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Restoration / Re: 68 Camaro Restoration Plan - Bodywork costs.

« on: February 24, 2024, 03:24:14 PM »

Your door hinges are worn out.  I start there with every project before replacing sheet metal.  Rebuild hinges and align doors to observe your gaps before cutting any metal. 

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General Discussion / Re: 67 Subframe differences

« on: October 31, 2021, 01:57:56 AM »

Will be the same, however there are differences between early and late ‘67 frames.  The most relevant question is what is the build date of the car and or frame vs the replacement.  For example there is a notch in the frame for the larger balancer in later frames that early cars did not have, as well as the front frame horn holes.

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General Discussion / Re: 4 speed with air

« on: August 14, 2021, 12:25:50 AM »

That’s the problem, there is no tag and I believe it’s just a plain Jane which someone threw a few SS pieces on to sell.  I just don’t want to give the owner misleading info in case there was a chance it came equipped so.  Luckily he’s accepted that’s most likely the case. 

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General Discussion / Re: 4 speed with air

« on: August 13, 2021, 01:15:56 AM »

Could a 67 ss come with a Saginaw then?

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General Discussion / 4 speed with air

« on: August 11, 2021, 11:47:53 PM »

A friend of mine has a 67 convertible with air.  He thinks it was a four speed, but does not have holes for speedo cable and clips.  Another person says because of AC it would not have Speedo cable in usual Muncie location behind distributor.  Is that correct?  Anyone have a car by which they car verify?

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Restoration / Re: Fairchild Latex seals

« on: February 14, 2021, 01:35:58 PM »

Not sure if they are actually latex.  I have the prototype door seals on my 68 for ten years now.  Very soft hollow mold.  Nice not having to slam doors.  I don’t think mine have metal ends, but I don’t remember.

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General Discussion / Re: Blue Monkey Performance Engines?

« on: January 31, 2021, 03:19:00 AM »

Check out blueprint engines.  There are a couple YouTube videos covering their operations, quite impressive facilities and options.

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Restoration / Re: Reproduction or replacement Radiator for 68 big block

« on: June 26, 2020, 02:03:50 AM »

Bob Harris of Camaro Specialties may have what your looking for.
http://camaros.com/

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Originality / Re: Convertible Trunk Mat

« on: October 11, 2019, 01:05:11 AM »

Any reference material out there in regards to a template for cutting out for the cocktail shakers?  Working on putting together a 69 pace car.  Original mat missing.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Caveat Emptor...check those tags

« on: July 31, 2019, 11:54:43 AM »

Wow, check out that rag joint extension someone came up with!  Little back yard engineering at it’s finest.

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General Discussion / Re: 1969 Z/28 Cowl Tag Removed

« on: April 25, 2019, 02:25:06 AM »

Wow I can’t stand the camaro script on the fenders!  How do you get that wrong?

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General Discussion / Re: 69 Body Sag

« on: August 24, 2018, 10:54:25 AM »

Has any work been done on the front end?  Front springs can break, plus if not installed properly, can set the vehicle uneven.  I recommend removing the front springs and check both and install so that end of spring is in pocket in subframe.

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General Discussion / Re: Another fake Z....

« on: January 14, 2017, 01:42:30 AM »

Didn't 69 production run into november of 69, and isn't that a late vin number?

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Originality / Re: tape on body mount

« on: April 04, 2016, 04:35:02 PM »

Correct, it is approximately 2" wide.

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Restoration / Re: 69 upper ball joint rivets

« on: November 28, 2013, 03:27:15 PM »

You need to get rivets that match the same size holes in the ball joints.  I know they are available as I have tried with both sizes.  I used to get all my hardware from AMK and know they have them available.