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General Discussion / Re: 1967 fold down rear seat instead

« on: March 16, 2025, 07:03:34 PM »

I installed a fold down rear seat in my 69 SS coupe.  I used all the information I could find on this site and on Firebird forums.  My suggestion is to us as much GM parts as possible - including the brackets that get attached to the floor - if not I guess repro will have to do.  There is a difference between the 67 vs. 68/69 units.  There is a hand-drawn map somewhere on this site that has all the measurements you'll need - they were spot on.
Measure three times before you do anything and good luck.

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General Discussion / Re: Grandfather's '68.

« on: March 05, 2025, 12:16:15 AM »

Sorry to hear of your loss. It's nice to see that you updated this post though. Hang in there, and keep the dream alive!

I'll second that!!!

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Maintenance / Re: Firestone F70-14 tire replacement

« on: February 17, 2025, 11:58:06 PM »

I asked this question to a Kelsey Tire associate, and I was told that the DOT recommends replacing tires after 7 years. 

I guess I need a set of new tires.

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Originality / Re: Holes in Dash

« on: February 14, 2025, 05:33:10 PM »

Looks like someone screwed the dash pad onto the metal dashboard from behind instead of using the correct mounting tabs.

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Garage Talk / Re: Jay Leno driving 1969 RS Z28 Camaro

« on: February 10, 2025, 06:49:40 PM »

Touching story but per the JM report the car Leno is driving was originally Glacier blue, black stripes with a blue standard interior.
Doc

Can you say where the report is?  I'd like to read it.....thanks!

It would be interesting to see what JMN had to say about those stenciled part numbers on the muffler.

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Restoration / Re: 69 Rear Fold Down Seat Carpet Question

« on: February 10, 2025, 05:41:40 PM »

Only thing I can figure is that vinyl flap will go over the edge of the metal backing and fold under for folks who don't have all the parts for the rear seat back - in particular that 3-pc front edge that is virtually impossible to get.  I've never seen those parts on eBay, etc.  So I guess someone can make a fake edge with a piece of wood, etc and cover it over with this vinyl and tuck it in between the seat / metal back. 
I have no clue.

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Restoration / Re: 69 Rear Fold Down Seat Carpet Question

« on: February 10, 2025, 03:06:26 PM »

Dave - I saw pics of original Firebirds and Camaros with those fold down rear seat back - top edges - they're all the same.
That flap of vinyl must be used for another model car that has a fold down rear seat.......Nova maybe?  Not even sure if that was an option in Novas, etc.

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Garage Talk / Re: Jay Leno driving 1969 RS Z28 Camaro

« on: February 10, 2025, 01:50:08 PM »

Another side note - I noticed in this shot of the blown-out muffler - it has that part number stenciled on it just like the Z that sold for $300K at Barrett Jackson.  From what I understand, all those markings are bs anyways....(I haven't seen anything on this website pertaining to this anomaly) - probably owned by the same guy who restored the $300K car.

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Restoration / Re: 69 Rear Fold Down Seat Carpet Question

« on: February 10, 2025, 11:30:02 AM »

I've never seen the ones with that vinyl strip at the top, seems to be on some of the OER carpets.  Not sure what the benefit is for having that go under the top trim strip, when the entire carpet is glued to the seat back.  Nor do I recall that on my seat back carpet when I did the first resto back in the mid 80s.  And I would think Firebirds were the same carpet as Camaros.

Yeah - makes no sense to me.

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Restoration / 69 Rear Fold Down Seat Carpet Question

« on: February 10, 2025, 02:20:16 AM »

Posted this one on camaros.net - nadda...

Looking at replacing the original carpet on my fold down rear seat back. I see two types of replacement carpet - with / without this vinyl that appears to be sewn on the front edge of the carpet - but - mine does not have that. I've seen others with no vinyl on the edge....

What's the extra vinyl on the front edge for?

I see no reason for it being there.

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Restoration / Re: 69 Standard steering wheel restoration

« on: February 05, 2025, 12:19:06 PM »

Why not get a repro of the standard wheel?  I've seen them - not too bad.....imo.      But I get it.
Gary did a rosewood wheel for me, and it's a work of art.

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General Discussion / Re: Site Migration

« on: January 15, 2025, 02:04:47 PM »

Thanks Doug - appreciate all the effort!

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Originality / Re: 1968 Camaro Original Drag Link

« on: January 01, 2025, 01:15:17 AM »

Try this..................

https://www.ebay.com/itm/282685699590?itmmeta=01JGFPRKRF7RCBHJBAKXXT5TZQ&hash=item41d1617606:g:xEEAAOSw28pZ2ZtS

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General Discussion / Re: 1969 ZL2 Undehood Insulation

« on: December 24, 2024, 12:25:36 AM »

Yes there is a very nice reproduction underhood insulation made by REM. The only problem is they are very thick and really don't compress. When you try to install the clips (original or reproduction), they will at a minimum crack or break completely. I have a couple of ideas on how to possibly make the clips install without breaking but I'm also soliciting any ideas form the group at large.

Dan

I have the REM installed on my ZL2. Its pretty rigid and thick. Almost like a woven fiberglass material. I cant get the OEM repro clips to lock into the hood either. The clips without the 4 holes do secure well, but I would prefer to have the factory looking ones installed. Theyre still in bag. Waiting to come across a good solution to this problem.

Had the same issue......you can use the original clips (there are decent repros too) by cutting a small piece of black small thickness O ring, maybe a 1/8" long and keep it handy.  Next, put the clip into the hole.  While it's in the hole, use a small screwdriver and stuff the rubber O ring piece in between the part of the clip that goes into the hood to spread the teeth apart to keep it in place.  Works all the time.

You didn't say anything about taking them out..........lol.

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General Discussion / Re: 1969 ZL2 Undehood Insulation

« on: December 22, 2024, 10:59:19 PM »

I bought a reproduction molded underhood insulation a few years ago and its nice. 
Pretty sure it was from Camaro Central, but they are available at all the major Camaro parts vendors.
Shipping won't be cheap, and what condition it ends up like is hit or miss.