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Restoration / Re: Stripe Template

« on: July 07, 2021, 02:59:36 PM »

Stencils & Stripes, but don't use the supplied drawing that comes in the kit. Trust me...

Care to elaborate?

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Restoration / Stripe Template

« on: July 05, 2021, 03:34:46 PM »

Looking to buy a stripe template for a 69 Z-28. Best manufacturer? Or all made by same company?

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Maintenance / Re: 69 Z-28 Oil Pump Recommendation

« on: June 10, 2021, 02:08:54 PM »

Thanks that looks like it might be a good choice. Little spendy but its a pretty important part.

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Maintenance / Re: 69 Z-28 Oil Pump Recommendation

« on: June 09, 2021, 02:42:33 PM »

Thanks my castings are not serviceable. I'll have to go another direction.

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Maintenance / 69 Z-28 Oil Pump Recommendation

« on: June 08, 2021, 02:06:20 PM »

Replacing the oil pump on my 69 Z. Years ago I purchased the current one from GM. What is a suitable replacement currently available? I've been looking at the Melling M55A. Thanks

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Originality / Re: 1969 radiator finish

« on: March 20, 2021, 03:15:36 PM »

Thanks guess I need to repaint it.

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Originality / 1969 radiator finish

« on: March 19, 2021, 03:11:17 PM »

Had my radiator redone by a reputable restorer and it came back finished in a sheen I would say leans more towards semi-flat than semi-gloss. Most I've seen are glossier than mine now is. What finish is accepted as correct? 1969 Z-28. Sorry if this has been addressed many times before tried a search and wasn't successful in getting an answer.

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General Discussion / Re: Throttle lever orientation?

« on: January 12, 2021, 04:28:42 PM »

Thanks for the picture that's how I put it together. Been 40+ years since I switched it for crossram. In the illustration nut is towards firewall, looks like arm was just drawn backwards.

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General Discussion / Throttle lever orientation?

« on: January 03, 2021, 12:46:14 AM »

I'm changing my throttle linkage from the six cylinder/crossram cable style to the V-8 lever set-up. I'm installing the lever and consulted the 69 AIM, it appears the show the arm installed with the offset towards the left or drivers side of the car. The arm seems to be too far over and interferes with the washer pump. Looked at my son's 67 and it is installed with the offset the other way. Is the illustration a misprint (item 11 Lever) in attached?

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Originality / Re: One More 69 Z/28 Stripe Question...

« on: November 11, 2020, 05:09:04 PM »

Interesting info. I had my car (12C Van Nuyes) repainted in the Early 80's didn't measure stripes below back window, and when stripe day came I applied from memory. Had the width on rears, replaced deck lid. They went back on lower than AIM, I had a copy but it just didn't look right. Thanks much really appreciate all you folks do to preserve the history of these cars!

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Restoration / Re: Carburetor Restoration

« on: October 26, 2020, 02:42:29 PM »

Beautiful work thanks to all for responses

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Restoration / Carburetor Restoration

« on: October 25, 2020, 03:31:48 PM »

After 45 years of sitting on the shelf I'm going to have my 69 Z carburetor redone. Any recommendations on a shop to do the work?

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1968 - Orphans / Re: 18L33171? Muncie Transmission Case

« on: July 03, 2020, 03:31:49 PM »

Yes empty don't recall where it came from, been around shop for years.

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Maintenance / Re: Hard to start after sitting

« on: June 29, 2020, 01:49:00 PM »

I'd check fuel pump first.

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1968 - Orphans / Re: 18L33171? Muncie Transmission Case

« on: June 24, 2020, 06:20:40 PM »

Looking at it with a magnifying glass my bet would be a nine.