CRG documented 1969 Camaro assembly process
 

http://www.camaros.org/assemblyprocess.shtml

excellent reading [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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It's still being edited, but feel free to comment on it. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] Wow [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]

Re: CRG documented 1969 Camaro assembly process
 

Kurt,

That is quite an accomplishment. I'm sure most of that info took quite a but of digging and jarring of memories to get. Awesome job! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

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Very interesting stuff...

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great job [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
One very minor thing I notice is where he mentions Z/28 and Z-11 stripes. Should the Z-10 be added here?

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BKH:

If I read JohnZ's report correctly, the body plugs went in after primer and before lacquer. You were right, they would probably get overspray.

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I know this is about the 69 production year, but I have pics of a '67 body plug next to the area to be installed, behind the driver seat, the laquer outline of it is on the primer.

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Most of the kudos go to John.
He has a great memory and good notes.
And although I've spent a some time in assembly plants, he lived in them and launched many a new vehicle. That'll help imprint the details in your memory!
I did catch the Z10 stripe thing, but didn't mention it. I will now.

Thanks!

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I read the post. I agree with the body drain plugs being installed before paint. That is the way I have always seen the original cars done. I really had to prove my point at GM Carlisle and I think that some people still don't believe it was done like that. I think that most seam sealing was done before primer. If you scrape enough of the sealer off, you are always into virgin bare metal. Just an observation on my part. ..BKH