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Restoration / Re: radiator supports

« on: November 02, 2012, 07:08:33 AM »

Well i found a used original but i am still looking for a better one... and possibly thinking of going with the new AMD...

Matts Classic Bowties is listing a new AMD raditor support... here's the ad below... has anyone compared it to an OEM???

Brand New Tooling from Auto Metal Direct!

Made on new AMD Steel Tools!

Heavy steel gauge, like original!

Test - Fitted by skilled restoration professionals!

 

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Restoration / Re: reputable machine shop in CT

« on: November 02, 2012, 06:57:13 AM »

 
However, I will caution you to stay away from a circle racers shop in the Bristol area..He has a great rep but I can't see how after how he did me.... years ago I brought them a BB to clean, and inspect ...they stole all my hardware from my BB heads and claimed it was NG but every machine shop I ever used will give you those parts back....in this case the crooks kept the rockers, all the valves, the valve springs, etc... and I know for a fact they were not bad..... plus they messed with my blocks deck pad... I paid him for the insults just to get out of there and never return ... but I still owe those BOB heads a !@#$%@$$%XX@@###!!! 

I hate to say anything bad about someone but in this case I have been quite for too long... and if it saves another car guy from being wronged...

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Restoration / Re: reputable machine shop in CT

« on: November 02, 2012, 06:52:51 AM »

Dalena Auto Parts Inc
63 Glen St, New Britain, CT 06051

(860) 225-7851 

I have had very excellent results at Dalena's machine shop.  Great guys there who are very honest and reasonable...   

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Research Topics & Reports / Re: 1968 SS hood ornaments

« on: November 02, 2012, 06:27:03 AM »

I hate to do this but I think this is going to snow ball...

Has anyone noticed there are two types of SS Stacks???  One my cars I have a set where the square stacks are chrome all the way to the base and another car where the chrome only goes about 1/4" down... I'll have to post photos later... but I think both have the correct part numbers...

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Restoration / Re: What is the best after market sheet metal?

« on: October 23, 2012, 03:52:24 AM »

Thanks everyone. I am leaning towards AMD for quarters, tail pan and floor... I got positive reviews on AMD from a lot of folks around here as well.

I brought the L78 to the body shop last week.  So the fun begins...   

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Restoration / Re: need advice on doing a correct show car Camaro restoration

« on: October 01, 2012, 02:37:26 PM »

Here is a photo from the 1st owner.

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Restoration / Re: need advice on doing a correct show car Camaro restoration

« on: October 01, 2012, 02:11:58 PM »

Yes the 69 was drag raced for part of its life and both were street raced.  I was trying to locate some film footage of CT dragway but the guy who posted never replied... so I keep looking... my 69 was named the Speed Buggy, typical pen striping, etc.  Car is 79 w/wht stripe & top, Blk Int.

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Restoration / Re: Radiator restoration

« on: September 28, 2012, 08:05:08 PM »

here are some photos

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Restoration / Re: need advice on doing a correct show car Camaro restoration

« on: September 28, 2012, 06:26:09 PM »

Thanks Marty and Phill,

This is some excellent advice.  I have updated my profile signature....   

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Restoration / need advice on doing a correct show car Camaro restoration

« on: September 28, 2012, 05:53:13 AM »

  Hello everyone:  Yes I am back, too many tours, & too much time has past and now with my Camaro's I must get-er done... but where did I leave off??? 

Anyways my days as US Army Paratrooper are coming to an end and I may now (hopefully) be able to continue and complete my Camaro restoration projects...  (and finally attend a national show with my Camaro and share in the fun).

So I am looking to you guys to help and advise me on what to read, what to consider, what to do and not do, paint and plating finishes, where to purchase, etc, etc, for restoring my car to the correct show car level.  As a younger man I used to be a mechanic and a drag racer so I believe I can still do all of those mechanical parts... but advice is still welcome.  One thing I have realized is that the auto technology is pretty advanced now but some parts are not as good as OEM and it maybe not be easy to do this or find the parts.... But I am shooting for the OEM restoration Show car if budgets allow me.... I think I would have one of you subject matter experts do my car for me and take out the guess work on my part but I think doing the resto yourself is the best part, (I hope I don't regret saying this..LOL  )....  Also I know very little about trailers and that end of it...  so I hope this thread will start off from the basics, work through the car from start to finish.  In the mean time I will continue to read CRG and learn...  I have stored my BB Camaros for years...time has flown by so quickly...but i am doing this for the love of these cars and hopefully I'll be able to drive my Camaro s again.

Thanks,  SFC GI JOE   

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Restoration / Radiator restoration

« on: September 28, 2012, 05:16:20 AM »

Hi everyone,

I have my OEM BB radiator but it is faded,  had some renters, etc, etc... I cleaned it out, but have not yet pressure tested her...

What I need to know is everything I should do to restore it back to OEM operational and show car level...

any suggestions and advice is greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten.   

J:OE 

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Restoration / radiator supports

« on: September 28, 2012, 05:07:57 AM »

Can anyone tell me if the 1968 Pontiac Firebird (FB) radiator support is the same as the 1968 Camaro's support?
Also are there any differences between BB and SB supports?

Should I find a used OEM one or are the re-pops worth it? I got a lead on a clean FB support...

Thanks for the help.  It takes a Camaro community to raise a (hopefully) great show car.  LOL  J:OE

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1968 - Orphans / Re: 8N473159 - Z/28 engine block

« on: September 15, 2012, 02:40:23 AM »

Lets be clear what everyone is saying...the CRG VIN time code 1968 May , Jun and Jul is way off.... sorry guys but it is... 

http://www.camaros.org/geninfo.shtml#HowMany

IMHO - This 302 VIN and 07II dates line up

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Restoration / Muncie gears

« on: September 05, 2012, 06:21:51 AM »

Which after market Muncie gears are the best? Also which bearings, forks, brass rings and synchronizers etc... would you recommend and why.

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Restoration / Are the any differances in sub frames?

« on: September 05, 2012, 06:15:36 AM »

Are there any differences in sub frames?  I have a 68 L78 car late production with a bent frame... I have access to a 69 fire-bird frame... but the mounts are rusted out...  I was thinking of sand blasting the fire-bird frame, fixing (welding up) the mount areas and transfer all the other stuff to the fire-bird main frame.... Any suggestions? I really hate to not use the OEM frame... it is in better shape but she is bent and I am unsure if it is worth straightening.

Also I was wondering how to get that factory OEM frame paint color.... to many of the restored cars appear to glossy to me...

Any suggestions are welcome...  I need to do this correctly the first time...  Thanks JOE