1969 Camaro L78 conv ( came from east coast)
 

Does anybody remember a Hugger orange 1969 RS L78, Camaro conv, 4 speed . The car was highly optioned and was brought to Chicago 10 years ago from the east coast.

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One was at MCACN this year parked in Vintage.

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Definitely not a know car John. Good luck!

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Thanks Charlie but that is a different one than I was talking about. I will post pictures later

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John,

You must of purchased it.....if so.....Congrats [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

I have a nice set of quarter glass for it if you need it [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Dan

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Thanks Dan. I found out the car was sold new in Pennsylvania

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ssl78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks Dan. I found out the car was sold new in Pennsylvania </div></div>

Did you find this out through the NCRS?

Dan

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Cool.....another SS L78 for 'ssl78' [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

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No Dan, This car falls in the range of vins that there are no records.

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Here is a picture, when it was on the east coast it had a white top and white stripes. The guy I bought it from put it back to black since thats what the trim tag said also had rally wheels. I really hate the wheels they have to go.




https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...nv_800x600.jpg

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Great looking Camaro [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
A new set of wheels and tires.... you`ll be ready for next season.

Dan

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I have to believe someone is going to remember such a rare car. It just may take some time. Sometimes you may find some clues under the carpeting or under a console. I found an original oil cap for my L78 stuck in my lower frame the other day, I was shocked. I also found multiple matchbooks stuck under the leading edge of my dash (with the names of the service stations from where the car was from). Odds are there are things still stuck down in the vents on my car, so maybe the same case for yours. Look in all the nooks and crannys to get some clues on where to post a craigslist ad in the town the car came from.

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Bob I took the back seat out to look at the X code and didnt find any thing under the back seat. I have to keep looking.

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What a looker! Wheels and tires will change the entire demeanor of that car. Can't wait to see it &quot;updated&quot;!

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Here are some pictures of the heater box looks to never been removed and has the rubber pad that covers the small block nipple outlets.
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5-dsc09315.jpg


https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7-dsc09317.jpg
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factory AM/FM?

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Nice catch with the inline filter.

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Yes you are correct it is a original am/fm car

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Here is a picture of the high redline tach
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1-dsc09366.jpg

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original single fuel line. I am glad some one decided to paint it and not change it and I believe it still has its original drive train

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-dsc09336.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5-dsc09343.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6-dsc09331.jpg

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Has any one ever been able to remove the glue on the rear bulk head to read the x code. The only thing it can be is X2 with the 2 being higher than the X, also at the far left corner of the line you can see it go up into the glue but I would like to get a better look. I also want to put down the vin number so it can be googled right now there is nothing on it. 124679N540072 1969 RS SS L78 convertible.
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3-dsc09392.jpg

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The glue may be able to be smeared away if you use a heat gun on it. I would experiment in a spot away from any possibl markings, first. This way you can see if the heated glue acts as a solvent and alters the underlying paint.

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If you have docs or certs showing it to be 396/375 it's got to be X2. If no docs or certs....hard to say. Could even be a 4 with the lower leg missing.

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Even with the top of the X it looks like the top half of the 2 is visible under the glue.

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I do see it now off to right there is a little bit showing. Either way with a big block heater box thats never been out there is no way it is a four. The clock is dated 295 8 and the tach still has the blue covers on the screws. There is no way some one could have gone through this much work for a car that was not restored for big money

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8-dsc09418.jpg


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All looks really great so far, BIG Congrats!
Unless I missed something, what of stampings being you believe it's the original drivetrain?
Bummer the Vin falls within the NCRS missing info range but keep digging also long shot but may be worth trying on Canada Vintage Services too.
Bob's right on about searching heater ducts etc as clues may lead you close enough to someone who may remember it, who'd ever forget such a car?!
Pull the seats including backs also carpets, kick and door panels plus a good search up inside the dash area too.
Good luck!
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
~ Pete

