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General Discussion / Best coating on ex manifold after de-rusting

« on: May 09, 2014, 04:01:22 AM »

Howdy all. Been (still am) reading everything I can on the site , and have a question. I'm planning on removing my ex manifolds to install a new heat stove, and the flexible dust covers around the inner fenders. While the manifolds are off, I'm gonna soak 'em in Evaporust, and am wondering what to coat them with after that . I'm leaning toward either Boeshield or the Hot Spot version of Cast Blast. Right now, I'd like some suggestions, whether one of these two or something entirely different, and why. Keep in mind that this is an unrestored original ! So, in light of that, I'm leaning toward the Boeshield so it won't be forever new looking and will develop a patina. What say the hive??

Y'all take care,
Mike.

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General Discussion / Re: Camaro Nats

« on: May 09, 2014, 02:10:45 AM »

Thanks Steve68. That's why I said that "it would probably violate a reg or two"

Thanks for the suggestions all. I know about the GM Nats in Carlisle as well, but due to the $$ shortage, we can only do 1, and it's the Camaro Nats - reservations already made. Just wish we could take the car. Hopefully next year!

Y'all take care,
Mike.

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General Discussion / Re: Camaro Nats

« on: May 07, 2014, 05:25:46 AM »

Mikee likes it !

Y'all take care,
Mike.

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General Discussion / Re: Camaro Nats

« on: May 07, 2014, 04:36:34 AM »

Thought of the marker, too. We came up with a better idea though - a custom tee shirt with a pic of the car front and back, plus a little simple art work - IF we can find someone local to do it in that time frame Even thought of mentioning CRG on it - but I believe that might violate a reg or two! Oh well - we shall see what the fickle finger of fate has in store for us in the way of tee shirts

Y'all take care,
Mike.

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General Discussion / Re: Camaro Nats

« on: May 06, 2014, 01:31:34 PM »

That's kinda what I was hinting at - don't know if ours will be here by then or not. Won't be able to order them until late next week . Gotta take care of those pesky bills first.

Y'all take care,
Mike.

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General Discussion / Re: Camaro Nats

« on: May 06, 2014, 12:40:24 PM »

Howdy John. Hope I can meet a lot of members to check out their cars that I've been drooling over on the web site! Too bad the members don't have a way to show their membership for us newbies to see. Oh well, just have to talk to EVERYBODY

Y'all take care,
Mike.

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General Discussion / Camaro Nats

« on: May 05, 2014, 02:39:01 AM »

Howdy all. Wondered if any other FLA. folk are going to the Nats in MD?? We're officially booked in the Travelodge in Frederick as of tonight! This will be our 1st visit. Any tips?

Won't be taking the car this time - not enough $$ to rent an enclosed trailer or for the extra gas to tow it this year. Got the truck to pull it though - '06 Silvo 1500 HD. It's a PITA to be on a fixed income!

Hope to meet some of y'all there.

Y'all take care,
Mike.

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General Discussion / Re: 69 Camaro RH Inner Fender

« on: May 02, 2014, 11:43:36 AM »

OK, I've settled on AMD if it has to be replaced, and still have to pick a supplier.

Mike.

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General Discussion / 69 Camaro RH Inner Fender

« on: May 02, 2014, 03:16:21 AM »

Howdy all. Gotta do more checking, but in the event I have to replace my RH inner fender, which manufacturer would y'all recommend? It's a plain jane - not RS, SS, or Z. Lookin' for OEM quality here, not price.

Y'all take care,
Mike.

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General Discussion / Re: How long have you owned your Camaro?

« on: April 26, 2014, 02:29:09 PM »

Howdy all. Many thanks for the kind words and the welcome! Wish I'd found CRG a lot sooner - GREAT site.

Bullitt65: Stickers are a AAA on the mirror, and the other is a participant sticker at Daytona - it's on the lower corner of the windshield. LOL - fingerprints were just from the banks, not top speed. The officials wouldn't let us go fast enough to get up on the banks. They were VERY serious about the speed, too - there were motorcycle cops around the track with radar guns! I imagine it was so strict because of insurance liability. I know I had to try hard to control my right hoof! Lots of other tales, too. Like anybody else, I'll never be truly 'done' with it. There will ALWAYS be something that needs doing.

Y'all take care,
Mike.

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General Discussion / Re: How long have you owned your Camaro?

« on: April 25, 2014, 09:02:24 PM »

Howdy all. Just found this site and thread and registered, and had to reply for my 1st post. I am the original owner of a 69 coupe, built in Nov. '68 at the Norwood plant. Although it's just a base model, it's unrestored - with the exception of being re-painted 15 years ago with it's original color which is Lemans Blue lacquer. Just rolled over 86,036 miles. Low option car - main options are: PS, A/C, 327/210, Powerslide . Only gasket ever broke on the 327 is the water pump. Still has the original lug nuts, wheels, dog dish hub caps, interior, sheet metal, Protec-A-Plate, documents, copy of window sticker, etc. No broadcast sheet was found when taken apart for paint. Went down to bare metal for paint - front clip off, glass & ALL external trim off, and entire interior removed down to the bare shell - paint was done right.

Pix are:
1st is before the paint - and yes, I drove it on the track - my better half left her fingerprints in the seat ;
2nd is after the paint;

Sorry I don't have a pic of it when new. As you may - or may not - be able to see in the 1st pic, the paint was crap. I couldn't stand it anymore, and had it done. Numerous trophies and awards. My better half & I dated in it starting in 1972. Our newborn son was brought home in it in '74. Our 19 year old grandson drove it for the 1st time last summer before going to boot camp. My mom also used it (she bought it for me in April '69 (after I failed in my endeavor to get a 427 copo car - I had a cool mom!), and that was the catch). So there it is - 4 generations! I named it "My Addiction" - a fitting name!

Thanks for lookin',
Mike.