Ouch, my poor Z28

[TimG]

Thanks for the leads......

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Here are Tim's recent pics of the car dis assembled and the new sub frame ready to be installed......

[TimG]

Thanks for posting these pictures, Randy. I took pictures of the casting date and transmission tag, too.
The picture Randy posted is of a stencled 70W on the transmission. The tag has CW on it.
Has anyone seen the stenceled code on an M40 before? They are in perfect condition.

The picture with all the drips is of the transmission tunnel, I did no cleaning, it looks that good.

It’s interesting to note that the casting date of the block is D 14 70 and the engine was built the next day, April 15, 1970.

It was fun cleaning everything on Friday afternoon before the components are moved to the new sub frame. The VIN is clearly by the oil filter on this Norwwod car.

I’m happy with the work the shop is doing and we’re making efforts to make this repair as good as possible.

[SS427]

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The picture Randy posted is of a stencled 70W on the transmission. The tag has CW on it. Has anyone seen the stenceled code on an M40 before?

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They are in fact fairly common. I ssee them on most low mileage original cars when I tear them down. This is an exact stamp copied from an original on Mark Mitchell's Chevelle.

[SuperNovaSS]

I think the stamp on your trans would be 7CW, not 70W. Very cool!

[markinnaples]

I bet you're glad you kept the car now, eh?

[TimG]

Yes, the code is 7CW, not 70W. Thanks.

I am glad I kept the car, it's still a beauty.

[TimG]

Everything is moved over to the new sub frame and the sub frame is bolted to the body. The shop is going to start the car Monday before all the sheet metal is bolted on to be sure everything functions properly. The old sub frame did take a hit, the motor and transmission mounts all broke. The engine and transmission are fine as the sub frame and sheet metal took the brunt of the hit. All of the suspension was moved to the new sub frame without breaking apart the original ball joints, I preferred they not risk damage to the original components. The front control arms, drag link, wheels, tires, and brakes were moved as a unit after compressing the springs. It was very bulky, but the best way to make the move. I’ll get more pictures of the car running with no sheet metal.

[TimG]

I believe that Randy is going to post some pictures of the painted fenders and hood for the Z28. We were able find nice used, original parts including the RS endura bumper. The shop doing the repairs got the car running with no sheet metal to make sure that the engine and transmission worked well. I wasn’t there, but it must have been a sight seeing a Z28 going down the road with no fenders or hood. The inner fenders were not damaged and fortunately they were able to use these again.
The battery was damaged in the accident and I’m not a fan of the green Interstate battery that they put in the car.

I like the picture of the new hood with the old, crumpled hood and fenders in the background.

The work is progressing nicely, the assembaly should take place next week and the last item is replacement of the dated windshield. With any luck the Z28 should be done within a few weeks.

[70 Forest Green Zee]

After a brief hiatus [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] I can now post Tim's pics of the progress he is making....



Here is the car with the new sub frame installed and the engine back in...also the inner fenders are installed






new front fenders all painted and waiting to be installed. Note, Tim told me that all original parts were found and reconditioned for use so no repops were used at all.







Here the new hood sits all painted and stripes already added waiting for installation....note the old hood leaning up against the wall....








As work continues to progress I will post more as Tim sends more.