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General Discussion / Re: Late model wiper motor fit on a 1969 Camaro

« on: August 24, 2024, 09:04:40 AM »

I was able to convert my 69 Camaro to have delay/pulse wipers and not look horrible. 

First, I got the wiper motor and bracket from a GMC Safari/Chevy Astro Van.  It will fit the firewall of the first gen Camaro, as the triangular bracket fits the firewall perfectly, with the bolt holes lining up with no issue.  Next, I removed a wiper/washer switch from a GM steering column.  I then took the turn signal stalk and cut it down so that I only had just a bit of metal and plastic that fit into the switch.  I then mounted it on a small retangular metal plate and drilled out holes to fit the switch as well as holes to line up with the mounting tabs on the back of the dash bezel.  Next, I purchased a factory radio knob kit, and attached the tone/balance knob to the plastic turn signal piece, and the main radio knob I fit onto the metal shaft of the turn signal switch.  Finally, I ran new wires to match up to the wiper motor harness, as well as the washer bottle/motor that I had from a vehicle I do not remember, but it the engine compartment.  Now, I have delay wipers and can also use the squirters, and best of all, the knobs match the headlight switch and the factory radio knobs as well. 

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General Discussion / Re: 69 pace car - Does this VIN match the date code on trim tag? Is it a pace car?

« on: December 16, 2021, 10:15:47 PM »

I am wondering then...was there a problem at GM in the beginning of April of 69?  I cannot for the life of me find a single pace car with a build date of 04A or 04B.  Strike?  Or did they just not build pace cars at that time frame?

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General Discussion / 69 pace car - Does this VIN match the date code on trim tag? Is it a pace car?

« on: December 16, 2021, 07:57:23 PM »

I saw this on ebay and noted that the VIN seemed to maybe just barely match the date code.  Records show that N628000 VIN's began in April and thus, an 04C date code would be off slightly.  Also, this car was listed and sold at Barrett Jackson back in 2010 with a listed date code of 04D.  Did someone change the trim tag? 

Also, I question this being a real Z11, as there are just a few things off slightly.  For example, the seat headrests (non-angled) are too early for being a pace car.  The air cleaner is wrong, the wheels are wrong, among a few other minor issues.  It could or could not be what the listing says, and I have questions.  Anyone else have an opinion? 


https://www.ebay.com/itm/275064139337

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1969-CHEVROLET-CAMARO-INDY-PACE-CAR-CONVERTIBLE-82447

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General Discussion / Need to get a small amount of touch up paint - 69 Camaro Dover White

« on: November 11, 2020, 11:31:10 PM »

I put a nice chip in my fender and darn it, it was my own stupid fault. And of course, it was an inch above my protective mat.  It's not huge, but it's right on the inner edge of the fender near the hood, and is easily seen.

Anyway, my original paint that I had used for touch up has dried up to a completely unusable rubber ball, and even though I have looked around on the internet a bit, I cannot find a touch up bottle of this color.  Does anyone know where to find a small touch up bottle of paint for 69 Camaro Dover White?  Or, does anyone have any left from a recent paint job?  All I need is a half a nail polish bottles worth.  If you do have some, but it is in a big can or similar, I can send you a clean and empty nail polish bottle to fill.  I will be more than happy to send money and pay for the paint, your time and trouble, and shipping and all that for your efforts.

Thanks.

Steve

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General Discussion / Re: Fender well pulley

« on: November 04, 2020, 04:26:28 AM »

I can see here where a cable and pulley could be used for this item.  Very 70's and very likely installed on a 69 Camaro. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNN3rx7Li40

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General Discussion / Re: Correct size of bleeder screws for 69 Camaro with Disc/Drum

« on: November 01, 2020, 11:47:53 PM »

Thanks.  Exactly the info I needed.

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General Discussion / Correct size of bleeder screws for 69 Camaro with Disc/Drum

« on: November 01, 2020, 05:29:51 PM »

I feel like this is a stupid question, but darn it if I can't find the answer anywhere else.  I need to replace all the bleeder screws at all four wheels.  I don't know the sizes or the part numbers of them. Is there a kit of the four bleeders offered out there or does HELP packages have these.  What info can you guys help me with so I can replace my four bleeders. The front are disc and the rear is drum, so I am pretty sure they are different front to back.  Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

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General Discussion / Re: 1969 Camaro - Can it have factory console gauges w/out center dash clock? tach?

