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I found a front bumper for a 1969 on Craigslist...
Seller claims it's OEM... How can I verify that statement?
Any stampings to look for?


Thanks.



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I had to take a break... 

I've been attempting to install the Right side (non-AC) kick panel and it's not going well (and that side should be the easier of the two). I'm afraid that I'm going to break the thing...
I've tried trimming the inner-most plastic flange a bit and that did seem to help, but it's still not going in. 

Any tips, tricks, or thoughts as to how to get this thing in??
(or is cussing & swearing required?)

An 'old guy' here that can't seem to remember...
On a 69, when you turn the key to the ON position, shouldn't the GEN light turn on?

I swear that's how it used to work, but now that I've replaced the under-dash wiring harness
with an AAW Factory Fit harness, I'm not so sure... Everything else is working properly, but that
light does not turn on..

Please help.

Ok, I'm in the middle of a under-dash wiring harness replacement using American Autowire 'Factory Fit' harness...
How do you remove/unplug the lighting & engine harnesses from the firewall side of the fuse panel??
I removed the center bolt from the firewall side and also removed the 2 inside screws holding the fuse panel.
But I still can't budge them... Is it just 50 years of gunk holding them in? or did they apply some sealant at the factory? 

I'm worried about prying on them and possibly breaking the connector.

After looking at the dash wiring harness, it appears as if the heater control light bulb is NOT a #194 bulb as the other dash bulbs... it is a twist-in bulb...

Does anybody know the bulb # (for a 1969)??

I've been referencing... https://www.superbrightleds.com/vehicle/1969-chevrolet-camaro?make=16&model=514&year=1969
and suspect it is probably #1445 (or possibly #1895), but I would like some verification before I place an order.

Thanks.

I've been trying to figure out the possible engine/trans combos that my 69 may have been built with...
the car has the original rearend (Axle code: BR 1206G1, Line2: E, Casting: 3894860NF) Read: 12-Bolt Posi 3.07
But the engine/trans are non-original.
And I know it is was originally a manual transmission car(clutch/brake pedals).

So, assuming the 3.07 gear ratio was standard and not an option...
What engine/trans combos would have been possible?

Just curious; saw an ad for www.LicensePlates.tv
Apparently they make custom reproduction USA State License Plates.
Anyway, I'm wondering how good the quality is.

Also, It's strange that their Texas plates are the "euro" style?!?
My Camaro is a Texas car, but I wouldn't want that style plate on it.

Warning! Another 69 Z28 soon to be built...
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/pts/6014518906.html

I'm guessing that it's a 'fake' body tag.

Not mine.

I just noticed this Craigslist ad for NOS parts for 69 Camaro and thought someone might be interested;
includes a deck lid, door skins, header moldings for vert, roof rail weatherstrips, etc.
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/5958443169.html

Just an FYI (not mine)....
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/5702837117.html

located in Lacrosse WI.

I need a recommendation for a new fuel sender as I believe that the one that I bought from NAPA is wrong for a 1969 Camaro (350 SBC: one tube).

I've checked everything out; gauge works OK, sender works OK on the bench test, and I also hooked it up to the car wiring outside of the tank and verified the ohm range and range of the needle on the gauge.

The problem is that when everything is installed, the gauge will read 'Empty' when there is still about 7 gallons left in it. I suspect that the float arm is TOO short and not reaching low enough into the tank. So, that's why I think that it's the incorrect sender for the application. (BTW: It's a Spectre replacement gas tank)

Any Recommendations?

Question about these 'Door Window Guides' - http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=380537
My 69 Camaro doesn't have them and I can't find them in the AIM.

Apparently they attach under the Outer Window Felts.

Are they required? and Why wouldn't they be in the AIM?

FYI - I just got a notice of close-out parts being offered by Rock Auto for a 69 Camaro...

http://www.rockauto.com/RSS/vehiclefeeds.php?carcode=1034738&m=wc&l=en&html=true

Some good deals there.

Just got his email and thought I would share...

