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Decoding/Numbers / Re: CHASSIS BROADCAST COPY 147 "TRIM" BOX
« on: June 10, 2011, 06:55:37 PM »
No I don't, but I'll see if Kurt knows.
Hang loose...
Ed
Hang loose...
Ed
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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Registery
« on: June 10, 2011, 05:51:06 PM »Quote
Is there a sheet for the info the CRG is looking for in the registry?
Basically at the minimum we're looking for the following:
VIN
Trim Tag
Engine Pad
Transmission stamping
Axle codes
If you have any original docs like the POP, Order Form, Windows Sticker, etc... these as well.
Optional is ANYTHING with a date code!! Things like the glass codes, seat belt codes, instrument cluster codes and dates, engine component casting numbers and dates, etc... If it's original to the car, we want it! And as always, pictures are the best. High resolution pictures are even better.
Ed
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Decoding/Numbers / Re: CHASSIS BROADCAST COPY 147 "TRIM" BOX
« on: June 10, 2011, 02:30:26 PM »
Yes, "V" is green.
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Decoding/Numbers / Re: tag
« on: June 10, 2011, 02:28:36 PM »
Actually (with one exception) you could get any color you wanted. The exception was the Cadillac "Firemist" colors because this was a coarse metallic paint and required a special paint gun to be applied.
Ed
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Originality / Re: 396 Chrome Valve Covers...
« on: June 10, 2011, 02:04:55 PM »
Original valve covers were chromed using what was called "Factory Chrome". This was a process where the chrome layer was added directly to the raw steel without the normal copper plating done first. It lasted a few years if you were lucky and then rusted. It was cheap and looked nice on the showroom floor.
Reproductions have several issues, one being a full or "Show Chrome" process (WITH the copper plating), and another issue being just totally incorrect for the first generation Camaro! Although not completed, we're currently working on a big block valve cover report, but in the meantime you can READ THIS to give you a general idea of what the correct valve covers look like.
Note that while all three years are similar in appearance, there are minor differences between each year (like the location of the clips that hold the temperature sender wire, and the location of the spark plug wire stands), and in 1967 a difference between "with smog" and "without smog" on the right side cover! We're still a couple of pictures short, but I'm hoping we can finish the report soon.
Also note that I've been told that CRANE'S CORVETTES in San Diego have a "correct" reproduction, but I haven't seen them personally, so I can't comment.
Ed
Reproductions have several issues, one being a full or "Show Chrome" process (WITH the copper plating), and another issue being just totally incorrect for the first generation Camaro! Although not completed, we're currently working on a big block valve cover report, but in the meantime you can READ THIS to give you a general idea of what the correct valve covers look like.
Note that while all three years are similar in appearance, there are minor differences between each year (like the location of the clips that hold the temperature sender wire, and the location of the spark plug wire stands), and in 1967 a difference between "with smog" and "without smog" on the right side cover! We're still a couple of pictures short, but I'm hoping we can finish the report soon.
Also note that I've been told that CRANE'S CORVETTES in San Diego have a "correct" reproduction, but I haven't seen them personally, so I can't comment.
Ed
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General Discussion / Re: Smog equipment or Cowl Plenum
« on: June 09, 2011, 05:04:38 PM »
HERE'S that thread.
If it were me, I'd leave the smog stuff on. When's the last time you saw a car with original smog equipment still on it!!!
Ed
If it were me, I'd leave the smog stuff on. When's the last time you saw a car with original smog equipment still on it!!!
Ed
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Decoding/Numbers / Re: trim plate
« on: June 09, 2011, 02:20:28 PM »Quote
he said its a z28 reto
Is that z28 resto (as in restoration), or z28 retro (as in clone)?? There's a BIG difference!
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He wants 50
If you haven't purchased it yet, I'd walk away. In my opinion you'll NEVER recoup your purchase price with a mismatch VIN and Trim Tag.
Ed
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General Discussion / Re: Think a found a goodie, what do you guys think??
« on: June 09, 2011, 01:55:01 PM »
Nothing more other than the ebay seller was "ford_chevy_classics" out of Dallas, Texas.
Ed
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Decoding/Numbers / Re: trim plate
« on: June 09, 2011, 01:50:36 PM »Quote
could not verify but he purchased all componets from GM for a z28
he paid 8k for car and spent 70k for buying all original Gm parts from GM
This is also suspicious as there aren't a lot of parts for these cars still available from GM. Does he have receipts showing this?
If you spent anywhere near 70k on this car, demand your money back. Even a "perfect" Z28 clone isn't worth that much.
Ed
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General Discussion / Re: Think a found a goodie, what do you guys think??
« on: June 09, 2011, 01:37:47 PM »
The car was originally an LF7 (327/210) so the transmission would have been a Saginaw. It was on ebay a year ago so it looks like it's made its way down under. It's a nice looking SS/RS 350 clone but in my opinion, not worth 39.5k
Ed
Ed
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Decoding/Numbers / Re: trim plate
« on: June 08, 2011, 09:22:41 PM »
Devo, I split your post into a new thread but your question was answered on the TEAM CAMARO site.
And as Kurt stated in THIS THREAD (see reply number 10), your trim tag is a reproduction, so someone purchased it off of ebay and installed it on your car.
Ed
And as Kurt stated in THIS THREAD (see reply number 10), your trim tag is a reproduction, so someone purchased it off of ebay and installed it on your car.
Ed
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General Discussion / Re: Beware 9N675878 DZ/Title/Tags for sale
« on: June 08, 2011, 05:23:01 PM »
It's back on EBAY again boys!! This time there's no mention of the Title or VIN, but you KNOW it's included.
VIN 124379N675878
Ed
VIN 124379N675878
Ed
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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Registery
« on: June 08, 2011, 01:22:07 PM »
Kurt is VERY busy lately, so it may take him awhile to get back to you. If you want to email the info to me, my email address is in my profile.
Ed
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General Discussion / Re: 68 Z/28 DISTRIBUTOR 111467
« on: June 08, 2011, 03:03:22 AM »
Pete, if you're just looking for "something" to use while searching for the correct distributor, go down to your local auto parts store and buy a rebuilt one. The price will be around $45.00 or so and might even be in stock.
Ed
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