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Hey guys,

I just restored my carburetor and installed it but can't see how the choke installs. The choke is wanting to be closed all the time and the choke attachment to carb clip interferes with a tab on the carburetor arm.

Can someone show an image of the choke rod and clip with attachment point in the carb so I can make sure I install it correctly?

Thank you,
John

Hello

I'm in need of a little guidance. I can't seem to figure out how to install the horn cap on the steering  a standard column with a three spoke comfort grip wheel. Am I missing anything or did I install something incorrectly?
I reviewed the assembly manual and it does not show the horn cap installation. I'll post pics as soon as I can convert file types.

Thank you for your assistance.
John

hey everyone,

I was wondering if anyone ca guide me on where the below bracket was installed. I am missing this part and wasn't sure where it went. Must have missed it in the AIM.

1967 - 1968 AIR CONDITIONING HEATER HOSE RETAINING BRACE LOOP STRAP TO COMPRESSOR BRACKET, SMALL BLOCK 3853968
https://www.camarocentral.com/1967_1968_Camaro_AC_Heater_Hose_Retaining_Brace_p/enc-268.htm

Thanks, John

Hey everyone,

I am decoding a car I am working on and it shows in the Paint portion of the tag the letters 'J-J' I understand that the first J would mean Rallye Green. What does the second J mean?

Thanks for your assistance,
John

Three issues :

1 - I replaced my power steering pump so I could figure out how to restore the original. The original works great but is badly dented on the neck. It looks like it was pried on to tighten the belts at some point. Does anyone have any recommendations on repairing the neck of the pump? Are replacement necks available anywhere?

2- The aftermarket pump I am using in the mean time has the original cap on it. The fit is terrible. It is loose. Has anyone used an after market cap? Do they seal.

3- The cap is metal with small wings for grip to turn with a plastic dip tube. I have seen plastic as well as metal. Were the original caps metal? what finish is correct?

My intent was to run the repop pump until I complete the restoration on the original. thank you again for all you assistance.

John

Hey guys,

I am in search of an alternator that would be correct for a 1968 SS 350 with AC.  my earlier notes show one of these listed
1100794
1100796
1100814

What would be the correct alternator for this application?

I was waiting until my replacement alt went bad to replace it and it did this weekend. If I can find a case I can always rebuild it but would like to put the correct one in to start with this time.

Ant help is appreciated.

Thank You,
John

Hey team,

I am looking for a rebuildable fan clutch for a 1968 SS 350 with AC. I have come across many and keep buying the wrong ones as I do not know what this clutch looks like.

Can anyone inform me as to what they looked like? I was informed that the after market ones are a new design for this application and are visually incorrect.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
John

69 Fan Clutch in nice shape, not sure how rare these are so I figured I would share.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170597936663&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT

Cheers,
John

Anyone have recommendations on how best to travel with a three year old in a 1st gen safely? I have been using a car seat facing forward but the front seat doesn't slide forward enough for him any more. I was thinking of trying a booster but have not seen anyone using one locally. Any thoughts on what to do? Traveling with my son is one of the things I enjoy most about having the ride because of how excited he gets to go cruising.

Thanks,
John

[3927740]

I had a partial emission decal with no part number readable on my 1968 SS 350 non A.I.R. with AC. I am having a difficult time finding the correct replecament.
Unless I have read it wrong, the Part # listed in the 68 AIM is 3927740 Would this be for a 68 350?
I ordered a replacement based on application and received a poor quality replacement with Part #3927738
I ordered again from a different seller by application and got Part # 3932352

Can anyone tell me if one of these would be correct if there is a seller that has a correct replacement or one that you can order by GM part # for a replacement?

Thanks for any help,
John

I just read this topic: 1969 Under hood weather stripping and decals

I have a 1968 AC Camaro with 07D build date. The radiator support has factory stamped holes in the top and the seal is fastened with clips exactly as is shown in the 69 AIM. The Support has the end plates with staples as shwon is the 68 AIM to prevent air flow between the fender and core support opening. It is a blend between what I see in the 68 and the 69 AIMs. Does anyone else have an example of a late 68 with the same approach? I suspect that this would be a running change as the improvements were made for the soon to start production for 69. Any thoughts on this?

The only thing that is missing is the 3937127-8 (seal R. & L.H.). This I have never seen. Does anyone have an example of these self adhesived seals. I am mostly curious as to the material that was used.

Thanks for all your support,
John

Added: I just came across this thread:
http://camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=1726.0;all

My example plays into what Phillip is suggesting and the examples of late 68s having core suports with holes for clips to be used on the seal for AC cars.

A little help needed. I am missing the fan and clutch for a 1968 350 SS with AC.

I have come across 2 that are available; both sellers claim the same application  as well as claiming part # 3789562 but vary substantially in price. They look the same to me in pictures except one has 5 rivets and the other 4. I have attached a picture of both. The one pictured in the CRG report has 4 rivets as well. Did the rivet count vary?

