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Originality / Re: factory eqiiped headlights

« on: January 08, 2014, 07:21:48 AM »

here`s a few pics of the powerbeams, not sure how to decipher the date code. the code read 6014 on top, the middle read 14  '4   22  the bottom read (large dot on each side of 12) 12 and another character i could`nt make out next to the 12 and before the dot, maybe a V ?

I am pretty sure 6014 is the part number, 12V is 12 volts and the dots probably indicate shift, now the middle 14 4 22, that does not follow the same pattern. I will keep looking.
Shouldn't be to tough to locate a match, as long as you don't care abut a date code. I have seen them on ebay, you just take a small risk that it is packed well. I have bought and sold headlights with no issues though.

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General Discussion / Re: Supposedly 302 Mustang 'Barn Find'

« on: January 08, 2014, 04:02:10 AM »

A 429 Boss is a nice piece. What provoked the sale?

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Originality / Re: Exhaust Manifold #s

« on: January 08, 2014, 03:56:23 AM »

If you sleep with them, the oils from your body will prevent rust.. 
...
...   J/K..     

He is not kidding, I think he has a couple of fenders he cuddles up with, &  a bag full of bolts for a pillow. 

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Originality / Re: Exhaust Manifold #s

« on: January 08, 2014, 03:53:44 AM »

you mean Charley didn't spray them for you ? I thought he was going to install them as well....

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General Discussion / Re: Supposedly 302 Mustang 'Barn Find'

« on: January 07, 2014, 10:43:20 PM »

That is one nice foot print of a basement. How many cars do you have in there?

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Originality / Re: factory eqiiped headlights

« on: January 07, 2014, 04:15:46 PM »

Here is the decoder, I am not sure if the power/sealed beam used the same dating method:

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Originality / Re: factory eqiiped headlights

« on: January 07, 2014, 04:12:14 PM »

Hey Tim, while I can't help you with "sealed" or "power" beam portion. Here is a pic of the date code on mine when I removed it from my car. I decoded the date at that time it is original to the car.

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General Discussion / Re: Supposedly 302 Mustang 'Barn Find'

« on: January 07, 2014, 05:33:30 AM »

A mustang I just bought and sold had michelins on it with the older tire size like 40F or something, I think they were dated from the early 70's. Car ran fine with them, they were the period correct white walls. The tread was good, so I never did anything with them, and the buyer thought the tires looked fine. I have original tires on some of my older motorcycles from the 60's, as long as there isn't any sidewall cracking or flat spots they do just fine.

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Restoration / Re: dash pad

« on: January 07, 2014, 04:57:29 AM »

Hey Bill,

I had a similar issue with mine, with it separating and then looking wavy. I went ahead and used a sparing amount of gorilla glue with some carefully placed rags and large plastic clamps. I worked from one side of the dash to the other. Every day I would work a little farther down, trying to get it tight. Looks good now. I am sure there is more than one way to do it.

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Restoration / Re: Disassembly of brake booster

« on: January 07, 2014, 04:53:14 AM »

There is a place in san jose that rebuilds master cylinders, proportioning valves, and boosters. I stopped by there shop to get a MC done for one of my other cars, and they are rebuilding the boosters in about 60 seconds. Neat to have a place like that where you can see what they do with your own eyes.

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General Discussion / Re: Supposedly 302 Mustang 'Barn Find'

« on: January 07, 2014, 02:24:29 AM »

Was this Mustang going to auction, or did the owner just take a few pics and post them?

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General Discussion / Re: New Z28 Pricing.... $75K???

« on: January 07, 2014, 12:29:40 AM »

I have heard the same thing about 1200 to 1500 units per the "Jay Leno's Garage " show where het with one of the engineers and took it out for a ride. That was back in October, so 6 months will have come and gone by the time it hits the dealerships, so things may change...

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General Discussion / Re: 69 console gauge/ tach question

« on: January 06, 2014, 09:26:26 PM »

looks good.

Im looking for info on installing a tach in mine and moving the fuel gauge for now..   I want the spedo, fuel, tach setup.

Very easy to accomplish in a weekend.

And a cool look too!

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General Discussion / Re: New Z28 Pricing.... $75K???

« on: January 06, 2014, 08:55:17 PM »

Awesome video. But $75K.... that would be like the original Z costing like 15K back in 67 , 8 , or 69. How many would they have sold then?

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General Discussion / Re: This is a nice original 69 Z28

« on: January 05, 2014, 11:04:13 PM »

I guess if the car came with a flat hood, I would throw it in the rafters and run a cowl. Then if I ever sold it, switch it back. IF it would garner me more money. I just love the special ducted hood. Cause as we all know NO 69' Camaro ever came with a COWL hood. The first one was on a Chevelle. Learned that from Jerry's book years ago.... Danny  

it is debatable how much hp it developed, but again the marketing department and Chevrolet figured out that adding "Cowl induction" to the hood would sell more cars.
and from then on it was easier for the Camaro guys to call it a "cowl hood", then optional hood from the dealer.