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Decoding/Numbers / 1968 z28 harmonic balencer date

« on: October 24, 2012, 09:10:52 PM »

I have a 1968 z28 302,    i was checking numbers on my harmonic balencer ,    8 inch diameter  it has a J7  stamping    maybe sept 1967?   does this sound correct for a  03c car?   thanks for any input.

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Restoration / 302 FACTORY ROCKER ARMS

« on: February 24, 2010, 06:08:41 PM »

I was  checking in my gm parts book about 302 factory rocker arms  part#3974290  it states that the rocker arms have a  "V" stamped at the end of rocker.      i recently saw some on ebay that sold  and they had a "O"  stamped at the end of the rocker.   does anyone know the diffrence?   thanks for any input.

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Decoding/Numbers / 1968 Z28 CARB DATES

« on: February 19, 2010, 06:58:08 PM »

I got rid of original carb many years back,   and i'm looking for replacement?   my 68 z28 is an 03c date.  how many weeks should i go back on date?    is early jan to early        thanks

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Restoration / 68 z28 gas tank

« on: January 11, 2010, 06:51:18 PM »

i need some opinions on replacing my original dated gas tank, which has many small dents and probably some rust inside.  should i try to restore the original or i have the option to buy an original 3912377 gm tank in the box for 250.00?  help me out guys.  thanks

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Decoding/Numbers / Decode 5679142 manual steering box

« on: August 06, 2009, 05:39:01 PM »

I was trying to decode a manual steering box i picked up.  maybe you guys can help me ?    i see the box number 5679142   there is an 8 above that and   a 199 below that,  I guess the 8 is the year and 199 is the julian day.  but what does the a2048 stamp mean?     thanks for any input.   vince

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Originality / 68 FIREBIRD VS 68 CAMARO FRONT SEATS

« on: April 29, 2008, 04:11:54 PM »

i just wanted to see if someone has used 68 front firebird seats cores  and put new cushions and covers for a camaro on and how it worked?      thanks

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Originality / 1968 camaro front seats question

« on: March 19, 2008, 10:13:12 PM »

would anyone know if i can take front seats from a 69 camaro, take the head rest and mount off   and put 68 cushions and covers on it and make it look original ,   or maybe someone could tell me  the height of the back part of the seat on a 68 camaro    thanks alot

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Originality / 68 Z28 MANUAL STEERING

« on: February 28, 2008, 09:04:35 PM »

A question for the  camaro steering experts.  I want to know if my 68 z28 has the right parts on it for the quick ratio steering.   the steering box is a #5679142 manual box,  right now about 6 turns lock to lock,    the steering arms are #3902520 and #3902519  and i replace the pitman arm long ago with an aftermarket  which looks to measure about 5.25,    now if i found a long pitman arm #3953225 , would my steering  system be back to factory fast ratio?

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Decoding/Numbers / 68 Engine codes and dates

« on: February 19, 2008, 11:28:31 PM »

I have a question for you guys,  I just noticed the latest  68 mo block for sale on ebay,  the one in the 68 orphan section , well i noticed the casting date of  b 26 8 and the engine stamp  V0304MO   almost exact matching numbers as my 68z28 and they look normal, but the VIN #s  is where there is a big  difference  that vin# is 18n423426 and mine is 18n399959,  my question is how there could be such a large gap in the vin#s     thanks for any input

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Decoding/Numbers / YH WHEEL

« on: February 12, 2008, 11:18:32 PM »

I have 1 yh  15x7 ralley wheel  dated  k10   4  8   yh,    which i assumed  april 8 1970,    i thought the yh wheel was for 69 only,  would anyone know more info on this?   thanks for any info.

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Decoding/Numbers / Decode manual steering box

« on: January 28, 2008, 05:23:11 PM »

Hey guys maybe someone could help me decode a  manual steering box from 60s camaro,   the casting # on the bottom of box is 7809666  and looks like  maybe a date code 139   this box has a alumninum  top cover also,   thanks

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Decoding/Numbers / 68 Z REAR DIFF CODE

« on: January 15, 2008, 10:05:01 PM »

Hey guys maybe you can help me out,  i am trying to verify all my numbers on my 68z ,  the rear axle code reads   bu  0214g1  casting b78   which all matches the car  the part im not sure of is the code bu code, several books show the bu as a 3.37 and some show as 3.73   it has 3.73 in it now.   i am just looking to see if anyone has had the problem?  thanks for any input