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General Discussion / Re: '68 RS - Has been sitting in a barn since 1988.

« on: October 22, 2010, 05:36:08 PM »

Got the pulley checked out for you. Tried a picture, I just can't get anything worthwhile though. Beats me how guys take those awesome closeup pictures!

Here's the pulley code info : 3905995 CF

And I found the axle code too. PA 0502G1

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General Discussion / Re: '68 RS - Has been sitting in a barn since 1988.

« on: October 21, 2010, 02:46:28 PM »

I don't really want to sell it, but I also don't want to be one of those hoarders who everyone hates cause their stuff just sits and rots, rather than being enjoyed.

I have more projects now than I'll ever have time to finish. Plus wife & kids..... would rather spend time with my boys before they would rather not spend time with dad.....

Personally, I see reserve auctions as people getting free appraisals on their stuff. My thoughts are that something is only worth what someone will actually pay for it, market determines value. I could be wrong, have been before (ask wife, she'll tell you!)

I'll look for that axle code, thanks for the directions.

Good point on the pictures. I'm still ticked that there is a limit to 22 pictures, unless you are a subscribed ebay seller or whatever they call it now. Ebay used to be cool and useful, they've lost a lot if you ask me. I'll try to switch pictures, maybe they'll let me do that.

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General Discussion / Re: '68 RS - Has been sitting in a barn since 1988.

« on: October 20, 2010, 04:05:45 PM »

Taking more pictures ....

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General Discussion / Re: '68 RS - Has been sitting in a barn since 1988.

« on: October 18, 2010, 10:39:01 PM »

I get 3.08 without pulling the cover. 3 driveshaft revolutions for 1 wheel revolution.

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General Discussion / Re: '68 RS - Has been sitting in a barn since 1988.

« on: October 18, 2010, 01:52:48 PM »

Thanks Paul. I was going to notify everyone first thing this morning, but you tree'd me.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110599058884

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General Discussion / Re: '68 RS - Has been sitting in a barn since 1988.

« on: October 04, 2010, 05:31:01 PM »

Although the Protect-O-Plate is still MIA, I found the info printed on the next page, up under the VIN Punchout. No impressions, but this looks like the same stuff.

E G2 124378N428847 D
V0430ME ?A0502G
T8C22 3 5

The ? character is very faint, and has 4 holes from the VIN punched right on it. Maybe a "P"?

And the "D" on the first line may be a "P" also?

Also the Warranty manual has some handwritten info on the front cover "Camero-Gold Stock #674-A 1272 Ralley Sport" Yes, Camero is mispelled....

And the Owners manual has this handwritten on the back cover. Possibly the dealership? "Walker Inman 2437 Gold - 428847"

Here is a scan of the POP info and VIN area.

And a picture of the Water Pump pulley. Yes, it has the ripples....

Unfortunately, I know for sure that I need to sell this. I'd rather someone on here get it, instead of just throwing it on Ebay. Shoot me a PM or a email if you are seriously interested.

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General Discussion / Re: '68 RS - Has been sitting in a barn since 1988.

« on: October 01, 2010, 06:40:48 PM »

I'll check for an impression in the book, good idea.

I'll also check the pulley for ripples. Interesting stuff.

I noticed the alternator as well, near as I can tell, the alternator, battery, tires and probably exhaust have been replaced. Oh, and the battery tray, I did that one myself with a new reproduction.

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General Discussion / Re: '68 RS - Has been sitting in a barn since 1988.

« on: September 29, 2010, 04:05:21 PM »

The VIN is stamped/punched in the edge of the whole book, but 1/3 or so of the last page where the POP would be is missing, seems to be on a perforated line as if it were removed intentionally.

The VIN on the book matches the car, by the way.

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General Discussion / Re: '68 RS - Has been sitting in a barn since 1988.

« on: September 27, 2010, 06:05:55 PM »

Sorry, broken links.... fixed tag pictures.

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General Discussion / Re: '68 RS - Has been sitting in a barn since 1988.

« on: September 27, 2010, 06:03:11 PM »

Quote from: KurtS on September 23, 2010, 09:31:44 PM

Can you post a close-up pic showing the chrome on the grille?
Also can you post a pic the metal Protect-o-plate? Is the dealer listed on the POP?
Thanks!

That's the one thing I was disappointed in with this car. I didn't find the POP in with the manuals. I've heard that some dealers kept them On-site for the convience of the customer, maybe that's where this one went? We'll probably never know....

I do have a copy of the original title though. (Ohio will not let us keep the originals.)
I'll have to get it out and get the dealership name from it.

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General Discussion / Re: '68 RS - Has been sitting in a barn since 1988.

« on: September 23, 2010, 04:31:21 PM »

Thanks. After meeting and talking to the original owner, I highly doubt that anything has been changed from original. He didn't really sport that type of personality.

The grill & light covers do show signs of having a chrome-like coating at one time. Interesting stuff.

I've been looking for a forum like this with knowledgeable originality oriented people. I may have to sell this car in the near future and would like to see it go to someone who appreciates it, not just wanting to hack it up to go faster like most of the locals want to do.

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General Discussion / Re: '68 RS - Has been sitting in a barn since 1988.

« on: September 23, 2010, 01:56:28 AM »

Here's the cowl tag Paul.

And trunk lid sticker.

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General Discussion / '68 RS - Has been sitting in a barn since 1988.

« on: September 22, 2010, 07:45:45 PM »

Thought I'd share some pictures ....its the closest thing to an unmolested time capsule I've ever had the chance to pick up.

I found this in 2002. I was out spraying fields in a BIG-A (I live in farm country, very rural), stopped for a potty break behind a barn, and happened to see something through the cracks.

Neat! I popped the hood and looked inside, it was in very good shape, quite dusty though. Numbers matching 327, powerglide, buckets with a console shift, cool stuff!

I checked on the ownership of it. And found out it had to be moved soon due to the estate being settled, since it was only stored there by relatives.

The Camaro was put in there in 1988, after a mild encounter between the left quarter and a post, on a snowy day. Apparently it was decided that it needed to NOT be driven in the snow any more, due to Camaro's tendency to SUCK in the snow (original owners words, not mine) and that's when it was stuffed in the barn. Been there ever since..... till I came along in 2002.

I've had fun bringing it back to life, and cleaning the old girl up. It runs and drives very nicely actually, I've had thoughts of doing PowerTour with it as is.

# 124378n428847 engine #1 428847 V0430ME