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General Discussion / Re: Ticking Noise TSB 69-T-29

« on: July 02, 2011, 03:10:33 AM »

You know, my L48 car has been making a "ticking sound" around the right side rear wheel area since I've owned it. I always thought it was some sort of exhaust interference or leak. I'll have to check out this TSB and see if I can fix it. That would be wonderful!

John

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General Discussion / Re: The Camaro Nationals June 24th & 25th in Frederick, MD

« on: July 01, 2011, 10:19:17 AM »

That was the first time I was able to take any cars to Camaro Nationals. It was great for me because I live 20 miles from Frederick. I had a great time, saw some really cool cars and met some great people. It would be nice to figure out how to attract more of the "high end", cars though. I understand Jerry M became ill during the whole event so we missed his participation. I hope he's doing ok. I look forward to doing it again next year.

John

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General Discussion / Re: The Camaro Nationals June 24th & 25th in Frederick, MD

« on: June 30, 2011, 03:05:09 AM »

Hi Marty, I can send you some pics of it if you want.

John.

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General Discussion / Re: 69 DZ Blocks

« on: June 28, 2011, 12:45:18 AM »

Yes, the other block is a Tonawanda. Strange though, looks like the cast date is I 26 8 and the assembly is T0212HN.

John

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General Discussion / Re: 69 DZ Blocks

« on: June 27, 2011, 03:42:08 AM »

Chris,
I know the one in my 12B SS is, I'm 99% sure the other one is too but I'll check tomorrow.

John

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General Discussion / Re: 69 DZ Blocks

« on: June 26, 2011, 03:34:12 PM »

My late November (68) built L48 is a 388 block. I also have a L48 block from a 69 full size wagon that is a 388 2 bolt main.

John

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General Discussion / Re: DF wheels

« on: March 04, 2011, 11:17:48 PM »

Paul, That wheel on Ebay has the narrow 1" slots. I have 1 of those I'm going to use as a temporary 4th wheel untill I find one more with the 1 1/8" wide slots. Truth is, probably won't be able to tell the difference once the trim ring is on but I'm just being picky.  Thanks for lookin!

John

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General Discussion / Re: DF wheels

« on: March 04, 2011, 03:58:23 AM »

I need one more K19 DF wheel with the 1 1/8 wide slots. Just one! I aquired three of them over the past 2 years for an average of $90 each. I like the 69 dated replacements because the prices are usually reasonable and I'm not putting them on a numbers Z28. Anyone got one of these with the wide slots they can part with? Thanks!

John.

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Maintenance / Rear leaf springs

« on: February 25, 2011, 12:40:59 AM »

Hello all, I'm getting ready to change the rear axle in my 68 from a 10 bolt mono to a 12 bolt multi leaf. My question is, has anyone had any experience with the reproduction leaf springs on the market? There seems to be a few options ranging from the cheap 5 leaf replacement to the "correct" 4 and 5 leaf repros. I'm not building a show winner but I like my car to drive great and look great. Ideally, the 4 leaf correct repro would be my preference but, are they worth the extra money? Are the cheaper replacements decent and consistant? Anyone ever use the Eaton Detroit springs? I really drive the car so handling is important(maybe like a stock Z). I like the stock ride height too.
Thanks for any input.

John

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General Discussion / Re: Repo delco moraine boosters.

« on: December 24, 2010, 04:45:52 AM »

I bought a complete 4-piston conversion kit from The Right Stuff for my 68 RS and I got their "correct" Delco stamped booster. I've had it over two years and it looks great and works fine. I drive the car often and sometimes I have to leave it outside. I have never tried to verify its correctness but im very happy with it. Oh, the master cylinder and the hold-off valve were garbage.

John

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General Discussion / Re: factory 1969 12 bolt pinion angle

« on: December 04, 2010, 02:24:16 PM »

Also consider the mounting point on the leaf spring. I think when the axle is mounted on the springs, it actually puts the pinion closer to level when the perches are welded with the pinion up about 6*. So, the down position would seem wrong to me. When power is applied to the axle, it tends to rotate so the pinion moves up.

John

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Restoration / Re: How to convert from R12 to R134 on a 69 Camaro

« on: August 03, 2009, 02:07:41 AM »

I did a 134a changeover on a 69 a few years back and it works fine. I flushed ALL components with an A/C flush chemical first to remove ALL the old refrigerant oil. The older R12 refrigerant oils are not compatible with 134a. I replaced the receiver dryer, then added the right amount of 134a compatible oil to all the components, reassembled with new o-rings. The biggest problem I ran into was finding a working POA valve, which had nothing to do with the change to 134a. It still works great but It'll never blow as cold as an original working R12 system.

John

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General Discussion / Re: A new Camaro we can all relate to

« on: May 29, 2009, 02:53:41 AM »

I'm sure it means White Trash.

John.

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General Discussion / Re: A new Camaro we can all relate to

« on: May 28, 2009, 02:20:44 AM »

Funny, I have an original 1979 WT edition Z28 in my driveway right now.

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General Discussion / Re: Replacement 15x6 DF wheels

« on: May 22, 2009, 04:48:28 AM »

I have a friend who has a pair of 68 DF wheels on the front of his GMC S15 daily driver. He said he'd trade them for a pair of my 15x7s. Now, I just need to find 2 more...repro or original. If I could just get a full set elsewhere, that would be fine also.

Paul, I'm curious about the wheels your friend has. Post or email me a price if you get a chance. Thanks very much.

John