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Restoration / Re: Molding recommendations: Windshield, rear glass, and drip rail

« on: November 16, 2024, 11:48:54 AM »

There's lots of people who straighten & polish stainless. Contact a chrome shop near you & see what they have to say. Nothing fits or looks as good as original GM moldings....Joe

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General Discussion / Re: New Research Report on hoods

« on: November 03, 2024, 09:54:07 PM »

Very nice guys. Thank you for all your efforts & research.....Joe

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Restoration / Re: Starter details

« on: October 15, 2024, 07:57:15 PM »

John. This is a picture of the starter on the 12k 375hp silver Camaro.....Joe

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Restoration / Re: How's it look to you

« on: October 12, 2024, 02:59:01 PM »

thanks Joe-- do the valve covers look correct I also seem them with the finned aluminum ones which is correct?

Steel, painted engine colour is correct. There was never an engine dress package. I've always viewed it as od that the big blocks in SS cars got chrome covers but 350 engine in SS didn't. Z/28s got finned covers in 1969. Chrome steel for 67/68.....Joe

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Restoration / Re: How's it look to you

« on: October 12, 2024, 12:19:55 PM »

Quote: Also did all pace cars have tachs?

No. Tach & guages were an option...Joe

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General Discussion / Re: Rear Side Panels - Fold Down Seat

« on: September 30, 2024, 07:01:37 PM »

Not the same. The lower part with the armrest is the same for Standard & deluxe interior. The upper part is special for Standard interior. (smaller pattern)....Joe

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Maintenance / Re: Reverse lockout and reverse lights issue

« on: September 30, 2024, 12:47:31 AM »

Most will tell you the headers are the problem. Without the back feed linkage you'll have to figure out another way to make everything work properly.....Joe

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General Discussion / Re: Replacement door glass etched dated with logo?

« on: September 27, 2024, 03:41:16 PM »

I bought a w/s glass for the 69 Camaro from ECS. It seems to be a good glass (not wavey). It had to be set differently since it's off shore & thinner.
I did lose points at MCACN for scratches in my original glass which I gladly accepted. I'd rather keep what's still original to the car....Joe

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Originality / Re: 1969 Camaro rear wheel well undercoating

« on: September 21, 2024, 03:33:06 PM »

This is a pictures of the 11,998 375 Cortez silver car. Norwood car delivered to Tucson...Joe

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Originality / Re: subframe

« on: September 04, 2024, 01:18:14 AM »

1969 is all by itself. Actually all years are different. There are at least 2 different for the 1969 Camaro. There's an early & a late for sure....Joe

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General Discussion / Re: A very rare Camaro indeed

« on: August 30, 2024, 04:04:34 PM »

That's my point.  According the the owner, he swore it was factory.  I didn't want to argue with him.

Never argue with an idiot. People watching can't tell the difference    Joe

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General Discussion / Re: A very rare Camaro indeed

« on: August 30, 2024, 12:16:42 AM »

No such thing as a SS327 Camaro....Joe

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General Discussion / Re: '69 396 SS/RS for sale on FB

« on: August 29, 2024, 01:00:50 PM »

The trim tag reads X22. Lots of things wrong with the car. Maybe somebody has more on it. 711 is the trim. Does look like a "Z" instead of a 7...Joe

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General Discussion / Re: Master Cylinder Rust Prevention

« on: August 13, 2024, 01:29:13 AM »

I just paint the m/c with semi gloss black paint & just be careful when adding brake fluid. BTW, the machined surfaces got no paint If you want to know about the new dot 5 & the new offshore rubber seals, I have a horror story for that....Joe

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Originality / Re: Correct Engine Lift Bracket Bolts - 1968 Camaro Coupe 327/210 SB

« on: August 12, 2024, 11:48:45 AM »

Those brackets & the bolts were installed at the engine plant & all painted at the same time as the rest of the engine. Tonawanda & Flint may have used different bolts but try to remember that the engine plants went through possibly thousands of bolts in a day & could've been different from time to time. The only way to be close to positive on what bolt was used is to find a virgin engine from that the same engine plant, built on the same day & document it.....Joe