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Originality / Re: intake manifold date code

« on: January 01, 2014, 04:00:55 PM »

4.4.69 on a 425DZ

Mike

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Originality / Re: air cleaner

« on: December 30, 2013, 05:59:46 PM »

I can bring mine over and we can compare the different parts.

Mike

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Originality / Re: 1969 15" Trim Rings

« on: October 23, 2013, 04:23:42 PM »

From the input it looks like the 4 clips were installed at the factory most if not all of the production cycle.

What would be correct in Legends judging? Any input from judges or someone who has gone through the process? Thanks.

Mike

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Maintenance / Re: goodyear polyglas tires

« on: October 23, 2013, 11:26:07 AM »

I think the "drifting to the right" is from back in the day when most roads were two lane with a crown in the center to drain off water. Four and more lanes today don't have a crown, think a banked NASCAR track. The book settings are from 1969, a good alignment guy should be able to recommend settings that will work with your car on todays roads.

In my previous post I didn't mean to imply my car is all over the road, just not as precise as todays cars with radial tires. It is still way fun to drive...

Mike

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Originality / 1969 15" Trim Rings

« on: October 22, 2013, 06:18:10 PM »

I have searched and found out there were three designs for the 15" trim rings. The first is with the 4 outside clips, then 2 designs with full circumference internal clips. I would like to find out what date were the 4 clips were used till, and what is acceptable for Legends Judging. My car is a 5A and has 2 of each style? Thanks.

Mike

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Maintenance / Re: goodyear polyglas tires

« on: October 22, 2013, 05:56:32 PM »

You would want the full weight of the car on the suspension before the upper and lower control arm bolts are tightened. There are serrations on the ends of the bushings that will bite in place when the bolts are tightened.

After my frame off, where everything is tight and aligned right. Using the Goodyear’s, you kind travel in the general direction of where the front end is pointed. It certainly not like any new car of today but that is the fun part of driving a car that is 44 years old.

Mike

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General Discussion / Re: 69 CAMARO'S LEFT ON THE ROAD

« on: September 26, 2013, 11:48:41 AM »

The noted damage is interesting, wonder if the broken motor mount had anything to do with putting the car in the water.

Mike

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General Discussion / Re: 69 CAMARO'S LEFT ON THE ROAD

« on: September 06, 2013, 12:39:09 PM »

38,000 Z/28's are still on the road.

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General Discussion / Re: Cylinder heads

« on: January 17, 2013, 01:03:23 PM »

Did you try Camaro Specialties? Last time I was there they had a pretty good selection of singles and pairs of heads, http://www.camaros.com/
Mike

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Restoration / Re: Restoring Original Ball Joints

« on: December 01, 2012, 08:53:00 PM »

Those were my pictures of the ball joints. I boosted the boots from the Classic Suspension ball joints and installed them on my originals. Thought I could find some replacements later, doesn't sound like it.

Mike

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General Discussion / Re: SBC Hump Heads

« on: November 03, 2012, 04:20:18 PM »

You might ask the seller to take the heads out and get them checked for cracks before you make the trip. Offer to pay for the check as you would do this any way and you might save the cost of the road trip.
Mike

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Restoration / Re: Muncie gears

« on: September 05, 2012, 12:17:26 PM »

I think these guys are the suppliers that everyone buys from for the good stuff.

http://autogear.net/ag_archive/muncieproducts.htm

Good guys to work with, lots of knowledge.

Mike

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