Chicks Team Camaro Build Thread - Time for Another 68 Z/28 to be RestoredChick (and Bob) built an index to Chick's build thread on TC - lots of great info is now directly accessible!
68Z-1970 Picture of Eddie Meadows (orig. owner)
Post 3268Z-1983 Purchase-what I brought home in pieces -
Post 124468Z-2010 How it looked from lacquer paint job in mid-80s -
Post 168Z-2016 Saw some sunlight for 1st time since 1979
Post 126368Z-2017 Reunited with original owner Eddie Meadows
Post 131768Z-2017 Picture taking for Hemmings Muscle Machines
Post 1348A-Arm assembly painted -
Post 272A-Arm rubber flap shields-drilling NOS inner fenders
Post 1045A-Arm rubber flap shields making staples
Post 1045A-Arm rubber material with cords
Post 971A-Arm shims -
Post 674A-Arm upper rubber bumper #384220 -
Post 214Air cleaner connector #3923260 to valve cover -
Post 592Air cowl plenum air filter A226CW original vs. later -
Post 236 &
241Air cowl plenum air filter cheap replacement
Post 1191Air cowl plenum carb stud
Post 1013Air cowl plenum installed
Post 1191Air cowl plenum original installation
Post 1011Air cowl plenum originalseal
Post 1013Alternator- after restoration original dated 7H10 -
Post 148Alternator- before restoration original dated 7H10
Post 46Alternator brackets - comparing original GT stamp to reproduction stamp -
Post 160Alternator bracket to header and alternator installation -
Post 795Alternator bracket alignment front vs. rear on alternator -
Post 800Alternator bracket alignment rear of alternator vintage picture -
Post 804 &
806Alternator wiring boot original -
Post 344Aluminum restoration, intake and distributor
Post 128Assembly of car - rear in subframe in front -
Post 454Assembly of cowl (Firewall) and under dash list
Post 839Assembly of fenders and front end -
1069 &
1073Astro ventilation parts and info -
764Ball joints riveted -
Post 160Battery cable negative clips #3857706 -
Post 609 &
612Battery cable negative clips #3857706 located on frame -
Post 621Battery cable negative clips - how to install -
Post 682 &
687Battery ground for Y55 - location and hardware
Post 1191Battery hold down clamp bolt - original with 0.87 inch diameter washer -
Post 1293Battery hold down clamp NOS correct piece
Post 860Battery hold down clamp original vs. Service replacement-
Post 366 &
Post 490Battery hold down clamp original dip painted and stampings
Post 1293Battery hold down clamp painted original survivors (3) -
Post 511Battery hold down clamp restored and bolt
Post 1183Battery tray
Post 1273,
1275,
1276,
1280,
1281,
1283 &
1287Battery tray continued
Post 1291 &
1292Battery tray continued -how to make tab correct -
Post 1304Battery Y55 NOS purchased 1983 (no Energizer script)
Post 1183Battery Y55 NOS early 70s vintage with Energizer script-
Post 1261Battery Y55-How to gut
Post 1394&
1396Bezels-Side marker lights painting grooves black
Post 959Body andcomponents media blasted to bare metal
Post 8,
9 &
10Body rubber flap in rear quarter housings - originals -
Post 196Body work
Post 53,
59,
61,
65,
69 &
98Body work continued
Post 106 &
113Brake booster hose bracket-original vs. reproduction -
Post 269Brake booster restored and hardware -
Post 155Brake booster valve comparisons original to later types
Post 814Brake booster valve comparisons original to newer reproduction found
Post 1306&
1309Brake booster valve and seal #546180 both original -
Post 607Brake booster valve and seal with original clamp installed
Post 902Brake clutch pedal assembly restoration -
Post 410Brake drum internal components and stamping -
Post 258Brake drum paint for components - close match -
Post 262Brake drum shoes and assembly -
Post 486Brake emergency cables with hardware installed
Post 1409Brake hose rubber U-shaped clips - original to reproduction-
Post 182 &
Post 259Brake hose rear original -
Post 280 &
302Brake line and hardware installed pictures
Post 1176Brake line clips andhardware (note - ignore bluing for 68)-
Post 524Brake line clips andhardware by part number in AIM -
