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Anyone run across the above combination in the last 50 years or so ? Car was purportedly sold new from Washburn Chevrolet in Santa Clara CA; I may have happened upon the original owner of the car. It's an unusual enough combination to be picked out of a crowd for sure -

Owner is unsure if any documentation or photos remain in his possession on the car, he's looking. Considering how '68's need all the help possible with proving originality, I thought I might bait the hook a bit.

I assume it is likely an LOS build, always an outside chance of an "imported" Norwood car. Non-RS car, black standard interior reportedly.


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Steve

'71 Cuda Hemi convertible got to $4.8 big ones at Mecum Indy just now, didn't meet the reserve yet (rumored to be $5.5M).

Somebody has money this day and time - just wouldn't give enough, unless a behind-the-curtain deal goes down.

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Steve

Your M20 clearly stamped 660 case is on eBay -

https://www.ebay.com/itm/p9t09a-Muncie-case-1969-camaro-19N-vin-dec-9-1968-Z28-L78-Copo/332654739827?hash=item4d73c48173:g:5kkAAOSwzYpa~IQC

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Steve

I'm surprised I haven't seen any comments on this past weekend's auction, Anyone catch it ? 53 first gen Camaros, including Cliff Ernst's ZL-1 (at $825K with premium), many Z;s and BB cars. Lot of high dollar cars other than Camaros, too (including the slickest '64 Chevy pickup I've ever seen, and $80+K). I have to say I enjoyed this more than the B-J's in past Januarys -

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Steve

I thought this was on the high side of illegal - never seen one quite this blatant.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Chevrolet-Camaro-Convertible-V8-Historical-Paperwork-with-Metal/324251063600?hash=item4b7ede9530:g:4k8AAOSwP8NfDlgi

About to expire - I might have complained if I had seen it earlier. Gross -

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Looked high and low to try to figure out the application - levers on the right are obviously OE to '69's, what are the ones on the left side for ? They are roughly the same size, same hole stamping. marked differently. Maybe later issue ? Pontiac ?

Hurst experts please weigh in -

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Steve

Potential MO '68 block on ebay - stamping appears legit, early '68 678 block.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Camaro-Z28-302-3914678-678-Block-H-24-7-STD/272682451475?hash=item3f7d240213:g:jA8AAOSwIQdZHglN

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Steve

Spotted this one, wondered if it was a known car. Good looking color combo even if it's a clone - tag rivets look very new.

https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1201688/1967-chevrolet-camaro-z28-for-sale-in-fort-smith-arkansas-72916?utm_source=Trovit&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=november

Opinions ?

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Steve

Does anyone know if there was ever any listing of any of the high performance cars sold through Nickey ? I had read somebody started a registry -

My request stems from my L78, an early production car that came out the Chicago area (registry info back to the early '70's), but unfortunately it's in the "void" with the NCRS shipping and production date info. Car is a 12A build, original block, spent considerable time on the drag strip. Assumed X66, non-RS. Sure would be a plus it it was a Nickey in my book - but it's still an honor to own a low-production numbered car even if you can't find the dealer.

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Steve

I ran across this in my archives tonight, I do remember reading it over the years (and cringing every time I read it). Shoulda-coulda- woulda, hindsight is always 20-20 in vision clarity.

Check out the block, hood, intake and rear end part numbers - all at the same time. Sad -

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Steve

Spotted this at the Nashville Stones River AACA swap meet today - part of a $1100.00 package of shifter, bell housing, shifter, flywheel and clutch, all of which was not Camaro except for the trans. Didn't see it listed in documentation - anyone's lost tranny ? PM me if you need it, I'll get current owner info if so.

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Steve

Thought this was illegal ?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Camaro-SS-RS/143111614559?hash=item21521df05f:g:Z6cAAOSwdwVcTfZi:rk:12:pf:0

I know this has been discussed before, and in current threads. If paired with a Dynacorn body, is it a federal or state laws that apply ?

