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1968 - Orphans / 8N449963 Muncie Case on eBay

« on: June 14, 2019, 01:04:42 PM »

Bare Muncie 660 Main Case
Partial VIN: 18N449963 (according to description, can't verify from photos)
Assembly Stamp: P8D26
Possible VINs: 124378N449963 or 124678N449963
Seller ID: leespeedshop
Item Location: Wrightsville, PA, USA
Start Bid: $59.99
Ebay Auction URL: https://www.ebay.com/itm/273887913626
Seller description:

Muncie Case 660  1" pin came with it   P8D26c   18N449963  Good shape  I clean it all the hole are in good shape thanks camaro case 1968 69 NO Welding No Bad holes

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Decoding/Numbers / Caveat Emptor 124379N656179

« on: June 04, 2019, 11:54:49 AM »

For future search:
124379N656179 VIN plate and surrounding section of dash being sold on eBay.
Seller ID: tired0
Location: Hicksville, NY
Buy Now price $1,200.00
Auction URL: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Chevrolet-Camaro/333221499669
Seller description:
"HERE IS WHATS LEFT OF MY 1969 CAMARO THAT WAS PARTED OUT AND CRUSHED 30 YEARS AGO BECAUSE IT WAS PAST THE POINT OF RESTORING. I LOST THE CLEAR TRANSFERABLE REGISTRATION A LONG TIME AGO. WOULD BE GOOD FOR A DYNACORE BODY OR GREAT WALL ART. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AND HAVE AGREAT DAY!!"
Photo from eBay:

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Decoding/Numbers / Fuse Block ID

« on: May 29, 2019, 10:03:46 AM »

Is the number on the upper left corner of 68-69 Camaro fuse blocks, just below the 4-way flasher as shown, related to the wiring harness part number, and therefore dependent on options as manufactured?

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Mild Modifications / Electric vs Mechanical Tachometers

« on: May 14, 2019, 11:26:24 AM »

Interested in the pros and cons of mechanical and electric aftermarket tachometers.
For example, Which type is more accurate? Is there a delay/lag in displaying engine speed with one or the other? Possible interference with throttle linkage etc with cable drive type? What choice of tach drive distributors for an SBC (GM Corvette, Accel and Mallory spring to mind)?

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Promotional Events and Concept Cars / 1969 Camaro Cutaway Display 'Double-Header'

« on: May 04, 2019, 11:22:02 AM »

With all the great recent threads of various concepts and show cars, I'm wondering if anyone has more details of the 1969 Camaro cutaway display that was known as the 'Double Header'. It involved 3 motorised turntables, with a LeMans Blue coupe body that alternated between 2 different front ends, showcasing the standard and RS styling, and a cutaway 350 engine and transmission.

This display was apparently built by GM to promote the updated 1969 styling, and appeared at some major shows before ending up down here in Australia. It has been suggested that the car was displayed at one of the big Australian Motor Shows (Sydney or Melbourne) but was then considered to have done it's job and not worth the expense of returning it.

Whatever the circumstances, fast-forward over 30 years later, and a well-known local Camaro and Firebird guy had a tip-off about the car, which had been discovered in a junkyard; he checked it out and realised that it was something special. He bought the car and everything he could find in the yard that looked like part of the display, and then through contacts in the US, sold it all to Rick (former owner of Rick's Camaros, before the sale to Eckler's) of CHQ. A full restoration to the display condition then began once the car arrived in Atlanta GA, but I've been unable to find out any updates since this:
http://ricksclassics.com/restoration/00-Restoration/1969%20Camaro%20Double%20Header.html
and this page on carsinbarns.com:
http://www.carsinbarns.com/bowties%20in%20barns/pg30.html
And finally a photo of the car as displayed.
<Kurt updated with the same picture, but the original GM photo.>

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1969 - Orphans / 19N650445 Protect-o-plate

« on: April 30, 2019, 11:59:42 AM »