« on: July 15, 2018, 07:47:40 AM »

So, just to make sure I understand this correctly, if I see a Camaro with console gauges and it doesn't have a clock as well, does that mean that the gauges were added later and the Camaro did not come with gauges from the factory? 

I know that Pace cars did not necessarily have console gauges from the factory, but if they did, shouldn't they have the clock too?  And, as mentioned above, you could order a clock without the console gauges, but could you do the other way around and get the console gauges and not the clock.  I always believed that if you checked the box for optional console gauges, the clock was included in that.  I also believe that you could order the tach as well and not the console gauges, and that the fuel gauge would go in the center where the clock would go. 

Here are some 69 Camaro Indy Pace cars that have console gauges but no clock and I am wondering if the gauges are factory or not.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Chevrolet-Camaro-SS-Pace-Car-Convertible/183314517968?hash=item2aae658fd0:g:SXMAAOSw4apbQhHc&vxp=mtr

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Camaro-Pace-Car/112865216122?hash=item1a474a867a:g:WKQAAOSw4PRaqB~b&vxp=mtr

Thanks,

Steve

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General Discussion / 1969 Camaro - Can it have factory console gauges w/out center dash clock? tach?

« on: July 14, 2018, 07:29:00 AM »

Just wondering.  I know it seems so basic of a question, and I think maybe I knew the answer at one time, but I just don't know.  What are the rules on console gauges and center clock and tach?

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General Discussion / What would be the correct Quadrajet date code for my Camaro?

« on: February 16, 2018, 08:42:55 PM »

I was sure I had asked this question before, but damned if I could find it in the archives, or any notes I thought I would have taken from it. 

Anyway, my Quadrajet carb on my 69 SS350 is not original and I would someday like to remedy that if I can.  I currently have a 7029223 IY  2488 on the car and a 7040511 QT  0620 I bought at a swap meet many years ago. 

Anyway, I know the number I need, which is 7029202 with the second to last digit possibility of a 0, 1, or 2 for Chevrolet, and the last digit being an even number for automatic.  What I don't know is what would be a good date code?  The date code is a 4 digit number with the last digit being the year (ie:  _ _ _ 9), and the first three digits indicating the number of days into the year.

My body date code is 04C, with my original block date code being  the 2nd week of March.  How do I find out what would be a proper date code for the Quadrajet?  What determined this?  What range of numbers should I look for?  Is there a chart somewhere that I can print out or refer to?  What is the source of this info?

Thanks.

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General Discussion / 1969 Camaro Indy Pace Car with 04L date code on trim tag.

« on: December 08, 2017, 08:11:08 PM »

Just thought I would post this in case anyone is interested. 

I have heard of the 04L date code phenomenon, where it was theorized that the "E" on the dye may have broken and produced an "L" instead.  First, can anyone verify if this was the case or something else?  Finally, here is a pic of a trim tag showing the "04L" on the trim tag.  I never saw this before and thought it cool to finally see it.  So, here it is for other Camaro geeks like me who have never seen it before and want to.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Chevrolet-Camaro-Z11/222740279655?hash=item33dc5af167:g:y3AAAOSw63FaILoS&vxp=mtr

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General Discussion / Re: 1969 Camaro STOLEN in Texas! Yenko?

« on: December 08, 2017, 08:06:09 PM »

Crap like this terrifies me.  I get that stomach knot just seeing notices like this.  And how do you even stop it from happening?  This is one reason I HATE to take my car anywhere that I have to leave it out of my sight. I used to go to those weekend shows all over the state, such as Turkey Rod run, or Winternationals, where I would drive my car there and have to leave it in the parking lot.  Alarm...they cut that.  Have it on a trailer, well, that just seems to help them take it.  Pull the ignition coil wire or have a cut off on the starter, doesn't matter.  Did you guys see that one video where they took that guys 69 by simply getting in and having another car push the Camaro out of the covered parking garage and down the street.  All done in moments with nothing to really slow them down.  Hell, they can be gone with the car just as quick as if they had the key for it. 

The only thing I could think of would be a steering wheel and brake lock combination.  That along with an underfed pit bull with rabies sitting in the back seat. 

What is sad is that I used to drive my Indy pace car on the weekend all over town on the weekends.  But now, my gut wrenches the moment the car is out of site, and no matter what I am doing, there is this constant worry...will the car be there when I come back, is some asshole going to hit it while parked, is someone going to key it, and all that.  It kinda sucks.  I guess it is the price to pay. 

If anyone has an idea for keeping scumbags from taking our beloved family members....let me know. 

