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General Discussion / Re: Cross Ram 1968 RS Z28 at Mecum
« on: September 10, 2017, 06:42:03 PM »
I wish they would do this on eBay!. Every part it seems no matter how mundane is now COPO, Yenko, ZL1, Z28 and so on.
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General Discussion / Re: Recommendations for Painting Metal Dash
« on: September 10, 2017, 03:27:42 PM »
I have researched this a bit and ran across this for the most exact match:
PPG DIA9317 Black Textured
DMA358----283.8 parts----Black
DX265-----121.6 parts-----Flattener
DMA364----81.1 parts------Texture
DMA375----20.3 parts------Blue
This is acrylic lacquer which is what the factor sprayed.
Figure about $100 for a pint, if you can find a store to sell it.
PPG DIA9317 Black Textured
DMA358----283.8 parts----Black
DX265-----121.6 parts-----Flattener
DMA364----81.1 parts------Texture
DMA375----20.3 parts------Blue
This is acrylic lacquer which is what the factor sprayed.
Figure about $100 for a pint, if you can find a store to sell it.
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General Discussion / Re: Cross Ram 1968 RS Z28 at Mecum
« on: September 10, 2017, 03:20:05 PM »
Yeah, definitions are getting really blurry these days. "Numbers matching" means that the numbers match to something, but maybe not anything. "Born with Drivetrain" means it is a drivetrain that was born with something, but maybe not the car in question, "Real Deal" means the seller likes to play poker. You get the point. Phrases mean nothing anymore. Especially with cars that have been traded like kids used to trade baseball cards. Unless the car has been researched by a respected authority (Macneish?) AND you consult with that authority before the purchase or you are buying from an original owner with lots of docs (photo archive is nice from before these cars were all about the money) then caveat emptor.
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General Discussion / Re: Palmetto Entrprises
« on: July 31, 2017, 01:26:39 AM »
Try this email:
Anthony Owens <aso9592@gmail.com>
I bought a bottle last November. Let us know if it works.
Stuff does work great.
Might try here too:
http://www.lauerweaponry.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1104
although I have never tried that stuff. I think the concentration varies from manufacture's. The Palmetto stuff didn't need anywhere near a gallon. i bought a quart and it made 5 gallons.
Anthony Owens <aso9592@gmail.com>
I bought a bottle last November. Let us know if it works.
Stuff does work great.
Might try here too:
http://www.lauerweaponry.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1104
although I have never tried that stuff. I think the concentration varies from manufacture's. The Palmetto stuff didn't need anywhere near a gallon. i bought a quart and it made 5 gallons.
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Originality / Re: Starter solenoid lever -- retaining pin, or bolt ??
« on: June 23, 2017, 11:12:31 PM »
1970 z28 4 speed starter 1108418 bolt with nut
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Decoding/Numbers / Re: A Brutal Restamp
« on: May 22, 2017, 04:55:11 PM »
I like how its carefully worded. "Stamped as 1111480 and dated as 9 A 9". That's what it is stamped now true, but what was it ORIGINALLY stamped as?
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General Discussion / Re: FYI CL X-Ram
« on: March 13, 2017, 07:54:31 PM »
Maybe from Eric Jackson @ Vintage Musclecar Parts.
Its his neck of the woods.
He would be a good one to go look at it.
Its his neck of the woods.
He would be a good one to go look at it.
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General Discussion / Re: Cowl Plenum VS. Cowl Induction Air Cleaner Systems
« on: January 17, 2017, 03:26:24 PM »
Since most of this was born from the Trans Am racing series it may also be possible that the pit stop serviceability with a hood mounted (i.e. cowl induction) induction was better with hood setup as compared to the firewall plenum setup. Opening the hood and then staring directly at the carb is faster than fussing with removing the air cleaner, plenum etc. I believe the real Trans Am racers didn't use all of the cowl air cleaner setup. Maybe just a baseplate that sealed to the hood.
The best as I remember is the Corvette L88 hood where the air cleaner was in the hood.
