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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: cwyllie on July 20, 2023, 01:43:08 AM

Title: Exciting find to share.
Post by: cwyllie on July 20, 2023, 01:43:08 AM

I was extremely pleased to find not one , but both original coil spring tags still attached upon removal. Even more pleased when I looked up the YE code!
YE code springs were used on 1968 L34 cars that had F-41 special suspension. I am finding many things on this car that point to original equipment and now this find gives even more credibility to this car being an original L34 survivor.
I just wanted to share this with everyone as it is so cool to see this kind of clue from
the past. (Hopefully the photos will attach).
I would also like to hear from anyone that has further information on exactly what the F-41 option included or any other information.

Craig.

Title: Re: Exciting find to share.
Post by: cook_dw on July 20, 2023, 12:43:28 PM

Nice work.  Is the plan to preserve the springs or are you replacing?

Title: Re: Exciting find to share.
Post by: David K on July 20, 2023, 02:43:26 PM

I know the feeling-mine.
Also, from a rusted out hulk.

Title: Re: Exciting find to share.
Post by: 169INDY on July 20, 2023, 03:33:21 PM

Great News Craig, Keep digging and the evidence will accumulate.

Title: Re: Exciting find to share.
Post by: cwyllie on July 20, 2023, 06:56:02 PM

cook_dw. Definitely going to preserve them. Already took the to a local spring manufacture and had them tested. They are still good springs. I’ve blasted them to remove rust. Paint is next step. Thinking going with a low sheen black. Any other suggestions for original color?

Title: Re: Exciting find to share.
Post by: x66 714 on July 20, 2023, 07:19:48 PM

I soaked mine in Evaporust for a couple of days. Dried them & shot them with satin clear...Joe

Title: Re: Exciting find to share.
Post by: David K on July 20, 2023, 08:48:06 PM

Definitely go with the evaporator and semi gloss. New tags will make it sweet?

Title: Re: Exciting find to share.
Post by: Gars68Tux on July 20, 2023, 09:25:22 PM

Not black, "natural" is correct.

Title: Re: Exciting find to share.
Post by: cwyllie on July 25, 2023, 12:34:48 AM

All cleaned up and painted clear.
Any source on a YE sticker? You can find many codes at the usual suspects but not finding the YE.

Title: Re: Exciting find to share.
Post by: x66 714 on July 25, 2023, 03:01:47 AM

Quote from: cwyllie on July 25, 2023, 12:34:48 AM

All cleaned up and painted clear.
Any source on a YE sticker? You can find many codes at the usual suspects but not finding the YE.

Don Lightfoot https://www.angelfire.com/rock/69ss/decals01.html
...Joe

Title: Re: Exciting find to share.
Post by: 68camaroz28 on July 25, 2023, 08:08:18 PM

Quote from: x66 714 on July 25, 2023, 03:01:47 AM

Quote from: cwyllie on July 25, 2023, 12:34:48 AM

All cleaned up and painted clear.
Any source on a YE sticker? You can find many codes at the usual suspects but not finding the YE.

Don Lightfoot https://www.angelfire.com/rock/69ss/decals01.html
...Joe

Agree with Joe, but I'd consider placing the original stickers back on if possible if your trying to maintain being a survivor. The tag shown looks like a great candidate to re-use. Just a thought!

Title: Re: Exciting find to share.
Post by: x66 714 on July 25, 2023, 09:05:01 PM

Quote from: 68camaroz28 on July 25, 2023, 08:08:18 PM

Quote from: x66 714 on July 25, 2023, 03:01:47 AM

Quote from: cwyllie on July 25, 2023, 12:34:48 AM

All cleaned up and painted clear.
Any source on a YE sticker? You can find many codes at the usual suspects but not finding the YE.

Don Lightfoot https://www.angelfire.com/rock/69ss/decals01.html
...Joe

Agree with Joe, but I'd consider placing the original stickers back on if possible if your trying to maintain being a survivor. The tag shown looks like a great candidate to re-use. Just a thought!

Agree

Title: Re: Exciting find to share.
Post by: cwyllie on July 26, 2023, 01:10:49 AM

Thanks for the great info guys.