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Restoration / Re: Final adjustment on RS Headlight doors

« on: August 04, 2014, 10:16:08 PM »

Look at "FIG 3"

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Restoration / Re: Final adjustment on RS Headlight doors

« on: July 30, 2014, 11:38:55 PM »

If you have a Chassis Service Manual, look at 12-3 ,-12-4.This is in the electrical-body & chassis section.Has rszmjt said you would be amazed at how much movement there is for adjustment!

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General Discussion / Re: Farewell And The Best For Ed!

« on: July 07, 2014, 11:50:03 PM »

Ed ,thanks for your contributions to this,I hope you change your mind.Take care....

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Restoration / Re: BB Radiator

« on: July 01, 2014, 10:23:16 PM »

Thanks guys!

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General Discussion / Re: Chicken or the Egg?

« on: July 01, 2014, 10:19:32 PM »

I usually call my car a Z/10 camaro.

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I need to find someone who can "restore,rebuild "my 69 BB radiator.I have looked thru some old posts , but I cant seem to find any info.Radiator looks to be in good shape,but has been sitting around 40 yrs. There are no more radiator shops in Las Vegas.Any help is apreciated!

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General Discussion / Re: Got My '69RS Back From Paint and Body

« on: April 15, 2014, 11:02:59 PM »

Great looking car,congrats!!Some day I will learn to post some pics of mine!

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Restoration / Re: Treating inside of rocker rails & the snow is gone!

« on: April 11, 2014, 11:01:24 PM »

Quote from: BULLITT65 on April 11, 2014, 04:19:25 AM

hey Chris , I think you could just lend your car to me and send it back home to California ....

I had a similar issue with a recent purchase and the rockers were so full of rocks, dirt, nests from different creatures....

I started by removing all the plugs I could get to. Next (if present)remove the rocker moulding. Then remove the lower bolt the attaches the fender on the very bottom of the car.
OK now whip out a hose or if you have a pressure washer and start in the front hole forcing it out the rear one, when you see the water running clear, switch to the rear and spray it in that hole towards the front. Keep repeating this procedure until it runs clear both ways.

You now can pull the fender a inch or so out at the bottom and use a spray nozzle all upside down, and hit every crevice.
Again keep moving it around until you don't see muddy water or debris coming out.

open up the door get the hose in there and spray past the door hinges as best you can.

What I found is while you don't want water and moisture in these areas, it is worse when the weep holes and provisions for the water to drain are clogged with dirt and scale and nests, and 40 years of crap.

Now once you are confident you got everything out you can bolt your fender back up and put your rocker moulding back on. Then re-install the good rubber plugs or put in some new ones.

Now if you really want to make it bullet proof you can go to Ziebart and have them spray there rubberized material in through the drains and what not, BUT if you are no longer driving it in the snow, dirt, and mud you will probably be fine without it.

I would take some spray paint, or undercoat in a can, and spray the bare metal that was in the pic. (If it was me I would get the mig welder out and fill those rust pin holes in first, followed by a small grinder or dremel in the tight spots to grind and smooth it down. )

This is what has worked for me. I am sure there is more than one way to do it though..

Maybe it would be better after washing the inside ,That you use an air compressure to blow out any left over water that will still be inside.After that I think I would wait a few days before I put the rubber plugs back in. You dont want to seal any moisture inside.Good luck.

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Originality / Re: 68 BB AC brackets

« on: April 01, 2014, 10:50:12 PM »

Way to many "know it alls" at car events

I usually go just to look & keep my cars at home.

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Maintenance / Re: How to Fix Loose or Sagging Side Door Mirrors

« on: April 01, 2014, 10:38:50 PM »

I wish I knew about that 10 yrs ago. Thanks for the info I think I have 1 more restoration in me,maybe a chevelle!

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Restoration / Re: My 69 SS/RS Project started

« on: March 27, 2014, 11:46:19 PM »

Well you have plenty of sand there

I have blasted steering boxes before, i use small rubber hoses around the seal areas with lots of tape,seems to work good.That looks like a nice project,good luck! BTW were will you get parts from,& how long do they take to get there??

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