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Originality / Re: Speedo cable Clips

« on: July 21, 2012, 09:55:51 AM »

It l looks like standard clip that has been bent around 180 degrees to me.

Look at the form in the steel! You do not bend one around 180 degrees and keep that form along with the two outward indents. When formed the indents wouild be to the outside and not inside as it would have been if bent around.

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Originality / Re: 68 Original Wide Tread Tire & DF wheel, weights, and valve stem

« on: July 21, 2012, 01:53:07 AM »

Thanks Paul! That valve stem cap with "Schrader" has me curious.
 

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Originality / Re: Brake & Gas Liine Clip 3881339

« on: July 21, 2012, 12:31:40 AM »

Went through our clips and found one that you could clearly see was phosphate.
Were there differences depending on where they were used, i.e. gas vs. brake?

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Originality / 68 Original Wide Tread Tire & DF wheel, weights, and valve stem

« on: July 21, 2012, 12:10:28 AM »

Recently I had the good fortune to come across an original 68 Wide Tread Tire and DF wheel that
I feel is unmolested and totally original. Wanted to share and also learn from the valve stem as its
different from what I thought I knew about.  All I ever read about were Dill valve stems!
I believe the tire is dated Jan68? It came from the original owner of the 68Z/28. Micro weight is like new!
Plan on using this as our spare but leaving it the way it is. What do you think?








Oh, and I checked the valve stem length of several DF wheels along with other Corvette rally wheels (68)
and they all stick out approximately 1.300". Opps, wrong length!

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Originality / Re: Speedo cable Clips

« on: July 20, 2012, 11:37:51 PM »

When I first started this thread I thought maybe there was a different muncie speedo cable clip used in the tunnel area as my friends 69Z had the one pictured at the beginning of this thread but as pointed out maybe it was just all twisted about. Our 68Z was taken off the road (taken apart) in 1979 prior to our purchase 30 years ago so much of the hardware/clips/etc. was taken off by the previous owner. A few things he bagged but most hardware was put in multiple cigar boxes. Previously I had only found one muncie speedo clip and was asking for another but today I found another clip just like the one that was on the 69Z in the tunnel area holding the speedo cable. Now I'm really thinking there was more than one type used.......
Has anyone else seen these clips? This clip was full of grease/debris that one would assume from the underside of the car.


After a little cleaning-

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Restoration / Re: Firewall Pad-Molded or Not

« on: July 20, 2012, 10:47:17 PM »

Yeah I know it Chick, but as I understand it they will only judge the things that I have changed in the second year.  Firewall mat will be the same, just placed over the carpet.

Got it Mac! I had heard that but was not sure. Reason for stating that was I just found out there were several key changes this year from past years and it was a surprise.   

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Restoration / Re: Firewall Pad-Molded or Not

« on: July 20, 2012, 01:23:03 PM »

Love that car of yours Mac..... One thing to keep in mind is judging evolves and what was acceptable might not be next year or the following.

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Originality / Brake & Gas Liine Clip 3881339

« on: July 20, 2012, 01:13:55 PM »

Believe all the 3881339 clips in kits have a type of reddish clay color clip but most restorations observed have that clip
painted black. What was the correct color? 

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Restoration / Re: Firewall Pad-Molded or Not

« on: July 19, 2012, 11:20:05 PM »

Thanks Hans, It is a hassle.  I am in the middle of removing the heater box.  I have decided to use the cheaper but more flexible version in the hope that I can snake it around the front of the console with removing it.

Mac, when you stated using the cheaper version are you referring to the cheap non-molded pad? If so, you are going to be disappointed as it looks like crap and will regret using it long term. Not sure but would think they would hit you on judging on that one as well.

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Originality / Re: Importance of a Correctly Dated Carburetor

« on: July 18, 2012, 11:20:07 PM »

Check ebay as well. Nice looking ride Eddie!
Love the color combo.....

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Originality / Re: Speedo cable Clips

« on: July 18, 2012, 12:09:38 AM »

Chick,

I'll see if i can get under my 05A Z later and post up some pics or info

Jim

Hey Jim, what did you find?

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Originality / Re: Looking for another decal project to consider

« on: July 16, 2012, 01:16:11 AM »

Know I'd be interested in correct coil and rear spring labels for our multi-leaf 68Z.
Go get em Don

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Originality / Re: Speedo cable Clips

« on: July 14, 2012, 01:26:17 AM »

[/quote]
 a more serious note, I would really really like to buy one fo the original clips if someone can part with one.
[/quote]

Yea, and I need one also!

Well for sure so far it has been a mixed bag from 1 to three. I have only looked at 5 cars recently of which one had one clip and the others all had two. The clip hole (assume where the dimple was) in the tunnel seems to lie around 2.5" back from where the lip of the firewall goes underneath and overlaps the floor.
After more review I agree with Steve that what I first thought might be a different clip in the tunnel was just the same clip totally bent around (changed config.). Wish I had known of this while at Frederick and Carlisle.

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Restoration / Re: Choice for control arm and subframe to body bushings ???

« on: July 13, 2012, 12:06:41 PM »

Dave, did you try searches over on Team Camaro. There is far more activity over there concerning mods for touring cars and resto mods.

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Originality / Re: Looking for another decal project to consider

« on: July 12, 2012, 11:29:57 PM »

ratpack, that is what I have read, i.e. repro's not correct. Thank You! Maybe Don can help us out.......eh!
This one is advertised as correct but is it other than the material being incorrect as you mentioned (color/font acceptable) or?
http://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/store/product/17125/Camaro-Coil-spring-decals-EE-3932771-68/
And what about this repro for the rear springs? Supposed to be correct other than material used or?
http://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/store/product/17134/Camaro-Leaf-spring-decals-OA-3930080-68/
These are examples of what I have but have not used to this point.