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General Discussion / Heater core
« on: November 12, 2022, 02:23:02 AM »
The 67/8 396 with ac heater core. The heater core is shot. Every vendor lists “without ac”, but nothing with. Are the with and without ac the same?
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General Discussion / Fisher body video
« on: November 11, 2022, 02:02:25 AM »
Skip to the 17:00 mark if you get bored.
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Originality / Radiator tag
« on: November 08, 2022, 04:17:47 AM »
This came off my 68 when I replaced it forever ago. I came across it and posted it below.
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General Discussion / 68–1st day Los build on Ebay
« on: September 16, 2022, 03:37:21 PM »
Vin is 300166. 08B but didn’t sell till January.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/234689962763?hash=item36a49ca30b:g:qxsAAOSwgCtjGe2z&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoCGpxfWVxSq6pJXj%2F5PfTONe35wvbrONTuzzy9U%2BXCF1NnW9hFGK16LwfjRK4TYMoNCFNGjmYsFKWa4FA2cmiBgv2lgH23uB1BvpGNUp0QMGttL3Z2OmibHfpM1qwQPyaydP65WSvvfDo1n%2BztCcm0vB4cX3yJ95fILuJGlWEhFmeWRUlynJx60asFrmXWRdWXUtes3m6s4Hz1%2FIVh4UKbQ%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5alxe7oYA
https://www.ebay.com/itm/234689962763?hash=item36a49ca30b:g:qxsAAOSwgCtjGe2z&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoCGpxfWVxSq6pJXj%2F5PfTONe35wvbrONTuzzy9U%2BXCF1NnW9hFGK16LwfjRK4TYMoNCFNGjmYsFKWa4FA2cmiBgv2lgH23uB1BvpGNUp0QMGttL3Z2OmibHfpM1qwQPyaydP65WSvvfDo1n%2BztCcm0vB4cX3yJ95fILuJGlWEhFmeWRUlynJx60asFrmXWRdWXUtes3m6s4Hz1%2FIVh4UKbQ%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5alxe7oYA
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Originality / R and F firewall stamp
« on: September 13, 2022, 08:03:16 PM »
From Hoopers 69 book. Anyone know what R is for? I searched first..
F is available too? What’s F for?
Are there more?
F is available too? What’s F for?
Are there more?
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General Discussion / Camaro mania
« on: September 01, 2022, 04:19:47 AM »
At the weekly cruise night in El Cajon, Ca….tonight was Camaro night on the Promenade. Yes, that green 69 RS has a custom cloth green top and YES, that is custom made green houndstooth interior.
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Originality / Sheet metal stampings
« on: August 24, 2022, 03:54:54 AM »
I knew but didn’t really bother to look and photograph until today. Apparently the right quarter was covered in body filler. I have receipts for the genuine GM parts and know the only stamped piece left that’s original is the trunk. I posted pictures and would like a bit of help for production dates if possible.
Right fender
Left quarter
Trunk-car is an 11E
Right fender
Left quarter
Trunk-car is an 11E
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General Discussion / Fuel gauge/lights are wonky
« on: August 24, 2022, 01:55:43 AM »
On the 68….The fuel gauge drops past empty when the parking lights or headlights are turned on, and returns to normal when they are turned off. This is a new one. Haven’t got the skeee-matic out yet, but am willing to listen to what anyone suggests as I am feeling lazy. I have an idea, but not sure. Feel free to jump in!
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Originality / 67 on eBay
« on: August 19, 2022, 01:38:01 AM »
I’ve never seen this date stamp, and I’m always learning new stuff. Where is it located? I’m guess it’s Fisher Body stamp. I’ve seen different versions of the luggage rack, not sure if it’s correct. Comments appreciated.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255654899654?hash=item3b86382fc6:g:BeUAAOSwPeNivxRM&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5337538513&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255654899654?hash=item3b86382fc6:g:BeUAAOSwPeNivxRM&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5337538513&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
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Originality / Vigilite Install—Drilling holes into perfectly good fenders
« on: August 09, 2022, 04:24:01 AM »
Once you start the drill, you’re committed to finishing the project. So after acquiring my first parts in 1989 or thereabouts, I finally got all the correct factory parts for the front. I used (because I thought it was a good idea) the gasket the Impalas, Chevelles, etc use as a template.
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General Discussion / The Rabbit Hole of Documentation
« on: August 06, 2022, 04:04:14 PM »
If you have never clicked on the box in the upper left corner of the page, I highly encourage you to do so. It is sometimes information overload but incredibly educational. Pick a box, dive in,be educated, pick another box, and so on.
Check out this nugget I copied from there, as I was shocked by the 2nd sentence and had to reread it.
Chevrolet Assembly - Front Sheet Metal Subassembly
All the color-painted exterior front sheet metal panels, plus the black-primed radiator support, inner fenders, and center grille support and the low-bake painted grille were conveyed to the sheet metal assembly area; all were in "Broadcast" sequence, matching the sequence of bodies on the main assembly line. Option holes for engine emblems, antennas, Vigilite housings, nameplates and moldings were pierced in large hydraulic fender piercing fixtures before the fenders were placed in the assembly fixtures.
So I guess it’s ok to punch out a hole in a perfectly good painted fender. Who knew.
Check out this nugget I copied from there, as I was shocked by the 2nd sentence and had to reread it.
Chevrolet Assembly - Front Sheet Metal Subassembly
All the color-painted exterior front sheet metal panels, plus the black-primed radiator support, inner fenders, and center grille support and the low-bake painted grille were conveyed to the sheet metal assembly area; all were in "Broadcast" sequence, matching the sequence of bodies on the main assembly line. Option holes for engine emblems, antennas, Vigilite housings, nameplates and moldings were pierced in large hydraulic fender piercing fixtures before the fenders were placed in the assembly fixtures.
So I guess it’s ok to punch out a hole in a perfectly good painted fender. Who knew.
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General Discussion / 68 396 on ebay
« on: August 06, 2022, 04:43:34 AM »
Still as rookie at spotting the fakes, but I’m not sold on the TT, as I don’t see any number in the upper right corner. I leave it to the keener eyes, but also the pad looks suspect as well as I see….well….I have no actual clue if they are legit. Pics included, link as well.
Chime in please.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/234645357168?hash=item36a1f40270:g:oFcAAOSwS5hiqiQb
Chime in please.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/234645357168?hash=item36a1f40270:g:oFcAAOSwS5hiqiQb