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Those holes adjacent to the front attachment of the diagonal bars are in ALL radiator supports - they're for the forward two gage pins on the factory hood squaring fixture. 

Thanks! I'm happy to hear that it was a factory thing, so now it won't bother me.  I guess I just didn't notice it on some of the other cars, or do some have the holes and some do not.

If you are referring to the holes next to the fender support bar mounting points; they are factory holes.

There is one on each side, and in the photo you can see the one more clearly between the support bar and the sticker.  I've looked at lots of pictures and have not seen those type of holes on other Z28's.  They look like holes for hood pins.

Is it possible to remove the radiator support without removing the fenders.  The one on my car has two holes along the top, which was probably done for hood pins.  Classic Ind. claims to have a repo that is made from "GM tooling" that I will get if the one I have can not be repaired

A good alternative is to paint them with cast-iron gray paint. Not 100% original, but the springs look nice and they won't rust. My 2 cents and good luck!

Eastwood offers a number of different aerosols, what one would you suggest for the leaf springs?

Thanks for the responses I got it figured out.  I found the diagram that shows that it takes one outter U-bolt and the inner uses two T-bolts.

If it has 2 U bolts on each side then you need to replace the inner one with studs (if going back original)...
Do you want to sell the traction bars? If so could you email a pic of them to me?
Thanks
James

I would be happy to sell them to you.  Is there an inner and an outter U-bolt?  I've looked at some pictures and noticed that the shock bracket bolts on the inside (meaning closer to the diff) and there is one U-bolt on the outter closer to the shock. Attached is a photo with the bars on my car and another photo of what I thought it should look like.

I want to remove the Lakewood traction bars that someone put on my 69 Z28. My question is what will I need to replace that was probably discarded at the time they were installed.  I am assuming that I will need to get new shock anchor plates and leaf spring U-bolts.   Also, did the traction bars relocate the shocks?  Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks for all the input; Have finished the disassembly stage last night, and want to clean bellhousing, trans, and related parts. I will then begin re-assembly with new clutch, etc. Looking good for labor day, I hope.

Jimmy V.

Which one did you go with?

I used one of Jim's kits seven years ago - went together fine, no missing parts, no problems.

Hey thanks.  I realize it a matter of opinion, but is it worth the effort.

Has anybody used the power steering kit for the Z28 offered by Heartbeat City. Or any others?

I'm going to be heading down the road of clutch etc replacement too.  My driving style is similar to Jimmy i.e an occasional little rubber and going through the gears.  I trust both John and "firstgenaddict."  So what's the consensus?

My vacuum hose comes off the dist into a metal tube then back into the white striped hose and then into the carb.

Thought about going with some White Ceramic coated ones for the "Real" Vintage look!!!

I'm still unsure of which headers I like.  I currently have Hookers, but they are old, one of the pipes is loose, and the driver's side hangs lower.  I looked at the Thorley Tri-Y's but I don't think I like the way they look. Besides, what is the advantage? I have a 69 Z (non- p.s.), and everthing under the hood looks original except for the headers.  Let's keep the topic going, and if you guys have pictures with the same application please post them.

Matte Black Jet Hot Coated Hooker Super Comps... they fit great, no issues at all. BUT the car is a no power steering Z28... Really are nice headers and matte black coated is very unobtrusive in the engine compartment.

I have a [69] Z28 w/out PS too.  The headers are the only thing that is not original, so I kinda like the idea of the matt black.  Do you have any pics that you can post?

Thorley Tri-Ys. Tons of room w/manual steering and fit good with power steering.

I want to put a set of Thorley Tri-Ys on my 69 Z28 (302) with manual steering - anyone have the right part number? Their web site was vague on the correct application for the 302 (unless it's the same for all small blocks).  Thanks