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Steve

1968 Z28 Camaro fiends,

I have a complete 1968 smog pump/diverter assembly that includes a spacer between the pulley and the pump. It's perplexing, as this pump/DH diverter/bracket/hoses/Whittek clamps/fittings appears to have never been apart, very pristine and dated correctly, with the exception it has a "116" lo-po pulley instead of the "522" deep groove, and it has a spacer between the pump fan and the pulley. I've read in at least one back thread about the possibility of an occasional "116" pulley making it on to a Z (parts shortage on the line ?), but my real question concerns the spacer. Considering the lower performance V8 water pumps were shorter as compared to the "326" Z water pump, did the "taller" Z water pump require the spacer (either pulley) ? I cannot find any reference in the assembly manual to a spacer on any 1968 application - hence the question.

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Steve

1968 Muncie found alive in a '69 X44 base car. Not in the doc list, anyone have this car ?

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Steve

Interesting Z on Craig's List locally - documentation, NOM, but mostly there. Price could be better -

https://bgky.craigslist.org/cto/d/1969-camaro-z28-rare-find/6740914204.html

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Steve

I've searched the threads and never found a "definitive" answer - is the hex style fitting or the square style proper for a June '68 Z28 326 water pump bypass hose fitting ? I have a 1/2" NPT GM NOS square style fitting, but afraid it was released as a replacement or maybe was used on L79 motors prior to '67-'68 MO applications. Opinions ?

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Steve

Here's a good one for the deserving owner -

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Camaro-Muncie-4-speed-parts-3925660-case-3857584-tail-3950306-side-cover/142896175520?hash=item21454699a0:g:2vgAAOSwC6xbPl8E

Unsure of the fifth digit - unclear.

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Steve

1968 L78 block on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Camaro-Big-Block-Chevy-BBC-396-375hp-MQ-4-Bolt-Block-3916323-323-J-12-7/332581306854?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D50999%26meid%3D158b03c649514bdc8cc7eb4592b9dfac%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D372088232968%26itm%3D332581306854&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

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Steve

Someone's original JH 375 horse block is on eBay - I can see a VIN, but not distinct enough to read. This is extremely close to the build date of the spare JH I have, within a day - 12/14/68 is the build date on the pad.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Camaro-396-375-GM-BBC-Block-GM-3955272-Dec-7-1968-Date/282845039444?epid=656664690&hash=item41dae0cb54:g:~isAAOSwNDJagNpb&vxp=mtr

Good luck if you are looking for a match !

Regards,
Steve

I would like to resurrect a discussion we had about 5 years ago concerning quarter panel molding usage on X66 SS cars compared to X22's. Is there (documentation) of an option listing that verifies the mandatory installation of quarter moldings ? I remember the statement about all SS's had them, but I've seen several examples over the years of cars equipped like mine - vinyl top, not Style Trim, no quarter moldings. Could my 12A build SS be something other than an X66, or maybe just one of those line errors that appear from time to time ?

The pic of the Yenko storage lot that circulated years ago shows a car (which I would guess could be an X44) with a vinyl top and no quarter moldings, no Style Trim either. I seen a good number of Yenkos without them. If someone has that pic on file, please post it again if you don't mind.

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Steve

Reportedly from a "69 Z, partial number seen in the link -

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Muncie-M21-New-Gears-Transmission-from-Camaro-will-fit-Chevelle-GTO-Vette/112616242127?epid=715632672&hash=item1a38737bcf:g:zScAAOSwz~pZ789S&vxp=mtr

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Steve

Anyone seen the advertisement of the Norwood film documentary in the works ? All I could locate within the database was the discussion surrounding the "Echoes of Norwood" book in 2013. This postcard-sized ad I have lists the website www.NorwoodLegends.com , doesn't appear connected with the "Echoes" book, but I did see a mention of this documentary in the original 2013 thread, nearly the same description.

Just curious -

Steve

Any one catch this particular car today ? I just happened to turn it on right at the start; the mid-auction talk up by Jerry really boosted the sale. Pretty car, too - very well presented. Wonder who was the lucky (past) owner ?

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Steve

For anyone that needs one and has the dollars - from my home state, sorry to say -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Z28-Camaro-302-290hp-engine-distributor-1111467-/122398613945?hash=item1c7f86a1b9:g:wngAAOSw5cNYhUfk&vxp=mtr

A little harsh, if you ask me. Good piece anyway, good date, legit.

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Steve

Ran across these on Bill Mock's website, in case some of you HO Z fanatics are interested.

https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1969/chevrolet/camaro/100835177

Sold "as a pair only". Unusual -

Regards,
Steve