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General Discussion / How many ?

« on: December 05, 2018, 01:04:11 PM »

After a recent visit by a Admin and another member  concerning some parts, an interesting question was tossed out there. How many wrench/socket sizes does it take to disassemble a first Gen Camaro ? No you can't include the your Cresent ! 

I'm not at all sure if this has been asked here before, think carefully !
 

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Maintenance / rear end noise from my 69 z

« on: August 19, 2012, 08:51:55 PM »

almost made it to the dream cruise, just short of Woodward ave started to get a bad clunk from the rear on left turn accelerations, we limped it home and just put it away, when i get some time will start to give it a good look, sounds like its coming from inside and not just the axle sliding around, any idea's before we rip/tear, thanks

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General Discussion / state farm 68

« on: July 18, 2012, 01:13:23 PM »

http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/double-sided-68-camaro-look-more-twice-194433300.html?cache=clear

not at all sure what to think of this one, but very interesting. let the discussion begin

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Mild Modifications / 3" exhaust systems

« on: April 01, 2010, 03:03:58 PM »

 i need to update the exhaust on my 69z, i have been looking at the magnaflow 3" SS  systems with the X pipe, but the more i look around the more confused i get, 2".5 or 3", stock look or not, etc, originality is not the main thing for this one, just a nice solid performance good sounding system, any help on this would be appreciated..

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Restoration / restoration literature/guide/books

« on: January 25, 2010, 03:49:46 PM »

  is there one thats better than the other when it comes to 1st gen camaro ?

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General Discussion / wiring harness question

« on: January 05, 2010, 03:54:44 PM »

 i had some time to clean some of the wiring connections on the front, headlights, running ,turn , and i did a search for a similar topic, so here it goes,,,, is there one after market harness manufacture or supplier that is better than another, i.e. quality , fit , finish, maybe some of our restoration members can help with these questions.

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Maintenance / slight hesitation

« on: December 07, 2009, 04:07:51 PM »

 after installing a new holley 4br 4479, i picked up a slight hesitation in throttle response it's always from a dead stop at 1st gear, i have a new fuel pump, new tank which i did not install but it looks fine when i had it out, also new fuel cap, changed fuel filter, new fuel line, the manifold is the old tarantula by holley, i'm thinking that the standard out of the box pump just isn't enough pressure or gpm to keep it happy,,,, any suggestions.

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General Discussion / muncie and clutch time

« on: November 23, 2009, 03:31:29 PM »

1. typed in clutch in search,,, http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=3454.0 over the winter i may pull the engine but definitely the trans and a new clutch, was reading as much as i can and came across "Detroit Balance Requirements" for flywheel/clutch balancing in the hayes clutch site,,, anyone ??
2. what should i be looking for when i open my muncie up, i seem to remember some part updates from a site out of mich, that rebuilds them, thanks.

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General Discussion / if being "correct" was not a problem in your z28

« on: November 11, 2009, 03:10:11 PM »

 my FED EX guy who is a car guy, asked me a question, " if you blew that thing what would you replace it with", hell i don't know i said, which got me thinking,,,,, short of spending an arm and a leg for a correct 302 ci motor, what would be your choice in SB's

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Maintenance / weathered bushings everywhere

« on: September 02, 2009, 01:51:44 PM »

  she rides great, goes  and stops straight, but the front of my 69 z just looks like i should be doing something done about it, i have the 69 service and fisher manual, i have looked for a post on this and maybe i have overlook it, but i wondering about any pointers on a slow and steady approach to this job.

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Maintenance / low vacuum at idle

« on: August 29, 2009, 06:04:21 PM »

Where do I start, after getting heads reworked on my 302ci 69 z and reinstalling I now have low vacuum at idle, this engine has modifications to it pistons 12/1, cam not sure but not stock by any means manifold, 750 dual pumper 4779-s, headers, HEI
I have checked for leaks and can’t find any, but here’s the interesting part, I get a head brake pedal at idle, I’m checking the booster for leaks.
We used the valve adjustment  26/26 90 degrees before and after TDC , instead of the standard 30/30 at TDC, advance 33, could I have created a late valve lag to the point I have low vacuum, it’s like 6 at idle , also I have very quick hesitation when I get on the throttle.

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Restoration / pointers for new hinges

« on: August 21, 2009, 02:04:08 PM »

 OK after a search i gonna ask,, any pointers,, short cuts, to lining up camaro doors after installing new hinges.

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General Discussion / hello,, new to the group

« on: August 11, 2009, 04:07:10 PM »

 after 39 years i have my hands on a 69 Z28 i have known since high school,, it needs work, so i have started the with the basics mechanicals, but have been blown away at the sheer number of parts suppliers, and have noticed a big difference in quality and cost, can any of the group point to a quality supplier, and so i'm off to do my homework here on the form read read read.