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Forum: Technical & Restoration 03-19-2024, 03:47 PM
Replies: 9
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Posted By Diamond_Don
Here's a pic of an assembly line 40727 fuel pump...

Here's a pic of an assembly line 40727 fuel pump stamp.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 08-15-2023, 12:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,031
Posted By Diamond_Don
For reference purposes here is an original 1970...

For reference purposes here is an original 1970 hose pattern. Why, you may ask, is it not being used right now in my engine compartment ?? Because somehow in the past I went ahead and cut the hose in...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 03-05-2023, 11:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 654
Posted By Diamond_Don
Super Sport Wheel Trim Ring - which ones should I match up ?

Recently bought some SS wheels (1969 - 1970 magnum 500 style), two have the YA code and two have the AO code. The fact that they are two different year codes doesn't bother me... but, they came with...
Forum: Lounge 01-31-2023, 11:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,601
Posted By Diamond_Don
Here is a look at an Evel Knievel poster that I...

Here is a look at an Evel Knievel poster that I personally pulled off a local (wooden) telephone phone pole in 1970 when I was 15 years old. I have to believe, like the Snake River sign, that it is...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 08-16-2022, 11:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,711
Posted By Diamond_Don
I have BJ40727. Using Pacecar1969 decode method...

I have BJ40727.
Using Pacecar1969 decode method this should translate to February, 1970.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 08-04-2022, 02:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,874
Posted By Diamond_Don
Here's a picture from my 1970 big block Harrison...

Here's a picture from my 1970 big block Harrison radiator if it helps.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 05-06-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,155
Posted By Diamond_Don
The top of my 1970 Nova cover reads "SERVICE...

The top of my 1970 Nova cover reads "SERVICE WITH" "DELCO PARTS".
Forum: Technical & Restoration 03-30-2022, 11:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,997
Posted By Diamond_Don
I can't explain the chemistry of it, but here's...

I can't explain the chemistry of it, but here's how it works. You go to Staples or some other place that sells a aerosol spray air duster. It's really meant to blow dust and small particles out of...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 03-30-2022, 02:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,997
Posted By Diamond_Don
Thanks for these great suggestions Pete. I did...

Thanks for these great suggestions Pete. I did use the freeze technique and it freed up the brake line from one of the wheel cylinders !

So much easier to learn from the experience of others. Then...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 03-29-2022, 01:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,997
Posted By Diamond_Don
Thanks SYC community ! Hearing how others...

Thanks SYC community !

Hearing how others managed similar replacements helps a lot. The PB Blaster is applied. I will try a careful turn with an adjustable wrench... you never know.

Then...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 03-28-2022, 09:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,997
Posted By Diamond_Don
Rear Brake Hose Removal - Advice appreciated

Shouldn't be a difficult task - but... After cleaning off some under coating gunk I find my brake line into the rear brake hose is armored. The armored line is preventing me from getting a line...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 01-22-2022, 07:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,227
Posted By Diamond_Don
Mr. Nickey Nova has suggested a easy solution...

Mr. Nickey Nova has suggested a easy solution that I tried out. I had a fuel leak issue at the fuel pump and asked for tips/solutions on this forum. A member at that time suggested the grease on the...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-04-2021, 07:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,222
Posted By Diamond_Don
Can't speak with authority, but most likely used...

Can't speak with authority, but most likely used for 1970 Chevelle big block as well. That makes it a piece someone would surely be interested in owning.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-04-2021, 05:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,222
Posted By Diamond_Don
I thought this looked familiar, so I checked the...

I thought this looked familiar, so I checked the passenger side of my 1970 Nova. Looks like a match to me ! Good luck.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 04-30-2021, 03:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,785
Posted By Diamond_Don
Interesting about your test drive. The New...

Interesting about your test drive. The New Vehicle Warranty pamplet for my black L78 shows it was purchased by the first owner on May 19th from Westminster Motors. Odds are I'm the one that ended up...
Forum: Other Muscle 12-19-2020, 04:01 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 339,361
Posted By Diamond_Don
Street Hemi

Street Hemi
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 11-04-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,005
Posted By Diamond_Don
Speak Camaro - hear it at the end of video ! ...

Speak Camaro - hear it at the end of video !

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/autos/enthusiasts/speak-camaro-1969-ad-for-z28-vroom-vroom/vi-BB1aFGZk?ocid=msedgntp
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 08-15-2020, 03:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,344
Posted By Diamond_Don
Shock paint color. I assume the black specks are...

Shock paint color. I assume the black specks are undercoating overspray. Good luck !
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 04-13-2020, 08:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,578
Posted By Diamond_Don
Here is the tag being offered for sale.

Here is the tag being offered for sale.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 04-13-2020, 03:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,578
Posted By Diamond_Don
There is also a loose tag for sale in my local...

There is also a loose tag for sale in my local Craigslist. Is there a forum or particular place on this site where members would like to record these for future reference? If so, I'll post it up. ...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 01-19-2020, 06:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,063
Posted By Diamond_Don
I got curious, so I tripped down to my basement...

I got curious, so I tripped down to my basement to see what my XT dates were.

K19 5 12
Forum: Technical & Restoration 01-01-2020, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,026
Posted By Diamond_Don
Happy New Year ! I'm getting older but still...

Happy New Year ! I'm getting older but still learning.

I found this posting on Camaros.Net forums, and this is the tire decode format that I am going to go with.
...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 01-01-2020, 12:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,026
Posted By Diamond_Don
Perhaps the V-1 callout gives a clue to the...

Perhaps the V-1 callout gives a clue to the tire's true vintage. Any online images of the current reproductions tires I see don't seem to show that much sidewall detail.

Not sure about "nylon" on...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 12-29-2019, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,026
Posted By Diamond_Don
I have been searching out tire DOT codes on the...

I have been searching out tire DOT codes on the internet. I have found one person on the internet who states that first two letters "CY" are the plant code for McCreary Tire Plant in Indiana, PA and...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 12-28-2019, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,026
Posted By Diamond_Don
Goodyear Tire Identification Help

I have a chance to buy these Goodyear tires that are in great shape. These would not be drivers but perhaps put on for shows or trunk spares. I looked at some codes and the CYL code could indicate a...
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