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General Discussion / Re: '69 396 SS/RS for sale on FB

« on: August 31, 2024, 02:33:26 AM »

I think it’s just the angle of the photo. It’s 711.

10 bolt might have been swapped out years ago for better gas mileage.

Would like to see the engine and transmission stampings.

Good point! I didn't think it through before posting. A Z11 would be stamped where the X22 was I presume.

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General Discussion / '69 396 SS/RS for sale on FB

« on: August 29, 2024, 12:47:17 PM »

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/489603133774375?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A9cfd6df9-4da1-4a33-8168-2ef853f1e877

I'm no expert but am a little confused with this one. TT states Z11 and is also stamped (69) Cortez Silver. Gauge package but no tach and a 10 bolt.

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General Discussion / Re: Interesting period photos.... :)

« on: May 31, 2024, 08:42:25 PM »

I did Charlotte Motor Speedway several times on a Harley. We were told that we had to maintain 75 to stay on the bank and DO NOT PASS the lead car. Me and a couple friends had learned the trick was to lag from the group to create a half lap gap and let it roll. The bike actually went around itself when at speed. If you try to go on the bank before at speed you will come right down to the bottom. It was a blast!

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Original Cars and Details / Re: 1969 Camaro L78 M22 - Cortez Silver

« on: May 23, 2024, 11:56:38 AM »

Awesome! I love that Cortez Silver color...

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Original Cars and Details / Re: 1969 Z28 time capsule

« on: May 23, 2024, 11:48:03 AM »

Great find and interesting read!
I have a '68 396 SS/RS Norwood car with a 09C build date. I bought it from the original owner in '86 with the POP and all service and registration documentation, but didn't get the original bill of sale or window sticker.

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General Discussion / Re: Wrong body tag for the VIN

« on: March 30, 2024, 05:01:22 PM »

My '68 is an 09C NOR car, same week as this 09C LOS tag. Interior trim code 718 would be a bench wouldn't it?

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General Discussion / Re: Interesting period photos.... :)

« on: March 25, 2024, 03:15:44 PM »

Gotta say I like that hood on that body style! Wonder how it would look with factory Z stripes? Might have too much going on and look better without them. I have seen them with a single stripe which looks good though.

Thanks, I loved that fiberglass hood. My dad owned a body shop so I did all the prep work and he painted it. I considered Z stripes but decided against it due to the contours of the L88 hood vs. the width of the stripes.

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General Discussion / Re: Interesting period photos.... :)

« on: March 24, 2024, 03:28:51 PM »

This pic was taken '80 of my '72. Of all the cars that I've had this one and my 396 SS/RS are my all time favorites.

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Research Topics & Reports / Re: 1968 SS hood ornaments

« on: March 24, 2024, 04:30:10 AM »

I know this thread is aged but if still keeping track...
09C 396 Stacks

LOS or NOR?

Sorry, Norwood

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General Discussion / Re: Interesting period photos.... :)

« on: March 23, 2024, 05:50:13 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU3jmaZdkGA

Cool video! It's funny how after doing something like that you get pumped up and your knees want to knock a little, even though you know that you have it under control.

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General Discussion / Re: Interesting period photos.... :)

« on: March 18, 2024, 02:17:15 PM »

Year 1979,my 68 Z

And only 11 years old at the time. Do you still have it, any updated photos?

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General Discussion / Re: Interesting period photos.... :)

« on: March 15, 2024, 02:10:35 AM »

My Camaro at the Charlotte Auto Fair April of '87 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Research Topics & Reports / Re: 1968 SS hood ornaments

« on: January 28, 2024, 04:34:45 PM »

I know this thread is aged but if still keeping track...
09C 396 Stacks

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General Discussion / Re: My story and why to not give up looking.

« on: January 26, 2024, 03:05:39 AM »

Great story. I bought my '68 from the original owner so know it's history. The first owner bought it for his only child who had for a while and eventually committed suicide while going to medical school. He kept it pristine for sentimental reasons until 1986 when he finally sold it to me after I badgered him for 3 years to sell it to me.

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General Discussion / Re: 1968 RS/SS History

« on: December 21, 2023, 03:06:42 AM »

I believe the trim code 749 designates Black Houndstooth.