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Originality / 1968 ss350 choke help

« on: October 03, 2021, 12:48:28 AM »

Hey guys,

I just restored my carburetor and installed it but can’t see how the choke installs. The choke is wanting to be closed all the time and the choke attachment to carb clip interferes with a tab on the carburetor arm.

Can someone show an image of the choke rod and clip with attachment point in the carb so I can make sure I install it correctly?

Thank you,
John

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Restoration / 1968 horn cap install

« on: March 08, 2020, 05:14:03 AM »

Hello

I’m in need of a little guidance. I can’t seem to figure out how to install the horn cap on the steering  a standard column with a three spoke comfort grip wheel. Am I missing anything or did I install something incorrectly?
I reviewed the assembly manual and it does not show the horn cap installation. I’ll post pics as soon as I can convert file types.

Thank you for your assistance.
John

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Originality / 68 Heater Hose AC bracket Location

« on: June 19, 2019, 07:31:32 PM »

hey everyone,

I was wondering if anyone ca guide me on where the below bracket was installed. I am missing this part and wasn't sure where it went. Must have missed it in the AIM.

1967 - 1968 AIR CONDITIONING HEATER HOSE RETAINING BRACE LOOP STRAP TO COMPRESSOR BRACKET, SMALL BLOCK 3853968
https://www.camarocentral.com/1967_1968_Camaro_AC_Heater_Hose_Retaining_Brace_p/enc-268.htm

Thanks, John

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Decoding/Numbers / Trim Tag question

« on: May 31, 2019, 05:30:59 PM »

Hey everyone,

I am decoding a car I am working on and it shows in the Paint portion of the tag the letters 'J-J' I understand that the first J would mean Rallye Green. What does the second J mean?

Thanks for your assistance,
John

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Originality / Power steering pump restoration

« on: July 06, 2017, 05:35:15 PM »

Three issues :

1 - I replaced my power steering pump so I could figure out how to restore the original. The original works great but is badly dented on the neck. It looks like it was pried on to tighten the belts at some point. Does anyone have any recommendations on repairing the neck of the pump? Are replacement necks available anywhere?

2- The aftermarket pump I am using in the mean time has the original cap on it. The fit is terrible. It is loose. Has anyone used an after market cap? Do they seal.

3- The cap is metal with small wings for grip to turn with a plastic dip tube. I have seen plastic as well as metal. Were the original caps metal? what finish is correct?

My intent was to run the repop pump until I complete the restoration on the original. thank you again for all you assistance.

John

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Originality / Alternator identification - 68 SS 350 AC

« on: July 05, 2017, 01:30:42 PM »

Hey guys,

I am in search of an alternator that would be correct for a 1968 SS 350 with AC.  my earlier notes show one of these listed
1100794
1100796
1100814

What would be the correct alternator for this application?

I was waiting until my replacement alt went bad to replace it and it did this weekend. If I can find a case I can always rebuild it but would like to put the correct one in to start with this time.

Ant help is appreciated.

Thank You,
John

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Originality / 68 fan clutch with AC

« on: February 13, 2011, 04:46:57 PM »

Hey team,

 I am looking for a rebuildable fan clutch for a 1968 SS 350 with AC. I have come across many and keep buying the wrong ones as I do not know what this clutch looks like.

Can anyone inform me as to what they looked like? I was informed that the after market ones are a new design for this application and are visually incorrect.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
John

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Originality / 69 fan clutch up for auction

« on: February 13, 2011, 01:16:36 AM »

69 Fan Clutch in nice shape, not sure how rare these are so I figured I would share.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170597936663&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT

Cheers,
John

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General Discussion / Chid seat in 1st gen

« on: August 12, 2010, 01:58:57 AM »

Anyone have recommendations on how best to travel with a three year old in a 1st gen safely? I have been using a car seat facing forward but the front seat doesn't slide forward enough for him any more. I was thinking of trying a booster but have not seen anyone using one locally. Any thoughts on what to do? Traveling with my son is one of the things I enjoy most about having the ride because of how excited he gets to go cruising.

Thanks,
John

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Originality / 68 Emission Decal

« on: July 06, 2010, 02:10:34 AM »

I had a partial emission decal with no part number readable on my 1968 SS 350 non A.I.R. with AC. I am having a difficult time finding the correct replecament.
Unless I have read it wrong, the Part # listed in the 68 AIM is 3927740 Would this be for a 68 350?
I ordered a replacement based on application and received a poor quality replacement with Part #3927738
I ordered again from a different seller by application and got Part # 3932352

Can anyone tell me if one of these would be correct if there is a seller that has a correct replacement or one that you can order by GM part # for a replacement?

Thanks for any help,
John

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Originality / Underhood core support and radiator seal

« on: July 03, 2010, 03:50:59 PM »

I just read this topic: 1969 Under hood weather stripping and decals

I have a 1968 AC Camaro with 07D build date. The radiator support has factory stamped holes in the top and the seal is fastened with clips exactly as is shown in the 69 AIM. The Support has the end plates with staples as shwon is the 68 AIM to prevent air flow between the fender and core support opening. It is a blend between what I see in the 68 and the 69 AIMs. Does anyone else have an example of a late 68 with the same approach? I suspect that this would be a running change as the improvements were made for the soon to start production for 69. Any thoughts on this?

The only thing that is missing is the 3937127-8 (seal R. & L.H.). This I have never seen. Does anyone have an example of these self adhesived seals. I am mostly curious as to the material that was used.

Thanks for all your support,
John

Added: I just came across this thread:
http://camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=1726.0;all

My example plays into what Phillip is suggesting and the examples of late 68s having core suports with holes for clips to be used on the seal for AC cars.

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Originality / 68 350 SS Fan application

« on: June 30, 2010, 05:09:59 PM »

A little help needed. I am missing the fan and clutch for a 1968 350 SS with AC.

I have come across 2 that are available; both sellers claim the same application  as well as claiming part # 3789562 but vary substantially in price. They look the same to me in pictures except one has 5 rivets and the other 4. I have attached a picture of both. The one pictured in the CRG report has 4 rivets as well. Did the rivet count vary?

Does anyone know which fan is correct for my application?

Were part #s stamped on the fans that can be used as verification?

Any help is appreciated,
John

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Mild Modifications / Aftermarket Guages in 68 Auto

« on: August 28, 2009, 01:53:40 PM »

This is for a 1968 SS350 with auto column shift, no guages and the wood grain finish on instrument panel. Suggestions welcome.

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Originality / Heat pipe fastener ID needed

« on: August 11, 2009, 06:36:02 PM »

Does any one know what the fastener used to hold the stove pipe to the heat stove was?
Application: 1968 sb 350 4 barrel

What finish did the Heat Stove have from the factory?

Thanks for your help.

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Originality / Heat Stove Identification

« on: July 21, 2009, 07:37:24 PM »

Can any one tell me if this looks like the correct heat stove for a 68 350 with auto trans?

It looks different than the illustration in the AIM.