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General Discussion / Re: Original stamp or re stamp
« on: April 13, 2023, 02:07:10 PM »
Looks good to me. Can you make out the partial VIN next to the suffix? Looks like 9N56?
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General Discussion / Re: Original stamp or re stamp
« on: April 13, 2023, 01:12:57 PM »
I don't see a DZ stamp. Just a picture of the casting date "L 12 8" (December 12th, 1968)
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General Discussion / Re: Original key envelope
« on: April 13, 2023, 01:11:27 PM »Quote
Ed, what time frame would you say late 67 is? I won’t hold you to an exact date, but a general month/week.
The start of the 1968 model year - August, 1967
Ed
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General Discussion / Re: Original key envelope
« on: April 11, 2023, 11:38:22 PM »
Yes, I found a post on the NCRS site from John that said the 1968 model year was the first year for the "key envelope", so that's now been verified. However, before that I THINK they used the "Key Keeper" envelope (see below) but I'm not sure if it was a "factory" or a "dealer" item. It would be nice for anyone with older Chevrolet cars and trucks with original keys and glove box contents to chime in.
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General Discussion / Re: Original key envelope
« on: April 11, 2023, 02:19:34 PM »
The time frame for that part number (3933878) is late 1967. Prior to the 1968 model year, I don't believe there was a separate key envelope.
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General Discussion / Re: Original key envelope
« on: April 09, 2023, 04:27:17 PM »
It's 3958690 and yes, it came with all 1969 through late 1970's GM cars and trucks.
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1968 - Orphans / Re: 18N445313 VO529MO
« on: April 08, 2023, 03:18:15 PM »
For future searches the full VIN would be 124378N445313 and it's not in the database.
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Maintenance / Re: yellow starter wire
« on: March 30, 2023, 06:38:34 PM »
See their instructions below
"To achieve optimum performance we recommend the removal of all external resistance"
If it started and ran okay with the old yellow wire disconnected, it'll still start and run okay with the new yellow wire disconnected.
Ed
"To achieve optimum performance we recommend the removal of all external resistance"
If it started and ran okay with the old yellow wire disconnected, it'll still start and run okay with the new yellow wire disconnected.
Ed
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Originality / Re: 396 Engine lift rings
« on: March 30, 2023, 01:13:02 PM »Quote
Prior to '68 the engine dress line used fixtures to hold by the exhaust manifolds.
Several prior to 1968 and only two for 1968 and later!!
Ed
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Originality / Re: 396 Engine lift rings
« on: March 29, 2023, 03:46:36 PM »
Chick, originally John said that picture was from the late 60's or early 70's but I believe it's from earlier than that, before the lift brackets were used, because I don't see the front driver side bracket attached. During that time they used the carb mounting holes to hold the engine up while painting. I don't believe John ever stated what they used in 1968 and later so it may have been the same thing as before (more than likely since why change things if it works), or the actual lift brackets themselves. I just don't have the info to say how it was done after 1967.
And of course I'm not positive on the date of that picture either!
Ed
And of course I'm not positive on the date of that picture either!
Ed
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Originality / Re: 396 Engine lift rings
« on: March 28, 2023, 10:24:37 PM »
To be honest Chick, I'm not sure but I believe so. If I remember correctly, John said the brackets were installed prior to painting the engine so it would be painted (or not if it was an L89). However, the engine in that picture is a little "too perfect" if you know what I mean. At 300 per hour in the spray booth (one every 12 seconds) they didn't get a lot of attention!
Ed
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Originality / Re: 396 Engine lift rings
« on: March 24, 2023, 03:13:47 PM »
It attaches to the back of the head (see arrow in the picture attached). Note that the picture is a Corvette 427, but the Camaro 396 is the same.
Ed
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General Discussion / Re: Wrecked 68 for sale
« on: March 20, 2023, 09:08:21 PM »Quote
Seller is parting out the 1968 Camaro as evidently the car was wrecked
Interesting because nowhere in the ebay auction does it say anything about other parts. As far as I can tell you're just getting a beat up hulk!
Ed
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General Discussion / Re: Wrecked 68 for sale
« on: March 20, 2023, 05:28:47 PM »
Is this guy on drugs??? $7500 for that? It's not worth $750!! However, that being said what he's REALLY selling is the VIN and the trim tag. That's one way to skirt the law. And for future searches on the trim tag - LOS 06164
Ed
Ed
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Originality / Re: What are the factory correct 67-68 convertible sunshade vinyl piping clips?
« on: March 17, 2023, 01:13:04 PM »
Here's my 1968 LA 05D convertible
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