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General Discussion / Re: 1969 Z28 124379N625723 on BAT

« on: November 16, 2024, 01:17:27 AM »

Is the Data of Sales at BaT Real world or could there be a chance of hi-jinx's
These valuations do not seem reasonable, but then again, I recall a Time when a $16,000  was INSANE in the early eighty's.

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Restoration / Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28

« on: November 09, 2024, 04:01:07 AM »

Finished at the Paint Shop:
Escape from Paint Jail Next Week to Home for continued assembly.
Great JOB RCL Ron & Chris.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Original 467 distributor

« on: November 07, 2024, 01:00:09 AM »

Lots of clone (Fake) 68/69 Z Dizzys out there.
Keep smoking them out Guys Good Job.
Then the 814/837's also

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Restoration / Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28

« on: November 06, 2024, 05:00:26 AM »

Week #12
Glass F&R Install. Orig Rear & ECS (Auto City Glass) Front Repop with Etching.
Build of Front end in progress.

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General Discussion / Re: New Research Report on hoods

« on: November 04, 2024, 04:09:14 PM »

Love the "Reports" very useful data. Thanks

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Restoration / Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28

« on: October 30, 2024, 04:59:08 PM »

Thank you: Some feedback from the Soft goods Upholstery Fella "PAT".
The Heartbeat City Camaro headliner Bows are Junk. He had to refurb the very rusted GM originals to get the SMS Headliner installed which he complimented as a very 'Tight' material that Held well. The 'SAIL' panels were made from Scratch off a sample template, I also used the SMS Black V top as suggested by "Joe" on this Board.
Dan 'Hugger' helped with the Jack source color since Kylon Dove gray went obsolete.
Chick & Darrell have been Very helpful along the way.

Can't Wait to Tackle the "LA- stringy" Trunk Spatter Paint at home since the Rattle can (Prior) Owner applied coating is unsat and now covered in dust and overspray.

Jim

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Restoration / Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28

« on: October 30, 2024, 03:31:17 AM »

C-2
V top time
724
Red Headliner

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General Discussion / Re: 69 Z28 RS Original Two Tone Paint Code 51/53

« on: October 21, 2024, 12:43:43 AM »

Wow, Love the Interesting Combo's
Welcome

Jim

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Restoration / Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28

« on: October 18, 2024, 03:55:08 PM »

Continued. #9

Very Sweet Brite Color. While I must Confess, for a period or two I considered a color Change, but I think I would have regretted it all the way along and I sure Like ALL most All the 68 Colors this Car needed to be true to its roots.

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Restoration / Re: Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28

« on: October 18, 2024, 03:50:45 PM »

Well We have COLOR!
Week #9 update
The C-2 Looks great, Needs time to cure the clear then Much Cut & Buff, 9/32" Stripes, & V top Layout. (*Under the Clear) Not correct but Not an option with my Painter. They Got the Dark Red and Dash red figured out, I Really ! like the Contrast. Did not do White under the Cowl Stripe black out (They were having NONE of that Waste LoL)
They did Say they HATED the "Stripes Unlimited" Stencil Kit as a Total Fail as a product, Real World feedback.

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Restoration / Re: How's it look to you

« on: October 17, 2024, 03:33:27 AM »

Well that is Discouraging.  Languishing. It WILL be Available someday or Vaporized making the remaining more valuable.
Any "LASY" in the Wild photos as it sits?

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General Discussion / Re: Ignition coil

« on: October 16, 2024, 03:53:08 PM »

For the Sake of Conversation, it is Not just the Coil, but the accompanying Bracket that configures a C. I. Coil set up, the Angle of the Bracket is set back greater in an effort to "Clear' the Large Diameter air cleaner body. - Correct?

(Re. I used the Tip-Trick) from Chick to clear a 68 C.P. Air cleaner.

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Restoration / Re: How's it look to you

« on: October 11, 2024, 04:25:50 PM »

Your Question about the Air Cleaner is Spot on. A GM Original "HB" Coded TH350 equipped car would have the "Thermac" Heat riser Valve in the snorkel.

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General Discussion / Re: HELP - Can you find your old car with a VIN search anywhere?

« on: October 07, 2024, 11:44:53 PM »

Still Thank God & Bill (Joking) for the internet.

Kellygrl73 consider sharing the "document" with the Core crg. leaders for data use they will keep it private but supports research. Maybe I am out to lunch on this just a suggestion. These fellas comb the net for numbers, keep the faith yours will surface.

Jim

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Safest way to expose engine stamp

« on: October 06, 2024, 05:52:03 PM »

".006"
Most likely the Decks were machined 0.006" clean up would be my guess.

I would use a Paint remover (DOT 3 brake fluid or commercial paint remover)  and a plastic bristle brush to remove the paint from the pad, just be careful to min mess and resist the temptation to use any scraper, blades, power wire wheels etc. Be gentle and take your time, No sandpaper, No scrapers, No razor blades. It can be done.