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Restoration / Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28

« on: March 27, 2025, 05:16:02 AM »

Tank associated - Filler GM Replated, Orig Gas Cap, Misc View Rear & Trunk.

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Restoration / Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28

« on: March 27, 2025, 05:13:41 AM »

Fuel-Gas Tank (Spectra Made in CA) Tern plated.  Restored Factory AC Delco 3/8" Fuel Pick up using Dorman Donor parts, ECS anti squeak pads, Anti Drum Pad, Repop Filler hose, Replated (*ZINC) 12/1967 Whittek tower clamps, Square tang Olive 3/8" spring clamps, Stamped 3/8" Hose, AMK Black Masking tape,

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Restoration / Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28

« on: March 27, 2025, 04:48:06 AM »

Thanks: DuWayne, Darrel, Joe & Maroman.

I have been making progress towards the July Target Finish Date & Coming out Party & Shows.

Joe, I used the AMK tubular rivets and Hanson Buck-Peening tooling to Set the rivets for the end brackets. After Blasting, Prime, Powder coating of course a bit of silver overspray from the grill painting also. The Brackets are marked with Big "C"'s on the back side.

More progress to post soon.

Jim

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Restoration / Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28

« on: March 25, 2025, 06:26:36 AM »

I had success installing per the AIM instructions as published in the UPC for the grill as written. The Factory crimps on the Upper grill trim did require adjustment as the factory did not get the stud spacing correct (*Odd)

Photos of my Helper & myself; Passed all QA inspections by my (*Wife's)  Dog "Mr. Chevy"

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Restoration / Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28

« on: March 25, 2025, 06:20:52 AM »

NOS GM 1968 STD Grill assy; Prep, deflash, masked, prep(SEM), Paint, Demask, Detail, Assy.

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Restoration / Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28

« on: March 25, 2025, 05:52:22 AM »

Seats OEM Factory Orig covers cleaned up very well, not much you can do about the UV Damage, but I was shocked how well they cleaned up. I did have to replace a pair of the hinge covers and re-spray the driver rear plastic back from typical use scratches. Meguiar's vinyl and plastic cleaner and soft bristle brushes worked best. 

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Restoration / Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28

« on: March 25, 2025, 05:35:37 AM »

Seatbelts; Deluxe

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General Discussion / Re: MO Block

« on: March 23, 2025, 05:56:32 PM »

I think there are various threads on this forum discussing the "hierarchy" of NOM Motor scenarios and the relation to value and vehicle desirability.
Opining may vary.

I am not sure the Best Search syntax to gather those thread.

Other will chime in with good data-results

Same situ as you are. (*Mine is a CE, no paper but very plausable based on as found and document conditions) Tough go for us 68 Guys for sure

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Restoration / Re: Paint stamps

« on: March 21, 2025, 02:50:40 PM »

I think Quanta has kits available

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General Discussion / Re: Speedometer cable grommet

« on: March 16, 2025, 08:16:54 PM »

 1967/68, I could NOT see a method of getting a Repop Grommet over the threaded end fittings w/o cutting a full slit.
I wonder if the encased steel retainers will fit over a smaller speedo end on a 69 car.

I bought a repop. (67/68)

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Maintenance / Re: Tach repair

« on: March 15, 2025, 12:32:44 AM »

Instrument Specialties.
It takes a while to get it done. Long Lead time.

Jim

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Restoration / Re: Plug wires

« on: March 14, 2025, 04:06:01 PM »

here is the (SBC) Instruction sheet from repop dated lectric limited
hope it is helpful.

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Restoration / Re: Heater core

« on: March 10, 2025, 03:01:49 PM »

^^ X2

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General Discussion / Re: VIN 19N704171 for Engine 302 Z/28 PLEASE HELP

« on: March 06, 2025, 05:04:26 AM »

Great News Mr. Ipar69!

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Restoration / Element Replacement

« on: February 25, 2025, 07:51:50 PM »

Trouble shooting cig lighter
1963-1974 CHEVY+CHEVELLE+NOVA+CAMARO+CORVETTE CASCO LIGHTER ELEMENT

Are these DIY Serviceable?

Anyone have a Reference GM or otherwise Experience Related to 1967/1968 F body Element swapout?

Thanks

Jim