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Re: Harry Mann 68 L78 / L88 Camaro
Ya' got any ETHEL in that gas pump?
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Re: Harry Mann 68 L78 / L88 Camaro
OMG I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT....
I'm like a spoiled kid in a TOYS R US. |
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Wow, that is a nice Camaro... love the stance!!!
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I know Steve Offered, but I will too... Sell it to me I will clean and preserve it and sell it back to you...
The interior in that car could look brand new. It takes so many hours of light circular brush work with the right cleaners to get the grain clean, no amount of rubbing or heavy brushing will do it. The bristles need to be fairly fine, short so they wont roll over, and varied in height which allows the shorter bristles to ride on the top of the grain while the longer ones penetrate into the grain, the key is that the lighter your pressure the better it works. A cheapo motorized toothbrush which oscillates works great, AGAIN THE KEY IS LIGHT PRESSURE. If the car is a typical original interior in nice serviceable vehicle I check a spot or two on the seats and then the tops of the door panels using a toothbrush a CLEAN white rag and Spray Away NON AMMONIA window cleaner which I buy in 3 or 4 packs at Sams. Just a spot or two will tell you if the interior is clean, spray the window cleaner into the brush then brush lightly in a small (2-4" diam) circle for a min or two and wipe with the white rag. |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: firstgenaddict</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I know Steve Offered, but I will too... Sell it to me I will clean and preserve it and sell it back to you...
The interior in that car could look brand new. It takes so many hours of light circular brush work with the right cleaners to get the grain clean, no amount of rubbing or heavy brushing will do it. The bristles need to be fairly fine, short so they wont roll over, and varied in height which allows the shorter bristles to ride on the top of the grain while the longer ones penetrate into the grain, the key is that the lighter your pressure the better it works. A cheapo motorized toothbrush which oscillates works great, AGAIN THE KEY IS LIGHT PRESSURE. If the car is a typical original interior in nice serviceable vehicle I check a spot or two on the seats and then the tops of the door panels using a toothbrush a CLEAN white rag and Spray Away NON AMMONIA window cleaner which I buy in 3 or 4 packs at Sams. Just a spot or two will tell you if the interior is clean, spray the window cleaner into the brush then brush lightly in a small (2-4" diam) circle for a min or two and wipe with the white rag. </div></div> Ya never know. Catch me in the right mood................................ |
Re: Harry Mann 68 L78 / L88 Camaro
IT would go nice with my code D Alpine Blue and Parchment 68 GTO HO 360hp 4 spd.
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What an absolutely beautiful car.
You know, that new Preservation forum isn't getting much attention. Maybe a move is in order??? After all, this car isn't JUST another Chevrolet.... Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img] |
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Looks and sounds awesome!! Congrats on a way cool car.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Verne_Frantz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What an absolutely beautiful car.
You know, that new Preservation forum isn't getting much attention. Maybe a move is in order??? After all, this car isn't JUST another Chevrolet.... Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img] </div></div> I'm find with that. I suppose it's up to the moderators [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img] |
Re: Harry Mann 68 L78 / L88 Camaro
This car is available. Please see the For Sale section.
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbt...aro#Post600711 Thanks! Tim |
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It's baaaaaack! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]
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Congrats Tim,
She was meant to be in your hands [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Dan |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: napa68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's baaaaaack! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] </div></div>
Wondered what the deal was when I saw it on the list for MCACN. Looking forward to seeing it. |
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We dont have access to the video.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We dont have access to the video. </div></div>
I believe it is fixed now [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img] |
Re: Harry Mann 68 L78 / L88 Camaro
It is...and sounds great!
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Wow! I love that car, especially the color, and the sound, and all the rest! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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The crank was nos too. Heads took two years to get back from the best head guy in S.Ca. I had a set of nos MT scavengers, but the guy that installed the headers said they were too long (BS)...they were mocked up on a 1970 Nova. Car was never scraped or dented in it's life...rare for a hypo 4sp car. Can't believe the black plates were sold off. The registration stickers showed when it was last registered in 1971, when the kid got killed coming back home from a drag strip with a friend. More than likely Lyons. Good car worth keeping.
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What a Great Video.....Well done my friend [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]
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Wow
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Monstrous sound!!! Love it!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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Very cool plates!!!!
The editor of Hemmings told me you can Liscence those vintage California plates:-) He is a real plate lover:-) Ryan |
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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 http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...psij6n2kaz.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...psecypxjei.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...ps24ivmgme.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...pse0mcsfje.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...pskaqanb4h.jpg |
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After DW Cook gave me a little advice in the tech section, I was able to figure out how the proportioning valve works.
Rebuilt the M/C with a kit, opened up the proportioning valve to vacuum bleed the brakes and.............shazam!.................WE GOT BRAKES....................as good as they are going to get with a ZL1 cam. Got a few things sorted out on the car, then bubba's work on the carb reared its head. The baseplate was glued where the idle screw threads in. I've got a message into Eric to see if he has a nice baseplate for a 4053 Holley So much for a debut at a little car show tomorrow Tim |
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Glad you got the brakes sorted out. Hopefully Eric will have what you need to get that beast running nicely again.
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Eric rebuilt the carb.
..what did you call him? The brakes are a different story. That would be Sal from American muscle cars. He's the reason I sold the car after 13 years of ownership. |
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Wicked sounding ride.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Astock</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Eric rebuilt the carb.
..what did you call him? The brakes are a different story. That would be Sal from American muscle cars. He's the reason I sold the car after 13 years of ownership. </div></div> There was some "JB Weld" on the idle screw boss. My experiences with Eric have been nothing short of top notch. I believe someone else was in there since then. Again, the brakes with a ZL1 cam..........pretty good! |
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Wow what a sweet car and cool history
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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 http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...psecypxjei.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...ps24ivmgme.jpg 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 |
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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 |
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<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 |
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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 http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...psjhih4zn9.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...psvlmfgzhq.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...psjwbf9rzk.jpg |
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 </div></div> 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. |
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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]
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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
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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 "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 </div></div> Tim, That is correct for 67-68 power disc Camaro's {WT}1 1/8 bore. The {AD 1" 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 http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...psxngh71ht.jpg DURING http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...psgyxq8own.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...psexvs4gun.jpg AFTER http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...pszijf2p3j.jpg 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 |
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