THE LAST??? 1967 Z-28

[budnate]

interesting Max...call your bro and ask this specific question "what happens if they yank a car going down the line...does it not mess up other parts arriving for it like Kurt said.. fenders,hoods,a certain color, and special options".

[PeteLeathersac]

Interesting stuff but don't most of today's lines operate w/ individual AGV units carrying each car that can be pulled aside without stopping the rest of the line and if that unit is pulled, parts scheduled for it get sidetracked somewhere too?.
This completely unlike the old days where there was no way to pull a car off the line as the whole line would have to have been stopped so they'd tag cars w/ problems and let them continue along for repairs later?.

~ Pete

[iluv69s]

Well guys..got the car re-listed..still don't know what happened other than ebay made me change my password...anyway..here is the new link....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...E:IT&ih=017

I also called my brother to ask a few more questions about the assembly lines, but it seems he is on second shift now...I will try again tomorrow earlier!!

Also I remember my brother talking about stamping the VINs wrong on the motors and trans...he said normally they would have the trans or motor taken to a machinist and the machinist would machine the surface there and he would re-(stamp) the VIN..but he said there are times when the car got too many parts already attached to pull the trans or motor..and there is no room to apply new VINs with the motor and trans in the car..I said.."and so???"

My brother said..."O well"

...he did go on to clarify that..." he " never let this occur...hehehe

he said it did not happen much though..Thank God..but apparently there are old Chevys with original motors that have the VIN stamp on the block one digit off...

.....and there apparently still are!!

..just some insight to what happens these days at GM !!

Thanks again!! Max

[Zedder]

Max, Does the car has the correct sub-frame and steering box? Thanks and good luck!

[Kurt S]

Nope, most assembly lines are not AGV's, they are hangers like in the picture above.

And some plants have now worked out systems so they can pull cars off the line (and then all the subassemblies). Conceptually, a good way to be inefficient.

[iluv69s]

Hey Mark...

I assume they are correct...are the subframes numbered or dated?? I know the 70 subframes are dated...but the early ones?? I know there is something about the large hole in front?? I will check the steering box and any numbers...are they special?? close-ratio or something?? I'm not such the expert on these things as you...maybe you can guide me on what to look for?? I'll be glad to check anything you'd like Thanks,

and good luck also, Max

p.s....you could eliminate all the suspense by hitting the buy-it-now!!! hehehe

[Zedder]

Thanks Max...I'm not holding my breath...but you never know

The steering box is 5679142; pitman arm is 3908391; idler arm is 3908385; steering arms are 3902519 and 3902520. Here is some subframe info from the CRG
http://camaros.org/TopicsofResearch.shtml#1967Topics

[iluv69s]

Mark,
I apologize, but I did not have a chance to crawl under the Z yet and check those numbers...I am pouring a concrete curb and sidewalk in front of my office tomorrow, and my Bobcat blew a hose today...So needless to say, I busted my A** with a shovel all day today...I did swing by the garage where I have the car stored on the way home and took a quick look...The frame seems correct and the steering box does has the correct part number...I did not bring a jack to get under the car...but I will go by tomorrow and let you know what I find. thanks, max

Also, I have not got a hold of my brother yet to ask about the assembly process...I will let y'all know when I here from him. thanks guys...

BTW..only 3 days left!!! Based on the response I've had, I think the car will probably reach the reserve...

Auction ends Sunday Night...THANKS SUPERCAR SITE!!!

[iluv69s]

HEY GUYS...LAST DAY OF AUCTION!!! ENDS TONIGHT!!!
Good Luck all.. me too!!

THANKS AGAIN !!!!

[BARNFOUND YENKO]

Bidding went to $30k, Did you make a deal and sell it??