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Thanks Steve I will try a heat gun on a spot some where else. I have had 3 reliable sources look at the block and transmission stampings 2 said they were original, one said the engine and trans vin stampings were good but didnt have a original late oct 68 assy date to match it up to.
Pete the last owner pulled the interior and dynomatted the floor and put new carpeting in, I looked but there are no clues. I do know that in July of 69 it was titled in pennsylvania so as soon as the title comes back in my name I can do a title trace in that state.
Back to possibly it being a 4 with no leg, there is no such thing as a x44 RS

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...2-dsc09346.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3-dsc09426.jpg

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There is no information in PA back further than 10 years. Our state is hard to deal with

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Looks really good for RS! Don't be too hasty on PA docs. it's almost impossible to get any registrations pre '72 (flood year). However, if the car was registered in PA after '72, the last registration in PA might still be obtainable. I got a copy of an '82 registration a couple of years ago (with name and address). So, the last (final) registration sometimes pops up even if its' more than 10 years old (15 for law enforcement). It's worth a small investment to check. Be sure to make your search request for &quot;historical research purposes - info kept confidential&quot;. Write a nice cover letter about how important the car is. Good luck!

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I have been on there website within the last two years. I tried to search my 68 in PA, NY and MI. No one could help me. I hit a wall trying to search history on my car other than talking to the original owner and the guy I bought it from. I just searched Penn Dots site. I found the form to request information. it may work. Try it, it can not hurt. When I tried Michigan they sent my money back saying they could not process my request. Give it a shot

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I would try a black light on the X2 under the glue. It is a grease/wax pencil, and I think UV lights can be used to trace oil leaks, etc.
Worth a simple try.

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Yes I already printed the form out I just need to get the form notorized saying the title is in my nane. I hope I am lucky enough to get something back. Bob you are the 2nd guy who said try a black light I will have to get one.
I had to change the headlight switch and it had a fuel line clamp holding the 2 lines together any body ever see that. The headlight switch in the picture is the new one I was putting in.

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Does any body know the thickness of a 69 Chevy big block deck pad that hasnt been decked. The first shot is a block thats been decked the second is a non decked block but it is a 74 dated block.
Wouldnt this be a sure way of being able to identify a restamp https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6-dsc09656.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7-dsc09655.jpg

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Interesting approach...seems logical. I'm sure the experts will let you know soon.

wilma

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John leave the glue. It's X2.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ssl78</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Does any body know the thickness of a 69 Chevy big block deck pad that hasnt been decked. The first shot is a block thats been decked the second is a non decked block but it is a 74 dated block.
Wouldnt this be a sure way of being able to identify a restamp https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6-dsc09656.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7-dsc09655.jpg
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My educated opinion is that would not give a conclusive answer. There are core shifts in castings and that is why some have thin cylinder walls on 1 side after a re-bore and also why the thrust surface where the cam is installed is off center often. Because of these shifts that pad probably falls into a range that could vary .100 (swag) whereas a deck may be as little as a clean up cut or a blueprint (zero deck height to piston tops). There are so many variables that nothing conclusive could be measured from that pad thickness,IMO.

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I agree. The pad dimension is established in the machining operation that locates the block off of &quot;as cast&quot; pads. Since the castings varied slightly - the thickness of the machined pad varied as well. One &quot;tell&quot; however, is the &quot;lip&quot; on the water pump casting when it bolts up to the block (the distance that the water pump sticks above or below the pad). Since the water pump mounting bolt holes are established from the same locating pads as the head face, there should be some consistency in &quot;lip&quot; area. I've seen some &quot;original&quot; stamps where the water pump sticks up way above the pad stamp area. It's not a 100% &quot;tell&quot; of a decked block, but certainly bad juju. JMHO

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The back seat is back in already I didnt do anything with it. It would be nice to know what a lot of original pad thicknesses are.

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never sen that clamp on the HL switch - - there is no clamp in the assembly manual either....it is usually just a snug fit

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----John,,,When I look at the pic of the vacuum lines and clamp I think I see splits on both those lines. I believe the clamp was a weird attempt to stop a vacuum leak......Bill S