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Originality / Re: SMOG TUBES

« on: August 04, 2022, 12:02:42 AM »

There was a changed in Feb to a 2nd design L/S tube which was used for the 1968 model year Z28.  The early cars would have the std L/S tube.  I have photos in my fact book showing the tubes.

Jerry

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General Discussion / Re: 1969 exhaust system

« on: July 14, 2022, 03:52:44 PM »

Gardner, the one and only correct systems and only one accepted in "Legends Certification" at the Camaro Nationals.  Absolutely the best. 

Jerry

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General Discussion / Re: 4053 carb power valves

« on: May 23, 2022, 07:50:57 PM »

A good baseline is 72-76s.  That is standard jetting in the 3310 Holley carb.  If you're blocking the rear power valve, then add 4 to the rear jetting making it 80s in the rear. 

Jerry

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General Discussion / Re: 4053 carb power valves

« on: May 16, 2022, 02:35:06 AM »

We've been using 6.5s with our restos.  They seem to work better for the street.

Jerry

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

« on: April 20, 2022, 09:13:09 PM »

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.

Garth,

I've had the CHQ's before and have a set now, they do not have the radius on the polished edge, they are flat thus, the reason I want to locate a pair of originals.  I know someone out there is hoarding them in a warehouse.  It appears that OER is making them too?  I wonder if they're any better?

I do appreciate the help guys!

Jerry

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

« on: April 15, 2022, 02:04:42 AM »

I talked to Jim about a month ago, said he would check and I never heard back from him.

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General Discussion / RS Head Lamp Bezels Needed, 68 Z28

« on: April 14, 2022, 10:14:24 PM »

Checking here to see if anyone may have an original pair of NOS rally sport head lamp bezels.  I'm trying to finish my last restoration project, a 1968 Z28 that I've known since new, and it was sold new at A.D. Anderson Chevrolet (where my '67 Z28 race car was also sold).  Anderson was the flagship performance dealer in Baltimore.  Hope to have it done for summer cruise events.  It's a factory cowl plenum car and originally like my white survivor Z28 with Kustom headers.  Only 87 Z28s got both options. 

Part #3898149 and 3898150.  Any help in locating a set is greatly appreciated!

Jerry 

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General Discussion / Re: Rechroming bumpers

« on: March 29, 2022, 02:42:58 PM »

I called Librandi's as I'm sending parts there for chrome plating.  They are $600 a bumper if its a good core, $125 each for bumper guards.

They have an excellent reputation.  Lucas Restorations used them for years too. 

Jerry

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General Discussion / Re: Rechroming bumpers

« on: March 25, 2022, 10:25:19 PM »

Check with Librandis Plating in Middletown, PA.  Those prices posted here seem a tad high.

Jerry

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Real or Fake Z28

« on: March 14, 2022, 06:31:23 PM »

Looks like someone has been busy since 2013.  That cowl number stamp was not like that in 2013.  It's a bad car with complete restamped DT.  Someone just called me about the car. 

I'll just leave it at that.

Jerry   

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General Discussion / Re: 1967 396 Part 2

« on: January 03, 2022, 03:27:03 AM »

Here's a photo of Bill Jenkins in the winner's circle after winning both class eliminations and the eliminator.  September 1967.

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General Discussion / Re: 1967 396 Part 2

« on: January 03, 2022, 03:23:38 AM »

Here's the Jenkins original '66 Chevy II.  It was totaled in a trailering accident coming home from the track in 1966.

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General Discussion / Re: 1967 396 Part 2

« on: January 03, 2022, 03:15:20 AM »

I interviewed Bill Jenkins in 1993.  He told me that both he and Paul Prior were responsible for getting the L78 engine into the Camaro.  This was done for NHRA Super Stock eliminator.  And as we know, Jenkins made history and won the NHRA US Nationals (the super bowl of drag racing) in 1967 with this car.  There may be a couple of earlier vins but that does not mean they were the first one.  The pace cars were modified for the Indy 500.  Jenkins sent his engine man, Joe Tryson to the Tech Center in Detroit to pick up this car.  Joe drove it back to Malvern, PA with no heater and 4.56 rear axle.  This is all straight from the horse's mouth.

Also, the fact that it was picked up at the Tech Center and not Norwood assembly tells the story that this was a very special 1st car production.  Jenkins sold it to the Kimble Brothers in 1970 and it was restored many years later.  I think d. Mecum owns the car now. 

Jerry

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Restoration / Re: OEM Glass & Windshield

« on: December 15, 2021, 02:51:22 AM »

Auto city glass, and they will date code all of your glass, if needed. just got mine back, (date coded), cost me $789.00 for 5 peices. my car is a convertible.

Are you happy with the quality of the glass?  Fit, etc.

Jerry

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Restoration / Re: OEM Glass & Windshield

« on: December 14, 2021, 05:52:13 PM »

Is it any good?  I know the Pelkington we installed in my '67 Z28 was junk.  Side windows not curved correctly.  Someone has to making quality glass.

Jerry