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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

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Restoration / OEM Glass & Windshield

« on: December 14, 2021, 04:50:35 PM »

Does anyone know of a good glass company-supplier for correct glass for 67-69 Camaro?  Paul's Auto glass is now retired and some of the other stuff is from China.  Trying to find a good supplier for a customer and a car I am trying to finish.

Thanks,

Jerry

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General Discussion / Re: Hood Hinges

« on: July 02, 2021, 12:51:54 PM »

Thanks guys, I appreciate the help!

Jerry

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General Discussion / Re: Pocket Porting

« on: July 02, 2021, 01:45:59 AM »

Pocket porting is not worth the time or money.  Doing a "bowl job" is the best bang for the buck and it does not change the combustion chamber much at all.  That's good for about 30-35 hp.  We did Charlie Lingenfelter's '67 Z28 cylinder heads and with stock cam the engine was 400+ hp. 

FYI, Hendrick Motorsports is now doing our machine work for stock restoration rebuilds.  Jeff Andrews at HMS came up with a plan and it's working out well.  Now generating 10-15% more hp on the dyno too.  Hendrick technology.  What a gift to have an engine shop at the top of the food chain doing work for us.  HMS is also sponsoring our Stock Eliminator '67 Z28, thanks to Jeff Andrews.  Just living the dream here at CHP.           

Jerry

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General Discussion / Hood Hinges

« on: July 02, 2021, 01:34:41 AM »

Does anyone know of competent vendor who can rebuild hood hinges?  I need new rivets installed for my '67 Z28 Stock Eliminator race car.

Thanks,

Jerry

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General Discussion / Re: JM Certified Dusk Blue 1969 Z28

« on: June 23, 2021, 05:13:26 PM »

I also posted many details about this car on my FB page.  This car could easily qualify for "Legends" certification with minimal work.

Jerry

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General Discussion / Re: JM Certified Dusk Blue 1969 Z28

« on: June 23, 2021, 05:11:55 PM »

Sale price total would have been $200k for the white '67 Z, $150k for the red '68 Z and $200k for the '69 Z28.  That's $550k plus 10% to the buyer, grand total $605k.  I was there, this buyer wanted all three of the Bryan Frank Z28s. 

Jerry

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General Discussion / Re: JohnZ --

« on: June 22, 2021, 07:14:25 PM »

My thoughts and prayers got out to John and his family.  He was a true icon to this hobby that we love.  He's done just about all there was to do professionally in his automotive working career.  His articles and hands-on experience to both the Camaro and Corvette world will live on forever.  I never got the meet John but we had many conversations over the years.  From drag racing to engineering to the restoration world.  He truly loved the hobby and the people who were part of the Camaro and Corvette world.  Rest in peace John.

Jerry MacNeish
Camaro Hi-Performance LLC   

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Restoration / Re: 4053 Carb Ink Stamp Font?

« on: April 10, 2021, 03:47:30 AM »

Found a photo.  This is the correct 30cc accelerator pump for the GM Holley production carbs.  Even in NHRA's Stock Eliminator class where I compete we are not allowed to install the larger 50cc pump.