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Originality / VIN stamp location

« on: July 16, 2012, 12:38:39 PM »

There's a '69 Pacecar for sale with a pic of the engine pad stamp. 
It shows the engine code on the left and the VIN to the right. Looks real enough but I thought the VIN stamp at Norwood was relocated to the rough cast by the oil filter around Dec. '68.   This is a late Feb. assembly. What gives?

I'll post a pic shortly.

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Originality / 69 Z restamp?

« on: February 12, 2012, 06:18:52 PM »

I was always under the impression that the engine block and trans were, as a matter of routine, VIN-stamped at Norwood with the same tool.  And, that the fonts would then be identical. So if the 2 are of completely different fonts, I am inclined to assume restamp.  Am I correct?

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Restoration / removing camaro emblems

« on: January 09, 2012, 06:00:35 PM »

is it easy to remove the emblems w/o taking the panel off? if so how is it done?
thx!

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Originality / ?Fake POP?

« on: December 31, 2011, 04:52:20 PM »

I'm looking at a 69 Camaro car that has on the POP a sale (delivery date) 3 days BEFORE the engine and trans date stamps. Fake or am I missing something?

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Originality / orig window sticker??

« on: August 18, 2011, 12:15:37 AM »

I'm looking to buy a camaro with claim of orig window sticker but the options that are listed don't seem to jive with the RPO data on this website.  For example, it's supposed to be an orig SS but sticker has D96 stripes on it.  RPO list says N/A w/ SS.

Also, it has U17, U 35, and U63 all on the sticker.  RPO list says U16 N/A w/ U17.

Is this proof positive that the sticker is fake??

Thanks!

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Originality / sheet metal dating

« on: April 04, 2011, 11:22:15 PM »

Would someone please help me with determining whether or not my sheet metal is original?  I read thru CRG info and know (I think) how to dechipher the #'s, but where are they?
I found the one on the hood.  It's original. Can't find anything on the deck lid.  What's left are all the fenders and door panels. Can one find the date stamps without removing them? If so, exactly where should they be?

Thanks!

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Originality / valve covers

« on: March 27, 2011, 11:51:13 AM »

OK, clear up something for me, please. I see a ton of pics of "Original, unrestored" 69 Camaro SS  350cc/300hp engines with the "finned " chrome valve covers, like those on the Z/28's.  I thought all the L48 engines came with smooth orange covers.  Am I wrong?

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Maintenance / temp guage

« on: January 04, 2011, 11:15:05 PM »

The temp gauge on my 69 L78 never moves above the 2nd line above "cold", even after driving for half an hour. 
Is that normal, or is it a bad gauge?

Thanks,

Ron

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Originality / Custom Interior 69 Camaro

« on: January 04, 2011, 11:05:40 PM »

Ok, help me with this one.  I've read the CRG info on this but am still confused.  I've seen 2 '69 Camaros in the last 2 days that had "custom" seat covers (which I am defining as ones with vertical bands as opposed to horizontal) and "standard door panels" ( which I am defining as without the carpeted bottom.)  I had always thought that "custom interior" meant you get vertical bands on the seats AND carpet on the bottom of the door panels. Never mixed.

Am I wrong or are these cars restored incorrectly as far as factory correctness goes?

Thanks.

Ron

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Originality / 1969 SS striping

« on: December 22, 2010, 03:08:01 AM »

Two questions:  Did any '69 Camaro ever come from the factory with Rally (hood/decklid) stripes that was not a Z28 or Pacecar? Was it even an option for any of the other ones, for example an RS Camaro?  Secondly, is the striping in the attached photo a factory striping for any 69 Camaro?  This one was an early build. Thanks!

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Originality / original heater hoses

« on: November 24, 2010, 12:14:49 PM »

I'm seeing more and more "original, survivor, unmolested, unrestored" '69 Camaros for sale with pictures of the engine bay showing red heater hoses.  I've never seen a restored one with them. Did they ever come with red heater hoses from the factory?

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Restoration / shocks for L78

« on: October 30, 2010, 12:55:04 AM »

Could someone help me with choosing new shocks for my '69 L78?  Are there such things as "NOS" shocks and if so, where can I shop for a good deal?  What should I expect to pay? If not, what's the recommendation?

Thanks!!

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Maintenance / M22 fluid leaks and checking

« on: October 12, 2010, 04:45:40 PM »

Can anyone tell me how I can check the transmission fluid level on my '69 L 78.  It's an M22 and I notice small leaks of light brown fluid from several areas of the housing after driving.  Is this normal? Thanks!

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Maintenance / L78 stalls when hard braking

« on: September 22, 2010, 11:12:57 PM »

I'm finding that my L78 is stalling during hard braking even with the clutch depressed.  Is this common or something that needs to be fixed?
THX

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Restoration / looking for reasonably-priced 837 alternator

« on: September 10, 2010, 01:14:39 AM »

Is there such a thing as a reasonably-priced 837 alternator out there?  My 69 camaro is a 5E build and I'd like to find one that is date correct. The only one out there I can find is $1150!!!.  I'm thinking half this price. Am I dreaming or are there other ones out there?