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malley67

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What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
« on: September 22, 2010, 10:55:40 AM »
hi everyone,
just wondering what is the correct heater hose clamps for a january built 1968 327 ? is it the wire corbin style spring clamp or the tower type ?
thanks heaps,
cheers,  ;)
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Re: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2010, 12:55:01 PM »
Open to debate....

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=1427.0

As this thread moved forward, we did discuss spring clamps.  Mid-68 spring clamps on heater hoses... maybe....
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Re: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2010, 08:14:14 PM »
Here's a photo of a brand new '68 Z/28 with the spring clamps at the heater hose...



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Re: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2010, 11:00:03 PM »
Paul, do you know the build date on that Z?
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Re: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2010, 07:30:58 AM »
Paul, do you know the build date on that Z?

No Phil, I wish I did.  I was thinking about sending the photo to CSI Miami so their could blow up the cowl tag!   :)

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Re: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2010, 01:34:44 AM »
Rust-belt dwellers will recognize the scribbling on the fan shroud:

12-9-67 -20º
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Re: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2010, 09:47:15 PM »
wrong vallve covers on that car. 

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Re: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2010, 08:21:10 AM »
wrong vallve covers on that car. 

What's wrong with them?    ???

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Re: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2010, 08:14:20 PM »
Must think it's a '69???  '67???

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Re: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2011, 05:06:32 PM »
My 43k mile 68 RS/SS 04B car had the original spring ring wire clamps at the heaterbox when I bought it back in the mid 1980's. Car is owned by a current member here.
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Re: What is the correct heater hose clamps for a 1968 327 210 hp ???
« Reply #10 on: April 18, 2011, 04:47:48 AM »
also notice the stamps on the top of the  firewall  are either in reverse or upside down.