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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 307/327/350

« on: October 19, 2006, 01:39:07 PM »

It sounds like a 67 or 68 engine.  What is the casting number and the casting date of the block?

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General Discussion / Re: new to chevys appreciate any info

« on: October 13, 2006, 01:25:14 PM »

In NHRA stock eliminator, there are first gen Z/28's running deep into the 10's.
Ben Wenzel Sr.             D/S  10.732
That was what Ben ran in qualifying at the U.S. Nationals this year in his 1967 Z/28.

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Originality / Re: Which is right?

« on: October 11, 2006, 12:51:57 PM »

I don't know what you are reading that says all SS's are big blocks but it is wrong.  It appears that the drivetrain you have listed is correct for a ss 350 car.  It would have had a quadrajet.  What are some casting numbers as well as the cowl tag numbers?  It would have come with a full size spare.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Cast Iron Transmission

« on: September 27, 2006, 02:04:17 PM »

A Z/28 had a muncie in 1967 as well.

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Originality / Re: Muncie dating.

« on: September 18, 2006, 01:22:15 PM »

It looks like a very early transmission for the 1970 model year.  There should be a partial vin stamped on the transmission as well and there should be a letter stamped at the end of that date (A, B or C).

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Restoration / Re: 1968 Camaro Sport Coupe - which centers for my rally wheels?

« on: July 08, 2006, 08:03:52 PM »

1967 camaros didn't have drum brake rally's but other cars did.  That is why they have the center caps with "Chevrolet Motor Division" only.

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Restoration / Re: 1968 Camaro Sport Coupe - which centers for my rally wheels?

« on: July 07, 2006, 07:09:19 PM »

I don't believe 67 camaros had rally wheels for drum brake cars.

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Restoration / Re: 1969 z/28 connecting rods

« on: May 29, 2006, 08:00:58 PM »

The 96 style 302 pistons can be used with the pressed pin rods.  I would say that is what you have if it is a 302.  Do the pistons have the grooves in them where the keepers go for the wrist pin? 

The 67 302 was small journal but the 68 was large journal.

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Mild Modifications / Re: mixing and matching cranks

« on: May 11, 2006, 12:46:50 PM »

The crank should bolt in the block ok but you would have to get some custom pistons or shorter rods to compensate for the difference in stroke.

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Mild Modifications / Re: Possible Axle swap

« on: May 03, 2006, 12:38:26 PM »

Richmond and perhaps other gear manufacturers make a 3.73 ring and pinion the is for use on the 4 series carrier.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Partial Vin 7L106819

« on: April 27, 2006, 12:50:57 PM »

Most of the VIN #'s I have seen stamped have either been near the "P" code or on top of the transmission near where the bellhousing bolts on.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Partial Vin 7L106819

« on: April 21, 2006, 12:18:09 PM »

The build date is P7P21 and that matches the vin for a camaro as far as the date is concerned.

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Decoding/Numbers / Partial Vin 7L106819

« on: April 20, 2006, 09:26:56 PM »

Any records of this car?  I have found the muncie for the car and would like to reunite the two.

Russ

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: COWL TAG HAS ME PUZZLED.. Is it worth while?

« on: April 12, 2006, 01:25:28 PM »

looks to be an early production (9D = 4th week Sept) and with the "1" preceeding the body number I believe it was made in 68.

It would have to be a late production car, The X codes weren't being used in September 1968.

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General Discussion / Re: 67 vs 68 seats - is there a difference?

« on: April 05, 2006, 01:38:34 PM »

Metal seatbacks would be correct for your car.