Author Topic: 1968 SS hood ornaments (Read 123632 times)

KurtS · « **on:** March 01, 2010, 10:56:34 PM »

The site says: For the 1968 model year, the chromed hood trim for SS396 changed from the simulated finned cooler to a set of simulated carburetor velocity stacks. The early 1968 model year SS350 continued to receive the 1967-style finned hood trim, but the SS350 trim transitioned to the velocity stack trim as the year progressed.

I'd like to have some data to document when the SS hood changed from the finned ornaments to the velocity stacks.
So, looking for data from original 1968 SS cars:
Build date, SS350 or SS396, finned or stacks, which plant.

Results (data in one of the last posts):
SS350 used finned up through Oct. So far, all Nov SS350 have stacks.
SS396 used stacks all of 68.

It would be good to find some LOS SS350 cars built in November to confirm what they used.

Thanks!

gro51 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 02, 2010, 01:28:05 AM »

04A, SS350, stacks

vtfb68 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 02, 2010, 02:24:05 AM »

O5C, 396, Stacks.
VT

ernies 68 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 02, 2010, 02:37:16 AM »

03b, ss/rs 350. stacks

WayneinNZ · « **Reply #4 on:** March 02, 2010, 09:57:47 AM »

04D, SS350, Stacks

Daytona Yellow 69 Z/28 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2010, 06:19:44 PM »

05D, SS/RS 396, Stacks

L78-Z28-BRENT · « **Reply #6 on:** March 08, 2010, 03:27:59 AM »

03C. SS396, STACKS

rat pack · « **Reply #7 on:** March 09, 2010, 02:42:56 PM »

10E LOS car has stacks, 12B NOR car has stacks, both SS396.................RatPack..............

KurtS · « **Reply #8 on:** March 10, 2010, 02:14:43 AM »

Thanks guys! Tabulated:

SS350
03B stacks
04A stacks
04D stacks

SS396
10E stacks
12B stacks
03C stacks
05C stacks
05D stacks

Looks like we are in need of some early 68 SS data.

bertfam · « **Reply #9 on:** March 10, 2010, 02:35:17 AM »

Kurt, I've had a few 68 SS-350's over the years, but I don't remember the build dates on any of them except one. It was a 09D car and it had fins. It was also an LA car. Don't ask me why I happen to remember this one, because I don't know!

Ed

1968RSZ28 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 10, 2010, 06:29:02 AM »

Quote from: bertfam on March 10, 2010, 02:35:17 AM

Kurt, I've had a few 68 SS-350's over the years, but I don't remember the build dates on any of them except one. It was a 09D car and it had fins. It was also an LA car. Don't ask me why I happen to remember this one, because I don't know!

Ed

Thanks Ed! Data added below...

SS350
09D fins
03B stacks
04A stacks
04D stacks

SS396
10E stacks
12B stacks
03C stacks
05C stacks
05D stacks

Paul

JohnKY · « **Reply #11 on:** March 10, 2010, 11:49:04 AM »

10D = Fins

1968RSZ28 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 10, 2010, 03:04:33 PM »

Quote from: JohnKY on March 10, 2010, 11:49:04 AM

10D = Fins

Thanks John, 350 or 396?

Paul

JohnKY · « **Reply #13 on:** March 10, 2010, 05:23:14 PM »

SS350 Norwood

1968RSZ28 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 10, 2010, 09:09:20 PM »

Quote from: JohnKY on March 10, 2010, 11:49:04 AM

10D = Fins

Quote from: JohnKY on March 10, 2010, 05:23:14 PM

SS350 Norwood

Thanks John! Data added below...

SS350
09D fins
10D fins
03B stacks
04A stacks
04D stacks

SS396
10E stacks
12B stacks
03C stacks
05C stacks
05D stacks

Paul

169INDY · « **Reply #15 on:** March 11, 2010, 03:18:26 AM »

Jim Here:

So, looking for data from original 1968 SS cars:
Build date, SS350 or SS396, finned or stacks

My Car 12E, SS396, LOS, Stacked!

