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Originality / Re: factory options
« on: January 16, 2007, 06:47:35 PM »
I think PUI is the only vendor making seat covers now. Al Knock makes the deluxe door panels,
Jerry
Jerry
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Originality / Re: factory options
« on: January 16, 2007, 06:44:20 PM »
FYI, there were actually two versions of white deluxe interior in 1968, code 730 (parchment-white) and code 711 (ivory-pearl parchment). Why GM did this is beyond me. 730 coded cars have black headliners with white plastic-vinyl trim (looks terrible) and code 711 cars have black headliners with black plastic trim (much bettter look). GM did not keep track of the different versions of interiors sold. Although all of the cars shipped to Canada are in the GM of Canada records. If you had access to all of these records, you would only know how many white interior cars were shipped to Canada.
Jerry
Jerry
1473
Originality / Re: 69 L48 (SS350) - 2 or 4 bolt mains?
« on: January 16, 2007, 02:07:42 PM »
In 1971, my best friends's parents had a 1969 Impala, 350-300. I helped install a new rear main seal in this vehicle. This engine was a two bolt block. When we started on the job, we were thinking it should be a four bolt block. I have no clue what the BD is as this car is long gone.
Jerry
Jerry
1474
Restoration / Re: Alternator fan and pulley finish
« on: January 13, 2007, 05:08:28 PM »
Clear cad or silver zinc for both pieces, in 67 the fans were painted black. In 68 and 69 both pieces are silver.
Jerry
Jerry
1475
Restoration / Re: Trunk Spatter Paint Color for 1st Gens.
« on: January 13, 2007, 02:30:46 PM »
Two vendors are making the correct truck spatter paint for first gen Camaros. Larry Christensen at Camaros Plus in Arvada, CO and Brian Henderson at Supercar Workshop in LaTrobe, PA. Both are the accepted standard in concours judging and pretty damn close to the original. A professional pressure gun is needed to apply this paint. If you are hoping to find the right stuff in a rattle can, forget it.
Jerry
Jerry
1476
General Discussion / Re: Ceramic Coating
« on: January 13, 2007, 05:43:17 AM »
Yes, I know Roger well. Does excellent work and was one of the first to start documenting factory front end paint markings.
Jerry
Jerry
1477
General Discussion / Re: MO block available
« on: January 13, 2007, 03:33:47 AM »
Chuck,
He called me while I was away on a Camaro inspection trip this week. I'll try to call him tomorrow and get details.
Jerry
He called me while I was away on a Camaro inspection trip this week. I'll try to call him tomorrow and get details.
Jerry
1478
General Discussion / Re: 2007 Camaro calendars...
« on: January 12, 2007, 11:50:47 PM »
Sorry Bud,
I would have mentioned you but you own a big block car (ha) just kidding. I got to work with Dan back in the mid 1990's when he shot cars that the ICC Camaro Nationals. Remember?
I'm glad that all of you got to do the calendar experience. Gary was upset because they removed the raised white letters from his tires in the photo.
Jerry
I would have mentioned you but you own a big block car (ha) just kidding. I got to work with Dan back in the mid 1990's when he shot cars that the ICC Camaro Nationals. Remember?
I'm glad that all of you got to do the calendar experience. Gary was upset because they removed the raised white letters from his tires in the photo.
Jerry
1479
General Discussion / Re: Ceramic Coating
« on: January 12, 2007, 11:43:02 PM »
The spray welding reskinning process that we do has produced the best original patina look for restoring these cars. Also good for NCRS Corvette restorers. We, along with other customers have seen the ceramic coatings and they just don't have the original cast look. You would also be shot down in any concours "Legend" certification judging. With our spray welding process, the manifolds will never rust again and will maintain the factory cast appearance. The set on my red 1968 Z28 were done in 1987 and are still perfect, no rust spots at all. I spent years researching the differnet processes before we invested in buying the equipment to do the job.
Jerry
Jerry
1480
Decoding/Numbers / Re: BR Axle Code On A Z28
« on: January 05, 2007, 08:57:36 PM »
Doubt the plant would build one with a 3.07 and M21. Would not be able to move the car. Clutches would be worn out in a matter of months. I have driven a Z28 w/ M21 and 3.55, would not get out of its own way. If they were built, would have to be with an M20,
Jerry
Jerry
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General Discussion / Re: 2007 Camaro calendars...
« on: January 05, 2007, 05:44:49 AM »
My good old buddy, Gary Sommers is in this calendar with his Teal blue 68 Z28.
Jerry
Jerry
1482
Decoding/Numbers / Re: tach number
« on: January 04, 2007, 02:18:09 AM »
350 engine, 5K redline, 396-325hp engine, 5500K, 396-375hp, 6K redline.
There were tach shortages are the LA plant and many cars did not get the correct tach there.
Jerry
There were tach shortages are the LA plant and many cars did not get the correct tach there.
Jerry
1483
General Discussion / Re: Front Spoiler
« on: January 01, 2007, 06:33:44 PM »
No help on a drag car. Have taken the front and rear off at different events and there was no difference in ET or mph. This is an NHRA Stock Eliminator Z28 that runs 120-123 mph.
Jerry
Jerry
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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Cam Options?
« on: January 01, 2007, 12:30:08 AM »
Once the distrubutor is set up with a short curve and light spring set on a Sun distrubutor machine, you're good to go. Read the customer feedback on distributors on my website, www.z28camaro.com.
Jerry
Jerry
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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Cam Options?
« on: December 31, 2006, 04:22:29 PM »
Sometimes you can get the same sound out of the 346 cam if you tighten the valves down to about .022". What we've found in our dyno testing research is that you lose cylinder pressure when installing a higher lift camshaft such as the 140 so there are trade offs. Bigger is not necessarily better all the time. The 140 uses a lot of fuel on the street too.
Jerry
Jerry