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Is there such a thing as a reasonably-priced 837 alternator out there?  My 69 camaro is a 5E build and I'd like to find one that is date correct. The only one out there I can find is $1150!!!.  I'm thinking half this price. Am I dreaming or are there other ones out there?

Thanks, William.  So you think that I should take them off and go with just the crossflow muffler if I want to leave a low rumble?

I'm getting a crossflow muffler installed on my '69 L78 tomorrow am and was wondering if anyone has any experience with resonators. They are on there now (w/o the muffler) and I need to decide if I am to leave them on or remove them. I belie ???ve either way would be correct for a 5E build.  I think it's too loud now but would like to keep a low rumble with the muffler.  Any thoughts?

Everytime I take my '69 L78 out for a spin and park it in the garage, it seems like the smell of gas is strong for the next 24hrs or so.  Is that normal? I do leave the hood open as I have it hooked to a trickle charger.

I'm going to put a single crossflow muffler.  What do you think of resonators vs. no resonators?  I'm looking for a subtler growl that doesn't get dirty looks from the neighbors.

Here's a pic of the contraption on the car now. (Hope the pic uploaded.)

Thanks! Great reading! Ever hear of a "firecracker" in an exaust line?  Could that be a "resonator?" It has the same shape as the resonators in the diagrams.

Hello everyone. I have a '69 L78 that had no mufflers when I bought it.  Instead, I think it has what are called "firecrackers?"  A bit loud for my taste and I'd like to get regular old mufflers for it. My questions are: Is there such a thing as "date-coded or "proper mufflers for this 5E build? And, I've seen 2 different configurations in photos, one with 2 separate mufflers and another with one transversely oriented muffler in front of gasoline tank. ?crossflow?  Jerry's book shows only the single crossflow pattern.  Are all the pics of the 2 separate mufflers incorrect for this car? Thanks!

Kurt, I try and try but I can't upload a small 65kb pic from my PC to my profile.  Any suggestions?

It was great meeting you Jerry, I hope you kept cool during the races!

Thanks. I'll give it a try.

Anyone have any suggestions for attaching something to the clutch so shorter persons like myself don't have sit so close that the steering wheel is in your chest. Any products or ideas would be appreciated.

Do you know who the original selling dealer was?

Thanks, just the same, Bill.  It's not a pace car. It's the one pictured at left.  Maybe someone who knows anything about the prior ownwer(s) will see this and contact me.

No, I'm new here and don't know who they are. But I'll go ahead and post the rest of the name; it's Raymond Williams of Menomonee Fall, WI. It's an L78 convertible and I'm trying to nail down its authenticity.  I've verified that this Martz Chevrolet dealership existed in 1969 in M. Falls, WI and the address of the original owner on Maple Cresrt Lane is real as well.  I would just love to hunt down any documentation or pics that show this is not a fake POP/car.  How would I ask Bill G. or Doug M. if they can help?  Thanks!