JFW

1968RSZ28 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 11, 2010, 08:39:25 AM »

Quote from: 169INDY on March 11, 2010, 03:18:26 AM

Jim Here:

So, looking for data from original 1968 SS cars:
Build date, SS350 or SS396, finned or stacks

My Car 12E, SS396, LOS, Stacked!

Thanks Jim! Data added below...

SS350
09D fins
10D fins
03B stacks
04A stacks
04D stacks

SS396
10E stacks
12B stacks
12E stacks
03C stacks
05C stacks
05D stacks

Paul

Rack Man · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2010, 05:17:00 AM »

03A.....NOR....SS350.....Stacks

Dan

LB68SS350 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2010, 05:35:03 AM »

03D NOR SS350 Stacks

Steve68 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2010, 03:32:20 PM »

SS350
09D fins
10D fins
03A stacks
03B stacks
03D stacks
04A stacks
04D stacks

SS396
10E stacks
12B stacks
12E stacks
03C stacks
05C stacks
05D stacks

Thanks guys!

gro51 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 13, 2010, 03:38:13 PM »

Kurt, I'm wondering if we should go back and ask everyone who responded whether their Camaro is a Norwood or LA car? Would it make a difference?

grampz · « **Reply #21 on:** March 13, 2010, 03:45:18 PM »

nov build I think it's 11b 350 stacks

1968RSZ28 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 14, 2010, 03:56:04 AM »

Quote from: grampz on March 13, 2010, 03:45:18 PM

nov build I think it's 11b 350 stacks

Grampz -

Would you please verify the build date? Thanks in advance!

Paul

KurtS · « **Reply #23 on:** March 14, 2010, 04:04:13 AM »

Quote from: gro51 on March 13, 2010, 03:38:13 PM

Kurt, I'm wondering if we should go back and ask everyone who responded whether their Camaro is a Norwood or LA car? Would it make a difference?

Yes, the plant will make a difference. But only on the cars in the transition timeframe.
Grampz, which plant?

It looks like we really need data on cars from the first 3 months of 68 - Sept, Oct, and Nov.
Also be interesting to have some more early 396 data to confirm that they actually used stacks at the beginning of 68 production.

Having a post with a summation every other post takes up a lot of space. No biggie, but don't be offended if I delete or edit down some of the older summation posts.

Thanks guys!

gro51 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 14, 2010, 01:08:18 PM »

Kurt, mine is the 04A 350, stacks, below. It's a norwood car.

68 SS 350 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 16, 2010, 05:10:31 AM »

SS350 10B FINS...

Pic on other site under my profile, 1st Generation RS/SS

68 SS 350 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 16, 2010, 05:14:31 AM »

sorry...10B SS350 fin and LOS car

rat pack · « **Reply #27 on:** March 16, 2010, 01:42:22 PM »

Kurt, vin to this car sent to you.............. 09E NOR 8N319*** SS396 has stacks....................RatPack.......................

KurtS · « **Reply #28 on:** March 16, 2010, 01:52:36 PM »

As Troy reminded me, the documentation shows the 396 was supposed to have stacks from the start of 68. So far, the cars support this.
So, we're back to the original question: when did the SS350 transition to the stacks? It looks like Oct-Nov timeframe, but the plants may have different timing. More data will help tell the story.

SS350
09D fins LOS
10B fins LOS
10D fins NOR
11B stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03B stacks NOR
03D stacks
04A stacks NOR
04D stacks

SS396
09E stacks NOR
10E stacks
12B stacks
12E stacks
03C stacks
05C stacks
05D stacks

Thanks guys!

grampz · « **Reply #29 on:** March 16, 2010, 11:38:50 PM »

the car is in storage about 10 miles out in the country . I will get it asap. It is a norwood build

ernies 68 · « **Reply #30 on:** March 17, 2010, 03:16:17 AM »

kurt, mine is a norwood built car also 03b

barraza · « **Reply #31 on:** March 23, 2010, 05:05:30 PM »

11E norwood 350 - stacks

KurtS · « **Reply #32 on:** March 24, 2010, 02:27:00 AM »

Thanks, slowly narrowing it down and confirming.

