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Mild Modifications / Re: Tri-Power 427 fit under 69 SS hood?

« on: January 11, 2018, 01:00:26 PM »

Got around to starting to sort the tripower out. I set it on a bucket next to the test engine stand and pumped some fuel in it. So many leaks I could not count them. Surprisingly the next day the gaskets must have swollen and I was down to just a couple but the needle and seats and floats worked perfect. Got some part # specific kits ordered.

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Restoration / Re: 12 Bolt diff - vent hose

« on: January 11, 2018, 12:43:36 PM »

Wow, a new use for a Mustang. Mine has 6 strings on it.

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General Discussion / Re: Plans for your camaro?

« on: January 11, 2018, 12:34:25 PM »

Any of you tried the trailer tire covers? They are priced pretty cheap and my trailers tires seem to dry rot while my cars stored inside out of the sun do not. Last fall I got a new boat trailer that will be used maybe once or twice a year and I would like to think I could actually wear out the tread for a change. My car trailer tires have about 1500 miles on them but I am about afraid to go far on them.

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General Discussion / Re: orange big block valve covers

« on: January 08, 2018, 10:18:43 PM »

Ed you are probably right. I was thinking about the earlier big cars and C2 vettes.

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General Discussion / orange big block valve covers

« on: January 08, 2018, 08:21:53 PM »

I was thinking that bigblock chrome valve covers cam with the SS option. Should COPO,s have chrome?

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General Discussion / Re: High bids for this California 69Z, I don't even think this is an original Z car!

« on: January 08, 2018, 01:37:08 PM »

I think the whole story is BS. LOOKS like a clean body with nice parts. Some guys are really getting good at applying patina.

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6-cylinder Camaros / Re: 1968 6cyl 3spd

« on: January 06, 2018, 02:04:14 PM »

I think rare options are desirable but more so if it is a desirable option plus on a desirable model. Loaded big block four doors are neat but the resale market is very slim. My 69 vert WAS per the POP a 6 cylinder 3 speed with factory air (kind of rare) but it never impressed anyone. When it was sold the current owner did not seem to even care.

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Garage Talk / Re: Muscle car assembley line video

« on: January 06, 2018, 01:27:41 PM »

All brings back a lot of memorys of the time. But some things never change.

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General Discussion / Re: Pair of ZL1 COPO's... at Auction.. :)

« on: January 05, 2018, 08:31:00 PM »

Well IF I was, at least I would know whether to show up or not.

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Mild Modifications / Re: Tri-Power 427 fit under 69 SS hood?

« on: January 03, 2018, 05:52:36 PM »

Well my tripower came in just before Christmas and of course I had minor surgery right after. I am really pleased with how complete and nice the system is for an ebay find. The picture of the 67 Camaro shows a 68 or 69 unit. The heater hose pointing up instead of to the front like a 67 tells the difference. The 67,s are over 1 inch taller. As soon as I can get around we will find out how a tripower fits under a non cowl 69 SS hood.

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General Discussion / Re: 1968 special paint

« on: January 02, 2018, 02:37:53 PM »

Just googled Scuncio. There are several pics of the car and others in vintage drag photos.

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General Discussion / Re: 1968 special paint

« on: January 02, 2018, 02:21:46 PM »

Since my 69Z is a Scuncio car I have over the years gone over a lot of Scuncio photos and information and that car is in several photos that I have seen. I think one with a big block and tunnel ram. Although the pics are old I always wondered about the color?

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1968 - Orphans / Re: Muncie 8N434250

« on: December 18, 2017, 09:49:29 PM »

Maybe I am not losing it.

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1969 - Orphans / Re: 9N5672x7 - Muncie Transmission Case

« on: December 18, 2017, 09:26:52 PM »

Dang I would have gone that with the extra ears.

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Restoration / Re: It's Coming...

« on: December 18, 2017, 04:55:17 PM »

Nice day 2 Mallory. I ran one in my 67 vette in the 70,s. Supposedly could for 10k rpm. Do not remember the cylinder part though.