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General Discussion / How to Confirm ID of 1967 A/C Controls?

« on: June 16, 2018, 04:30:20 AM »

My 67 doesn't have A/C.

About 20 years ago I broke the defroster lever in my dash heater control, a common problem.

Back then they didn't make a replacement repop, and I ended up fixing it with a tiny piece of metal, a couple of screws, and good ole JB weld.

Before I did the repair I tried to buy a used replacement control set, but the seller sent me a set with A/C controls. I ended up keeping it thinking I might add A/C someday and it would be nice to have.

Now I'm looking at it and I can't figure out how to confirm that it is even from a Camaro, more less specifically a 1967 as advertised back then.

Can anyone tell me about it based on the pictures? I don't see anything that looks like a date code, is there one or am I missing it?

Full size photos are at https://www.linkpro.net/piwigo/index.php/category/6
Thanks for any info.

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Originality / Re: Buying date correct alternator 1967 327/210/2bbl build date 2/16/1967

« on: May 20, 2018, 07:07:00 PM »

The distributor was installed when the motor was assembled.  The alternator was installed on the motor when the car was assembled so its date would be closer to the trim tag date period.
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Mike

Thanks Mike, that makes sense. I had read those other two topics and didn't intend for this to be a "what date is correct" discussion, but glad to have that info.

Mostly I'm trying to figure what to do AFTER I have the correct date coded core. I'd like to deal with a local rebuilder near Memphis but would ship it if I had to. It looks like it's pretty easy to find a 693 on eBay with a 7A15+ date for about $75 that needs a rebuild.

Not wanting the $400+ "show quality" restoration, just a good original equipment working and clean looking alternator (with maybe an internal upgrade from the 37A output).

I'd appreciate if anyone has first hand knowledge of shops in the Memphis TN area.

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Originality / Re: Buying date correct alternator 1967 327/210/2bbl build date 2/16/1967

« on: May 19, 2018, 02:05:35 AM »

I happen to have the original distributor out of the car for the first time ever. (151,000 miles and 51 years!)

It's date coded 7A 13

So wouldn't it make sense the alternator would have a date close to that? Or are they unrelated due to suppliers?

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Originality / Re: Buying date correct alternator 1967 327/210/2bbl build date 2/16/1967

« on: May 18, 2018, 10:29:55 PM »

Thanks for all the feedback!

First it's great to know it is possible to have a vintage alternator rebuilt without a total restoration process. There is nothing on my car that is show quality, clean, original, and drivable is all I'm after.

I'm in Memphis, TN if anyone happens to know a reliable shop that does this work in my area.

Sending a PM to James (Hopefully Bentley soon)

One dated January of 67 would probably be best, or maybe December of 66.

So did the California built cars have a longer lead time on parts than Norwood? I was looking at late 7A or first week 7B's but sounds like early 7A's would be more correct. Wish I knew what the one I gave to the auto parts store 30+ years ago was dated.

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Originality / Buying date correct alternator 1967 327/210/2bbl build date 2/16/1967

« on: May 17, 2018, 01:07:12 AM »

I know there are a lot of topics about what date is correct and I think I have that understood. My 67 was built Feb 16, 1967 in Van Nuys (NCRS letter), so I'm figuring an alternator date code of 7A(16-31) or 7B(1-7) approx. opinions on that?

My question is more about the best way to obtain an actual working date coded 1100693 .

My car has a perfectly good alternator, unfortunately back in the days this was my daily driver and when the alternator went out I simply took it to the parts store as a core and bought a replacement.

I wasn't concerned about "correct" just needed something working.

So now when I go looking for one like I gave away back then what are my choices? On eBay they pop up all the time like this one for $90 with shipping http://r.ebay.com/FGJ27t

But they are almost all sold as "rebuildable core", so after I have it, should I send it to someone like this eBay seller https://www.ebay.com/itm/NCRS-Rebuilding-Service-of-your-1963-69-Corvette-or-Chevrolet-Alternator/263051496031?hash=item3d3f174a5f:g:xe4AAOSwjvJZTCCm

Who advertises to rebuild/restore for $375 plus shipping?

Or is there a better way? Related question, the original alternator being only 37A, could the internals be upgraded to say 55A output?

Side note, the alternator in my car now is model #1100692, 55AMP, Delco dated 6C25, if I could figure out what that was for maybe I could sell it for big bucks!

Sorry this got long, thanks for any input.

Current alternator