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General Discussion / Re: 1969 Z28 History

« on: December 10, 2023, 11:17:22 AM »

ClassicCars.com is now showing this as Sold.

https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1794197/1969-chevrolet-camaro-z28-for-sale-in-atlanta-georgia-30339

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General Discussion / Re: Preserving seat belts

« on: December 09, 2023, 01:20:40 PM »

I don't have any personal experience with this company, but they have a great reputation in the Corvette hobby.

https://www.ssnake-oyl.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=Ssnake-Oyl&Category_Code=RS

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Garage Talk / Re: fuel additive for winter storage?

« on: December 07, 2023, 11:41:08 AM »

I like Seafoam.  Seems to keep the gas fresh.

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Restoration / Re: My 1969 Camaro will not shut off

« on: November 30, 2023, 01:41:58 PM »

Is it running on like dieseling, or running like normal?  If running normally, it could be your ignition switch.  Dieseling could be a timing issue.

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General Discussion / Re: Pictures of 1st Generation Camaros at 2023 MCACN

« on: November 23, 2023, 04:38:55 PM »

Great photos.  Thank you.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Caveat Emptor...tag swap?

« on: November 22, 2023, 04:09:05 PM »

And who's ever heard of dressing an X33 Z28 as an SS?

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Maintenance / Re: Wiring Connections at Firewall Behind Fuse Panel

« on: November 05, 2023, 07:24:17 PM »

Had the same issue with my '67 Corvette.  Electrical items had slowly stopped working-radio, interior lights, tail lights.  Took the fuse panel out and found corrosion causing extra resistance.  Cleaned the blade contacts off and everything started working.

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General Discussion / Re: A bunny on my bracket

« on: November 04, 2023, 06:38:29 PM »

I think it's a donkey.

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General Discussion / Re: If it’s too good to be true….69 Pacer on EBay

« on: November 02, 2023, 12:58:06 PM »

That's a pretty comprehensive write up.

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Original Cars and Details / Re: 1969 Camaro L78 M22 - Cortez Silver

« on: October 22, 2023, 10:01:56 PM »

That's my kind of girl ordering this in 1969.

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Maintenance / Re: Engine Oil Additives

« on: October 16, 2023, 07:14:18 PM »

Could be a rounded camshaft lobe.  I think it's worth taking it apart.

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Decoding/Numbers / 1968 Z28 on Bring a Trailer

« on: October 11, 2023, 11:39:49 PM »

This stamp looks like a mess to me.  Is it legit?

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: DZ stamp opinion

« on: October 07, 2023, 11:32:17 PM »

Grind outs have been discussed numerous times on various Corvette forums.  I can't remember which car it was, but there was a C2 Corvette recently on Bring A Trailer where it was discussed in the comments.  The Seller posted a weird letter from an alleged assembly line employee at the time talking about factory grind outs and how a different type of grinder was used on small blocks vs. big blocks.  Can't find the correct auction but will post the letter if I locate it.

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General Discussion / Fuel Delivery

« on: October 07, 2023, 10:43:48 AM »

I understand that Chevy always wanted the Corvette to have the highest horsepower ratings when compared to their other vehicles, and that Corvette was considered to be a sports car.  I find it interesting that Chevy was using somewhat "exotic" fuel injection and multi carb set ups in Corvettes in the 50's and 60's. Fuel injection in the Corvettes stopped in 1965 when big blocks started, and Chevy started using tri power carbs in the higher horsepower big blocks from '67 to '69.  Is horsepower rating the only reason that first gen Camaros were never factory delivered with some type of multi carb system?

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Restoration / Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28

« on: September 29, 2023, 07:05:08 PM »

Great job.