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Decoding/Numbers / Re: '69 Z - Block Stampings?
« on: March 08, 2020, 07:41:22 PM »
Here's mine, March dates, but LA built. Trans and Engine VIN stamps are identical. Round "3's"
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Decoding/Numbers / '69 Z - Block Stampings?
« on: March 07, 2020, 04:49:54 AM »
How do these engine stamps look? Claims the block has been lightly decked...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/333533667660
https://www.ebay.com/itm/333533667660
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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 837 Alternator - Legit?
« on: January 30, 2020, 02:18:45 AM »Walk away. 4 changed to a 7 and I believe the second 9 has been altered.
Good catch on the second 9...doesn't really match the first 9.
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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 837 Alternator - Legit?
« on: January 30, 2020, 02:18:00 AM »9B19 is a common date for COPOs built in the range N606xxx-N617xxx and typically sells at a premium over other 837s. That makes it an attractive date for re-stampers.
I would want a very good pic.
Agree on the attractive date code - which is why I was suspicious with the BIN price....seemed low.
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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 837 Alternator - Legit?
« on: January 29, 2020, 10:36:22 PM »
Thanks all - which is why I was asking. This day and age with the quality of cameras, no excuse not to provide high resolution image.
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Decoding/Numbers / 837 Alternator - Legit?
« on: January 29, 2020, 07:39:08 PM »
Is this 837 Alternator stamping original?
I have an 04B LA Built Z, (V0328DZ engine build date). I think this date would be good for this engine build date for the LA Plant?
I have an 04B LA Built Z, (V0328DZ engine build date). I think this date would be good for this engine build date for the LA Plant?
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Originality / Re: Power Steering Return Hose Script and Clamps
« on: November 04, 2019, 06:23:24 PM »
Thanks! Before I posted I ran them through Adobe Lightroom as well to try to draw out as much of the contrasting colors as I could as they are barely visible on the originals - so they've gone through post-post processing! Ha! If you want a high-rez original, let me know and I'll send them separately.
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Originality / Re: Power Steering Return Hose Script and Clamps
« on: November 04, 2019, 12:05:11 AM »
Yes, not sure on the high pressure hose. I checked an old picture from my '69 Chevelle before I restored it and it had the same style high pressure line crimping. That pic was from 1989. The AC lines on the Chevelle have the same style crimping as well. I really don't know what an original looks like. And yes, seems the low pressure line seems a little early, but would seem weird someone would replace it with an even older one!
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Originality / Re: Power Steering Return Hose Script and Clamps
« on: November 03, 2019, 06:47:31 PM »
Lloyd -
Good news - I was able to quickly locate the power steering hoses and clamps and they appear original, including the clamp. Bad news is now I'll have to clean-up the original clamp, remove the repro, and install this correct clamp! It does appear the clamp I have differs from the pinch clamp but compares will with the others you show.
Pretty sure everything is factory original. The heater hoses and power steering belt are factory installed originals, so I'm pretty sure the power steering hoses are as well. 04B Van Nuys built '69 RS Z.
And I'm not sure why the images don't scale to the page size anymore. Appears you'll need to scroll over to see the details.
Low Pressure Power Steering Hose Clamp:
Low Pressure Power Steering Hose Markings:
For Reference, High Pressure Power Steering Hose Markings: Best I can tell: "P.S. Return 29 9"
Good news - I was able to quickly locate the power steering hoses and clamps and they appear original, including the clamp. Bad news is now I'll have to clean-up the original clamp, remove the repro, and install this correct clamp! It does appear the clamp I have differs from the pinch clamp but compares will with the others you show.
Pretty sure everything is factory original. The heater hoses and power steering belt are factory installed originals, so I'm pretty sure the power steering hoses are as well. 04B Van Nuys built '69 RS Z.
And I'm not sure why the images don't scale to the page size anymore. Appears you'll need to scroll over to see the details.
