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Originality / Re: 69 upper A arm

« on: May 26, 2017, 03:11:21 AM »

Just checked my car and it has two different head markings on the dog bone bolts - driver side is 'RSC' and passenger side has the Elco "fluttering flag" symbol.
Haven't seen your 'LE' marking before, but it may be worth checking this loooooong thread:
http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=9074.0;all

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Restoration / Re: Reproduction 2 piece rotor review

« on: May 25, 2017, 10:10:39 AM »

Good to know they fit! Did you re-use the original SAE, or the new metric bolts to mount the repro rotor on the original hub? Just wondered if the bolts are the same length.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Engine Pad Stamps

« on: May 23, 2017, 02:18:50 AM »

Don't follow the '68 numbers as much as '69, but the gap between the 'L' and '3' in the partial VIN is unusual.

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Originality / Re: Service Engines (CE coded)

« on: May 22, 2017, 07:18:48 AM »

Thanks Kurt

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Originality / Re: Service Engines (CE coded)

« on: May 21, 2017, 10:36:32 PM »

Great info John. Could you please clarify if the 2 shift lines were concurrent, operating on the same start/end times? I guess I just assumed 2 shifts at the engine assembly plant meant a day and a night shift, not 2 day shifts.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Caveat Emptor...another repro window sticker

« on: May 19, 2017, 01:06:09 AM »

124379N647976 - described as having a 427 CI warranty-replacement block.
It's a shame when they feel it necessary to list under 'Highlights':
"Original trim tag"

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Research Topics & Reports / Re: 67-69 Bumper Jack Design

« on: May 18, 2017, 11:04:16 PM »

Here's the pictures from Austin:
Jack Base


End view of square jack mast:


Mast and ratchet mecanism:


VE3 load rest:

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Research Topics & Reports / Re: 67-69 Bumper Jack Design

« on: May 18, 2017, 07:18:42 AM »

Got another data point from Austin (thanks!) on his recently-purchased 10B LOS Z/28. Will add some pictures shortly.

67:
LOS 04B - square, 7D on the mast. Base - blank

NOR 05B - trapezoid, no date on rivet. Mast stamped CC07. Base U

68:
LOS 02C - square, 81 on the mast.  Base - blank.
LOS 02E - square, 8B on the mast.  Base - blank.

NOR 04A - trapezoid, 8C on rivet.  Base - blank.
NOR 04D - trapezoid, 8D on rivet.  Base tbd.
NOR  ? ? - trapezoid, 8D on rivet.  Base n/a.

69:
LOS 09D - square, 8J on the mast.  Base - blank.
LOS 10B - square, 8J on the mast. Base - blank. VE3 load rest.
LOS 01B - square, 8 on the mast.   Base - blank.

NOR 11D - trapezoid, 8L on rivet.  Base U69.  (note: convertible, space saver)
NOR 03B - trapezoid, 9C on rivet.  Base U69.
NOR 08E - trapezoid, 9G on rivet.  Base - blank. VE3 load rest
NOR 09C - trapezoid, 9H on rivet.  Base U69.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Is this a real 1111480 distributor?

« on: May 17, 2017, 11:44:25 PM »

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=15011

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Originality / Re: 1969 DZ block?

« on: May 17, 2017, 09:17:09 AM »

124379L52907X

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Originality / Re: 1969 DZ block?

« on: May 16, 2017, 09:38:01 AM »

I think it's a genuine stamp, but the degree of pitting/weathering makes it hard to be sure. The LOS partial is consistent with a few others I have from the same timeframe, although those have been 618 casting blocks, but the 2 missing digits..... perhaps those were more worn than others in the gang stamp and ended up lightly impressed?

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Restoration / Re: Reproduction 2 piece rotor review

« on: May 13, 2017, 04:43:09 AM »

http://www.camarocentral.com/1967_1969_Brake_Rotor_Front_Disc_Rotor_Only_p/brc-634.htm

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Originality / Re: trunk mat cuts

« on: May 11, 2017, 10:07:48 AM »

Some other brands used a single long rubber sleeve, rather than the 2 short ones referred to above for Camaro coupes.

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Originality / Re: Assembly-Line Correct 1969 Trunk Lamp (RPO U25)

« on: May 10, 2017, 05:54:03 AM »

Thanks for the great pictures Steve, that confirms what I had figured out as correct for the underhood lamp.

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Originality / Re: Assembly-Line Correct 1969 Trunk Lamp (RPO U25)

« on: May 10, 2017, 02:47:34 AM »

Thanks Kurt! I learn something every day here.