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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #135 on: April 06, 2022, 03:51:58 AM »
Thanks Guys, I appreciate the feedback.

I like to supply "credit" (i.e. acknowledgement)  for the Vendors but forgot that Joe Passed on and left that detail out of the post.

No Judging in this cars future (No events in the PNW), unless I can convince a few friends to fill a Reliable truck eastward to MCACN someday.

Chick PM me your thoughts

Jim
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68 SS/RS L35 Th-400 LOS
69 Pace Car L48 Th-350 LOS
68 Z28 M21 LOS

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #136 on: April 06, 2022, 04:12:08 AM »
862 white plastic Horn relay, Had a spare leftover from the John Pirkle Days.

Quanta Tank replacement, plated orig dated clamp (4th Qtr 1967), repop hose, added anti squeek tar paper (ECS-vendor) and top-spacer (Mcmaster-Carr) & tapes (3M) and foam on the line. (*Orig tank scrapped by previous owner)
Jim
68 SS/RS L35 Th-400 LOS
69 Pace Car L48 Th-350 LOS
68 Z28 M21 LOS

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #137 on: April 06, 2022, 04:13:38 AM »
More tank.

I have noticed the SPECTRA-QUANTA (Canadian) Tanks are very nice, but they do develop a white "Tarnish" over time and it seems they ship with a protective film.
Jim
68 SS/RS L35 Th-400 LOS
69 Pace Car L48 Th-350 LOS
68 Z28 M21 LOS

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #138 on: April 09, 2022, 02:23:41 AM »
Thanks Guys, I appreciate the feedback.

I like to supply "credit" (i.e. acknowledgement)  for the Vendors but forgot that Joe Passed on and left that detail out of the post.

No Judging in this cars future (No events in the PNW), unless I can convince a few friends to fill a Reliable truck eastward to MCACN someday.

Chick PM me your thoughts

Jim
Pm sent Jim.... Again looking good....
Chick
68 Z/28 NOR 01B Orig motor/trans/rear
69 Z/28 NOR 07A Orig Block & GM Cross-ram/carbs
69 L34 Rest. Nova Father/Son Car
69 L78 Surv Nova Purch 4/69 31K miles
67 L89 Corv Tribute
68 Corv 427/400 Orig motor
07 Corv Z06
R 68Z build- http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182584

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #139 on: July 21, 2022, 03:00:38 AM »
Dated 1968 Camaro UN Walker Square mast "8 A" 32.5" Jack assembly source and fluffed, I think I need to strip and phosphate the commercial (AMK) replacement J hook.
Dan found a great paint avail that beats a Vintage Krylon Dove gray

SEYMOUR OF SYCAMORE
16 Fluid oz. Can Gloss Dove Grey Hi Tech Enamel
Mfr #: 16-112
Jim
68 SS/RS L35 Th-400 LOS
69 Pace Car L48 Th-350 LOS
68 Z28 M21 LOS

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #140 on: April 15, 2023, 05:20:51 AM »
 :)I Found the Used Car Ad for the Car.
NEWSPAPERS.COM

The Missoulian
17 Jan 1969, Fri · Page 22
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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #141 on: April 15, 2023, 12:46:48 PM »
Nice find.

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #142 on: April 17, 2023, 02:52:07 AM »
I am also Digging to research further used sales of the Car locally in my Town in or around 1976 when the Gilmores traded in a VW as trade.

Car was Sold New in Missoula via T&W Chev. I did reach out to "Karl Tyler Chev' now Missoula Chev with little results.
This was a Fantastic find very easy using NEWSPAPERS.COM

JIM
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68 SS/RS L35 Th-400 LOS
69 Pace Car L48 Th-350 LOS
68 Z28 M21 LOS

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #143 on: September 29, 2023, 05:57:12 PM »
Steering Column Rebuild Started.
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69 Pace Car L48 Th-350 LOS
68 Z28 M21 LOS

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #144 on: September 29, 2023, 06:08:56 PM »
Seam Sealer Applied using Lord Fusor Air application gun that Both sprays and extrudes (Beading) with SEM special TIP to achieve ripple effects.
Nice gun used on other projects also since this is not a daily activity for us. Heck of a clean up on the Gun and with practice you could get better results. This "TOOL" is nicer than a 7 dollar caulking gun by leaps and bounds & will have other uses.
Jim
68 SS/RS L35 Th-400 LOS
69 Pace Car L48 Th-350 LOS
68 Z28 M21 LOS

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #145 on: September 29, 2023, 07:05:08 PM »
Great job.

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #146 on: October 10, 2023, 02:07:12 AM »
Made progress on the Column, Thanks to Darrel for the tip on the Bearing and help discussing the Adjusters that are set (staked via Heat set) at Saginaw and are not really serviceable at rebuild. (* I trimmed mine on a lathe to increase endplay to allow for proper stick out distance to get the "C" clip installed.) A Neat Video on YouTube was helpful also.

Final Wheel, Used vintage  Walnut  to be installed at final assy of the interior

Jim
68 SS/RS L35 Th-400 LOS
69 Pace Car L48 Th-350 LOS
68 Z28 M21 LOS

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #147 on: October 13, 2023, 04:05:07 AM »
Interior Tub & Seam sealer painted out with Semi-Flat
Jim
68 SS/RS L35 Th-400 LOS
69 Pace Car L48 Th-350 LOS
68 Z28 M21 LOS

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #148 on: October 13, 2023, 01:59:03 PM »
Nice work Jim.  Glad you got the column back together.  Column and floors look great.  Keep it up!

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #149 on: October 17, 2023, 06:57:18 PM »
Step by step Jim.... As Darrell stated, “nice work”
Chick
68 Z/28 NOR 01B Orig motor/trans/rear
69 Z/28 NOR 07A Orig Block & GM Cross-ram/carbs
69 L34 Rest. Nova Father/Son Car
69 L78 Surv Nova Purch 4/69 31K miles
67 L89 Corv Tribute
68 Corv 427/400 Orig motor
07 Corv Z06
R 68Z build- http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182584