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Originality / Re: Hood Latch Assembly and Spring

« on: October 30, 2009, 06:54:10 PM »

Actually it's not "painted" phosphate but I'm sure you understand. Spring is black. There is a discrepancy in the dichromate data as stated in the second link.
            
http://www.67z28.com/finishes.htm

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=5112.0

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Restoration / Re: vinyl top glue

« on: October 26, 2009, 09:24:40 AM »

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=5318.msg34692;topicseen#msg34692

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General Discussion / Re: Date Coded Glass

« on: October 20, 2009, 09:15:26 PM »

Nobody as far as I know it double compound curving the glass. Maybe in the future someone will. My glass guy said ( and I take every statement lightly except those with validation) that there really is not enough money in it for them to produce accurate glass. The % of musclecar glass sold is miniscule compared to the millions of other vehicle glass. You are in the same boat as others with the poor fitting glass. Polish away unless you can locate better pieces. Onebad34 got a rear glass from me after 4? bad repo ones. He polished it but like you, it's labor intensive. I've been tempted many times to throw out my glass supply but stop myself. None of it's flawless but at least it's all date coded.

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Restoration / Re: 67 Kick Panel Vents

« on: October 18, 2009, 07:37:56 PM »

Piece of cake. Pull that clip and remove the assembly. Spray a little help on it if you have to; I never did. They are snug and seem a worthy adversary. You will find the loop at the end of the cable will require persuasion to pass through the hole. I've done a few. Kicks are pretty resiliant to "snapping" as you say but use caution nonetheless. Lube that sleeve assy well.

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Restoration / Re: 69 Z Voltage Regulator

« on: October 09, 2009, 11:21:13 AM »

Thanks Kurt.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 68 Master Cylinder #

« on: October 08, 2009, 07:56:32 PM »

Well, you can scan this part of the bible to see what prize awaits you: http://www.camaros.org/suspen.shtml#Brakes

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General Discussion / Re: Towing Car Trailers In NC

« on: October 08, 2009, 02:56:44 AM »

I don't know about your state, but I am in NJ. Rules change without notification. It is considered to be my responsibility to keep current or accept the consequences of my ignorance.

Exactly. It's the citizen's responsibility to know the law. One's yard would be filled daily if everyone was notified of every change for every law. All DOT regs are supposed to be known prior to travelling on the road. Truckers do it because it's their job. We did it when towing cars. And the same principle applies to recreational vehicles that have "x" weight. Not for hire yes, but R & R's apply nonetheless. I'm sure they would not have been pleased if we had no trailer brakes when hauling a 6 place snowmobile trailer with a recreational dually crew cab.

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Restoration / Re: 69 Z Voltage Regulator

« on: October 07, 2009, 02:41:41 PM »

Don't forget there is the possiblity you may have to tweak the spring inside to adjust the voltage at the battery depending on how it works with your present system.

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Restoration / Re: 69 Z Voltage Regulator

« on: October 05, 2009, 05:10:46 PM »

Why do I have it in my mind that there might be some rubber expansion mounts behind the regulator, like they use on one side of a radiator? Am I just loosin it?

-Mark.

Well nuts were not used on 69's.

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Originality / Re: PF25 or 29 oil filter for 68

« on: October 02, 2009, 05:39:36 PM »

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-Camaro-Corvette-Impala-Gto-Nos-AC-Oil-Filter-Rare_W0QQitemZ220486524000QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3356055c60&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

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General Discussion / Re: Date Coded Glass

« on: October 01, 2009, 11:09:04 PM »

Their glass is dead on accurate with no curvature fitment issues whatsoever with all 6 pieces? I did not know someone was making them perfect yet.

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General Discussion / Re: Towing Car Trailers In NC

« on: September 23, 2009, 11:40:33 PM »

Jerry,

Sorry to hear about the incident. It would ruin my day too. I've certainly never had a problem in MD, PA, WV, or DE.

Dd you get a ticket? What was the fine? Any points?

Congrats on the racing accomplishments.

Best,

John

There are no fines or points for a warning; that's what he got.

Like I've said; we pulled in when the station was open. Crew cab dually with a 3 axle trailer. He just told us to keep motoring but could have weighed and checked everything if he wanted to. No big deal.  I had a hand lettering business and when my clients called needing a new truck lettered I got there asap. If they get caught running without the name and DOT numbers there is a fine. And the numbers have to be a minimum height. One driver said at one stop the guy actually measured them to make sure they were 2 inches tall.

I ran with my friend Paul in his 79 Mack triaxle and inspections were commonplace. And obviously dreaded.

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General Discussion / Re: Towing Car Trailers In NC

« on: September 22, 2009, 02:10:39 AM »

Truck and trailer are registered in my name.  Not a company name.  Thought about filing a complaint in NC but I know that would be a waste of time.  I would like some answers as to WHY I was pulled over.

Jerry

You said the name was on the bottom of the door but that may not be why. A lot of guys I know have "Not for Hire" on the bottom of the door. I had that on the bottom of the flatbed when hauling cars. Reasons for pulling flatbeds and trailers over are based on safety concerns and revenue and can be done at random or not at all. There does not have to be an obvious invitation like a light out to support "probable cause". It's a rig, it's on the road, it's open for an inspection.

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General Discussion / Re: Towing Car Trailers In NC

« on: September 17, 2009, 10:36:09 AM »

We used to make runs from CT to Canada with a crew cab and 6 place snowmobile trailer. If the scales were open you had to stop. If the DOT was on patrol they could pull you over and use portables. Lot of guys running borderline or broken equipment force them to try to maintain safety. Stricter enforcements happen when casualties result. As they did here last year when a company's poorly maintained brakes failed and deaths were the result. Sometimes some can have an attitude but they got you and they'll park that rig right there if they want to. Years ago they would allow you to adjust your air brake cans on the side of the road if they were out. Now they can make you call a hook.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: motor mount id

« on: September 14, 2009, 12:10:13 AM »

Thank you. Patience is a virtue.