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General Discussion / Three point retractable seatbelts on ebay.

« on: June 12, 2014, 02:15:44 AM »

Hey guys, heres an ebay auction with what looks to be a decent 3-point retractable seat belt setup.  Anyone have any experience with these or have seen them personally?  How do they look and function?  With the cost of the Morris brand setup at over $300, this seems like a better deal.  Maybe these aren't as nice as the Morris, but if they do their job, I may give them a go.  Anyone have any input?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-1969-CHEVY-CAMRO-PONTIAC-FIREBIRD-3-POINT-RETRACTABLE-SEATBELTS-seat-belt-/301186542236?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1969%7CModel%3ACamaro&hash=item46201dea9c&vxp=mtr#ht_3012wt_1110

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General Discussion / Do they make clear AC/Heater Control lenses without lettering?

« on: June 03, 2014, 09:12:39 PM »

I am wondering if it is possible to get an AC/heater control lens with no lettering at all.  I doubt it, but figured I would ask and see if maybe there is a way to get one.  I mean, just grab the lens BEFORE it goes to the lettering phase of the process and ship it out.  The reason is for my 69, I had custom-made brushed stainless plates made and have installed them where you would typically see the wood grain at the headlight/wiper section, and the radio plate.  I also had the same brushed silver plate made to fit the AC control, and had custom lettering etched into it.  I then painted the metal dash at the ashtray and glovebox area the same metallic pearl silver as the outside of my car, and installed the "Oh Crap" handle over a custome black anodized plate with the "Camaro" lettering etched.  It looks awesome. 

However, the AC control without a clear lens, does not get any lighting at night, and I would like to install a lens over it for the lighting effect.  However, they all have lettering and my custom etched lettering looks much nicer.  So, if amyone knows of a way to find an unlettered AC control lens, I would be thrilled.  A long shot, but thought I would ask.

Thanks,

Steve 

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General Discussion / Need a speedometer for a 69 Camaro.

« on: May 25, 2014, 02:17:56 PM »

Hey guys,

I wanted to start here and see if anyone has an old factory 120mph speedo for a 69 sitting around that no longer needs it and wants to turn it into come money.  If so, I would be interested in buying it.  Email to let me know what you feel is a fair price, and condition.

Thanks,
Steve
dekar@bellsouth.net

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General Discussion / Coming Soon:Home page pics w/ stories/info/anything the owner wants to say

« on: February 19, 2014, 05:14:11 PM »

Hey guys,

I would like to see if I can get enough response to try something new here at CRG.  I am sure by now, everyone sees the monthly home page pics when visiting the site.  Are any of you curious about that specific Camaro and would just love to click on it and get a couple other photos of it, along with great information and interesting stories about how they were found, the reason why the current owner bought it, what he or she went through to get it looking the way it does...and on and on?  I know I do.  As we all know, there is almost always a tale to tell about our Camaros, and other Camaro lovers may just want to hear about it.  At the very least, I am sure we would all like to know about the engine, the interior, the body, etc.  Does it still have the original motor or not?  What mods have been done to it?  Are there any cool options? and on and on. 

So, if you would like to not only show off your cool Camaro on the home page, but would like the world to know more about it, send in your pic and a one page story about it.  Include info about the drivetrain, the interior and cool options.  Show off the awesome knowledge you learned about your car from CRG and tell us about it.  Tell us about its history, or anything you think would be cool.  Send in another pic or two or three to showoff your engine compartment, the interior, or any cool feature that you are proud of.  Heck, send in a photo when the car was all apart, and a complete basket case, when you were sure you would never finish it.  I am sure many of us can relate to that. 

And if you have recently sent in a photo of your Camaro and it has not been posted yet, it is in the lineup.  Send me any info about your Camaro and I can include that with your pic.

On a side note, if you are Darrell Cook, Kevin Devine, or David Renshaw, your Camaros are slotted for March, and if you can send me a write up about your Camaro, we still have time to include it.

Thanks guys,

Send your pics AND STORIES to:

sdkar@bellsouth.net

Steve

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General Discussion / Who would be interested in buying a replacement passenger seat cable?

