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Originality / 1969 Deck Lid Emblem

« on: June 01, 2011, 04:27:50 PM »

I noticed some 1969 have an emblem on the deck lid, while some do not. I currently do not and am also seeing it in assembly manual yet it does not specify if it was standard. I have the rear spoiler. Saw a few strings where this was mentioned, yet could not find my answer.
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Restoration / 69 SS hood ornament gasket

« on: July 23, 2010, 06:03:35 PM »

My hood is leaking and assume I have no, or need to replace the gasket at the SS hood ornament, as I tightened the little screws ans it is still leaking. Does anyone recomend which one is best to install? The little nuts on the threaded studs look like they can get damaged easily, I suspect take care on removal and install? Can I buy these little nuts as well I suspect.
Thanks

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Restoration / Underhood Light

« on: July 15, 2010, 05:44:56 AM »

I just bought an underhood light kit, it has what seems to be a place for a fuse along the wire, I pulled it open and it appears the fuse is broken and stuck ion one side? What should I be seeing in this when I pull it apart?

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Maintenance / TH400 slipping

« on: June 16, 2009, 06:49:08 PM »

My tranny just started to slip in 2nd gear when I manual shift getting on the car hard Saturday. Flet normal under normal driving condistions. The fluid level is OK (maybe a tinybit overfilled, not much at all) , looks and smells fine, has only about 1,800 miles on the tranny and motor, yet done a few years ago before I bought the car. Should I drop the pan and replace filter and fluid, look for any damage, what would I look for?...Local quotes are $1,200 to rebuild, can bands be adjusted, servo-pin?
Thanks, I am learning as I go here, could tackle some work, just tranny work is out of my league I think.

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Originality / Under Hood Lamp

« on: May 26, 2009, 04:26:36 PM »

I am seeking information on location for underhood lamp and the wirting route, where it was getting hooked up, etc... any photos?
1969 BB SS
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Originality / 1969 sound system stock

« on: March 17, 2009, 04:13:06 PM »

I have a 1969 convertible w/ AM/FM push button radio. I have 2 little speakers under the dash. Did this year come w/ kick panel or rear speakers as a stock option? I would like to add some if stock, and not have the interior appear other than original. I saw speaker brackets for rear speakers for convertibles on Rick's.
Thanks for your insight.

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Maintenance / 1969 Big Block Failed to Start!

« on: November 28, 2008, 04:50:29 PM »

I just obtained a 396 Camaro, I drove it to work this week to show some people at work...fueled up at a gas station after the rush hour commute in the city and the car would not start! When I turned the key I had zero response, no clicking, no noise...the dreaded silence. I was in a pin stripe suit and tie, had no tools and was stuck. After about 5-10 minutes, it started again and got home no problem. Does this symptom seem like what I just learned about called STARTER HEAT SOAK? If so, should I install a heat shield? I also read that it may be the wires that get too hot coming from the starter more than the soleniod itself, should I wrap those wires and confirm a good ground, no paint on the block, etc?
Thanks.

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Originality / 1969 trunk lid?

« on: November 03, 2008, 08:15:51 PM »

When I open my trunk, the trunk lid does not "pop" open, is the weight of the spoiler preventing this, or does this car's trunk not pop open?
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Restoration / Radiator Paint Chipping Off

« on: November 03, 2008, 05:25:50 PM »

I just obtained a restored 1969. It had about 600 miles since it was gone through, I now have placed about 300 miles on the car. The paint on the top of the radiator is flaking off exposing bare metal. Should I pull the radiator and strip as much as possible and paint again. Do we suspect the paint was not high heat paint and that is why this ocurring?
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Maintenance / Wiper Motor

« on: October 23, 2008, 08:05:19 PM »

I just obtained a 69' .
When the wipers are turned off, are they supposed to return to the down position, or just stop at the loacation on the windshield when/where I turned them off?
Thanks

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Restoration / 1969 Front Spoiler

« on: October 20, 2008, 05:52:57 PM »

I just purchased a 1969 RS/SS Convertible. The front spolier is damaged and I would like to replace it. I would like one that is flexible and also looks as orginal as possible, this one is hard plastic, and pulling out of a driveway, if it scrapes again, it is damaged and I would then need to get another one. I saw one at Rick's first generation for $34.99, seems reasonable price, yet shipping may be costly?
Thanks for any input and where others have found success (or dissapointments).

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Decoding/Numbers / Cowl Tag Looks Odd?

« on: September 12, 2008, 05:45:18 AM »

I am looking at a very clean 1969 camaro to buy, yet the cowl tag is alerting to me, it is missing the following at the bottom. It makes me leary! Build date is 01C (January 3rd week)

          GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

     CERTIFIES TO THE DEALER THAT THIS VEHICLE

 CONFORMS TO ALL U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY

    STANDARDS APPLICABLE AT TIME OF MANUFACTURE