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Originality / Turn signal shaft knob?

« on: November 19, 2019, 10:08:53 PM »

I bought a NOS turn signal shaft 3909580 for my 68 Camaro. I need to install the knob, after I paint it blue, black is all that's available. I thought the knob was pressed on the stalk, but the one I ordered just drops on with no resistance. Are they glued on? The diameter of the knob is a tad larger where it meets the shaft. Is it supposed to be a flush, smooth transition to the shaft? Thanks Paul

I did a search, not much on the tantalizing topic of turn signal shafts.

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Restoration / Glove box liner

« on: November 12, 2019, 09:57:32 PM »

I need to order a new glove box liner for 68 Camaro. The prices vary from $14.99 all the way to $82.00 Seems like quite a spread on pricing.
 Anybody bought one recently and can make a recommendation? Thanks Paul

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Restoration / Re: 1968 Camaro small hole in firewall

« on: November 10, 2019, 04:13:16 AM »

It looks like the little hole below the back up light hole. I had a 67RS with a 3 speed and it had a 1" rubber plug with 2 terminals in the large hole above the little one which were back up lights. Don't know what that little hole would be for. It's a Norwood car.

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Restoration / Re: 1968 Camaro small hole in firewall

« on: November 10, 2019, 02:22:38 AM »

It could be #11, but the hole is not quite that big. It looks like a hole for a sheet metal screw that never got a screw. A mystery! Thanks for the help.

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Restoration / Re: 1968 Camaro small hole in firewall

« on: November 10, 2019, 01:13:30 AM »

It's a nice clean hole, no rough edges or anything like that and only 1/8" or smaller in diameter. That's what's curious. I can't imagine what a hole that small would retain. That's the accelerator mount in the picture and those screws holding the mount are way to large for that hole. I'm baffled.

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Restoration / Re: 1968 Camaro small hole in firewall

« on: November 10, 2019, 12:15:17 AM »

Ed,
I don't have A/C or center console. I see #11 in the aim, but don't see where it attaches to the fire wall. If your looking at the fire wall from the front of the car, the hole is on the left of the accelerator pedal. The duct would have to go past the accelerator to attach to the hole in the fire wall. After 50 years it's hard to tell what somebody drilled holes for. There are 2 holes, one drilled a 1/8 of a inch above the other for the carpet guard around the steering column, who know why.

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Restoration / 1968 Camaro small hole in firewall

« on: November 09, 2019, 08:04:25 PM »

I was installing the steering column and other related parts today and noticed this very small hole it the firewall. Anybody have any idea's what it's for? Thanks Paul

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Originality / Re: Dash pad trim for 1968

« on: November 02, 2019, 05:53:19 PM »

My trim had the black painted center, although missing in a few spots. I polished the trim, by hand, then carefully taped up the outer portions of the trim and resprayed the center. It turned out very nice. I did this before sending the pad to be recovered, so over spray and hold the trim wasn't a problem. I wish I had taken the trim off and kept it at home. Three trips to interior shop later, the pad is supposed to be heading back to me, arriving next week, but the shop destroyed the trim on the first attempt.           
 
Good Luck with yours

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Mild Modifications / Re: 68 Camaro 6 cyl to BBC conversion

« on: October 25, 2019, 02:29:13 PM »

They may have put body filler over the Vin on the cowl. Take a small mirror and get a look at the bottom side of the cowl may be able to locate it that way, if it's still there.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?

« on: October 19, 2019, 06:14:41 PM »

Listing says NOM, may have originally had small block, It has a small block trans cross member. Not alot of details maybe intentionally?

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Original Cars and Details / Re: 68 L78 Rallye Green

« on: October 13, 2019, 09:10:13 PM »

I just saw your thread, you are very fortunate to have such a beautiful car and in Rally Green even better. On page three reply #40 what is that number and what is that a picture of? Thanks Paul

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General Discussion / Re: 1968 Turbo 400 Drive shaft

« on: October 09, 2019, 10:31:16 AM »

I didn't think it was correct, but thought maybe I was missing  something. Thanks

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General Discussion / Re: 1968 SS 396 Fan Clutch

« on: October 08, 2019, 06:36:53 PM »

Joe, I'm sure you've heard the third times a charm. I read that report twice and missed those part numbers both times. I got them the third time though. Thanks Paul

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General Discussion / 1968 Turbo 400 Drive shaft

« on: October 08, 2019, 12:27:51 AM »

Guy selling this says it for a 68 Camaro with Turbo 400. I've never seen that circular ring on one.

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General Discussion / 1968 SS 396 Fan Clutch

« on: October 08, 2019, 12:06:15 AM »

I intend to install a Clutch fan on the car. It originally had a fixed blade fan. I have secured a 4 rivet 5 blade fan for 67-68 car I'm trying to find a good used one. The new clutches have the slotted mounting holes at the water pump flange which won't appear original. Looking for a way to identify a BB fan clutch verses a small block. Thanks