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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 1969 Z28 124379N618008 unique color combo

« on: October 04, 2022, 07:29:16 PM »

Another seldom seen color combo per trim tag. Wonder if it had red stripes originally?
Doc


https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-chevrolet-camaro-coupe14/

I noticed that one as well and was wondering the same.   If there ever was a Burgundy - Red Stripe Car, this one would be well qualified.

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Restoration / Re: SS & Z/28 stripe colors

« on: September 26, 2022, 11:28:09 PM »

From my body shop, here's the difference between 9000 (black) and 9300 (Tuxedo Black) -

"The 9000 is 1028 parts straight toner, the 9300 is 1026 parts black and 2 parts violet."

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Restoration / Re: SS & Z/28 stripe colors

« on: September 26, 2022, 04:10:59 PM »

The 1969 GM Dupont paint chart lists Tuxedo Black [Lucite code 99L] as both body and stripe color.

There are 33 paint chips on the chart; only one of them is black.

Thanks William.  So is the GM Dupont chip more accurate/what GM used vs the PPG charts?  PPG lists Tuxedo Black as 9300 and Stripes as 9000.   Appears Tuxedo Black has a hint of blue in it vs 9000 which is "pure black".

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Restoration / Re: SS & Z/28 stripe colors

« on: September 25, 2022, 03:45:31 PM »

Interesting:  https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threads/ppg-dcc9000-or-dcc9300-single-stage-paint.191730/

Appears there is a difference in the paint colors per this site.

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Restoration / Re: SS & Z/28 stripe colors

« on: September 25, 2022, 03:37:11 PM »

Older thread but the shop is getting ready to apply the black rally stripes this week.   Is there any confirmation that the black stripe code is different than Tuxedo Black code?     

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Originality / Re: Sheet metal stampings

« on: August 28, 2022, 09:07:49 PM »

Most of the panels, I've found the date codes.  99.9% sure the car has original quarter panels.  Where should I look to to find the date stampings?  Haven't found them yet.

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General Discussion / Re: Any CRG members in San Diego?

« on: May 29, 2022, 01:38:53 AM »

Yep.   Scripps Ranch area.   Car is in the shop getting painted.   Expect it back in a month or so...

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Restoration / Re: D80 Spoiler Trunk Lid Sealing Tape

« on: May 27, 2022, 02:26:08 AM »

Thanks.  Excellent data point as mine is an 04B VN build date.

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Restoration / Re: D80 Spoiler Trunk Lid Sealing Tape

« on: May 26, 2022, 09:02:44 PM »

Interested thread, research, and findings for comparable tape.  Nice work Lloyd and others!   

So I have an  '69 April-built Van Nuys Z.  I have no evidence if it came with tape or dum dum stuff to seal up the emblem holes as it was repainted a few times over the years. 

Was there a time period that it may have switched to dum dum from tape, or?

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Originality / Re: They Never built it #2

« on: April 27, 2022, 09:17:45 PM »

I was an intern at GM at the Warren Tech Center back in 1991.  The Tech Center News published the following about the Estes '68 Z/28.   Note the comments about the cross-ram being removed before it was sold to the public.  Enjoy the read.

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6-cylinder Camaros / Re: Surviving Six Cylinder 1969 Camaros

« on: April 14, 2022, 03:48:20 PM »

I have a lead on a '69 6 cylinder Burnished Brown Camaro with Deluxe Comfort Weave interior.  Supposedly original engine with about 100K miles.  Needs paint apparently.   Hope to see it this weekend.   I'll post what I find here.

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Restoration / '69 RS Grill - NOS vs Reproductions?

« on: March 29, 2022, 10:07:07 PM »

I've been having some difficulty sourcing a nice '69 GM RS Grill.  The one I recently purchased had poor plastic flow in the grill grates and I had to return it - see image, below.    The vendor states the ones he has are all similar and have this defect.   

So I'm leaning towards getting a reproduction grill.   Can anyone here comment on the quality, fit n finish for the '69 RS grills?  I am shooting for a higher-end restoration, so quality is important.   Thanks!

New "NOS" GM RS Grill - note poor grill grate castings.   

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General Discussion / Re: 1969 Z28 how many in this color combo?

« on: March 16, 2022, 12:30:00 AM »

Here's a formerly Butternut Yellow '69 on Bring a Trailer:  https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-chevrolet-camaro-rs-ss-82/

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Restoration / Re: 1969 Camaro Console Gauge Harness Retainer Bracket

« on: January 19, 2022, 03:34:53 AM »

Not sure if this helps - here's a picture of the bracket installed.  Maybe you can use the image to determine dimensions based on the console relative to the bracket?   Unfortunately, the console is installed already and the car is at the paint shop.

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Restoration / Re: OEM Glass & Windshield

« on: December 30, 2021, 08:30:44 PM »

Jerry -

My Auto City Glass arrived today.  The quality looks really good.  The tinting matches my originals and the date coding appears very accurate - they matched the spec I sent them and to the originals, including all the details.

Appears they use PMK Diamond Glass (Thailand) for the side glass and Xinyi Automobile Parts (Tianjun) Co LTD for the windscreen.

I can't vouch for the backlight or windscreen glass thickness as mine were broken/thrown-out/not original, but the side glass appears to match the original thickness.  1/4 glass ~ 3/16" and door glass ~ 1/4". 

No apparent waviness noted on the windscreen glass.

I'll post images when I get a chance of the date codes and glass in general.

Hans