Re: Harry Mann 68 L78 / L88 Camaro
 

Wow what a sweet car and cool history

Re: Harry Mann 68 L78 / L88 Camaro
 

I'm in the process of doing some brake work to the car. After rebuilding the front calipers, I am not impressed with the brake fluid pressure or volume at the calipers when bleeding. I took the car for a road test and again, I am not impressed.

So, is there a way to test/check the distribution block as well as the proportioning valve? I know replacements are available. I would just like to keep the original parts on it.

Thanks!

Tim


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Tim,

What is the code on the tab of the M/C? Looks like the same for 67 Nova with factory Disc? Code "DA"

Dave
67 Nova Boy

Re: Harry Mann 68 L78 / L88 Camaro
 

Dave,

The stamping is really light. I would say the last letter is "T". The first, I cannot make it out. A "WT" master would have come on the car. Are the original stampings usually that light?

The way the bore of the master was corroded and the patina of the exterior, a person may be willing to speculate it is original. I'm surprised the M/C kit worked

Thanks,

Tim

Re: Harry Mann 68 L78 / L88 Camaro
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: protree68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow what a sweet car and cool history </div></div>

I appreciate that coming from you. If you lived closer, you would probably find me with my nose pressed up against the window of your garage. YOU have some neat cars!

Tim

Re: Harry Mann 68 L78 / L88 Camaro
 

Here are a few pics from the carb. Frankly, I've never run into this before. Is there a good way to repair it?

I see Heartbeat City has one that appears to be very correct. Please advise is there a detail I missed.

Tim

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Re: Harry Mann 68 L78 / L88 Camaro
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 67 Nova Boy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm in the process of doing some brake work to the car. After rebuilding the front calipers, I am not impressed with the brake fluid pressure or volume at the calipers when bleeding. I took the car for a road test and again, I am not impressed.

So, is there a way to test/check the distribution block as well as the proportioning valve? I know replacements are available. I would just like to keep the original parts on it.

Thanks!

Tim


Dave
67 Nova Boy
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You might want to just send the master and proportioning valves to Whitepost. They did an awesome job on the original master cylinder and wheel cylinders in my survivior SD455. If you tell them in advance that it is a survivior car they will leave the outside finish intact.

Re: Harry Mann 68 L78 / L88 Camaro
 

In my 70+ years I have probably seen a gazillion Holley carbs -- I've never seen an issue like this with the idle screw. TAZ [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

Re: Harry Mann 68 L78 / L88 Camaro
 

Tim, i think a skilled person could tig weld this together. But it will be as a repair, if it has to be undetectable you should find a base plate. Roger

Re: Harry Mann 68 L78 / L88 Camaro
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: napa68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dave,

The stamping is really light. I would say the last letter is &quot;T&quot;. The first, I cannot make it out. A &quot;WT&quot; master would have come on the car. Are the original stampings usually that light?

The way the bore of the master was corroded and the patina of the exterior, a person may be willing to speculate it is original. I'm surprised the M/C kit worked

Thanks,

Tim

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Tim,

That is correct for 67-68 power disc Camaro's {WT}1 1/8 bore. The {AD 1&quot; bore} is for manual disc which is the same as the 67 Nova with factory disc. They are all hard to find!

Looks good to me on originality to the car Tim...great car!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]

Dave
67 Nova Boy

Re: Harry Mann 68 L78 / L88 Camaro
 

While waiting to get a baseplate, I thought I would take the opportunity to start preserving the paint. Inspired by Darrel Cook, I clayed the car out, and started the #7 Meguiar's spa treatment.

BEFORE

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DURING

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AFTER
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The results are somewhat minimal. I certainly can see on the towels where the oxidation from the metallic was being picked up. I have chosen not to proceed with any machine polishing, opting for the natural look of the lacquer.

I never would have thought I (or any of us) would spend so much time documenting how lousy the finish quality was on my pride and joy(s)

Tim