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Gum cutter, carb cleaner, brake clean and a Scotch Brite pad was typically my best bet. No sharp metal objects.

Gum cutter isn't a bad idea. Thanks

Lacquer thinner on a rag is the best way to clean the pad. 

Then maybe use some 000 steel wool.

Thanks!

".006"
Most likely the Decks were machined 0.006" clean up would be my guess.

I would use a Paint remover (DOT 3 brake fluid or commercial paint remover)  and a plastic bristle brush to remove the paint from the pad, just be careful to min mess and resist the temptation to use any scraper, blades, power wire wheels etc. Be gentle and take your time, No sandpaper, No scrapers, No razor blades. It can be done.

I think you're right. Thanks for taking the time to reply!

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Whats the .006 supposed to mean?

The motor has been "built" from what my brother told me. So maybe this is the boring job that was completed?

Whats the .006 supposed to mean?

I have no clue. My knowledge of this car is very limited.

I'm trying to verify whether my engine is the original or not, but having a hard time making out the engine stamp. What's the safest way to clean this up and try and get a better reading?

I had an appraiser tell me back in 2009 that it had the original motor and transmission, but I'm just trying to confirm some of this myself as I'm considering selling the car.

I have a simliar problem. On cold start ups my car seems to do okay. (Maybe takes a few turns to start but it's at least turning over) I've had the alternator and battery both checked and they're fine, but after driving for a while, if I shut the car off and try to start it back up without letting it cool down for a little bit, it won't even turn over. I have a heat shield on my starter, but I'm lost to what's causing this problem.

Nose stripe only came on the SS model, not the RS SS correct? I'm still trying to learn all of this. 

Thank you 

I didn't get a chance to get take a picture of the trim tag or get the info off it yesterday, but here are some pictures of the car. I'll try to get that trim plate info. posted tonight.

Oh okay, thanks guys. I'm at work and happened to have the VIN from my insurance. I will get the other information when I get home this evening.

Thanks again!

As the title states I have just taken ownership of what is said to be a 1967 RS SS. It was inherited from my brother who had it fully restored. It's extremely clean car. I will  try to post pictures soon. I'm new to this forum and to this platform so I was hoping you guys could lend me a hand and decode the VIN for me. 

The VIN is 124377N165609

Unfortunately I don't have any of the paper work or anything on the engine or car itself, so I don't know what it orginally was or had or currently has on it. Again, I will try to post pictures up as soon as I can.

Thanks In Advance,
CL8ON