Protect-o-plate for sale on eBay for 1969 Z/28
VIN: 124379N650445
Engine Assembly Date: V0512DZ
Muncie Assembly Stamp: P9D18
Axle Assembly Stamp: BU0515G
Sold 7-5-1969 by Rosenthal Chevrolet Co, Arlington VA
Ebay URL: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Camaro-Z-28-DZ-302-Factory-GM-Original-Blank-Owner-Protection-Plan-w-Plate/192901593562
Seller: wbjpmj
Location: Canfield, Ohio USA
Buy It Now: US$424.15

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Garage Talk / Craigslist assistance

« on: March 12, 2019, 12:24:25 AM »

G'day All,
Any seasoned Craigslist users here? I've found a pair of Cragar wheels listed for sale, but when I click on the 'reply' button in the ad, I get an error message "an error has occurred, please try again later". I have registered an account and am logged in, the error message happens regardless of device in use, and on wireless, wired and cellular data.......
Not sure if I'm doing something wrong, or maybe it only works for US accounts (but I was able to register as an international account).
Wonder if perhaps one of you fine folk could be willing to initiate contact with the seller on my behalf, if I can't get rid of this error?
Cheers, Tim

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General Discussion / ZLP955 Racing BITD

« on: January 22, 2019, 03:48:21 AM »

Well after years of searching, I have finally been able to track down some photos of my Z when it was a race car. I am delighted, to say the least.
It also allowed me to learn more about the car's race history; it was bought new in late June 1969 and began to run at Lions Dragstrip. By early January 1971, when the photos below were shot by photographers for Hot Rod magazine, the car was still the original silver with black stripes, but had some dark (probably black) infills added down both sides, plus race decals and lettering, in addition to the Cragar S/S wheels. The flat hood appears to have had the hinges removed, as it sits high at the cowl, and there is an interesting curved tube in front of the driver, probably a tach or a fuel pressure gauge.
Note the original California black front plate (the username I chose when I signed up here years ago - as I got both original plates with the car), the Clippinger Covina plate frame (which backs up the NCRS Shipper info) and the VE3 front bumper still on it today.
These photos are from the 1971 AHRA Grand American series at Long Beach (Lions) CA and the car ran in the Formula Stock class.
Some time after January, but still during 1971, the car had a full repaint by renowned pinstriper Bob Kovacs in Fresno, and ended up switching to E/MP class, presumably under IHRA or NHRA rules. I'm not sure at what point the hood was cut out, or when it was mini-tubbed for wider rear rubber, but that is how I bought it. The car's name also changed from 'Fiasco' in 1971 to 'Home-Grown Fiasco' when it was repainted. The home-grown part could be a reference to the owner's father and son auto parts business in LA at the time.
The copyright and ownership of the photos below must be credited to TEN (The Enthusiast Network) and the Petersen Publishing/SEMA Digitization Project. I have made contact with them to seek access to the hi-res and non-watermarked versions of these, but have not yet heard back. In the meantime, I hope it is OK to post the publicly-available Lo-res versions, along with an acknowledgement of copyright.
Just wanted to share my delight at finding these pictures with the many friends I have made on this forum!

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1969 - Orphans / 9N549170 L78 Block

« on: January 17, 2019, 07:50:03 AM »

Posted for sale in the classified section of another forum:
69 Camaro L78 block std bore
Casting number 3955272
Assembly stamp T1112JH
Partial VIN 19N549170
Contact details in screenshot below (scroll right to see all info). Mods please intervene if having the phone number contravenes any privacy considerations.
Possible VIN of the car this belongs with:
124379N549170
124679N549170

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Restoration / Congratulations Chick

« on: November 22, 2018, 02:55:06 AM »

I heard a whisper that Chick's stunning '68 Z/28 took out a "Platinum Pick" award at MCACN 2018 in Chicago, with a score of 999/1000....
Wow. Not surprised at the award, but how did that single point escape, hmm?
J/K - Congratulations Chick and all those who played a part in such a benchmark restoration project!

