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Originality / Does anyone have a picture of an original 68 glove box without AC

« on: January 06, 2014, 01:25:47 AM »

I am looking for pictures of an original glove box for my 68 Camaro without AC. I do not have the original any more and the repos I purchased are of two different shapes. One has a flat bottom and then slopes to the upper end by the top of the door and the other one has about a one inch raise at the rear before it slopes to the top by the door. Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks, Scoop

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Restoration / carpet installation on a 68 camaro

« on: November 13, 2013, 08:25:47 PM »

Does anyone have pictures of the correct way to cut the carpets around the front seat tracks. I am looking for how it was originally done. Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks, Scoop

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Restoration / Correct rivets for the ash tray

« on: October 31, 2013, 01:47:03 AM »

Does anyone know where to find the correct rivets to rivet the ash tray to the front pull out. I disassembled it to refinish the parts separately and now need to reassemble it with the correct rivets. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I will send it out if there is someplace that will do it to the correct specs.  Thanks,. Scoop

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Restoration / Who makes the correct window fuzzies without the chrome bead?

« on: October 28, 2013, 01:45:34 AM »

I need the correct window fuzzies for my Rally Sport. It takes the ones without the chrome bead. I need the correct ones for judging. I got a set of "Original Repops" brand from Legendary but they seem to be pretty bulky. Not sure if they are correct.  Does  anyone know who makes the correct ones or the most correct other that NOS?  Thanks, Scoop

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Originality / Tag found on passenger rear quarter of a 69/Z28 LOS car

« on: August 29, 2013, 11:16:30 PM »

I am posting this picture for  "sbmiano". He is having trouble posting it. He found this picture of a tag on the passenger rear quarter of his 1969 Z/28 LOS car during restoration and wants to know if anyone knows what it is.  Thanks, Scoop

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General Discussion / 68 Z28 With prototype Cross ram sells for 100K At Mecum In Indianapolis

« on: May 21, 2013, 02:13:04 AM »

I was at the Mecum Auction in Indianapolis this week and watched this Turquoise RS Z28 Cross Ram sell for 100K. I took a lot of pictures and am posting a few.  It had the fender well signed by GM development engineer Jerry Thompson.  You can look it up at Mecums website.  If anyone wants other info let me know.  
thanks, Scoop

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Originality / Red Oxide primer on interior or 68 Camaros- Jonn Z and Ed Please respond.

« on: June 26, 2012, 12:15:04 AM »

Can John Z and Ed comment on the use of red oxide primer on the interior of the 68 Camaro. I have pictures of my car when it was taken apart for restoration and it had a light coating of red oxide primer or some type of rusty red looking primer under the headliner, around the interior and doors, some traces under the rear package tray and under the dash.  This weekend I watched the talked to the judges at the Camaro Nationals and was told they did not accept any red oxide primer anywhere on the car as they did not use red oxide until 69, and that the primer should be dark gray. Are they correct? We painted everything back the way we found it and want to know if I have to change it to dark gray to be correct. Any help would be greatly appreciated before we complete the restoration.  Thanks for all the help!  Scoop

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Restoration / RS headlight assembly shims

« on: February 29, 2012, 02:52:47 AM »

What are the correct shims for adjusting the Rally Sport headlight assembly's? There was a Camaro at the Nationals last year that got charged points for using a body shim for the assembly.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks, Scoop

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Restoration / cowel installation shimming

« on: February 29, 2012, 02:03:30 AM »

Do you use the same body shims to shim the cowel as the fenders and rest of the body?   Thanks, Scoop

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Restoration / Correct finish for the speedometer cable clips on the firewall

« on: February 28, 2012, 02:14:05 AM »

Can someone advise me as to the correct finish for the three speedometer cable clips that mount to the firewall and transmission tunnel for the 4 speed cars. I have been told they were natural, silver cad, and black.  I want to have them correct so I am hoping someone has the answer. I have been researching this site a lot and have learned a great deal. I appreciate all the information you guys have to offer.  Thanks in advance.  Scoop

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Restoration / Correct finish on double ended brake line and fuel line clips

« on: February 28, 2012, 02:06:41 AM »

Can anyone tell me the correct finish for the double ended brake line and fuel line clips that are mounted to the side rails and underside of my 68 Z28. Should they be black phosphate or just painted like the semi gloss like the under body? Thank you for all the good information. Scoop

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Restoration / suade paint on rear window trim

« on: February 28, 2012, 02:00:04 AM »

I am ready to finish the painting on my 68 Z28 and have had conflicting information on what area around the rear window gets the suede paint like the top of the dash. Can anyone tell me it all the trim under the rear window, corners and metal below the sail panel all get this paint or just some of it. If not what gloss level should these parts be? Thanks for helping.  I want this car to go the Camaro Nationals and don't want to have to re do this.

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Restoration / 68 front spoiler mounting

« on: December 28, 2011, 02:00:14 AM »

Can anyone tell me the correct mounting for the small spoiler on the early 68 Camaro? This is the short one that has the grain pattern. Do they use tapped screws into the lower valence or screws with nuts? If anyone has a picture with the correct fasteners it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for all your help,  Scoop

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Restoration / 68 Camaro clucth and clutch assembly housing

« on: December 22, 2011, 07:02:25 PM »

Can someone tell me the correct finish on my 68 Z28 brake and clutch assembly housing? I removed it and it was painted black. I do not believe it was ever removed before but not sure because I have seen others that were natural like the parking brake assembly. The pedals are natural finish except where they were dipped black up close to the housing.  I have some in natural finish, some  painted black,  and seen them painted silver for a restoration. I want to take this car to the Camaro Nationals so I want it to be correct. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for every one on this site as I have received a wealth of information.