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Decoding/Numbers / Windshield Wiper Motor

« on: April 13, 2017, 07:42:37 PM »

So I read the posts from 2015 regarding dating the wiper motors, and was checking mine out. I see the "Typee 12V" embossed into my unit, but do not see any trace of a part number above that. In the pic's from the previous posts, it appears that is where the part number should be located. Is is just thick paint obscuring my part number, or am I missing something else?

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Originality / 68 Rear Spoiler

« on: March 09, 2017, 09:28:18 PM »

Any markings or way to verify 67/68 original GM rear spoiler from reproductions?

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General Discussion / Chassis Broadcast Sheet

« on: February 21, 2017, 04:41:34 PM »

So I know finding the body broadcast sheet in a 69 Norwood built Camaro is very rare. How often do chassis broadcast sheets turn up? It seems like these would never have been in the car since they traveled with the chassis assembly. Only one I have seen a copy of is ZL-1 #2. Does the CRG group have many of these?

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Originality / 69 Z Water Pump Pulley

« on: September 28, 2016, 03:08:28 PM »

So I'm looking at this pulley on ebay. Is this part genuine? Trying to post a link, but I don't seem to have it figured.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/USED-69-1969-302-Z-28-Z28-WATER-PUMP-PULLEY-3932456-DV-ORIGINAL-DV-3932456DV-/162202297330?hash=item25c402a3f2:g:N6QAAOSw65FXr2Tz&vxp=mtr

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Originality / 68 Camaro Rear Spoiler

« on: July 20, 2016, 08:48:48 PM »

So I'm looking at a 68 Camaro rear spoiler #3916633 online for sale that's supposed to be original GM; How can I can I tell repro from authentic GM?

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Decoding/Numbers / Rear End Ring Gear Decode

« on: June 09, 2016, 06:48:38 PM »

Question regarding decoding of the numbers on the ring gear of my original 3:73 posi, BU code rear end:

Codes as follows:  2   GM   3862525    11 41    9  68

I decode as follows:

2  = Production Plant?

GM = General Motors

3862525 = Chevrolet Part No.

11  41 = 3:73 Ring and Pinion Set

9  68 = Sept 68 production

Does the "2" indicate a production plant, and if so, which one?

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Decoding/Numbers / GM Starter 1876555

« on: October 12, 2015, 03:36:11 PM »

Can anybody tell me what this starter fits?

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Maintenance / Brakes Trouble Shooting

« on: March 03, 2015, 04:54:03 PM »

I've recently had my brakes requiring stiff pedal pressure from my foot. 69 Camaro with front discs. At first I suspected that my calipers were frozen, but I also have a hissing noise which seems to be at the carb throttle bores. I can hear it when the air cleaner is on, but it is noticeably louder when I remove the air cleaner. It been suggested that my brake booster might be bad? Hoe would one check the booster?

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Decoding/Numbers / Starter 1107399

« on: October 31, 2014, 01:27:49 PM »

Just curious as to the applications for this starter. One I have looks to be from 1967 7 C 15

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Maintenance / Hurst Shifter Adjusting Blocks/Rods

« on: September 30, 2014, 06:40:21 PM »

I'm trying to free up the adjusting blocks that thread onto the shift rods on an after market competition plus. They are frozen and will not more. I've tried soaking in WD 40 for 24 hours, and even heating the blocks themselves to try to free them up, but nothing haven't had any success. Anything else I can soak the in or any other ideas?

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Restoration / AM Radio

« on: September 26, 2014, 02:52:33 PM »

I'd like to remove that after market Radio from my 69 Camaro and re install a more original looking AM unit. I have an AM radio from my 71 Chevelle that looks pretty much identical to the pics I've seen of the 69 unit. ID/Part no. is identical, except first character is "1" for 71, not "9" for 69. Looks like it would work? Does the radio have some kind of mounting bracket on the back side that I need as well? Seems like it would have to?

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Originality / Front Bumper Guards

« on: April 24, 2014, 07:05:47 PM »

Are the front bumper guards one of those items that were actually quite rare on production Camaros in 69? It looks like only 12000 or so were sold in 69 as a separate option. Were they a subset of another option, like the rear ones would be a subset of F41? Seems like a lot of Camaros for sale have these. I was wondering if they are one of those items that weren't there originally, but are added later?

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General Discussion / Stahl Headers

« on: February 07, 2014, 09:18:08 PM »

Looks like Stahl Headers is closing up shop, and his stuff is for sale?  Is Jere retiring?

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Maintenance / Turn Signal Failure

« on: October 10, 2013, 06:59:43 PM »

OK, so after 45 years of reliable service, my turn signals have quit working. Can't depend on anything any more, ha ha!! Anyway, I checked front and rear lights in front of a store front with glass widows (so I could see the lights) and observed the following:

Turned on parking lamps, and both parking lamps lit.
Push brake pedal and both rear brake lights lit. Hit the turn signal switch with brake lights on, and light on the same side as signal went out. Flipped off turn signal and rear brake light re lit. Implies to me that I have a short. Would a faulty flasher unit cause this? I guess that is where I will start, but I'm afraid it's not goiing to be that simple.

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Maintenance / Ignition Timing

« on: August 30, 2013, 12:56:20 PM »

I have a friend trying to sort out the motor on his 70 nova. Has trouble getting the car to start, and seems to be fouling as lot of plugs. He is telling me the initial timing is set at 25 degrees. So his total timing would be in the 45 degree range? (No vacuum advance being used) Motor is setup with cam for the 3000-700 RPM range from what I understand. To me that's for drag racing. Do these numbers so right for drag setup cars? That's a lot more initial advance than I've ever used. I'm thinking he has a racing setup and it's not very friendly for the street use he's trying to use it for. Thanks for any insight.