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Originality / Center Link Inspection Markings?

« on: December 21, 2023, 07:32:44 PM »

Curious if there are any known consistent, correct inspection markings for the Center Link. Based on a few forum reviews and discussions with others, its not clear what if any consistent inspection markings have been found on the Center Link.

Here's an older forum on the topic: http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=17558.msg160038#msg160038

Here's some pictures of the Center Link and noted inspection markings from my '69 Camaro Z/28, Van Nuys build, 04B.

Note the Big Pink blob plus a few circular stripes with some yellow as well as the two white dots near the idler arm.

Thoughts? Are these correct and should I replicate?

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General Discussion / VN vs NOR Assembly/Production Differences?

« on: October 12, 2023, 03:36:51 PM »

The other day, I posted an update of my Z's progress on my IG account. An astute commenter asked if I have an LA (Van Nuys) built Z. I said yes and he responded "I noticed the direction of your engine pedestal (motor mount bracket) mounting bolts. Figured it must be LOS car..."

The AIM calls for the bolt heads to be on top of the bracket but VN installed the bolt heads on the underside of the frame with the nut on the top of the bracket.

With that, what are the other differences with how LA cars left the factory vs Norwood?

I aware of the following:
VN vs NOR:
- No X codes
- Trunk spatter paint differs (stringy vs blots/dots)
- No "PTB" stamp.
- Different Jack (Walker vs Universal)

What else? Any other differences on how the cars left the factory? Paint? Underside primers? Cowl stripe treatment? Stripes?

Appreciate any other updates - trying to ensure my Z is restored correctly per Van Nuys plant practices.

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Restoration / '69 RS Grill - NOS vs Reproductions?

« on: March 29, 2022, 10:07:07 PM »

I've been having some difficulty sourcing a nice '69 GM RS Grill. The one I recently purchased had poor plastic flow in the grill grates and I had to return it - see image, below. The vendor states the ones he has are all similar and have this defect.

So I'm leaning towards getting a reproduction grill. Can anyone here comment on the quality, fit n finish for the '69 RS grills? I am shooting for a higher-end restoration, so quality is important. Thanks!

New "NOS" GM RS Grill - note poor grill grate castings.

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General Discussion / Maybe the recent news on Inflation is real? $170K+ for Z/28's??

« on: May 19, 2021, 03:50:59 PM »

What's up with these prices? One actually sold for $171 on BAT:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-chevrolet-camaro-z-28-32/

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265163993805

While decent restorations and in all due respect to the sellers, they don't appear like exceptional restorations...

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Restoration / '69 Small Block Fan Shroud Restoration?

« on: August 24, 2020, 06:04:12 PM »

Unfortunately (assuming it's not factory graffiti), someone scratched "302" onto the top of the fan shroud. It's the original to the car (PN 3938615). Other than the 302 marking, it's in good shape. Any suggestions if this is repairable? I'm thinking to just sand it down and buff it out...are there any other techniques I could use to remove the "302" and restore the ABS material?

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Decoding/Numbers / '69 Z - Block Stampings?

« on: March 07, 2020, 04:49:54 AM »

How do these engine stamps look? Claims the block has been lightly decked...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/333533667660

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Decoding/Numbers / 837 Alternator - Legit?

« on: January 29, 2020, 07:39:08 PM »

Is this 837 Alternator stamping original?

I have an 04B LA Built Z, (V0328DZ engine build date). I think this date would be good for this engine build date for the LA Plant?

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General Discussion / CARACAS VENEZUELA Built '69?

« on: October 05, 2019, 11:03:09 PM »

I'm sure someone here knows more - interesting VIN. 12437JC102604 Had no idea they built Camaro's there. Not commenting on the asking price or condition....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/264484597226?_trksid=p11021.c100851.m5053&_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20170803121420%26meid%3Dc8a054bd88b44bf1acff65bd82072633%26pid%3D100851%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26b%3D1%26sd%3D274038307107%26itm%3D264484597226%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D11021&ul_noapp=true

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Restoration / Rally Sport brackets, light housings, vacuum tank - correct finish colors?

« on: September 12, 2019, 01:14:53 AM »

Getting ready to refinish the following Rally Sport parts - seems all are various hues of black.

Is 30% Gloss Black correct for these parts? (See pic below)
- Support Brackets (both small and long ones)
- Bell Crank Lever
- Headlight housing
- Vacuum Tank

And it seems the headlight bucket is more glossy - 60-70% or?

Can anyone confirm what's best to go with for the above?

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Restoration / Parking Brake Frame Guide Bar Finish?

« on: January 08, 2019, 05:24:09 PM »

Does anyone know what the correct finish is for the Parking Brake Frame Guide Bar? Mine had surface rust so I can really determine the original finish.

Based on variety of searches, I’ve seen the following finishes -

-   Painted black
-   Natural steal
-   Phospated
- Or?

I’m leaning towards phosphate, but not sure.

Reference Parking Brake Frame Guide - Cleaned/Surface Rust Removed:

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Decoding/Numbers / '68 RS Convert - What is this engine code??

« on: July 18, 2018, 10:49:30 PM »

Saw this '68 RS Convert on Barnfinds. It's also listed on Craigslist in Texas. While much is wrong or overstated/incorrect with the car, I can't figure out this engine stamp suffix - the M1 or MI. Is the partial VIN a re-stamp, or what is going on here? I can't find that M1 suffix code anywhere (I checked CRG, Colvin, etc).

I've called the owner and he read the VIN # and it's ...8N448565 which appears to match the partial VIN on the engine pad (assuming what appears to be a 0 is really a 6 - which if you blow up the image, it does appear to be a 6). But what is the suffix M1?

https://barnfinds.com/unrestored-survivor-1968-camaro-rs-convertible/

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General Discussion / One oddly modified '69

« on: April 01, 2017, 04:16:43 AM »

Strangely modified '69 on Barn Finds. But hey, claims to the POP.

http://barnfinds.com/oh-modified-1969-camaro/?utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_source=Newsletter+(Instant)&utm_medium=email&utm_content=titlelink

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Decoding/Numbers / '68 Camaro RS on eBay w/6K Tac

« on: March 21, 2017, 08:52:46 PM »

Interesting. Car is probably too far gone to determine what it could have been. Manual trans car, 6K tac. Old Z/28??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/112340875081?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

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Restoration / Standard '69 Steering Wheel - Gloss Black or?

« on: April 27, 2016, 04:35:49 PM »

I have one of those ultra-rare

standard black steering wheels with the rosewood shroud on my '69 RS Z w/deluxe interior. It had a few minor cracks on the back which I repaired w/PC 7 epoxy. Worked great. Now need to paint it.

Question - based on some the searches, the recommendations lean towards the SEM paints - any other suggestion for paint type?

Next, are the standard black steering wheels gloss black or some % gloss?

Thanks!

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Originality / Speedo Clip - Original?

« on: March 29, 2016, 10:32:40 PM »

The other day, I was preparing install a new speedometer cable and clips on the car. I thought I was missing 2 clips as I only had the original style from the firewall. However, when I retrieved the original speedometer cable, it had a very different clip still attached. See attached photos. Any chance this is original and the plant opted to use this style clip in lieu of the other style?

The only evidence I have that it could be original is that the hole in the tunnel for this clip is quite different than the hole of for the AIM style clip. It's smaller, and it's clear a sheet metal screw was used to attach it vs the other style which is pinched in.

For reference - '69 Van Nuys built Z, M22 trans, 04B prod date.

Speedometer Cable with clip still attached: