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----Rick and Darrell,,,Had a few minutes and thought Id go thru my 1/4-20s box. Found two large Ls with no lines. One very small L with no lines. One medium sizes L with no lines. An R with a circle around it. One with just circles. One with EL and the correct circles. Another EL with slightly different circles, and one thats totally blank. All correct size thread and length and washer as pictured. A bunch more of course that arent remotely close like, of all things some Mr.Gaskets, and SEMS. Darrell, if any work for you just say the word.....Bill S

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I have many of the same ones you described Bill. Something people need to remember as well when it comes to head markings, there were more often than not more than one supplier on most parts for these cars. I have disassembled hundreds of Chevelles and Camaros over the years and often find one side of the car using one vendor or head marking while on the other side another vendor or different head marking. This has been found on not only the frames but the bodies as well.

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Excellent guys thanks!!!.. I fully understand the use of different fasteners due to many suppliers as I have documented that during this project as well as others.. Unfortunately I can not confirm if different hardware was used in this case so I have to lean towards using the same in this situation. Rick Im pm'ing you now.. Again thank you and Bill for taking the time to help out an average joe like myself.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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Darrell, your bolt went out in todays mail. Glad I was able to help.

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Thank you!! Now tell me how much shipping was so I can at least cover that..!!.. Rick, I have to say that you and several others generosity makes this forum great.. Most people see it as just another way to make money.. For that I thank you.. If I can help you in anyway just say the word.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif[/img]

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It's just a simple little bolt. Shipping equals one hand shake next time we cross paths. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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That works and again thank you. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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The eye cap should be in the second position from the end and it does not matter which end.

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Thanks for the tip!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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That looks great Darrell! I was thinking of doing the same thing. I think I'll make it happen.

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The &quot;Eye-cap&quot; should be in the second Positive position, because that one losing liquid first{The &quot;Eye-cap&quot; will work in any hole}.

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Rick, got the bolt in today. And its in its new home.!!.. Thank you again!!

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Glad I could help on your car. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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Rick - Gets It [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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Very nice. I love that color! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Not sure what you did on trunk weatherstrip but Beater had a amazingly nice original 1968 Weatherstip, I saved it for a better cause and replaced it with a repop if you want ill take a picture this weekend post it up and if you decide you want it I would be happy to donate it to the cause.

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They look like an ink stamp put on by the original oem assembly supplier. I believe they where shipped to GM assemblied and the line workers bolted them to the axle assembly.

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Very cool thread, one of the best I've read. You did a great job preserving an old family friend.

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Those stamps on the brake adjuster levers will come off in Evaporust etc, so be careful if you want to preserve them.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jcu</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very cool thread, one of the best I've read. You did a great job preserving an old family friend. </div></div>

Thank you. As you can imagine this was done in respect for the man and the machine.


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HawkX66</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Those stamps on the brake adjuster levers will come off in Evaporust etc, so be careful if you want to preserve them. </div></div>

Well aware and yes they are ink stamped.. There are tricks that I have not discussed. You have to damage or lose markings to realize how to prevent it from happening. Example is the driveshaft stripes. Thankfully I took pics of before and during the process.

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Thanks for the warm water and oxy-clean tip!

For those that have not tried it yet, it works really well. We had a rain day here on Saturday - so I spent it in the garage going over the black vinyl top and interior in the Chevelle. Like you mentioned, I thought it was pretty clean until you see what's on the white towel and in the bucket after you are done.

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Your dad would be proud, you are doing his car justice. I really have enjoyed watching your progress.

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I am a big fan, this is motivation for me to turn my car back into a car so I can do all these detail items.

Ryan

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Amen to that Darrell, Amen to that. My dads been gone since 2000, and it's tough every day.
Love your thread and your dedication to doing things right to preserve your '68.

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10 years ago today my father was needed to bang gears in heaven.. There isnt a day that goes by that I do not have a thought of or about him. I miss ya pop!!


https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1050-dad_1.jpg

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May your father rest in peace Darrell.

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[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img] A man and his car!

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Got me &quot;right in the feels&quot;.

Well said.

Ryan

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I'm sure he has a big smile on his face looking down on you Darrell!
Buddy

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He most certainly would be (or is, depending on beliefs) proud of the anazing job you're doing!

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Great picture of your dad and the car!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

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Thanks guys. It's been a rough week..

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[quote=cook_dw]<span style="font-weight: bold">Over the past few nights I have worked on the rear section of the floor between the frame rails and finally have it as good as I can get it at this point. Unfortunately surface rust had begun on this area of the floor and maybe it extremely hard to get it clean. </span>


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<span style="font-weight: bold">Here is something I thought was interesting to see.</span>

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<span style="font-weight: bold">This is what I am using to preserve the bare areas and the rusted portions. This is a product that goes on and leaves a waxy coating that is transparent. Similar to other rust preventative products but this is in an aerosol can.</span>

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Nice Job on going thru this Car. Your post here caught my attention while looking for the correct coating underneath my Camaro. How is the Rest Veto working out for you. Also is this safe to use on painted surfaces? I am cleaning up the underside of My car and was debating on just throwing undercoating back on it or use a product like Rust Veto to protect it

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Thank You so much for the reply. I did read of a gentleman in Louisiana that used a similar product periodically on his car to help keep the rust at bay.. My car does not get out to often about 1200 miles a year, never see's the elements. so was looking at a non evasive way of preserving this thing with out damaging the original coating.

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Curious if<span style="font-weight: bold"> FLUID FILM</span> would be good Alternative to RUST VETO ????

Probably no comparative testing ???

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I'm just very interested to READ if any of the top resto shops would use RUST VETO (claims to be clear, NOT Yellow)
on Shot Blasted Leaf Springs, Tie Rod Ends, Spindles, Sway Bars etc.....

How might it compare to RPM.......Rust Prevention Magic ????

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This does look interesting. emailed the folks at Rust Prevention Magic. will see what they have to say

Hi,

Saw your product. I have been looking for a rust preventive. I have two questions of sort.

Can this be used on items like black oxide or zinc coated parts.

Also is this safe to be applied on automotive paints.

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Darrel,

Does your car have the original radiator cap? If so, can you post a pic of it?

Thanks,

Tim

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The car is good Darrell! Scored a Gold at MCACN!

I believe this would be the pic you asked me about

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Tim

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That is thank you sir!