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General Discussion / Re: 12 bolt backing plates

« on: November 28, 2012, 06:33:13 AM »

That's a lot of work to find the right arc of metal to weld into place. Lots of factory welds aren't pretty, look at the subframe.
Not to say these are original, but I've seen these used somewhere before - maybe on later cars?

My thought exactly Kurt.. Appearance of the subframe welds and the effort to cut out the shape of the shield.. Hmmm..
Thanks William. I didn't see any numbers stamped on them and after stripping the paint, they appeared to have been sand blasted at one point.

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General Discussion / Re: 12 bolt backing plates

« on: November 27, 2012, 07:48:31 AM »

Thanks, then I guess I was right to question them.. 

Any idea what bore size is correct re: the wheel cylinders?

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General Discussion / Re: 12 bolt backing plates

« on: November 27, 2012, 02:32:09 AM »

Also, there are two different bore sizes for rear wheel cylinders available for rear drums.. 7/8" and 15/16"..

Was only one size available on 1st Gens, or were both sizes used depending on the application?
Thanks

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General Discussion / Re: 12 bolt backing plates

« on: November 27, 2012, 02:23:33 AM »

Found this on-topic thread in a search..

Also regarding the backing plates..
I aquired a used pair that have splash shields welded to them. I didn't know splash shields were ever added to drum backing plates and thought someone must have once added them. I was also considering removing them until I did a short Google search and found some with..

The afore mention In-Line Tube website has the option of with and without..
http://inlinetube.com/Drum%20Brakes/Drum%20Brakes.htm



Question: Where the shielded plates ever a Camaro option, standard or never available on them? If not, what were these normally fitted to?

Also, looking at the ones that I have that came off a 68 Camaro (no idea if original to the car), were the welds normally that rough? This is mainly why I assumed a back-yard welder had added them.

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General Discussion / Re: is this factory/heat shield

« on: November 26, 2012, 09:31:22 PM »

Contact Federal Mogul/FelPro and ask them.
Their online search/interactive catalog is just crap.

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General Discussion / Re: Black 69 Z/28 RS on Ebay Crossram JL8

« on: November 26, 2012, 09:20:42 PM »

Still has J52 on the front. JL8 is all 4.
Over-restored.

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General Discussion / Re: is this factory/heat shield

« on: November 20, 2012, 05:54:49 AM »

Couldn't find the FelPro gasket in square bore on Summit's site, but they do list two Edelbrock gaskets #9265 & 9266 (open or divider) and both are ~5/16" thick.
There is also Holley's 108-37 but is much thicker @ 5/8".

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General Discussion / Re: is this factory/heat shield

« on: November 14, 2012, 09:22:39 AM »

I doubt you'd see any difference in performance either UNLESS you have percolation issues.. Then, I think the shield would help a great deal. I use one only for this reason and I believe it's easily worth it's weight in help..
They come with a thick 3/16"gasket which also helps prevent heat transfer, but is really there to provide clearance for the 30cc accelerator pumps.. FWIW, using two gaskets is required if you have a 50cc pump, but at WOT, the pump arm may still just touch the shield. ..and yes, be careful tightening the carb nuts. I progressively tighten them in a diagonal sequence.
OER who are providing repro of this shield are stapling the heavy 3/16" gasket to the underside of the shield which is incorrect.. I assume this is a mis-communication between English and Chinese and lack of quality control.

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Restoration / Re: Are the any differances in sub frames?

« on: November 04, 2012, 07:57:35 AM »

I bought a very clean frame from out west...but its a 69 frame... so I have not got to the point of what is involved to make it correct for the 68...if that is possible...

Very easy if you can find a junked 68 subframe and unpick the bumpstops..
I did with a 69 Nova frame to convert my 67 to 69.
http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/showpost.php?p=13994&postcount=27

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Restoration / Re: Passenger Seat Cable 4

« on: October 29, 2012, 08:51:08 AM »

Use the reply Danzo. Why 4 separate threads on these?

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Restoration / Re: Replacement door latches

« on: October 18, 2012, 06:46:39 PM »

OER latches are OK but mine needed some heavy-handed modification to work properly. The cams and ratchet within were/are misaligned.
Typical OER.. 

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General Discussion / Re: Does anyone sell original style (R59 & R89) battery cases - empty?

« on: October 12, 2012, 07:18:39 AM »

Me and several of my mates bought these Delco Energizers for our 1st gens.
Same AGM guts as Optimas so they kick arse.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ANP-SR59/

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General Discussion / Re: 69 camaro repo fuel tanks

« on: October 12, 2012, 07:11:27 AM »

Both my new regular and locking Stant fuel caps are loose on my OER tank.
With OER's reputation (at least with my resto), I believe it's the tank at fault and not the caps.
Stant stuff I found is very good.

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Originality / Re: Fuel tank and Car originality

« on: October 07, 2012, 08:44:49 AM »

Was for sale in August by same seller.
There are several items that's not original, -not just what could be the fuel tank..
The fuel tanks were galvanised from factory. Whether that's the original tank or a replacement, it does look like it could be a GM. Even a mild rear-end collision would damage the tank, so a replacement within the last 42 years is likely. Many non-GM repros look like, or are painted.

This car has an engine number T1230HC and I'm wondering why the seller has failed to mention it. Car's build date is 2nd week of Feb.
The HC is 350/250hp (RPO L65) 4 speed (could also be 3 speed manual) and 2bbl carb.
http://www.camaros.org/lm1.shtml#L65

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Z/28 on ebay

« on: October 03, 2012, 07:52:06 AM »

I'm not one to judge correct or incorrect numbers, but they do look as though they were stamped on the block after it was painted. -Which means that must be 40+ year old paint..
Do ya reckon?