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General Discussion / Hood Insulation "keepers"

« on: April 24, 2016, 02:07:33 PM »

Is there a secret I'm missing in order to get new hood insulation "keepers" to stay in place? I believe I've purchased the correct insulation and round plastic push-in "keepers" for my 1969 Z28 The insulation is the thinner molded version which is specific to the 1969 Z28. The push-in keepers are the round black plastic version with holes in the surface. The package was marked OER.
Several "experienced mechanics" and I have attempted to get them inserted properly so that they keep the insulation in place and stay seated. We have not, for the most part been successful as only a few have remained in place.

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General Discussion / Re: Documentation

« on: April 05, 2016, 07:40:18 PM »

Again, my thanks for all of the help. The photo of the cowl tag is to large to attach; I'll show the numbers beloow. Another picture attached.

ST  69  12437   NOR   113193  BDY
TR   714               76    B         PNT
   09C                     X33D80

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General Discussion / Re: Documentation

« on: April 04, 2016, 08:48:48 PM »

Photo #1

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General Discussion / Re: Documentation

« on: April 04, 2016, 06:43:33 PM »

My computer skills leave a bit to be desired, however, I will do my best to answer those who have offered advice.
1) Car is numbers matching, engine block, heads, carburetor, distributor, transmission and rear
2) 100,100 documented original miles
3) Daytona Yellow/Black Vinyl Top/Yellow Hounds Tooth Interior all correct per cowl tag
4) The YouTube video cited is of my car
I found that the restorer, whoever it was, installed the wrong grill and headlight bezels. I am in the process of installing the correct color argent ones.
My attempt to add photos is not being allowed. The files are too large. Any suggestions on how to make them acceptable?

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General Discussion / Documentation

« on: April 04, 2016, 03:35:37 PM »

I own a 1969 Z28, VIN124379N684690. I have obtained NCRS shipping data establishing that the car was delivered to a since closed dealership in Utah. That dealership was purchased by a large, currently operational Chevrolet Dealership, however, the dealership informs me that there are no sales records available from the original selling/delivering dealership.
I have also established that my Z28 was sold at the 2004 Palm Beach Barrett Jackson Auction as Lot #676.1
I have written Barrett Jackson on three occasions requesting information on the sale. I have received no response.
The car is also featured on a U-Tube video titled "Sharkeys Z28". I purchased the car in 2014 from an individual in Wisconsin who purchased it from "Sharkeys Car Sales" in 2009. I find no current information on that company.
Any advice on further documenting the car is greatly appreciated.

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Originality / Re: 69 Z28 Grill & Headlight Bezels

« on: April 02, 2016, 05:27:41 PM »

Thank you to those who responded.I really phrased my question very poorly. Actually my question is:
when replacing the standard grill and headlight bezels in a 69 Z28 using reproduction headlight bezels and grill molded in silver/argent, should those pieces be painted silver/argent or used as produced?

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Originality / 69 Z28 Grill & Headlight Bezels

« on: March 29, 2016, 02:52:26 PM »

Were the original grill and headlight bezels used on the 69 Z28 molded in silver/argent or were they painted silver/argent?