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General Discussion / Re: JohnZ's assembly article
« on: February 20, 2024, 05:11:33 PM »
Nice updates. Appreciate it!
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I spent 3 days at the auction and checked out most of the Camaros, I think the ZL1 was about all the money considering that it had a column shifter, rebodied non-original engine! The Z-28 cross ram cars had re-pop manifolds, hoods and carbs, you can buy that set-up for around 6K, I can't see those driving the prices up that much unless it's an unknowing buyer.
Market has softened a bit and will probably continue that trend. It was pretty high (crazy in my opinion).
Didn't get to see the COPO cross the block but I did see 2 of the cross ram cars sell. I may be wrong but I feel like these cars were going for north of $200k a few years ago? These only ("only" ) sold for $165k and $117k respectively. Scrolling the listing I found another that was sold for under $100k. I would think the last one probably had non matching #'s drivetrain to sell for as little as it did, not much to go off of in the description other than the original window sticker. But if it is an actual JL8 car you think that would bring more money. Maybe someone on here can shed some more light on that one.
https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1969-CHEVROLET-CAMARO-Z28-RS-271876
I've not noted or read concerning consistent markings similar to driveshafts but the shaft has original finish look so why not? Document and I'd replicate. Assume you will restore by utilizing gun blue method and then go for it. Love the original things we find Hans.
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Lower Control Arm Bolts Point a different direction than NOR & AIM.
I think the Judging Manuals also have a Bunch of Plant differences captured.
Here is a picture of the splash shields made by R.E.M. (www.REMAUTOINC.com) I purchased from Heartbeat City Camaro last week, product BDY-1213, for $21.22. Notice the material is an incorrect rubber-cork rather than the more correct masticated rubber like Hans L shows above in his post #34, and in Chick's post #39. The R.E.M. material thickness measures between 0.091 - 0.092 inches. I did find that Steele Rubber Products now offers a die cut 5-piece kit 70-3332-45, for the '67 - '69 Camaro that includes the staples for $45.89. It's twice the price but a more accurate repro part (if that is what you are after).
Has anyone recently used the Steele's kit? Does it have holes punched in the shield that installs on the bracket and clip (see janobyte's post #35) in the lower driver's side under the master brake cylinder? My hope is that this shield DOES NOT have the holes punched in it so I can stapled to the bracket.
Thanks,
Dave