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General Discussion / Re: What's it worth??

« on: November 16, 2022, 11:53:16 AM »

I'll add one more point - if you're going to create one, check the valve on the snorkel, making sure it will hold vacuum.  The one I used didn't, and caused me issues - wondering why my engine didn't run right.   I just stuffed a small piece of metal rod into the hose leading up to the vacuum pot underneath the air cleaner to block it off.  Car ran fine after that.

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Mild Modifications / Re: Looking for suggestions on new carb to replace Quadrajet

« on: November 15, 2022, 07:00:47 PM »

Edelbrock use to sell NEW Quadrajet carbs a few years back.  I have one that I use instead of my restored 7029202, and its perfect.  Just seal-off the bottom well plugs and you'll be good for a long time.  Check Summit / Jegs.....

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Originality / Re: T3 Replacements?

« on: November 15, 2022, 03:44:57 PM »

I read / heard awhile back that Wagner was making these T3 headlamps for the vendor back then (who I can't remember), and decided to stop entirely from making vacuum headlamps like we need....equipment was old, process hazards, etc.  So the repro T3's dried up.  I guess The Parts Place found another vendor to make them again which is good for us!

For information's sake - those of us who have the Vigilite option have to be careful using these repro headlamps - the vacuum seal on the rear of the bulb is cut differently / smaller in diameter than original T3's - therefore limiting the light that gets transferred into the fiber optic cable that goes to the fender bezel.

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General Discussion / Re: What's it worth??

« on: November 14, 2022, 06:31:07 PM »

I ran across two of these at Spring & Fall Carlisle.  $1200 each.  The sellers knew what the other had and didn't budge from that price. They probably still have them. 
But they are very scarce.  So scarce, I made my own from a CHQ flat bottom repro and a GM snorkel.  Can't tell the difference.  Saved myself $950.

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Maintenance / Re: Stock Exhaust Manifold Removal - 69 SS 350

« on: November 14, 2022, 12:01:24 PM »

I "trued up" the manifold surfaces with a large aluminum block for flatness and 320 grit sandpaper.  Goth them really nice and flat.  Reinstalled it yesterday (hell - I got this "down-pat") and it worked great - no leaks - perfect.

So - to end this thread on a positive note, the manifolds can be removed easily - the drivers side takes a little finagling - the passenger side is a breeze.

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Maintenance / Re: Stock Exhaust Manifold Removal - 69 SS 350

« on: November 12, 2022, 12:03:26 AM »

Not gonna argue with you on that!

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Maintenance / Re: Stock Exhaust Manifold Removal - 69 SS 350

« on: November 10, 2022, 01:01:05 PM »

Never installed gaskets because GM never used them initially.  I could try that, but I'm just going to repaint / reinstall the one that I took off.  It's in good shape.

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Maintenance / Re: Stock Exhaust Manifold Removal - 69 SS 350

« on: November 09, 2022, 07:14:03 PM »

Performed the swap - no problems  ---  Until I started the car and heard exhaust popping from the passenger side - middle-two exhaust where the manifold meets the head.  Pulled it off again, and I didn't notice (total stupidity on my part) that the exhaust manifold surface where it meets the head was not totally flat - iow, had rust pits and it wouldn't seal up real nice. 

Now what!....LOL!

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Maintenance / Re: Bell Housing PN 3998621 removal without engine removal

« on: November 09, 2022, 07:09:20 PM »

I would check your bellhousing alignment. Parallel and concentric. I stock all the shims and dial indicators to do so.

VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!

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Maintenance / Re: Stock Exhaust Manifold Removal - 69 SS 350

« on: November 05, 2022, 08:49:01 PM »

Good ol Covid  - stopped me in my tracks.  I was gonna do the swap this weekend but nope!!!  Maybe next week.

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Restoration / Re: Has anybody redone/restored a pitman arm?

« on: October 29, 2022, 12:56:42 PM »

Unfortunately that component can’t be rebuilt.  Unfortunately getting another GM one is impossible to find.  You might get lucky on eBay, but get ready to pay big time.  I found one on there two years ago for $450. That’s the biggest puckering I’ve had ever experienced (well -next to the rear Vigilite indicator) I was a moron, but when you gotta have it, you have to have it.

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Restoration / Re: Door mirror restoration

« on: October 25, 2022, 11:14:08 PM »

Dave, I think you're onto something!!!  Good luck!

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Restoration / Re: Door mirror restoration

« on: October 25, 2022, 12:13:37 AM »

Well - you can, but it'll be nerve-racking at the least.  Pulling the stud that holds the mirror to the base - that's one.  Heat around the stud with a heat gun, then carefully spray the stud with something cold, like the propellant from canned air.  A couple of hits, with a soft mallet, it MIGHT pop out.

The mirror - some of us had luck by placing the mirror upside down in a bath of MEK, or other nasty solvents to release the glass from the metal.

If all the above works - consider yourself lucky.

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General Discussion / Re: Assistance in figuring out if true 68’ Rally Sport

« on: October 24, 2022, 04:09:25 PM »

I stand corrected….I forgot about those firewall holes.

Shame on you Dave!!!  lol

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Originality / Re: Air Cleaner spacer?

« on: October 13, 2022, 11:10:13 AM »

"I went to replace the cowl induction seal and the lip to secure it was pointed the wrong direction. So I grabbed the AIM and figured out the Camaro Central guys had it inside out. I flipped it around and also noticed in the diagram there is a spacer between the air cleaner base and the flat flange where the seal is mounted."

If I got a dime for every upside-down Cowl Induction seal I saw in the past 30 yrs, I'd be a millionaire.