Post 541,
543&
545Brake line clips and hardware by part number in AIM -
Post 587Brake line rear bracket original vs. reproduction -
Post 416Brake line rear bracket with bolt attached to 12 bolt -
Post 448Brake master cylinder (found out later a re-stamp)
Post 129 &
796Brake master cylinder and booster NOS 5/31/68
Post 851Brake master cylinder WT original vs. re-stamp
Post 1362Brake master cylinder WT original rebuilt and valve with distributionblock
Post 1365Brake system directional block andvalve restoration
Post 852Brake system valve nut re-face(Note valve nut should be phosphate for 68, clear zinc for 69)
Post 856Bucket seat rail for seat in andout -
Post 304Bumper front installation
Post 1161Bumper guards NOS
Post 114Bumper rear NOS guards and installation
Post 1151Bumper rear license plate light Bracket installation and light differences
Post 1146Car Show: 11/2016 MCACN - Celebrity Pick Award winner
Post 1267Car Show: 12/2016 East Coast Indoor Nationals December 2016 - Two awards
Post 1272Car Show: 06/2017 Camaro Nationals, Gold
Post 1317Car Show: 06/2017 Camaro Nationals judging demerits
Post 1329&
1330Car Show: 06/2017 Camaro Nationals judging demerits
Post 1349Car Show: 06/2017 Camaro Nationals judging demerits
Post 1355&
1360Car Show: 11/2018 MCACN 999/1000 and Platinum Pick best stock Chevrolet
Post 1382Car Show: 06/2019 AACA Senior award
Post 1398Carb dated 7A1 List 4053
Post 68Carb manifold stud
Post 1087,
Post 1111&
1119Carb manifold stud information (Stan NCRS judge)
Post 1189Carb stud original 68Z -
Post 592&
1011Car cover (have 4 of these) no longer available
Post 1157Chromed original items -
Post 757Clutch bellcrank lower push rod -
Post 791Clutch fork #3892632 and spring -
Post 590Clutch fork hardware and GM number list -
Post 683Clutch fork spring and rod attachment issue with headers
Post 823 Clutch fork spring and rod attachment issue with headers fixed
Post 960Coil spring tag Skips 68Z survivor -
Post 540Console gages original -
Post 279Console restoration pictures + (part numbers) and installed
Post 1138Console special nuts #3792287 -
Post 691Cowl insulation under dash pad (NOS) - purchased 1979 -
Post 414 &
419Cowl insulation under dash pad (NOS) - purchased 1979restored -
Post449Cowl insulation under dash pad rubber plugs original#3868790 -
Post595Cowl painted black - before paint
Post 140 &after paint -
Post150Cowl painted butternut yellow blend in -
Post 243Cowl panel seal #3927464
Post 963Cowl panel -Z28 stripe dimensions original -
Post 3&
963Cowl picture showing locations clips, lines, speedo, oil,grounds, etc. -
Post719Cowl reverse backup light wiring to cowl connector -
Post 726Cowl seal #3927464
Post 62Cowl stampings PTB
Post 692 &
698 (green)
Dash heater and defroster control panel restoration original-
Post 775Dash installed
Post 1111Dealership script, Roger Dean added to car
Post 1265Dimmer switch grommet original -
Post 745Disc brake caliper original 4 piston -
Post 163 &painted
Post 404Disc brake distribution block andpressure regulation valve -
Post 186Disc brake hose bracket -
Post 160Disc brake hoses (NOS) - stenciled -
Post 351Disc brake mounting plate original re-plated -
Post 249Disc brake shoe kit #5470879 -
Post 429Disc brake pressure regulation valve 68 to 69
Post 877&
880Distributor cap D308/D308R -
Post 594Distributor original #1111266 dated 7A25 -
Post 52 &
664Distributor vacuum lines -
Post 581Door arm rest pads, original vs. PUI
Post 1080Door glass hardware
Post 1053Door handle gaskets (NOS) #1154551 -
Post 377Door handle original thickness vs. other years -
Post 326Door handle re-chromed and #9709600 push button -
Post 374Door handle ready for installation -
Post 700Door hinge area painted
Post 20Door hinge bolts (3 different manufacturers) -
Post 20Door key lock and gaskets -
Post 809Door key lock original vs. Service replacements -
Post 1379Door latch originals and door latch rod covers -
Post 508&
1053Door latches painted
Post 1068Door light switches - original -
