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Forum: Chevrolet 03-14-2024, 10:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,305
Posted By Kurt S
I've added all the 1st gen Camaro pictures I had...

I've added all the 1st gen Camaro pictures I had to JohnZ's assembly article. http://www.camaros.org/assemblyprocess.shtml

I remember being in the Ford Wixom plant - the Town Car, the Continental...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-09-2024, 11:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,650
Posted By Kurt S
And proof not to trust colors in old pictures....

And proof not to trust colors in old pictures. Orange was really red....
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 02-25-2024, 01:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,715
Posted By Kurt S
I just saw another GM assembly line (1970's)...

I just saw another GM assembly line (1970's) stated to be 53 hours!
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 02-17-2024, 08:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,715
Posted By Kurt S
Yup, scary way to buy a car. They had it for sale...

Yup, scary way to buy a car. They had it for sale a couple of years ago and it didn't sell.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 02-11-2024, 07:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,864
Posted By Kurt S
If the car is that original, I'd focus on...

If the car is that original, I'd focus on flushing the tank and the lines, not replacing parts.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-30-2024, 02:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,249
Posted By Kurt S
At least the Caracas cars also have a normal VIN...

At least the Caracas cars also have a normal VIN plate (not all foreign built cars did).
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 01-28-2024, 06:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 998
Posted By Kurt S
Canadian car too. No description at all!

Canadian car too. No description at all!
Forum: Technical & Restoration 01-18-2024, 06:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,502
Posted By Kurt S
Another description of the paint process. There...

Another description of the paint process. There were regular arguments on whose paint was the correct color, Fisher or the division.
http://www.camaros.org/assemblyprocess.shtml
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-08-2024, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,707
Posted By Kurt S
Always best to list the VIN. 242679R167185

Always best to list the VIN. 242679R167185
Forum: Technical & Restoration 01-08-2024, 06:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,418
Posted By Kurt S
Master cylinder code list

I thought a list of the different master cylinder codes could be helpful. The codes appear in the 68 and newer Buick, Pontiac, and Chevrolet chassis service manuals. Anyone able to add the Oldsmobile...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 01-05-2024, 02:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,273
Posted By Kurt S
Yup, GM sold the TH400 to several outside...

Yup, GM sold the TH400 to several outside companies.
Yes, the 534 is a modified Julian date - the 169th day, aka June 17.

The Gibb CY tags are atypical in their stamping, as you mention. The...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-05-2024, 02:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,946
Posted By Kurt S
I have no idea. The site works fine for me, but...

I have no idea. The site works fine for me, but I'll ask.

I've had recent problems with this site. Click on a page and it times out. Several minutes later, refresh and it loads.
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 01-03-2024, 01:29 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,273
Posted By Kurt S
It's the assembly plant that messed it up, not...

It's the assembly plant that messed it up, not the trans plant. The Gibb TH400 trans I have seen are stamped correctly, but the POP is in error.

TH400 Code Format: yyaddd
yy = last two digits...
Forum: Yenko Chevrolet 01-02-2024, 09:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,663
Posted By Kurt S
Car was raced, originally 50-B (Dover white). ...

Car was raced, originally 50-B (Dover white).
Just a car that has a later Yenko ZL1 motor in it.
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 01-02-2024, 06:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,122
Posted By Kurt S
I hate when they don't include the appraisal...

I hate when they don't include the appraisal document.
Drivetrain stamps are good, I'm not seeing an issue.

I think the color change actually benefits resale - mainly because of the original 721...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-18-2023, 03:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,804
Posted By Kurt S
Yes, every color.

Yes, every color.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-11-2023, 05:08 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 67,465
Posted By Kurt S
The belt molding is also part of the Style Trim...

The belt molding is also part of the Style Trim package, not just RS.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-11-2023, 04:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,249
Posted By Kurt S
That's the VIN for a car that was assembled in...

That's the VIN for a car that was assembled in Caracas, Venezuela. It wasn't exported, it was shipped *completely* disassembled (exactly the same parts that came into the NOR or LOS plant) and...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-11-2023, 04:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,956
Posted By Kurt S
There are 9 others in the CRG database, including...

There are 9 others in the CRG database, including one with a red interior.
Forum: In Memoriam 12-08-2023, 03:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,447
Posted By Kurt S
John was impressive. Between his memory and his...

John was impressive. Between his memory and his notes, he remembered lot of cool details. I can barely remember working on some of my projects, no less details.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-08-2023, 03:08 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 20,742
Posted By Kurt S
Most plants these days don't want repairs...

Most plants these days don't want repairs waiting. Build it once. But that depends on management and has changed over the years. JohnZ's book talks about 6000 cars outside of Lordstown, waiting on...
Forum: In Memoriam 12-07-2023, 08:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,447
Posted By Kurt S
John wrote a lot, including a book about his time...

John wrote a lot, including a book about his time at Chevrolet and GM that CRG is pleased to publish.
http://www.camaros.org/library.shtml#report lists all his Camaro content (and also has Chevy...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 11-29-2023, 01:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,316
Posted By Kurt S
Just the real track pacers.

Just the real track pacers.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 11-28-2023, 10:31 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 20,742
Posted By Kurt S
Thanks Keith! Our plant converted from block...

Thanks Keith!

Our plant converted from block floor to cement. Some millwright decided they would be great firewood for his cabin up north. A few months later, the plant is in deep shit with the...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 11-27-2023, 02:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,316
Posted By Kurt S
Lots of 67 IPC's just have the dash and not the...

Lots of 67 IPC's just have the dash and not the full F&SO code on the tag.
1 of 3?? I know of over 20 L78 IPC's.
Not the original block.
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