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Originality / Re: Tonawanda sticker on 68 big block valve cover

« on: July 25, 2022, 03:36:38 PM »

I would agree with you ^^ Yup,  yet I still believe the "Engine plant" could get sloppy with the prescribed placement  with regards to alignment - placement variations a bit, or even missing.  This item has been reproduced for decades so Even Owner servicing can appear vintage and not represent a factory engine plant install variation.

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General Discussion / Re: L78 Values

« on: July 22, 2022, 05:53:42 PM »

I would assume the 68's lag due to difficulty in documenting/challenges of Real examples and the Middle year syndrome.
Then the fact that what 1967 production was limited to 1138 units (?) 
Both years sales data may also be affected by "private sales" of Real deal cars that trade out of the public view.

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Restoration / Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28

« on: July 21, 2022, 03:00:38 AM »

Dated 1968 Camaro UN Walker Square mast "8 A" 32.5" Jack assembly source and fluffed, I think I need to strip and phosphate the commercial (AMK) replacement J hook.
Dan found a great paint avail that beats a Vintage Krylon Dove gray

SEYMOUR OF SYCAMORE
16 Fluid oz. Can Gloss Dove Grey Hi Tech Enamel
Mfr #: 16-112

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General Discussion / Re: Camaro Nationals

« on: July 18, 2022, 03:03:29 PM »

I had a great time at the Camaro Nationals. First time attending and It was great to meet Chick, David k., Wayne Guinn, Jerry Thompson, Jim Hughes, and a handful of other guys. Wayne Guinn's presentation on Cross rams and HD parts with Jerry Thompson was worth the trip from the west coast. 🙂

AH Crud,   please tell me someone Videoed this,,,,,

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General Discussion / Re: 1969 exhaust system

« on: July 15, 2022, 02:24:14 AM »

I am Sorry if I sound Like a FAN-BOY of this vendor, but it just based on my experiences and I fully support this product.

She is 25 Now and they grown up fast, & the Car has been in my possession since Nov 1983

Gardner has a production lead time (For Systems) like ALL supplies these days, be ready for some delay.

I think Scott is echoing the dreaded Muffler "Crimp" debate of a few years ago.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,FWIW

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General Discussion / Re: 1969 exhaust system

« on: July 15, 2022, 12:20:14 AM »

When your purchase a Gardner you can or are eligible to purchase individual service &  repair parts to MAINTAIN your installation.
Tires-Batteries-Exhaust, some of the fastest wearing consumable in automobile. R-U-S-T Never sleeps

Call Eric he will sell you a service part to match, I have gone thru 2 different mufflers, I drive my Cars, if you want "Willy Wonka Everlasting Mufflers" try stainless systems.

Claims of "lots" of Poor reviews is Baseless in my opinion.  What folks Don't care for is the 'Costs of Quality' compared to inferior Systems.

My Child helped me install the system on my SS396 Decades ago. When Buddies have purchased lesser system only to have to take the car to a Exhaust shop for "Adjustments"

LoL

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General Discussion / Re: 1969 exhaust system

« on: July 13, 2022, 04:08:45 PM »

Waldron might be an option if you can not manage the Gardner, For basic Stock restoration type, I have no clue for performance version except Pypes might be a nice set.

You get what you pay for,,,you wont be disappointed with gardner

So VERY Correct- I have Three Sets!

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General Discussion / Re: 1969 exhaust system

« on: July 13, 2022, 02:58:27 AM »

Waldron might be an option if you can not manage the Gardner, For basic Stock restoration type, I have no clue for performance version except Pypes might be a nice set.

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General Discussion / Re: Camaro Nationals

« on: July 12, 2022, 04:42:57 AM »

Ho-Ray! 67/68, gonna need a bunch of revisions I bet, tough combining all the little differences but I understand the need to combine vs single manual per year.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 1967 L78 A-A paint

« on: July 12, 2022, 04:41:30 AM »

Wow; I swear I See "L 7 8" above the heater cutout.....

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Originality / Re: 4 Bolt Main Brass Oil Line Fitting $80

« on: July 10, 2022, 11:01:47 PM »

Uh OH!

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Originality / Re: 4 Bolt Main Brass Oil Line Fitting $80

« on: July 10, 2022, 10:43:27 PM »

The Link the Orig Poster was for "Rich" whom I bought hardware in only a couple instances (Not Here on  DOT-.org) and it does get interesting on the pricing of stuff in this hobby, I like this site C-R-G and the cooperation and sharing of information, originality, replacement and various facets relating to our (Restorations and Originality) passions.

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General Discussion / Re: Kill Switch

« on: July 10, 2022, 09:02:13 PM »

Easily defeated with the Dip stick or screw driver hot wire start from "shorting"  the (B) Batt Positive on the Solenoid to the (S) purple start terminal contact and a wire for ign 12+DC Feed.
Yes your "Kill SW" as drawn WILL work. But would be better describes as Key Start Defeat Switch.

Often "Kill switches" are incorporated into the Coil Ignition Feed, to "open Circuit" and kill the 12+ supply feed to the coil and result in No Start or Engine Stop (Kill)

This question can elicit a greater debate on 'Purpose, Use and Intent'

With Respect can you discuss WHY Kill Switch is needed, Protect car while parked at home in a vulnerable storage, parked while at work, keep a casual unintended family user, Long term unattended parking in poorly secured or monitored structure, past experience (i.e. Recovered) lesson, Low quality insurance coverage,  poor economic living neighborhood, multi layered approach to theft prevention and deterrence regime,  etc.

Its OK to tell me to mind my own Bees-Wax here,,,,,,,,,,LoL

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Originality / Re: 4 Bolt Main Brass Oil Line Fitting $80

« on: July 10, 2022, 08:27:16 PM »

Eaton-Weatherhead 3220x12x6 (Brass) ?

https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/hydraulics/hose-tubing-fittings-and-connectors/fc-documents_catalogs_brochures_articles/Eaton_brass_products_master_catalog.pdf

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General Discussion / Re: Info for everybody,,,1969 Z28 for sale ?

« on: July 06, 2022, 11:33:00 PM »

Hilarious Ad in my opinion,,,,,,,,,,Good Luck