Post 700Door lock originalpush knob
Post 365Door mirror taking glass out for re-chrome -
Post 585Door mirror original date code 10-DMI-7 -
Post 43Door mirror original restored and installed
Post 1161Door rubber bumpers - original -
Post 700Door rubber bumpers (NOS) #4721222
Post 1094Door sill plates (NOS) with rivets purchased 1979 -
Post 810Door weather-stripping (NOS)
Post 1134Door window cranks -
Post 540 &
567Door window cranks assembly after re-chrome
Post 881Door window fuzzies -
Post 1077Drag link original blued -
Post 208Driveshaft paint markings after Evaporust bath -
Post 271Driveshaft paint markings installed
Post 1409Driveshaft yoke - paint markings -
Post 285 &restored
Post 426Driveshaft restored
- Post 322Drum brake hardware -
Post 393 &
395Drum brake wheel cylinders rear -
Post 276Emblems - fender (NOS) 302, bezel and Camaro
Post 959Emblems - fender original 302 emblems Eddie had taken off car late 60s
Post 1317Emblems- trunk lid Fisher #7752901 -
Post 1361Emergency brake cables -
Post 401 &hardware
413Emissions sticker radiator support
Post 1187,
1188,
Post 1238Engine assembly #3830711 head gaskets, pistons, heads, etc.-
Post 506Engine cam, Crane blueprint specification
Post 1130Engine compartment original 68Z (cook_dw) with air cowl plenum -
Post 1004Engine dress up starting -
Post 582 &
608Engine dyno sheet -
Post 531Engine head bolts original -
Post 481Engine mount #6258154 (not correct purchased 1979) -
Post 484Engine mount correct -
Post 500 &
Post 505Engine mount hardware original vs. reproduction -
Post 482 &
539Engine oil pan drain hole TR bolt -
Post 43Engine painting at plant picture -
Post 646Engine piston original -
Post 412Engine stamping pictures -
Post 168Engine with transmission going in subframe -
Post 735 &
736Exhaust Gardner installation
Post 1168Exhaust pipe hanger rear originals -
Post 554Fan shrouds, original vs. (NOS) Service replacement
Post 1087Fender side marker bezel differences
Post 70&
71Flasher signal Stat 175 -
Post 783 &
785Fuel pump AC40524 used on 68 Z/28s
Post 1260Fuel pump original bolts -
Post 201Fuel pump plate, black or bare metal
Post 872Fuses color coded
Post 1294Gas cap locking (NOS) #986970
Post 62Gas cap originals riveted handle -
Post 373Gas cap originals riveted handle look added to NOS cap -
Post 546Gas pedal #3920296 review -
Post 365Gas line clip #3881339 clip with screw #3886522 & #3841230-
Post 586Gas line clip #3881339 install how to -
Post 608Gas tank anti-rattle strips originals -
Post 269&
1143Gas tank filler neck cover and phosphate screw
Post 1014Gas tank filler neck hose and hardware -
Post 298 &
300Gas tank filler neck hose hardware clamps original -
Post302Gas tank filler neck installation -
Post 1014Gas tank installed
Post 1143Gas tank sending unit original vs. #19179532 Servicereplacement -
Post520Gas tank strap - original semi-gloss black -
Post 251Gas tank strap and bolts with nuts -
Post 268Gas tank strap original bolt vs. reproduction -
Post 275&
Post 425Glass quarter windows and trim
Post 1053Glass windshield with rear glass and trim
Post 1127 &
1128Glove box door Camaro script removal and parts
Post 905Grille end bracket installation with rivet
Post 1144Grille installation
Post 1117&
1152Grille matched for original look gray and painted
Post 1144Grille prep for paint (NOS purchased 1983) -
Post 957Ground at gauge cluster housing (speedo/tach) -
Post 1139Ground strap screws #9420415 -
Post 595Hardware #124829 Z-bar nut
Post 1315Hardware #272876 shackle nut phosphate
Post 1301Hardware #3831892 -
Post 427Hardware #3873852 beside #3747933 carb studs
Post 1013Hardware #3933052 10-24X1/2 AMK correct
Post 945Hardware #5959164 rear tail-light screws
Post 980Hardware #9418962 console screw
Post 1043Hardware #9420415 ground strap screws
Post 595Hardware #9780422 three different suppliers -
Post 748Hardware and fastener list by part number -
Post 1253Hardware- fender clips -
Post 302Hardware spoiler
Post 1087(Found later to be acorn nuts!)
