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Restoration / front fender bolt finish

« on: February 18, 2011, 08:50:38 PM »

Hello all! Just curious about the correct fender bolt finish for my 68' RS. Specifically, I'm referring to the bolts that hold the front fenders to the top of the radiator support. Are these supposed to be black phosphate or painted to match the body color? Thanks to anyone with advise!

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Originality / 68 woodgrian ashtray help

« on: January 08, 2011, 03:14:33 PM »

I have a 68 Los 12a car with the deluxe interior & console. I was wondering what ashtray is correct? The car has woodgrain around the radio and controls and such, and a black ashtray. Should it be black or woodgrain? I also went through many previous posts looking for pics of the orginal GM ashtray. I think the one I have might be aftermarket. Any info or pics anyone could offer to compare is appreciated. Thank you!

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Restoration / Correct steering box finish

« on: December 22, 2010, 01:06:20 AM »

I was looking for any tips/advise on painting or restoring the finish on the power steering box on my 68' RS. I'm told by some that it was originally a natural finish, while others say black, or "spray gray" from Eastwoods, and so on. Can anyone recommend a spray paint that looks good and is still "correct"? Thank you!

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Restoration / a/c compressor restoration

« on: December 17, 2010, 03:12:51 PM »

Hello CRG! I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a company or someone out there that rebuilds/repaints a/c compressors. I'm looking to have the original redone on my 68' rs. Thank you!  

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Originality / 68 power steering pump

« on: December 06, 2010, 05:17:41 PM »

I was curius to know if power steering pumps in 68' were numbered and date coded like alternators, water pumps and such. I'm looking to replace/rebuild the mine due to an oil leak. Thank you!

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Restoration / correct heater hose routing

« on: December 03, 2010, 02:22:30 PM »

Hello all! Just finishing up replacing the heater core on my 68' RS 327 with a/c. I wanted to know if anyone had pics or info on how to properly route the heater hoses from the water pump to the heater core. Not sure what is "correct". Thanks to anyone with advise!

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Originality / belt help

« on: December 02, 2010, 12:25:07 AM »

Hello all! I have a 68' 327 RS that I just purchased licensed GM replacement belts for the alternator, a/c, and pwr steering. They are manufactured by Quanta. The issue I'm having is that the a/c belt is 1/2" wide as where the alternator & pwr steering belts are 3/8" wide. Is the a/c belt supposed to be 1/8" wider than the other belts? Not only does it not seem right, but doesn't look right either when installed on the crank and w/pump pulleys. The a/c belt sticks up out of the pulley, where the others sit down in nicely. Does anyone know what is correct? Thanks in advance for any advise.

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Originality / 68 327 RS air cleaner assy

« on: November 04, 2010, 09:13:25 PM »

Hello all! Trying to locate an original 68 RS 327/275hp (automatic trans) air cleaner assy. I found a few on Ebay, but most claim they fit several years. Are 68 & 69 the same? Did all the automatics have the thermo valve or smooth snorkel? Looking for any guidance that can be offered. This way I know what I should be trying to hunt down. Thank you!

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Restoration / 68 camaro heater core

« on: October 21, 2010, 04:23:56 PM »

Hello all! I was wondering if anyone could recommend a source for obtaining a new heater core for my 68' Camaro. I've heard some horror stories about some of the aftermarket replacements. I appreciate any advise. Thank you!