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Jon Mello

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #75 on: May 01, 2019, 12:51:59 PM »
Why not keep and reuse your original cover as the new one has subtle differences?
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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #76 on: May 01, 2019, 01:01:42 PM »
if I had option for either of those two covers (the old/original or the New) for the SAME PRICE, I'd buy the old original one!  :)

Moral of the Story:  Don't buy or use NEW, just because you have one or can!  :)   generally the old/original one is better...
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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #77 on: May 01, 2019, 03:39:18 PM »
* When I got the Car it had a NEW Lakewood scatter shield set up. No GM bellhousing or cover.

So I Found a $45 used Bellhousing #403 at Puyallup swap meet & Bought the GM replacement cover. Then William suggested the "correct" access cover would be an easy find, He was Very correct $5 at the Portland swap meet.

The Muncie Shifter belong on a tractor. (That is another topic)

"Moral of the Story:  Don't buy or use NEW, just because you have one or can!  :)   generally the old/original one is better..."

You need to add,,,,"& Very pricey on some purchases-"

(ANOTHER) unrelated REPOP Item I need to snap a picture of soon and post - Teaser!

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #78 on: May 25, 2019, 04:38:14 AM »
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What a NICE piece. The quality is stunning. A great match to the Headers. After seeing Chicks Butternut Ride at Chicago, I knew this was the rote I wanted to go with.

Jim
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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #79 on: May 25, 2019, 04:41:59 AM »
Did some cleaning in the garage and got the SB & BB side by side shot.
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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #80 on: May 25, 2019, 05:05:07 AM »
Radiator Details (Before)
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« Reply #81 on: June 04, 2019, 05:50:53 PM »
Looking great Jim.  :)

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #82 on: August 25, 2019, 05:34:29 AM »
Mirror assy
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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #83 on: October 03, 2019, 04:03:16 AM »
Followed the instructions of Chick and others here to work the heater controls. Had the same problem with the zinc body tabs approaching the breaking point, but got the "feel" for taking them just to the limit. Drilled & tapped the tabs 8-32 just in case but did not need to use screws during reassembly. Just cleaned up the existing parts for a good enough fluff with minimal expense. Polished the pitted zinc-chrome bezel, Painted the black out and polished the lens & knobs. The hair drier and taped pliers with the twist & pull method worked for removal. Deoxit-5 for the blower switch and re black oxide the fasteners. Lube up the pivots and sliders. Should work fine now.

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #84 on: October 03, 2019, 04:08:00 AM »
Orig Red D55 w/  U17 Up next (Great Fall project!)
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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #85 on: October 03, 2019, 11:52:24 AM »
Work looks great.  Keep the updates coming.
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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #86 on: October 03, 2019, 12:50:11 PM »
 If the console flocking is worn, you can easily restore it using duck decoy black flocking. I bought a kit on eBay for about $12. It has the black flocking material and adhesive (black paint + brush).

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #87 on: October 11, 2019, 01:17:16 AM »
I love watching your progress!
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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #88 on: October 21, 2019, 04:37:34 AM »
The console was a quick project; Tear down and found the unit was very complete and the factory flocking was in great shape, only defect was a small lid crack & severely pitted shifter tunnel bezel and fragile rear light lens.  Used glass bead to strip cast zinc lids and fasteners. Used a old 1980 ASL product to refresh black oxide coating of the fasteners. The RICKS (Eklers) RED # 970 covered well esp when using sem 39863 plastic adhesion promoter in concert with recoating the plastic parts. I tested the gauges using various power supplies including a HO scale train power  pack to validate the amp meter and using simulation potentiometers for the senders to validate the Temp, Fuel and Amp. Simple air to check freedom of movement for action on the oil pressure gauge.

It cleaned up nicely!

Wrapped up and put away till needed.

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #89 on: November 20, 2019, 07:03:38 AM »
Rear Bumper, removed center bracket, off to plater and reattached center & installed refurbished orig lamp etc.
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