Topics

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Test Drive / Test Picture

« on: January 09, 2020, 01:56:19 PM »

Test

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Restoration / Cowl Vent

« on: December 08, 2018, 01:51:50 PM »

Is it possible to remove the cowl vent (windshield wiper area) without removing the cowl induction hood? Looks like it's a close fit and I'm not sure if anyone has attempted to remove it in this way.

Thanks.

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General Discussion / Quarter Panel Stiffener

« on: October 28, 2018, 04:45:24 PM »

I was reading the attached  (http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=8653.0) concerning the correct installation method for the quarter panel stiffener where it indicates to use Duramix 4274 NVH dampening material to bond the non welded area of the stiffener to the inside of the quarter panel. Since this thread is from 2011, would the Duramix NVH still be the correct material to use in this area? Or are there other "newer types" of dampening materials available for use instead of the Duramix.

I have the stiffeners already installed (welded in the appropriate place) but the shop failed to put the dampening material in. I'm assuming I can reach up there from the trunk to squeeze the adhesive in between the stiffener plate and quarter panel?

And one last question. I'm assuming (from the pictures of original cars on the website) that the lower tail light panel to quarter panel corner seam (red arrow) should not be filled with seam sealer. Is that correct.

Thanks as always for your help.
 

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Restoration / Front Seat Installation

« on: August 21, 2018, 11:02:42 AM »

I'm assuming that the front bucket seat tracks should be installed on top of the carpet with holes punched through for the bolts to go through? As opposed to cutting the carpet for the track assembly to mount directly to the floor. Is that the correct way to do it? I looked in the Original Car and Details section, but there wasn't a picture showing this specific area and a search didn't reveal any info either.

Thank you

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Restoration / Radio Dial Lense

« on: August 06, 2018, 12:59:58 PM »

After a long hibernation, I plugged my original, as supplied, AM/FM single speaker mono radio in and everything works as you would expect for a nearly 50 year old radio. I don't want to do any type of upgrade to the unit, but I would like to change out the radio dial lens. I see Trim Parts sells the replacement lens, but I can't figure out how to get the old one out. There appears to be four spring clips holding the lens in. Removing these loosens the lens, but there isn't enough room to slide the old one out and I don't want to break anything in the process. Does anyone know the trick to removing the lens? Thank you.

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General Discussion / Holley Carburetor Question

« on: April 20, 2018, 06:02:04 PM »

My original DZ Carb (#3923289 List 4053) has the sight plug threads stripped on the rear float bowl. I've tried to secure it with teflon tape in an attempt to try and tighten it up, but it still weeps a bit. In the CRG Report on carburetors it identifies the original (4053 carburetor)  as being a Holley 4150. So I'm assuming that a rear float bowl for a 4150 is interchangeable with the original 4053 carburetor? Is that correct?

Holley sells a replacement float bowl for a 4150 under their part number 134-102. I spoke with their tech's and they said it "should" work. However, I didn't want to order it on "should work" basis. Has anyone used the Holley 134-102 float bowl on their DZ carb?

Thank you.

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Restoration / Paint Color Question

« on: February 18, 2017, 09:19:14 PM »

I have a 1969 Z-28 that will be going into the paint booth soon and wanted to confirm a few details. I'm assuming that the door and trunk hinges and all bolts should all be painted the same as the body color. And the same goes for the trunk lid catch (part that is attached to the trunk lid). And that the trunk lid striker/latch (part that the lock attaches to) should be left as bare metal. I think the finish is or should be silver zinc plating. Is that correct? Thanks in advance for your help.