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Forum: Preservation forum 08-07-2024, 12:02 PM

Replies: 266 Preservation of a 68 Camaro Views: 129,922 Posted By cook_dw Photo 999 - 1001 - Bars installed Photo 999 - 1001 - Bars installed

Forum: Preservation forum 08-06-2024, 04:00 PM

Replies: 266 Preservation of a 68 Camaro Views: 129,922 Posted By cook_dw Thanks. The "hammertone" I previously THOUGHT... Thanks. The "hammertone" I previously THOUGHT was on these bars was actually pitting.. A little sanding, body filler, sanding, primer, filler, sanding, paint and "aging" was how I got to the end...

Forum: Preservation forum 08-06-2024, 12:20 PM

Replies: 266 Preservation of a 68 Camaro Views: 129,922 Posted By cook_dw Small updates. Photos 986 - 987 - Installed... Small updates. Photos 986 - 987 - Installed a new ET decal on the diff cover Photo 988 - Found the photo of the traction bars from when I first purchased them. As you can see they needed a...

Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 07-19-2024, 02:01 PM

Replies: 11 68 302 restamp? Views: 1,616 Posted By cook_dw Although it is a date I did not have previously... Although it is a date I did not have previously the ones around that assembly date match up. Agreed someone hit the pad with something but after the stamp. My opinion.

Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 07-18-2024, 01:17 PM

Replies: 11 68 302 restamp? Views: 1,616 Posted By cook_dw Pad looks ok to me. Do you have a full pad... Pad looks ok to me. Do you have a full pad photo?

Forum: Preservation forum 07-16-2024, 03:21 PM

Replies: 266 Preservation of a 68 Camaro Views: 129,922 Posted By cook_dw Because I am a tightass and I have these and... Because I am a tightass and I have these and thought they would work for my setup. I've had others over the years and sold them. I like them as they are unique. From my understanding due to the...

Forum: Preservation forum 07-16-2024, 01:34 PM

Replies: 266 Preservation of a 68 Camaro Views: 129,922 Posted By cook_dw It is not original paint. Its like a hammer-tone... It is not original paint. Its like a hammer-tone silver. They are not "original" (meaning added to the car during its life before me) to the car but since I am adding other Day 2 items the bars...

Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 07-16-2024, 01:10 PM

Replies: 473 Traction bars Views: 735,881 Posted By cook_dw Thought I would add another set of unequal length... Thought I would add another set of unequal length Lakewood bars with the twisted plate for the J bolts. If anyone has an extra set of hardware shoot me a pm. Prefer used but will consider anything...

Forum: Preservation forum 07-15-2024, 01:02 PM

Replies: 266 Preservation of a 68 Camaro Views: 129,922 Posted By cook_dw After letting the Ultra Black setup I added some... After letting the Ultra Black setup I added some Penn Grade 1 80w-90 (formerly Brad Penn oil) along with GM additive. Let it sit for about 30 minutes with the carrier facing upward and no leaks. ...

Forum: Preservation forum 07-12-2024, 11:30 AM

Replies: 266 Preservation of a 68 Camaro Views: 129,922 Posted By cook_dw Yep. I'd just got in a rush when I pulled the... Yep. I'd just got in a rush when I pulled the yoke back off the first time (using a solid sleeve I left the rear seal out until I got the setup where I liked it) to install the seal and just slapped...

Forum: Preservation forum 07-11-2024, 12:23 PM

Replies: 266 Preservation of a 68 Camaro Views: 129,922 Posted By cook_dw Finally got more Evapo in. Soaked the backing... Finally got more Evapo in. Soaked the backing plates and axles. Photos 966 - 967 - Driver side backing plate Photos 968 - 969 - Pass side Photos 970 - 971 - In place

Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 07-08-2024, 02:17 PM

Replies: 63 Vintage Car Photos Views: 14,396 Posted By cook_dw Adjusted photo. Adjusted photo.

Forum: Preservation forum 07-08-2024, 02:15 PM

Replies: 266 Preservation of a 68 Camaro Views: 129,922 Posted By cook_dw Finally got the pinion yoke cleaned completely... Finally got the pinion yoke cleaned completely and now its time to set up the diff. Photos 953 - 956 - Yoke I decided to go with a solid pinion shim for this application. I measured the...

Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 07-03-2024, 06:36 PM

Replies: 63 Vintage Car Photos Views: 14,396 Posted By cook_dw I'm almost sure I've posted these before but here... I'm almost sure I've posted these before but here they are again. 1990's. My first car. Purchased from an 89yr old lady. She was the 2nd owner and wrecked it in 1978. I purchased the car for...

Forum: Preservation forum 07-03-2024, 01:01 PM

Replies: 266 Preservation of a 68 Camaro Views: 129,922 Posted By cook_dw Started cleaning the yoke and I think my... Started cleaning the yoke and I think my evaporust has fought the good fight but its done. I'll be ordering more in the following days. Photo 947 - Yoke before cleaning Photos 948 - 950 -...

Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 07-03-2024, 11:36 AM

Replies: 11 1969 Camaro - Wonder what it is... Views: 2,311 Posted By cook_dw I was referring to the placement to the rear of... I was referring to the placement to the rear of the trunk lid (RED ARROW). Not the fact its a 68 spoiler (GREEN ARROW). And you are correct, early 69's had 68 spoilers. It would be interesting...

Forum: Member's Rides 07-02-2024, 03:22 PM

Replies: 221 1966 Chateau Slate L78 Chevelle Views: 176,357 Posted By cook_dw Amazing looking car. Those wheels in the... Amazing looking car. Those wheels in the original photo in this thread are now home on the 68 Z. Thanks again for letting them come to me. ...

Forum: Preservation forum 07-01-2024, 06:14 PM

Replies: 266 Preservation of a 68 Camaro Views: 129,922 Posted By cook_dw It would be different if I had the original... It would be different if I had the original engine and/or trans. But since all 3 are MIA I did not feel the need to replace the diff. At least at this point.

Forum: Preservation forum 07-01-2024, 04:37 PM

Replies: 266 Preservation of a 68 Camaro Views: 129,922 Posted By cook_dw Pinion bearing installed. I removed the old one... Pinion bearing installed. I removed the old one with a Dremel tool and metal cut off wheel (or you can use an air cut off; I used E-Z lock wheels), a hammer and chisel. Also note the pinion shim...

Forum: Preservation forum 07-01-2024, 12:04 PM

Replies: 266 Preservation of a 68 Camaro Views: 129,922 Posted By cook_dw Diff cleaning and preserving is now complete. ... Diff cleaning and preserving is now complete. Installed pinion races and carrier bearings (not pictured and previously axle bearings and seals). Once I get the inner pinion bearing installed I will...

Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 06-28-2024, 06:07 PM

Replies: 63 Vintage Car Photos Views: 14,396 Posted By cook_dw Thought I would add a few photos. Some old some... Thought I would add a few photos. Some old some not so much but they were not digital when taken. First couple of photos of my father's first car which it ran into an overpass when he fell asleep...

Forum: Preservation forum 06-27-2024, 03:37 PM

Replies: 266 Preservation of a 68 Camaro Views: 129,922 Posted By cook_dw These photos are of the initial teardown. As you... These photos are of the initial teardown. As you can see the 40 plus year old gear oil had failed. Current plan is to reuse the carrier which I believe might be the original to the car (can not...

Forum: Preservation forum 06-27-2024, 03:14 PM

Replies: 266 Preservation of a 68 Camaro Views: 129,922 Posted By cook_dw As you can see from the previous photos the... As you can see from the previous photos the condition of the original leaf springs & perches. An additional spring was added at some point and since I am trying to get it back how it was I left the...

Forum: Olds 06-27-2024, 02:26 PM

Replies: 3,313 Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe Views: 3,807,277 Posted By cook_dw Great photos and congrats on the maiden voyage... Great photos and congrats on the maiden voyage and return. Now get that thing in the 13's!!

Forum: Preservation forum 06-27-2024, 02:15 PM

Replies: 266 Preservation of a 68 Camaro Views: 129,922 Posted By cook_dw Honestly, I have not tried Boshield as I had... Honestly, I have not tried Boshield as I had plenty of the Veto from other projects. I still have a gallon can of Veto that I am using currently as all my aerosol's are used up. I will say I have...

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