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Originality / Leaf springs

« on: April 06, 2011, 08:01:49 PM »

Were the single leaf springs only offered on the 67 or where they on any other first gens?  Did they come single on any novas? I just picked up a posi rearend with single leaf and the guy told me it was original to a 69 camaro.  Thanks Jimbo

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Originality / 67 speedometer

« on: April 06, 2011, 07:58:06 PM »

Hi All        Can anyone tell me if there was a model of 67 camaro that came with a 160 mile speedo? My ragtop has a 120 mi one but i just picked up a 160  that i belie ve came in a firebird.  I may install it if it came in a camaro. Thanks Jimbo

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General Discussion / 67 project finished

« on: March 07, 2011, 12:46:05 AM »

Hi All     Over the years i have had many collectible cars like most of us on this site. My first real collectable was a 67 rs ss hard top lt1 4 speed camaro i bought just out of high school in 1975.  After 3 years of keeping this car on the road as well as miles of burning rubber and a glove box with its share of stunting tickets in it i had to sell the car. A decision i regret to this day.  Since then i have had a 62 nova rag,66 beaumont 2 door hard top, 64 beaumont 2 door hard top, 68 mini, 67 fire bird rag top, 65 chevy short box step side, 71 camaro, and 3 years ago i completed a 58 impala hot rod. Last summer a fella wanted the impala more than i did and i sold it for 38 large.  In september i bought a 67 rs ss ragtop tribute camaro originally from texas. It was white with z stripes and a zz4 engine with 2000 miles on it. It is now finished.  The car is now 2010 gm carbon flash black with a turquoise deluxe interior  and a turquoise nose stripe. Thank you to all on this site who helped with their knowledge last fall when i was deep into the resto. here are some pics of my ride.  Thanks again. Jimbo

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Restoration / cowl induction air cleaner 67

« on: March 06, 2011, 09:25:45 PM »

I am going to the portland swap meet in late march,early april. Hoping to find a cowl induction air cleaner setup for my car. Does anyone have a pic they could put up here for reference.  Also i would like to replace my mono leaf springs with a multi leaf of some sort.  What are my options for a direct bolt on.  Looking for cocktail shakers also.  my car is a 67 rs ss tribute, will i have a problem bolting the shakers up front due to the fact my car is a clone or is it an easy job.  Also is anyone else going to the portland meet that would like to grab a beer or two?   Jimbo   

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General Discussion / trouble loading pics to site

« on: March 06, 2011, 06:49:30 PM »

i am having a great deal  of ???trouble putting my pics on the site. can anyone walk me thru this. Thanks Jimbo

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Restoration / 67 rs ss wheel colors

« on: February 18, 2011, 07:18:39 PM »

hi all i have a 67 ragtop that is an rs ss tribute. can someone tell me what color rims were offered with this car. it has a set of original camaro ralley rims with the beauty ring and the chrome center cap ,mexican hat style, bow tie logo and chevrolet  motor division lettering. not to be confused with the corvette rally type hat. these rims are now silver, the car is black and a bit of a mild custom so concourse is not important. is silver correct and did they come black. or any other color?  thanks jimbo   

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Restoration / 67 rag top adjusting

« on: June 04, 2010, 09:10:16 PM »

 when i got my 67 rag back from the painter it seems the top is out of adjustment after he put it back on the car. it does not fit snug onto the rear quarter windows when the top and windows are up. i am stumped. how do i adjust the top to fit properly. thanks
jimbo

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Restoration / 67 vent windows

« on: January 30, 2010, 12:55:17 AM »

after battling with my vent windows i was able to dismantle them for restoration on my own. does anyone know where i can get a complete set of originals in x shape, ( no pitting) or a new set of repops.classic industries shows a set of repops but they are back ordered and they have no idea when they may be ready.
thanks  jimbo

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Restoration / interior dying

« on: January 30, 2010, 12:48:07 AM »

my interior is turquoise and in great shape. except the top left corner of the drivers seat is slightly faded. are there interior dyes available to correct such an issue. the seat other wize is very good and i would hate to replace it just for this one small imperfection.
thanks jimbo

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Restoration / 67 vent window removal

« on: January 25, 2010, 12:56:50 AM »

vent window is removed from the frame. is there a trick to removing the glass from the chrome trim that surrounds it. it seems to be glued into the rubber moulding inside the chrome trim. there is also a small hole in the chrome trim half way down. is this a fastener of some kind. also i tried to order two repop vent windows from classic industries and they are back ordered with no clue as to when they may be avaliable. any other sources out there for repop vent windows complete with glass and all or perhaps original equip in very good shape?
thanks jimbo

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Restoration / what color combo to use with turquoise interior

« on: January 21, 2010, 05:58:23 AM »

i need some good advice on wht color to paint my 67 ragtop.   the interior is the deluxe turquoise,and is in excellent shape. the top is white. i was going to put a black top on but have decided to go with the white as it is also in great shape.  here is my question.  is anyone familiar with 67 or other first gens that came with the turq interior?   what would be a good color for the body and dash with a white top and turq interior.  It is a clone rs ss with a zz4 crate engine. because it is not original  i am thinking of putting the z stripes on the car.,perhaps white.    please any and all suggestions are appreciated.     i need your help.    

thanks   jimbo

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Restoration / convertable top coloring

« on: January 09, 2010, 07:39:57 PM »

Budget budget budget   This is a reality for most of us when it comes to building a hobby car. I am wondering if anyone has hadexperience with dying a vert top from white to black. I am painting my 67 to a cyber grey mettalic (2010 camaro color).  1500 bucks to have a black top installed.  How tough is it to install yourself? Dye or install ? Please advise. Thanks
Jimbo

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General Discussion / how many 67 rags built

« on: January 02, 2010, 01:07:35 AM »

Hi All i am new to this site as of today.  I think it is great to have all this info available. Back  in 1976, I bought a 67 rs ss hard top 350 4 speed car but sold it 3 yrs later. No money for gas or insurance, i know it is a familiar story.  I now have a 67 rag rsss clone. I was wondering how many 67 6 cyl rags were built? It is a norwood car.

thanks jimbo