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General Discussion / Re: Fire at Girlfriends where Z/28 is stored

« on: October 11, 2015, 06:16:11 AM »

Very cool stuff Bentley, looks like most of it dates back to when tools were made to last, and (providing you took care of them) got proudly passed on from fathers to sons/daughters.
Danny, some things are irreplaceable and you've taken care of those; don't sweat the others, and don't kick yourself for what else/more you could've done. Things happen so fast you rarely have time to think rationally. If you'd got the pressure washer out, you could have electrocuted yourself if water came in contact with power, so count yourself lucky you were ok with just the hose!

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: PR coded 67 rear - 3.31 Posi metallic brakes

« on: October 09, 2015, 09:34:38 AM »

Never mind, I read Jon Mello's comments in your thread over at sYc which explained why it's not from a Z: http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/630157/1

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: PR coded 67 rear - 3.31 Posi metallic brakes

« on: October 09, 2015, 06:25:12 AM »

Apologies for my obvious confusion, but how do you know this is a J65 rear end? I agree that the 3.31:1 ratio would suggest not originally from a Z, but maybe a road race application? Especially considering low level of 'general' public awareness of RPO Z28 in 67.
The PR application stamp only confirms metallic brake linings and final ratio, not what type of front brakes the car it was assembled in had.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: PR coded 67 rear - 3.31 Posi metallic brakes

« on: October 08, 2015, 07:58:54 PM »

So you know it's not from a Z James? Or is it the ratio or assembly date that makes you think unlikely to be from one? Then possibly an SS 350?

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: PR coded 67 rear - 3.31 Posi metallic brakes

« on: October 08, 2015, 08:47:42 AM »

Would that make it either J56 (205 units) or J65 (1217 units) then?

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General Discussion / Re: Dealer memorabilia - what do you have?

« on: October 07, 2015, 01:24:01 AM »

hugger,
 Those are front and rear frames. The dealer's ID trunk plate was not common in the Southern California.
   VT

Interesting, I was told that a few years ago, but couldn't find any verification. Also couldn't determine which was front and rear. In the photo above, I had put the rear plate with the frame that had the recesses at the top, which I thought allowed slightly easier access to change the year stickers.....

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General Discussion / Re: Dealer memorabilia - what do you have?

« on: October 06, 2015, 12:12:33 PM »

why are they like a mirror image of each other? Are they not from the same year or what?

They are both from the same year, and same manufacturer (Robert W Brown Co, Downey Calif.). I have seen some pairs with both frames the same, and other pairs like these with one of each style. I don't think the dealer cared which went on the car, as long as it gave their dealership publicity!

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Originality / Re: RPO CE1

« on: October 06, 2015, 09:31:09 AM »

Good news, you have the right motor assembly. No sign of a Mylar sticker; what's the build date on the trim tag? I'm going to guess that it's prior to January of '69.

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General Discussion / Re: Dealer memorabilia - what do you have?

« on: October 06, 2015, 07:11:46 AM »

Your license  plate and frame look nice. A little more polished than what they were originally. Are you going to go back and fill in the background?

Not sure if that was directed at me, but if so.....yes, as stated in the post with the picture, I plan to infill around the letters after they were rechromed, but not sure about the gloss levels. Also recalled that the infill was originally black, but have seen a so-called survivor pair of frames that appears to be blue. Not sure which way to go.

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General Discussion / Re: Dealer memorabilia - what do you have?

« on: October 05, 2015, 05:55:04 AM »

Very cool that you have the plates and frames. post a pic of the plate and frame when you have a chance

Here they are - frames have been rechromed and I need to paint the letter borders black again - if anyone knows what level of gloss these were originally, please let me know! I've seen a few originals, but hard to determine after so long.
PS is that image appearing the right way up? In my PB album it is, but it shows up on both an iPad and a pc sideways, even after clearing the cache and reloading the page numerous times.....

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General Discussion / Re: Found an 814 alternator at Carlisle - need opinions

« on: October 04, 2015, 11:26:24 PM »

William, sent you a PM.

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General Discussion / Re: 10 10 Paint Coded Z/28

« on: October 04, 2015, 09:04:55 AM »

VIN 124379L517508
Appears in 'SOLD' category on RK Motors site:
http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/sales/inventory/sold#!/1969-Chevrolet-Camaro-Z-28-RS/132965/167269
VIN search also indicates car sold at Mecum Kansas City on March 29 2012.
Looks as though the grille surround isn't painted.

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General Discussion / Re: Dealer memorabilia - what do you have?

« on: October 02, 2015, 08:57:07 AM »

Sure, will do!

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General Discussion / Re: Dealer memorabilia - what do you have?

« on: October 02, 2015, 06:05:37 AM »

I have a nice rechromed set of license plate frames from Clippinger Chevrolet, the dealership that my car was purchased from on June 20, 1969. At that time, the dealership was in Covina, CA; still in business today, but relocated to West Covina. I hear the original lot is still there today.
Side note, I have both original California black plates (tag # is my username), and have got the exact same plate number reserved here in Australia so when the car eventually hits the road again, it will wear it's original plate number. Wife thinks I'm mad, but to me that's a nice tribute.

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Originality / Re: RPO CE1

« on: October 01, 2015, 09:32:11 PM »

Your wiper motor will have a PN and date either stamped into the metal housing, or a silver colored sticker label with the PN and date...

The metal housings didn't have a stamped date code, so prior to the introduction of the Mylar sticker, there was no obvious way to date a '69 assembly.
To lemarin, if you find your motor assembly is a 605 (with or without the silver label), would appreciate it if you could add your details to this thread: http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=11121.0;all
Trying to determine the timeframe for label introduction, and transition between Rochester NY and Dayton OH on the motor casing. Thanks!