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General Discussion / Re: Let's help my neighbor correct his 68 RS engine bay

« on: July 09, 2024, 05:06:41 AM »

After speaking with my neighbor, essentially right now I want to help him parts swap the aftermarket stuff to the correct GM parts with correct dates and plan for a firewall repaint later.
Which are the correct intake bolts? head marking?
Intake casting number and date range?
Carb #?
Correct distributer and date range recommended?
of course anything else you see and would like to help with.

Thanks everyone!

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Originality / Re: 1967 L78 Window Sticker Analysis

« on: July 08, 2024, 05:42:07 AM »

Here's a photo of my car when it was brand new. Dealer must have added the radio. I should mention when the original owner was still alive he sent me the ORIGINAL window sticker, Bobb Chevrolet sales paperwork, original title, timeslips from National Trail Raceway, etc. A lot has come to light about this car!

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Originality / Re: 1967 L78 Window Sticker Analysis

« on: July 08, 2024, 05:40:30 AM »

Regarding the air cleaner, the son of the original owner found it and I now have it reunited to the car. I just have to make the ducting to the firewall. The original owner has passed but did tell me he used a portion of a 16" inner tube to seal the firewall duct to the air cleaner.

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General Discussion / Re: Let's help my neighbor correct his 68 RS engine bay

« on: July 08, 2024, 05:12:53 AM »

More Photos

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General Discussion / Let's help my neighbor correct his 68 RS engine bay

« on: July 08, 2024, 05:10:12 AM »

Hello everyone,

I spoke to my neighbor about his 68RS that has zero rust, all original drivetrain and sheetmetal that it would be great to take his car to the next level by correcting everything underhood. The car does appear to have 1 repaint. I thought it would be fun to "crowd" correct this car by posting a thread here, with permission of my neighbor of course. That's my crusty black L78 parked next to him at our local cars and coffee. Thank you for your help!

Jose

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General Discussion / Re: 1967 L78 repro Alternator Belt 3849739 fitment problems

« on: September 13, 2023, 05:20:49 PM »

I assume the number on the belt matches the cover assy it arrived in, and yes, that 1/2" does matter. A local NAPA will have a belt gauge to verify the length. Give Janis a call if they shipped the wrong belt or if it's short. I see the revised chart you showed is from June 67. When was your car built? Let us know what happens. Also, I would have the old belt measured as well. Interestingly the 68 part numbers are different than 67 don't know the length.

Thanks for the tip. It is the correct belt with part number embossed on the belt just a 1/2" short. My car build date is 04D 4/27/67 to be exact

Nice work.  Next update should be of it running..!!..   

Thanks D! Waiting for some small parts to get in, I need to pressure test a couple radiators, work on the dizzy and it should be good to go.

That will work for now. Personally I would be looking for a longer belt, you may need it.

I have a slightly longer belt from a local parts store I'll keep in the car just in case.

I was thinking on my 68 Z/28 I had to put it on the crank 1st. Then the alt & the w/p pulley last, from the back side....Joe

Whatever works I suppose

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General Discussion / Re: 1967 L78 repro Alternator Belt 3849739 fitment problems

« on: September 13, 2023, 04:13:43 AM »

Using a combination of Darrell, Bentley, and Jim's advice I did the following to make it work.

- I removed the valve cover and alternator adjustment bolt to move the alternator as close as I could.
- Used an impact gun to remove the alt pulley
- I placed the belt on the pulley and pulled it onto the alternator shaft and installed the nut
- Placed a rag on the alt with a large pry bar
- Removed spark plugs and rotated the engine while simultaneously pulling the pry bar
- Holding pry bar in place while torquing alternator adjustment bolt

The alt is still very close to the valve cover but there is about an 1/8" clearance. The extra 1/2" of belt would have made the process easier. With that said, the belt still has a safe amount of play and I don't feel it's too tight.

 

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General Discussion / 1967 L78 repro Alternator Belt 3849739 fitment problems

« on: September 12, 2023, 02:56:22 PM »

I purchased a repro 3849739 alternator belt alternator belt made by Quanta advertised as 55 1/2" in length. When measuring the outside length of the belt it was actually 55". Does this 1/2" really make that much of a difference? I feel like there is no way this belt will fit. I removed the valve cover and pushed the alternator as far as it could go and it's still not close. Am I missing something?

Note: NOM but I'm using correct original GM pulleys

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Originality / Re: Preservation of a 68 Camaro

« on: September 10, 2023, 01:45:51 AM »

D, it's been inspiring to follow your build. As a previous owner of your car has stated, it's like a "shiny penny!" Nice work!

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Originality / Re: 1967 2 Piece Clutch Rod Boot assembly

« on: August 15, 2023, 03:01:19 AM »

Taken from: Parts and Accessories Catalog P&A 34 November 1967

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Originality / Re: 1967 2 Piece Clutch Rod Boot assembly

« on: August 15, 2023, 02:53:38 AM »

Another pic, note later part number boot with original part number retainer. The retainer will not fit over the later 1 piece steel reinforced boot which makes me curious as to why the diagram illustrated both being used.

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Originality / 1967 2 Piece Clutch Rod Boot assembly

« on: August 14, 2023, 03:01:13 AM »

When unscrewing the 2 screws holding what was left of the clutch rod boot into place on my 1967 04D NOR Camaro, I noticed it had a steel retainer and a boot underneath. I didn't think anything of it until I realized the NOS gm boot simply wouldn't screw into place using the retainer.
After some digging, on UPC 7 C2 of the aim, there is a design change.
1st design being 2 pieces with retainer part #3886688 and seal part # 3886686.
This design is replaced with part 3909071 that is the one piece.
Interestingly, although my car is 04D the change is dated 10/26/66.

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Originality / Re: no carpet guard?

« on: July 29, 2023, 05:09:28 AM »

My NOR 04D 1967 Camaro also doesn't have the carpet guard.
Looks like putty and a firewall plug were used to seal the firewall.

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Originality / Re: Original Born with Battery Trays LOS NOR

« on: March 01, 2023, 10:53:53 PM »

This is an original battery tray from a 1967 LOS 04C

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General Discussion / Re: 04D 1967 Console Gauge harness connector location + ground

« on: February 23, 2023, 04:24:26 PM »

Hi Jose,

 My 67 05B NOR has the gauges and the harness connector gets plugged into a small hole that exists in the plastic air plenum that is attached to the metal heater box. The hole is about centered with the console so you should be able to feel around for it. The harness itself exits the console rear above the carpet.
  The ground wire does go on the dash reinforcement as you have observed. It should be the bottom hole (I think there are two holes in that reinforcement arm).  This ground point is the same for my 04B LOS too which has a console but no gauges.

Mike

This is exactly what I was looking for thank you for your help.

Yes the ground was on the bottom hole as yours with a section of fried ground wire still attached.

Thank You!
Jose