Messages

4426

Originality / Re: GM silver for Rally wheels.

« on: October 31, 2013, 02:02:54 AM »

We know that Kelsey made the rallye wheels for GM, but did they also make the 'std' steel wheels?  If not, what other suppliers did GM use?

4427

General Discussion / Re: 67 Z28 sold at auction last weekend?

« on: October 30, 2013, 05:14:10 PM »

Yes, I've added my name to their mailing list, and asked for the 'results' of the just completed auction, but haven't received anything as yet..

4428

General Discussion / Re: 67 Z28 sold at auction last weekend?

« on: October 30, 2013, 01:30:10 PM »

Hemmings daily information had a short article on the '67 Z and that auction today (see Link); not a lot more details, but did include Hemming's writer attitudes about the car, as well as a few other prices.   I'd been interested in the two Nomads they had listed, but didn't find out about the auction until 2 days after it completed.. and I still haven't received the full auction results from Branson Auctions.

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2013/10/30/first-year-camaro-z28-sells-for-91800/?refer=news

4429

Originality / Re: GM silver for Rally wheels.

« on: October 30, 2013, 02:42:42 AM »

I suspect Kelsey painted the wheels prior to delivery to Chevrolet, but I also suspect they were painted to GM specs...

4430

General Discussion / Re: "DMC" markings on NOS lug nuts

« on: October 30, 2013, 02:32:23 AM »

http://www.deckernut.com/about.htm
'Decker Manufacturing Corp'  (DMC)  but NO idea when your lug nuts were manufacturered, maybe you can research within their parts line?

4431

Originality / Re: GM silver for Rally wheels.

« on: October 29, 2013, 03:51:15 PM »

*L*..  thanks Darrel!~     (IMO  GM Reconditioning black, which is a satiny, semi-glossy, semi-flatty black).. 

4432

General Discussion / Re: 67 Z28 sold at auction last weekend?

« on: October 29, 2013, 04:55:34 AM »

1967's are the most rare, and lightest of the early Z28's and perhaps has more 'racing heritage' than the other years?... and this one was supposedly restored with the help (or consultation?) of Jerry McNeish...

4433

Decoding/Numbers / Re: 124379N561026 in database??

« on: October 29, 2013, 04:52:49 AM »

So the current owner believes he bought a 'fake' SS, that was originally a real Z28 car?   ONE or BOTH of those two tags has to be fake, as they have the same BDY number....
Maybe someone got a deal on two fake tags??  Keeping his options open? 

4434

General Discussion / Re: 1969 Camaro deluxe door panels - Quality?

« on: October 29, 2013, 03:58:20 AM »

Since you are doing custom paint, why not consider a complementary custom upholstery design on your car?   A good upholsterer can do wonders with only a vague idea of what you want.   In our area we have one of the best (Paul Atkins, who has done some of the most amazing interiors ever, including those of several Ridler award cars).

4435

Restoration / Re: black on tailpan on ss cars

« on: October 29, 2013, 03:51:25 AM »

since we are having quite a discussion on 'gloss' 'semigloss', etc, I think it would be beneficial if we all shared a similar definition.   The following link has both general definitions, and very good technical definitions of 'gloss' from an optical perspective.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloss_(optics)

and since when we 'see' gloss, we are basically seeing the light reflected from a surface, the following definition of 'reflectance' and reflectivity is important to understand.

http://www.answers.com/topic/reflectivity

Having worked in the optical and imaging fields of engineering for 40 years, I would prefer if we all used similar words and definitions.. 

4436

General Discussion / Re: Bumper Jack restoration service

« on: October 29, 2013, 02:40:55 AM »

you can remove the jack head, and take the mast to a local plating company... and reassemble yourself..

4437

General Discussion / Re: "DMC" markings on NOS lug nuts

« on: October 29, 2013, 01:45:41 AM »

Hi Guys.....Does anyone know what the "DMC"  stamp mark on NOS lug nuts stand for??  Just want to know for reference purposes.  thanks!

Delorean Motor Company.      
Paul

I'm doubting that one.. 

4438

Restoration / Re: black on tailpan on ss cars

« on: October 28, 2013, 06:37:33 PM »

Mark,

For NOR I have a picture in the book showing this element taking place on the line.  I did not precisely determine where just yet but that would be easy enough since the vending machines are in the background.  I can look at the prints for vending areas that were set up adjacent to the paint line areas.

We could simply ask the guys that did this work, or you could ask these same guys this question and many more on any topic.  I still have a few spots open for the Norwood GM Heritage center trip and tour.

How about some details on the GM Norwood heritage center tour??   

4439

Foreign Camaros / Re: GM France 67 RS Convertible

« on: October 28, 2013, 05:45:27 PM »

Trunk emblem. Not sure what this is but guess it may be the importer? Another terrible quality photo but you get the idea!

My guess is that "R. Devivilier" was a French dealer who originally 'sold' the car (and that could certainly have been to the French gov't, as well as anyone else)?

4440

Originality / Re: Lower Hood Latch Springs

« on: October 28, 2013, 05:41:02 PM »

I understood your question, and believed it was a good one, but I don't know the answer.  My guess is that the sub parts making up that latch assembly were corrosion protected BEFORE assembly and thus each part would have been phosphate, zinc plated, or even dip painted, PRIOR to assembly.   Unlike what we might do in restoring a car, where we have an assembly, and we are looking for ONE answer that fits all?  I think it's *possible* that the springs might have been dip painted in the same black we see other places, prior to assembly into that spring latch assembly.  Maybe someone who KNOWS, or has a nice original *unmolested* part can provide a clue..?