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Originality / Re: 69 Center axle bumper - two styles?

« on: January 08, 2024, 11:43:13 PM »

Dave, none of the photos of bolt-ins posted accurately resemble the pinion snubber / bumper on Doug's 1969 L78 SS, the closest I've seen is a 1968 Dodge Charger 8 3/4 Rear End (adjustable) snubber. The base is very different but the rubber bumper is almost identical.

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Originality / Re: 69 Center axle bumper - two styles?

« on: January 07, 2024, 05:40:17 PM »

Doug Perry's 1969 Norwood 2D build L78 9,500 mile survivor with it original bolt-in bumper



My 1969 Norwood 2B build RS/Z28 with its original push-in bumper

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Restoration / Re: 3/8 ink stamp rubber 3/8 fuel line

« on: December 05, 2023, 03:36:15 PM »

"Great work and detail as always Lloyd and look forward to seeing this over the top restoration in 2024. Nothing wrong, just trying to understand the sequence on the hose at gas tank as it has two GM ink stamps side by side vs. the sequence of GM GAS , GM GAS? Matched something found in original hose?
Again, great work......"

Chick, thanks for the feedback, doesn't surprise me for a second you caught the stamping anomaly - eagle eyes! During the stamping process I would need to wipe off (with a damp cloth) an impression that wasn't good, then re-apply (mis-aligned, smudged etc). Somehow I managed to partially wipe off a stamping (the word GAS only) only to continue with the full, repeating stamp resulting in omitting the word GAS from the series. I noticed this only after I installed the hose and photographed it. Thought is would be good enough to illustrate the work...but you caught it. I've since corrected in on the Z. Good catch Chick! 

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Restoration / Re: 3/8 ink stamp rubber 3/8 fuel line

« on: December 04, 2023, 04:44:58 PM »

Added the front fuel hose which is 10 1/2"


Original front fuel hose length

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Restoration / Re: 3/8 ink stamp rubber 3/8 fuel line

« on: November 26, 2023, 03:56:00 PM »

Jim, you might try a couple of these tips for better results:

 - Clean the hose with a cloth using Lacquer Thinner, a couple of wipes should do and it will make the rubber surface more receptive to the ink/paint. I remove any manufacturer's ink markings at the same time.
 - Stretch the fuel hose and clamp it on both ends to a (flat) table using Irwin style clamps.
 - Use a latex based ink / paint which is readily available at most craft stores and thin it about 20% with water.
 - When applying the wet stamp to the fuel hose, to overcome the round shape, I "roll" the stamp front to back, holding the stamp block (rather than the handle) with both hands, for even pressure and good alignment.

Good luck!

Irwin Clamp

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Restoration / Re: 3/8 ink stamp rubber 3/8 fuel line

« on: November 26, 2023, 03:59:52 AM »

I had a stamp made to duplicate the fonts, point sizes, spacing and square symbol used on the original fuel hose I removed for my project. I mixed Liquitex white artists latex paint, which adheres to rubber well and is flexible, with some black to tone down the brightness and thinned it with water. Using an un-inked stamp pad I saturated the pad with the thinned, mixed paint and applied the stamp impression in a series following the original spacing. On factory original fuel lines, after several stamp impressions a date stamp was inserted however on short lengths like this, it was sometimes omitted (out of series) as was the case with my original fuel hose. I sourced gator style textured 3/8" ID fuel hose similar to the original. The rear fuel hose is 4 1/2" .

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Restoration / Re: 3/8 ink stamp rubber 3/8 fuel line

« on: November 25, 2023, 03:21:09 PM »

Something I've been working on for my project, still a work in porgress.

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General Discussion / Re: Rally Sport hideaway hinge color

« on: November 24, 2023, 06:25:35 PM »

Photos of 1969 Camaro RS door hinges, original and restored. They were (dip) painted semi-gloss black.

Original, unrestored 1969 Camaro RS door hinge, with paint runs


Restored

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Restoration / Re: 1969 trunk divider 2.0

« on: July 06, 2023, 03:33:56 PM »

Nice work and good intel - thank you. Is that your Mastercut plotter in the video?

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Originality / Re: ENGINE LIFT HOOKS

« on: July 04, 2023, 05:36:33 AM »

L78 survivor in Vintage Certification at 2022 MCACN had what looked lie silver painted lift hook

That's right Steve, also the 5A Norwood Cortez L78 from Vintage Certification in 2021
 

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Restoration / Re: 1969 trunk divider 2.0

« on: June 26, 2023, 04:53:36 PM »

Lloyd, it is fiber/panel board a friend of mine who is a cabinet maker found.

Doc, it would help those of us who might consider a similar approach to replacing the original divider to learn more details about the material used (thickness, product name, specs, sourcing etc) if you wouldn't mind asking your cabinet maker friend?

 

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Restoration / Re: 1969 trunk divider 2.0

« on: June 20, 2023, 08:34:32 PM »

Doc, what paper / fiber board material did you use and where can it be sourced?

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Originality / Re: Power steering hose Clips.

« on: June 16, 2023, 04:44:21 PM »

A few old threads on the foam sleeves.  I seem to recall that Mustangs may have used a similar foam sleeve that was being reproduced

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=14327.msg128013#msg128013

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=3980.msg180040#msg180040


Found it, no idea it it would fit
https://www.cjponyparts.com/power-steering-hose-protector-sleeve-20-mustang-boss-302-boss-429-428cj-1969-1971/p/PSHPS/

I bought a set of power steering foam sleeves from another Mustang parts vendor some time ago, I cut them to length based on a perished original set I had. They fit well and look original.

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Restoration / Re: 1969 Rally Sport Door Blackout

« on: June 16, 2023, 03:41:34 PM »

Excellent example, thanks Steve and Charley.

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Restoration / Re: Hole in trunk pan for 1969 camaro for fuel sending unit

« on: June 16, 2023, 03:29:08 PM »

Lloyd do you have a "After" photo?

It is a 'loaded question, I want to discuss the "Electrical Terminal" used Originally and on GM service parts and repop / aftermarkets.

Jim, I'll assume this is what you meant. The original, factory installed fuel sending unit ground wire terminal has a squared off end and an integrated washer in the center which is unseen when the grounding screw is attached (per the photo in Reply #5). The GM service replacement (non-reproduction) ground wire terminal is oval and does not have an integrated washer. For Legends judging the GM service replacement sending unit is accepted without a points deduction providing a star washer is added and is visible. In the photo below I have not added the star washer.

Original fuel sending unit ground wire terminal with integrated washer


GM Service Replacement sending unit ground wire and terminal (star washer not added)