Tony's 1970 Z28 Resto Project...

[MosportGreen66]

Tony has been sharing some photos with me of the progress he has made with his '70 Z28. It was a member's ride feature HERE (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/101830/an/0/page/3#101830), which will give you the background and full story.

I know Tony has had a hand full of trouble trying to locate some rare parts for the car like the smog, carb heat shielding and some emissions controls for the CA system. Despite these difficulties, the Camaro has cleaned up nothing short of Tony's perfection.

Enjoy the pictures.
-Dan

***More pictures to follow as Tony near's completion of the Z28***


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[mockingbird812]

Very nice. Terrific work! Thanks for sharing.

[SS427]

Very well done restoration! Love the color. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Rick

[47Hammer]

Tony, I never did see under the hood on this car....Wow! now you've got me missing my '70 Z 28. Great job, it looks fantastic! Love the color. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Postsedan]

Very nice...indeed

Dan.

[TDW]

Hey Thanks! I got it running this morning. It sounds and smells pretty good! There are a couple of small details to get worked out. Plug wire towers and the booster steel line that arrived today.

[CamarosRus]

Camaros At Carlisle 2007 NEEDS 2nd gen Camaro entrants.....

[scuncio]

Nice work!

[Mr70]

Real nice work. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[musclecarjohn]

Wow...turn back the wayback machine,I feel like I'm back in 1970 again!

Nice...very nice! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[kwhizz]

Great Job.......Love the attention to "DETAIL"..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[KnoxvillePig]

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Very well done restoration! Love the color. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Rick

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Couldn't have said It any better myself. Everybody knows that Cortez Silver cars are always faster. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Awesome Car Tony!!!!!


Darrell

[302moz]

LOOKS GREAT!!!!!! VERY NICE CAR ,I SEEN IT IN PERSON http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Did the '70 Z's get the 'GM' branded heater hoses? Always interested to note differences/similarities between the '70 Z and the '70 Yenko's!

[TDW]

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Did the '70 Z's get the 'GM' branded heater hoses? Always interested to note differences/similarities between the '70 Z and the '70 Yenko's!

[/ QUOTE ]Marlin...I don't know for sure. Jack S's survivor has the ribbed,so I would assume his are correct. I have been looking at magazine picture, assem manual, service manual and repair manuals to try to figure out what is correct and whats not. I like the GM ones, so on they went.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I hear ya, I went through the same process when I was restoring mine - GM marked vs. ribbed. Several of the restored deuces had the GM ones - which I liked, but then I found the Jack S survivor equivalent in the deuce world = they were ribbed. Always learning! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

[70 Forest Green Zee]

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Did the '70 Z's get the 'GM' branded heater hoses? Always interested to note differences/similarities between the '70 Z and the '70 Yenko's!

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Mine has one. It was on there when I aquired the car, a 43K mile car from the west coast. Hope this helps.

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[Rick H]

Are you refering to your upper rad hose? That is correct. I don't see the GM stamps om your heater hoses.

Ribbed is correct for heater hoses but I also like the GM stamped hoses. I have a set of both and plan on putting the GM stamped hoses on my car.

Tony, car is looking awesome.

Rick H.

[TDW]

Thanks for all the compliments. Means a lot to me, coming from you guys. I am finishing up the air cleaner cover today, then on to the charcol cannister.

Thanks for posting that picture. Do you know if the clamp on the alternator bracket that is holding the hoses is original? The assm manual doesn't show one, and I haven't been able to find one listed in the repro books. Thanks again.

[Rick H]

Tony,
The heater hose bracket on the alternator is available through GM. I don't have the part number available at the moment. Classic Industries sells their version of the clamp as well.

Rick H.

[bkhpah]

The GM hose bracket has a hole in the bottom of it. I am no 70' expert at all, but the 69' cars did not have the hole. The newest repo bracket is now sold without the hole. BTW, the car looks great...BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[TDW]

I found a hose bracket with the hole in it. I bead blasted it, painted it and installed it. The car is back on the ground and it moves under its own power again! I will send Dan some more pictures tonight. Thanks again Dan for posting them.

[302moz]

THE UPPER HEATER HOSE BRACKET IS PAINTED LOW GLOSS BLACK OR IS IT PHOSPHATED BLACK OR GRAY?DOES ANYONE KNOW? JOHN http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[MosportGreen66]

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I will send Dan some more pictures tonight. Thanks again Dan for posting them.

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No problem Tony. My pleasure! She looks good Tony, she looks good http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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[70 Forest Green Zee]

A great job Tony! Looks simply awesome!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Jacsey 70Z]

Looks Great Tony, You've been busy, I was over two weeks ago and the engine compartment was empty!!