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Sunday, November 6, 2011

The Cowl Tag

Here is a link to decode the cowl tag:  Link


Note the 4P in bottom left corner.  This was used on the SS350 Camaro, and the L30/M20 Camaro.
Also note that the number after the LOS is a fisher body number that is not related to the VIN number.
VIN number is riveted to the front of the drivers door jam.
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03D - March, 4th week
67 - 1967 model year
12437 - Sport Coupe, Standard interior
LOS- Van Nuys, CA plant
28894 - Body number assigned by Fisher, not related to VIN number
760Z - Black standard bucket seats
D-D - Nantucket Blue paint
2LG - Group 2, L -4 speed manual transmission, G -Center Console
4P - Correct code for SS350 or L30/M20

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Some of the flaws in the car

These pictures show the flaws in the paint on the car.  The paint is starting to crack, and there are some spots of surface rust.  There are two spots that I fixed to cover the bare metal.
There are two small dings in the right rear quarter.  One innie, and one outtie.
The fan shroud is broken.

 One of the spot fix areas.
 The other spot fix area.
 Trunk paint cracks
 Roof paint cracks
 Hood paint cracks





The surface rust pictures above are on the front fenders, and door




Both small dings are shown in both pictures above.  The outtie ding  shows up better in the bottom picture.

The broken fan shroud.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Video of cold startup.

This video is a cold start up after the car had not been running for more than 24 hours.
Pushed the gas pedal to the floor twice and turned the key.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Parts

Original 3.07 gear set with shims.
Original Steering wheel.
4 14" Turbine look aluminum wheels.
Partial gallon of Nantucket blue lacquer paint.
Some miscellaneous parts.








The 14 43 on the ring gear is the teeth count for the ring and pinion.  43/14 = 3.07 ratio.

Saturday, October 1, 2011

1988 restoration stuff

Some of the items replaced during the 1988 restoration:
both rear quarter panels (did not go to the sail panels), front and rear seat covers, carpet, dash pad, arm rests and pads,  front door panels, (Rear are original still) and all weather stripping except wing windows.