« on: January 18, 2014, 02:09:37 AM »

Hey guys,

I was wondering if there is a big enough need out there for replacement passenger seat cables.  These are the small cables that keep the seatback from hitting the dash when tilting it forward.  

In order to make these, I would have to have the items custom made and bulk ordered through my company.  These seat cables would be aircraft cable, coated in a similar grey color coating.  The color would not be exact, but as close as I can get with the material colors offered.  I can have them in either all black, for 67 and 68, or grey for 69.

I certainly don't want to go through the expense and trouble of all this if not enough people show an interest, but will gladly do it iif I can at least cover my initial costs.

If enough people tell me they would be interested in these, I could probably have these made and sold for about $15 each, more or less, depending again, on how many people would buy them.

Here is a photo of the prototype.  The holes in this one are slightly larger than OE, but my supplier said if I order a large enough quantity, he will make the holes in the ends the exact size we want.

So, let me know.  If I get enough of you guys to tell me you are interested, I will go ahead and do it.

Steve

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General Discussion / Are the reproduction wheel well moldings any good yet?

« on: December 29, 2013, 09:36:23 PM »

hey guys,

Looking to replace a EO wheel well molding that was damaged.  I remember years ago trying to fit a reproduction set, and they were horrible.  I see them supposed GM approved ones for sale on ebay.  Are they any good?  How to they fit and compare to OE?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camaro-69-Wheel-Opening-Molding-set-4pc-OE-GM-Restoration-Part-In-Stock-/150732564733?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1969%7CModel%3ACamaro&hash=item23185c68fd&vxp=mtr#ht_219wt_1127

Thanks,

Steve

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General Discussion / Need Driver Side Front Wheelwell Molding for 69 Camaro

« on: December 29, 2013, 09:18:45 PM »

Hey guys,

I recently got my 69 back from the paint shop.  They did a really nice job, however, during the build, thry pre-fit the wheel well moldings, and messed one of them up.  What upsets me a little is the fact that I gave them a complete factory OE set in which three of them, including the front driver side, were still brand new in the GM packaging.  The guy who installed it was obviously unsure of where to drill the holes, and simply started drilling hole after hole, and even drilled several holes side by side and touching.  He then took snips to the top and instead of drilling holes, cut notches out where he could hopefully just loosen the upper bolts and slide the molding under them.  What makes it worse, is NOT one single hole is in the proper space.

To take a 40 somehting year of NOS trim piece still in the GM wrapper, and cut it up and ruin it makes cringe.  As most of you know, this part is not easily obtained.

Well, the owner agreed with me and says he will replace it.  Now, I have the job of trying to find one.  I doesn't have to be new, but a a nice used one will work as well.  If anyone has one or knows where to find one, and is willing to sell it, I would be forever in your debt.  I understand it won't be cheap, and am willing to spend the money.  The entire exterior is completely back together except for this one last trim piece, and I would love to get it done.  I plan to post a pic of it on the home page for February, is that is my birth month.  I am hoping the idiot that puts these photos in the monthly lineup will accept my photo and post it for that month.  I hear he can be a real jerk sometimes.

Thanks for any help you can give.

Steve
sdkar@bellsouth.net

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General Discussion / 1969 Reproduction Front Lower Valance Parking Light Fitment

« on: December 21, 2013, 03:23:51 AM »

I have a reproduction front lower valance for my 69.  When I installed the front light assemblies, the lenses stick way out from the panel.  I removed the gasket, which gained a little room, but they still seem to stick out too far.  I ended up drilling out the spot welds on the bracket, and re-welding it further back.  Am I the only one that has encountered this problem?   

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General Discussion / Looking to get lots of photos for the Home Page for 2014

« on: December 09, 2013, 08:57:38 PM »

Hey guys,

We have a new year coming and I am looking to collect lots of nice photos for the home page.  Not just for next month, but for the entire year.  So send in your photo of your Camaro and I promise, it will get on the home page.  If you have a special month, for example, a birthday, or the month your Camaro was built (Like I'm not the only Camaro owner that knows the birth week of his vehicle), I will be happy to post that photo for that specific month. 

