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General Discussion / Re: LA built Camaros rear leaf spring black paint
« on: January 13, 2025, 01:05:20 AM »
Where was the selling dealership?
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General Discussion / Re: LA built Camaros rear leaf spring black paint
« on: January 11, 2025, 05:00:51 PM »
I’ve enclosed a picture of a LA built (Feb. 69) Z/28. If you zoom in you can see the soft tape line of the Dover White stripe at the cowl.
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General Discussion / Re: LA built Camaros rear leaf spring black paint
« on: January 11, 2025, 02:23:13 AM »
On 69 Z/28's built at LA, the stripe color that (in my case is dover white) continues to the edge of the cowl. I've spent mant years observing how this was done. In general, LA cars have a soft edge tape line with no overspray onto the firewall. What I mean by a soft edge tape line is that the stripe termination is not perfect. I'm going to look through my picture collection and post a few examples. Is there anyone out there that has noticed this detail as well?
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General Discussion / Re: LA built Camaros rear leaf spring black paint
« on: January 10, 2025, 06:13:38 PM »
Thank you William, I've learned some new details I was not aware of. I plan to add a few more today and look forward to feedback.
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General Discussion / Re: LA built Camaros rear leaf spring black paint
« on: January 10, 2025, 04:38:27 AM »
I think that's a great idea! We would probably need to start a new post (blog) and this might be the first entry. Maybe Kurt could help us set something up.
Dan
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General Discussion / Re: LA built Camaros rear leaf spring black paint
« on: January 09, 2025, 06:04:33 PM »
Thank you to both of you for your input. It's been a journey learning about the differences of how LA built Camaros as opposed to Norwood. The black paint on the rear leaf springs has baffled me for years. With far fewer Camaros built at LA, I'm sure I will run into more items that are LA specific.
Thank you,
Dan
Thank you,
Dan
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General Discussion / LA built Camaros rear leaf spring black paint
« on: January 09, 2025, 05:21:47 AM »
I'm soliciting input from owners of LA built Camaros. My 1969 Z/28 (March) has the original leaf springs which are painted black (satin) and not partially but complete on both sides. I've been in contact with other LA built Camaro owners (1st Gen.) and they report the same thing. I believe that John Mello in a previous post noted that the gas tank with some over spray on the rear springs were found to be black also. Looking forward to any input.
Thank you,
Dan
Thank you,
Dan
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General Discussion / Re: 1969 ZL2 Undehood Insulation
« on: December 23, 2024, 03:49:36 AM »
Yes there is a very nice reproduction underhood insulation made by REM. The only problem is they are very thick and really don't compress. When you try to install the clips (original or reproduction), they will at a minimum crack or break completely. I have a couple of ideas on how to possibly make the clips install without breaking but I'm also soliciting any ideas form the group at large.
Dan
Dan
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General Discussion / Re: 1969 ZL2 Undehood Insulation
« on: December 02, 2024, 06:19:37 PM »
A picture of an early take-off original underhood insulation pad from a 1969 Indy Pace Car. it has been lightly cleaned with simple green and put in storage for years.
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General Discussion / Re: 1969 ZL2 Undehood Insulation
« on: December 01, 2024, 08:08:10 PM »
Thank you William for posting the picture! To me it looks like there are black strands in the fiber weave that make it appear a little darker. I hope to get a picture of a friends original underhood insulation. If I do, I will certainly post it here.
Dan
Dan
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General Discussion / 1969 ZL2 Undehood Insulation
« on: December 01, 2024, 02:06:32 AM »
I'm wondering if anyone might have an underhood insulation pad that they could share a picture of. I'm curious about the color of an original underhood insulation pad. I've seen many used, dirty originals and they appear to be a flat black in color. I suspect that it my be from years of dirt and grime (oil) but thought I would solicit input from the experts. Looking forward to any input you might have
Thank you,
Dan
Thank you,
Dan
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General Discussion / Re: Ignition coil
« on: October 17, 2024, 02:05:21 AM »
1969 application beyond 9/68 would be 270 B-R.
Dan
Dan
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Restoration / Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28
« on: August 11, 2024, 03:53:23 AM »
Well done Jim looks very nice!
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Restoration / Diverter valve muffler
« on: April 21, 2024, 01:39:06 AM »
Has anyone successfully removed a diverter valve muffler, re-phosphated it and then re-installed it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Dan
Thank you,
Dan
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Maintenance / Re: 1969 Z28 spark plugs
« on: March 19, 2024, 02:22:03 AM »
Wow that looks fantastic Jim........nice job restoring it!
Dan
Dan