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Promotional Events and Concept Cars / Re: Alabama Int. Motor Speedway: 1969 Camaro RS/SS 396 Conv. Pace Car for NASCAR

« on: January 19, 2023, 05:25:26 PM »

This is very cool indeed especially being that I'm an Alabama native. I have also been on those banks before and what an experience that was!

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Maintenance / Re: Brake pedal switch striker P/N 3917957

« on: November 24, 2022, 03:30:06 AM »

Here is a pic courtesy of Camaro Central.

https://www.camarocentral.com/1967_1969_Camaro_Brake_Pedal_Stop_Light_Switch_p/ppd-822.htm

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Maintenance / Re: Spark plugs for 396 / 325 hp

« on: November 17, 2022, 11:24:47 PM »

I have been running Champion plugs (RC-12YC) in my Edelbrock RPM heads per their recommendation for years and never had any problems.
They are 1/4 " shorter for header clearance also.

I just replaced a set and probably wasted my money. The plugs looked ok. They were pretty old.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Rare 67 L78 Convertible, White Power Top

« on: August 31, 2022, 09:23:29 PM »

Where did you purchase the top if you don't mind me asking? More pics please.

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General Discussion / Re: RS Head Lamp Bezels Needed, 68 Z28

« on: April 21, 2022, 05:29:22 AM »

[quote author=Gars68Tux link=topic=19940.msg180960#msg180960 date=1650139738

Compared to the bezels,my nos fenders were around $300 when I bought them. That rs frontend does look good with the repops.

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Mine (fenders) were $210 ea, including extensions. I recall the parts guy commenting how expensive they were!
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Mine still have the extensions wired on as I have not installed them yet.

On the bezels, I see the radius on the HBC bezels I purchased.

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General Discussion / Re: RS Head Lamp Bezels Needed, 68 Z28

« on: April 16, 2022, 12:33:33 PM »

I'd say NOS bezels are way over priced and they don't fit perfect anyway. Look at some vintage photos and a lot of times the edges don't line up with the grill so good. Personally, I'd look at what CHQ has to offer.

Here's a shot of mine. Everything, grill and fenders were NOS, purchased about 30yrs ago (when they were affordable ), EXCEPT the bezels! I guess they weren't available "over the counter" back then or I would've got them. And I don't recall what brand these repops were. CHQ didn't exist back then. The fit was good with only minor tweeking needed.

 

Compared to the bezels,my nos fenders were around $300 when I bought them. That rs frontend does look good with the repops.

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General Discussion / Re: RS Head Lamp Bezels Needed, 68 Z28

« on: April 16, 2022, 06:01:00 AM »

I bought a pair of the bezels from HBC and while I can't comment on the fitment yet, they are very nice looking.
I have nos upper & lower rs moldings and wanted all to match up but we will see one day.


Originally I was going to try and modify the nos rs fenders I purchased many moons ago to standard fenders but have decided against this and now going to make it an rs.

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Originality / Re: Hood side bumpers

« on: February 02, 2022, 04:54:22 PM »

When they are individually packaged you can't go wrong, but I also have some purchased years ago that are nos but unpackaged.

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Originality / Hood side bumpers

« on: January 20, 2022, 04:44:05 AM »

One would think these would be easy to find being that the same ones were used on many models but not the case.
Probably not a concern to judging as I doubt they are scrutinized but original or NOS will function as intended.

Beware of some on the auction site claiming their NOS. I can tell the difference.

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Maintenance / Re: 68 Tilt column loose & turn signal switch removal

« on: November 10, 2021, 01:11:50 AM »

Support fixture J-22573 for column in vise and some amber color lithium grease I believe will do for re-assembly.

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Maintenance / Re: 68 Tilt column loose & turn signal switch removal

« on: November 07, 2021, 03:08:07 PM »

I have 2 also:
One is tilt the other non-tilt but both are floor shift.
Hopefully the pins don't need replacing on the tilt.

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Maintenance / Re: 68 Tilt column loose & turn signal switch removal

« on: November 06, 2021, 01:09:03 AM »

So I since I had the tool to remove bowl only made sense to get installer too!
This is one stout chunk of plastic.

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Maintenance / Re: 68 Tilt column loose & turn signal switch removal

« on: November 05, 2021, 05:44:58 PM »

Thank for the info on the socket. I am gonna check this out further when I tear down the column.

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Maintenance / Re: 68 Tilt column loose & turn signal switch removal

« on: November 02, 2021, 02:40:34 PM »

Pic of above mentioned socket. Looks like I  could cut down a 12-point socket possibly?

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Maintenance / Re: 68 Tilt column loose & turn signal switch removal

« on: November 02, 2021, 06:40:12 AM »

What about the lock nut socket (Kent Moore j-22599) ? What size is this and can I make one with an old socket?