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Decoding/Numbers / Need Help to Identify Steering Box

« on: February 18, 2012, 03:04:12 AM »

The casting number is 7826692
below that is a 70 with a cast date of 91
on the aluminum cap by the adjustment bolt is stamped 7b097 and a casting number 7812145
down on the opposite end of the input shaft on the cover cap is 7800715
Please help me find out what this box is off of originally
Thanks

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General Discussion / N40 steering Box

« on: February 10, 2012, 10:30:56 PM »

RE N40 steering Box on a z28
Anybody know with the box off the car or steering not attached, how many turns of the steering wheel shaft lock to lock, I am assuming that with it connected it would be less since the spindles would hit the stops.
Would it also be different with z28 short knuckle arms and long pitman arm.
Bottom line I am trying to find (identify) a fast ratio box for a 68 z28
Thanks In advance

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General Discussion / Re: What rare part would you like to see a top quality reproduction produced?

« on: January 27, 2012, 10:17:05 PM »

Even the black and white stitching is not like the original, also the deluxe seat emblems are no longer being made 

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General Discussion / Re: Backfire through carb?

« on: January 25, 2012, 09:17:09 PM »

If the backfire happens during acceleration is usually a symptom of slow timing or more rarely on street tuned engines it could be a lean condition. Check your timing
If it is more of a continuous popping through the carburetor sound, you probably have valve train problems, broken rocker, bent push rod, broken valve spring, bent valve. Test compression to identify which cylinder.
 

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General Discussion / Re: What rare part would you like to see a top quality reproduction produced?

« on: January 17, 2012, 01:24:37 AM »

Ramjett54>>>>.
  Best of luck on your venture, you're probably starting to get the picture, there is a HUGE void.  And First Gen. are probably among the easiest to find parts for,,,,,,,just not good correct parts.

Yea what I am seeing Is not many happy customers that just keep buying junk because there are no options.
Cheap repro vs expensive NOS
The  question is, will car guys pay the price for top quality parts.
 Can you make a top quality quarter panel and sell it for a $1000
Can you make a top quality  walnut Steering wheel  and sell it for $500

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General Discussion / How much does a Jerry Mac Neish certification add to a cars value?

« on: January 11, 2012, 02:07:16 AM »

I have a 1968 z28 none matching numbers drive train, the motor is a MO block from another z28, transmission has been replaced, rear axle is a non posi 12 bolt  looks original, this car has all the markers of a z28 but its undocumented.
 
The question is if I get Jerry to Certify the car how much does it add to the value of the car?
If anyone has been through the process please let me know your feelings.

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General Discussion / Re: What rare part would you like to see a top quality reproduction produced?

« on: January 10, 2012, 05:06:21 PM »

Asked this question once myself regarding re-production sheet metal. John Z the explained what was involved in a typical press setup to make these sheet metal parts. A Part would run thru like 6 presses from start to finish. Then you also have the cost of the dies themselves. The only way to make this type of setup economical is to be making a ton of parts, like 200,000. Which is what GM was doing back then.

Jimmy V.

Yes that was based on the oem cost of sheet metal, a line of quality built metal to compete with NOS quality and pricing might be a different story, all NOS parts prices continue to climb and in a lot of cases are extinct. NOS quarters are now $1500 to $2000 each, just something to consider

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General Discussion / Re: What rare part would you like to see a top quality reproduction produced?

« on: January 06, 2012, 02:03:48 PM »

I have never seen a pebble grain steering wheel for sale as a reproduction part. I also like the idea of a better dash, I installed an OER and it looks and fits okay but could be better. Some folks have also mentioned weatherstripping, although it's been slowly getting better over the last few years, still there are no factory perfect reproductions available.

I just replaced my cracked brittle oem door channel seals with Soft Seal brand, I now have a huge air gap caused by an inexplicable flat area that does not come close to sealing off to the glass. POS
Wish I had my cracked brittle OEM seal back

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General Discussion / Re: What rare part would you like to see a top quality reproduction produced?

« on: January 06, 2012, 03:20:05 AM »

I agree with the dash pads, but i would personally like to see pebble grained steerin wheels...

Does anyone make them now.? If so I'm assuming poor quality.

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General Discussion / Re: What rare part would you like to see a top quality reproduction produced?

« on: January 05, 2012, 11:11:34 PM »

I think a good start would be correct fasteners and head-marked bolts.

Wow that's a good one!
 I would also like to see a website that would show the proper bolt per application, so that if you searched on say certain bolt location it would display an image with detailed description. This would be especially helpful for those basket-cases and guys trying to do concourse ready restorations.
I see a lot of post on here asking about the correct bolt colors etc

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General Discussion / What rare part would you like to see a top quality reproduction produced?

« on: January 05, 2012, 10:35:23 PM »

After I finish my current career,  I would like to consider making some top quality reproduction parts for 1st gen Camaros. I am just curious as to where the community feels there are needs. I have read post where  Jerry M. is not happy with dash pads, I think there may be a void in n44 components,ie knuckle arms, drag and pit man arms. I recently was told that the deluxe seat emblems have been discontinued.
So the question is what top quality part would you like to see made?

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General Discussion / Which head casting date is correct?

« on: January 04, 2012, 05:14:54 PM »

I have an 02e 1968 z28 what would be the correct date range for cylinder heads?
I found some a28 castings, would they be within range?

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General Discussion / Re: Real Deal or Restamp

« on: January 04, 2012, 05:10:37 PM »

Thanks
The seller did find a vin down near the oil filter
so its probably the Real Deal

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General Discussion / Real Deal or Restamp

« on: January 02, 2012, 05:58:52 PM »

take a look at this Ebay auction why would it not have a vin?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DZ-302-Block-/300633104550?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item45ff2120a6

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1969 - Orphans / 9n596063 dz block on eBay again

« on: December 26, 2011, 02:28:07 PM »

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Camaro-Z28-Engine-Block-69-STD-Bore-REAL-DEAL-ORIGINAL-DZ-/190619226684?hash=item2c61ca923c&item=190619226684&pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr#ht_8829wt_922