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General Discussion / Re: Round 2: Going to see a '68 Z/28 - Need some help w/pics

« on: December 23, 2014, 05:22:23 AM »

Sounds like a pretty nice find. If it's the car you want I say go for it. If you have had you heart set on a different year or model (rs, big block ss, 67 or 69) than pass on it if he won't budge on price much, and wait for what you want. I personally love the 68 z's; you just don't see as many as 69. I guess what I'm saying is get the car you want, even if you spend a little more than what it might be worth, the fun factor and joy of having what you want is worth it.

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General Discussion / Re: Round 2: Going to see a '68 Z/28 - Need some help w/pics

« on: December 20, 2014, 07:01:14 PM »

Remember that it might have been bid to 32k on ebay but he will have fees to pay on ebay. So you could get it for somewhat less than 32k. Also remember a lot of fake bidding goes on, someone might b I'd to 32k and never show up with money. If you there with money ready to go I would think you would get it for less. I like the car and it reminds me of mine which I'm collecting parts for and Is getting ready for the. Rotisserie

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1968 - Orphans / Re: 1968 MO block 8N411469

« on: October 19, 2014, 03:53:25 AM »

Thats close to mine...but no cigar... even the correct state for mine

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1968 - Orphans / Re: 1968 Z28 short block 18N403270

« on: August 03, 2014, 09:35:18 PM »

It is 410 off from my vin. Wish it was mine.

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Restoration / Re: My 69 SS/RS Project started

« on: July 22, 2014, 04:27:13 PM »

Seems i seen you do a build on a chevy truck a while back.  If your the same person then you did a great job on that truck and i have no doubt that your camaro will come out great. Keep up the great work!

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General Discussion / Re: And so the hood closed

« on: May 08, 2014, 03:46:53 AM »

I was at a show early this spring and was talking to a guy with a 68 wearing ss 350 emblems. As we talked he casualy asked where i had learned so much about camaros? I had said nothing bad about his car and in fact most of our conversation had just been about camaros ib general. I told him that i have owned a number of camaros but had learned a lot on crg. He replied "oh those guys! I went to that sight once and wont go back. They are too uppity  and snooty." I just thought he must not like the truth and left it at that. We did continue to talk and had a good time but it did seem a little odd to me as everyone always seems so nice here.

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Originality / Re: Identifying Original Console Gauges

« on: February 05, 2014, 04:07:03 AM »

 Ok, good to eliminate an option I know I couldn't remember for sure what they looked like but thought I would try to help.

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Restoration / Re: New 67 ragtop

« on: February 05, 2014, 04:04:34 AM »

On the 68 I used to own I bought a Robbins Auto Top. It fit well and my installer said it was one of the best he had ever seen. Was not cheep by any means, and while it seemed close to the original fabric it was a good heavier material and the color seemed right on. They also seemed to have a good warranty. The guy that owns the car now has had it for 12 years and the top still looks brand new, and I had it put on 3 years before he bought the car from me. Granted it didn't see much weather except for sun when I owned it and the owner now just drives it in nice weather also. I will probably use them again when my current 68 gets on the rotisserie.

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Originality / Re: Identifying Original Console Gauges

« on: February 05, 2014, 03:50:47 AM »

 Is it possible that the AMP gauge came from a Nova?  Nova's used the console gauges up till like 77 I believe. I know I had a 76 Nova SS with them but it has been so long I don't remember exactly what they looked like.

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Mild Modifications / Re: 8.2 10 bolt differential

« on: December 21, 2013, 05:01:45 PM »

another option for you would be to build/find a 8.5 ten bolt. It can take more abuse than the 8.2 and is cheaper to find. They came in Nova's after 1970 and are a direct bolt into a first gen Camaro. You could also find a 8.5 out of a second gen Camaro/F-bird after 71 (much more plentiful)but it will take a little modification to get it to work.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: does this cowl tag & VIN match?

« on: December 01, 2013, 07:41:26 PM »

  Thanks Ed! 

 I sent it to your e-mail.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: does this cowl tag & VIN match?

« on: December 01, 2013, 07:02:28 PM »

That's a real early car. I haven't seen that build date before, but it is probably real. Got a pic of the tag?
Any drivetrain original?

Sorry my bad!   It was late last night when I was typing in the numbers and the trim tag date should be 08D  not 08A

The whole VIN is 12437NOR500026:  I'm got this from the owner of the car over the phone so I have not seen it myself.

  I don't own the car and it is VERY rough but the color and deluxe interior peeked my interest. Then I seen the O8D build date which I knew was early and it just kind of caught my attention.  It does have an engine(small block), trans (auto) and 10 bolt rear in it but I have no idea if they are the born with drive train.  It looks as if the rivets for the tag has been changed was the main reason I was asking & even as rough as it is I might try to make a deal and restore it.
  I have a picture of the trim tag as a word document but I'm not sure how to attach it on here.

thanks again!
 

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Decoding/Numbers / does this cowl tag & VIN match?

« on: December 01, 2013, 07:06:53 AM »

  I was checking the decoding numbers section of this site and couldn't find an answer, maybe I missed it but I was wondering if the VIN number and cowl tag date  match up?

   VIN nor500026
 
  Trim tag date of 08A

Thanks

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: '68 SS Emblem with Standard Grill

« on: September 26, 2013, 09:51:06 PM »

 
 Maybe the larger backing plate was a second gen thing as I had a 71 SS 350 that had the larger backing plate; however I don't know that it was original to that car. 

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General Discussion / Re: Rotisserie

« on: September 26, 2013, 09:43:51 PM »

  I have been looking for one also. This is the one that I'm close to ordering but have not yet.

http://www.derekweaver.com/rodders-garage/auto-rotisserie/w-rotisserie/

It seems to come with a lot of extras and has good reviews.  Does anyone here have any experience with them? or know anything other than what the web site has on it?

Thanks