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General Discussion / Re: Dealership License Plate Frames

« on: May 14, 2008, 04:06:14 PM »

I am trying to find original license plate frames from Fred Gledhill Chevrolet, circa 1960's, that was located in Wilmington, Calif.  I currently own an original 1969 Z/28 that was purchased from there in Feb., 1969 and would like to add the dealership frames to add to it's originality.  Thank you.

If you find a good source for frames (lot of plate collectors - not so many frame collectors) I'd be interested in an contact.  I have been trying for the last 4 1/2 years to locate dealer plates for a couple of cars (admittedly, I have not been searching continuously but in spurts).

The usual suggestions are swap meets and Ebay...I've found both of those to be sources that are very dry for this sort of thing

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General Discussion / Zinc additive - any try it?

« on: May 13, 2008, 11:04:41 PM »

Ran across this through another forum.  Any one try either out?  any thoughts or feedback?


http://www.cam-shield.com/

Or this

http://www.zddplus.com/

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Restoration / Re: Looking for an 1100843 61 amp alternator

« on: May 13, 2008, 03:09:26 AM »

from what I have been told -
The date would be possible if it was before the motor assembly date - though I have also learned that it was installed after the motor was mounted

The alternator is definitely installed on the assembly line - JohnZ confirmed this - so the car is a 01D and the engine is a 0117 so the date of 0122 on the alternator would seem to put it within range (john suggested about a week prior minimum).  The VIN is 520152 which is less than 100 cars away form the ending VIN for that month at LA.  So I'm think that the car had to have been built he last day or so of the month and that would make the alternator 8-9 days ahead of the car...anyone disagree? 

I hate to jump on a piece which will need significant refurbing and then have it not really "fit" the puzzle - ya now?

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Restoration / Re: Looking for an 1100843 61 amp alternator

« on: May 12, 2008, 08:13:05 PM »

Here is one on Ebay  - 9A22
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-1100843-9A22-DATED-ALTERNATOR-CHEVELLE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247QQcategoryZ33573QQihZ005QQitemZ150212193779QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

good spot - I've been searching Ebay with no luck (forgot to check this past weekend though)...thanks

that dates seems possible - yes?  Anyone?

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Restoration / Looking for an 1100843 61 amp alternator

« on: May 12, 2008, 04:51:46 PM »

car has an 01D build date so I need to find an alternator that is prior to that (by a reasonable margin) - any help appreciated

thanks

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Restoration / Re: looking for an #1111489 distributor

« on: May 12, 2008, 04:09:26 PM »

I went ahead and picked up the Oct 24th one after the Nov 30th fell through...now someone has offered me a nov 11th...when it rains it pours

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Restoration / Re: Guidance on dating of components

« on: May 09, 2008, 12:40:11 AM »

Just another data point for you.  I have the original 37A alternator in my 69RS.  Car was assembled at Norwood around 20-21 Jan 1969.  Date code on the alternator is Jan 7, 1969.

Most alternators and distributors I've noticed seem to be within a month of engine assembly if not within 2 weeks.  Not sure how the judging rules apply - assume that they do allow for more of a range of acceptable dates.

Thanks for the data point.  Based on some responses in another thread I went with an October 24th distributor...that would seem to fly.  I am still looking for an alternator

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Restoration / Re: Guidance on dating of components

« on: May 08, 2008, 09:22:04 PM »

The distributor should be at least a week prior to the engine assembly date (it was installed at the engine plant), and the alternator should be at least a week prior to the car's final assembly date (it was installed on the engine dress line at the car assemby plant).

that makes sense...how far back would you think its reasonable?  Same as for NCRS - up to  6 mos?

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Restoration / Re: looking for an #1111489 distributor

« on: May 08, 2008, 04:09:10 AM »

I have a 489 dated about the same as James'. Came out of a 12C car.

Well that sort answers the question I just posed about dating in a new thread.

I had a line on a Nov 30th dated one but it did not pan out...I have access to an October 24th dated one...based on what you just said that would seem fine.

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Restoration / Guidance on dating of components

« on: May 08, 2008, 04:06:20 AM »

So it turns out I am missing two pieces that I thought I had, A 61 AMP Alternator and a distributor.  This is for an LA built '69 SS 350 AT w/AC with a trim tag date of 01D and an engine build date of T0117HB.

How far ahead of the car and the engine should these two components be?

Can I use the NCRS guideline of six months prior to build date for these?

KurtS, this would seem to be a good one for you.

Thanks

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Restoration / Re: looking for an #1111489 distributor

« on: May 07, 2008, 01:49:06 AM »

The one I have is very early... August 68, if you are interested let me know.

that's pretty early for me..the motor is built January 17, 1969...I don't know if it will fly (what's the point in getting a correctly coded distributor only to have the dates be in error - ya know?)  I will keep you in mind. 

And thanks for the reply.

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Restoration / Re: looking for an #1111489 distributor

« on: May 07, 2008, 12:13:53 AM »

contact "firstgenaddict" he might be able to help.

Thanks

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General Discussion / looking for an #1111489 distributor

« on: May 06, 2008, 09:48:43 PM »

Like the title says, I am in need of the above distributor.  Dated Prior to January 15th 1969 please.  Any leads welcome...thanks

PS also posted this in the Restoration section.

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Restoration / looking for an #1111489 distributor

« on: May 06, 2008, 09:47:36 PM »

Like the title says, I am in need of the above distributor.  Dated Prior to January 15th 1969 please.  Any leads welcome...thanks

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General Discussion / Re: what is reasonable value for this 1969 project

« on: April 28, 2008, 08:56:54 PM »

Make sure you get a pic of the end of the axle tubes!

Definitely - why not post them on this thread?