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Originality / Re: fuel gauge sender ground wire location

« on: November 10, 2023, 01:10:36 PM »

Thanks for the input to both of you. I guess my Trunk floor has been replaced. Its a good job though and hard to tell.

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Originality / fuel gauge sender ground wire location

« on: November 07, 2023, 11:52:04 PM »

My question is about the correct location for the fuel gauge sender unit ground wire for 1968 SS coupe. I know it is supposed to be attached to the outside of the tank strap structure on the passenger side. But my tank strap ground is on the inside part of the tank strap structure on the drivers side. I know the gas tank has been replaced. I have checked the passenger side tank strap holder and there is no evidence that a ground wire was ever attached there (no hole for screw). The ground wire looks original with correct inner diameter "star" like pattern. The screw itself may be original ( I need to check that again). So I am wondering if anyone has seen any variation in the position of this ground wire? My car has a late July build date for 1968.
Thanks,
Allen

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Originality / Re: 1968 vinyl top drip rail trim

« on: June 25, 2023, 10:21:50 PM »

Wow - thank you sir! I really appreciate the help and the prompt replies. This is very helpful.
Allen

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Originality / Re: 1968 vinyl top drip rail trim

« on: June 24, 2023, 02:19:48 PM »

BTW - do you know the part number of those trim pieces?

Allen

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Originality / Re: 1968 vinyl top drip rail trim

« on: June 24, 2023, 02:13:43 PM »

Thank you so much for the prompt reply, the photos and the information (Plastic not metal). That's a perfect reply. I have used your extensive posts and all the great photos of your car as a key reference for my restoration over the past several years. So Thanks again for all your inputs to this forum.

Now I have a new quest - find these trim pieces in good condition! If anyone has a lead on some for sale, please let me know.

Allen

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Originality / 1968 vinyl top drip rail trim

« on: June 24, 2023, 01:06:03 PM »

My question is about the special trim piece along the drip rail of vinyl top equipped cars. The Legends Judging Manual on page 24 shows a special trim piece, a strip of metal along the inside of the drip rail. It starts just behind the quarter window and goes over the door area. I was not aware of this trim piece. I did search on the CRG forum but I didn't find what I was looking for. Can anyone chime in on this topic and give some details and where I can get these trim pieces?
My car is not "matching numbers" since the block was decked, but I think most of the rest of the car is original. I just enjoy making it as original as I can and working on the little details. My car is 68 SS L34 coupe with A/C, TH400 and power windows.

Thanks in advance for any information.
Allen

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Originality / Re: Harrison air conditioner decal on evaporator box

« on: September 30, 2022, 02:15:46 PM »

Thanks guys for the prompt and informative replies. That's what I thought but I wanted to be double sure before I put the new one on. This CRG Forum is great!!!

Allen

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Originality / Harrison air conditioner decal on evaporator box

« on: September 29, 2022, 09:45:09 PM »

I have 1968 L34 with factory A/C. On the evaporator box there is supposed to be a blue and silver decal or sticker. I always thought it went on the evaporator box just behind the expansion valve on the engine side. But recently I saw pictures of a "correctly restored" 68 L35 with factory A/C and the silver and blue Harrison sticker was applied to the top of the evaporator case on the outboard portion. Can the experts here at CRG tell me which is the correct location? My old sticker ( that I applied many years ago) is coming off and I want to replace it and put it in the right spot.
Thanks in advance

Allen

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Originality / Re: Tonawanda sticker on 68 big block valve cover

« on: July 29, 2022, 01:48:00 PM »

Thanks for the great replies. I appreciate it, and I will put the bow tie sticker on the PS valve cover.

Allen

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Originality / Tonawanda sticker on 68 big block valve cover

« on: July 25, 2022, 03:24:11 PM »

I know that the usual place for the Bow tie Tonawanda valve cover sticker is on the passenger side valve cover near the front. But I was wondering if that is true for L34 and L35 cars with factory A/C? There are a lot of brackets for the A/C compressor that cover up areas of the passenger side valve cover. So I was wondering if the sticker was placed on the driver's side valve cover for these A/C equipped cars. If the sticker was placed by the Tonawanda plant before the engine was installed, then I guess it was always on the same side regardless if it was intended for an A/C car or not. I looked through the threads and posts on this subject in the originality section but I did not find my answer. Any inputs would be greatly appreciated.

Allen

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Restoration / Re: SS Hood Louver

« on: December 23, 2021, 01:56:43 PM »

Hi James,
 They must be gone already, I could not find any NOS louvers with the stacks on Ebay this AM. There was a pair of NOS grooved style louvers for $349.0. Anyway thanks for the reply and the tip on EBAY. Also thanks to Steve for the tip to check out CHQ.
Allen

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Restoration / Re: SS Hood Louver

« on: December 20, 2021, 03:20:18 PM »

Hi James,
That's very interesting. Just the kind of detail I will get obsessed over. My car will never be competed at the kind of meet or show where that would matter but I just enjoy those kind of details and I enjoy putting them on my car. I am still surprised no one has a recommendation for the best repop louvers. Several places advertise that they have top quality examples (HBC, Tamaraz, Rick's, Camaro Central, etc.). I suspect they may all be from the same supplier. So, I may take a chance and order another set and see if they are any better than the ones I have.

Allen

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Restoration / Re: SS Hood Louver

« on: December 17, 2021, 03:53:03 PM »

Thanks for the reply and the suggestion. I have seen a few pairs for sale on ebay. They have a fair amount of pitting but maybe that's the only way to get a near perfect set ( find originals and have them re-chromed by reputable company).
Regards,
Allen

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Restoration / Re: SS Hood Louver

« on: December 17, 2021, 03:39:27 PM »

I am so surprised that I have not gotten a single reply. is there no one who has an experience with the hood louvers? Does anyone have a set of OEM louvers in presentable condition? I find this forum such a great resource and I have used it quite a lot over the years for research and originality and advice on parts or how to restore parts. Anyway - I am surprised I have not gotten any replies here in the restoration section. I mean consider that the hood louvers on the SS cars are a very prominent visual feature. So they deserve some attention from the restoration community. Oh well, I just want to find some louvers with good chrome and no wavy sections.

Allen

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Restoration / SS Hood Louver

« on: December 08, 2021, 07:59:56 PM »

My question is about quality SS hood Louvers for 1968 SS 396. Several years ago I purchased reproduction chrome hood louvers for my 68 L34. The ones that came on the car when I bought it were a little pitted and I am pretty sure they were repops. The new ones I bought were from a reputable parts supplier specializing in first gen Camaro parts and they were claimed to be the best available. The chrome is very good and the fit is excellent but there are wavy sections along the sides and along the top rim (outer rim not the "stacks") that just bother me more and more as time goes on. Its such a prominent feature and I notice the wavy sections and flaws every time I drive it now. So, to shorten my sob story - can anyone recommend where I can get a new set of hood louvers that don't have wavy sections or visible flaws in them? Does anyone have a re-chromed set of originals they want to sell? Does anyone have a recent experience with reproductions from a source they can recommend?
Thanks,
Allen