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Decoding/Numbers / Re: No VIN numbers on block
« on: December 21, 2015, 10:17:30 AM »
Roger that. I'll post pix asap. Thanks for all the advice.
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Decoding/Numbers / Re: authenticate stamping
« on: December 21, 2015, 02:46:33 AM »
You've definitely have two stamps there. I'm having the reverse problem-no stamp. I keep reading about the 'inconsistencies' at the factory since a lot of what we consider important was of no concern back then. Hopefully its just that in both cases.
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Decoding/Numbers / No VIN numbers on block
« on: December 21, 2015, 02:38:25 AM »
Hi,
Recently found a 69 Z/28 in the local desert (SoCal) where it has been sitting for about 20 years. Have no concerns about originality despite being an LOS car, but I cannot see a VIN in either of the two standard locations. Stamp on pad is V10I1DZ, trim tag date 10C. I am pulling the motor to get a better look. The trans has the VIN stamped in two places, both on top of the main case, one in the usual location, the other along the very front edge. Any comments?
Recently found a 69 Z/28 in the local desert (SoCal) where it has been sitting for about 20 years. Have no concerns about originality despite being an LOS car, but I cannot see a VIN in either of the two standard locations. Stamp on pad is V10I1DZ, trim tag date 10C. I am pulling the motor to get a better look. The trans has the VIN stamped in two places, both on top of the main case, one in the usual location, the other along the very front edge. Any comments?
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Restoration / Re: Rear Spring Restoration
« on: November 16, 2015, 08:25:02 PM »
Try Eaton Springs. I just stumbled upon their website, looks like they are still making OEM style leaf springs.
A friend ordered a multi-leaf set and the hardware looked very close (could have been exact, I'm not that much of an expert).
https://www.eatondetroitspring.com/products/leaf-springs/
A friend ordered a multi-leaf set and the hardware looked very close (could have been exact, I'm not that much of an expert).
https://www.eatondetroitspring.com/products/leaf-springs/
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Restoration / Re: I need psychological help....
« on: November 16, 2015, 08:20:59 PM »
Thanks for all the good tips.
I will suck it up and look forward to that first nick, because yes, I did get
show quality for driver prices. I've never shown a car, but we do have a lot of local shows
here in the South Bay area. If any of you members live in the Los Angeles area, El Segundo Auto Body
did the work. It would be a rare treat to have any of you stop by and give me your "two cents" (which would be worth
vast fortunes to me!).
And I wouldn't have thought about the touch up paint-great idea-will do.
I will suck it up and look forward to that first nick, because yes, I did get
show quality for driver prices. I've never shown a car, but we do have a lot of local shows
here in the South Bay area. If any of you members live in the Los Angeles area, El Segundo Auto Body
did the work. It would be a rare treat to have any of you stop by and give me your "two cents" (which would be worth
vast fortunes to me!).
And I wouldn't have thought about the touch up paint-great idea-will do.
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Restoration / Re: 1969 Dash Carrier Restoration Source
« on: November 15, 2015, 09:06:46 AM »
There is a guy on ebay (dberrytfa) 252072649966 would is selling restored dashes.
I need one for my restoration and talked to him on the phone, seemed knowledgeable and his work
looked good in the pictures. I am running a tach with center fuel gauge, he said he would set one up with the correct cut-outs.
I will be talking to him again this week, and probably using one of his units. I will post pix immediately.
I need one for my restoration and talked to him on the phone, seemed knowledgeable and his work
looked good in the pictures. I am running a tach with center fuel gauge, he said he would set one up with the correct cut-outs.
I will be talking to him again this week, and probably using one of his units. I will post pix immediately.
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Restoration / Re: 69 heater box
« on: November 15, 2015, 08:54:50 AM »
Ask the guys at the chevelle forum to send you a pic of one, or maybe they have a file photo.
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Restoration / I need psychological help....
« on: November 15, 2015, 08:52:02 AM »
Hi again,
I'm about to get my car from the paint shop and start putting it together. I have everything sitting, waiting in the garage.
I asked the painter to give me a good driver quality paint job, he said nothing. I continued, meaninglessly, when he told me it would be
about a month and a half. That was six months ago. I've been warned to never rush your painter, but it worked out well cuz rounding up all the parts
and info I needed took that long.
