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General Discussion / Should not ask here but…..

« on: August 16, 2024, 01:12:24 AM »

I am not having luck even getting into the 4 gen sites to ask this question. Hopefully someone knows the answer. I have 30 yr anniversary 97 SS convertible. Used to have a z28 with the Same issue.
When you pop the trunk, should the lift cylinders be strong enough to lift the trunk up and not immediately lock back. If so, mine are shot. Doesn’t appear that they are available from GM anymore.
Is there a replacement cylinder that is strong enough to get lid up after popping??
Thx
Dean

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General Discussion / 69 AC Remanufacrured compressor

« on: August 15, 2024, 03:13:43 PM »

Bought a new? Remanufactured? Compressor back around 2007ish.
Would the oil be for 134 or R12?

Thx
Dean

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General Discussion / 69 ssrs 396 w ac front springs

« on: July 18, 2023, 04:45:37 AM »

Sure this has been asked and answered many times but can’t seem to locate what I need.
Would like to put in new front coil springs. Afraid that whatever I order will make the car look like a lift kit was installed. Has anyone with a similar car bought aftermarket springs that were the correct dimension and strength to give the correct height? According to the charts a 69 camaro 396 HA, HB and HG spring was the same part number. 181 lbs and up. Why give it different I D numbers?
Thx in advance
Dean

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General Discussion / Engine compartment wiring

« on: February 25, 2023, 09:24:47 PM »

Too many years, so many wires…….
I have 396, turbo 400 with AC
Anyone have a picture of
1. Where to route the compartment wiring…above wiper motor or below.
2. How the kickdown wiring ties into the wiper motor
3. Finally where does the thick pink wire go with female connector

Thank you
Dean

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General Discussion / 69 SS RS w/ tach & gauges - fuse box wires

« on: December 11, 2022, 09:37:52 PM »

Trying to get engine back in camaro. I had AC fan and wipers not working. After a bit of investigating, it appears that the firewall harness was bad.
I replaced it and all is now good! However, In poking and probing inside the car I must have pulled a brown wire out of its home.
Was hoping someone has a harness they can look at and let me know where the brown wire in the attached picture should be plugged into.
If you can send a matching picture that would be great.
Thanks in advance


Dean

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General Discussion / 69 396 driveshaft markings

« on: March 01, 2020, 09:20:23 PM »

I did a search and only found one reference to driveshaft identification markings for a 69 396 driveshaft.

“I have a photo of a TH-400 car showing Orange,(Front) Green,(middle) and white (rear).”

Can anyone confirm that this is indeed correct or point me to an article or publication that does?

Thx
Dean

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General Discussion / big block lift brackets.

« on: September 18, 2019, 06:34:47 PM »

Anyone have a pic of a 396 showing the location of the back lift bracket?  Not clear to me where it mounts.

Thanks
Dean

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General Discussion / 396 oil gauge line routing and fittings

« on: August 07, 2019, 08:10:41 PM »

Posted this under originality with no responses, so thought I would try here. Thx for your help if you can.

I see this was discussed back in 2016 but with seemingly no final conclusions. Does anyone have a pic of the original set up for the L35? Looking at the aim page 416.  Should it utilize the bracket #8? Is the line shown between that bracket and elbow #5 a metal sleeve with the nylon/plastic hose routed inside or is metal portion carry oil??  Thx for revisiting the subject.
Dean

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Originality / 1969 L 35 oil pressure line routing and fittings

« on: August 05, 2019, 12:14:21 AM »

I see this was discussed back in 2016 but with seemingly no final conclusions. Does anyone have a pic of the original set up for the L35? Looking at the aim page 416.  Should it utilize the bracket #8? Is the line shown between that bracket and elbow #5 a metal sleeve with the nylon hose is routed inside?  Thx for revisiting the subject.
Dean

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General Discussion / BB curved neck radiator

« on: September 14, 2018, 03:04:29 AM »

Apparently me asking for information to obtain a radiator is a classified ad. So, instead I will try a new approach.
I ordered a Harrison curved neck radiator from HBC. They called the next day to tell me that they could not get a core made...any idea what that means? I know they make repo radiators, so where do those cores come from? Anyone know if Harrison is still in business and actually makes these radiators? If not, did they just recently stop production?
If anyone has faced a similar situation during a restoration, I would appreciate hearing how you resolved your radiator quest.
Thanks in advance.
Dean

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General Discussion / EBAY Z11.....Z10

« on: May 23, 2017, 03:37:04 PM »

Surprised nobody has mentioned the Z11 on ebay, that is really a Z10. The owner "somehow" got the wrong trim tag?
Hopefully you have logged both Z11 and Z10 tags as well as the vin.  Is there any info on these cars?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Chevrolet-Camaro-/232344383198?hash=item3618cdeede:g:378AAOSw~FJZIfO1&vxp=mtr

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Originality / 396 350hp fuel pump

« on: March 10, 2014, 02:35:39 PM »

I am not finding a lot of info on the correct part number for this application. Could someone help?
I have seen claims bolted as original, crimped as original, weep holes, no weep holes, some will have dates, some will not.... on and on.

Thanks for any information/clarification

Dean

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General Discussion / December 68 Pacer on Ebay again.

« on: October 08, 2013, 03:34:16 PM »

Clear pics of the trim tag. What do you guys think??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OFFICIAL-1969-CAMARO-Z11-SS-RS-INDY-500-PACE-CAR-CONVERTIBLE-A-MUST-HAVE-/171142886048?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item27d8e932a0

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General Discussion / 9N565755

« on: April 17, 2013, 04:37:50 PM »

Anyone have any info on this VIN?

Thx

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General Discussion / 69 camaro repo fuel tanks

« on: October 10, 2012, 12:51:52 AM »

Gentlemen,
I have asked around a bit and gather that the "SPECTRA" tank is a good quality manufacturer of replacement tanks.
I have also heard "AMERICAN RESTORATIONS" makes a nice one as well.
Please post if you have purchased and installed the American Restorations tank and let us know what you think of the quality.

Thanks
Dean