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Originality / FLOWERED VINYL TOP

« on: August 07, 2009, 03:52:11 AM »

Does anyone  out there recall a vinyl top offerd on Camaros and Novas imprinted with hippy type flowers?  My dad was a GM at a Chevy dealership and I clearly remember seeing flowered tops on cars in the showroom.  I was around 16 at the time but I think it was a first gen Camaro or possibly a Nova.  I am sure it was a factory option but I may be off on the year.  It may have been early 70's???  I have never seen one since.
Thanks, Tony

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Manifold decode - 4 barrel cast iron

« on: March 02, 2009, 04:00:11 AM »

According to Colvin's "Chevrolet by the numbers", it is a June 11, 1968 cast date, 1969, 350 4bbl Rochester.

Tony

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Restoration / Re: Master cylinder restoration

« on: February 27, 2009, 02:43:00 AM »

Just my 2 cents.   I have used silicone in several restorations over the past 10 years with excellent results, and would highly recommend it for all installations (with proper precautions for glycol conversions).  The satisfaction of wiping up a spill from the inner fender and not removing all of the paint can’t be beat!  Why risk it?

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Originality / Re: Correct Air Cleaner and Valve Covers, L48??

« on: February 03, 2009, 02:20:07 AM »

Gus,  Here are the valve covers before restoration.  They are original.  Also, my air cleaner.  Note that there is no valve (therefore manual transmission).  I believe that this is an original SS L48 Manual transmission air cleaner.  It came with my car, however I was not the first owner.  I have the original dealer buyers order (the list of options and prices when the Camaor was ordered for the customer by the dealer.)  It lists the SS option but no other chrome or "style" options. 

I hope the pics look ok...my first post.  If you want any more or better pics, email me at the address on my profile I will be happy to send more.

Tony

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Originality / Re: Correct Air Cleaner and Valve Covers, L48??

« on: February 02, 2009, 06:09:32 AM »

Gus,

I can't believe that I don't have a picture of my air cleaner. 
My car is in the process of a frame off restoration (I just put the Instrument panel in yesterday).  I have not done anything to the air cleaner yet. 

I'll take a picture tomorrow and post it.

Mrpennypkr (Tony)

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Originality / Re: Correct Air Cleaner and Valve Covers, L48??

« on: January 31, 2009, 02:17:07 AM »

Just a little clarification.  The air cleaner is an automatic since it has a valve in the snorkel.  Manual trans does not have the pre-heating tube from the exhaust manifold to the snorkel.  I believe all '69 L48/SS models (with standard hood) have the crome lid.

Mrpennypkr

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Originality / Re: Correct Air Cleaner and Valve Covers, L48??

« on: January 28, 2009, 03:36:42 AM »

GUS,

Just to state the obvious...that is an automatic air cleaner.  My 69 L48/SS 4sp also has a chrome lid.

mrpennypkr

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Restoration / Re: 69 DRIVESHAFT PAINT MARKS

« on: January 03, 2009, 06:16:50 AM »

Thanks va400bird!  This seems to confirm the single stripe I found on my 4speed shaft.

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Restoration / Re: 69 DRIVESHAFT PAINT MARKS

« on: October 26, 2008, 04:42:58 AM »

Thanks Guys, I take a closer look ASAP.

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Restoration / 69 DRIVESHAFT PAINT MARKS

« on: October 22, 2008, 03:31:26 AM »

What would be the correct number and color of paint rings on the drive shaft of a
1969 L48 350,  M20 4sp,  06A Norwood SS Cp

The shaft I have has the remains of 1 stripe but I can't tell the color. 

Any help would be appreciated. 

Thanks,

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Restoration / Re: LOOKING FOR A 1111488 DISTRIBUTOR

« on: July 24, 2008, 03:38:42 AM »

Thanks Paul and Jerry.  Will-do on both suggestions.

Tony

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Restoration / LOOKING FOR A 1111488 DISTRIBUTOR

« on: July 23, 2008, 05:58:00 AM »

I am looking for a 1111488 distributor for my 69 SS 350 4 speed  built June 69.  Any ideas we I can find one?
Any leads would be appreciated.