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Restoration / Window Crank Knob Color

« on: November 03, 2012, 05:22:49 AM »

Original GM clear knob window crank handles, including the ones in my car, all seem to be yellow-ish, like the one in the picture below. The reproduction handles with clear knobs are quite different, er, clear, just like the description.
So is the yellowing of originals due to age, UV exposure etc, or am I missing something? Even the supposed NOS handles that I've seen (even those still in their boxes) appear to be yellow.

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Restoration / Urethane Repair Product for VE3 Special Front Bumper

« on: October 10, 2012, 07:59:38 AM »

Can anyone recommend a product to repair a VE3 Special Front Bumper (often referred to as Endura Bumper)?
In researching this, came across a recommendation for 3M Automix 5887 Plastic Repair, which is a 2-part epoxy product, but the TDS states it is for use on plastic parts (such as modern bumper covers and other plastic trim parts).
Any help or advice much appreciated.

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Decoding/Numbers / Brake Booster date code

« on: September 18, 2012, 12:16:09 PM »

Is it likely (possible?) that a 9204 booster dated January 2 (Julian code '2' on the tag) on an 04A Van Nuys car could be original? I understand that they are usually much closer to the body trim tag date, at least with the Norwood cars.

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Decoding/Numbers / Voltage Regulator Date vs Car Build Date

« on: August 08, 2012, 04:40:02 AM »

I have access to 2 voltage regulators for my restoration, both 1119515, one is 9A and the other 9C. Not sure which (maybe neither?) is the original, and therefore wondering which date would be more appropriate for an 04A VN car? Since the VR production dates cover the entire month, I'm curious to know if they were produced continuously throughout each month, or only in limited batches/runs - in which case it may not be likely that the 9C-dated part would have got to Van Nuys in time. I'm thinking the 9A is probably the more likely date for this part?

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1968 - Orphans / 8L310024 Muncie Main Case on eBay

« on: July 14, 2012, 10:46:36 AM »

Muncie Main Case 3925660
Listing states it is stamped P8R12 and has partial VIN# 18L310024
(no close-up pics provided to confirm stampings)
eBay Listing Number 300740715662
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/300740715662
Seller ID: mopar48-63-68
Item Location: Roy, Utah

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1969 - Orphans / Engine Block 9L524367 V0212DZ is on eBay

« on: May 28, 2012, 06:44:51 AM »

Partial VIN: 9L524367
Pad Stamp: V0212DZ
Block Casting Number: 3956618
Block Casting Date: A 1 9 (or A 31 9 ?)
Seller ID: jon-e-quest
Item Location: Ramona, CA USA
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-DZ-302-Engine-Block-VO212DZ-69-DZ302-Z-28-Camaro-4-Bolt-Main-/251072692411?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a751940bb&vxp=mtr
States block is standard bore

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1969 - Orphans / 9L527510 - Muncie M21

« on: April 26, 2012, 09:41:36 AM »

I have an M-21 stamped with the partial VIN 19L527510 and P9A06B.
Not currently in the database....