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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-02-2024, 10:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,316
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
I've never really understood why Chevy wasn't...

I've never really understood why Chevy wasn't competitive in the late-60's in NASCAR??? I've heard people say the BBC didn't oil well and hold together at sustained 6000-7000 RPM lapping, but they...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 09-29-2023, 08:49 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 240,919
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
Ad for my '68 L72 Biscayne from when Bob Kohnke...

Ad for my '68 L72 Biscayne from when Bob Kohnke (Original Owner) had to return it to Polar Chevrolet after getting his draft notice. Larry Myers (second owner) then bought it. Pic is of original used...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 09-29-2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 131,448
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
My '68 L72/M22/4.10 Biscayne when Larry Myers...

My '68 L72/M22/4.10 Biscayne when Larry Myers brought it home to his mother's driveway from Polar Chevrolet in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. And some photos from his days racing it.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 09-29-2023, 08:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,352
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
My '69 L78 that I found as a project on this site...

My '69 L78 that I found as a project on this site and restored between 2013-2015. Original drivetrain with two broadcast sheets. Sorry, its not green, but rather Code 50 Dover White.
Forum: Supercar Features 03-07-2023, 10:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,694
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
Thanks guys! Much appreciated!!!

Thanks guys! Much appreciated!!!
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-14-2022, 11:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,356
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
I appreciate the info. But, that's clear across...

I appreciate the info. But, that's clear across the country for me. And, I will likely be in Europe at that time. I do hope to attend in the future when I'm retired. Thanks everyone
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-10-2022, 03:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,356
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
Ignorant question, but I have a '67 L78. When and...

Ignorant question, but I have a '67 L78. When and where are the Camaro Nationals?
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - Wanted 11-01-2021, 10:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 477
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
Need '64 Chevelle original hood

Hi guys,

I have a friend in the Seattle area looking for a hood for a '64 Chevelle. Apparently, they don't reproduce this hood in metal, only fiberglass. Hoping someone has one or knows of a...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 07-02-2021, 05:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,735
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
The original Craigslist ad sounded too good to be...

The original Craigslist ad sounded too good to be true for the price, but if this car can be bought for $20k, would still be a good deal in my opinion. Enjoyable summer car for not a lot of money.
Forum: Supercars/Musclecars-For Sale 05-12-2021, 05:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,424
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
Congrats on the sale. Beautiful survivor....

Congrats on the sale. Beautiful survivor. Interesting though that it appears the headlight bezels were not painted out at the factory as all horizontal bars appear chrome?
Forum: Supercars/Musclecars-For Sale 05-05-2021, 03:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,735
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
This is another super cool car. If I had the room...

This is another super cool car. If I had the room and my wife were out of town, I'd probably buy it too. GLWS
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 04-20-2021, 08:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,565
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
One of the guys on Facebook says it is Grove...

One of the guys on Facebook says it is Grove Creek Raceway. Are you familiar with that one, Rick?
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 04-20-2021, 07:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,565
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
Very excited that I was able to get a hold of...

Very excited that I was able to get a hold of Jerry Altman recently who owned the car from about 1976-1999. Jerry is a great guy and sent me a stack of photos from when he raced the car at various...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 04-19-2021, 10:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,997
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
I wouldn't change it. I like Dover White on '69...

I wouldn't change it. I like Dover White on '69 Camaro's, especially on a '69 Z with black stripes and red guts.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-30-2021, 09:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,201
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
You wouldn't happen to have the original block...

You wouldn't happen to have the original block for my '68 L72 Biscayne in your registry, would you?

VIN is 154118J315545

Original block was sold in 1973 by Larry Myers to a guy named Deray...
Forum: Garages/shops.. 02-24-2021, 11:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,522
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
Very tidy garage. Good job!

Very tidy garage. Good job!
Forum: Technical & Restoration 02-09-2021, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,146
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I got a PM...

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I got a PM from a member here yesterday and its now enroute.

I would have liked to do it myself to learn, but garage is so full at the moment and time is an...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 02-08-2021, 03:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,146
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
Alternator restoration???

Who is everyone using for alternator restorations? I have an original alternator that has paint on it and it needs rebuilding. Who is the best to send this out to?

Thanks in advance.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-30-2020, 09:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 24,566
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
Wow! Lots of photos of so much wrong for $80k! ...

Wow! Lots of photos of so much wrong for $80k!

Most liberal use of engine paint overspray I have ever seen. With that much extra paint, you'd think they would call it out on the trim tag!

And...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 12-30-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,295
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
Thanks for the help! Really appreciate the exact...

Thanks for the help! Really appreciate the exact measurements and I very, very carefully drilled the holes using progressively larger drill bits and it came out great without any mistakes.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 12-18-2020, 08:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,295
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
1967 Camaro trunk lid script location???

The '67 L78 Camaro that I bought a few months ago had undergone a thorough restoration and appears lots of panels were replaced before being repainted. They did not replace the emblems on the new...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 12-17-2020, 04:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,869
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
Thanks everyone for the info. Very helpful. My...

Thanks everyone for the info. Very helpful. My friend ended up buying the car.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 12-16-2020, 05:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,849
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
It looks like a great legit car at a fair price....

It looks like a great legit car at a fair price. I have been looking at the listing for the past week and a half. If my wife were out of town, I'd be very tempted to pull the trigger and deal with...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 12-15-2020, 08:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,869
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
But this a big block so its a Tonawanda engine....

But this a big block so its a Tonawanda engine. You still think its ok?
Forum: Technical & Restoration 12-15-2020, 08:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,869
Posted By SeattleCarGuy
Engine date vs Build date

Friend is looking at a '69 Camaro. Its an 11D build date and the engine pad stamp (L35 396) shows a November 19th engine build date.

This seems way too close??? Shouldn't the engine have a build...
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