SS350
09D fins LOS
10B fins LOS
10D fins NOR
11B stacks NOR
11E stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03B stacks NOR
03D stacks
04A stacks NOR
04D stacks

SS396
09E stacks NOR
10E stacks
12B stacks
12E stacks
03C stacks
05C stacks
05D stacks

edwmck · « **Reply #33 on:** March 26, 2010, 02:23:43 AM »

ss350 do not remember the exact build date,But I know it was an early build. It has Finns

edwmck · « **Reply #34 on:** March 26, 2010, 02:26:59 AM »

Sorry it was also a Norwood built car

KurtS · « **Reply #35 on:** March 26, 2010, 02:43:31 AM »

Do you know what the VIN was? I can guess the date from that.

edwmck · « **Reply #36 on:** April 04, 2010, 02:55:03 AM »

ss350 vin # 124378N325427 Fins

plumL78 · « **Reply #37 on:** April 16, 2010, 01:39:38 PM »

I know where there is an orig. one owner SS 350 that has fins. I Think it an oct build with a white Trim tag.

1968RSZ28 · « **Reply #38 on:** April 17, 2010, 05:26:30 AM »

SS350
09D fins LOS
10B fins LOS
10B fins NOR
10D fins NOR
11B stacks NOR
11E stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03B stacks NOR
03D stacks
04A stacks NOR
04D stacks

SS396
09E stacks NOR
10E stacks
12B stacks
12E stacks
01D stacks LOS
03C stacks
05C stacks
05D stacks

Paul

rat pack · « **Reply #39 on:** April 17, 2010, 02:48:01 PM »

From the information compiled so far, it looks like the ornaments were changed to the "stack" design for the L48's shortly after the drawing in the AIM was changed on 11-6-67.................RatPack...................

KurtS · « **Reply #40 on:** April 18, 2010, 03:04:31 AM »

Thanks! I added it.

There's a large disconnect between what happened in the plant and when AIM drawings were done. But here is does seem the timing was about the same.
Oct 350 cars have the fins, Nov cars have the stacks. It will take more data to confirm and improve the resolution (i.e. what week).....

another kurt s · « **Reply #41 on:** April 22, 2010, 08:23:11 PM »

09D Los 68 RS/SS FINS

noschevys · « **Reply #42 on:** July 05, 2010, 10:54:32 AM »

07C Norwood 68 SS/RS 350 Stacks

GI JOE · « **Reply #43 on:** July 06, 2010, 12:12:04 AM »

04B ss396 stacks

grampz · « **Reply #44 on:** September 10, 2010, 11:08:22 PM »

I was able to confirm the car 11B Norwood RS/SS 350 with stacks. I can provide additional info if needed

Passin Through · « **Reply #45 on:** February 01, 2011, 01:33:54 PM »

11A NOR, SS 350, Vin 124378N340537, stacks

KurtS · « **Reply #46 on:** February 01, 2011, 02:44:04 PM »

Thanks Jeff! That's a key piece of data for this discussion. And welcome to the forum!

SS350
09D fins LOS
09D fins LOS
10B fins LOS
10B fins NOR
10D fins NOR
11A stacks NOR
11B stacks NOR
11E stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03B stacks NOR
03D stacks
04A stacks NOR
04D stacks
07C stacks NOR

SS396
09E stacks NOR
10E stacks
12B stacks
12E stacks
01D stacks LOS
03C stacks
04B stacks
05C stacks
05D stacks

Oregonjam · « **Reply #47 on:** February 02, 2011, 04:10:42 AM »

SS 350
07D Stacks NOR

69 4 Speed · « **Reply #48 on:** February 03, 2011, 08:39:59 PM »

I no longer own the car but it was a NOR O2B 68 396 car and it had stacks.

KurtS · « **Reply #49 on:** February 04, 2011, 09:32:50 PM »

Thanks! And I added a 10C SS350 car to the data.

terry d · « **Reply #50 on:** March 01, 2011, 09:18:08 PM »

11c ss396,stacks

1968RSZ28 · « **Reply #51 on:** April 06, 2011, 03:56:08 PM »

08E Norwood SS350 = fins

Paul

68 RS/SS Ragtop · « **Reply #52 on:** April 20, 2011, 05:19:55 AM »

Wow, very cool detective work. I have a 03C ss350 NOR =stacks. I've havd plenty of people tell me I had the wrong louvers. All I knew was that late build 350's had stacks, now I can tell them which month it changed.

