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Garage Talk / Re: Video on hot stamping to make parts

« on: May 11, 2017, 11:17:03 PM »

Yes, forging. That's for a 5 cylinder engine.

Here is another more complete video on forging a crank.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qGwA-nV82dY

Check this out, finishing after forging.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dYy5lWj5LVk

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Originality / Re: Numbers Matching or Not?

« on: May 09, 2017, 01:18:48 PM »

What is stamped on the front passenger side axle tube? What is the axle tube on the POP?

There is paperwork on the axle problem?

Since he is the original owner, that means a lot.

On the radio, what does the dealer order form show compared to the window sticker?

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Originality / Re: Assembly-Line Correct 1969 Trunk Lamp (RPO U25)

« on: May 07, 2017, 06:51:43 PM »

Rusty, but restorable.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Caveat Emptor...another repro window sticker, maybe more

« on: May 07, 2017, 02:27:11 PM »

Best I could do on grabbing a cowl tag pic.  I don't like it.

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General Discussion / Re: BB 69 396 L34 Carb 7029215

« on: May 06, 2017, 04:46:17 PM »

I have never seen a red R like that before. I have dozens of 67-74 Quadrajets. I have had hundreds in my hands and seen with my own eyes.

There is a carb restorer from Denver that I see once in a while. If I remember I will ask him in June.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Caveat Emptor...forget something?

« on: May 05, 2017, 02:55:26 PM »

It's either original or not.

Restamping components was not, is not, and will never be acceptable in my mind. And if I ever say something different, somebody really big better take me aside and give me an "attitude adjustment".

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Cowl Markings

« on: May 05, 2017, 01:36:40 PM »

I would say yes on the TEL written on the firewall being to note Teal exterior paint. It's not uncommon to see markings on the firewall.

A13 stamp is probably 13th week for that part being made/stamped.

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General Discussion / Re: What does "Chevrolet Engineering" mean on history

« on: May 03, 2017, 01:51:06 AM »

What was the shipping date?

Coupe or convertible?

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General Discussion / Re: BB 69 396 L34 Carb 7029215

« on: May 01, 2017, 11:14:08 PM »

No problem.

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Restoration / Re: Advice on choosing a radiator

« on: May 01, 2017, 08:16:10 PM »

That's a lot to re-core a radiator in my opinion.  But oh well.

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General Discussion / Re: BB 69 396 L34 Carb 7029215

« on: May 01, 2017, 08:14:20 PM »

Dave you should have taken me up on my offer for that Quarajet from a Chevy pickup that was date close to what you needed.  Wouldn't have had the right numbers - but it would have looked original from 5 feet away - and it might have been a whole $25 plus shipping. 

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Caveat Emptor...yet another repro tag

« on: April 29, 2017, 02:08:17 AM »

SS396 would have to be an X66 or X22 tag.

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1967 - Orphans / Re: 7N236912 - L48 Engine

« on: April 29, 2017, 02:05:48 AM »

Price is still way too high.

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General Discussion / Re: Restoration blues

« on: April 29, 2017, 12:15:40 AM »

Looks good. Not quite sure what to think about the paint being soft, but that's not good.

What date of intake are you looking for? Send me a PM and I can look.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Caveat Emptor...forget something?

« on: April 27, 2017, 04:35:55 PM »

Restamped Restoration Engine? Ughhh....