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Originality / Re: Misc markings and labels

« on: April 13, 2024, 08:26:31 AM »

Vetteskip,

Have you checked under the carpet just above the high beam switch?  There's a tag on the wires just before the plastic wire connector to the switch?  If there is one, can you post a photo of it too?  What was the exact location (i.e., distance from a particular connector) under the dash of the 7663 BC tag? Thanks!

BTW, there would be another harness tag under your console if you ever remove the shifter plate.  There could be other tags under the dash depending on options installed, but would require digging under there for access.

Bernie

Bernie - the '7663' tag is from the high beam switch leads under the carpet; that is the only location for the dash harness tags. I haven't been into the console yet, but if I do, I'll post that pic as well. - Skip

By "dash harness tags" I am assuming you mean the Instrument Panel tag (i.e., listed as "I/P" on broadcast sheets)?  There are other tags under the dash besides the I/P one.  Some other examples of tags under the dash: (1) 1969 dash to left quarter panel rear lighting harness tag is located next to the parking brake.  (2) There may be a tag (unconfirmed as of yet) for courtesy light wire.  (3) An air conditioning harness tag would be under the dash.  (4) Forward speaker harness may have a tag (unconfirmed).

Bernir

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Originality / Re: Misc markings and labels

« on: April 12, 2024, 10:38:13 AM »

There are more wiring harness tags on your car than what are listed on your broadcast sheet because Fisher Body installed some wiring harnesses before delivering the body to the factory.  The Fisher Body harness tags were color-coded and had the last four numbers of the part number, but did not have a two-letter broadcast code.  Only the factory-installed harnesses had broadcast codes which were listed on the both the chassis broadcast sheet and body broadcast sheet.

Bernie

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Originality / Re: Misc markings and labels

« on: April 12, 2024, 10:27:24 AM »

Vetteskip,

Have you checked under the carpet just above the high beam switch?  There's a tag on the wires just before the plastic wire connector to the switch?  If there is one, can you post a photo of it too?  What was the exact location (i.e., distance from a particular connector) under the dash of the 7663 BC tag? Thanks!

BTW, there would be another harness tag under your console if you ever remove the shifter plate.  There could be other tags under the dash depending on options installed, but would require digging under there for access.

Bernie

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Originality / Re: Factory Correct PCV Valve - 1968 Camaro Base Model Coupe 327/210 hp

« on: April 04, 2024, 12:36:37 PM »

There is an eBay vendor (i.e., Popsbowtie 67 thru 69 Camaro Parts) that knows a machine shop expert that custom makes the assembly line correct "spun" version of PCV valves with the AC type number stamped into the side (example: "AC SPARK PLUG TYPE CV-736 C") and the working valve inside.  Pricey, but where else can you get a correct original?  The link to his store so you can contact him for making one: https://www.ebay.com/str/popsbowtie67thru69camaroparts?_ipg=72.

Bernie

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Originality / Re: Unicorn option help ? D88

« on: April 04, 2024, 12:13:54 PM »

In early 2023, I came across one of these "unicorns" in northeast Philadelphia area in a private holding.  It was loaded with options with many of those options appearing to have possibly been either dealer-installed or owner-installed at some point in time because of the numerous flaws that I noticed that could not have been attributed to a factory install.  Regrettably, I did not note the build date on the trim tag.

The D-88 stripes and body paint appeared to be a very old lacquer job so possibly (but not plausibly) original?  Attached is a photo of the "unicorn" with the front license plate redacted.

Bernie

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Originality / Re: License Plate Light Assembly - 1968 Camaro Base Model Coupe

« on: April 03, 2024, 05:23:42 PM »

There are at least two different orientations of the socket location and the small bent locating tab on one end of the license lamp assembly.  See attached photo.  The lamp assembly on the left is the correct 911242 for 1967-68 Camaros because the black socket wire goes through the center rear bumper bracket hole on the passenger side.  Plus, the locating tab is on the passenger side.  The lamp assembly on the right is incorrect.  Notice the socket location changes to the driver side and the small bent locating tab is also on the driver's side?

The correct orientation should be noted before attempting to buy one of these from a seller on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, etc.

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Originality / Re: Unique Radio/Stereo Combination for 69’ Camaro

« on: November 15, 2023, 03:41:03 AM »

Yes, I'm sorry I should have said AM or AM/FM. U63 and U69 both had the front center speaker. If the stereo tape player U57 or the stereo multiplex U79 was ordered, no  front center speaker was installed. My apologies, I sometimes forget the U69 FM non-stereo option, which was actually fairly common. I only had an AM radio. Also AM radio is evidenced by a rear telescoping manual antenna, the rear antenna option could not be ordered with the FM radio. I believe AM and FM both had the same straps and capacitors, but I could be mistaken. I'm sure its all in the AIM. The original rear antenna on my car, and the original AM radio still installed, is how I knew the rear spoiler was added. It was an original rear spoiler, but it could have been added by the dealer or from another car at any time after the factory.