DelGratta · « **Reply #53 on:** May 01, 2011, 04:02:01 AM »

10D LOS SS396/325 (p552 chassis date) stacks

KurtS · « **Reply #54 on:** May 01, 2011, 04:47:52 AM »

Thanks! Updating the results:
SS350
08E fins LOS
...........................<cropped>

1968RSZ28 · « **Reply #55 on:** May 01, 2011, 11:47:30 PM »

Quote from: KurtS on May 01, 2011, 04:47:52 AM

Thanks! Updating the results:
SS350
08E fins LOS

Quote from: 1968RSZ28 on April 06, 2011, 03:56:08 PM

08E Norwood SS350 = fins

Paul

You almost got it, Kurt...

Paul

KurtS · « **Reply #56 on:** May 02, 2011, 03:45:40 AM »

Geesum, this shouldn't be that tough.... Fixed. Thanks!

SS350
08E fins NOR
09D fins LOS
09D fins LOS
10B fins LOS
10B fins NOR
10C fins NOR
10D fins NOR
11A stacks NOR
11B stacks NOR
11E stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03B stacks NOR
03C stacks NOR
03D stacks
04A stacks NOR
04D stacks
07C stacks NOR
07D stacks NOR

SS396
09E stacks NOR
10D stacks LOS
10E stacks
11C stacks
12B stacks
12E stacks
01D stacks LOS
02B stacks NOR
03C stacks
04B stacks
05C stacks
05D stacks

68Zproject · « **Reply #57 on:** May 09, 2011, 11:08:19 PM »

I can now say vin 124378L333691 stacks, SS350.

RGwiz · « **Reply #58 on:** June 17, 2011, 08:24:29 PM »

'68 SS/rs 350 01A NOR...stacks

RESchreib · « **Reply #59 on:** January 03, 2012, 02:29:20 AM »

Sorry for being late into this post but, I'm a newbie...

SS 396

08D Nor - Stacks

KurtS · « **Reply #60 on:** January 11, 2012, 05:42:42 AM »

Nice, an early 396 car.
Updating:
SS350
08E fins NOR
09D fins LOS
09D fins LOS
10B fins LOS
10B fins NOR
10C fins NOR
10D fins NOR
11A stacks NOR
11B stacks NOR
11E stacks NOR
01A stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03B stacks NOR
03C stacks NOR
03D stacks NOR & LOS
04A stacks NOR
04D stacks
07C stacks NOR
07D stacks NOR

SS396
08D stacks NOR
09E stacks NOR
10D stacks LOS
10E stacks
11C stacks
12B stacks
12E stacks
01D stacks LOS
02B stacks NOR
03C stacks
04B stacks
05C stacks
05D stacks

Vintage Car Services · « **Reply #61 on:** January 11, 2012, 11:10:13 PM »

Stacks were all made by Master Cast in Howell Michigan. Out of business now.
V.C.S.

KurtS · « **Reply #62 on:** January 20, 2012, 07:13:48 AM »

Thanks!
I thought they were bought out by Alpha-Tech? I doubt they still have the dies though....

Charley · « **Reply #63 on:** February 08, 2012, 05:53:17 PM »

03A Nor SS 350 stacks

kdjZ28 · « **Reply #64 on:** April 14, 2012, 02:29:01 PM »

68 SS 396 L78 - 01A stacks

KurtS · « **Reply #65 on:** April 15, 2012, 04:03:41 AM »

Updating:
SS350
08E fins NOR
09D fins LOS
09D fins LOS
10B fins LOS
10B fins NOR
10C fins NOR
10D fins NOR
11A stacks NOR
11B stacks NOR
11E stacks NOR
01A stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03B stacks NOR
03C stacks NOR
03D stacks NOR & LOS
04A stacks NOR
04D stacks
07C stacks NOR
07D stacks NOR

SS396
08D stacks NOR
09E stacks NOR
10D stacks LOS
10E stacks
11C stacks
12B stacks
12E stacks
01A stacks
01D stacks LOS
02B stacks NOR
03C stacks
04B stacks
05C stacks
05D stacks

