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1968 - Orphans / Re: 124378L334143 Owner Warranty Booklet with POP

« on: January 28, 2023, 06:18:09 AM »

Ok Ed,
 Thanx for the bonus info. D

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General Discussion / Re: Speedo Cable Broke

« on: January 27, 2023, 05:06:10 AM »

Cable arrived today, one day early. Exactly 62-1/8th". Looks very nice. Even arrived with some grease. Total for cable S/H/I = $30.50... Looking forward to getting it installed. D

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1968 - Orphans / 124378L334143 Owner Warranty Booklet with POP

« on: January 27, 2023, 04:52:21 AM »

Was at my friend's house and he pulled out a bunch of papers in a file. In it was this booklet with POP. So I took some pictures.
Danny

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General Discussion / Re: 4 Leaf Springs worth

« on: January 26, 2023, 04:54:54 AM »

Car is a '68 so 4 leaf. D

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General Discussion / Re: 4 Leaf Springs worth

« on: January 25, 2023, 06:11:12 PM »

David, What IS that center to center measurement? They are laying on the garage floor under a car. I can get to them if I move the car next to it. D

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General Discussion / Re: Speedo Cable Broke

« on: January 24, 2023, 06:51:24 PM »

Here you go Danny. Try these guys.

https://speedometercablesusa.com/


Yes, that is the same company I just ordered from... Cost was $56 complete. But I already have a set-up in the car and it is original. So just ordered the cable. Cost $24 plus whatever the shipping is going to be. Excited to get it installed. Car is in the air as I had a leaking freeze plug. VERY LUCKY it was the one above the starter. I beat it out working on it rocking back and forth until I pried it out. So ready for the cable. D

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General Discussion / Re: 4 Leaf Springs worth

« on: January 24, 2023, 06:42:22 PM »

Well, I ended up buying the springs in a package deal. The springs have been sitting off a car for a estimated 24 years. So, I am taking my chances with NOT re-arching them. I also got in the package 2.5 sets of original door handle bases and pads in Black & Medium blue. Total cost was $700 cash. So if I do the math, I feel I paid $400 for the springs and $300 for the rest. Pads and bases are all in very good condition with very minimal issues. And I think with some cleaning, will be usable for a survivor that has them missing altogether.  .. Danny 

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General Discussion / Re: Speedo Cable Broke

« on: January 23, 2023, 09:59:35 PM »

That cable company in Colorado got back to me promptly. Cable has been ordered and will be here in 4 or 5 days. Nice people, I will update when item received. Danny

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General Discussion / Re: Speedo Cable Broke

« on: January 23, 2023, 03:10:28 PM »

Chuckman,
 Thanx for that company's info. I contacted them and was very explanatory on what I wanted. Also found another one doing a Google search. I contacted them also. We'll see what happens. Danny

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General Discussion / Re: Speedo Cable Broke

« on: January 22, 2023, 04:45:22 PM »

Trying not to get ANOTHER 55 year old unit and take the chance of it breaking in 10 minutes. I will keep the old one and maybe it can be repaired someday. But probably not by me.
I emailed the guy in that ebay ad and asked him to take 60 seconds to measure it. Wanna make sure it was the correct size. Not a hard request to achieve. Never heard back... Danny

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General Discussion / Re: Speedo Cable Broke

« on: January 21, 2023, 08:37:09 PM »

WELL... The 61 incher I ordered from NAPA arrived. I was hoping it was 62" since all the others have been an inch longer. It measured 61-1/4". TOO short. These college boys/engineers have no field smarts. They are super smart ON PAPER. I used to deal with this in my trade. I sold my oxy/acet torch set-up a couple years ago. I tried to rob a inner cable out of another car. But it has been sitting since the early to mid 70's and is stuck in the housing. The other cars are operating properly. I never rob parts off a complete car to get another one functioning. So STILL dead in the water or in this case... on land. D

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General Discussion / GM Is Investing Almost $1 Billion in New V8 Engines

« on: January 21, 2023, 05:17:46 PM »

Seems that the big bosses at GM want to keep the V8 alive and well. They don't want no stinking electric. I am sure they will have many, but knowing the V8 will be pumping for a while longer is good to hear. Danny

     https://www.yahoo.com/autos/gm-investing-almost-1-billion-230000200.html

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Decoding/Numbers / Smog Pump Info Help

« on: January 17, 2023, 11:32:11 PM »

I have a smog pump that I am trying to find the application for.... The pad is 31081S. Which I believe would be about Nov. 6th. 1968. So that would be for a 1969, correct? The Pulley is 3927116. The only other numbers I could find were on the cast iron back. And they are 4UX. I was told it's an early take-off from a small block Camaro. Appreciate any help... Danny

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General Discussion / Re: Speedo Cable Broke

« on: January 14, 2023, 03:36:14 PM »

Napa still has that repair kit available. I just would rather not go that route. You would think after 55 years, SOMEONE would make the correct length cable. I am picking up a 61 incher today at Napa. To see by chance if it is a 62. The last two 61 inchers were from O'Reilly and a supply company online, BOTH measured 61 exactly. I have other cars, one has the 302 on a stand. I might just rob the cable out of it for now. Just to get the running car going again. Danny

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General Discussion / Re: Speedo Cable Broke

« on: January 13, 2023, 05:27:38 AM »

I guess I could try that. I have silver soldered 6-inch copper back in the day. Dual rose bud fitting. I don't know, I am getting frustrated. I refuse to drive the car without the speedo working properly. I want to retain the correct mileage. I bought the car with 54,614 in 2015. It now has 59,800. I might just have to let it go. I'm getting tired. D