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Originality / Re: 1969 Radio delete /factory 8 track

« on: December 23, 2024, 12:02:22 AM »

Just looked at the firewall and I see no holes were the ground straps would mount. Also the voltage regulator should not have a noise suppressor?

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Originality / 1969 Radio delete /factory 8 track

« on: December 16, 2024, 01:25:45 AM »

Would a 69 radio delete with a factory 8 track have engine grounds and inner fender to frame grounds? Voltage regulator noise suppressor? Thanks

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Originality / Re: 67-69 Disc brake shield plating

« on: November 30, 2024, 10:26:51 PM »

I think Jerry put that in has book because its the only plating available  ?

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Originality / 67-69 Disc brake shield plating

« on: November 29, 2024, 05:35:52 PM »

Were  the original disc brake shields galvinized or dull cad plated ? looked at some original ones and they looked dull silver cad plated. Thoughts ? thanks

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Restoration / 69 Copo MN Engine paint marks and crayon markings

« on: November 02, 2024, 11:56:57 PM »

Getting ready to do the final engine paint and final details on a 69 Copo MN engine . Does anyone have any photos of an original engine block markings? paint and crayon marks ? I know were the MN code is on the right rear of the block . Anyone ? Thanks

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Restoration / Starter details

« on: October 15, 2024, 02:58:00 PM »

Restoring a 69 418 starter . In the past Ii always painted the solenoid with the starter . Years ago when Pirkle restored a starter he never painted the solenoid . Thoughts ? original photos of survivor starters? thanks

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Restoration / Repop roofrail weatherstrip 69 Coupe

« on: September 29, 2024, 10:43:05 PM »

Looking to purchase a pair of the best repop roofrail weatherstrips . Best ones out there? Thanks

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Originality / Re: 1969 Camaro rear wheel well undercoating

« on: September 21, 2024, 03:32:40 PM »

ok thanks .

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Originality / 1969 Camaro rear wheel well undercoating

« on: September 21, 2024, 02:24:00 PM »

All the original cars I  have seen the rear exhaust hangers were installed before undercoat . Some of the hangers have alot of undercoating on them and some dont . Thoughts ?photos ? getting ready to do the undercoating on a 69 and not sure if i should spray part of the hangers?    Thanks

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Originality / 69 brake booster paint mark

« on: September 08, 2024, 08:32:08 PM »

Has anyone seen a lime green transparent paint mark on the brake booster on the left outer side in the middle of the face  ? Its a 69z built 03e . The white dot is also there on top . Thanks     the lime green mark is about 3/8  in diameter

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Originality / Undercoating inside of the doors

« on: May 07, 2024, 04:17:23 PM »

Was the undercoating inside of the doors applied after painting /priming ? There shouldnt be any type of overspray on it ?Thanks

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Restoration / Repop 69 coupe roof rail weatherstrips

« on: March 23, 2024, 11:27:34 PM »

Who is selling the best quality roofrail weatherstriping?

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Restoration / Engine paint

« on: March 23, 2024, 10:56:36 PM »

What is everyone using for Chevy orange ? In the past we used PPG Concept single stage . Allitle shiney but great durability . No longer available . Prefer to stay away from spray bombs .

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Restoration / Re: Y Duct revision

« on: March 23, 2024, 10:51:56 PM »

Every duct we install they  never fit . They warp overtime and lose there shape . We gently warm them up with a heat gun and move it back in shape . Works great

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Restoration / Show chrome plating Legends Judging

« on: March 20, 2024, 06:16:07 PM »

I heard if your car has show chrome platin you have a points deduction . Legends Judging . Anyone have there car judged and lost points?