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cook_dw

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Speedometer Cable Codes
« on: September 06, 2022, 03:27:19 PM »
I'd like to start a research thread on speedometer cables.  Please add your info below so we can try to determine which cables were used for which applications. 

Speedometer Cable Data

Example:

Build date:  01/69
Plant:  NOR / LOS
Stamp Code: CA / CB / ??
Grommet Stamp:  RP / FB / ??
Engine: L35
Transmission: M20
Final Gear Ratio: 3.55P (P = Posi, NP = Non Posi)

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Re: Speedometer Cable Codes
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2022, 03:56:17 PM »
Build date 8/28/1969
plant Norwood
stamp CF
grommet ?
Engine L35
Trans TH400
Gears 3.07 non posi CBL
See America's First, Chevrolet

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1969 SS396 Yellow/Yellow 08E Norwood born 8/28/1969 pnt 76E. Purchased April 1981

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Re: Speedometer Cable Codes
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2022, 05:02:05 PM »
build date 01B
plant Los Angeles
Stamp CT
Grommet ?
Engine ss350
Trans TH350
Gears 3.07 non BL
See America's First, Chevrolet

1968 Z/28 Corvette Bronze. Black Hounds Tooth. 02E Los Angeles born 3/13/1968 pnt OO. Purchased March 1976
1969 SS396 Yellow/Yellow 08E Norwood born 8/28/1969 pnt 76E. Purchased April 1981

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Re: Speedometer Cable Codes
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2022, 05:13:22 PM »
Thanks Joe!

Keep them coming!

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Re: Speedometer Cable Codes
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2022, 05:48:00 PM »
Waiting on Guy with his 375hp, m22 car. My z has a replacement...Joe
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1968 Z/28 Corvette Bronze. Black Hounds Tooth. 02E Los Angeles born 3/13/1968 pnt OO. Purchased March 1976
1969 SS396 Yellow/Yellow 08E Norwood born 8/28/1969 pnt 76E. Purchased April 1981

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Re: Speedometer Cable Codes
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2022, 10:41:24 PM »
Build Date: 9/26/69
Plant: Norwood
Stamp: CW
Grommet: ?
Engine: L72
Trans: M22
Gears: 4.10 posi BE
1969 427 COPO Camaro Lemans Blue/Black, M22 4 speed, 15,500 original miles

cook_dw

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Re: Speedometer Cable Codes
« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2022, 11:10:28 PM »
Awesome. Thank you Jim.  Just a heads up to anyone else I don’t need the actual date it left the plant but just the build date on the trim tag.  Thanks again and keep them coming!

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Re: Speedometer Cable Codes
« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2022, 03:18:35 AM »
1968
Build date: 01B
Plant: NOR
Stamp Code: CA
Grommet Stamp: FB
Engine: Z28
Transmission: M21
Final Gear Ratio: 4.10P
Post #510 below
https://www.camaros.net/threads/time-for-another-68-z-28-to-be-restored.182584/page-26#post-1707377
Chick
68 Z/28 NOR 01B Orig motor/trans/rear
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68 Corv 427/400 Orig motor
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R 68Z build- http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182584

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Re: Speedometer Cable Codes
« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2022, 03:44:49 PM »
Here's a two for one! Double stamp.
69 Z NOR
08C
Stamp(s) CH and CX
M22

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Re: Speedometer Cable Codes
« Reply #9 on: September 07, 2022, 04:33:30 PM »
Here's a two for one! Double stamp.
69 Z NOR
08C
Stamp(s) CH and CX
M22

Aug of 68 or Aug 69?

Also differential ratio and code if you know what it was originally.?.


1968
Build date: 01B
Plant: NOR
Stamp Code: CA
Grommet Stamp: FB
Engine: Z28
Transmission: M21
Final Gear Ratio: 4.10P
Post #510 below
https://www.camaros.net/threads/time-for-another-68-z-28-to-be-restored.182584/page-26#post-1707377

Thanks Chick!

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Re: Speedometer Cable Codes
« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2022, 05:32:42 PM »
08C '69 X33 D80 Sorry, I don't know original rear.

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Re: Speedometer Cable Codes
« Reply #11 on: September 07, 2022, 05:38:05 PM »
That's ok and thanks for the info.

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Re: Speedometer Cable Codes
« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2022, 06:03:13 PM »
Still looking for more examples.  Thanks!

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Re: Speedometer Cable Codes
« Reply #13 on: October 04, 2022, 12:30:12 AM »
Guy's 375hp, M22 3.73, Norwood car uses a "CF". April built....Joe
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1968 Z/28 Corvette Bronze. Black Hounds Tooth. 02E Los Angeles born 3/13/1968 pnt OO. Purchased March 1976
1969 SS396 Yellow/Yellow 08E Norwood born 8/28/1969 pnt 76E. Purchased April 1981

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Re: Speedometer Cable Codes
« Reply #14 on: October 04, 2022, 11:41:04 AM »
Thanks!