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NoYenko

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Looking for original AC cars
« on: February 03, 2012, 01:47:48 AM »
I am restoring a 69 396 AC car built in Nor. Nov 68. The water control valve # 3940250 on my car I believe is original. Riveted to the skirt. Has the extra stud next to the vacuum port. It is stamped with "Ranco" as the manufacturer & "Type H 25". I took it apart to replate it Gold like the repo I bought but inside it looks Silver Zinc.
I can't remember seeing a silver valve, same part was used on Corvette, and haven't found anyone who confirms it should be silver. Found a picture in my archive of a Yellow 69 with what appears to be original valve in silver. I don't know where I got that picture.
Does anyone have a car with an original valve that could verify the plating color?
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Re: Looking for original AC cars
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2012, 01:50:29 AM »
More pictures. And thanks for your help.
George
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Re: Looking for original AC cars
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2012, 03:12:23 AM »
My big block air car had another type valve. It had the linkage on the outside, much smaller. In the assm manual it showed 3 different valves as being installed during production....Joe
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Re: Looking for original AC cars
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2012, 02:48:42 PM »
George - Obviously this isn't a born with install or a BB. But maybe it'll help.
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Re: Looking for original AC cars
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2012, 10:43:35 PM »
Marty,Great picture. I am thinking that is the correct plating on the valve. Nice looking engine compartment and original ac hose.
Thanks
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Re: Looking for original AC cars
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2012, 12:01:51 AM »
I re-plated the cover on my water valve (Zinc) & thought I would post a couple pictures. Now if I can get it back together without scratching it up.
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