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Originality / Re: Firestone or Goodyear F70-14 tires

« on: May 23, 2015, 02:21:11 AM »

Hey guys, I just read entirely this topic and as I'm looking for original wheel/tires for my 69 RS, i'm very interesting by your opinion. I know this topic is old, but I've read also elsewhere that the Good Years F70-14 CWT with raised lettering (no size) would be the closest one from original. I'd like to know what do you guys think about this one:

https://www.cokertire.com/f70-14-firestone-wide-oval-pin-white-stripe.html

Which one would be the closest one from the original tires my 69 RS had, when she was built in october 68 ?

Thanks to all !

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Originality / Re: 69 RS headlamp washer

« on: May 18, 2015, 11:47:31 PM »

By the way the seller just wrote me down that the Protect-o-plate is included with car. He just realized that when he prepared the car for the transport. I believe it can add some value to a real matching number LM-1 RS.

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Originality / Re: 69 RS headlamp washer

« on: May 13, 2015, 02:05:37 PM »

Someone with an early 68 would love to have that door glass out of that car unless its just one of those aftermarket stickers they make nowadays..  By the price they are asking they are thinking its still 2007.  Hopefully you got it for a lot less than the asking price..  Or maybe this is the start of another upswing for these cars..??..  Looks like a nice solid car.  Congrats

I negociate a bit the price, but I know it's pricey for a regular RS (not a SS396 or Z28). It's even worst when I start thinking about the rate exchange between US/Can dollar to bring the car to canada. But for me, this is a special model, RS Daytona Yellow with 350 auto. My father had the same car, and for me the value is more than a Z28.

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Originality / Re: 69 RS headlamp washer

« on: May 13, 2015, 11:37:02 AM »

I know especially the engine, has a lot of "chromed" aftermarket parts, I'll probably change them all to original component through the years.

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Originality / Re: 69 RS headlamp washer

« on: May 13, 2015, 11:29:05 AM »

Actually, here's the one I'm buying:

http://www.tcacars.net/cars-for-sale/1969-chevrolet-camaro-rally-sport

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Originality / Re: 69 RS headlamp washer

« on: May 13, 2015, 01:13:32 AM »

lemarin, what motor is in the yellow car? they sure used a lot of aftermarket parts for a numbers car. Did you get a guarantee all number match?

Engine is a 350 ci /255 hp LM1. It has been restored in 2007, and has an AAG certificate. The tranny is a 3 speed, TH-350.

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Originality / Re: 69 RS headlamp washer

« on: May 12, 2015, 07:59:24 PM »

I'll check that out when I'll get the car in my driveway ! I don't have the car yet.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Is this an LM-1 ?

« on: May 12, 2015, 04:27:28 PM »

I already ask him about the winter tires availability back in 1969, and he could not remember. And on the only picture I have we don't see the rim....I'll ask him about this liquid tire chain, for me it's the first time I ever hear about that !

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Originality / Re: 69 RS headlamp washer

« on: May 12, 2015, 04:24:05 PM »

Here's a picture of the selenoïd/pump for the headlamp washer:



And here's a picture of the one I'm buying:



For me it seems to be the same....maybe only the nozzle and the lines have been cancelled ?

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Is this an LM-1 ?

« on: May 12, 2015, 04:08:41 PM »

Thanks for the nice welcome ko-lek-tor.

There's a nice story behind this new buy.

My father had a 69 Camaro RS with 350 ci engine and 3 speed trans, daytona yellow. Unfortunately, he sold the car in 1973, 2 years before I was born. I never had the chance to see the car, and there's only one picture in his different album, where you can see half of the car. During many years, he kept talking about his 69 Camaro, he was telling all kind of stories that happened with this car. I kept dreaming about buying one, similar to the one he had. When I was young, I was drawing 69 Camaro's, and recently I start to buy diecast 1/18 Model of different version of the 69 Camaros.

Then I start searching on internet, to see if I could find a real Yellow 69 RS, for sale. There was one on eBay that was sold quicky before I was ready to buy, then the one I'm buying. I was wondering once, if I was not better to buy a more desirable and valuable version, like an SS396 or even a Z28 but finally choose the RS daytona yellow.

The one I'm buying has few difference with the one my father had: mine has optional vinyl roof, and the black stripes. The original rims are gone, and it has the optional cowl hood, my father had the regular flat hood.

Anyway, here's the only picture I have from his car:

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Restoration / Re: Matching date for wheels

« on: May 12, 2015, 03:39:27 PM »

My 12c 68 has 14 x 6 XG rally's dated 7-11-30. All four are the same date.

Great thank you. I'll keep searching a perfect match and try to be very patient !

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Is this an LM-1 ?

« on: May 12, 2015, 02:09:16 PM »

Thanks for the answer bcmiller. Ok it has not the value of a Z28, but I like the fact that it still a rare and well optionned RS V8.

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Restoration / Re: Matching date for wheels

« on: May 12, 2015, 01:44:58 PM »

Ok, well that's pretty much the same date everyone says through the forum I've been.

Normally, does all 4 wheels should have the same built date or it might be different dates ? I'll keep searching...very often only two identical wheel are for sale, it'll be difficult to find 4 !

I can't wait to drive the car !!!! So far I'll be running on 15x7 Rally wheels from heartbeatcamaro, and keep searching the proper 14x6 NX set.

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Originality / 69 RS headlamp washer

« on: May 12, 2015, 01:28:09 PM »

I'm buying a 69 RS camaro fully restored. I have'nt seen the car myself, just on picture. So far, the car is a complete matching number, according to an AAG certificate, and also using the decode tool.

The current seller who restored the car said that there's no headlamp washers on the car. Is there any real RS without headlamp washers ?

My father had a very similar RS back in 1969, and he had the headlamp washer installed on his.

Any idea ?

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Decoding/Numbers / Is this an LM-1 ?

« on: May 12, 2015, 12:22:12 AM »

I'm new here, and just buying a 69 Camaro RS with 350 ci engine. After reading many text through internet, I realized that my car might be an LM-1. The car is coming with a AAG certificate (from Tenessee), and the engine is stamped: 19N507951 T0830HS. The car was built the second week of september 68, so it would fit within the 4 months of LM-1 production.

Anyone can confirm if I'm right or wrong ?