Was the hole in the cowl panel inside the passenger door jamb not present for your factory rear antenna setup or was the hole plugged?  If plugged, could post a picture?  Thanks!

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Originality / Re: Unique Radio/Stereo Combination for 69’ Camaro

« on: November 15, 2023, 03:36:53 AM »

Sounds like AM radio with 8 track player, which would have been mounted on the console. This is the same setup I have. Here is a wiring diagram which may answer your questions.
Andy

Console-mounted 8-track players and multiplex stereo players in 1968 and 1969 Camaros were for cars with RPO C60 factory air conditioning systems (Four Seasons) because the AC duct work under the dash on the passenger side obstructed mounting either the 8-track player or multiplex there.

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Originality / Re: Photo needed of original 3929977 jacking instruction sheet for 68 SS convertible

« on: July 13, 2023, 12:21:49 AM »

Reviving this post because nobody posted a photo of an original 3929977 jacking instruction for a 1968 SS convertible.  Maybe this time I’ll have better luck.

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General Discussion / Re: 68 L48 Harmonic Balancer

« on: July 08, 2023, 02:34:43 AM »

My car and the engine are several states away from me at this time so it'll be awhile before I can determine the timing cover date code.  Regretfully, I did not document that date code in my vehicle's files because the orange paint was so thick it obscured the date code...I would have to remove the cover and media blast it to get the date code.

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General Discussion / Re: 68 L48 Harmonic Balancer

« on: July 07, 2023, 05:49:37 PM »

The embossed date code on one of the three spokes was "22" presumably for Julian date of January 22?

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General Discussion / Re: 68 L48 Harmonic Balancer

« on: July 07, 2023, 05:01:05 PM »

Thanks, Stingr69!

The multiple coincidences with the embossings hinted at my balancer being correct...I'm guessing a previous owner installed my current balancer.  Anybody have for sale an assembly line correct balancer for a Feb 29, 1968 engine?  After your reply, I'm guessing that I'll also need an assembly line correct timing cover too.

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Originality / Re: Correct finish for 68 Camaro 8 cyl w/AT exhaust heat stove 3916302

« on: July 06, 2023, 10:27:37 PM »

Just a follow-up to this topic... 

Attached, are front and rear photos of my previously shown NOS heat stove which is now restored to the assembly line correct semigloss black color (using high temp paint) and ready for install on my 68 L48 with M35. 

My apologies, but the lower resolution required for posting on CRG has made the photos grainy if you have to zoom in for details.

Bernie

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General Discussion / Re: 68 L48 Harmonic Balancer

« on: July 06, 2023, 09:26:11 PM »

I'm resurrecting this older post because I think it needs additional research for a final determination on the index mark location.  I just removed my original harmonic balancer from my 68 L48 and took photos of both the front and back.  Plus, I took measurements. 

The measurements were as follows:
Diameter: 8 inches
Thickness: 1-5/16 inches (Incidentally, the new "1967 and 1968 Legends Judging Manual" on page 46 says the thickness should be 1-1/4 inches for 350 SS cars).

Contrary to what was said on this topic in February 2018, the index mark on my 1968 balancer is NOT in line with the keyway (i.e., similar to the February 21, 2018 00:21:44 post below by CRG member hrlyfxdl) and I haven't had any timing issues; however, the backside inner ring of the balancer is embossed with "3896966;" one of the three spokes on the backside has an embossed oval with "68" inside the oval...presumably for 1968; and one of the three spokes on the backside has an embossed "F"...presumably for F Body??.  My search of various 1967, 1968, and 1969 Chevrolet parts manuals shows 3896966 as being only for "1967-68/350 ENGINE - WITHOUT PULLEY."  The parts manuals do not show this balancer as being applicable for 1969 Camaros.  I included a copy of just one of the Camaro parts manuals to illustrate my point.

Any follow-up discussion on my findings would be greatly appreciated.

Bernie

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General Discussion / Re: Factory Chambered Exhaust-69’ 396

« on: June 02, 2023, 06:02:12 PM »

Some stainless steel is magnetic and some is not.  Here's an online article on this by Scientific American: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-dont-magnets-work-on/

Bernie