The best as I remember is the Corvette L88 hood where the air cleaner was in the hood.
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Restoration / Re: Power Brake Booster Valve: A Comparison between Original vs Reproduction
« on: December 20, 2016, 03:19:14 PM »
We are a strange crowd I think...Pay good money for a shiny new white valve and then spend much time and money on figuring out how to make it change color! It does keep it interesting.
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Originality / Re: Ignition Coil Bracket Finish
« on: December 13, 2016, 07:11:22 PM »
The process that I used after phosphating was a quick rinse with tap water (garden hose for larger parts) blow dry with an air hose and then a quick spraying with Boeshield for rust prevention. Fluid Film is also recommended, but I haven't tried that. WD-40 is often recommended but maybe that is due to it being so easily available. I haven't found WD-40 to be a great rust preventative.
Also, wear the disposable nitrile gloves after the glass beading to keep any skin oils from the part.
Also, wear the disposable nitrile gloves after the glass beading to keep any skin oils from the part.
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Originality / Re: Ignition Coil Bracket Finish
« on: December 11, 2016, 06:22:50 PM »
Seems to be holding up well.
I've used it twice and no effects on the seal.
Permatex Ultra-Grey and 8 equally spaced pop-rivets.
I've used it twice and no effects on the seal.
Permatex Ultra-Grey and 8 equally spaced pop-rivets.
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Restoration / Re: Eaton CV Fan Clutch Restroation Question
« on: December 11, 2016, 03:18:30 PM »
I mixed up a weak solution of purple cleaner and with a toothbrush cleaned the center section. It left the ink stamps and patina. Then I masked that off and the hub and shot the ins aluminum with walnut shells to clean it. Then, to protect from corrosion shot it with Everbrite satin clear.
Looks good to me. Unless you have a mirror you can't see the front anyway when it's installed.
Looks good to me. Unless you have a mirror you can't see the front anyway when it's installed.
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Restoration / Re: Power Brake Booster Valve: A Comparison between Original vs Reproduction
« on: December 11, 2016, 02:41:35 PM »
Thanks for the valve coloring idea.
Going to try it on my repop windshield washer pump. That bright white stands out like a sore thumb.
Going to try it on my repop windshield washer pump. That bright white stands out like a sore thumb.
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Originality / Re: Ignition Coil Bracket Finish
« on: December 11, 2016, 12:41:03 PM »
There has been much discussion about the color of the hinge springs being darker than the hinges themselves. Not sure there is a definitive conclusion.
I am going to try the manganese phosphate and see if it is too dark.
There is a question of hydrogen embrittlement, I think it can be addressed here:
http://www.smfi.net/portfolio/hydrogen-embrittlement-relief/
I made a set of "spring spreaders" which are special bolts placed inside the springs and then "unscrewed" to expand the springs. Then the glass beading and plating can get in between the coils.
I am going to try the manganese phosphate and see if it is too dark.
There is a question of hydrogen embrittlement, I think it can be addressed here:
http://www.smfi.net/portfolio/hydrogen-embrittlement-relief/
I made a set of "spring spreaders" which are special bolts placed inside the springs and then "unscrewed" to expand the springs. Then the glass beading and plating can get in between the coils.
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Originality / Re: Ignition Coil Bracket Finish
« on: December 11, 2016, 11:53:56 AM »If you are in the Dayton Ohio area bring them by and I can do the hinges and latch assembly. I have 10 gallons of the Palmetto stuff mixed up.
Only local stuff. I don't want to deal with shipping etc. Glass bead it ahead of time. I use a SS single bowl sink on the barbeque grill. It works great!
Great idea, but how did you seal up the drain hole???
I traced out a pattern from the hole on a piece of stainless steel sheet metal, cut it out, ran a bead of gasket rtv and then pop riveted it in place. This was my second try. First sink was a paper thin cheapie that I tried TIG welding and blew so many holes in it I threw it away. Got them both on Craigslist for 15 and 25 dollars. You need this big to do the hood latch and hinges on a '70.