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General Discussion / Re: 124379N576051 1969 L78 on BAT

« on: December 24, 2024, 06:04:53 PM »

Recent sale on eBay of L78 block with engine pad stamp TO519JH:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/156461152012?_skw=l78+block&itmmeta=01JFWWHPXYQ0M31805XM2NFSYR&hash=item246dcfb70c:g:0pMAAOSwBRRnAbXy&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKn8jdMJCQTLt8JhMDTVem%2Fw7eaYRGnMtoEigRrsv0Ejldvka8%2Bv5qKy51IGFOD%2BpguoZ0%2FIkAr%2FT%2B16kgKfVbtFKlOVOpwnohkUYnN2VtOq8%2BabDPfNVfTz1nY8CjusUbbtEGOat32WI1UDK9jn8B8206mwpzbvOdfcD3IdfyxL%2B2Z7TlvA1v1xjMzW5960QLA38Gx61ErFy7RLByZfok2pASFc2Zijl9C3yvQKK9PtByNu1YPVlRmkiec1PwFe%2F%2Bk%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5Lvxpz_ZA

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Trans-Am Camaros / Success of Sunoco Camaro Winning 9 of 11 Races in 1968 Trans-Am Series

« on: December 23, 2024, 05:17:12 PM »

Hemmings Muscle Machines February 2025 article features Sunoco Camaro winning the 1968 Trans-Am Series, with the author giving thanks to Jon Mello for help with the article.

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Originality / Re: Firewall Markings

« on: December 22, 2024, 11:07:37 PM »

Previous discussion on firewall markings on Van Nuys built vehicles:

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=14307.0

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Originality / Re: 69 z28 emblems

« on: December 10, 2024, 03:20:43 PM »

Previous discussion on color of Z28 emblems, Unfortunately, JohnZ's photos are gone:

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=1901.0

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Originality / Re: Fuel Tube Support Bracket 3959444

« on: December 09, 2024, 10:24:02 PM »

I found this information about a carburetor support bracket used on the 1969 Z28:

https://rubbercitymotoring.com/parts-bin/2014/5/16/1969-camaro-fuel-line-bracket-stamp-rite

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Maintenance / Re: Survey Request -- Z28 302 Cold Engine Starting Procedure

« on: December 04, 2024, 05:16:52 PM »

While not a 1st generation Z28, my Mustang has a factory Holley 4150 780 cfm carburetor and I use the following procedure to start the car after it has been sitting for several weeks:
1). Pull manual choke.
2). Pump accelerator three times.
3). Engine usually starts after cranking the starter three times.
4). I'll let the car idle with the choke on before driving the car for a couple of minutes as I've had it stall when I immediately drive it.

If the car hasn't been drivien in a month, it is difficult to get it started. After multiple attempts, I'll let the car sit for 10 minutes or so and then it will start easily. The Mustang has a Shaker Hood and I would have to remove the assembly to inject gasoline into the fuel bowls, so I haven't had to do this yet. The BOSS 302 was rebuilt by the prior owner with replacement TRW pistons, aftermarket camshaft with Crane rockers, Stinger electronic ignition, and Hooker Super Competition headers.

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General Discussion / Re: 68 Camaro Radio Wiring

« on: December 04, 2024, 04:43:56 PM »

I found a Motorola service manual on eBay for 1968 model radios:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/335707772046?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20220405142716%26meid%3Db945db6462d3402aa180c0f2fead2158%26pid%3D101506%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D335620855876%26itm%3D335707772046%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D4481478%26algv%3DDefaultOrganicWebWithV11WebTrimmedV3VisualRankerWithKnnV3AndUltBRecall&_trksid=p4481478.c101506.m1851

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Garage Talk / Jay Leno driving 1969 RS Z28 Camaro

« on: November 29, 2024, 03:30:38 PM »

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

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Maintenance / Restoring Classic GM Power Windows

« on: November 26, 2024, 04:04:44 PM »

The January 2025 issue of Hemmings Muscle Machines has an article on restoring power windows, with the vehicle featured being a 1969 Camaro.

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Restoration / Re: November 66 built Van Nuys SS nose stripe

« on: November 12, 2024, 03:38:35 AM »

Prior posting on BAT of a 1967 Camaro built at the Van Nuys Plant:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-chevrolet-camaro-129/

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Maintenance / Re: Survey Request -- Z28 302 Cold Engine Starting Procedure

« on: November 05, 2024, 11:44:29 PM »

I hope some Z28 owners reply to this survey as I go through a similar process starting a vintage vehicle which has a Holley 4150, but it is not a Camaro.

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