Low Pressure Power Steering Hose Clamp:
Low Pressure Power Steering Hose Markings:
For Reference, High Pressure Power Steering Hose Markings: Best I can tell: "P.S. Return 29 9"
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Originality / Re: Power Steering Return Hose Script and Clamps
« on: November 03, 2019, 03:53:40 PM »
Sorry, just checked mine and while the PS belt was original, someone over the years replaced the original clamp with conventional aftermarket clamp. Pretty sure the hoses were original - will need to dig through some boxes to find them.
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General Discussion / CARACAS VENEZUELA Built '69?
« on: October 05, 2019, 11:03:09 PM »
I'm sure someone here knows more - interesting VIN. 12437JC102604 Had no idea they built Camaro's there. Not commenting on the asking price or condition....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/264484597226?_trksid=p11021.c100851.m5053&_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20170803121420%26meid%3Dc8a054bd88b44bf1acff65bd82072633%26pid%3D100851%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26b%3D1%26sd%3D274038307107%26itm%3D264484597226%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D11021&ul_noapp=true
https://www.ebay.com/itm/264484597226?_trksid=p11021.c100851.m5053&_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20170803121420%26meid%3Dc8a054bd88b44bf1acff65bd82072633%26pid%3D100851%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26b%3D1%26sd%3D274038307107%26itm%3D264484597226%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D11021&ul_noapp=true
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Restoration / Re: Rally Sport brackets, light housings, vacuum tank - correct finish colors?
« on: September 12, 2019, 11:39:17 PM »Hans, during disassembly did you find any RS headlight shims and if so would you post a photo. These are rarely seen in captivity and it’s not clear to me what was used at the factory on a consistent basis.
Hmmm....I don't have a pic, but I'll check my tagged bags and see if I have any noted as RS Headlamp shims.
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Restoration / Re: Rally Sport brackets, light housings, vacuum tank - correct finish colors?
« on: September 12, 2019, 09:46:18 PM »
OK. Thanks for the updates.
I could be convinced the hinges were black originally - some pics pre-resto where it appears to have been black. Note - surface rust on the housing cleaned right up.
I could be convinced the hinges were black originally - some pics pre-resto where it appears to have been black. Note - surface rust on the housing cleaned right up.
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Restoration / Re: Rally Sport brackets, light housings, vacuum tank - correct finish colors?
« on: September 12, 2019, 06:33:59 PM »
Lloyd -
Appreciate the quick response! Good catch on the vacuum tank - as mine was quite faded, I was unsure of the gloss level.
Here's the other parts. Regarding the door hinges - as they are aluminum or some non-ferrous metal, I wasn't sure if they are painted. I'll check to see if I have any pics prior to cleaning to confirm paint.
Here's the additional parts. Not shown are the body colored grill covers (in yet another box....)
And almost forgot about these two little door stop brackets (still on the core support), only one show in the pic below.
Appreciate the quick response! Good catch on the vacuum tank - as mine was quite faded, I was unsure of the gloss level.
Here's the other parts. Regarding the door hinges - as they are aluminum or some non-ferrous metal, I wasn't sure if they are painted. I'll check to see if I have any pics prior to cleaning to confirm paint.
Here's the additional parts. Not shown are the body colored grill covers (in yet another box....)
And almost forgot about these two little door stop brackets (still on the core support), only one show in the pic below.
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Restoration / Rally Sport brackets, light housings, vacuum tank - correct finish colors?
« on: September 12, 2019, 01:14:53 AM »
Getting ready to refinish the following Rally Sport parts - seems all are various hues of black.
Is 30% Gloss Black correct for these parts? (See pic below)
- Support Brackets (both small and long ones)
- Bell Crank Lever
- Headlight housing
- Vacuum Tank
And it seems the headlight bucket is more glossy - 60-70% or?
Can anyone confirm what's best to go with for the above?
Is 30% Gloss Black correct for these parts? (See pic below)
- Support Brackets (both small and long ones)
- Bell Crank Lever
- Headlight housing
- Vacuum Tank
And it seems the headlight bucket is more glossy - 60-70% or?
Can anyone confirm what's best to go with for the above?
