NorCam (Graeme Browne's) Lemans Blue 1969 Z/28

[Zedder]

Nice car!

[KenMaisano]

Congrats! what a great car. I am not a fan of vinyl tops, but I have to say, with your color combo it looks great.

[markinnaples]

Beautiful Z.

Do you happen to know the website address for searching GM of Canada records, or is that something that you have to send in to the regular GM VIN search?

[NorCam]

Originally Posted by markinnaples

Beautiful Z.

Do you happen to know the website address for searching GM of Canada records, or is that something that you have to send in to the regular GM VIN search?

Mark...it's Vintage Vehicle Services in Oshawa Ontario, They have the microfiche records for all Canadian sold cars and Canadian Export cars. If you think you have a CDN car you can request a search. If it's a Canadian car they will have docs and charge a fee for this service. If your car is US made and it doesn't return any data, the fee is $16.95 for the search. I only checked this car because the NCRS came up empty and it was worth a shot in case it was originally a Canadian car. It wasn't but I didn't expect it would be. Here's a link to their website where everything is well explained.

https://www.vintagevehicleservices.com/

[markinnaples]

Originally Posted by NorCam

Mark...it's Vintage Vehicle Services in Oshawa Ontario, They have the microfiche records for all Canadian sold cars and Canadian Export cars. If you think you have a CDN car you can request a search. If it's a Canadian car they will have docs and charge a fee for this service. If your car is US made and it doesn't return any data, the fee is $16.95 for the search. I only checked this car because the NCRS came up empty and it was worth a shot in case it was originally a Canadian car. It wasn't but I didn't expect it would be. Here's a link to their website where everything is well explained.

https://www.vintagevehicleservices.com/

Thanks so much. I may give it a shot, appreciate it. Again, just a beautiful Z.

[NorCam]

I went through a few things on the car today and unpacked some of the original parts that came in the trunk. First off is the smog system. Everything is in great shape and the pump is dated October 20 (293rd Day) as per the factory stamp. It has the correct 3932458DA deep groove pulley with the raised stamp outlined as per factory. Smog rails are original and the diverter retains the original GF ink stamp on it. Interestingly, it also has the wire reinforcement on it. Weird for a late date is it not?

I think the ribbed hoses are both original and the Wittek tower clamps look original, but I have not cleaned them to check the dates as of yet. I'm thinking the check valves are also correct but need to look for the part numbers when I get a chance to clean them up with some soap and water. It also has the correct elbow and all of the correct RBW bolts intact as well. I'll need to find original mounting brackets for this kit and once cleaned, I'll put it away with the original smog manifolds for future recall and use if or when needed. All in all some nice original parts that came with the car.

[mike1971]

I thought the Diverter ink stamp was changed to a sticker on the late cars...����*♂️
I could be wrong but my 9E car had the sticker instead of the ink Graeme..

[NorCam]

Originally Posted by mike1971

I thought the Diverter ink stamp was changed to a sticker on the late cars...����*♂️
I could be wrong but my 9E car had the sticker instead of the ink Graeme..

I'm not sure when or how the dates and GF stamping vs decal changed Mike. Being a late car built in the first week of November of 69, I have been told by multiple sources that a lot of parts were scavenged from everywhere to get the cars completed prior to the plant retooling for the second generation. The pump was dated 293'rd day, and perhaps this was an early diverter valve that was pulled from older stock for use on a late car. I believe the reinforcing wire was an early thing was it not?

Maybe I'll check with Bill Hodel to see what he has to offer. I need to get some brackets and the smog tubes anyways so I will ask him this week?

[NorCam]

Here's a shot of the original radiator that came with the car. Jeff had sent it out to be re-cored before he shipped the car and then packed it away within the trunk. It got the typical rad shop paint job even when he asked for them not to paint it, so I'll strip the tanks and paint it correctly before installing it over the winter months. The UH tag was kept aside so it didn't get lost and I'll be sure to snag some better pictures as it goes back into the car real soon. At the same time, I'll install a rebuilt 692 water pump which will correct 2 of the things I need to do in the engine bay. The CB tank is also dated J for October.



I snuck my camera in behind the radiator today to check out the front of the clutch fan. I can only tell you I was real happy to find it was as clean as the rest of the car and clearly showed the original CV ink stamps and dating from Eaton. This will be gently preserved when the radiator and water pump go back into the car. August 21 of 1969 dating.

[NorCam]

Took some pictures of the date codes on the LOF issued glass today as well. All original glass is intact with date codes matching up nicely. The front windshield and all side glass is dated YV (October) while the back glass is dated AV (September). Nice to see it's all original and in great shape with no scratches to be seen. Another indication that this car was very well cared for.