We have a limited number of wholesaler closeout parts available for your 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO and possibly other vehicles you work on. Wholesaler closeout parts come from manufacturers, retailers or distributors who, for whatever reason, decided to reduce or liquidate inventory. We pay less for these parts and can offer them to RockAuto customers at bargain prices. Some of these products were discontinued by manufacturers and may be hard to find after these closeout parts are sold. If you're planning for future repairs or if you've postponed maintenance, now is a great time to buy the parts you need!

The links below display the wholesaler closeout parts available for your vehicles. Wholesaler closeout parts are also listed in the RockAuto catalog alongside our regular inventory.

Wholesaler closeouts for your 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO
http://www.rockauto.com/RSS/vehiclefeeds.php?carcode=1034738&m=wc&l=en&html=true

We regularly add new wholesaler closeout parts to the RockAuto catalog. We will send an update email like this one, covering up to three of your vehicles, at most once every three months. To be notified immediately when a closeout part for your vehicle is added to our catalog, sign up for our RSS feed by clicking an RSS icon in our catalog.

Enjoy the savings, and thanks for being a RockAuto customer!

Tom Taylor
Vice President, Marketing




RockAuto, LLC
Madison, WI
www.RockAuto.com
service@rockauto.com
1-866-ROCKAUTO (1-866-762-5288)
(608) 661-1376
Fax: (608) 819-6350

OK. After reading many posts on this subject, I attempted to diagnose my problem:
My dash BRAKE light is always ON.

Now, from what I have read, disconnecting both the wire at the parking brake switch under the dash AND disconnecting the wire at the master cylinder junction block should cause the BRAKE lamp to turn OFF.
Mine stays ON.

Does this mean that I have a short somewhere in that circuit??

FYI: Not mine...

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/2454066478.html

I did a FREE search of my VIN and now I have to Register(pay) to see the results...

http://govdmvrecords.com/default.aspx

Anybody familiar with this and/or pay to use this service??

Thanks.

I bought a new gas gauge from YearOne.

The old one had an external resistor (it measured out @ 90 ohms) on the back of it and
the new one does not have that.

Is the resistor required for the new gauge? Should I save it and re-use it?

Thanks.

Anybody come up with the perfect solution to water leakage aroung 69 tail light gaskets?? I have heard that aftermarket gaskets are really bad. And mine are definitely leaking.

I'm thinking about re-using the original gaskets and running a bead of Black silicone RTV around both sides.... Any thoughts / opinions?

Exhaust Manifolds - Any differences between cars with auto/manual trans?

I'm looking to buy a set and....
I keep seeing ads stating that the exhaust manifolds are from either an Auto or 4-speed transmission Camaro.

Is the really any differences??

I see that American Autowire sells LED OEM Style Replacement Bulbs...
http://www.americanautowire.com/catalogs/AAW_sections/AAW09_Lighting&Sockets.pdf

This seems like a cheap alternative to the expensive LED conversions kits.

ARe these bulbs any good? Do they put out good/bright light?
If so, why would anyone buy the expensive kits??

I've already bought my Hotchkis subframe connectors and I want to get the Global West InterLoc solid aluminum (stock height) body mounts.....

The question is.... should I get their standard mounts #800 or the mounts #809 they recommend for their own SFC's
What's the difference between the 2 of them?   Note: The #809's are $22 less.

Thanks.

I have tank out of car. I'm trying to dump out all the gas, but it won't all come out because of the baffles.

Does anybody know how the internal baffles are configured?
Are some attached to bottom and some attched to top of the tank?

BTW: I think it's an aftermarket tank.

I went to look at some used replacement door glass for my 69,
and the guy had 2 windows that looked identical except for the
bottom(lower) edge: one had a straight edge and the other had
a curved(arched) edge.

Which would be correct for a 69 coupe???
Thanks.

It looks like the previous owner of my 69 Camaro (non-RS) used black RTV to attach the chrome trim around the tail lights, and now it's starting to come off.
What type of glue should be used for this??
I don't want it coming off while I'm driving and losing any pieces.

Thanks
Fred