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Restoration / Re: Rust Remover

« on: January 14, 2023, 09:52:01 AM »

I used paint remover and then navel jelly. I had to wash the navel jelly out and then dry it quickly and spray etching primer on it to keep if from flash rusting.

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General Discussion / Re: Fisher body video

« on: November 11, 2022, 09:41:47 AM »

Seems to be missing the video link.

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Originality / Re: Smog Exhaust Manifold question 67 SS LOS

« on: November 07, 2022, 08:11:42 PM »

You might have a tough time finding the smog tubes for the exhaust manifolds.  I don't believe they are being reproduced any longer.  There was recently a repop set on eBay for crazy money.

Are you planning to have the pump operational, or just for appearance and the tube inlets plugged off?

The manifolds I bought actually have the tubes and check valves still on them.

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Originality / Re: Smog Exhaust Manifold question 67 SS LOS

« on: November 07, 2022, 07:25:17 PM »

Thanks!.

The motor is VIII4MV so they are about a month apart.

Ed, that brings up another question. Was it both the VIN and the engine ID numbers stamped on the engine at the same time? Or was it the engine ID at one time and  the VIN when it was mated to the car?

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Originality / Smog Exhaust Manifold question 67 SS LOS

« on: November 07, 2022, 04:54:14 PM »

I'm trying to piece together all the smog parts for my NOV 66 build SS and I'm having issues identifying the correct exhaust manifolds. NCRS report says the car was first sold in CA at Mel Smith Chevrolet in San Luis Obispo. So everything indicates it was an RPO K19 car.

Are these manifolds correct? I look at a couple of sites and I believe they are but not a 100% on them. This is a Flint MV motor.

RH 3872730

LH 3892683

Likewise the dates appear to be OCT 10th and 12th of 66. I assume these would be good dates for an 11B car.

The pump I'm looking at is a 96132 dated 21662C.

Thanks for any help!

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Rare 67 L78 Convertible, White Power Top

« on: August 26, 2022, 08:43:02 AM »

See, I was really confused. Thanks for the clarification.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Rare 67 L78 Convertible, White Power Top

« on: August 25, 2022, 11:12:22 PM »

Did they use super glue to reinstall it? It looks crooked.

It hasn't been "reinstalled". It was never removed.

Are these the same car?

Yes

Ed

Then I'm confused, Ed.

The one in the first post is a non RS car but the one you linked to is an RS car. They don't appear to have the same cowl tag.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Rare 67 L78 Convertible, White Power Top

« on: August 25, 2022, 09:48:37 AM »

It's real. HERE'S the car.

Ed

Are these the same car?

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Restoration / Re: 1967 Oil Pan with dent and pinhole -- replacement recommendations, please

« on: August 21, 2022, 10:00:01 AM »

Braze it.

Agreed, repair it.

OP, I would be careful about replacements. I've seen some come with a metric thread drain plug.

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Restoration / Re: Rust on exhaust manifolds

« on: June 23, 2022, 07:17:58 PM »

Muriatic acid is a diluted form of hydrochloric acid, but still pretty nasty stuff.  Evaporust is much less caustic and easier to work with, and eventually dispose of.  You can get creative and use a heavy duty plastic bag and ties for large parts, to minimize the amount of Evaporust needed.

Electrolysis is another option for rust removal, probably cheaper but takes a little longer and some additional supplies.  I've used this on pieces with real heavy rust. 
http://antique-engines.com/electrol.asp
 

I have a plastic 55gal drum set up for this purpose using this method. It works great!! I've used it on a lot of Lodge cast iron pots and pans.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?

« on: May 14, 2022, 12:23:33 PM »

At least the car is listed as a tribute. VIN tag and dash look ok, the body tag is an X11, hopefully the seller was not stupid enough to mess with the VIN tag. My X77 is an 01C, VIN sequence is in the 585xxx range -

Amazing how the wheels on this car detract from the overall appearance - really cheapen it IMO.

Steve

I'm hoping that's a direct result of them being called out on all the other ones they try to pass off as authentic.

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Restoration / Re: Embossed PF 25 oil filters - my solution to $900 oil filters.

« on: April 19, 2022, 06:11:58 PM »

When I build my motor with the solid roller CS XR274 R-10 series #12-770-8 from Comp Cams.  I mocked up the build, included a cam button, and tested the fore and aft movement of the cam in the block. The original sheet metal timing chain cover has a fair amount of flex.  The helix angle on distributor gear tends to push the cam forward, so the concern was the stock cover would not limit the cam movement to the recommended 0.008" - 0.012" by Comp Cams. I also invested a fair amount in the valve train as long as it fit under the stock valve covers.  I have been very pleased with the cam.

What rocker arms did you go with?

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Anything avail on this vin

« on: April 18, 2022, 01:38:46 PM »

You should probably post the actual VIN number rather then a link to a sales page with the VIN on it. It may help get you some information.

124379L512812

This isn't a dig. It's just that when ever these kinds of post come up they get little help and probably worse help if someone else has to do work for you.

Good luck.

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Mild Modifications / Re: m-21

« on: April 17, 2022, 10:56:00 AM »

Not only are there more than one... there are adapters which change the speed as well. There was never a 3.42 available with the 69Z you are going to have to figure out your current speed using someone pacing you then convert to how much slower/faster you need the driven gear to be spinning. 

One thing to note - If your tire height is not the same as OE (approx 26") then you are already off.

Could just install a GPS speed app on your phone to get accurate speed and use that for your calculations.

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

« on: March 31, 2022, 07:17:35 AM »

The 3909124 sheet shown by NoYooper is for a 67-68 coupe, not a convertible.

Ed

Ed,

All of the convertibles had the spare mounted to the lower right hand side of the trunk and not up against the back like the coupes, correct?