Header gaskets made as GM originals -
Post 508&
1301Header GM hardware -
Post 1308&
1309Headers-Kustom reproduction -
Post 263&coated
Post 279Headlight buckets originalrestored
Post 1119Headlight electrical connectors original -
Post 309Headlight T3 date stamping original
Post 39Headlight T3 testing -
Post 884&installed
Post 1152Headliner installed -
Post 1080Heater box and core dated 67L -
Post 485Heater hose
Post 995& NCRS information
Post 1042Heater hose with GM logo picture taken Summer68 (cook_dw)(Note: Heater hose for 68 used GM logo & by early 69 models changed to grooved) -
Post 1004Hood bumpers - original vs. reproduction -
Post 1073Hood hinge #3910668 comparison original to Servicereplacement -
Post269&
270Hood hinge to fender screw differences
Post 1254,
1255 &
1256Hood hinge and latch restored -
Post 361Hood hinge hardware #9419301 -
Post 480Hood latch parts -
Post 256Horn relay restored -
Post 148Horns restored by horn works -
Post 170Horn screws original zinc -
Post 413Hose clamp original -
Post 365Idler arm original #3917581 and seal #5693027 beforeand after -
Post204Ignition coil bracket original vs. Service replacement -
Post 413Ignition coil comparison -
Post 492Ignition switch - pick it when you have no key
Post 1379Inner fenders NOS-layout for A-Arm flaps -
Post 1020Inner fenders NOS-drilling for stapling rubber shields & making staples
Post 1045Intake manifold bolts shouldered and non-shouldered -
Post 581Intake original #3017610 restored -
Post 664Intake oil fill tube cap - original vs. Service replacement-
Post 369Intake thermostat housing
Post 37Interior bucket seat catch stops restored
Post 1251 &
1261Interior carpet installation front
Post 735Interior carpet original tag
Post 4Interior door panel fuzzies (NOS) vs. reproduction
Post 1143Interior door panel installation
Post 1156&
1157Interior lace vs. reproduction
Post 1191Interior (NOS) package tray #7666129
Post 1134Interior pillar post seals original
Post 349Interior rear view mirror original restored
Post 1140Interior sail panels re-glued and installed
Post 1097Interior seat belts original -
Post 1142Interior seat belts - original Model 137 vs. Model 177
Post 1183Interior seat rear - Al Knoch issues
Post 1191Interior seat rear - correct burlap and spring & view from trunk
Post 1251Interior seat rear - correct original cover installed
Post 1297Interior seat track hardware original restored
Post 1191Interior sill plates (NOS) purchased 1979 with rivets
Post 1191&
1232Interior window - vent knob repair and put back on after chroming
Post 1303Judging Bow Tie results
Post 1232&
1238Keys-Briggs & Stratton -
Post 304&
1249Kick panels OER installed -
Post 709Leaf spring bushing - front #362108 -
Post 441Leaf spring comparison original vs. reproduction andinstalled -
Post441Leaf spring hardware original -
Post 402&
Post 441Leaf spring J-nuts safety issue -
Post 465Leaf spring - rubber #3908370 for spring eye -
Post 186&
Post 441Leaf spring shackle plates restored -
Post 442Leaf spring stampings -
Post 201License light fixture removed -
Post 275License light fixture original restored vs. Servicereplacement -
Post667Mirror - rear view original and Paragon replacement -
Post 214Muncie shift ball with Knob (NOS) #3922525
Post 1138Muncie shifter boot retainer ring screws
Post 1077Muncie shifter bracket original bolts installed
Post 1408Muncie shifter nuts with washers attach rods to transmission-
Post 748&
750Muncie shifter original Niagara orange cap -
Post 378Muncie shifter original handle re-chromed -
Post 374Muncie shifter rods BB vs. SBC -
Post 409Muncie shifter with console (under cover)
Post 1020Muncie shifter with stabilizer bar (Note: there were 3 different stabilizer bars used between engines and transmissions) -
Post 385&
409&
859Molding reveal
Post 1077Nova L78 came home again -
Post 674Oil dip sticks 68Z two versions
Post 1041Oil filter PF-25 original with embossed bottom -