Jesse James · « **Reply #66 on:** April 29, 2012, 08:26:03 AM »

12B Los SS350 L48 Stacks

bowtie68iho · « **Reply #67 on:** May 17, 2012, 11:26:07 PM »

68 SS350, 03C stacks NOR

tinman75 · « **Reply #68 on:** July 05, 2012, 02:51:44 PM »

10d nor l48 1968. fins

1968RSZ28 · « **Reply #69 on:** August 23, 2012, 08:03:12 PM »

10D LOS SS350 (8L309348) = fins

Paul

KurtS · « **Reply #70 on:** September 09, 2012, 07:35:49 PM »

Updating:
SS350
08E fins NOR
09D fins LOS
09D fins LOS
10B fins LOS
10B fins NOR
10C fins NOR
10D fins NOR
10D fins NOR
10D fins LOS
11A stacks NOR
11B stacks NOR
11E stacks NOR
12B stacks LOS
01A stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03B stacks NOR
03C stacks NOR
03C stacks NOR
03D stacks NOR & LOS
04A stacks NOR
04D stacks
07C stacks NOR
07D stacks NOR

SS396
08D stacks NOR
09E stacks NOR
10D stacks LOS
10E stacks
11C stacks
12B stacks
12E stacks
01A stacks
01D stacks LOS
02B stacks NOR
03C stacks
04B stacks
05C stacks
05D stacks

GI JOE · « **Reply #71 on:** November 02, 2012, 06:27:03 AM »

I hate to do this but I think this is going to snow ball...

Has anyone noticed there are two types of SS Stacks??? One my cars I have a set where the square stacks are chrome all the way to the base and another car where the chrome only goes about 1/4" down... I'll have to post photos later... but I think both have the correct part numbers...

bluess350 · « **Reply #72 on:** May 28, 2013, 06:37:36 PM »

I just found this site. Don't know if you're still compiling but mines a 68 ss350 01A NOR stacks.

ko-lek-tor · « **Reply #73 on:** July 02, 2013, 02:39:47 AM »

[/quote]

Quote from: bluess350 on May 28, 2013, 06:37:36 PM

I just found this site. Don't know if you're still compiling but mines a 68 ss350 01A NOR stacks.

Welcome aboard there blueSS350. Just remember that when submitting information to this part of site, that it means you can confirm your car came originally this way. If you bought it restored there is no way to confirm it is authentic. You will find these replies invaluable to cronical when changes occurred. Hope you get as much enjoyment and information as I and others have and feel free to ask about things that affect your cars accuracy. Again, glad you found the site. there is a wealth of info and some real super Camaro fans here.

firstgenaddict · « **Reply #74 on:** March 19, 2014, 09:25:19 PM »

Quote from: GI JOE on November 02, 2012, 06:27:03 AM

I hate to do this but I think this is going to snow ball...

Has anyone noticed there are two types of SS Stacks??? One my cars I have a set where the square stacks are chrome all the way to the base and another car where the chrome only goes about 1/4" down... I'll have to post photos later... but I think both have the correct part numbers...

Can you post a photo illustrating the differences?
I have looked at the stacks I have and can not understand whether the difference you speak of it a difference in the black paint application or a different design.

vtfb68 · « **Reply #75 on:** March 19, 2014, 10:13:28 PM »

Sounds like paint. I have a set of what I think are 68 fins (as opossed to 67 fins) that have a drain like the 68 stacks. I do not have any 67's or Nova's to compair.
Anybody have knowledge of a differance, or a picture of the bottom of 67 fins?
VT

enio45 · « **Reply #76 on:** March 22, 2014, 01:32:52 AM »

Orig stacks have a flat silver paint on the base inside the stack area....I have several old nos ones that shows this......

firstgenaddict · « **Reply #77 on:** March 22, 2014, 01:52:19 AM »

Is this what you're talking about Ed?

enio45 · « **Reply #78 on:** March 22, 2014, 02:46:21 AM »

exactly.....thanks james

Camarocards · « **Reply #79 on:** March 28, 2014, 01:25:16 AM »

Here is what I have. Top photo = Original, Bottom photo = NOS (still in box).

