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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Could this be the original distributor in my 1968 Z/28?

« on: January 22, 2007, 07:19:53 PM »

Hi Randy -

  I removed the distributor cap and checked the distributor point cam where you told me and the number (532 CCW) is there clear as day. Mine is stamped with the 532 directly above the CCW like this:
532
CCW
Thanks again!

Paul

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Could this be the original distributor in my 1968 Z/28?

« on: January 22, 2007, 07:10:54 PM »

Hi Jerry -

   Thanks for the info. Based on this info, the fact that your's and Randy's distributors have the same number (1111266) as mine, plus the fact that my car's build date (02C) falls between your's (11E) and Randy's (02D), I'm going to declare my distributor as being factory original. Would that be a fair conclusion?

Paul

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Originality / Re: 68 woodgrain ash tray+dlx hubcaps

« on: January 22, 2007, 08:14:14 AM »

Hi Dan -

If I understand you right, you need the 3927460 (black) ashtray since you have a console per the two posts left earlier by Ed. Is that right Ed?

Paul
 

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Could this be the original distributor in my 1968 Z/28?

« on: January 22, 2007, 07:59:37 AM »

Hi Randy -

Wow! I think "quite amazing" is an appropriate expression considering the coincidence! I too felt my distributor was original due to the low mileage on the car when I bought it in 1980. I just started checking the "numbers" on the vehicle and when I saw the date code on the distributor, I said "Oh No!" (censored version). That's why I started this post. I wonder how many other early 1968 Z/28s have this distributor number and date code in them? Is there any way to find out? Would Jerry MacNeish know? Please tell me where I can find this 532 CCW number you mention? And, as far as the $2000.00 plus price for this distributor, I paid $1000.00 for the whole car! Of course, that was 27 years ago.

As for the water pump, it would be "quite amazing" all over again if your casting number and date code matched mine! If you start at the end of the lower radiator hose where it is attached to the water pump and go straight toward the water pump hub (bearing) about 3 inches in you will find the casting number on the front side of the water pump. I had to stick a small mirror behind the water pump pulley to read it. The date code is on the other side (driver's side) about 2 inches in from the two bolts that mount the water pump to the block. It's much easier to read. If you can, please check the numbers on your pump and let me know.

Thanks again for posting your info, without it I might have done something stupid with my distributor!

Paul

   
     

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Originality / Re: 68 woodgrain ash tray+dlx hubcaps

« on: January 21, 2007, 06:40:37 AM »

Ed, I talked to the previous owner today. He confirms the ashtray has never been changed as far as he knows. Hope that helps.

Paul

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Originality / Re: 68 woodgrain ash tray+dlx hubcaps

« on: January 20, 2007, 09:50:25 AM »

Ed, in response to your question. I'm almost positive my ashtray is original, but I can't be absolutely positive as I bought the car used in 1980. The car is very original and I, nor the previous owner smoke, so the ashtray looks brand new. I will try to call the previous owner tomorrow and check with him to verify this.

Paul

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Could this be the original distributor in my 1968 Z/28?

« on: January 20, 2007, 09:29:34 AM »

Ed and Bill -

Thank you both for your replies.

Ed, your right on the water pump casting number. Take it from me, it's tough trying to read greasy numbers backwards in a mirror that is stuffed behind the water pump pulley. When I remove this water pump will it be of use to anybody trying to restore a Corvette or should I use it as a core?

Bill, thanks for the link. I'll order both those books first thing in the morning. Hopefully, the books will shed some light regarding if this distributor is the correct one.

Thanks again!

Paul

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Decoding/Numbers / Could this be the original distributor in my 1968 Z/28?

« on: January 19, 2007, 08:43:35 PM »

Hello Everybody -

I'm a newbie and have a question regarding my 1968 Rally Sport Z/28. I recently towed the car from my parents home, where it has been stored since 1981, to mine as they are about to do some major remodeling. I decided to check the "numbers".  Two parts seem suspicious: the distributor and the water pump. The distributor is stamped 1111266 with a date code of 7A25 and the water pump is cast with the number 3838175 with a date code of D 13 7. According to the book "Chevrolet by the Numbers 1965-69" this distributor was only used in the 1967 model year and the water pump number is not even listed. My car has a build date of 02C from Los Angeles (born and been in California to date). So, the question is do I need to start looking for the correct parts or is it possible these are the factory parts? I've heard that sometimes GM would use parts they had a surplus of on the assembly line (especially in Los Angeles where they did not build as many Z/28s), or are these parts too old? Thanks in advance!

Paul 

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Originality / Re: 68 woodgrain ash tray+dlx hubcaps

« on: January 19, 2007, 06:42:32 PM »

My 02C Los Angeles built Z/28 has a wood grain ashtray with these numbers/letters stamped on the bottom:
      M
1A27762
Hope this helps!

Paul