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Restoration / Re: Period correct engine value?
« on: December 08, 2009, 04:06:49 AM »
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Restoration / Re: Period correct engine value?
« on: December 07, 2009, 11:05:20 PM »
I'm with Jerry on this one. If the "born with " block is gone, IT'S GONE. The most correct thing you could do is to find a correct casting and dated block as a replacement. Even if you found a MU block it would be difficult to have it also date correct. Possible, but very hard. It would still have an incorrect vin on it. The only thing better would be to deck it and restamp with your vin and production date and MU. I know many people out there have a problem with that and I appreciate that aspect also, but that would make the most correct restoration,( as it came from the factory) which is what we all strive for, right? It's a shame that the honesty factor sometimes looses out to the almighty buck. When these car's weren't worth so much it wasn't much of an issue, but that's the times we live in. By the way on the MO block issue, really the blocks are the same, came from the same foundry, are machined the same, only that stamp is different. I'm pretty sure I am correct on that and please correct me if I spoke in error. Well i'll get off my soapbox now and everyone have a happy holiday!
Clem
Clem
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General Discussion / Re: Rare 67 Z28
« on: December 02, 2009, 02:08:52 AM »
Oh, by the way, wouldn't it be a fantastic find if it turned out to be true! This would definately be one for the books! I am just as sceptical as the rest of you by the way. Clem
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General Discussion / Re: Rare 67 Z28
« on: December 02, 2009, 02:04:57 AM »
I would say that this car needs some sort of documentation to determine if it is legit or not. Pictures would help , but actual documentation would be needed to prove the existance of such a rare car. Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think there is any supporting evidence out there that this sort of package was even considered for the 67 year. If nothing can be verified, then I guess the whole issue will fall under the old bench racer stories file. Let's see if anything can be proven. enough said! Clem
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Restoration / Re: Ok Guys - Help Me Decide the Stripe Color for my Special Order Paint 67Z!!!
« on: May 03, 2009, 03:00:21 PM »
Well Paul it is your call in the end, but white striped would be more correct according to the existing documentation for the 67 Zs. Probably would get less grief from the experts if you followed current wisdom, considering you have no evidence to dispute that. I would not go with no stripe even though the paint research on the car would provide a good argument. Stripes will make the cas and my vote, for what it's worth, would be for white. Can't wait to see the car. Make sure you look me up at Carlisle and bring pictures. Bill C.
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General Discussion / Re: Carlisle and the NEW COPO
« on: April 28, 2009, 02:09:03 AM »
If they are going to all of that trouble I would think that they have the blessing of GM.No matter how you look at it, the car is a clone and a very nice one at that. But with GM's troubled I'm sure thay have other things on their mind right now. Let's just hope they make it through this mess.
Bill C.
Bill C.
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General Discussion / Re: Camaro Nationals Carlisle
« on: April 14, 2009, 10:22:06 PM »
Paul
Hope to see that car next year. All the other cars will have to play second fiddle when that car shows up. Keep that money flowing, it's worth every penny, one of one. how sweet is that.
Bill
Hope to see that car next year. All the other cars will have to play second fiddle when that car shows up. Keep that money flowing, it's worth every penny, one of one. how sweet is that.
Bill
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General Discussion / Re: Camaro Nationals Carlisle
« on: April 13, 2009, 04:10:05 AM »
I'll be there also. Second year legends as is John. Know what John is talking about as I still have many things to correct for the show. 67 Z bench seat. Bill
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Originality / Re: 1967 underhood lamp
« on: March 14, 2009, 04:10:27 AM »
Jeff, let me correct my post. not the new in box lamp , but your original picture of the nova takeoff is the correct lamp. Sorry for ther confusion. Bill
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Originality / Re: 1967 underhood lamp
« on: March 14, 2009, 04:04:05 AM »
Picture posted on pacecarjeff's is correct. Believe lamp socket and shroud are all the same , but brackets are different. Bill
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Restoration / Re: Oval floor/trunk pan plug sealent.
« on: March 02, 2009, 04:04:42 AM »
Eastwood restoration products sold seam sealer in a cauking gun tube, beige in color that works perfect for the floor plugs. The product , which is what I used, is called Hi Tek Finesse ( part CSN) from a company by the name of The Dominion Sure seal Group. Eastwood was selling that product but has since changed to another brand according to their web site. Bill
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Originality / Re: '67 fuel tank question.
« on: February 25, 2009, 05:11:06 PM »
Your body man is correct on that one! separate filler neck with rubber sleeve and clamps holding it together. Bill C.
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Restoration / Legends acceptable finishes
« on: February 22, 2009, 08:21:55 PM »
I know that I am probably opening up a can of worms here, but I am looking for input from the experts as to what the acceptable finishes are for several items on my 67 Camaro. I'll list the items with my thoughts and let the discussion begin.
Tail lite screws and nuts (silver cad)
Holley fuel block (Brass)
Firewall wire gutter screws (black phosphate)
motor mount bolts (black phos.)
bell crank and clutch linkage (black phos.)
Emergency brake hardware under car (black phos./silver cad for cable connectors)
Please remember that this is for legends judging at the Camaro Nationals. I have already discussed these items with Jerry M, but again I am looking for a consensus on the CRG. I may have a few other items in the future, but let's see where this leads first. Thanks in advance for your input. Bill C. 67Z
Tail lite screws and nuts (silver cad)
Holley fuel block (Brass)
Firewall wire gutter screws (black phosphate)
motor mount bolts (black phos.)
bell crank and clutch linkage (black phos.)
Emergency brake hardware under car (black phos./silver cad for cable connectors)
Please remember that this is for legends judging at the Camaro Nationals. I have already discussed these items with Jerry M, but again I am looking for a consensus on the CRG. I may have a few other items in the future, but let's see where this leads first. Thanks in advance for your input. Bill C. 67Z
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Restoration / Re: 1967 chrome door lock knobs
« on: February 11, 2009, 01:09:52 AM »
Correct me if I am wrong, but all 67 door lock knobs were plastic. I still have to original black ones on my car. ned