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Forum: Technical & Restoration 09-20-2024, 03:47 PM
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Posted By William
Ducted hood flange

Picked this up yesterday, original assembly-line flange.

Paint is full gloss, REAR decal applied prior to seal installation. Seal glued in place.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 09-19-2024, 09:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 543
Posted By William
Just my 2¢ from 49 years of '69 Camaros. I...

Just my 2¢ from 49 years of '69 Camaros. I wouldn't bother. Originals were brittle 20 years ago; wiper switch pegs and the lower trim cover tabs usually broken off.

There have been two repros...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 09-19-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 323
Posted By William
For 1969, Chevrolet used revised mounting...

For 1969, Chevrolet used revised mounting components for 302 and 350 engines.

The frame brackets [3945507 & 3945508] were re-designed to accommodate the new interlock motor mount. The new mount...
Forum: Chevrolet 09-12-2024, 06:40 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 293,992
Posted By William
Here's how the factory configured it.

Here's how the factory configured it.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 09-11-2024, 03:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,455
Posted By William
https://thatsthem.com/

https://thatsthem.com/
Forum: Technical & Restoration 09-10-2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 573
Posted By William
? Never saw a tag with a VIN. They were...

?

Never saw a tag with a VIN. They were stamped with date of manufacture [387 = 1/21/69], trans suffix & serial number. The blank CX tag was reproduced years ago; stampings had to be added.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 09-04-2024, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 570
Posted By William
No convert houndstooth interior other than Z11....

No convert houndstooth interior other than Z11. From the 12-68 rev of the dealer order form.

Worthy of note, earliest known 714 interior is mid-February. Earliest known coupe 720 interior is...
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 08-30-2024, 05:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,312
Posted By William
Arrugh! It's been 24 hours, and I have...

Arrugh!

It's been 24 hours, and I have managed bite my tongue.

Over the 43 years or so of chasing ZL-1 info, I have seen many blocks and complete engines. I have never seen a casting...
Forum: Auctions 08-17-2024, 10:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,124
Posted By William
Yeah, that makes sense

"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups."
Forum: COPO - United States 08-15-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 231,686
Posted By William
The ads for it back in the day made no 'OE...

The ads for it back in the day made no 'OE drivetrain' claim so probably just a generic resto ZL-1 engine.
Forum: COPO - United States 08-15-2024, 12:30 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 231,686
Posted By William
Define 'original'. Tonawanda built 182 ZL-1...

Define 'original'.

Tonawanda built 182 ZL-1 engines; 71 were used in production. There were just under 600 blocks cast; highest machining # I am aware of is 505 so scrap looks to be about 14%....
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 08-14-2024, 11:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 20,089
Posted By William
Chevy built an aluminum SB Vega. That would have...

Chevy built an aluminum SB Vega. That would have been fun.
Forum: COPO - United States 08-13-2024, 07:51 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 231,686
Posted By William
Big bucks maybe, but not approaching what no...

Big bucks maybe, but not approaching what no issues ZL-1s sell for. The two that have been disclosed as re-bodies are #9 [124379N608879] and #27 [124379N609965].

#9 sold at B-J AZ 2012 $451k....
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - Wanted 07-25-2024, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,234
Posted By William
Call Stevie at D & R Classic Auto 630 393-0009....

Call Stevie at D & R Classic Auto 630 393-0009. He has yellow front and rear seats in decent condition.
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 07-17-2024, 07:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,007
Posted By William
Scam?

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1969-chevrolet-camaro-albertville-al-2807531

124679N521701. Asking $29,900

Was on classic.com this January under VIN 124679N521700. Asking $64,900....
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 07-13-2024, 02:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,088
Posted By William
You're welcome!

You're welcome!
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 07-12-2024, 06:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,171
Posted By William
Here's another. It's the original engine...

Here's another.

It's the original engine from ZL-1 #52, last of the Gibb cars. The engine is in ZL-1 #33, both sold new to Bob Jane in Australia. #33 was road raced there since new and is...
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 07-12-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,088
Posted By William
Just noticed this on ebay ...

Just noticed this on ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/226240303610

It's the 199th Yenko Camaro clone I have logged. Now, more clones than real ones.

It's a jungle out there!
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 07-12-2024, 01:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,171
Posted By William
A few were VIN stamped on the pad. Most seem to...

A few were VIN stamped on the pad. Most seem to be stamped on the side of the block.
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 07-12-2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,088
Posted By William
Caveat Emptor...tag swap

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126572993908

124379N599281

Car has a reproduction VIN tag.

N599281 would have been final assembled on or about February 17, 1969. Should have a body tag with an 02B...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 07-11-2024, 03:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,171
Posted By William
Yes, indications are there were two sets, ran...

Yes, indications are there were two sets, ran both. Possibly the casting numbers were different simply for ID purposes.
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 07-11-2024, 12:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,171
Posted By William
No, crickets. Interesting engine. It is the...

No, crickets.

Interesting engine. It is the earliest known production ZL-1 block [053] casting.

The block we acquired from Lamar Walden in the '80s via McLaren Racing was a Pilot casting. No...
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 07-03-2024, 05:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,256
Posted By William
Font, alignment etc.

Font, alignment etc.
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 07-03-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,256
Posted By William
Caveat Emptor...another repro body tag?

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1969-chevrolet-camaro-mill-hall-pa-2804044

124379N590385

Tag does not compare with known original 02A tags.

From the ad:
"Original paint Cortez...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 06-30-2024, 06:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,351
Posted By William
Even used on L48 engines. Vintage pic.

Even used on L48 engines. Vintage pic.
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