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Mild Modifications / High-Level Brake Light

« on: November 20, 2018, 01:06:58 AM »

I was catching up on episode 20 of Project Binky on YouTube (hooked - amazing fabrication skills and attention to details, with typically dry Brit humour) and thought their idea of installing a high-level rear brake light was a very worthwhile concession to originality in favour of added safety. Got me wondering if any members here have added one to a first-gen? I know there are 'universal' units available, but would like to hunt down something OEM that would be slimline (subtle), effective and simple to mount.

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Restoration / Difficulty Disassembling Smog Pump

« on: November 03, 2018, 11:59:26 PM »

Saginaw smog pump with assembly date 05591S (Feb 24, 1969) for my 04A LOS car. Pump is seized solid, not sure if it's the vanes or one (or more) bearings that have seized.
Have read a lot of posts about disassembling these, so in I went.
Soaked entire pump in a pail of evaporust for one week - a lot of crud came out, but it did not free up. Four bolts holding the cast cover on came out, but the cover wouldn't separate from the aluminum pump body. So, back in fresh evaporust, this time for two weeks. Removed it yesterday, still not freed up and the rear cover is still stuck solid to the casing.
So - decision time. Have several options:
1 - try repeating the evaporust treatment, but 3 weeks soaking already?? Unlikely to free it IMO.
2 - shelve this pump and just use one of the others that I have (dated 71-72 but spin freely).
3 - keep trying to remove the back cover to get inside - online instructions explain how to address the bearings, so it's just separating the iron from the aluminum that's problematic.

Option 1 will make me a major shareholder in Evaporust, and Option 2, well, I just hate quitting. So, I'm leaning towards option 3. Just concerned that I might crack the cast aluminum trying to insert some type of tool to prise the end cover off, there is literally no gap whatsoever and the interface is likely heavily corroded inside. I haven't tried to remove the pressed-in alignment dowel pins, but some forums suggested that wasn't necessary. Blows from a rubber mallet have no effect.....
Any tips, suggestions, advice? Would soaking in a penetrating oil help?

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Originality / Holley Dual Feed Fuel Line Y-Block

« on: October 23, 2018, 12:36:25 AM »

Do assembly-line brass Y-blocks for Holley dual-feed carburetors on '67-'69 Camaros have any identifying markings to look out for?

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Decoding/Numbers / '69 LOS Camaro - Tags and Docs on eBay

« on: October 09, 2018, 10:24:46 AM »

Another ebay listing of '69 Camaro tags and docs "for collection purposes" 
VIN plate, trim tag, California Title, Registration and (repro) door sticker.
Only have part of the VIN, 124379L51xxxx
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Chevrolet-Camaro-Coupe-Registration-Trim-Vin-Plate-Tag-Title/192683617560
Ebay seller ID: alaspooryorick007
Item located: Buckner Illinois USA
"Hello, You are looking at my set of 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe bits and pieces. The information on the cars tags read it was built in Van Nuys, California in January 1969. It had Black interior and the color was special order color. To make a complete set I ordered a restoration door sticker for a complete set to frame and put on your show wall. This car was bought in 1984 and lived it's entire life up till then. It was last registered in California in 1981 and the paperwork is clean, clear and signed but undated. The car was used to build another car as it had a rust free car. These items are sold for collection and art purposes. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask questions."

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Decoding/Numbers / Champagne X44 V8 Coupe on ebay

« on: October 09, 2018, 06:26:05 AM »

Just spotted this, a 63-63/711 X44 V8 Coupe listed on ebay. VIN not provided, only 124379N.
Big job to bring this one back, but such a rare and appreciating color that hopefully someone will take the job on, rather than the (easier) alternative.
Sorry about the poor picture, but the ebay listing doesn't have photos that can be enlargened.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Chevrolet-Camaro/142967827167