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Restoration / Re: Wire routing

« on: March 15, 2007, 12:09:01 AM »

I don't remember where I've seen all the pics but I had seen some with the routing like that pic of the white Camaro and the AIM only showed the behind the fender picture, that's why I asked I guess.  I can only assume because I have original fenders and these holes don't look drilled that they where there to hold something.  I would "guess" since I haven't yet seen just the hose being held by these two straps that it's an: either the harness and hose go in them or they both go behind the fender?  I wonder if anyone knows if it is just one of those "some were done this way and some were done that way" or is there a reason for the different routing?  Mine is a non RS Z and I have few options, AM radio, console w/guages, tach, some trim and that's about it, if that makes any difference.  Also, on that white car, is that master cylinder what came in a camaro without Z28?  Mine had that on it and I could tell someone had replaced the mc and I just wondered what that kind is for?  Thanks much!

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Restoration / Re: Wire routing

« on: March 14, 2007, 02:57:53 AM »

It does.  Mine is an LA build and that would explain it.  I have seen pictures where it is in those straps and the harness, straps and fender are original.  I guess I just wondered if it was the harness and hose or just hose.  For now I think I'll put both there.  I can always change it.  Thanks again.

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Originality / Re: 69 Rear deffogger

« on: March 13, 2007, 12:03:42 AM »

John Z, since we're looking at your trunk: Do you know if the 68 or 69 z's had a jute backing on the trunk divider or was it just the hardboard?  I can see the jute in your package tray but can't see the trunk divider that well.

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Restoration / Re: 1969 302 DZ Heads

« on: March 12, 2007, 01:14:37 AM »

Not original to the car, unrepairable crack at main #2.

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Restoration / Re: 1969 302 DZ Heads

« on: March 12, 2007, 12:21:22 AM »

Thanks for posting that John.  I couldn't have said it any better.

I am suppose to be getting a pair of heads later this month where a seat fell out and did a lot of damage to the valve and combustion chamber.  Another reason why not to install them.

Jerry

I think I'll have you do mine.  I already have a Dz motor that's now worth about $10.00!

1851

Originality / Re: D80 speedo cable

« on: March 11, 2007, 10:39:50 PM »

Thanks again Jerry.  Did the 68 Z's use the two piece cable?

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Maintenance / Re: Distributor question

« on: March 11, 2007, 03:21:20 AM »

I've heard of problems with these too and was worried.  So what did I do? I got thier dist, coil and wires. ( I'm a little hard-headed ) I haven't had a problem and did hear that you have to use their plug wires with these or the module can burn out.

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Originality / D80 speedo cable

« on: March 11, 2007, 12:45:54 AM »

On page 241 of the 68 AIM it lists an adapter for the 4-speed trans with posi.  What is that thing?  Does anyone have this and can you buy it anywhere?  It also shows the one-piece speedo cable.  Which cars used the two-piece cable  and did they used this adapter?  I'm totally confused.

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Restoration / Wire routing

« on: March 10, 2007, 10:35:42 PM »

When I bought my 68Z it had some things wrong on it.  I bought a lot of books including AIM.  My questions are:  On the driver's side inner fender, there are two plastic straps positioned in vertical holes in the fender about a foot apart.  It had the washer hose being held by these.  In the AIM I dont' see these or the hose and the front light harness shows to be routed between the inner and outer fender.  I have seen some pics of engine bays with the wiring harness and washer hose held to inner fender with these straps.  Which is correct?  PS Mine is not an RS.

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Originality / Re: Steering box color?

« on: March 10, 2007, 12:47:52 AM »

Thanks both of you.  Jerry I need to check with you more before I do things.  I just had the box done here locally and didn't know you did carbs til after I'd done mine already.  You did my booster.  Gave me goose bumps when I opened the box.  As I said on another post, it helps to read everything through before I do it.

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Restoration / Re: 1969 302 DZ Heads

« on: March 10, 2007, 12:40:49 AM »

FYI,

Original 2.02 heads have an unshrouded polished area around the intake valve in the combustion chamber.  If that is not there, this could mean they were opened up at a local machine shop.  Most shops who open 1.94s to 202s do not have the proper eq to finish the job right.

Jerry

Jerry,

Do you do this service and/or have this equipment?

1857

Originality / Steering box color?

« on: March 09, 2007, 04:44:39 PM »

Were the steering boxes on the Camaros natural cast color or the blue-grey that Rick's sells and says they came with?

1858

General Discussion / Re: Differences in CE and DZ block

« on: March 07, 2007, 10:30:36 PM »

That's a big thank-you.  I didn't want another 302 going to the scrap yard.

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General Discussion / Re: Engine Assembly Stamps

« on: March 07, 2007, 12:20:19 AM »

I've had trouble sometimes and it was the pop up blocker.

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General Discussion / Re: Differences in CE and DZ block

« on: March 07, 2007, 12:16:36 AM »

Ouch, I guess I should have known better than to try to cut my words short and not be precise. I meant to say the 388 block that had the DZ stamp and the 010 that had the CE stamp. I was just trying to ask if the differences in these two blocks, as far as the distributor hole, was a change to the casting numbers, just the 010 casting or did it vary from year to year?  Or has nobody seen what I was talking about? I was concerned that my old dist. wouldn't work somehow or oiling may be affected.
 I have a picture on the TC site of the block stamping for the 388, it was a Flint and is now scrap. John or Kurt may be able to post it here as I sent it to Kurt.