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1969 - Orphans / Re: DZ block looking for it's home

« on: June 13, 2019, 06:17:04 PM »

That "caution fan" sticker is one of the longest running jokes on this site. So many guys have them on their Camaros. Mostly over restored cars.
But yes, incorrect. 😁

But if it saves just one life...isn't it worth it!
Seriously, there are so many nicely restored cars with these on them folks restoring theses cars are actually thinking they belong there now.

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General Discussion / Re: AV Gas Warning!

« on: June 10, 2019, 12:32:13 PM »

Looks like that will buff out!
Seriously, thanks for the helpful hint on the Av-gas.  I never even thought of that.  If you've prevented even one more burn victim you've given back to the hobby more than any tech tip will ever.  I hope for a quick recovery for you.

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1969 - Orphans / Re: 19N650445 Protect-o-plate

« on: April 30, 2019, 04:45:02 PM »

Always wonder the value of this is if you don't have the car it is tied to.  Seems like alot of money for a novelty otherwise.

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General Discussion / Re: 1969 Z28 spoiler v 1970 Z28 spoiler

« on: April 22, 2019, 12:59:36 PM »

If you are looking for a forum that specializes in the second generation Camaros then you may want to go to the NastyZ28 web site:

www.nastyz28.com

www.nastyz28.com/forum/forums/

Lots of information there and very helpful there too, just like the guys are here.

Thanks again for your service to the country and I would love to hear the stories and pics on your car.  Not many original owners around.

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General Discussion / Re: 837 Alt Stamp TOO nice

« on: April 04, 2019, 06:34:53 PM »

Rule number 1...never buy parts from Angola IN.  Sorry to the honest guys that live there...your city is forever tainted.

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General Discussion / Re: First gen Z/28 registry

« on: March 12, 2019, 06:20:14 PM »

That's the age old question isn't it, what is a real Z and one that's not.  The ZL-1 registry has some questionable cars what with full re-bodies etc.  Lots of asterisks I suppose.

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General Discussion / Re: Bud Scolastico RIP

« on: March 11, 2019, 06:35:12 PM »

We will all miss Bud. Maybe he is in a better place now ( camaro heaven )

Driving one of those 1969 ZL-1 Convertibles I hear they have!

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Restoration / Re: 69 dash clock repair

« on: March 09, 2019, 11:13:53 PM »

There are electrical contact points in them that wear out.  Basically, it is spring driven mechanism that re-winds itself automatically every two or three minutes.  As the spring unwinds, the electrical contacts come together and this fires a solenoid that re-winds the mechanism.  What kills them is when the battery has a low voltage.  If it drops below around 12 volts or so it doesn't provide enough power to re-wind and the contacts just sit and arc burn.  This is a good reason to always unhook the battery when the car is sitting for any length of time.  There is also a mod to add a xener diode to the circuit to protect it.
I have replaced the contact points with sterling silver contact points that are used on tattoo machines:
http://www.spaulding-rogers.com/tattoo-supplies/tattoo/1059.html

I took a dental drill (a Dremel will work too) and carefully machined away the old contacts and then used a high conductivity adhesive  like this: MG Chemicals 8331-14G 2-part Silver Conductive Epoxy Adhesive, High Conductivity
to glue the new contacts in place.  A little cleaning and lubing and it works like brand new and the contacts should last a long time and you will have the satisfaction of restoring your clock.  The quartz movements just don't look right in a 60's car in my opinion.

Here's a decent Youtube video showing the inside:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyHFaNxmn3g

Kind of hokey to use the RCA cable end.  The SS contacts are made for this type of application.

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Restoration / Re: Fuel Pump Restoration?

« on: February 08, 2019, 06:17:58 PM »

Snake oil?

https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Performance-Ethanol-Defense-bottle/dp/B008EFHNKS

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Restoration / Re: Fuel Pump Restoration?

« on: February 08, 2019, 02:49:53 PM »

While on this topic, just how long can one expect an NOS AC fuel pump to last with today's ethanol fuel?  Is there anything that can be done short of a rebuild to prolong the life (fuel additives, draining the fuel from the pump, etc)?

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Cross-Ram VS Ford's IR Dominators

« on: January 04, 2019, 05:49:24 PM »

Interesting in that photo of the semi-hemi head the absence of basic roller rockers.  Still using the error-prone and heat producing stamped steel rockers.  Comments?

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Restoration / Re: Firewall Pad of Choice???

« on: December 18, 2018, 04:45:31 PM »

Quiet ride:

https://www.quietride.com/firewall.html

https://www.ss396.com/gm/GMF-6769-HC.html

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General Discussion / Re: Palmetto Entrprises

« on: November 26, 2018, 05:31:23 PM »

Anyone know if this company is still in business? Called the # on their website and got a recording that it is no longer a working #. Found a # from '09 on this website. It did ring and got a generic VM. Left a msg. Doing the research, sounds like a good product, inexpensive and easy to use. Is there another company  that offers the same type of product?
Charles

I know a Chinese filter element company(www.zhehanfilter.com) can offer similar products. You can ask them on their website.

Selling on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?LH_AvailTo=1&_ssn=palmettoenterprises_21&_fcid=1&_sop=12

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Restoration / Re: Difficulty Disassembling Smog Pump

« on: November 05, 2018, 01:57:33 PM »

I have also found that mild heating helps the Evap-o-rust.  I have an old pressure cooker that I leave the vent open and turn on low.  Works good with the acetone-atf penetrating oil trick too, but I'm chicken and put the whole thing outside in case the internal thermostat goes bad and overheats and catches fire.

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Restoration / Re: restoration of copo

« on: October 15, 2018, 03:18:56 PM »

Frank Arone
Arone's Auto Body