Bob

firstgenaddict · « **Reply #80 on:** March 28, 2014, 03:01:03 PM »

Do they appear to have silver paint in the area or is it a textured surface?
It also looks as though the matte silver comes all the way to the top on the outside of the stacks, is this correct?

BTW the inner black out in the bottom of the stacks appears to be anodized aluminum in the originals, are the NOS ones the same?

Camarocards · « **Reply #81 on:** March 29, 2014, 12:45:34 AM »

The outside of the stacks are painted matte silver right up to the top of the stacks. The insides are chrome plated. The base around the stacks are also chrome plated. It's difficult to capture in a photo but there is just a very small amount of overspray where the matte silver meets the chrome plating at the base of the stacks.

Hope this answers your questions.

Bob

68ashgoldRS/SS · « **Reply #82 on:** May 20, 2014, 04:33:45 PM »

10D 396 LOS Stacks

Rsss396 · « **Reply #83 on:** November 07, 2014, 06:40:15 PM »

01C NOR 396 stacks

firstgenaddict · « **Reply #84 on:** December 03, 2014, 03:25:31 PM »

The reproduction Hood stack frames are very nice however the components when inspected with a close eye are off.

In order to make the repros look correct they need to have the areas around the stacks painted silver,
The backers in the originals are Black anodized the repros are black vinyl over aluminum or stainless.
Black anodizing isn't really black it is more of a Deep Purple color.
The wire in the original screens is .040 Aluminum the Repros use .035 Stainless.

My68SS · « **Reply #85 on:** February 10, 2015, 04:08:01 PM »

hmmm....never noticed this before. Here's what I have. First pic is nos, 2nd pic is good used. Wether it is original production line or not I can't be sure.
But it certainly is paint, looks like a dull aluminum.

rare396bronze · « **Reply #86 on:** May 26, 2015, 02:27:52 AM »

06A Norwood 396 stacks

KurtS · « **Reply #87 on:** May 26, 2015, 04:14:31 AM »

Update:
SS350
08E fins NOR
09D fins LOS
09D fins LOS
10B fins LOS
10B fins NOR
10C fins NOR
10D fins NOR
10D fins NOR
10D fins LOS
11A stacks NOR
11B stacks NOR
11E stacks NOR
12B stacks LOS
01A stacks NOR
01A stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03B stacks NOR
03C stacks NOR
03C stacks NOR
03D stacks NOR & LOS
04A stacks NOR
04D stacks
07C stacks NOR
07D stacks NOR

SS396
08D stacks NOR
09E stacks NOR
10D stacks LOS
10D stacks LOS
10E stacks
11C stacks
12B stacks
12E stacks
01A stacks
01C stacks NOR
01D stacks LOS
02B stacks NOR
03C stacks
04B stacks
05C stacks
05D stacks
06A stacks NOR

cook_dw · « **Reply #88 on:** August 19, 2015, 11:45:08 PM »

Thought I would add some input to this topic. 03D L78 Stacks

But the areas between the stacks are not paint or should I say there no signs of having had paint. Wire is like James mentioned. 0.040"

My68SS · « **Reply #89 on:** August 23, 2015, 04:30:09 PM »

Quote from: cook_dw on August 19, 2015, 11:45:08 PM

But the areas between the stacks are not paint or should I say there no signs of having had paint. Wire is like James mentioned. 0.040"

That's my observation also.

1968RSZ28 · « **Reply #90 on:** September 06, 2015, 11:57:42 PM »

11A LOS SS396 (8L311330) = stacks

Paul

cook_dw · « **Reply #91 on:** February 14, 2016, 10:01:21 PM »

I think I may have a retraction on the green cars original stacks. While digging out the original smog system I came across these and I now believe these to be original to the green car..

firstgenaddict · « **Reply #92 on:** February 18, 2016, 09:21:05 PM »

Those are in great condition, wash them and a little chrome polish. the black anodizing doesn't appear to be thin at all.

HawkX66 · « **Reply #93 on:** February 19, 2016, 01:05:59 PM »

Quote from: firstgenaddict on February 18, 2016, 09:21:05 PM

Those are in great condition, wash them and a little chrome polish. the black anodizing doesn't appear to be thin at all.

