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Restoration / Re: 69 bb DriveShaft Paint Stripes

« on: January 14, 2008, 04:03:16 AM »

I'm curious ... what the drive shaft markings mean?  I guess I'm not familiar with them.
Thanks in advance.

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Originality / Re: 9561 Exhaust System Choices

« on: January 14, 2008, 03:50:51 AM »

Good information.  Thanks for the replies guys.

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General Discussion / Re: Vinyl or Not?

« on: January 12, 2008, 05:22:30 AM »

I like the looks of the vinyl roofs, especially the original ones.  If the roof is in good shape and the car is going to be garage kept and not much bad weather, I would think a new vinyl top would hold up nicely and look good for years to come.

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General Discussion / Re: Pypes pipes

« on: January 12, 2008, 05:17:52 AM »

Hmmm ... that pipe is looking to be hanging a little low.  Have to think that ain't lasting too long hang like that.  Something is deffenently not jivin' there.  Keep us posted on the out come.

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General Discussion / Re: 69 cowl induction rarity

« on: January 12, 2008, 05:13:59 AM »

How can we know if we have an original hood or not?

The orginal hoods had "notch" on the side edges of the hood up near the hoods meet the windshield.  The Repro hoods do not have that little notched out area and are smooth on the side edges. 

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General Discussion / Re: Members from old forum version please post here

« on: January 12, 2008, 05:08:18 AM »

I too was a member in the old forum.  no69x-44 then and now.  Thanks.

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Originality / 9561 Exhaust System Choices

« on: January 11, 2008, 06:57:52 PM »

Seems to me (after some research) that for the 1969 9561 COPO, one really had only 2 choices of exhaust systems.  Either the Chambered Dual Exhaust or the Deep Tone Dual Exhaust with a single muffler in front of the trunk.  Ordering a dual exhaust with dual resinators does seem to have been an option.  Is this true, or am I just making this up?

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Restoration / Re: 67 REAR END HOUSEING COLOR

« on: July 28, 2007, 11:27:08 PM »

Are there any Pics of what this is supposed to look like?  I would like to get this right.  Here is what I have now but it;s it's currently back in the car:

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Restoration / Re: 67 REAR END HOUSEING COLOR

« on: July 28, 2007, 12:59:04 PM »

Any kind of a medium gloss or satin black.

JM

Thanks, Jerry.

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Restoration / Re: 67 REAR END HOUSEING COLOR

« on: July 28, 2007, 12:58:23 AM »

All axles were painted black as a complete unit.

Is this true on '69's as well?  I have it very good authority that the entire rear and axle should be painted black (this after I already have completely detailed in natural metal).  What black should be used?
Thanks in advance.

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Restoration / Re: Transmission detailing question

« on: July 26, 2007, 02:46:53 AM »

Thanks guys for the feedback and all the good information.  Good stuff.  The tranny will be going in ala natural.

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Restoration / Transmission detailing question

« on: July 23, 2007, 09:38:30 PM »

When the TH400 bolted up to big block engine in a Camaro back in 1969, how was it detailed, i.e. colors? I have heard that it was just the natural alumium and not that Chevy engine Orange. Is that true for the bell housing and pan too?  My TH400 is 100% natural (gray bear metal) and would like to detail it correctly. I have already done my rear which came out great in natural coat and since have learned that it should have been paint ALL black. So Now I have to redo that!!!    I don't want to make the same mistake on the tranny. Any help as always, is appreciated (on the rear and the tranny). 

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General Discussion / Re: Vin # in database

« on: June 03, 2007, 04:42:37 AM »

What database is that you all are speaking of?  What's in it and how do the vins get into this database.  How are they verified?
Thanks.