Introducing the "GILMORE" 1968 Z28

[169INDY]

Swapped out the repop subframe bolts for cleaned up GM R-B-W factory fasteners
& Got the Orig turn signal stalk replated boy the Shaft was really rusty & they did the job with out damaging the Red plastic knob.
Credit Janet at "The Bumper Depot" in Calif.

[169INDY]

DF Rally Wheels: Blasted, Scuffed, Primed, Black Semi gloss Back sides & Front-Top Coated with PPG-Omni Acrylic urethane. Argent Silver Code 8568.
Kick Panels: SEM Firethorn Red, New Insul pad, Reinstalled Refurbed flapper & one replacement Red cable-lever.

[169INDY]

Well, A very close friend assisted me in my search for 15 x 6 Rally trim rings. He had a set of (Second Design clips) wrapped up in 1979 newspaper, thrown into a camaro body full of alum slot mags, After climbing, digging- tunneling  to retrieve only to be disappointed they were labeled 15 x 7's, Well after feeling thru the paper to find the valve stem hole, it just did not seem right. Poof they are 15 x 6 NOS correct enough for my DF's. I was collecting used damaged ones (First design four clip) to be restored in Utah later if needed.

Test Fit on (DF) Wow these Spike Dig and Hold onto the Wheel, Difficult to remove, I see these would Never fly off like the First design versions.

[cook_dw]

Well done.  Everything looks..

[169INDY]

Via "Rusted Tires" (Russel Small @ Yenko.net)

Mounted on the 15 x 6 rallys with New DILL stems.

[DuWayne Ladner]

Awesome car, awesome build 169 Indy. Thank you for your devotion to this project and your sharing generously with us all, right here on CRG forum. Got a question for you, back on 5-25-19’ you shared a pic of your 302, very nice, alongside a BB, can you tell me what it is, but for the “396” on the air cleaner and modern looking alloy heads got me fevered with the L89 thing. Thanks, and can hardly wait to see this “Z” finished. God Bless.

[169INDY]

Duwayne, here is a link to the "Red Dog" story and it should have a little blurb about my L78 conversion (*Temporary)

https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=91047

Yes, I got the Bare GMPP Head from a Seattle Class racer and was thinking of using them Bad Plan, (I sold them to fund the L78 rebuild) Open Chambers on a lil' 396, so I had Cope Machine (Tacoma) - Retired build the Stock CE L78 I bought in 2011, just to run it for a Few years While I restore the Numbers Factory installed L35. I have seen a Few Guys pursuing the L89/L78 thing to a Fault, the Old heads are Not reliable to a certain degree & not worth the troubles, Maybe a garage queen that is mainly static but even that is not good for the health of these vehicles as we know.

I enjoy Lloydds, Chicks & Darrells Shares on their journey and feel the Same & then (*Sorry) guys. I am a LONG term owner and fanatic and a Tradesman from the 80's so I Love the DIY to an extent, Mechanicals, Can't Paint so I fall into the "Check" writers in some facets.  I am noticing "WE" CRG's are a Fringe Group, Most the World & some owners are NOT into this at this level. As long as we can enjoy our passions and hobby and express ourselves thru our work and comradery I am Happy.

This 68Z is my LAST Car (No More Cars) so I am taking my time and going all in & esp working on fellow Fbody cars (i.e. Very close Friends) as Service is one of my "Launguages"

Oh & then there is the Poor Ole' 69 Vert to deal with thus the ONE-69-INDY name

JIM

[169INDY]

I Chose to Re-Build (DIY) my 1968 3/8" single line fuel tank, sender-pickup
aka
UPC 8, B4 Item 10 "Gas Meter"

I used a proper "Dorman" equal New unit to Harvest Parts to repair the AC/Delco GM Factory Unit.

Careful Disassy, Cleaning, Glass Bead, Bright Clear Zinc plating, remove elect parts from Dorman and reassy (P.I.A.) onto the AC Delco refurb'd assy, Test

[hugrz28]

Well done Jim looks very nice!

[70L34]

Very nice! I’ll be doing this soon. Curious, where did you have the plating done?

[169INDY]

Production Plating; Mukilteo Washington.
They were Very resistant to accepting Hobby parts.

Thanks Dan I was, PAST tense thinking of starting a service to restore these, but it was-is a Major PAIN and It Hurts taking a New Dorman Part ($$) and tearing it down to parade rest for Parts, It was NOT plug and Play, fair amount of rework and fussing with it.

Plating cost are exorbitant in small groups, Low Part count results in High piece costs & threat of Loss at the Customers Risk since the Platers do NOT like us Hobbyists as a general rule.

Good News Soon for the 68Z

STDBY

Jim

[x66 714]

I guess that's why Instrument Services charge 350.00 to do a sender. Bob's Speedo is 400.00 to 700.00....Joe

[68camaroz28]

I guess that's why Instrument Services charge 350.00 to do a sender. Bob's Speedo is 400.00 to 700.00....Joe

Mama Mia Joe, I had no idea as I was lucky enough to buy the GM part # and shortly thereafter they were not available. And I thought the GM part # was expensive at the time LOL.....

[169INDY]

The Car has been delivered to my "Selected Tacoma Paint Shop." Small two man Craftsman quality Hot Rod and Restoration Shop All Makes.
Ron & Chris will get her done!
Exciting progress.

[169INDY]

DAY #3 at the Paint Shop: Stripping, Welding Hole, Pulling Dent in NOS Fender ETC

Progress! Hooray