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Re: My 69 Z/28 "building find"!
« Reply #90 on: March 11, 2017, 04:54:05 PM »
John where did you source the two-piece rotors from? I know there are several suppliers who offer US-made and imported reproductions, but interested in opinions on quality, fit, finish etc from anyone who has used them. I have my original take-off parts, but the rotors are close to minimum spec and have a few pits.

Tim,  I bought the Heartbeat City Made in USA rotors.  They aren't known for cheap prices, but I do like how they package their kits together and try to offer a Made in USA option for everything. I bought the complete kit for the changeover and everything went well.  The rotors look good and everything fits well, so I'll see how they perform over time.
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« Reply #91 on: March 11, 2017, 08:59:25 PM »
Thanks John!
Tim in Australia.
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Re: My 69 Z/28 "building find"!
« Reply #92 on: March 14, 2017, 04:15:29 PM »
John where did you source the two-piece rotors from? I know there are several suppliers who offer US-made and imported reproductions, but interested in opinions on quality, fit, finish etc from anyone who has used them. I have my original take-off parts, but the rotors are close to minimum spec and have a few pits.

Tim,  I bought the Heartbeat City Made in USA rotors.  They aren't known for cheap prices, but I do like how they package their kits together and try to offer a Made in USA option for everything. I bought the complete kit for the changeover and everything went well.  The rotors look good and everything fits well, so I'll see how they perform over time.
I hope you know better by now. Heartbeat re-tags offshore parts as being Made in the USA. Something legal needs to be done about it. At best it's false advertising.
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« Reply #93 on: March 14, 2017, 04:33:49 PM »
Yeah, I read your other threads Dave.  I will use more scrutiny in the future.
John

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« Reply #94 on: March 14, 2017, 06:47:11 PM »
I got the wheels/tires on a few days ago and took the car out for a drive!  I went a little over 30 miles (the farthest this car has moved in decades) and all went well.



The car drives straight and true, and the speedo is right on, so I'm very pleased!


The engine seems to run ok, but always smells like oil when running.  I think it's a little leaky at the rear main and a few other places.  I'm getting a DZ engine built for it that should be ready in another month or so.  That will go in as soon as I get it.  I've made a lot of progress on dialing the carbs in, so it's running pretty nice now under most conditions.  Since there is no carb heat with a setup like this, I think it will run better when warm weather returns.



I'm going to take the car in for new ball joints due to boot damage, age, etc.  I'm thinking about going with big block springs for that slightly higher in the front look that I always liked back in the day, but never did to my old Z (too busy autocrossing back then).

Proud member of the "short spoiler" club!  ;D ;D
John

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« Reply #95 on: March 14, 2017, 06:49:45 PM »
Sweet! :)

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« Reply #96 on: March 14, 2017, 07:12:46 PM »
funny you should mention your spoiler, seems to be a popular topic on different threads.

I see the paint on the deck lid, are you sure it always had a spoiler?

(BTW car is looking awesome, I vote keep current the Z stance)
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« Reply #97 on: March 14, 2017, 07:38:24 PM »
Where is the "drool" emoticon when you need it? What a great looking car. Love it.
Dave
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« Reply #98 on: March 14, 2017, 08:07:59 PM »
I like it too...  :)   .. and what a beautiful (and fast looking) color!~    :)

... has a short spoiler that another member is looking for...  and painted incorrectly (as Austin points out)...
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« Reply #99 on: March 14, 2017, 08:10:53 PM »
Car looks amazing..  Even though it is orange...   :P  (Thats for you Gary)


Throw some E60 fronts and L60 rears to complete that Day 2 look..  Huge thumbs up regardless..

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« Reply #100 on: March 14, 2017, 08:14:24 PM »
Speaking of 'high output'  Hugger Orange Z28's...   :)     I hope everyone caught the recent 'history update' on Steve Shauger's (PaceMe) 69 Z28 as posted over on the Yenko site...?  :)  If not you should go check it out!
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« Reply #101 on: March 14, 2017, 08:26:55 PM »
Speaking of 'high output'  Hugger Orange Z28's...   :)     I hope everyone caught the recent 'history update' on Steve Shauger's (PaceMe) 69 Z28 as posted over on the Yenko site...?  :)  If not you should go check it out!


Where do I find it?
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« Reply #102 on: March 14, 2017, 08:27:38 PM »
link?
1969 garnet red Z/28 46k mile unrestored X77
-Looking for 3192477 (front) spiral shocks 3192851 (rear)
-Looking for an original LOF soft ray windshield
-Looking for original Delco side post negative battery cable part # 6297651AV

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« Reply #103 on: March 14, 2017, 08:54:38 PM »
I hope this is the one you are referring to Gary.  What a great story!

http://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=141430
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« Reply #104 on: March 14, 2017, 09:02:59 PM »
Car looks fantastic John, and good news that the first drive went well. The missing hood makes me think of Freiburger and Finnegan's road trips on Roadkill!
Tim in Australia.
1969 04A Van Nuys Z/28. Cortez Silver, Dark Blue interior, VE3, Z21, Z23, D55/U17, D80, flat hood.
Sold at Clippinger Chevrolet in Covina, CA.
AHRA Formula Stock at Lions Dragstrip, NHRA E/MP at Pomona Raceway

 

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