You Camaro does not have to be perfect, heck, if it's in primer, or rusty and dented, or has dull paint, send a photo anyway.  This site is not about perfect and restored Camaros, it's about OUR Camaros, of all conditions and styles. 

The next Camaro of each model year will get posted for the start of the New Years.  Don't worry if the pic is not perfect, as I will do my best to crop it and re-size it if necessary. 

So please, send in your pics, this site is about you and your Camaro, so represent and send in your pic.

Send photos to:

sdkar@bellsouth.net


Thanks,

Steve 

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General Discussion / 1969 Camaro deluxe door panels - Quality?

« on: October 29, 2013, 03:34:30 AM »

Hey guys,

I'm looking at possibly upgrading my 69 Camaro to deluxe door panels.  However, I hear that all of them fit horribly.  Even the Al Noch ones I found did not get good reviews.  Does anyone make a decent reproduction deluxe door panel for 69?  If not, I have a brand new pair of PUI complete assembled standard door panels new in the packaging that I will install instead.  If necessary, are there modifications that need to be done to the door to get them to fit?  Does one brand over another work better? What other issues are there I should look out for?

Thanks,

Steve

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General Discussion / Where to find 69 Camaro taillight chrome trim?

« on: October 25, 2013, 12:31:16 AM »

Hey guys,

I am looking for, but cannot find, the small vertical metal trim pieces for a 69 Camaro taillight.  These are about 2-3" long and there are two (2) of them on each taillight where they separate the sections of the taillight.  I only need two of them.  So, if anyone has any laying about and wants to sell them, or knows where they can be purchased, I would be indebted to you for all of eternity and would shout praises in your honor for this oh so wonderful help. 

Thanks,
Steve

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Mild Modifications / Where to buy plush carpet, not loopweave? Molded trunk carpet?

« on: October 23, 2013, 11:02:24 PM »

I an redoing the interior of my 69, and want to go with a plush type later model style carpet.  Where do I look to get this?  Also, looking to buy a nice matching carpet for the trunk and would really like to find someone who makes carpet molded to fit the trunk perfectly.

Thanks,

Steve

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General Discussion / NEED HELP ASAP!!! Photos of 69 Hockey Stripe - Baldwin Motion stripe too?

« on: October 09, 2013, 07:44:45 PM »

Hey guys, I am going to the paint shop tomorrow (Thursday, Oct 10) to lay out the stripes on my Camaro.  I have lots of decent photos, but cannot find any good close-ups of the hockey stripe on the door.  If anyone can send me a couple of good photos of this area, as well as maybe some measurements (ie: how wide at the fender/door area, how far from the back edge of the door, etc.), I would be forever in your debt. 

Also, since this is going to be a Baldwin Motion paint scheme, if anyone has any photos and/or measurements of the BM stripes, please forward to me.  Most of all, I am looking for pics of the BM stripe on the trunk lid and how it curves into the large painted stripe area. Any and all photos and measurements are welcome. 

Here is what I am going for. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CJVmY8ee44

Thanks for any and all help.  I promise to post photos next week when its all done.

Send pics and info to:

sdkar@bellsouth.net

Steve

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Mild Modifications / Are 71 Cutlass front parking lights the same as 69 Camaro?

« on: October 08, 2013, 06:49:36 AM »

I am looking at pics of a parking light from a 71 Cutlass and they appear to look exactly like those from a 69 Camaro.  The only difference seems to be the lenses have a larger brow, but the main assemby looks identical.  Does anyone know if these are the same? 

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General Discussion / Stripe dimensions for Baldwin Motion?

« on: October 08, 2013, 01:20:17 AM »

Hey guys,

I am painting my 69 with the Baldwin Motion paint scheme, complete with rear wing and stinger hood. It will have the center stripe down the hood, roof and trunk, with the wrap-around on the back end, and the hockey stick stripes on the side. 

If anyway can tell me the measurements or where I can find this info, I would greatly appreciate it.  For example, how wide is the single stripe?  How far up does the rear wrap-around stripe go, etc.

Thanks.