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Restoration / '67 rear brake hose routing.

« on: February 04, 2014, 04:53:40 PM »

Can I get 2 pictures of the following for a '67:
1. Rear brake hose to body mount tab/hard line.
2. Rear brake hose to diffential mount tab.
I just replaced the hose in the same orientation as was on the car-but it seems tight (not much play).  Would like to confirm the old one was replaced correctly when the springs were updated to multis. Thanks Chris.

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Restoration / Mult-Leaf Springs or Single for 1967 L30M20? - That is the question.

« on: January 23, 2014, 02:17:39 AM »

So my '67 rs L30/M20 had the rear leaf springs changed over to multi's. After a wonderful discussion with the orig. owner last week (cant believe I located him - more to come on that!) he confirmed that he had made this change at the suggestion of his mechanic after one broke and "almost put me  in the ditch" 
I'm planning on overhauling the rear - so the time would be right to either re-install the multi's or go back to the singles? - Seems GM realized pretty quick there  were issues with the single leaf application.  Comments? The car will be driven.  Thanks - Chris

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General Discussion / 3 69's - Rough but all in one place.

« on: November 18, 2013, 01:45:45 PM »

Posted on NH C.L. - all 3 have seen better days (looks like a '68 in their too) - but might be worth a phone call.

http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/4192906680.html

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General Discussion / 1968 Camaro <wagon> - Oh the Indignity.

« on: October 12, 2013, 12:17:11 PM »

Currently posted on MA Craigslist -
"Project Car Chevy Camaro 1968.  Set up as a sedan delivery. Small block chevy, automatic transmission, bucket seats, roll cage and kill switch. Will remove trees for pickup. $1500"

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Restoration / 327 Timing Chain Cover

« on: September 06, 2013, 02:26:49 AM »

Looking to replace the timing chain cover on my '67 327/275 as I just discovered while cleaning it has developed some pin holes & is weeping oil. Bone stock orig.  engine & I'm a little confused when looking for a replacement - what I specifically need in regards to the right size? (7",8",short,deep, etc., etc.). Also - what vendor carries the best  OEM type part? No chrome! Looking for basic painted cover. Thanks 

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Restoration / 67 327 motor restart

« on: August 20, 2013, 06:47:40 PM »

Q: I'm working thru the external mechanicals (fluids, hoses, rad cleaning, etc) of my L30/M20 that was in storage for 28 years. Have it running good but now thinking - should I consider doing anthing with the oil pump?(has good pressure on the gauge). What else should I consider? Running good like I said- but I've been taking it easy & running for a few minutes to maybe 10-15 minutes at a time. No rush - would like to drive a little as i put together a restoration plan. Thanks

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Restoration / Dang Mice!

« on: August 13, 2013, 01:44:10 AM »

The restoration begins...........thats about 28 years of effort

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Restoration / 67 Brake Master Cylinder

« on: August 07, 2013, 01:48:18 AM »

Just removed the master cylinder on my '67 RS (all drum). Getting ready to install a new unit which came with the push rod boot. However, there is a cylinder-to-firewall gasket (rubber). None of the after maket rebuild kits, new, or remanufactured units seems to have this and I can't seem to locate one by itself? Suggestions

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Decoding/Numbers / '67 Steel Wheels - L30/M20

« on: August 03, 2013, 02:26:23 AM »

Question for the group regarding the codes on my steel wheels:
I have a  '67RS (L30/M20) with a build of 11A  - codes show on the outer ring as 26 11 6 (26th day of Nov. 1966)  Letters next to the valve are FC.

Referencing CRG under the chassis>wheels>:
"Most wheels are dated as shown below in the table and the picture. 67 and 68 FC coded wheels are stamped with an alternate date format: ddmmy (day, month, year), stamped on the rim lip but not next to the valve stem"

Question I have is the reference table states FC wheels as being an SS item for '67.  I am certain this is a early production L30/M20 non SS. I have no reason to believe these are not orig. and belong with the car (rest of the car is matching #'s) The  26 11 6 stamp date is little off (a couple weeks) from a 11A build - but very close

Do these codes make sense? Would the factory have put FC / SS wheels on a non SS? Special exception for a L30/M20? Dealer mod?
Thanks

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Restoration / 67 RS rear shock mounts

« on: July 24, 2013, 09:27:47 PM »

Ok - one of the top 3 items on my restoration list (just acquired '67  RS) is the rear shock mounts. Balance of car is great (floors, quarters, etc) but the area near the rear mounts is rusted thru. This follows the curvature of the wheel well for about 12 inches. Distance into the actual trunk pan is only 1-2 inches. I see patch panels the would fit nicely from the trunk side.... But  I see some reinforcements from underneath that are sandwiched under the sheet metal where the shock punches thru - can these be had also? Suggestions and experiences? Thanks

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Decoding/Numbers / 1967 RS

« on: July 18, 2013, 03:22:06 AM »

Hello All,
First posting here and I'd like to thank CRG upfront for a FANTASTIC site. I can't imagine the amount of effort and resources that has gone into all this information!
With that said - here's what I have:
I just purchased a 1967 RS that was in a garage for 28 years (Lic. plates & inspec. sticker are from 1985)
I have the protecto plate/book and all the registrations from 1967-1985 (from the orig. owner) Car looks to be very orig. with exception of what looks like a skim cote of body filller and repaint that is maybe 30 years old (paint quality is pretty bad)
Trying to determine if this is a true L30/M20 car?
VIN:124377L114810
I think I've decoded everything except the rear end which has a 10 bolt cover and multi-leaf springs (I think this may be one of the few mod's. no trac bar or single leaf)
Engine is stamped T1007ML and matches the POP (327/275)
Bock is stamped 3903352
4 speed trans case is stamped R7R24 and matches the POP. Shifter has had a Hurst upgrade.
Cowl tag ties back to what the car is as it sits and matches the POP (Bolero Red, Black buckets, AM radio, etc.)
POP shows the trans and engine builds from 10/67 with a car build of 11/67 - so that looks good too.

My question comes back to the the cowl tag which in the lower left corner does not show a "4P"?
This is the only item that does not seem to tie into what I've read on the L30/M20 cars

Its pretty much untouched under the hood - lots of scale but runs fine. No build sheet under the rear seat- but I havent
pulled the seats yet.

Hoping this was a good buy and will be a great project for my son and I

Any input would be much appreciated - Thanks