And for the record, I hope there is a special place in hell for people who steal classic cars.  I can imagine how sick I would be, having your car stolen, after spending years restoring it, put your heart and soul into it, and cannot be replaced at any price.  It has to be up with having a child kidnapped.  I could only hope that if my car was taken, that after I get it back, that I get to the scumbags before the cops do.  It would not be pretty.  And no one would blame me for what I would do to the scum that stole my Camaro. 


I hope he gets it back.  If you do, post what happened.  We could use a happy ending here.

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General Discussion / Re: FREE CAMARO!!! Also, A Nice Request for Homepage Camaro Pics. DO NOT LOOK!!!

« on: April 01, 2017, 05:05:14 AM »

69Z28-RS...send anything you like.  I am sure if you think it interesting, we all will.  Just make sure you have some great photos, and tell a good story.

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General Discussion / Re: FREE CAMARO!!! Also, A Nice Request for Homepage Camaro Pics. DO NOT LOOK!!!

« on: March 31, 2017, 08:04:49 PM »

You all heard Bryon...he wants you to try and blow up his email account.  In fact, he dares you.  I'm not supposed to say anything, as Bryon swore me not to tell, but he said you were all a bunch of wimps and none of you has the gahones to even try and blow up his email.  Hey, he said it....not me.  I stuck up for you guys.

Prove to him that Camaro owners are totally awesome, and send him so many Camaro pics, his hard drive will fry and he will be left with a BSOD.     

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General Discussion / FREE CAMARO!!! Also, A Nice Request for Homepage Camaro Pics. DO NOT LOOK!!!

« on: March 31, 2017, 04:11:06 PM »

Hey guys,

Bryon and I are in need of your Camaro pics.  Now, usually when I ask (beg) for pics, I get maybe, if I am lucky, 3 or 4 submissions.  This is just plain unacceptable.  Yes, I understand that all of us first gen guys are busy and working tirelessly to fix up, restore, and just plain keeping our wonderful Camaros running.  Now, of one thing I am certain, if you own a first gen Camaro, you  have a pic of it...heck, you have bunches of pics of it....more than you do of photos of your wife, your mother and your first born child combined.  All Bryon and I are asking is for you to send us just ONE pic of your Camaro...just one...PLEEAASSSE.

Now, I have asked nicely, and I am sure that all of you are going to take the 2 minutes it will take to send a Camaro pic to the email below.  While you're at it, send two or three.  Pick your favorites, the one or two photos that really makes your Camaro look awesom. 

For those of you that are going to ignore this request, and still think I am not serious about this request, know this...Bryon and I have hired a Haitian Voodoo Priestess (At great expense I might add), and we have instructed her to conjur up Camaro demons, goblins and gremlins...Thousands of them if need be, and she has instructed them to go out into the world and find every single first gen Camaro, and possess them. 

Yes, I am being dead serious here...this is no joke.  All of you have until Midnight Sunday to send a pic or two of your beloved Camaro to us.  If you ignore this very simple request, these demons will be released and believe you me, they will go to town on your Camaro.  You think you are going for a nice peaceful and enjoyable cruise with your favorite girl this weekend...think again.  It will not happen because you didn't send us your Camaro photo.  You car will develop one of the following "hiccups" if you will...a mysterious water pump leak, an alternator that will stop charging your battery even though it's brand new and you just replaced the voltage regulator, your rear wheel cylinder will spring or horrific leak, your power steering will go out, or your engine will just plain die and you will not know why.  Is it the points?  The fuel pump? Bad coil? Clogged fuel filter?  Fouled plugs?  Oil leak?  You will have no idea what went wrong, and you know exactly what I am talking about.  We all have encountered these same demons before, but this will be worse, much worse.  Picture these imaginary demons on steroids times ten to the 12th power plus infiniti and beyond.....plus one.  That is the damage I am warning you of.  That is how much more badder it will get.  And for those few that have completely ignored this warning, and are now laughing at this small request and saying to yourself, "Not gonna happen losers"...well, you may just find the next time you look in your garage, that your Camaro has been replaced with a Pontiac Aztec.  Not laughing now...are you.     

