Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
06-12-2024, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 573
1112000...
I thought about the late Camaros...but Colvin's book doesn't list them. Of course with all the Camaro experts here, that is better than a book any day. I did a quick check of flea-bay pricing...and...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
06-11-2024, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 573
1112000 Distributor...
That is a nice part especially if you have an early car. The application covered both the 350hp automatic cars and all the 375hp std. and auto models.
Considering the late start for the new 70...
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Forum: Lounge
06-05-2024, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 849
The Longest Day...
Just received this narrative on how D-Day unfolded...hour by hour. It is a good outline of the event.
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Forum: Lounge
06-05-2024, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 849
The Longest Day...
Tomorrow, June 6th marks the 80th Anniversary of the allied landings at Normandy. It is hard to comprehend the scope of this heroic effort and the impact it had on so many people.
Lest we forget...
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Forum: Supercars/Musclecars-For Sale
06-02-2024, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,129
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Forum: Supercars/Musclecars-For Sale
06-02-2024, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,129
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Forum: Supercars/Musclecars-For Sale
06-02-2024, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,129
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
06-01-2024, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 655
Bypass...
Ordered one of these yesterday...
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/dorman-oe-solutions/dorman-oe-solutions-26-degree-heater-core-bypass/doe0/626001
will gently blow out the core and plug...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
05-31-2024, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 315
Nova Help Please...
Hey all you folks with a 68 or 69 Nova...
Can you please help with some measurements for the exact position of the rear quarter marker bezels. Doug [the new owner of our 68 L78] needs to confirm...
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Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum
05-31-2024, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,559
68 l78....
Just so I understand...
you want the measurement from the rear edge of the bezel to the edge of the quarter...correct..?? I will try to get it this weekend.
I still think it would be good to...
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Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum
05-30-2024, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,559
68 measurements...
Doug...
Thought I would jump in to try and help.
Here is the info I provided previously...I had the 68 car out the other day and re-checked.
5 5/8” from bottom of the Nova emblem to the top...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
05-29-2024, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 655
heater hose bypass loop...
As our other thread mentioned the 70 L78 TH400 car has a leaky heater core. Since this car is not a cold weather driver, we decided to just install a 'bypass loop' for now, and deal with the repair...
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Forum: Lounge
05-29-2024, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 687
Nova Day....
We got all the cars out of winter storage [finally]...Karen and my good friend Tony [the greek] helped with logistics. Had one surprise...heater core on the black TH400 L78 car decided to fail after...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
05-29-2024, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 361
Tires...
We are definitely going radials...
I recently installed the 15" Uniroyal Tiger Paw radials on our 70 L78 Nova...they are nice tires and look good. How about size...?? is 225 about the limit for...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
05-28-2024, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 361
15 x 6 rallyes...69 Camaro
Considering changing up the tires and wheels on Karen's 69. Currently has 14 x 7 SS Magnums with 215/70 x 14 redline radials.
I picked up a set of 15 x 6 rallyes from a site member...interested to...
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Forum: Lounge
05-24-2024, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 520
Memorial Day...
The sacrifices made by our service men and women are beyond belief. While many of us will likely enjoy a picnic or cookout with friends and family this weekend...please take a few moments to remember...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
05-15-2024, 01:56 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,450
small block
Why would you restamp a DZ motor and then put it in a pickup truck :hmmm:
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Forum: Lounge
05-12-2024, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,380
Mom...
Hope all the SYC Moms have a great Mother's Day.
I sure miss my mom and her smile.
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
05-08-2024, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 435
Truck Cap Parts....
Looking for suggestions for clamps and gaskets for re-mounting the Jeraco cap on our 85 GMC Sierra short bed.
Cap is on kind off center...we get water in the back during a rainstorm.
Truck has...
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Forum: Lounge
05-08-2024, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 594
VE Day...
Today...May 8th, 2024 marks the 79th anniversary of the end of the Second World war in Europe. America entered the war in late 1941 following the Pearl Harbor attack and Germany's declaration of war...
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Forum: Lounge
04-28-2024, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,704
Toro...
Our old Husky tractor died last fall and we tried our neighbor's Toro...Karen liked it and she ordered one...she is 'lawn manager'. I handle the string trimmer :tongue:
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Forum: Lounge
04-26-2024, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,704
It's not a big block...
Latest addition to the fleet...Toro Zero Turn Time Cutter Mower. 54 inch deck with My Ride. Neat tractor, has connectors for the garden hose so you can wash the underside of the deck by engaging the...
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Forum: Chevrolet
04-25-2024, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 182
Views: 65,579
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Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum
04-20-2024, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 277
Views: 197,993
engine issues...
Couldn't you use a cooling system leak testing pump...the kind that goes in place of the radiator cap?? As for the motor...compression and/or leak down test might give you some helpful info.
Good...
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
04-19-2024, 01:22 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,509
Carb restoration...
Not many things in the car hobby are a lock...but, Eric Jackson is one of them.
He will do an excellent job and his service is second to none.
Next case...:cool2::3gears:
-wilma
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