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General Discussion / Re: Was there a power seat option for first generation Camaros?

« on: December 05, 2007, 04:05:51 PM »

New for '68 Firebirds had a 4 way design available...

http://www.firebirdgallery.com/68codes.htm

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General Discussion / Re: Should I drive my classic Camaro as a daily driver?

« on: December 05, 2007, 03:56:48 PM »

Drive it! Just install anti theft devices.

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General Discussion / Re: Is anyone going to Eckler's 3rd Annual Camaro Fest in Orlando, FL?

« on: September 25, 2007, 02:26:50 PM »

I'll be there - any idea how many cars show up?

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Originality / Re: 67 with A/C and gauges

« on: August 18, 2007, 09:01:17 PM »

I've seen the tape player mounted to the console lid on gauge cars.

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General Discussion / Re: Street Drag Racing back in 70's

« on: May 21, 2007, 02:10:57 AM »

Being good at power shifting beats being good at posting any day!!!

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General Discussion / Re: Who wants to make the first 1st gen electric Camaro?

« on: May 09, 2007, 02:30:04 PM »

Not to mention something has to be burnt to make the electricity generating CO2 - unless we use nukes or wind.

Ironic how the effort to save the enviroment shut down developement of nuke plants that didn't produce CO2...

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General Discussion / Re: Are desirable Camaros becoming out of reach to the average person?

« on: May 08, 2007, 04:46:32 PM »

Agreed $20 to $30K IS a lot of money - however look at the price of new cars. $30 won't even buy a top of the line model Toyota mini van. I know as I own 1 along with my '67. In 10 years the van will be in the junk yard while the Camaro will probably doubled in price.

So perhaps the question should be can you afford NOT to buy one....

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General Discussion / Re: Proto mirrors

« on: May 07, 2007, 04:23:37 PM »

Hey Ed,

That's them! http://www.talbotco.com/talbot_mirror.htm

Thank you!

Rod

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General Discussion / Proto mirrors

« on: May 07, 2007, 03:40:13 PM »

On page 20 of Miller's Camaro book and in the storyboard drawing that I posted http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=2007.0
unusual bullet shaped side mirrors are shown. Does anyone know anything about these? Were they ever produced by GM or the aftermarket?

Thanks!

Rod

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General Discussion / Re: HURST/GM collaboration to put factory T-tops in 67 camaros?

« on: May 07, 2007, 03:29:06 PM »

Yup, page 20. I shoulda pulled it off the shelf but for some reason I thought it was a color picture. My mind is not what it once was!

Rod

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General Discussion / Re: HURST/GM collaboration to put factory T-tops in 67 camaros?

« on: May 07, 2007, 12:55:33 PM »

Yeah that rings a bell - I THINK it was a retractible sunroof. I sort of remember seeing a picture of it somewhere.

I also seem to recall a color picture of a proto 1st gen with woodgrain sides, custom grill and maybe a surfboard rack??? Just can't seem to remember where....

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Restoration / Re: 68 Air Conditioning -Sealing

« on: May 01, 2007, 06:53:17 PM »

At the time the parts store said that the yellow weatherstrip adhesive was superior to the black. I'm not sure if he was right but it sure looks worse if any gets out past the seal! And you're right it does work like contact cement so "glue" was the wrong term.

Rod

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Restoration / Re: 67 Deluxe Seat Belts

« on: April 29, 2007, 09:27:07 PM »

Snakeoil restored mine - excellent work!

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Restoration / Re: 68 Air Conditioning -Sealing

« on: April 29, 2007, 09:22:06 PM »

3M yellow glue WILL fail after a few years - both ends of my seal are loose. I think I installed it about 10 years ago. NOT correct for a '67 but mine had cooling problems and also blew an a/c hose so it was a fix that seemed to help.

Rod

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Restoration / Re: Need Help With 1967 Console Gauge Harness

« on: April 29, 2007, 08:58:11 PM »

My factory harness is an original and just hangs down from between the dash and heater box.

Rod