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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #75 on: January 02, 2022, 11:32:06 PM »
Photo 139 - 141 - Passenger rear side marker light installed

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #76 on: January 02, 2022, 11:35:25 PM »
Photo 142 - 144 - Misc trunk photos

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #77 on: January 02, 2022, 11:39:16 PM »
Photo 145 - 147 - Misc trunk

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #78 on: January 04, 2022, 01:05:53 PM »
148 - 150 - Reinstalled tail light housings

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #79 on: January 04, 2022, 01:07:40 PM »
151 - 153 - Clamps sending unit to main fuel line.  Note black spray from blackout of tank.

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #80 on: January 04, 2022, 01:12:02 PM »
154 - 156 - Screws for the fill tube ring and flange.  These were NOT re-zinc'd.  Only cleaned.


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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #81 on: January 04, 2022, 01:13:48 PM »
157 - 158 - Trunk front corners

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #82 on: January 04, 2022, 01:16:32 PM »
159 - 160 - Trunk, Pass qtr, Drvr qtr date codes T49, H48, H4? (0, 2, 3, 6, 9)

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #83 on: January 04, 2022, 01:17:27 PM »
161 - 162 Dash face after #7 application

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #84 on: January 04, 2022, 01:25:33 PM »
163 - 165 - Glovebox and tire pressure decal

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #85 on: January 04, 2022, 03:39:28 PM »
While Im adding photos this morning here is the top of dash as you can see the texture that is applied and the break lines.

Photo 166 - 168 - Top of dash suede finish

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #86 on: January 04, 2022, 03:40:24 PM »
Lasts ones for today.  More interior and trunk before cleaning.

Photo 169 - 171 - Interior and trunk before

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #87 on: January 05, 2022, 05:28:46 PM »
Not certain if this is original spray on the heater box cover but its consistent all over it and the blower motor.

Photo 172 - 173 - Heater box cover and blower motor before cleaning

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #88 on: January 05, 2022, 05:30:45 PM »
Photo 174 - 175 - Cover and motor after


I will probably go at the cover with thinner or reducer once I can confirm this isn't original.  We don't need another gas tank mishap..   ;)

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #89 on: January 05, 2022, 05:34:39 PM »
Photo 176 - 177 - Closeups of date & part number