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Restoration / Rally Wheel Paint

« on: December 04, 2021, 01:53:39 PM »

Restoring my original YH wheels. Looks like the wheel was dipped in semigloss black, then the front of the wheel was painted with the Argent silver, hence the over spray often seen on the back side of the wheel. Can anyone confirm this?

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Restoration / Looking for clutch adjustment problem help

« on: September 08, 2021, 12:43:25 AM »

Looking to see if anyone else has seen this problem and has suggestions. This is a full restoration of a 1969 Camaro Z/28. Engine rebuild (DZ), shifter rebuild (Hurst Competition Plus). New clutch, pressure plate, GM clutch fork (GM part number 3892632), throwout bearing. Verified the following are all correct: clutch fork pivot ball (short one), adjusting rod, bell crank, clutch pedal, upper clutch push rod.

The problem is that there is not enough travel in the clutch pedal. There should be play at the top of the clutch pedal travel (foot off the pedal to engagement of the throwout bearing) and play at the bottom of travel (pedal pushed to the floor) before the clutch engages. The best I can get is no play at the top of travel (i.e., throwout bearing is against pressure plate fingers) and the clutch begins to engage at the floor. Seems like pressing the clutch pedal does not pivot the clutch fork enough. Any ideas?

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Restoration / Reproduction Interior Rear Panel Installation Challenges

« on: July 21, 2019, 05:15:07 PM »

I am installing reproduction (PUI) interior panels (standard interior). The panels do not match the profile of the body at the door jamb. In the first attached picture, I show the profile of  the body at the door jamb. In the second photo, I show the panel installed. Note the gap between the panel and the body. This gap is too large and doesn't allow installation of the ribbing. In  the 3rd attached image, I show an original interior. The Panel contour matches the profile of the body.

Anyone else encountered this problem ? What was the solution? Does someone make better reproduction panels?

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Restoration / What is this firewall penetration for?

« on: December 30, 2016, 09:07:28 PM »

This one inch penetration is located at the bottom left corner of the fuse box connector (looking at firewall from the engine compartment). Picture is attached. To the left of this hole is the clutch rod boot. Anyone know the purpose of this hole?

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Maintenance / Pitman Arm to Steering Box Spacing

« on: November 28, 2015, 03:03:19 PM »

I just attached the pitman arm to my rebuilt steering box. The spacing between the pitman arm and the steering box after tightening is about 5/8 inch. On my other Z, the pitman arm spacing is much less. Is this OK or do I need to correct this? See picture below.

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Restoration / Repro Door hinges

« on: November 12, 2013, 12:03:45 AM »

Like many have reported on this site, I continue to be disappointed with many reproduction parts. Why can't these suppliers get this stuff right?

Anyway, can anyone recommend a good source for reproduction door hinges? Mine are pretty worn.

Thanks in advance,

John

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Restoration / Help finding replacement part

« on: August 07, 2013, 02:13:02 AM »

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement "seal" for a 1969 Camaro? It can be found in the AIM on UPC 11/13, Sheet B1, Part #6. The GM part number is 3949606. It clips on to the firewall below the steering wheel. Here is a picture of the old part:

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Restoration / Source for Radio Lens

« on: February 12, 2013, 02:30:28 AM »

I am about to have an original AM/FM radio restored. The date code on the radio is 6914 (14th week of 69). As I understand it, this model has a "late lens", part number 7311160. I also understand this part is hard to locate. Anyone know of a source?

Thanks in advance for any help.

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Restoration / '69 Camaro console ash tray

« on: June 20, 2010, 11:54:39 AM »

Anyone know where I can get an original or NOS ash tray? Need one for Nationals this week.

Thanks,

John

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Restoration / Trunk Divider Punchouts

« on: March 01, 2010, 03:37:41 PM »

Just confirming a few things:

1. The cardboard trunk dividers on '69 Camaro Z/28s did NOT have jute backing, and
2. The two punchouts in the dividers SHOULD be punched out.

Also, I got the cardboard from Rick's and installed it this past weekend. The punch outs for the hangers were in the wrong locations. Since they are hidden behind the seat frame, I just cut new holes. Will I be OK at Nationals?

Thanks,

John

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Restoration / Front bucket seat strap

« on: February 02, 2010, 03:47:45 AM »

On a 69 Z/28, passenger seat, left side there is a strap between the seat bottom and back that prevents the seat back from striking the dash when tilted forward. Anyone know where you can buy these straps?

Thanks!

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Restoration / Flywheel Cover plate bolts color for '69 302 DZ

« on: December 22, 2009, 10:07:47 PM »

My cover plate is black and I learned at Nationals this year that it should be orange. What about the bolts? I presume the engine was assembled with the cover plate and bell housing, then painted? So, they should also be orange?

Thanks.

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Restoration / Coil Spring and Driveshaft Paint

« on: November 30, 2009, 06:14:36 PM »

At Camaro Nationals this year, I lost points in Legends class for painted coil springs and driveshaft. ('69 z/28).

My options are:

1. Do nothing. Unfortunately, the points are non-trivial. Also, it's bugging me that it's not correct.
2. Remove the paint. Several people have indicated that rust will appear within days.
3. Remove paint, re-paint with clear coat. My experience is that rust will appear, albeit slower than with no clear coat.
4. Remove paint, re-paint with natural looking paint.

I will be removing the coil springs anyway to shorten them a bit.

Several questions:

What have others done?

Is there a paint that the judges will accept? If so, what this the brand and model of paint?

Any other advice?

Thanks.

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Restoration / What part of 1969 Camaro Console should be flocked?

« on: November 28, 2009, 11:10:14 PM »

Is the storage tray in the console supposed to be flocked? How about the seat belt cavity? Anything else? On TeamCamaro, someone claimed the underside of the storage tray lid should also be flocked. Is this true?

Thanks for your help.

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General Discussion / Location of Z/28 Emblem on RS Front Grille

« on: September 09, 2009, 04:54:01 PM »

At Nationals, had discussion with Ken L. regarding location of emblem in the grille. Looks like it may actually be one grid location to the left (closer to the center) on an RS vs. the non-RS. Can anyone confirm this? If so, why?

Jerry's book has a picture of an RS front grille (looks like the picture may have been from 1969) and it looks like it is one grid location to the left.