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General Discussion / Re: 396 big block knock after warmup

« on: July 20, 2019, 12:03:30 PM »

Sorry to hear, man.
Just curious, what was the failed component(s)?

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General Discussion / Re: 396 big block knock after warmup

« on: July 03, 2019, 08:19:57 PM »

Check the flexplate for cracks.
What does it do off idle or when revved? Or, when in gear, does the sound change?

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Garage Talk / Re: Car Lift

« on: June 16, 2019, 01:04:36 PM »

We use mostly Rotary asymmetrical two posts at work all day, probably the best. We also have a Challenger asymmetrical that gets constant use and I feel like it's as good as anything out there and possibly a little easier to set a car or truck on than the Rotary. The Challenger has round, screw type feet with rubber pads.
I installed a Rotary two post in-ground lift at home because I got a deal and I dislike the clutter of an above ground lift in a small garage. I realize that's not very practical for most.

John.

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Garage Talk / Re: A Most Amazing Thing...

« on: June 07, 2019, 01:39:55 PM »

Super cool! I was waiting to hear this story after I saw that you had found the previous owner history. Thanks for taking the time to tell us about it. Can't wait to hear and see more!

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General Discussion / Re: CARPET/INSULATION

« on: June 01, 2019, 01:45:38 PM »

I put Dynamat under the carpet in my 68 5 years ago. It deadens the sound and vibrations a bit and makes the car "feel" a little more solid. Car still gets hot inside.

John.

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General Discussion / Re: Grecian green

« on: June 01, 2019, 01:38:55 PM »

Someone had painted mine Grecian green years ago and I really liked it. Don't see that color too often.

John

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General Discussion / Re: 1967 327 Smog Pump and Brackets Value

« on: April 09, 2019, 01:31:06 PM »

I sold a 68 210hp non relief valve pump with pulley, diverter and brackets, early take-off survivor quality for about $125 on Ebay 2 years ago. Had left side tube by itself that I had to give away.

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General Discussion / Re: Bud Scolastico RIP

« on: March 12, 2019, 12:47:38 AM »

I never really knew him but I'll never forget when I called Bud on the phone a few years back to talk about the Camaro Nationals.

Me: "Hi Bud, do you have a minute to talk about Camaros?"
Bud: "There is ALWAYS time to talk about Camaros!"

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Maintenance / Re: TH400 Rebuild

« on: February 10, 2019, 02:16:49 PM »

This looks fun, Jim. I love that trans fixture!

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General Discussion / Re: Pre-assembled std door panels...quality

« on: February 04, 2019, 11:18:23 AM »

I used Legendary unassembled panels on my 68 and I found them to be very nice. I'm pretty sure they make them in house. I have no experience with other manufacturers though.

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General Discussion / Re: Brackets holding the E-brake cables

« on: January 31, 2019, 10:45:12 AM »

Emo, here is a link to the RPO spreadsheet.

http://www.camaros.org/pdf/options.pdf

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General Discussion / Re: ZLP955 Racing BITD

« on: January 23, 2019, 12:59:09 AM »

Nice to see some pics of that car, Tim! The vintage shots are awesome! Congrats.

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General Discussion / Re: Dying seat covers

« on: January 20, 2019, 08:22:58 PM »

I've used SEM also for changing white door panels to black and had great results. I did use the prep and adhesion promoters.

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General Discussion / Re: Distrubtor raised to high?

« on: January 08, 2019, 06:48:47 PM »

X3 (don't run it anymore)
Remove and disassemble the engine and see how bad it is.
Is it the original 327? 210hp or 275hp?

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General Discussion / Re: 69 DZ302 Vacuum Advance B28

« on: December 23, 2018, 04:24:02 PM »

Or you can save yourself a few bucks and do it the way I said in my reply #5!

Ed

Honestly, thats exactly what I would do first, Ed.