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Originality / Re: 68/69 Trunk Lid VS Header Panel Emblems
« on: March 08, 2023, 01:48:59 PM »
Little details but who cares about that stuff anyways? : )
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Originality / Re: 68/69 Trunk Lid VS Header Panel Emblems
« on: March 05, 2023, 10:47:12 PM »
Here it is pointed out for reference. The NOS one above is the same.
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Originality / Re: 68/69 Trunk Lid VS Header Panel Emblems
« on: March 04, 2023, 02:23:30 PM »
Here is the same emblem I used Mother's metal polish and Rustoleum satin black paint on.
Has some flaws but not too bad.
Has some flaws but not too bad.
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Originality / Re: 68/69 Trunk Lid VS Header Panel Emblems
« on: March 04, 2023, 02:21:43 PM »
The "C" on the trunk emblem is noticeably wider at the end than the "C" on header emblem.
The other letters also have little differences but not as noticeable from the top view.
The other letters also have little differences but not as noticeable from the top view.
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1968 - Orphans / 68 302 18L330164
« on: February 09, 2023, 11:49:14 PM »
This is posted on Ebay. Not mine.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/275675050707?hash=item402f8372d3:g:7hUAAOSwFYNj5F57
https://www.ebay.com/itm/275675050707?hash=item402f8372d3:g:7hUAAOSwFYNj5F57
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.