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Garage Talk / December 7, 1941 ... May it live in infamy!

« on: December 08, 2022, 02:51:18 AM »

*Wondering how many of us thought of this today?   

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Originality / Re: fuel bowl screws for Holley 4150

« on: October 06, 2022, 12:15:48 AM »

Those are bolts, not the same as the original screws. If you are looking for original, those wouldn’t work!
Buddy

You're right... and I missed that.   Got the 'hex head' bolts today...  UGH...   

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Originality / Re: fuel bowl screws for Holley 4150

« on: October 01, 2022, 07:29:38 PM »

Thanks Fellas...  I appreciate it, especially the info that AMK has them.   I'll probably order a few sets (at least enough for 2 carburetors to get over their $30 minimum charge...

And then I noticed this...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/154702836518?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20201210111451%26meid%3D4d882a86dc404deb9dcdaa86c473fb2c%26pid%3D101196%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D185482849516%26itm%3D154702836518%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLv5PairwiseWebWithBBEV2bAndUBSourceDemotionWithUltimatelyBoughtOfCoviewV1%26brand%3DHolley&_trksid=p2047675.c101196.m2219&amdata=cksum%3A1547028365184d882a86dc404deb9dcdaa86c473fb2c%7Cenc%3AAQAHAAABMIep8YrnpoI5Ip1Fr26ya5Zdwg2V78Yl01uYLsdPZcFTvxKxDts2M2LiSIpUM3yyPCg4I%252FI%252F%252BBr%252B3lbC%252BxYqInYGBmzIxc4EMw3YF0EDxTKykpQBrLBX0WjVJpBmBP%252FP6RbWHne84DawhtW69MJgOY66c28eRobEw4vyfmXApxDb%252F7RmkvgXBu3h9UvSTKk3ukBr2PPk8EbExtzflcWYeWyvbPNiPshr8qsPXCn6hyupNHKE%252FfEB9x8RxS9jh0U0F75CLhtj5Zoy59T5MJJGT%252BiObBb%252FGnArADV15FEl63vFdzxgd%252BXovwaM8Ru9QTxLpj1mmOv0sEbvLMMvLk93i2m0Y81CnXGbufxncX6f8kDOeZ85s6oHULIpEKBXorznNcK691QSCqRyf%252FY3sM%252B8XAI%253D%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2047675
which is a better way to buy 8...

Gary

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Originality / fuel bowl screws for Holley 4150

« on: September 30, 2022, 01:47:44 PM »

Is there a source for the original Holley fuel bowl screws (flat blade type)??

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Maintenance / Re: 69 power brake booster

« on: September 15, 2022, 02:20:54 PM »

I have an extra '902' booster and Brake Boosters does an excellent job with their restorations.. 

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General Discussion / Re: USPS Muscle Cars

« on: September 15, 2022, 02:19:09 PM »

..  appears we all need a quick trip to the PO before they run out.. 

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Garage Talk / Re: My 68 in AACA's Antique Automobile Magazine and Speedster

« on: September 13, 2022, 02:44:39 AM »

Good pix, Phillip~       you're looking pretty good too for an old Camaro guy~   
Congratulations on making the magazine..

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General Discussion / Re: Crossram and headers

« on: September 12, 2022, 04:10:36 PM »

Replacing original Z28 intake/carb with a crossram generally means you want your Z28 (to look at).. rather than to drive...  but DRIVING a 'stockish' Z28 is so much fun! 

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General Discussion / Re: My car made Motortrend/HotRod

« on: September 12, 2022, 04:06:46 PM »

Good luck with your restoration! 

In 1974, I bought an all -original '68 Z28 in the same colors (for $1000)... drove regularly and worked on it until 1976 when I traded it for the '69 Z28/RS that I still have today.   That '68 ran like a scalded dog!  but would jump out of 4th gear when I let off on it at speed...

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General Discussion / Re: Camaro mania

« on: September 01, 2022, 12:14:33 PM »

you can check the Camaro options codes to check if SS options and 6-cylinder engines were available, but over the years I've seen a 'few' 6-cylinder Chevys with SS trim.   Hemmings reported on a '63 Impala Convertible with 6-cyl 230 ci engine.

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2015/04/22/the-rare-factor-rare-doesnt-always-equal-valuable

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Garage Talk / Re: Iowa Restoration Shop Recommendation/Help -- Engine, Drivetrain

« on: August 22, 2022, 08:02:30 PM »

I suggest one extra step to that already stated by adjudimo:

clean the stamped pad at the front of the engine with a solvent and then put a piece of duct tape over the pad and write on it:   DO NOT MACHINE THIS SURFACE!!

(DO NOT TOUCH THIS SURFACE MIGHT BE EVEN MORE SURE!)..  It's very important to future value of your car...

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 1969 Z28 Block ID

« on: August 19, 2022, 02:11:52 PM »

Most truck engine 350 ci engines of that era DID have 4-bolt mains...

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Caveat Emptor...a mess

« on: August 19, 2022, 02:03:53 PM »

The engine placed into a '69 Corvette built in the ST Louis assembly plant (Corvettes) was installed in a Corvette in mid-December 1969 (one of the last Corvettes built for 1969), and of course would have been a 350 ci engine in the Corvette.   It would only be a 302 ci now, if someone used the block and a 302 crankshaft to build a 302 ci engine..

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General Discussion / Re: Looking for advice

« on: July 01, 2022, 11:39:44 PM »

If you need to sell it, and can't do the work yourself, then sell it as is but carefully list that you have the original engine and transmission to go with it..

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Originality / Re: Cowl Induction Air Cleaner Paint

« on: June 14, 2022, 10:26:30 PM »

split the difference and go 80% gloss...