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Mild Modifications / 67 Powerglide to TH350 conversion - what do I need?

« on: February 13, 2019, 06:41:33 PM »

Dropping a 350 crate motor in to my 67 Convertible. Old motor was 283 with Powerglide. The new set up will be 350 crate with mid 60's TH350 trans. I want to retain my stock 67 shifter. Found this conversion at Classic. https://www.classicindustries.com/product/sck105c.html

What else do I need? Do I need a different cross member? Will the drive shaft from the PG set up work?

Thanks!!

Rick

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Mild Modifications / 1969 350 RS header recommendations

« on: March 12, 2013, 03:53:01 PM »

Getting rid of my stock exhaust manifolds for headers. Engine is fairly stock, bored .30 over, Performer intake, stock steering box.
Regarding the headers, trying to decide long tubes or shorties, brand, ceramic or steel. They need to be black. I'd obviously like to find a brand / style that is bolt in with no modifications.
So, give me some feedback on what you have, what you like and don't like, and anything else you'd like to share regarding headers for a 69 350.
Thanks in advance.

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Restoration / 1967 RS Headlamp Switch

« on: July 14, 2012, 02:40:24 AM »

Hope you're all doing well.
Can you tell me if the dash headlamp switch for a 1967 Camaro RS differs from a non-RS? Also, where can I find one? Seems most of the Camaro retailers do not have these.

Thanks in advance.

Rick

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Restoration / Have you purchased 1967 vent window glass from Rick's / Ecklers?

« on: February 22, 2012, 12:27:16 AM »

I recently purchased a date coded vent window glass from Ricks / Ecklers. When I received it, upon inspection I noticed two issues.
First, on the lower edge there was two pin holes that appeared to be a casting type marks. The bigger issue was that the hole for the vent window handle was not big enough.
As you know, the shaft of the mechanism is round but with two flat sides. Although the hole in the glass is oblong in shape, it is not wide enough to accommodate the vent window mechanism.
When I contacted Ecklers, they told me "we have not had issues with this supplier in over 12 years." But then in place of helping me, they gave me the phone number of the supplier and told me to call them. Really?
The supplier is Pilkington Glass. The next couple of weeks were a comedy of errors, but finally, they send me what they said was the "correct" glass.
Upon inspection tonite, there was not much difference in the fit. The hole for the mechanism is just not wide enough. But, the pin holes were not there. 
Finally, here is my question.
Has anyone else had this experience? Should I just accept the fact that I will need to take this to an auto glass shop and have them grind out the hole a bit to get the mechanism to fit?
I am sure the vent window mechanism is the correct original mechanism.

Thanks in advance.

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Restoration / 1967 front and rear spoiler

« on: February 12, 2012, 04:22:18 AM »

Was a front and / or rear spoiler an option on the 1967 Camaro?

Thx in advance.

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Restoration / Install 1967 vent window glass

« on: February 08, 2012, 02:36:40 AM »

I was replacing my vent window handles and suddenly the glass shattered. The frame is still in the door. I do not want to remove the vent window frame. I have removed all the broken glass from the frame and the thin stainless glass frame is still in tact.
Can I just put a little weatherstrip adhesive in the channel and insert the vent window glass?
Thanks in advance.

Rick