1969 Camaro Front Power Disc / Rear Drum Brake Clips

[Edgemontvillage]

I just completed the restoration of the brake clips for my 1969 RS Z/28 Project. My research lead me to a few, incomplete threads on CRG so I thought I would contribute a comprehensive reference thread in case others can benefit from this information in future. All clips shown are original and restored, none are reproduction. All bolts are manganese phosphated and as there are several threads on CRG that discuss where to source phosphating solution and how to convert fasteners I won't address that process.The black chromate fasteners (3 - double hoop style) are first clear (silver) zinc plated followed by a black chromate immersion solution. The result is similar to low-gloss black paint however more durable and it doesn't flake or chip. The finish is also similar to Black Oxide immersion solution (which does not require zinc plating) and both are available from electroplating suppliers like Caswell. For the semi-transparent blue and green clips I used Steel F/X metal solvent dye. Its best to apply it with a low pressure air brush. It dries quickly and produces a fairly durable flat sheen finish. I applied two light coats. I've include a color coded (by clip) reference from the AIM as well as photos I took at MCACN of some original cars with undisturbed clips to show the location and orientation of each clip.



Front Subframe Cross Member Clips


Black Chromate Double Hoop Style Clips


Semi-Transparent Blue Dye Clips


The single Semi-Transparent Green Dye Clip


Clear Zinc Clip


Color Coded Clip Reference Locations




Original Clips - shown in order from back to front of car (along left /driver's side)

Position 1: Black Chromate Double Hoop - Left of Differential
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Position 2: Semi-Transparent Blue Dye - Rear Inside Frame Rail



Position 3: Black Chromate Double Hoop - Underbody, bolted to floor



Position 4: Black Chromate Double Hoop - Underbody, bolted to bracket stand 


Transition Between Position 3 & 4 clips


Position 5: Shown on AIM however not used for Power Disc / Drum Brakes

Brake Line Routing Between Position 4 clip and Proportioning Valve


Proportioning Valve - Outside Sub Frame Rail between Position 4 and 6 Clips


Position 6: Semi Transparent Blue Dye - Sub Frame Rail Front


Position 7: Semi Transparent Blue Dye - Inside Sub Frame Rail


The following 3 clips are Bolted to the Firewall side of the Sub Frame Cross Member

Left Position: Semi Transparent Green Dye


Center-Left Position: Clear Zinc


Center-Right Position: Clear Zinc









       

[Danzo]

Phenomenal write up Lloyd! Should either be put in the research topics or made a sticky!
Doc

[KevinW]

I agree, fantastic info!

[Edgemontvillage]

Phenomenal write up Lloyd! Should either be put in the research topics or made a sticky!
Doc

I agree, fantastic info!

Thanks for the feedback gents.

Lloyd

[BillG]

Awesome, detailed research!  Thank you Lloyd.

[ko-lek-tor]

So thankful for the LCs of this world. Great job!

[Edgemontvillage]

For the sake of completeness, below are the restored and fasteners (differential brake hose connection to master cylinder - rear to front) and proportioning valve.

[firstgenaddict]

God those are beautiful clips Lloyd.

What finish did you use on the one below the mastercylinder?
The "gang clamp"


I believe I left it natural steel however now I believe it may have been zinc plated originally.

[Edgemontvillage]

God those are beautiful clips Lloyd.

What finish did you use on the one below the mastercylinder?
The "gang clamp"

I believe I left it natural steel however now I believe it may have been zinc plated originally.

James, thanks for your comments. I'm not convinced if the clamp ("gang clamp") was natural steel or plated. None I've seen have been pristine enough to make a good determination. I opted to electroplate mine silver cad which could pass for either.