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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Smokey Yunick

« on: December 09, 2016, 12:57:16 PM »

Thanks, Mike.  I don't recall seeing a follow-up article with details on the second auction and I don't personally
know what was left to sell. If somebody else has a follow-up article or more details, feel free to fill us in. I think
that Tom McIntyre and Mark Mountanos from the Historic Trans-Am group got most or all of the MkII Mystery Motor
components from the first auction. David Tom also bought numerous items from Smokey's auction, including the
first '70-1/2 Camaro off the line from the Norwood plant, a 6-cylinder car that was used on the Milford Proving
Ground for development work before being sent to Smokey.

Any pictures of that car by chance?

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Restoration / Re: Delco Script Color on Battery

« on: October 19, 2014, 01:18:20 AM »

Here is my battery that I painted with some paint I found at a hobby store. I am happy with the result. And no it is not a "Topper" its a new R-59.

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Originality / Re: 1969 Z/28 Power Brake Hose Bracket - Original?

« on: May 21, 2014, 12:20:11 AM »

Wow. Glad I don't need one either!

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Originality / Re: gray phosphate

« on: May 18, 2014, 08:23:04 PM »

Forgot to mention. The hood latch was done in Zinc and the bolts were done in Manganese. Shows a good contrast between the 2 finishes. Hood latch as well as the bolts were glass beaded then sprayed with WD-40 several times, then left to air dry.

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Originality / Re: gray phosphate

« on: May 18, 2014, 08:02:43 PM »

Here are some parts I did with the lighter Zinc Phosphate, also treated with WD-40 or Boeshield. Parts were done about 3 or 4 months.

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Original Cars and Details / Re: Amazing 69 Z/28 Survivor

« on: April 25, 2014, 03:10:21 PM »

Wow! Awesome find and unreal car. Thanks for sharing Chick. One of the finest examples I have seen to date.

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General Discussion / Re: 69 Z28 Engine Bay Pic's

« on: January 31, 2014, 11:10:45 PM »

Worth noting for the PTB discussion, that JohnZ's Assembly Process article describes the inspection marks as "ink stamps".
(My apologies if this has already been noted elsewhere in this thread, but I didn't spot it if it is).

That is correct Tim as Chick pointed out. I am going to try the same method Chick used as his stamps looked great IMO.

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General Discussion / Re: 69 Z28 Engine Bay Pic's

« on: January 31, 2014, 06:30:06 AM »

They were purchased from ricks years ago...

Thanks James I ordered some stamps from HBC and they look just like the ones you and Chick used.

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General Discussion / Re: nice ZL1 clone in france

« on: January 29, 2014, 05:18:22 AM »

very nice work

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Restoration / Re: photos of my 69 build,

« on: January 23, 2014, 06:50:50 AM »

Wow. Perhaps this is a crazy question, but you said you bought a rust free car. Was it advertised as such. If so I would think that you would have a case on your hands.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Subframe markings?

« on: January 20, 2014, 03:56:12 AM »

that appears to be an April 11 '69 date stamp..  Seem right for your 04C car too.   
The subframe PN  is probably located under the bumper bracket (and probably is still in decent condition based on that stamp).  If you ever expose it, please take a photo of the PN and post it..

Apparently the subframes (and frames of other Chevrolets of that era) were marked with the PN, mfg, and date at that location..   at the rear of the bumper bracket on the Left Hand frame horn (outer side)...


What does that stamp mean, other than indicating the date. I have never seen it before on a subframe.

Thanks Gary. Interesting to see that for the first time. My car had undercoating. Had I known at the time I may have taken my time to look for it before stripping the paint.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Subframe markings?

« on: January 19, 2014, 11:35:06 PM »

that appears to be an April 11 '69 date stamp..  Seem right for your 04C car too.   
The subframe PN  is probably located under the bumper bracket (and probably is still in decent condition based on that stamp).  If you ever expose it, please take a photo of the PN and post it..

What does that stamp mean, other than indicating the date. I have never seen it before on a subframe.

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Originality / Re: Intake manifold bolts - 69z28

« on: January 19, 2014, 11:32:30 PM »

I found in the junk yard both "M" and "C" head marks. The 68 Impala had "CS" head marks. The shouldered fasteners holding the lifting hooks did not have washers per your note 69Z28freak. The other fasteners on the intake are washerless too, right?

That is correct. No washers used on any bolts on the intake. That is why the lift brackets have the shouldered, built in washers for extra lifting support.

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Originality / Re: 1969 Oil Pressure Gauge Block Sender Fitting

« on: January 19, 2014, 04:17:46 AM »

Gary;
Don't want to lead you astray here, just remembered some additional info. The Post 25 fitting 16001 is a larger nut style 3/8" and not the same as original. The only place I could find the original 5/16" nut style shown on post 26 was from: Part number 0650  111200 B.E. Atlas (773) 283-2550 in a pack of 5. Didn't want you to be disappointed when you get the new one, cause it looks different, it will work fine its just not the same as the original.

Todd

Hey Todd sorry for the Hi-Jack but I just noticed that we have the same cam. I have not installed my motor yet, but I am wondering how you like the cam?

Thanks

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Originality / Re: Intake manifold bolts - 69z28

« on: January 19, 2014, 04:15:38 AM »

Also note that the un-shouldered bolts should not have washers.