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Originality / Re: Speedo cable Clips

« on: July 12, 2012, 04:20:28 AM »

Checked a friends NOR 68 07D survivor and it had two, one at cowl and one in tunnel.

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Restoration / Re: tag on coil spring.

« on: July 10, 2012, 11:49:02 PM »

While cleaning my recent purchase, I found the tag still around the coil spring.
It was really  nice. I was wondering, should I take it off and put it in a scrapebook?

How does it compare to repro stickers? Can you post a pic?
thanks

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Originality / Re: Speedo cable Clips

« on: July 10, 2012, 11:43:41 PM »

Could be correct Steve but the reason for me asking question similar to how many clips does one's car have. AIM calls out three but is that the norm? How many clips do you have?

So Mark your 68 only has (one) the cowl clip?

Thanks montgomg! Intersting for sure.....

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Originality / Re: Looking for another decal project to consider

« on: July 10, 2012, 10:24:12 PM »

Don, I have not checked but maybe some wise members here will know about the coil are rear spring tags being correct or not. Thought I have read that the repros are not correct but not 100% sure or do I have anything to compare to. Know Don you re-did those for Chevelles if I remember correctly and those are used by a lot of people and would think they would be easy compared to other decals.
Everyone, how are the repro coil spring and leaf spring decals to originals?
Thanks Don! Received the decals ordered yesterday......

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Originality / Re: Speedo cable Clips

« on: July 10, 2012, 10:18:26 PM »

To me, they look like they are the same clip except the lower one pictured looks like someone has folded it over backwards and made a real meal out of it..

http://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/store/product/17753/Camaro-Speedometer-cable-retainer-67-68-69/

Steve, the repro clips are not correct so original Muncie 4-speed clips can be somewhat of a challenge to find. The clip in question we took out and it was folded differently and sure seemed like a different type clip with the same type fastener (that goes in hole). We have no reason to believe this clip was removed, reworked and put back in. The fold for holding the cable is opposite.

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General Discussion / Re: ebay item 160839900523

« on: July 10, 2012, 10:54:08 AM »

I see that now Thank you, I was wondering why sheet metal on roof was not rusted to death, I was thinking other than floors and rear quarters the body wasn't to bad because the roof under the vinyl and around windows was still there,  The car is pretty inexpensive even with including shipping sould be around $2200. to  $2300. any thoughts or is it more rusty than I thiink.

What parts are you interested to take off this car to use?

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Restoration / Re: Restoring / polishing trim rings

« on: July 10, 2012, 03:25:32 AM »

Bruce Dell at Dell Metal Polishing in Ohio. Great guy and does fantastic work. Restoration shop who uses him exclusively told me about him and he did all of our stainless. What a craftsman!
http://www.dellmetalpolishing.com/index2.html

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Originality / Speedo cable Clips

« on: July 10, 2012, 03:18:15 AM »

Both the 68 & 69 AIM call out 3 speedo clips. 68 AIM UPC M20 A6
Both the 68 & 69 AIM under UPC 0, A8.5 & A9 respectively, call out two holes to be drilled.
Our 68 did not have 3 speedo clips and two other 69's I'm aware of only have two.
Just wondering if two clips is a common sight among NOR Camaro's.
The other thing found today on a NOR May built Z/28 was a difference in the two clips.
We took the one out near the front of the trans tunnel and it is a totally different design
from the one on the cowl even though the AIM calls out 377324 for all three.
I know of one 68 that only had one clip! What do you have on your 4-speed cars?
Here are the two clips!

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General Discussion / Re: Delco Radio

« on: July 10, 2012, 01:51:16 AM »

One of the best is Jerry!
If you check websites like the Corvette Forum and Team Camaro you will probably find Jerry. Just a first class guy and like us, a car guy additionally. Did three radios for us and just top notch with outstanding communication. Just cannot say enough great things about him. Here is his website:  http://www.electrodesign.us/contactus.htm
ElectroDesign
Attn: P. Jerry Rudbeck
403 River Walk Drive
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Phone: 864-363-0947 weekdays from 12 to 4 PM EST 
E-mail: Jerry@ElectroDesign.US
 
NCRS Member: 31874, Jerry Rudbeck
 
Amateur Radio Callsign: K9JR
FCC License #:  PG-20-6107

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General Discussion / Re: Camaro Natiionals @ Frederick Fairgrounds 2012

« on: July 10, 2012, 01:47:53 AM »

I have nothing but the highest respect and praise for the people judging the cars and look forward to having our car reviewed next year. I just wish there was a judging manual/summary of some sort similar to NCRS. For many people it is extremely difficult to have judging questions answered other than at an event and normally judges are so busy time is limited unless its your car being judged. Many questions even here concerning judging guidelines go unanswered. I realize creating a judging manual is monumental but its not insurmountable.
Looking forward to next years show and a new round of Legend Cars to be judged..... Special Thanks to the numerous people and judges that work diligently to put this program together.

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Originality / Re: 1969 z28 chrome shifter ball

« on: July 08, 2012, 11:44:41 PM »

As Joe mentioned the repop's are steel and very heavy when compared to the originals.

In the old days you could take a magnet and know immediately the shift ball was a repro but now the ball is still very heavy vs. an original but its not magnetic as it used to be. They changed something but again that rascal is still very heavy.

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Originality / Re: Red Oxide primer on interior or 68 Camaros- Jonn Z and Ed Please respond.

« on: July 06, 2012, 11:27:36 PM »

I know pics are pics without seeing in person but looking at Keith's primer to some 69 similar primers (pics I took) I'm not seeing the red vs. brown primer differences as they look about the same. What I'm thinking is maybe the 69's I have looked at including ours is the same primer used on 68's like Keith's.
69 survivor pic

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Carburetor Date Code

« on: July 04, 2012, 12:35:41 AM »

Would it be the norm, No, is it possible and probably happened, my guess Yes!

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Restoration / Re: Chassis rust converter

« on: July 02, 2012, 12:54:54 AM »

Sub frame is off, stripped down, pressure washed and has light surface rust. A wire brush will take that off.

Are you restoring the car or cleaning things up for a great driver? On our (restoration) the sub-frame was media blasted and epoxy primed along with some minor rust pit repair on the right side (where battery is located). The media blast really assist with giving the paint grip and a good expoxy primer supplies the needed base. Also, probably typing in Eastwoods Chassis Rust Converter in the search icon will give some references to how it worked. I will only state since you have your sub-frame off, strive to do it the best possible way.

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Restoration / Re: keeping gas tank and brake lines nice

« on: July 02, 2012, 12:40:29 AM »

I have not used it on a gas tank but have had good results with 'rust prevention magic'.