My '69 Z28 Find

[Salvatore]

Nice stuff! Everyday is a step in the right direction. Will never have to do what you are doing again! Keep it up.

[bergy]

This is a great thread - thank for sharing your experience Dan.

[x77-69z28]

i think the bumpers were dipped from those holes during the chroming process. if the car had front bumper guards, there would be holes in the lower valance. i couldnt see any from the pic.
buddy

[njsteve]

I concur on the non-chromed holes in the lower part of the bumper. Camaro bumper guards bolt on using specific clamps, not the holes pictured in your photo.

[al8apex]

x 3, that is where they plated them from ...

[MosportGreen66]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: x77-69z28</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i think the bumpers were dipped from those holes during the chroming process. if the car had front bumper guards, there would be holes in the lower valance. i couldnt see any from the pic.
buddy </div></div>

Thanks Buddy! Learn a new thing everyday...

Much appreciated.
Dan

[MosportGreen66]

And the final update before picking up the car. Should be all set and done next week. The rear is complete, clutch installed, #403 bellhousing installed, front end set and greased, oil pan cleaned and new gasket installed, oil pump is rebuilt, new rear springs installed too capped by some special traction bars (Thanks Sam Scardino and Dennis Cumby!), have an NOS Sun 10k rpm tach to in, along with a trio pod of Blue Line Gauges... That should be about it.

Dan

Case after being cleaned in the parts washer and hot tanked...







fresh gears, seals, and bearings!







Clean underside...



Doesn't she shine!

[scuncio]

Love it!

[mockingbird812]

Coming together nicely Dan!

[Xplantdad]

Very cool!