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Originality / Re: Shifter rods

« on: January 04, 2012, 08:42:09 AM »

You have a mix and match of tranny, shifter, and linkage pieces. If you get the right '69 Camaro pieces they will fit but trying to get a mixed setup to work is a real chore especially if there is a console involved. There are other threads here on the subject. Bottom line - get the right stuff for your car and sell the stuff that is for a different car. That is the best way to make it work.

-Mark.

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Restoration / Re: pan gaskett

« on: December 16, 2011, 07:25:22 PM »

9 thin and 10 thick, but I have seen some reference to left or right oil tube? In one description it described the dipstick as right side thick front for the 34510. Mine and most I've seen are on the left or driver side and thick front gasket?

Much later production engine blocks (maybe 1980's?) can have dipsticks on the passenger side. The small block v8's used during '67-'69 in Camaros would have driver's side dipsticks. Anyone could put a later model block in during an engine swap I suppose.

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Restoration / Re: pan gaskett

« on: December 16, 2011, 09:52:45 AM »

Is the 34510 correct for a  L48 ?

It is all about the front of the oil pan radius dimensions. The post above with the measurements of your actual pan is what you need to use to determine the right gasket.

-Mark.

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Mild Modifications / Re: L-82 vs LT1 Which would be better for my project?

« on: December 05, 2011, 05:03:08 PM »

I would consider using the LT-1 for a clone project. Same sound and idle, better torque, solid lifters, EASY to find the pieces. Big reliable power. What's not to like about that?

L82 with small chamber heads is a darn good mild HP engine. I have one myself in my Vette. But this is a HYDRAULIC LIFTER cam!!! NO WAY does it belong in a first gen Z/28 clone.

JMO,

-Mark.

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General Discussion / Re: Opinions Please

« on: December 04, 2011, 07:58:15 AM »

Nope. It isn't your original block so it isn't worth $3500.

You can put the $3500 in the glove compartment and the car will be worth more that way. 

-Mark.

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Restoration / Re: First Gen Hood Hinges

« on: December 03, 2011, 04:14:45 PM »

William and LM69Z28....... its my understanding that you use the same springs for the SS and ZL 2 hoods.
both the SS and ZL 2 hoods are heavier than the flat hood and you need the stronger springs to lift it and keep it up.

i have seen cars that originally had a flat hood with flat hood springs, with an SS or ZL 2 hood added, keeping the flat hood springs and they need a stick to keep the hood open.

No. The SS has added cast pot metal chrome pieces that add significantly more weight to the hood assembly so the SS has a special spring. The ZL-2 hood does not have any significant added weight (insulation is very light and the same amount of sheet metal) so it uses a standard production spring. This is widely accepted as correct.

-Mark.

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Originality / Re: Chambered Exhaust Hangers - Assembly line VS Reproduction

« on: November 28, 2011, 01:46:41 PM »

How about some NOS pix?  I grabbed these pix from an auction.  I could go out to the car and take snapshots of my originals but these are easy for me to post.









-Mark.

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Originality / Re: Chambered Exhaust Hangers - Assembly line VS Reproduction

« on: November 26, 2011, 11:51:21 AM »

I have part of my originals still on my 10A car but it might not be better than these pix posted here. The rubbers have been replaced but the bracket on the car has never been off. The screws were too rusty to remove back in the 80's so I left the brackets on there. The rest of the rubber hangar was cut off and thrown in the trash as they were obviously "useless, and in the way" (I know, I know - OMG what was I thinkin!?!?). I do still have the original little black rubber moon shaped piece in a jar out in the garage.

I have some big screws that I saved that might be correct to hold the rectangular plates in place but I have never seen any others to know if they are correct or not.

Want pix?

-Mark.

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Originality / Re: Correct 69 jack shaft color

« on: November 21, 2011, 08:03:32 PM »

More than one supplier.

-Mark.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: VIN bona fides

« on: November 15, 2011, 06:45:29 PM »

Transmission "0"'s are "TALLER" (less round) as compared to the engine stamping where the "0"'s are shaped more round, like a "O"

At least one, or both are restamped.

-Mark.

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Maintenance / Re: 69 Z/28 Tach Stops at 4000 RPM

« on: November 08, 2011, 07:30:45 PM »

Tach man did mine and it works perfectly.

-Mark.

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Restoration / Re: ride height ?

« on: November 08, 2011, 07:28:14 PM »

I had the same problem with mine. I measured, and sent the dims back and they sent me another set that was DEAD accurate. If they have settled at all I have not noticed.

-Mark.

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Originality / Re: Non SS cars with D 90

« on: October 31, 2011, 06:55:14 PM »

D90 was an "option" on a Z/28 for early '69 production but it was included on all Z/28's later in the model year so it was not realy optional at that time.

-Mark.

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Maintenance / Re: 69 z smog pump fan replacement

« on: October 27, 2011, 07:31:51 PM »

You will probably want to buy a resto part. Originals are old and brittle will be damaged if you try to remove them. They just press on the shaft once the pulley and old fan is off. I have seen the white repros go for $80 WOW!

-Mark.

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Maintenance / Re: Bright high beams, Dull low beams on Hal. lights

« on: October 26, 2011, 09:32:26 PM »

Dimmer switch?

I know I need to replace mine. I have no low beams at this time.

-Mark.