And you guys still working on restoring your Camaros and not planning any driving soon, you are not exempt.  I do not give a rat's patootie if your Camaro isn't done.  Still in primer, so what!  You have some rust...who doesn't!  Your wheels and tires are dirty (Really?!...dirty wheels?  Shame on you...clean them and then get your Camera, snap a pic or two, and send them in).  This site isn't about just show queens, it is about ALL Camaros, OUR Camaros, perfect or not, in progress, who's isn't?  I want a pic of your car.  And if you fail to heed this dire warning, Those voodoo gremlins will make sure you are in for it.  Spent countless hours prepping your Camaro for paint...well imagine some Gremlin putting a squirt of WD-40 in your air line (Fish-eye much?).  Imagine him moving your motor mounts over just 1/8th of and inch as you try to install that new crate engine.  Ever seen a Gremlin drop a nut down your carb...you know exactly what it is 2 seconds after you start it up?  They may even cause you to slip with that screwdriver while installing your new $500 door panels.  Or maybe he'll be nice and let you find that last push rod only seconds after tightening down the last valve cover bolt.  Oh the fun these evil little trolls will have, and all because you couldn't be bothered to help a fellow Camaro owner out you selfish so and so.     

Nice Camaro you got there.  It would be a damn shame if somethin bad wuz to happen to it...wink wink nudge nudge, know what I mean?  You know what I mean?  I'm talking to you.  Yeah you, the guy shaking his head no....you with the 67...you know who you are. 

My god, we live in a day and age where everyone has a hi-tech camera in their pocket.  Would it really kill you to take just ONE pic and send it in? Do you hate us that much that you can't be bothered to send in a single photo?  Please, for humanity's sake. 

So, at the stroke of midnight Sunday, if Bryon and I do not have at least ten pics of each year (Yes you too you damn lazy 67 Camaro owners), we will instruct the high voodoo priestess to release the kraken....errrr... I mean release her Goblins, Gremlins and Demons, and instruct them to wreak havoc on your Camaro.  Havoc will be reeked...I assure you.  Heed my warnings.  I am warning you for your own good.  Bryon has told me I am being way too harsh, but I have told him it must be done.  My repeated request will not ignored any longer.  I do NOT want to do this, but drastic times call for drastic measures.  The high priestess has instructed us and stated that we would have to wear beaver pelt hats, houndstooth patterned PJ's, and pink (or yellow) bunny slippers (Don't judge) while singing a secret chant that has hot yet been written, in order to summon the leader of these demons, goblins and gremlins, whose name shall not me named, and he will send out his army of the unpleasant, and they will search out and seek vengeance on you selfish non-sibmittin Camaro picture people.  So be warned, I shall not beg again (unless you want me to).  Do it for yourselves, do it for your beloved Camaros, do it because it is the right thing to do, do it for your country...the red white and the blue...it's Uncle Sam who's asking, so your mother will approve, do it for America...do it to shut me up so I don't have to beg and write nonsense like this again. 

Plus, I hear that every time someone emails a photo of a Camaro, a millennial gets sad and has not safe space nearby.  Also, if you act now, I will personally mail you a coupon for 20% off your next purchase at Bed, Bath and Beyond.  You will receive it within a week or two...I guarantee it. 


So please please please, send pics now. 


Send them to the photo guru, the grand poobah of pics, Bryon.  (Seriously, he is really good at this stuff).  And please, try to send in a good usable photo.  I cannot even begin to tell you how many times someone sends me a photo of what I assume is an awesome Camaro, but you wouldn't know it, because it's out of focus and blurry, cropped so that half the car is missing, shows the gas tank and rear bumper only, or is really a photo of grandma with a small miniscule Camaro a mile away in the background )  I'm not kidding, I get these more than you would think.  You all have seen a car magazine at one time...so yeah...pics like that. 

And if you are really really nice, and want the gods to sing praises of you...have stories told about you and your Camaro, passed down from generation to generation, for thousands of years, until you have reached godlike status of yourself, with noble stories told of you and your noble chariot defeating the evil forces of the lords of Ford and Chrysler...send in a few pics and a story telling all about your Camaro.  Tell us stuff like how you bought it, what you did to it, what you plan to do to it, the good, the bad, the ugly.  And Bryon will make you and your Camaro, the FEATURED car of the month.  You will become famous, you will be known throughout the world, people will ask for your autograph, Mustang owners will convert, Brad Pitt will ask you for tips on how to pick up hot chicks, and you will be the envy of all.  Plus, it would totally cool of you to help us out and stuff.

So, send your pics and possibly your car story to Bryon at:

bcm66@cox.net

You will not be sorry, and soon, one day, you will see your Camaro pic on the CRG homepage website.  Now how cool is that?

Thanks guys,


Steve and Bryon.