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Originality / Re: Power Steering Return Hose Script and Clamps

« on: November 03, 2019, 02:30:08 PM »

Lloyd, will be glad to look at mine and give you what I have, information wise. I am not in the country at this time or since you asked. Perhaps later this week you can get the faith back when I get home? Adios amigo

Thanks Bentley - much appreciated and safe travels.

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Originality / Re: Power Steering Return Hose Script and Clamps

« on: November 02, 2019, 02:34:07 PM »

2 weeks and over 170 views with no replies - I'm starting to lose faith here!

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Originality / Re: Power Steering Return Hose Script and Clamps

« on: October 28, 2019, 03:12:47 AM »

Would sure like some input on this subject. Anyone with original PS?

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Originality / Re: 1969 rear leaf spring cup front eye bolt & nut part#3892754 & 9417614

« on: October 27, 2019, 03:23:18 AM »

If you have any original photos of this hardware to post that would be helpful.

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Originality / Re: 1969 rear leaf spring cup front eye bolt & nut part#3892754 & 9417614

« on: October 24, 2019, 09:49:20 PM »

Mine would be a good one to look at but I had to use the nut, bolt, & forward spring hanger for the body cart to bolt to. It's at the body shop at the moment. That hdw was absolutely perfect on that car. I have to go there in the morning as they're painting the front clip. I will see if I can see the hdw when I'm there...Joe

Thanks.

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Originality / Re: 1969 rear leaf spring cup front eye bolt & nut part#3892754 & 9417614

« on: October 24, 2019, 02:53:56 PM »

Surprisingly few posts on this question. I reached out to "JM" and he stated the bolt, washers and nut should all be manganese phosphate.

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Research Topics & Reports / Re: Gas tank date codes

« on: October 24, 2019, 05:28:23 AM »

25 69 (with upside down "5") 2B Norwood 1969 RS Z/28

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Originality / Power Steering Return Hose Script and Clamps

« on: October 23, 2019, 04:28:23 PM »

Looking for input on the correct Saginaw power steering return hose and clamps used in 1969. I have two examples of period-original hoses. When compared it appears the script on both hoses read "P.S. Return DDD-Y" where, I'm assuming, DDD represents the Julian date and the Y is the year of manufacture. If that assumption is correct the examples below would appear to be dated April 21, 1970 and August 25, 1970. Although not Gen1 hoses I was told the script would be the same for 1969? The power steering box side hose fitting was attached to one of the hoses with a pinch clamp which is correct for Gen2 Camaros for both ends of the return hose. Gen1s used Wittek screw clamps or possibly one Wittek screw clamp and one pinch clamp? Input would be appreciated.

Original PS return hose dated April 21, 1970


Another example apparently dated August 25, 1970


PS Box side fitting with pinch clamp






Original Wittek PS return hose screw clamps

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Restoration / Re: 69 camaro rear bumper guard

« on: October 21, 2019, 08:22:14 PM »

I wonder if the fit depends on the relative angle of the rear bumper? In most pictures where the fit is poor, it looks as though it would be improved if the entire bumper was rotated slightly inwards at the top, towards the tailpan......

...LOL, then instead we'd be talking about bumpers that weren't installed in the right clock position at the factory!

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Originality / Re: 1969 rear leaf spring cup front eye bolt & nut part#3892754 & 9417614

« on: October 21, 2019, 01:21:46 AM »

Another angle:

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Originality / Re: 1969 rear leaf spring cup front eye bolt & nut part#3892754 & 9417614

« on: October 21, 2019, 01:11:46 AM »

I just came across a photo of my former '69 10 10 RS/Z survivor that was taken by James G (firstgenaddict) about the time the car was found following almost 2 decades of storage. The photo could be clearer and the lighting is not great but it does appear the eye bolt's nut and washers were zinc plated. Another clue is the full surface rust present on the surrounding fasteners that are known to be phosphated

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Restoration / Re: 69 camaro rear bumper guard

« on: October 21, 2019, 12:27:24 AM »

I have GM NOS rear guards/pads and an original '69 bumper that has been rechromed.  The fit is tight as it should be. 

If you see poor fitting rear guards they are probably repro.  I tried the repro guards and the fit on the bumper was horrible.  They were also heavier/thicker than original GM. 

Photos of Skip L's 9D Norwood 20K mile Z survivor and my (former) 4C Norwood RS/Z survivor both with ill fitting rear bumper guards.

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Originality / Re: 1969 rear leaf spring cup front eye bolt & nut part#3892754 & 9417614

« on: October 18, 2019, 12:17:13 AM »

Thanks Jim, on re-read I now realize you were commenting on the finishes for the axle U bolts and nuts.

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Originality / Re: 1969 rear leaf spring cup front eye bolt & nut part#3892754 & 9417614

« on: October 17, 2019, 02:49:06 PM »

Thanks for posting photos and other references. Seems to be inconclusive regarding the finish on the nut - phosphate or zinc? Jim you stated: "Heavy-Duty Lock Nut, Grade C SAE (Fine) Thread - Nuts - Nuts - Fasteners & Hardware Zinc plated, silver finish", where did you source this information?

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Restoration / Re: 1969 Brake Line Retainer Clips - Finishes

« on: October 16, 2019, 02:44:34 PM »

How did you restore them?