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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #345 on: May 30, 2023, 02:29:22 PM »
Photos 708 - 710 - Harness installed into the clip under the dash and installed into the tail light housings.

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #346 on: May 30, 2023, 02:30:10 PM »
Photos 711 - 712 - side markers

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #347 on: May 30, 2023, 02:32:42 PM »
Finally once all was installed I wired up the car to a battery and tested all the connections including the headlight harness.


Photos 713 - 716 - Headlights,  side marker & license plate light.

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #348 on: May 30, 2023, 02:34:07 PM »
And the last for today.

Photo 717 - Tail light

Photo 718 - Brake light

Photos 719 - Reverse light

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #349 on: May 30, 2023, 07:00:27 PM »
That side markers is the rear one?

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #350 on: May 30, 2023, 07:47:29 PM »
Yes as the fronts are near the headlights. No doghouse on the car and the sub is out.

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #351 on: May 30, 2023, 11:38:00 PM »
Great Reference photos of the :stringy LA GMAD trunk spatter version paint.
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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #352 on: May 31, 2023, 12:09:26 PM »
Got the package tray installed and glued into place as well as the rear belts.  Ignore the bunched up carpet.  It was from my big ass rooting around wrestling with belts.

Photo 720 - Package tray

Photos 721 - Rear belts

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #353 on: May 31, 2023, 12:27:30 PM »
While on belts I had previously cleaned up the retractor side of the fronts but still needed to clean the clip sides.


Photos 722 - 724 - Lap belts before cleaning.

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #354 on: May 31, 2023, 12:33:42 PM »
I went with my ole tried and true method of cleaning.  Citrus degreaser and a blue scotchbrite pad.  If you decide to do this make sure not to bare down on it while cleaning.  Let the degreaser do the work and just massage it into the material.  Rinse and towel dry and hang up to air dry.


Photos 725 - 728 - Belts after cleaning.
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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #355 on: June 01, 2023, 12:07:10 PM »
Finished up the trimming the carpet, installed the firewall trim cover, kick panels and seal plates.  I'm pretty happy with the results of the carpet.  Ordered ACC from Speedway Motors for right at $200 with free shipping.  Lays nice and very little needed to be trimmed.  I actually like the fact the dimmer switch grommet wasn't installed as it allowed for a cleaner fit.


Photos 729 - 730 - As mentioned carpet, trim cover, kick panels and seal plates installed.

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #356 on: June 01, 2023, 12:08:46 PM »
Photos 731 - 732 - Cont.


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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #357 on: June 01, 2023, 12:11:58 PM »
Photos 733 - 735 - Cont.

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #358 on: June 02, 2023, 12:58:06 PM »
Photo 736 - 737 - E brake assembly installed.

Photo 738 - Confirming dome light works as it should

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Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro
« Reply #359 on: June 05, 2023, 02:28:22 PM »
Bentley came through with the backup light socket.  Got it cleaned up and installed.  Now both backups work.  Ignore the led light as I didn't have a standard on hand when testing.

Photos 739 -740 - Socket

 

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