You say "black anodizing." You mean it's not paint? I was going to fluff mine a little. They look just like Darrell's, but my black area is flaking a little more.

ko-lek-tor · « **Reply #94 on:** February 19, 2016, 01:17:24 PM »

Quote from: SgtHawkUSMC on February 19, 2016, 01:05:59 PM

Quote from: firstgenaddict on February 18, 2016, 09:21:05 PM
Those are in great condition, wash them and a little chrome polish. the black anodizing doesn't appear to be thin at all.

You say "black anodizing." You mean it's not paint? I was going to fluff mine a little. They look just like Darrell's, but my black area is flaking a little more.

...and when you answer that James, please include if the same treatment was used on the vinyl top(69)mouldings?

firstgenaddict · « **Reply #95 on:** February 19, 2016, 01:45:41 PM »

The backer plates (behind the wire grille) are black anodized originally (LEFT), the reproductions use a black paint or black vinyl (RIGHT)

firstgenaddict · « **Reply #96 on:** February 19, 2016, 01:51:09 PM »

The black in the actual frame is black paint, the silver is silver paint.
Reproductions do not have the silver paint.

The one on the LEFT is the complete reproduction assembly
The RIGHT is the reproduction frame with the silver paint done, using original anodized backers and the original "screen".
(original screen is .040 aluminum wire the repro is .035 stainless)

On the car -

HawkX66 · « **Reply #97 on:** February 19, 2016, 04:06:01 PM »

Excellent explanation James. Thank you. So you are also saying that the center had silver paint, not just chrome? Wow, two things learned. I don't see any evidence of silver paint on my originals. They've never been removed from the hood. I'm about to do that so I can paint.

edit:
I just looked at some pics of mine. I'll have to look at little closer when I get home, but I do see some potential silver paint. I don't know if it's just the flash or not, but it doesn't look like any anodizing is left. I just haven't looked closely at the stacks for quite a while.

69Z28-RS · « **Reply #98 on:** February 19, 2016, 04:13:43 PM »

Aren't the '68 and '69 SS hood ornaments different from one another?? (not that I know anything about them, but I think I've read that before )..

ko-lek-tor · « **Reply #99 on:** February 19, 2016, 05:20:51 PM »

Quote from: 69Z28-RS on February 19, 2016, 04:13:43 PM

Aren't the '68 and '69 SS hood ornaments different from one another?? (not that I know anything about them, but I think I've read that before )..

Yeh Dave, I think you are confusing 68 vs 69. that is the point of the thread I think? That both years are identical except the silver paint on the 68's? If that is not right, someone will surely straighten me and Gary & Dave out.

HawkX66 · « **Reply #100 on:** February 19, 2016, 05:48:45 PM »

Quote from: 69Z28-RS on February 19, 2016, 04:13:43 PM

Aren't the '68 and '69 SS hood ornaments different from one another?? (not that I know anything about them, but I think I've read that before )..

Quote from: ko-lek-tor on February 19, 2016, 05:20:51 PM

Quote from: 69Z28-RS on February 19, 2016, 04:13:43 PM
Aren't the '68 and '69 SS hood ornaments different from one another?? (not that I know anything about them, but I think I've read that before )..
Yeh Dave, I think you are confusing 68 vs 69. that is the point of the thread I think? That both years are identical except the silver paint on the 68's? If that is not right, someone will surely straighten me and Gary & Dave out.

Ah, sorry about that. I thought the difference was just finned vs. stacks. I didn't realize there were also differences between stacks. Thanks.

firstgenaddict · « **Reply #101 on:** February 19, 2016, 06:06:36 PM »

Both are identical 68 & 69.
The assem man has the location of the seal changing in april of 69 only difference.

69Z28-RS · « **Reply #102 on:** February 19, 2016, 08:45:29 PM »

Bentley, .. i suppose our old/bad memories have bit us again..

ko-lek-tor · « **Reply #103 on:** February 20, 2016, 12:20:45 AM »

Quote from: 69Z28-RS on February 19, 2016, 08:45:29 PM

Bentley, .. i suppose our old/bad memories have bit us again..

