieces to properly bring it back to its original condition.  I recently got a good used defroster "Y" duct and a heater box.  I also bought a nice repo firewall insulation from Camaro Specialties.

I've had to make some repairs to the firewall, so I need drill some holes and test fit the defrost duct and heater box before paint.  I need to see what the lower bracket mounting looks like with the heater box out.  Is there supposed to be cutout in the firewall insulation ? Does it screw through the insulation ? etc.  The AIM for 67 is no help.  All the pictures I can find online are for a 69, which has the braccket screwed to the heater box and not the firewall.

thanks
Chris

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Restoration / 1967 Muncie speedo cable hole question

« on: December 14, 2017, 07:07:56 PM »

I am wondering if someone can clear this up for me.  In 1967 if the car did not come with a Muncie transmission, would the 1" hole in the firewall at the transmission tunnel not be drilled by the factory ?  refer to picture

The reason why I am asking is that I have a 2LG 4P convertible dismantled to the bones and am trying to convince myself that it was a true RS/SS. It is missing the nose and the original running gear.  The muncie speedo cable hole was covered with a piece of metal riveted to the firewall, but the speedo cable was routed to the right of the column and there are holes for the speedo cable clamps at the center of the firewall (next the Muncie hole) and on the right side of  the transmission tunnel. I am thinking these holes would only be dimples if the car was an L30/M20 with a 327. I did read the L30/M20 article, but it wasn't clear about the holes.

thanks
Chris