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General Discussion / Re: any info on , 124379N502923 ?

« on: December 26, 2016, 04:32:55 PM »

Jim

No info from  me, but your '69 was born just before mine.  502987!!! Must  have been in the same hour.

Gary

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General Discussion / Re: New member looking for advice

« on: November 21, 2016, 06:53:03 AM »

Thanks for the replies gents. His wife said he can't sell it now, haha. Should have drove it home yesterday. Oh well. Found a really nice 65 nova and will probably bring it home tomorrow. Blessing in disguise I suppose

Mike

Well, I really like the Nova. Had a '66 Chevy II SS myself, which I really liked.

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Originality / Re: Engine stampings

« on: November 08, 2016, 05:21:21 AM »

Good pics - that helps.
The pad stamp is original and the VIN looks OK. What is the casting date?

Were you able to see the last digit of the axle date?

Kurt
The casting date is I 7 8
The axle code is BL 0926G

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Originality / Re: Engine stampings

« on: November 08, 2016, 04:07:56 AM »

Sorry, I should have stated, that as far as I knew, no the deck had not been resurfaced. I've only owned the car for 6 months, so no clue what was done to it before then. I just assumed it hadn't been. I'm surprised that the vin stamping doesn't appear to be factory, as I thought it was very difficult to stamp that part of the block.  Interested in what others think. 
Again, it has every other "required" SS item.
I should also mention the casting date of the block also matches the engine code stamp and and the trim tag build date.
Thanks

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Originality / Re: Engine stampings

« on: November 08, 2016, 03:31:34 AM »

Any reason you did not continue with the other thread on Team Camaro?

No, no reason, other than it is now an older thread from Spring. TC has been a big help to me on other issues. No issues there.

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Originality / Re: Engine stampings

« on: November 08, 2016, 03:29:59 AM »

Has the deck been resurfaced??

No, deck has not been resurfaced.

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Originality / Re: Engine stampings

« on: November 08, 2016, 03:28:31 AM »

Does your car have power brake booster and pressure regulator on frame?

http://www.camaros.org/suspen.shtml#valve

Yes, it does have a power brake booster and yes, it does have the pressure regulator on the frame as per the attached picture

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Originality / Engine stampings

« on: November 08, 2016, 12:49:31 AM »

Bought a '69 Camaro back in Spring, under the impression that it was not an SS (the seller was only advertising as an RS).
I posted the particulars over on the TC site, with the conclusion that it is an SS after all.

This is the thread in case anyone is interested (http://www.camaros.net/forums/15-tag-team/388137-ss-not.html)

I have no documentation, but all the correct signs are there.  I thought I should post the engine stampings, since that is really the main evidence of it being a real SS.
I would just like confirmation that the stamping look legit.  The VIN is on the casting area by the oil filter so is hard to make out, but it you zoom in on the picture, you can definitely read it.
I don't know why it didn't trigger until just recently, but I didn't realize that the 350/300hp engine was only available when ordered with the SS option. I always though that it could be ordered on a non-SS car, but that is not the case. Please confirm.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxSyoUVPNSDjZm1WNDBQa3YyWlk/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxSyoUVPNSDjVWU4XzFyTl9Sb00/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxSyoUVPNSDjRTRxZ3ZQR1RqcVE/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxSyoUVPNSDjWTcyVF9KbUZnY1E/view?usp=sharing

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Originality / How to tell if console gauges are original to car

« on: May 31, 2016, 03:24:23 AM »

Recently purchased a '69 RS/SS original 350 engine with automatic trans (not original).
I have no documentation on the car, and would like to determine if the car would have come with factory console gauges or not. It currently does have the console gauges.
What should I be looking for?

Gary

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Research Topics & Reports / Re: Gas tank date codes

« on: May 17, 2016, 06:02:58 AM »

Not sure if you are looking for more numbers, but mine is:
10A car with 05 69 date coded tank

Gary

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General Discussion / Re: New '69 - tires

« on: April 25, 2016, 05:33:42 PM »

Thanks guys.

I'm going with the 245/60/15's on the back and 215-65-15's on the front, all on 15x7 rims.

Gary

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Originality / Deluxe Interior

« on: April 25, 2016, 04:53:19 AM »

Just purchased a '69 and need to determine how far to go on the interior. it originally came with the deluxe interior, and does have the correct seats/door panels.  The interior has been redone (different color), and does not have the woodgrain trims. Did the woodgrain trim come as part of the deluxe interior? If so, how are the repro woodgrain kits, anyone?

Thanks

Gary

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General Discussion / New '69 - tires

« on: April 24, 2016, 12:26:22 AM »

Just purchased a '69 RS, maybe SS, still to be determined. Very first thing I need to do is swap the wheels and tires. Going for the standard BFG T/A's on standard ralley wheels, as that has always been my favorite look on the '69, even though "everyone" has them.
From research I've done, was going to go with 215/60/15 on the front and 235/60/15 on the rear.  Just talked to my local tire shop that I like dealing with, and he said the 215's are hard to find. He could get 225's much easier.  So... my question is, do you think there will be any rubbing issues with the 225's?  I don't want any issues.  I know some guys go 245 on the rear, which i like the looks of the wider tire, but just going with 235's to be safe. Am I being too safe with the 235's?
I will have lots more question for this forum, so thanks in advance.

This is my second 1st gen, as I had a '68 a few years back.  Went the corvette route (3) and now back to my favorite muscle car.

Will post some pictures up later, as I am from Canada and have to import the car next week. (in storage across the border right now)

Gary