Does anyone know which fan is correct for my application?

Were part #s stamped on the fans that can be used as verification?

Any help is appreciated,
John

This is for a 1968 SS350 with auto column shift, no guages and the wood grain finish on instrument panel. Suggestions welcome.

Does any one know what the fastener used to hold the stove pipe to the heat stove was?
Application: 1968 sb 350 4 barrel

What finish did the Heat Stove have from the factory?

Thanks for your help.

Can any one tell me if this looks like the correct heat stove for a 68 350 with auto trans?

It looks different than the illustration in the AIM.

Does any one have a stove pipe they can compare this one to that will confirm that this is correct for this application?

What was the original finish on this part?

Thanks for your help.

I have headers on my 68 SB with a 180 thermostat, it runs 190 to 195 measured at the head.
I have a different cam and changed my distributor curve and carb tuning for the modified setup.
It has a stock look and utilizes original components on most of the engine bay with the exception of the air cleaner assembly.

I would like to re-install the original air cleaner assembly that used the Controlled Conbustion System (Auto trans).
The original setup was designed for use with a 195 degree thermostat.

Does any one have any recommendations on what thermostat should be used?

If I switch back to the original cleaner assembly, I can not run the pipe to the manifold heatstove because I have headers.
I want to keep the headers and am not interested in swicthing it back at this time, but don't like the look without the OE cleaner assembly.

I assume that if i don't use the heatstove it will not effect anything once the motor is at running temp and I alsways let it warm up before driving.

What should I do about the Port for the thermostatically controlled air cleaner snorkel?

Any recommendations?

Has anyone ever noticed a vacuum line with two white stripes?
I am trying to identify a vacuum line for the k30 option.

I can post a pic but it looks similar to the Vacuum Advance line. It is a bit larger than the Advance line with a white stripe on one side (same as the Vacuum Advance line) and another thinner white stripe on the other side. There are also ridges on the exterior that run the length on the tube, parallel to the stripes. There are three on one side and one on the other side.

Does anyone know if Corvettes used anything like this?
How about on any other GM vehicle?

Any help is appreciated.

Any one have a favorite ad?

This one got beat up over the years but it is framed now. It started appearing in magazines in 1966.

I am prepping an air filter lower housing assembly for painting and am not sure what finish it should be.

Does anyone know if this should be semi-gloss black?

Also - The filter element that attaches to the side of the assembly base. Should that be white or black? It is offered in two colors depending on where it is purchased.

Thanks for all the help.

I have what I think are the original astro vent balls for in dash air conditioning and they have a black finish on the flat portion of the fins. The chrome plating is crazed so I bought a set of reproductions. The repros do not have any masked black painted areas on the fins.

I would like to confirm what the orignal vent balls should look like and if any one has recommendations for a replacement or restoring originals.

This is on an 07D 1968 AC car.

[I have a GM photo, copy (SCANNED) of the 68 Z28 engine bay photo that was printed in the Camaro Enthusiast a few years ago and rarely see people reference it with regards to details. Appears to be a Norwood car as evidence by the PTB stampings. Contains tons of very interesting details.I can not post it but am willing to send it to someone with the skills to do so.No 68 restorer should be with out this photoJim]

Does any one have the pictured referred to below? Sounds like it could be very helpful to many on this site. The post below was on Team Camaro but I am not a member so can not email him. 169indy is his forum name.

I have a GM photo, copy (SCANNED) of the 68 Z28 engine bay photo that was printed in the Camaro Enthusiast a few years ago and rarely see people reference it with regards to details. Appears to be a Norwood car as evidence by the PTB stampings. Contains tons of very interesting details.
I can not post it but am willing to send it to someone with the skills to do so.

No 68 restorer should be with out this photo

Jim

Does any one have a picture they can share of the valve cover baffles that GM designed for original Valve Covers on a 1968 ss 350?

What would the correct AIR Cleaner Assembly be for a 1968 Camaro SS 350?

Thought it was an Open Element with perhaps a PCV inlet in base. What engine used that set up if not a 350 SS?

I would like to confirm the routing and setup of vacuum and crankcase ventilation with you guys.

This is a 68 SS 350 with automatic transmission and an 803 Cast iron intake. Please let me know what you think of this.

When I purchased the Camaro, the PCV Valve was T'ed into the booster vacuum line that went to the carb base.

I took this out and ran the booster to a metal line that threads onto the manifold vacuum port. This port also has two accessory ports, 1 for AC and 1 for automatic transmission. That leaves me with a PCV Valve that I could run to the Carb Base being that the SS had an open element filter. I have a breather on the passenger side rear and the PCV valve on the drivers side front.

If this is correct, what was the routing of the PCV Line to the base?
Any other feedback?

As always, Thanks for everyones input.