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http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=21722.0

Go with the ones from Precision.....they are sweet.....

I have one of those in my 69 Camaro SS. 

Check out the Legends certification book for 69 Camaros.   It might be in there.

To be honest, getting NOS weatherstrip is almost futile.  I saw a set last Friday at the GM Nationals, - new in boxes - both sides----$1700 just for the door weatherstrips, and they were "brittle" feeling.  Not soft or spongy like they should be.

There's a company called Precision - (its on Rock Auto of all places) and this stuff is superb.  It's an exact copy of what I bought as "Latex-Type" weatherstrips from a restoration parts vendor years ago......the rubber is extremely soft and doesn't make you slam the doors. 

The rubber molding is super nice - and the price was right (I forget - but it was cheap).  I've read other posts on that same weatherstrip, and they were all positive.  So, I ordered two sets - and I'm glad I did.

They are nice.

YOU are a life saver!!!!

Thanks so much!  Thats just what I need!

The CRG community is cool................still!

Can anyone with access to an original multiplex unit for a 69 Camaro tell me what the length is of the wire / harness from the case to the connector that mates to the main radio in the dash? 
I posted this in the Camaros.net site in hoping someone could help......I'm guessing its around 3ft....but not exact.

Appreciate any info.

I installed a fold down rear seat in my 69 SS coupe.  I used all the information I could find on this site and on Firebird forums.  My suggestion is to us as much GM parts as possible - including the brackets that get attached to the floor - if not I guess repro will have to do.  There is a difference between the 67 vs. 68/69 units.  There is a hand-drawn map somewhere on this site that has all the measurements you'll need - they were spot on.
Measure three times before you do anything and good luck.

Sorry to hear of your loss. It's nice to see that you updated this post though. Hang in there, and keep the dream alive!

I'll second that!!!

I asked this question to a Kelsey Tire associate, and I was told that the DOT recommends replacing tires after 7 years. 

I guess I need a set of new tires.

Looks like someone screwed the dash pad onto the metal dashboard from behind instead of using the correct mounting tabs.

Touching story but per the JM report the car Leno is driving was originally Glacier blue, black stripes with a blue standard interior.
Doc

Can you say where the report is?  I'd like to read it.....thanks!

It would be interesting to see what JMN had to say about those stenciled part numbers on the muffler.

Only thing I can figure is that vinyl flap will go over the edge of the metal backing and fold under for folks who don't have all the parts for the rear seat back - in particular that 3-pc front edge that is virtually impossible to get.  I've never seen those parts on eBay, etc.  So I guess someone can make a fake edge with a piece of wood, etc and cover it over with this vinyl and tuck it in between the seat / metal back. 
I have no clue.

Dave - I saw pics of original Firebirds and Camaros with those fold down rear seat back - top edges - they're all the same.
That flap of vinyl must be used for another model car that has a fold down rear seat.......Nova maybe?  Not even sure if that was an option in Novas, etc.

Another side note - I noticed in this shot of the blown-out muffler - it has that part number stenciled on it just like the Z that sold for $300K at Barrett Jackson.  From what I understand, all those markings are bs anyways....(I haven't seen anything on this website pertaining to this anomaly) - probably owned by the same guy who restored the $300K car.

I've never seen the ones with that vinyl strip at the top, seems to be on some of the OER carpets.  Not sure what the benefit is for having that go under the top trim strip, when the entire carpet is glued to the seat back.  Nor do I recall that on my seat back carpet when I did the first resto back in the mid 80s.  And I would think Firebirds were the same carpet as Camaros.

Yeah - makes no sense to me.

Posted this one on camaros.net - nadda...

Looking at replacing the original carpet on my fold down rear seat back. I see two types of replacement carpet - with / without this vinyl that appears to be sewn on the front edge of the carpet - but - mine does not have that. I've seen others with no vinyl on the edge....

What's the extra vinyl on the front edge for?

I see no reason for it being there.