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Garage Talk / Re: Aftermarket seat extenders still too short

« on: June 28, 2019, 03:49:55 AM »

I got the 4 inch extenders installed yesterday.  Problem solved and simple install.  Thank You.

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Garage Talk / Aftermarket seat extenders still too short

« on: June 16, 2019, 09:43:25 PM »

Has anyone added a couple of more inches of extention to the available available seat extenders?  I would like to get at least another 2 inches of rear travel out of mine so it would be easier to get in and out of the car.

Any ideas or leads would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks,  Dave (Fred Mertz)

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Mild Modifications / Re: Adding a dash clock to a ‘69

« on: June 10, 2019, 01:26:07 AM »

My replacement clock came with template for cutting out the dash.

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Originality / Re: 1968 LeMans Blue Paint Code

« on: May 19, 2019, 04:16:16 AM »

The color number is 71.

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Originality / Did all '69 Z/28's come with the tall rear bumper guards?

« on: April 24, 2019, 10:49:18 PM »

Or were they part of the X33 trim package?

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Maintenance / Re: Sticking Holley Floats

« on: April 14, 2019, 04:01:08 AM »

This is just a suggestion.   If you have center pivot floats take the screw out of the top (don't move the hex nut) Spray a quick squirt a carb cleaner down the hole. Start the engine and let it run for a couple of minutes.  It might get rid a a little varnish buildup.

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General Discussion / Re: Trouble with Right Stuff rear disc conversion

« on: March 24, 2019, 02:07:15 AM »

If I was more computer savvy I could probably post a pic, but not at this time.

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General Discussion / My horn doesn't work.

« on: March 24, 2019, 01:41:06 AM »

A couple of years ago my home was broken into and my Camaro's keys were stolen.  I installed a new lock set including the ignition tumbler.  Since then my horn has not worked.  I've had the column apart a couple of times trying to solve this issue.  At this time I'm not seeing a loose wire that looks related to the ignition switch.

I could use some pointers (ideas) on what has happened.  And how to fix.  Help !! 

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Restoration / Re: Z/28 Alternator Brace, the black one

« on: March 22, 2019, 03:56:41 AM »

I remember having that issue on my '68 Z that I had from '71 to'73.  I went with either a longer or a shorter v-belt to solve the problem.

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General Discussion / Re: Trouble with Right Stuff rear disc conversion

« on: March 21, 2019, 09:00:32 PM »

I just spoke to Right Stuff and to Moser.  They are both no help. They don't understand what I'm telling them.  I guess I'm on my own.  Probably go back to rear drums.

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General Discussion / Re: Trouble with Right Stuff rear disc conversion

« on: March 20, 2019, 03:02:48 AM »

They are non-c-clip axles.

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General Discussion / Re: Trouble with Right Stuff rear disc conversion

« on: March 19, 2019, 06:36:02 PM »

My Moser rearend assy. is their copy of a GM 12 bolt.  Beefier axle tubes, center section and outer axle flanges.

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General Discussion / Trouble with Right Stuff rear disc conversion

« on: March 17, 2019, 02:17:18 AM »

I have a Moser 12 bolt rear axle assy.  The 4 bolt flange on these housing are thicker than a GM original housing were the caliper bracket would mount.  The difference is that the caliper bracket will not the caliper to center over the rotor.  I got the rear brakes to work by grinding almost all the pad material off the outside brake pad.  This allowed the caliper to center over the rotor.  Now I can't get any adjustment on the e-brake cable.  The cable is as tight as it will go.

There is not enough material to modify the caliper bracket.

Suggestions?  Help please !

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General Discussion / Re: Emission Stickers 69 Camaro

« on: February 18, 2019, 05:12:37 PM »

Hmm........I purchased my '69 Camaro in '05.  At that time California DMV required no smog inspection certificate or visual inspection.  No yearly renewals have ever required an inspection.

This is my experience.  Others may very

Fred

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Originality / Re: Which seatbelt buckle is correct?

« on: February 17, 2019, 01:26:58 AM »

The belts I have are sewn together at the bracket where the bracket bolts to the floor. A sewn on label reads "Hamil Model 1911 5D69" I've been sticking the unused belt under the rear of the front seat.  I have the first version of the 2 pictured on the above link.

I don't use the shoulder belt.  I've never been pulled over for not having it on. The male part of the buckle is the first version shown with the beveled sides.  Maybe these belts are not original to the car?