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General Discussion / SS hood louvers

« on: April 02, 2017, 10:03:47 PM »

hello, does anyone know if someone or company makes a SS hood louver gasket for a 68 SS made of plastic (like a 67) instead of the sticky back foam gasket ? -------Thanks?

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General Discussion / steering arms

« on: July 16, 2016, 12:29:42 AM »

Hi guys, I have a pair of steering arms with numbers 3902969 and3902970. Does anybody know what these arms go to ? I cant find these numbers anywhere including on the [ Pozziracing] site. I got them off a 68 BB man. steering car.They measure over 7 in. from ctr. of spindle to tie rod hole. Any help would be appreciated.    ------------thanks---------------dan the man

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General Discussion / 5 1/4 in. pittman arm

« on: February 02, 2016, 12:59:36 AM »

hello, can anyone describe the correct procedure to measure a pittman arm. I have received 2 arms supposedly 5 1/4 inches. I measured them using 2 parallel    lines c/l of large hole and c/l of stud.I sent the first one back to hbc and they sent another just like the first one. WTF, does anyone know where the measurements are centered to? Does anyone have one that measures 5 1/4 in center of hole and center of stud? Waiting for some clarity. Thanks--------------------Dan-the-Man

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General Discussion / NCRS SHIPPING DATA

« on: May 01, 2015, 01:33:16 AM »

Hi guys! Just got my shipping data. Does anyone know which dealer with code 15 in zone 16 sometime in 68 & up was? My report states production date of 04/02/68 which is correct. The name and address of the dealer is  shown as Alamance Motors Inc. in Burlington, North Carolina. I Looked on the internet and found it was incorporated in 1987 ! Maybe part of family? Any help would be appreciated. Alamance is a county in N.C.  Thanks---------- dan the man.                   

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Originality / rear shocks

« on: February 28, 2013, 01:42:06 AM »

Hi guys, what is the correct lower mounting for a 68 5 leaf shock? Is it a stud mounted in the shock or a double threaded bolt with 2 nuts and individual bushings?What about orig. part number?                      Thanks; Dan-the-man

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General Discussion / wood steering wheels

« on: September 09, 2011, 02:19:04 AM »

Hi. Does anyone have any opinion on re-pro wood steering wheels? Is there an acceptable brand that is closest to original? I don't feel like spending $$$$$$$ on a cracked-up original. Congrats. Jerry on your class win at Indy. We were parked almost next to you-F/SA--STOCK ELIMINATOR-  09 Challanger drag-pak.       Thanks, dan-the-man

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Decoding/Numbers / decoding/numbers

« on: January 24, 2010, 04:48:52 AM »

Hi, My car body has a build date of 04A on the trim tag. The first week in April 68 started on a monday. The last 6 numbers on the VIN tag is 407219,  Norwood built 1968  RS/SS 396,325hp. The sequential unit number is 107276. What would be the assembly date of the complete car Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

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Restoration / R.S. vac. headlights

« on: August 27, 2009, 02:50:40 AM »

Hi, does anyone know where I can find a vac. (T) for a 68 R.S. headlamp covers? It's the one that goes in front of the rad. support on pass. side. The p/n in the assenbly manual is 3929938.  I don't want a universal type that you cut to size!        Thanks, D.T.M.

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Restoration / m22 transmission

« on: November 20, 2008, 02:49:09 AM »

Hello everyone, does anybody know who sells a Muncie re-build kit for a m22 ?  Rick's says that their kit, RC-114 for a m21 is different.  What is different?

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Originality / Head bolts

« on: August 21, 2008, 03:57:17 AM »

Can anyone tell me the correct marking and configuration on the head bolts for (1) 1968 325 hp and (2) 1970 454. I'm pretty sure they both have a + sign . Do both engines use the same bolt?  Recessed head?  Thanks!

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Originality / Big Block Radiators

« on: August 21, 2008, 03:43:18 AM »

Can anyone clarify this; A CRG research report states that a 68 big block w/ac comes equipped with a 23 in. 4 row straight neck radiator. According to Rick's First Gen,it's supposed to come with the curved neck type. What is the final answer?

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Originality / originality

« on: August 17, 2008, 11:50:50 PM »

Hi guys, I'm restoring 2 big blocks, 1 is a 68 325hp (2-12-8)  and the other is a 70 454 (9-14-9). My question is ,what is the correct head bolt marking and head configuration? Thanks for any help!

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Originality / radio bezels in originality

« on: August 11, 2008, 03:56:37 AM »

My 68 rs/ss (04A)  has a woodgrain dash panel and ash tray. It also has a woodgrain radio bezel. Was this original to this model? It looks factory!

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General Discussion / bumpers

« on: June 10, 2008, 02:21:34 AM »

What;s the deal on repro. bumpers for first gens.? Are they worth anything or do you need to re-chrome? I know there are subtle difs. in a 67&68 but nobody offers separate bumpers