Messages

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Restoration / Re: Trunk mat tear repair

« on: September 22, 2024, 12:19:52 PM »

I would try Plastidip VLP on a tear like this. 

https://plastidip.com/product/vinyl-leather-repair-vlp/

Repair video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9I6iwiXRFk

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: - - Special paint 69

« on: March 02, 2024, 04:21:29 PM »

It was a production Olds Toronado/Buick Rivera color for 1969.

So this is not the same color as the infamous 'Carolina Blue' 69 Z28 ?   It was described something like GMC fleet blue at Barrett a couple years ago but I dont know if that is correct either.

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Restoration / Re: 68 Camaro Restoration Plan - Bodywork costs.

« on: February 25, 2024, 04:42:02 PM »

The 'Installation Center' in Georgia specializes in AMD sheet metal replacement.  Their website provides information on parts and labor costs.

https://theinstallationcenter.com/

https://www.facebook.com/AMDinstallation

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Promotional Events and Concept Cars / Re: 1969 Jean Claude Killy Z28 Concept Car from 1969 Auto Shows

« on: May 06, 2023, 01:08:59 PM »

Just remove the front spoiler and the Z handles great in snow...   

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Promotional Events and Concept Cars / Re: 1969 Jean Claude Killy Z28 Concept Car from 1969 Auto Shows

« on: May 06, 2023, 01:01:10 PM »

Interior

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 1969 washer pump motor cover ink stamp

« on: January 02, 2023, 06:00:14 PM »

This picture is an original one from Lloyd's build thread (24th week 1969). Does anyone know the font for the numbers? Maybe Lloyd will chime in.
Doc

Hey Doc,  the cover in the photo is from my '69 that was built on 28-Feb (02D).    Maybe the 24 is a day code, assuming mine is original.

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Restoration / Re: Where did the mice collect this?

« on: January 02, 2023, 05:19:25 PM »

Critter pad, with Astro Ventilation       Also found some under the headliner during resto.

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Restoration / Re: Has anybody redone/restored a pitman arm?

« on: November 14, 2022, 10:53:36 PM »

Rare Parts rebuilt the pitman arm on my '69

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Restoration / Re: Cleaning 69 front turnsignal lens gaskets

« on: September 23, 2022, 12:04:21 AM »

 I used the Soff Seal gaskets for my lights. The off white color is also closer to the originals.

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Promotional Events and Concept Cars / Re: 1968 Camaro as seen in Dealer Ads inside High School Yearbooks from 1968

« on: September 17, 2022, 04:43:22 PM »

1968 Fairfax High School (Virginia)

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General Discussion / Re: My 69 Z28 NRCS Data Report

« on: February 16, 2022, 09:55:35 PM »

Kurt you are partially correct. Cars could be ordered at the overseas location and picked up at the dealer where the serviceman would be stationed or at a location of the servicemen choice. Being a retired air force veteran myself, I actually did that when I was stationed in Germany.

Scot

Roger that ...

 

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Promotional Events and Concept Cars / Re: 1969 Z/427 show car / concept car

« on: January 04, 2022, 11:02:12 PM »

Link to interior photo taken at Watkins Glenn 13-July-1969

https://library.revsinstitute.org/digital/custom/single-image?id=276966&collection=p17257coll1

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General Discussion / Re: Why Camaro production was extended in 1969.

« on: October 27, 2019, 04:22:51 PM »

DeLorean wrote a book in the '70s "On a Clear Day You Can See General Motors." A good portion of the book concerns the train wreck he inherited when he became Chevrolet General Manager on February 15, 1969. He mentions no involvement in any of the areas Wiki lists; the delay of the 1970 Camaro was 100% due to the failure of the quarter panel tooling according to people who worked there. He did a great job turning Chevy around and was promoted to GM upper management in 1972. It was a bad fit and he resigned in 1973.

Have you watched the movie ?   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6256978/

I've heard the 69 model was only one year because of new safety standards.  The 1971 model was moved forward in a hurry.  Might explain why the tooling wasn't ready? 

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General Discussion / Re: ZP2 Trim & Color Override

« on: October 04, 2019, 06:35:52 PM »

My '69 is also a 71/715.  I like the combo except the dark blue plastic parts fade horribly!  The black does not for some reason.

Also discussed here http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=9399.0   Note reply from JohnZ.

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Originality / Re: 1969 Dealer Order Form

« on: October 04, 2019, 06:19:07 PM »

Which cover price book did you get, the $19.95 with 2 authors or the $21.95 with only Incremona as the author?

I found the $21.95 one, for under $40.  Is there any difference other than the covers?