Rats!

cook_dw · « **Reply #104 on:** February 20, 2016, 03:45:45 AM »

Quote from: cook_dw on February 14, 2016, 10:01:21 PM

I think I may have a retraction on the green cars original stacks. While digging out the original smog system I came across these and I now believe these to be original to the green car..

Ok I have a retraction of my previous retraction.. Is that possible?? Anyways I was out in the garage tonight and cleaning up the silver painted louvers in preps of installing when I happen to notice they were both the drivers side.. I thought; hmmm thats odd.. Looked at the boxes and sure enough both drivers.. SOOO with no other options the ones on the car are indeed the originals without the silver paint.. Just goes to show look everything over and verify before posting or making comments..

dlaflamme · « **Reply #105 on:** March 25, 2017, 02:13:10 PM »

Nothing like replying to a 7 year old post - looks like you guys solved a mystery I'd been wondering about, but I'll add anyway - Kurt, this makes 3 of the same on the list:

68 SS350 10D NOR - fins

It looks like that may have been the last week of fins on the 68 350, at least at NOR.

KurtS · « **Reply #106 on:** March 26, 2017, 03:33:44 AM »

No worries, more data is good.

1968RSZ28 · « **Reply #107 on:** June 11, 2017, 11:29:46 PM »

02D NOR SS396 (8N386525) = stacks

Paul

Pex68 · « **Reply #108 on:** May 21, 2020, 05:27:00 PM »

Kurt,

Been off here for a while - Got married and had kids...just starting to find some time to get back involved :-)

SS396 12D LOS = Stacks

Milts 1968 SS/RS 396 · « **Reply #109 on:** February 11, 2021, 11:33:07 PM »

O2C Stacks LOS
SS/RS 396

KurtS · « **Reply #110 on:** February 13, 2021, 05:06:59 AM »

Update.
It would be good to find some LOS SS350 cars built in November to confirm what they used.
SS350
08E fins NOR
09D fins LOS
09D fins LOS
10B fins LOS
10B fins NOR
10C fins NOR
10D fins NOR
10D fins NOR
10D fins LOS
10D fins LOS
11A stacks NOR
11B stacks NOR
11E stacks NOR
12B stacks LOS
01A stacks NOR
01A stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03A stacks NOR
03B stacks NOR
03C stacks NOR
03C stacks NOR
03D stacks NOR & LOS
04A stacks NOR
04D stacks
07C stacks NOR
07D stacks NOR

SS396
08D stacks NOR
09E stacks NOR
10D stacks LOS
10D stacks LOS
10E stacks
11A stacks LOS
11C stacks
12B stacks
12D stacks LOS
12E stacks
01A stacks
01C stacks NOR
01D stacks LOS
02B stacks NOR
02C stacks LOS
02D stacks NOR
03C stacks
04B stacks
05C stacks
05D stacks
06A stacks NOR

NoYooper · « **Reply #111 on:** October 27, 2023, 03:37:38 PM »

SS350 05E Stacks NOR

396 SS/RS · « **Reply #112 on:** January 28, 2024, 04:34:45 PM »

I know this thread is aged but if still keeping track...
09C 396 Stacks

MO · « **Reply #113 on:** January 29, 2024, 03:09:34 AM »

Quote from: 396 SS/RS on January 28, 2024, 04:34:45 PM

I know this thread is aged but if still keeping track...
09C 396 Stacks

LOS or NOR?

FRANKTHECRANK · « **Reply #114 on:** January 29, 2024, 01:44:58 PM »

So far, looks like all 396 SS's have stacks, early or late,.....and as was discovered and mentioned in the first post, it seems like all early 350 SS's have fins (build dates prior to Nov 67).

jeffgore · « **Reply #115 on:** January 31, 2024, 04:10:07 PM »

SS396 Stacks 03D Norwood

396 SS/RS · « **Reply #116 on:** March 24, 2024, 04:30:10 AM »

Quote from: MO on January 29, 2024, 03:09:34 AM

Quote from: 396 SS/RS on January 28, 2024, 04:34:45 PM
I know this thread is aged but if still keeping track...
09C 396 Stacks

LOS or NOR?

Sorry, Norwood

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