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Restoration / Re: Clock Repair Recommendations

« on: January 09, 2012, 11:40:07 PM »

J&M did a very nice job on 67 console gauges and dash pod.  They look and work great.  They looked like crap before.

http://dandmrestoration.com/

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Restoration / Re: Radio Repair Recommendations

« on: January 09, 2012, 11:35:32 PM »

Joe Vijil of JV Restorations did my 67 AM Radio.  No complaints.

http://www.tradetag.com/9f/9f03756f26716400-company.html

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Restoration / Roof Rail Weatherstrip Install

« on: January 09, 2012, 06:40:52 PM »

As the restoration of my 67 Camaro continues slowly, I'm now installing the metal rails that fit under the roof rail that hold the weatherstrip that the top edge of the side glass will fit against. 

I need to know what you guys have used to seal the metal strips to the body.  I don't have those old parts here to look at so I need to know the best way to seal those strips before I screw them in and put the weatherstripping on.

The new metal looks good but the curve is not as sharp over the rear side glass.  Not sure how I'm going to prevent the thing from buckling.  Any suggestions on that?

Thanks for your assistance.

Shelton

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Restoration / Re: Parking Brake Switch Installation

« on: July 24, 2011, 12:53:02 PM »

Perfect.  Thanks.

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Restoration / Re: Parking Brake Switch Installation

« on: July 16, 2011, 04:50:37 PM »

Would someone please post a picture of this clip showing how it looks installed?  I can't really tell from the AIM.  Thanks.

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Restoration / Re: New gauge wiring problem on 67

« on: June 16, 2011, 09:33:17 PM »

Problem solved.  Original screws mounting gauge housing to plastic pod weren't holding.  Several were loose causing the housing to not ground properly.  Replaced them with similar size screws with a little more bite.  That pretty much solved the problem. 

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Restoration / Re: New gauge wiring problem on 67

« on: June 15, 2011, 03:41:19 AM »

Didn't measure anything at the screws.  Everything else looks good.  Checked all connectors and wiring to make sure everything is connected well and out of the way.  No wires getting pinched. 

I'm sure I'll find it when I can get back on it, hopefully tomorrow.  I was hoping that with so many restorers on here that somebody had seen this before. 

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Restoration / New gauge wiring problem on 67

« on: June 15, 2011, 01:27:42 AM »

I've narrowed this problem down but haven't pinpointed the exact problem yet.  I'm restoring a 67 RS/SS 350.  Right now I'm putting all of the dash stuff in. 

Basically, the problem is this.  To make a long story short, the tach and gauge lights are shorting out when I completely install the gauges (all screws in and tight).  When the pod is loose at the bottom (those  4 screws out) and the bottom of the pod is out a little everything works fine.  But with the engine running, the tach working, and the gauge lights on, when I push the pod in at the bottom to it's mounting position the gauge lights go out and the tach drops to zero.

I don't see anything behind the pod to cause this.  I see no cracks in the printed circuit.  Ground is good.  Harnesses and printed circuit are new.  As I said, everything is working until I push the bottom of the pod in to where the screws will go in.

I had to quit on this today before I got far enough to identify the exact problem.  Obviouisly there is some contact being made that I haven't found yet.  I was just wondering if anyone had seen this before and could tell me what they found.

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Restoration / Re: 67 Rear Speaker Option

« on: October 30, 2010, 07:55:57 PM »

The pictures were perfect.  I have one more question.  Should the rear speaker have the black cloth-like covering over the speaker?   

In the picture below I see the cloth around the edge of the installed speaker.  Anyone know what I should use for that?

I also included one of the pictures showing the cutout in case anyone else wanted to see it.

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Originality / Re: Stant Oil Fill cap was it ? .?

« on: October 30, 2010, 01:04:07 AM »

The push on caps and the twist on caps like the one shown are both correct for 67.  Which one is used depends on what type of crankcase ventilation you have.  If yours has the pcv screwed into the side of the fill tube you use the twist on cap.

My SS350 has the push on cap that has a wire mesh inside to act as a filter (I guess!!).  Crankcase ventilation goes from the back of the block next to the distributor with a hose routed to the front of the quadrajet.  There is a small pcv valve about the middle of the hose that is held on with a bracket.

I'm only referring to small blocks here.  I didn't research big blocks.

I found this picture on the web awhile back, probably ebay.  It's supposed to be an unrestored SS350.  Obviously the air cleaner has been changed but you can see the chrome push on cap, the black tube, and the routing of the crankcase ventilation to the front of the quadrajet.

I hope this helps.

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Restoration / Re: 67 Rear Speaker Option

« on: October 03, 2010, 10:27:04 PM »

Pretty much as I figured.  Thanks.

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Restoration / 67 Rear Speaker Option

« on: October 03, 2010, 10:15:52 PM »

My 67 has the rear speaker option.  I was wondering what is the correct way to set it up.  Do I just cut an oval hole in the package tray where the speaker goes?  The speaker grill will cover it up.  I haven't actually seen one up close so any help is appreciated.

Thanks.

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Restoration / Re: 67 trunk paint

« on: August 09, 2010, 12:23:56 PM »

Here is a selection of trunk spatter paint colors.

http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/trunkfinish.aspx

This is the one for 67.

http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/itemdetail.aspx?itemno=ZOL+DX1758-QT


Can someone who has used this comment on it's quality and color correctness?

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Originality / Re: Need Help With Correct Set-Up for '67 PCV, Air Cleaner, Valve Covers, etc

« on: July 18, 2010, 01:04:00 AM »

I wanted to add that the pcv is there but hard to see.  It's held by a clamp next to the vacuum advance.

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Originality / Re: Need Help With Correct Set-Up for '67 PCV, Air Cleaner, Valve Covers, etc

« on: July 17, 2010, 07:40:47 PM »

I've seen two separate setups for crankcase ventilation on the SS350.  Here is a picture of my own that has no connections to the valve covers or air cleaner.  This is in the assembly manual  at UPC L30, A3.  This one uses the push on type vented oil filler cap.

The other system uses the pcv screwed into the oil filer tube and connects a hose from the pcv to the front of the carb. This would also have a hose going directly from the crankcase vent pipe at the back of the block to the air cleaner.  The oil cap twists on and seals.  That one is seen at UPC K24, A2.  You can see the hose from the oil filler tube pcv to the front of the carb on the L48, or to the rear of the carb on the 327 2 barrel.