Post 328Oil filter PF-25 and PF29 -
Post 666Oil Filter PF-29 correct for 1968 - NOS vs. Repro
Post 1312Oil filter stenciling -
Post 677 &
680Oil pan differences original vs. Service replacement -
Post 412Oil pan ready to paint -
Post 472Oil pan splash shield original round hole -
Post 412Oil pressure line and fitting link to CRG
Post 830Oil pressure line fitting to block original
Post 845Oil pressure line fitting installed -
Post 902Oil pressure line routing
Post 1020Paint 1ststep, Lonny washing to prepare forpaint -
Post 174Paint 2ndpictures of body after wet sand andbuff -
Post 289&
290Paint primer steps
Post 79,
85 &
97Paint Z/28 stripes layout
Post 1084 &
1087Paint Z/28 stripes original parts
Post 3&
963Paint Z/28 stripes painted on
Post 1144Parking light bulbs
Post 1146Parking light fender bezel -
Post 373Parking light grille original housing, lens, screws andgasket -
Post 334Parking light quarter panel installation and bolt up
Post 1014PCV - ventilation valve spun correct vs. Service replacement-
Post 369&
Post 633Plastic scratch remover Novus -
Post 634 &
639Plugs rubber rear quarter original #4805844 -
Post 419 and #4802102
Post 590Plugs rubber rear quarter original installed
Post 979Quarter window glass and seals original -
Post 596Radiator cap RC-15 original vs. reproduction -
Post 369Radiator cap RC-15 original 68 and 69 restored -
Post 508&
1098Radiator clutch fan stamped 11 2 67 SC -
Post 258Radiator petcock original WeatherheadCompany -
Post 298&
1094Radiator tag original -
Post 202&
1094Radio speaker AM front original -
Post 578Rag joint- 68 original on left 67 Corvette right one -
Post 140Rag joint restored -
Post 163Rally wheel DF showing two kinds font -
Post 430&
Post 607Rally wheel paint #1403 Krylon dull aluminum to argentsilver -
Post 520Rally wheel with tire micro weights -
Post 285&
Post 335Rally wheel with trim ring and centers (NOS) 1980
Post 1173Rally wheel valve stems -
Post 566&
Post 575Rear 12 bolt air vent - original vs. reproduction (nice)
Post 819Rear 12 bolt bumper rubber and hardware installed -
Post 442Rear 12 bolt stamping BV 1129 G1 -
Post 169Rear 12 bold hardware - #3930052 cushion and installation -
Post 445Rear 12 bolt ring gear dated 11/67 and axles
Post 116Rear 12 bolt U-bolts -
Post 429&
Post 441Rear 12 bolt yoke -
Post 369, withlike new slinger -
Post377Rear glass interior trim painted
Post 979Roger Dean emblem
Post 848Rocker panel molding (NOS)
Post 78Rust Prevention Magic -
Post 375Seal #3921853 and clip (LH) below master cylinder original
Post 957Seal #3921853 and clip (LH) below master cylinder installed
Post 963Seal seamer - cowl -
Post 140Shock absorber rear and cap Original
Post 979Shock absorber rear installed picture
Post 1409Smog pump set-up (not used) -
Post 319Spark plug wire loom - left side -
Post 373&
979Spark plugs AC43 comparison -
Post 300Speedometer cable CA andFB plug original -
Post 510Speedometer cable clips original -
Post 511,
523&
1408Spoiler front
Post 1158,
1170 &
1252Spoiler front screw location with dimensions to AIM for reference
Post 1252Spoiler front screws phosphate
Post 1301Spoiler rear installed with acorn nuts
Post 1170Spoiler rear acorn nuts original 7/16 inch height
Post 1330Stabilizer link hardware differences -
Post 195Stampings body panel parts -
Post 138Starter brace original vs. Service replacement -
Post 565Starter painting per John Pirkle Jr. and NCRS link -
Post 627Starter solenoid cap brown vs. black -
Post 630Steering arms and knuckles #3902519 and#3902520 originalmarkings -
Post155&
Post 156Steering box nut and washer phosphate
Post 1302&
1407Steering box original with RSC cover bolts -
Post 253Steering box original with date code 3567 (12/22/67) -
Post 594Steering knuckles restored with paint markings -
Post 262Steering rag joint installed -
Post 800Steering tie rods
Post 1176Steering wheel original
Post 936&
937Subframe
Post 105&
107Subframe assembly -
