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Originality / Re: Power steer pump cap

« on: May 18, 2006, 07:06:18 PM »

So are you guys saying that ALL 1969 Camaros had a plastic cap?
And that the Norwood and LA cars are the same?

What does CRG state on the record?

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Originality / Re: Power steer pump cap

« on: May 18, 2006, 05:42:59 PM »

So then are we saying that the Camaros originally came with a plastic PS cap in 69?
Are we sure? That would mean the Corvettes are different.

Does anyone have a picture of the exact writing on the top of an original 1969 plastic cap?
What would make the old one different then the current cap available from GM now?

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Originality / Re: Power steer pump cap

« on: May 17, 2006, 08:54:16 PM »

Maybe they started using the plastic cap earlier on the Camaro.
I don't really know. 
But, whenever I saw a plastic cap on a 69, I always just assumed it was replaced.

I guess I could have grabbed a bunch of those over the years.

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Originality / Re: Power steer pump cap

« on: May 17, 2006, 08:39:56 PM »

According to NCRS. The metal cap was used through mid 1969.
After late June or so - they went to the plastic caps.

NCRS is usually right on with this stuff. I have to believe that the Camaro was exactly the same.

The longer stick was used for the taller pumps used in the full size cars.

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Originality / Re: Power steer pump cap

« on: May 16, 2006, 04:03:13 AM »

That is the first short one I have seen with the white plastic stick.
Usually the ones for the taller pumps have had that color stick. Interesting.

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Originality / Re: Power steer pump cap

« on: May 15, 2006, 07:48:11 PM »

These were both natural - not removed from Camaros.

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Originality / Re: Power steer pump cap

« on: May 15, 2006, 07:47:17 PM »

This one looks like it was partialy painted:

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Originality / Re: Power steer pump cap

« on: May 15, 2006, 07:44:09 PM »

here is one.
Will get some more later - I have to dig for these.

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Originality / Re: Power steer pump cap

« on: May 15, 2006, 05:52:21 PM »

Pretty darn sure the 69's should have a metal cap. The plastic caps are later 70's.
Painted or unpainted - either would be OK.
I have shoe box full of these.  Some are opainted some are not

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Originality / Re: Power steer pump cap

« on: May 15, 2006, 12:06:56 PM »

None of the ones I am talking about are rebuilts.
My experience is from walking through junk yards for 20 years.
I have pulled 100's of these caps in the past.
Quite a few of them were definitely painted at the factory.

According to NCRS - Corvette PS caps were aways painted.

Either way would be OK on a Camaro.

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Restoration / Re: Looking for a few parts

« on: May 14, 2006, 05:29:22 PM »

Everything you need is available from the resto houses. Classic is among the most expensive.
Try D&R for your needs. That is who I use.

www.drclassic.com

 

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Originality / Re: Power steer pump cap

« on: May 12, 2006, 08:36:12 PM »

Or, as a compromise you could paint it a little bit.

I have seen them like that too. just some black overspray.
Pretty sloppy sometimes too.

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Originality / Re: 68 hex c/d B & S keys

« on: May 12, 2006, 08:31:01 PM »

Those are real keys. Buy them if the price is right. 

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Originality / Re: Power steer pump cap

« on: May 12, 2006, 12:40:52 PM »

Metal cap with short plastic stick.
I actually have seen them both ways - Painted and no paint.
I think typically on the Camaros they were painted.

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Originality / Re: DZ harmonic balancer VS LT1 harmonic balancer

« on: May 11, 2006, 04:50:34 PM »

The 538 balancer (7708-C) is the direct replacement for the original 7708-M -used only on the 69 Z/28.
Or even the 538 (7712) from the Lt-1

HB 538  came with quite a few different timing mark locations, depending on the part number that was stamped. Some were so close as to not really matter.
It will fit just fine on your car.