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Restoration / Re: Regulator Rollers

« on: April 23, 2024, 10:09:53 PM »

I installed the repro versions recently, worked fine. 

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Restoration / Re: 1969 Camaro front spoiler support rods

« on: April 23, 2024, 10:05:17 PM »

Mine is a 07A X77 D80 car.  It does have the hole in the subframe, just the front spoiler has no rods and not in great shape.  I'll order them and save this one as best I can.  Thank you all.   

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Restoration / 1969 Camaro front spoiler support rods

« on: April 19, 2024, 06:04:52 PM »

Did all 1969 Camaros with front spoilers have the 3 support rods?  My Z28 (had since 1982) has the spoiler, but no rods.  I will order and install them if all had them.  Thanks.

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General Discussion / Re: Light switch noise

« on: March 31, 2024, 02:09:00 PM »

An easy way to check out any vacuum operated system for leaks is with a smoke machine.   You can plug (or T it) it into any hose in the system, turn on the smoke, the entire system gets pressurized, and the leak (or leaks) shows up quickly.  It produces less than 1 PSI, so nothing gets hurt.  Most auto repair shops have one, so if you have any problems finding your leak, it can easily be checked.

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Restoration / Re: water pump question

« on: March 28, 2024, 03:08:52 PM »

Thanks to all for the great feedback. 

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Restoration / water pump question

« on: March 27, 2024, 08:33:02 PM »

The water pump on my 69 Z28 just started to leak at the shaft seal (photo attached).  I have owned the car since 1982 and never replaced it.  I have reviewed most of the messages from team members, but still looking for advice on 2 questions:
1. What is a J48 code? Most of the others I see have 3 numbers after the letter.   
2. If original, should I rebuild it and what's the best way get that done?

Thank you for all the great info on this site.

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General Discussion / Radio recommendation?

« on: December 07, 2023, 05:17:38 PM »

My 69 Z28 doesn't have a radio and hasn't since I got it in 1982.  It was gone when I bought the car.  I am looking for any advice or recommendation of one to buy.  I want it to look as original as possible, but would really like to have bluetooth.  Custom Autosound offers the 740, does anyone have any experience with that one or can suggest another? 

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Originality / oil fill tube on intake manifold-is it original?

« on: October 04, 2023, 10:08:05 PM »

Attached is a photo of the intake on my 1969 Z28.  Question:  Is the oil fill tube original?  The block is not original, but the 1974-1978 owner told me he had the engine rebuilt using all original parts except the block.  Intake part number is 3932472.

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Restoration / windlace molding for 1969 Camaro

« on: September 10, 2023, 11:51:10 PM »

I am replacing the windlace moldings on my 1969 Camaro, and there is a size difference between the old ones and the new ones I received with my master interior kit.  I'm looking for some advice on what came originally on the car.  Photo attached showing the old smaller, more narrow molding and the new ones.  The new ones being larger now create interference when the door closes where the old ones did not.  What I don't know is are the old ones original, or are the new ones the correct size for original?  I did review past messages but did not see a similar question.  Any advice would be appreciated. 

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Restoration / Re: installing dash pad metal clips on 69 Z28

« on: August 31, 2023, 02:52:43 PM »

Final update: The epoxy worked great to keep the clips in place. I used JB Weld 5-minute set clear (1 hour cure) and it worked very well.  No loose clips making any noise, and it holds the dash pad down nicely.  Thanks to all for the feedback.

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Restoration / Re: installing dash pad metal clips on 69 Z28

« on: August 25, 2023, 01:59:11 PM »

The original dash pad is not in good shape, it has several cracks plus many plastic pieces missing.  The clips I am using are the original metal clips.  This is a second repro pad because the first got a small split in it on one of the corners, and when I installed the clips in it several months ago, they all did not hold well. 

I read two other posts where the installers used epoxy and super glue to hold the clip to the pad.  I was asking if anyone had tried that or another method and the results they got. 

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Restoration / installing dash pad metal clips on 69 Z28

« on: August 25, 2023, 02:50:08 AM »

I am replacing the dash pad on my 69 Z28.  Looking for the best way to hold the 6 metal clips in place on the new pad.  I have installed them before on another pad many years ago, without any adhesive, but some don't hold well and seem to rattle later.  I have heard of epoxy, super glue, etc., just looking for your thoughts on the best method to hold clips to pad.

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Restoration / Re: shifter bushings for 1969 Z28?

« on: July 17, 2023, 04:05:08 PM »

Ordered, thank you.

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Restoration / shifter bushings for 1969 Z28?

« on: July 17, 2023, 02:43:03 PM »

I just cleaned up the original Hurst Comp Plus shifter on my 69 Z28 and it had some rubber or plastic bushings (mine were crumbling or missing) in the joint where the shift rods attach to the shifter body.  Are those available and/or needed?  I had purchased a Hurst Pit Pack but those did not work.  For now, I reassembled it with some lube and without the rubber pieces.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Please help ID 1969 4 speed shifter #3138

« on: July 16, 2023, 10:51:33 PM »

I just cleaned up the original shifter on my 69 Z28 and it had some rubber or plastic bushings (mine were crumbling or missing) in the shift rods where they attach to the shifter body.  Are those available and/or needed?  I reassembled it with some lube and without the rubber pieces.