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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #60 on: May 07, 2018, 12:04:22 AM »
I purchased a replacement (USED) 403 re-usable condition alum S.B. Bellhousing at a local swap meet.
I gave it a cleaning in the solvent tank, then a low pressure blasting in a Glass Bead cabinet, Purposely left "some" orig orange overspray, found little to none down low. Interesting; chased threads but found the original pivot very worn & removal required propane heat to the front side and candle wax to wick and act as penetrant to get it to release its grip on the threads. Nice little pop & out it came. I gave the alum a wash down with Alum cleaner (acid) DX rinse and then the Alum DX-501 conditioner brightener- Bam Looks good for my use. New pivot, boot and fork.
Was  fun little project

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #61 on: May 20, 2018, 06:20:15 PM »
A-arm shields, Soap & water, gentile nylon brush then a little Welseys (sp) and 303 cleaner followed up with a Napa tire dressing. I did need to replace the damaged pass side, just traced and cut out from some masticated rubber that has been discussed on the site in another thread.   
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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #62 on: June 30, 2018, 04:31:16 AM »
Clutch for Fan received back from rebuilder.
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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #63 on: October 29, 2018, 03:36:21 AM »
Scored a set of headers (Reproduction Kustom 68'version) from Colorado Supplier (I was inspired by Seeing Chicks car at MCACN Chicago Show a few years ago.) Need to get them off to  a specialty coater for flat black treatment.
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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #64 on: October 31, 2018, 01:40:19 AM »
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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #65 on: November 01, 2018, 03:43:48 PM »
In production, the bellhousing cover was natural. It was partially painted orange with the engine; the area behind the oil pan not getting much coverage.
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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #66 on: November 02, 2018, 12:34:55 AM »
OK, got it, the GM cover I understand is not period correct, but I can live with that, I will be assembling the motor & trans and respraying the motor with the appropriate overspray like CHICKs engine shots in the car. I gather the fork end got a dusting also, I plan on a partial orange coverage on the bellhousing vice the full spray I have seen some folks do.

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #67 on: December 16, 2018, 11:36:54 PM »
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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #68 on: December 17, 2018, 02:53:16 AM »
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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #69 on: February 09, 2019, 03:15:54 PM »
As built Dizzy Update;
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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #70 on: February 11, 2019, 03:24:57 PM »
Well with ALL the snow here in the PNW I got a LOT of garage time and finally finished the Starter rebuild. 
This took a long time, cleaning, disassy, inspection, varnishing, machining, plating and reassy, & testing.  I have a 101 pictures, should do a DIY post. The prior owner bought a 74 vette starter from a rebuilder and kept the dated 12*06*67 (Slightly pitted - rusty) orig in a box.

This is a Fun project since we work on submarine DC motors for the real world J-O-B.

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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #71 on: February 13, 2019, 08:35:53 PM »
Those headers are awesome looking, who exactly is making those reproductions? I have been searching for a set of era correct or trunk style reproductions for my 68 for a day two look.
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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #72 on: February 13, 2019, 09:38:41 PM »
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Header source.
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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #73 on: April 28, 2019, 06:06:18 PM »
I mocked up a SHIFTER plan. Original cleaned up and to remain Boxed and stored.
Sources for the plated Comp Plus "Hurst Shifters Online (mail@hurstshiftersonline.com)" and Parts from Paul at 5speeds.com
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Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« Reply #74 on: April 28, 2019, 06:09:10 PM »
In production, the bellhousing cover was natural. It was partially painted orange with the engine; the area behind the oil pan not getting much coverage.

Found a $5 cover at the April Portland Swap meet.
Jim
68 SS/RS L35 Th-400 LOS
69 Pace Car L48 Th-350 LOS
68 Z28 M21 LOS