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General Discussion / Re: 68 drivers side dual exhaust riv nuts

« on: September 16, 2017, 01:31:35 AM »

I had the same problem on my car. In addition to purchasing them through AMK, they can also be purchased through Heartbeat City (http://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/store/product/23471/1967-1968-1969-Camaro-%26-Firebird-Dual-Exhaust-Hanger-LH-Frame-Rail-Riv-Nuts-GM%23-3818073/)

You might be able to tap the new one in but there is a special tool that I used to mushroom the nut in the frame rail. If you don't mushroom the insert, the rivnut will just spin when you try to tighten down the bolt used to attach the exhaust hanger. Amazon has a wide variety to choose from...

https://www.amazon.com/rivnut-tool/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Arivnut%20tool

Bob

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Originality / Re: Original 69 L34/L35 Oil Pressure Fitting

« on: August 24, 2017, 02:23:56 AM »

Obviously the AIM is far from perfect, so I guess this is one of those occasions

Dave,

Like you, I've been searching for the elusive bushing called out in the AIM for a long time. Guess we can now confirm that for what ever reason, it was never used. Hopefully we can put this one to bed once and for all.

Bob

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Originality / Re: Original 69 L34/L35 Oil Pressure Fitting

« on: August 22, 2017, 11:15:06 PM »

Dave,

I went down this path on my '68 L35 a couple of years ago and never did get to the bottom of what's correct.

Here is the thread I started which may help you.

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=13589.0

BTW....I believe you are correct in that what HBC calls correct for this application really isn't but lack of confirmation of what really is correct has forced me to use this fitting.

Bob

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Originality / Re: gas tank on 69 SS

« on: August 20, 2017, 05:55:09 PM »

Galvanized

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Restoration / Re: Rochester 4MV Quadrajet

« on: April 30, 2017, 01:12:27 AM »

Nigel,

I purchased my date coded carb for my 396/325 car from Custom Rebuilt Carburetors (http://customrebuiltcarburetors.com/). The owner, Philip is a great guy to deal with. Depending on the date code your after it looks like they have several available for sale.

Good luck!

Bob

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Garage Talk / Re: '68 Wiper motor issues

« on: April 15, 2017, 04:59:49 PM »

Here's my '68 wiper motor.

Bob

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Hazard and Directional Flasher Date Code

« on: February 20, 2017, 11:53:44 PM »

Bob,

I posted on what I found in my car ('68) in Chick's build thread.

http://www.camaros.net/forums/133-build-projects/182584-time-another-68-z-28-restored-53.html#post2341937

Pure speculation on my part but the Tung-sol has an 803 code which could be January 3rd of '68.

The signal stat has a S048 code which could be in Julian format.

My car is a 01D build so these dates would line up with the build date.

Bob

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General Discussion / Re: rear antenna

« on: January 17, 2017, 12:58:22 AM »

FWIW.....Here are a couple of rear antenna pics I took today at the BJ auction to show the location.

First two pics are from a '68Z out of the Reggie Jackson collection. Next two are from a '67 that was the 13th Camaro built.

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Restoration / Re: 1969 TH400 modulator line bracket

« on: July 26, 2016, 02:51:50 AM »

Doc,

Here are some dimensions for the modulator line bracket. Hope it helps. Let me know if you need any additional info.

Bob

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Restoration / Re: 1969 TH400 modulator line bracket

« on: July 22, 2016, 03:18:29 AM »

Doc,

Sure. No problem. Give me a day or two and I'll post some dimensions.

Bob

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Restoration / Re: 1969 TH400 modulator line bracket

« on: July 21, 2016, 03:19:28 AM »

Here is a picture of a '68 TH400 modulator line bracket. It's attached to the tube with three spot welds.

Bob

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Originality / Re: How to tell if console gauges are original to car

« on: June 01, 2016, 11:52:56 AM »

The console bottom and the bracket was discussed a while ago on the Team Camaro site. Might want to have a read of this thread:

http://www.camaros.net/forums/133-build-projects/182584-time-another-68-z-28-restored-69.html#post3333057

Bob

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Dash Cluster Tag for 69

« on: May 23, 2016, 06:22:36 PM »

could the big letters indicate the 'date' that the entire cluster was assembled?

The big letters (NN) indicate the broadcast code. Although you might not be able to see it on your decal, each decal is date stamped. The picture below is what I found on my '68 cluster assembly.

What is interesting about your tag is the color. I've never seen a purple one before.

Bob

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General Discussion / Re: UO radiator tag

« on: May 07, 2016, 12:57:19 AM »

Thanks Bob/Mike for the input,
So it seems that many years later [TC thread is 2012], HBC are still not making them correctly for 68 BB A/T.
3017838 is for a 69 ZE tag.

Rob,

Yes. That is correct. I've been on the hunt for a correct tag since my posting on TC back in 2012 and still haven't found anyone that makes a correct reproduction.

Bob

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General Discussion / Re: UO radiator tag

« on: May 05, 2016, 11:17:34 AM »

Rob,

I went thru this a while ago. See the link below....

http://www.camaros.net/forums/15-tag-team/213496-radiator-tag.html

Bob