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Site Comments/Discussion / Re: News header constantly changing...

« on: April 28, 2008, 01:25:45 AM »

Looks great now, Kurt.      thanks.......

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General Discussion / Re: L48 QUADRAJET

« on: April 28, 2008, 01:19:32 AM »

Sorry about the long delay. I went out of town at noon Friday. My car came with an automatic and, unfortunately, I don't have the original carb.

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General Discussion / Re: Possible find 67 L30/M20

« on: April 25, 2008, 05:13:30 PM »

All production engines had a factory code stamped in the pad. Without a code the assembly line workers would've have a clue what it was. If it was bought as an over-the-counter, it might have come plain. The crankshaft has a casting number on it too. Get that and post it and it will tell you what it is.
The casting number of your block is a 62-67   327. It was also used for replacement blocks/engines. If it had been a warranty replacement it would have  "CE" stamped in the pad. As i said above, if it was bought by a customer as an o-t-c new engine, it may not be stamped at all. The cast date does align with the build date of the car but, again, it could've been shelved for some time and sold o-t-c. It's possible the block had head gasket issues and was decked but not bored. It's 40 years old and who knows where it's been and what's been done to it.
I wouldn't bet on the original Saginaw having survived, as they were too weak even for the 275 327 and if run hard didn't last long.
Gotta go for the weekend here, but I'll be interested in seeing what has transpired when I get back Sunday. Have a happy weekend of researching...

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General Discussion / Re: Possible find 67 L30/M20

« on: April 25, 2008, 02:21:19 PM »

They also came in the Chevelle, Chevy II and Impala lines. If you do some research on the engine specs across the line you will see that the 275 and 300 were IDENTICAL engines. Chev rated the hp lower for certain models, but all the parts have the same part number. The 350 hp had different pistons and heads to achieve a higher compression and to accommodate the higher lift cam. All the configurations were built on the same block, so you can easily use similar parts to get well into the upper 300 hp range with the 327 engine. If you can get the original engine...snag it !! No need for a 350 unless you plan to build a h p monster. The original is worth far more in value in that car.
Good Luck.....

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Originality / Re: Quilted vinyl behind 67 fold down seat ?

« on: April 25, 2008, 02:15:33 AM »

I don't have the original long block but the valve covers, intake, left side manifold and distributor are original. The right exhaust manifold was cracked and I replaced it. The trans has been replaced too, but the original pan was reinstalled. It retains the original QL 12 bolt axle with the brackets for a radius rod, but I don't think the rod was ever installed because of the powerglide and no posi. The floor bracket under the back seat is there, but no bracket for the rod to mount to it underneath. It has the speed warning speedo and a near mint Walnut look steering wheel. It was originally Granada Gold and will return to that someday. The original black deluxe interior will most likely be changed to Gold or Parchment.

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Site Comments/Discussion / Re: News header constantly changing...

« on: April 25, 2008, 02:00:38 AM »

I'm not quite sure what you are seeing.
I fixed the info headers so they are the same # of lines a year or two ago and that fixed the problem for me and others. Maybe it has to do with your screen settings.

I'll look again at this soon.

The headers have the same number of lines (2), but when it toggles, one of the headings has a space between the top and bottom line and causes everything below it to move up and down with the space. 

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General Discussion / Re: Possible find 67 L30/M20

« on: April 25, 2008, 01:57:32 AM »

some of the original parts are rumored to be possibly available way up north of me. 

That would be awesome. Get after them before they are gone.

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General Discussion / Re: L48 QUADRAJET

« on: April 25, 2008, 01:33:32 AM »

Are you referring to the arm at the firewall or linkage on the carb ?? A pic of what you are looking at would be a big help.

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General Discussion / Re: Possible find 67 L30/M20

« on: April 25, 2008, 01:25:39 AM »

The speedo cable hole is the best evidence of a Saginaw trans car and they weren't put behind anything bigger than a 327..I think you know the answer....L30/M20....don't be disappointed. No, it wasn't a big block car, but that 327 was a VERY close match to the 350. That's why they got the same 12 bolt axle and radius rod.

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Originality / Re: Quilted vinyl behind 67 fold down seat ?

« on: April 24, 2008, 01:28:21 AM »

The only thing I've ever seen is the original cardboard back. The picture of the swatch you posted looks like some kind of a rattle solution done by a prior owner.

Ed

OK, thanks Ed. It just appears so similar to the seat material and old that I wanted to believe it was original and just not repoped yet. Could it possibly be from a Firebird and got installed by a past owner who liked it ?? I hadn't thought of that before and have no clue where to research that idea.

Pictures.....hhhmmmmm it's nothing pretty. I bought it as a basket case and reassembled it to drive while I saved up money and collected parts to restore it.

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Site Comments/Discussion / News header constantly changing...

« on: April 23, 2008, 02:44:27 PM »

Having the width of the header changing and moving everything under it up and down is frustrating. I click on a topic and it moves to another before it registers and I'm looking at something I never intended to open.
Can this be fixed ?  Please...

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 67 camaro what do i have?

« on: April 23, 2008, 02:38:17 PM »

WOW, what a nicely optioned car !! If you are able to return it to original color and options, it will be beautiful.

Thanks for saving it...

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Originality / Re: Quilted vinyl behind 67 fold down seat ?

« on: April 23, 2008, 01:59:49 PM »

OK, I guess I need to rephrase the question to be more specific.

I'm looking for pictures and help from anyone, especially the CRG people, that has information to determine if the material shown COULD be original in a 1967, deluxe interior, fold down rear seat  equipped car.
Pics of surviving, original trunk dividers for this application would be great.

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General Discussion / Re: Possible find 67 L30/M20

« on: April 23, 2008, 01:50:46 AM »

Hey all, I was just researching the forum and I noticed that my early 67 has the same plastic speedo cable plug in the same hole (just above and right of throttle lever) as qwertyme77 posted under decoding/numbers board on March 26. What's up?

Jeff.

That's not a speedo cable plug. It is a 2 wire electrical bulkhead connector.

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Originality / Re: Quilted vinyl behind 67 fold down seat ?

« on: April 23, 2008, 01:24:00 AM »

No.     

Paul

OK, you're saying that someone was able to match the heat sealed seams, foam, fabric and vinyl of the seat material ??