pulled the front clip off the Z/28

[DavidS]

Originally Posted by Formula413

I actually really dig that green. I'm looking forward to seeing this one completed.

Thanks! I'm getting more used to the green. It wouldn't have been my first choice, but at least it will be different. Nothing says original 1st gen like green paint and a flat hood.

[jeff68]

Looking good.
Is it just me, or do those valve stems look a little long?

[DavidS]

Originally Posted by jeff68

Looking good.
Is it just me, or do those valve stems look a little long?

Crud. Mike might have used a set that came with the tires. I have a correct repop set there that I picked up from PaceCarJeff.

[DAWG]

they are ment to be longer.
remember it gets a wheel trim ring.
My 69 corvette has extra long stems and they are just right with the trim rings on.
Double check before getting the short stems David.

[jeff68]

Typically the longer stems are used with full wheel covers, and the shorter ones with trim rings. I have original wheels w/ NOS wheel covers and a set of GM rally wheels, so I had to get 2 different stem lengths.

Here is a CRG thread showing the shorter length valve stems on unmolested rally wheels:
http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=9824.0


Now, do you have the correct old style 'winged' wheel weights? These cal also be seen the the photos on CRG. Then you have to figure out where to get air from 1969. It just keeps on going...

[DavidS]

Originally Posted by jeff68

Then you have to figure out where to get air from 1969. It just keeps on going...

HA HA HA HA!!!!!!!!!!

Judged stuff is a different world filled with pink tutu's. I don't think I can take it much longer.

[jeff68]

Originally Posted by DavidS

I don't think I can take it much longer.

I'm surprised you've stuck with it this long!

I like things to be nice and original, but I gave up on the whole "100% technically correct" thing a long time ago. F 'em. It's my car. Some things I want done my way. Why? Because that's the way I want it (or, in the case of my car, Dad's way trumps my way). If you don't like the finish on my pinion yoke, go talk to someone who cares.

I applaud you for doing what you are doing. It takes a special kind of person to do it. Special = a little crazy. That's meant in a good way. Hopefully, you'll do the show car thing for a while, then let the world enjoy seeing a flat-hood 69 Z/28 cruising the streets.

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

^^ i agree with that!!!! do the shows get it out of your system then Really enjoy the car!!

[DavidS]

Originally Posted by jeff68

I'm surprised you've stuck with it this long!

I like things to be nice and original, but I gave up on the whole "100% technically correct" thing a long time ago. F 'em. It's my car. Some things I want done my way. Why? Because that's the way I want it (or, in the case of my car, Dad's way trumps my way). If you don't like the finish on my pinion yoke, go talk to someone who cares.

I applaud you for doing what you are doing. It takes a special kind of person to do it. Special = a little crazy. That's meant in a good way. Hopefully, you'll do the show car thing for a while, then let the world enjoy seeing a flat-hood 69 Z/28 cruising the streets.

You got this exactly right Jeff. Nothing I can add to it, except that I really enjoyed the Maratta Show but I'm not sure about the Camaro Nationals. We'll see. For the most part, I'll try anything once.

Originally Posted by ILuvPizzaTimes10

^^ i agree with that!!!! do the shows get it out of your system then Really enjoy the car!!

That is definitely the plan Mike!

[jeff68]

Originally Posted by DavidS

... except that I really enjoyed the Maratta Show ...

We all get a certain amount of satisfaction from people telling us we have a nice car. I just makes you feel good. Nothing wrong with feeling good.

I wonder about the Camaro National as well. It almost seems like it's all about finding fault. Instead of "wow, this is a really nice car, you just need a few details to make it better", it may be "this is wrong, that is wrong, fix it and better luck next year". I hope it's the former and not the later.

Either way, try to have fun with it. Sometimes I loose track of that, and my dad / family / friends need to remind me that I do this for fun. F u n .......... F u n .......... F u n .......... I need to repeat it slowly & take deep breaths sometimes.