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General Discussion / Re: Seen Jon Mello '67 Z/28 today!

« on: October 18, 2015, 08:14:51 PM »

great pics. what is the knob opposite the gas filler?

I'm only guessing that it is a vent or overflow outlet for the gas tank. 

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Originality / Re: LM-1 original wheels

« on: October 12, 2015, 05:35:35 PM »

I think another way to look at the optional wheel covers and the stats I posted in my prior post is that if you add up all the wheel covers and the rally wheels, but not count the P06 trim rings, and subtract this figure from the total of 1969 Camaros produced I came up with 81,598 that would have come with just the standard hubcap of which 2,401 of these came with the optional wheel trim ring.  This trim ring would have come of course automatically on rally wheels, I think, and not have been an extra cost option. 

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Originality / Re: LM-1 original wheels

« on: October 11, 2015, 08:57:24 PM »

I know I can't find exactly what was originally on my car, but I'd go with the stats and buy the most common setup.

I remember seeing stats about the options/wheels sold, for the whole years. Anyone still have this information ?

I just don't want to put wheels that couldn't be there from the factory back then

I'm quoting from the Camaro White Book.  They list the following optional wheels and/or wheel covers sold in 1969:

N95 Wheel Covers, simulated wire------2,118
N96 Wheel Covers, mag style------------2,886
PA2 Wheel Covers, mag spoke style-----1,362
P01 Wheel Covers, bright metal----------106,386
P06 Wheel Trim Rings, use with standard hubcaps-2,401
ZJ7 Wheels, rally----------------------------48,735

Hope this helps.

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General Discussion / Re: Fire at Girlfriends where Z/28 is stored

« on: October 08, 2015, 10:29:08 PM »

Danny,

     So sorry to hear the bad news.  I'm glad you and your girlfriend are alright, the kittys and the 4 cars and trucks too.  Hopefully everything that was damaged or lost can be repaired, fixed, or replaced even though it will take time.  Take things one at a time and it will work out; don't try to do it all at once.  I'll say a prayer for you and your girlfriend. 

Vince (Mario)

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General Discussion / Re: My New '68 Camaro Z/28 Butternut Yellow

« on: September 05, 2015, 06:31:47 PM »

I can't believe it, I won.  I was just thinking that even with rather conservative driving I couldn't see any first gen Z getting much more than 12. something MPG. 
Danny, thank you for running the contest.  I hope your computer and all info on it can be saved.  Since I don't really need any parts I'll take the AC Delco Batteries sign.  You can contact me when you can Danny. 
Did I mention that I really appreciate this website and all the guys on it and the info they are more than happy to provide. 

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General Discussion / Re: My New '68 Camaro Z/28 Butternut Yellow

« on: August 30, 2015, 08:24:43 PM »

OK, you guys have talked me into it.  My guess is 12.7. 

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General Discussion / Re: Flying out to CA in a few weeks..

« on: June 28, 2015, 10:59:43 PM »

No, I can't make it this year.  I've gone in past years though as a spectator only, not taking my own car.  Are you going this year? 

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General Discussion / Re: Flying out to CA in a few weeks..

« on: June 27, 2015, 05:18:44 PM »

Nevada City actually.

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General Discussion / Re: Flying out to CA in a few weeks..

« on: June 27, 2015, 03:22:12 AM »

Don't know if you would have time to come up to Northern California when you do make it out here, but you would be welcome to stop by and take a look at my '69 Z.  I'm about half way between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. 

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General Discussion / Re: Well My Camaro online Compadres, Time for a fight of my Life!

« on: June 27, 2015, 03:16:21 AM »

More prayers going out for you, Danny. 

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General Discussion / Re: 1969 Z28 Garage find after 20 years!

« on: May 09, 2015, 01:06:07 AM »

I'm just trying to learn here.  If this is a second week of Dec., 1968 car is it correct to have an 8,000 rpm tach?  My 01C car has a 7,000 rpm tach. 

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General Discussion / Re: 100 Years Old Man Still Sells Chevrolet Cars

« on: March 25, 2015, 11:18:27 PM »

Quite interesting.  Thanks for posting this story.  I have on old college buddy in Casper who is a Chevy fan.  I'll have to contact him and see if he knows of Mr. Alexander.  My buddy used to have a 1968 Z/28, not from the Casper dealership though.  A good friend of his that I met during Thanksgiving vacation in 1971 in Casper had a 1969 Z/28, Burnished Brown.  This car very well could have come from this dealership if it was in existence then and could have been sold by this gentleman. 

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General Discussion / Re: Is it a 1969 Z/28?

« on: March 25, 2015, 11:06:50 PM »

I've heard wheels were changed from AD to YH as a result of the availability of the 4 wheel disc brake option. When did that option begin? My impression has been around Jan 69, and also that's about the time the wheels changed over. How long would it have taken for a YH wheel with a 17 Dec manufacture date to make it to the assembly line? The assembly plant would also have to be notified so that the broadcast sheet could be revised from AD to YH correct? Any broadcast sheets out there from this time frame?

My Van Nuys 1969 Z with an 01C build date has YH identifying the wheels on the chassis broadcast sheet. 

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General Discussion / Re: Our Beloved JohnZ has a B-Day today!

« on: February 27, 2015, 11:39:39 PM »

Happy Birthday John.  Like all the others on this site I much appreciate your knowledge and your willingness to share it.  I only wish that you lived closer so I could meet you and use your expertise in person in trying to get my '69 Z to run right. 

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Originality / Re: Tires?

« on: February 14, 2015, 02:59:44 AM »

Loved those ads.  Thanks for the memories.