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Originality / Re: temp. gauge problem

« on: January 13, 2008, 01:30:38 PM »

Rich, I ment to say they line up across from each other like the amp gauge, not the fuel sorry. If the car is at operating temp and I plug the guage in, will it take a while then to heat up and register the correct temp? Steve

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Originality / Re: temp. gauge problem

« on: January 13, 2008, 01:03:29 PM »

Richard, Thanks for the pictcure that is exactley how I'm connecting my gauge. So If it is pegging out on the cold side its working, I just need to give it more time to heat up to operating temp. I do have the thermostat out so that may make a difference, Now on the posts that are verticle there is a small square board that looks like some sort of resistance board and had a cardboard insulating washer behind it on the top post only, is this correct?  Will it need to be on the new one also? The bakelite board that ricks camaros sent looks more like the one in the picture that goes to the fuel gauge, it lines up the connectors straight across from each other. I appologise for posting in two spots but wasnt sure where this post should be. Thanks for your input I am going to print out the instructions you sent and put them with my paperwork on the 69. Steve

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Restoration / temp gauge connections

« on: January 12, 2008, 11:36:12 PM »

       

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Hey guys its been a long time since my last visit. I'm having a little trouble with my temp gauge and need some help. I noticed that my car seemed to be running hot. I changed the thermostat and still running up against the red mark, the car really didnt seem hot though, so I put a thermomater in the radiator and it read 190 so I dont think I am really overheating. anyway, long and short of it I bought a new gauge from ricks camaro's and started trying to put it in. It fits in alright but on the old one there is a little resistor looking board that wasn't supplied with the new one and the bakelite board that the connector plugs plug into are slightly different and the contactor prongs wont fit on it right for the plug. What do I need to do? When I hooked it up and turned on the key it goes all the way over to the cold side and wont move even when the car is at running temp. I then tried to hook the old one up and it now does the same stinkin thing. I must be hooking it up wrong so could one of you guys help me out and describe how it is supposed to be hooked up? I would greatly apprieciate it. its a 69 with console gauges. Thanks in advance. Steve 
 
 

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Originality / temp. gauge problem

« on: January 12, 2008, 11:28:41 PM »

Hey guys its been a long time since my last visit. I'm having a little trouble with my temp gauge and need some help. I noticed that my car seemed to be running hot. I changed the thermostat and still running up against the red mark, the car really didnt seem hot though, so I put a thermomater in the radiator and it read 190 so I dont think I am really overheating. anyway, long and short of it I bought a new gauge from ricks camaro's and started trying to put it in. It fits in alright but on the old one there is a little resistor looking board that wasn't supplied with the new one and the bakelite board that the connector plugs plug into are slightly different and the contactor prongs wont fit on it right for the plug. What do I need to do? When I hooked it up and turned on the key it goes all the way over to the cold side and wont move even when the car is at running temp. I then tried to hook the old one up and it now does the same stinkin thing. I must be hooking it up wrong so could one of you guys help me out and describe how it is supposed to be hooked up? I would greatly apprieciate it. its a 69 with console gauges. Thanks in advance. Steve

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Maintenance / Re: side mirrors

« on: March 13, 2006, 09:00:23 PM »

yeah the punch did the trick! It has been up to 100mph and did not budge. sorry it took so long to reply. I havent been on line for quite some time. my car is a convertible with the original top so as you may have guessed the back window has tarnished to the point that you can not use it so I depend soley on the side mirrorrs. Its pretty nice now that they stay put when someone closes the door and I dont have to readjust the mirror.

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Maintenance / Re: side mirrors

« on: December 27, 2005, 12:45:57 PM »

the small puch did the trick, stays put at high speeds, just lay them on a wooden bench and have someone hold them while you use the punch and go all around the ball of the mirror,Roper

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Mild Modifications / Re: secret audio

« on: December 15, 2005, 03:23:20 PM »

thanks for the reply, I'm pretty much sold on the idea now. cant wait to get one installed. did you install yours yourself?

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General Discussion / Re: Barrel Key In Drivers Door Jamb

« on: November 27, 2005, 02:21:04 PM »

could it be a kill switch?

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Mild Modifications / secret audio

« on: November 26, 2005, 01:30:08 PM »

Has anyone used the secret audio? the old am-fm is ok but most of the time I just get one speaker to work, I want a decent sound system but Im not willing to take the original unit out, these look to be the answer, you can put it under the seat and theres one that works from radio frequency to control the remote so you could even hide the face plate, I only listen to one or two stations so I wouldnt need to see the face plate on a day to day basis. thanks,roper

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Maintenance / Re: side mirrors

« on: November 26, 2005, 01:17:52 PM »

hey guys, just tried the clear silicone on the side mirrors, wont stand up to the car wash. I will try the blue loctite and see how that works. actually the silicone made it worse than before,after it got wet it was very loose! If the loctite wont work I may try to take a small punch and scuff up the ball a little to give it some friction. I will let you know how this works out.

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General Discussion / Re: Was the 1967 camaro a disappointment?

« on: November 24, 2005, 01:43:09 PM »

when is gm going to realize the potential market they are losing to ford mustangs? Those things are everywhere! The only way that I will ever purchase a new car these days is if they come out with a new camaro, hopefully a retro. GM should hire someone that enjoys driving cars for a change. This is Thanksgiving and I for one would like to give thanks for the first gen. camaros, and God, and my family, not neccessarily in that order!

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General Discussion / Re: Members from old forum version please post here

« on: November 19, 2005, 10:54:35 AM »

Hi, I was roper in the old forum and Im roper in the new one too! was a member on the old one for two or three years. Really like the new look and keep up the good work! Steve

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Maintenance / Re: side mirrors

« on: November 18, 2005, 09:03:55 PM »

I have been trying to figure out a way to do that for the last five years, I am on my way outside right now to do the silicone thing hope it works. I was thinking along the lines of clear fingernail polish but couldnt get the nerve to do it. thanks for a great idea! roper