Post 287Subframe body mount - #3901361, #3928380 and #1408366
Post 158Subframe body mount washer #3901365 -
Post 365Subframe bolts originals restored -
Post 252Subframe bolt and washers as installed -
Post 795&
1409Subframe mount #3 taping -
Post 262&
1301Subframe mounts to body and install -
Post 752Subframe painted -
Post 138&
Post 140Sunvisor brackets original re-chromed -
Post 374Suspension andsteering component finished pictures
Post 1407 &
1408Tachometer Tic-Toc-Tach original -
Post 279&
Post 335Taillight bezel gaskets - original -
Post 275Taillight bezel installed
Post 1014Taillight bezels re-chromed -
Post 374Taillight bezels restored -
Post 513Taillight bulb connectors original -
Post 310Taillight lens wick, seals and screws #5959164
Post 980Temperature sending units (three types)
Post 1098Temperature sending units (original type) and connector
Post 1111Timing gear cover original bolts -
Post 201Tire - Goodyear Wide Tread January 68 dated -
Post 535Tire pressure sticker - original on glove box door
Post 52&
905Tire jack shaft re-plated -
Post 249Tire valve stem length and Schrader cap -
Post 535Transmission bell housing original(Note paint & yellow crayon mark)
Post 36Transmission cross-member Muncie shifter -
Post 302&
& 361Transmission drain plug W-
Post 45Transmission rebuild
Post 126Transmission reverse back--up light switch cover plate - original with stamping
Post 902Transmission reverse back-up light switch holder #3864296original -
Post397Transmission reverse back-up light wiring to cowl connector-
Post 726Transmission shift levers and AIM back-up switch -
Post 714Transmission stamping P8T29 December 29, 1967
Post 45 &
231Trim - wheel well and rocker spears (#3904540) installed
Post 1151Trunk bumper jack shaft re-plated
Post 249&
1187Trunk bumper jack UN hook
Post 1187Trunk gas tank neck cover - original -
Post 251Trunk lid Posi glued and jacking instructions on
Post 1161Trunk lid - removal of washer marks -
Post 350Trunk lid rubber bumper #4721222
Post 86Trunk lock retainer and screw
Post 1048,
1053&
1065Trunk shock cap original vs. reproduction-
Post 423Trunk spare tire holder andoriginalwing nut vs. reproduction
Post 1187Trunk spatter 1stattempt (wrong) -
Post 243Trunk spatter 2nd attempt (correct)
Post 964Trunk weatherstripping - original type with string and later NOS
Post 1098Trunk wiring harness clip installed
Post 1068U-Joints originals
Post 861Upper control arm washer - original to reproduction -
Post 241Valve cover grommet #14091870 -
Post 626Valve covers (NOS) purchased 1979 -
Post 483Vin hidden cowl painted -
Post 10 &
150Voltage regulator restored dated 7M -
Post 148Water pump by-pass hose being painted -
Post 941&
964Water pump original hose fittings re-plated -
Post 249Water pump Zinc fittings ground strap with heater hose elbow -
Post 1309Wheel house preparation
Post 106Wheel stud - original -
Post 182Window sticker reproduction
Post 1261 &
1265Windshield washer bottle cap and hose original
Post 327&
1119Windshield washer pump original #4912365 vs. later #4919332 -
Post 225Windshield washer pump restored -
Post 270Wiper arm blades correct-
Post 886,
895,
898&
899Wiper arm mechanism before after Evaporust -
Post 258Wiper motor original dated 35167 -
Post 520Wiper motor original #5045441 and how to test
Post 900Wiper motor original #5045441 and stenciled date code
Post 902Wiring harness - engine connector (has wrong yellow zincbolt) -
Post 809Wiring harness - engine connector with correct clear zinc bolt
Post 820Wiring harness engine - original alternator boot, push inpins black -
Post344Wiring harness - engine - original push in plugs black
Post 1119Wiring harness junction block - original restored -
Post 366Wiring harness - trunk original vs. reproduction -
Post 311Wiring harness - trunk installation of clips
Post 1014Wiring harness - trunk ground screw Zinc
Post 1014Wiring harness - trunk ready for installation -
Post 501