Here my problem. The painter has actually done a show car level paint job, and now I want to know how you drive a car like this around and enjoy it and have fun
in it when it's this nice? I wanted driver quality so I could thrash it a little and not freak out over every little nick. I spend my spare time on a motocross bike, something you deliberately
beat on. This will be the car you see parked way over in the far corner of the parking lot. I'm already thinking I should just sell it. Any advice?
Desperately,
Nervous Novice
I'm about to get my car from the paint shop and start putting it together. I have everything sitting, waiting in the garage.
I asked the painter to give me a good driver quality paint job, he said nothing. I continued, meaninglessly, when he told me it would be
about a month and a half. That was six months ago. I've been warned to never rush your painter, but it worked out well cuz rounding up all the parts
and info I needed took that long.
Here my problem. The painter has actually done a show car level paint job, and now I want to know how you drive a car like this around and enjoy it and have fun
in it when it's this nice? I wanted driver quality so I could thrash it a little and not freak out over every little nick. I spend my spare time on a motocross bike, something you deliberately
beat on. This will be the car you see parked way over in the far corner of the parking lot. I'm already thinking I should just sell it. Any advice?
Desperately,
Nervous Novice
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Restoration / Re: Frame mount dimensions for 69 302/350
« on: November 15, 2015, 08:28:49 AM »
Thank you to all for the replies, they were very helpful. Sorry for the late response.
The car is still at the paint shop so I have not had the chance to check the mounts.
As for the paint, I guess I screwed up because I thought that the two dash -- designation just meant
that the customer ordered some custom color of their choice. I didn't realize the choices would have been limited to GM only colors.
Therefore my choice of Ferrari California Red with white stripes (Monza Red was too orangey).
There is no documentation, chalk or crayon marks, PBT stamps, hidden build sheets, etc. The only one I found was CH on the clutch fan.
However, I'm not overly concerned at this point, I paid regular Camaro money for it since it was a project, the 'numbers' are just a bonus.
I am using GM parts everywhere possible, Made in the USA reproduction parts as much as possible. I will resort to using a driver quality
GM part before I put any chinese stuff on this car. I get the car in two weeks, I'll post pix.
Thanks again for all the help.
The car is still at the paint shop so I have not had the chance to check the mounts.
As for the paint, I guess I screwed up because I thought that the two dash -- designation just meant
that the customer ordered some custom color of their choice. I didn't realize the choices would have been limited to GM only colors.
Therefore my choice of Ferrari California Red with white stripes (Monza Red was too orangey).
There is no documentation, chalk or crayon marks, PBT stamps, hidden build sheets, etc. The only one I found was CH on the clutch fan.
However, I'm not overly concerned at this point, I paid regular Camaro money for it since it was a project, the 'numbers' are just a bonus.
I am using GM parts everywhere possible, Made in the USA reproduction parts as much as possible. I will resort to using a driver quality
GM part before I put any chinese stuff on this car. I get the car in two weeks, I'll post pix.
Thanks again for all the help.
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Restoration / Frame mount dimensions for 69 302/350
« on: November 07, 2015, 06:53:52 AM »
Hi All,
Read the article on CRG about the different frame and motor mounts used in 67-69, but I need the exact dimensions of the frame mount for the 302. There is a set in the car already, no numbers visible, but they are definitely similar in size and shape. There is a fresh coat of paint on them, the engine bay and undercarriage were restored just before I bought it, so I'd rather not have to remove the paint. (It was going to turned into a drag car!). Thanks for the help.
If you're curious, look forward to seeing a #s, (- -) special paint code 69 Z, nut and bolt resto in Ferrari California red w/white stripes, coming soon.
Read the article on CRG about the different frame and motor mounts used in 67-69, but I need the exact dimensions of the frame mount for the 302. There is a set in the car already, no numbers visible, but they are definitely similar in size and shape. There is a fresh coat of paint on them, the engine bay and undercarriage were restored just before I bought it, so I'd rather not have to remove the paint. (It was going to turned into a drag car!). Thanks for the help.
If you're curious, look forward to seeing a #s, (- -) special paint code 69 Z, nut and bolt resto in Ferrari California red w/white stripes, coming soon.
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