NorCam (Graeme Browne's) Lemans Blue 1969 Z/28 - Page 18

NorCam · #**171** 12-17-2019, 12:53 PM

Is that all you retired guys do is groom trails driving rigs like these, work on cars throughout the night when insomnia sets in and drink beer all winter long?

**Tracker1** · #**172** 12-17-2019, 06:19 PM

Good plans Graeme

**Crush** · #**173** 12-17-2019, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCam

Is that all you retired guys do is groom trails driving rigs like these, work on cars throughout the night when insomnia sets in and drink beer all winter long?

Is that what Tim is doin now? I thought he was running for Mayor??
Live it up!!

**napa68** · #**174** 12-17-2019, 07:46 PM

You guys................LMAO!

**napa68** · #**175** 12-17-2019, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCam

Is that all you retired guys do is groom trails driving rigs like these, work on cars throughout the night when insomnia sets in and drink beer all winter long?

One needs to set reasonable goals in order to accomplish them!

**X66 714** · #**176** 12-17-2019, 08:09 PM

Never seen any of that equipment in Tucson. What's it used for?

**L72Biscayne** · #**177** 12-18-2019, 10:12 PM

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That some great info Jag.

As an aside, it's been discussed here as well as a bit more in depth over on CRG where it's noted that some late built cars comparable with this 10E (Last week of Norwood production) have already shown up with a number of the cars having 70 style dripper covers on them.

At this point in time, 1970 parts were already in full production and did begin to appear on both Camaro's as well as Corvettes. Same holds true for a couple members here with cars built the same week who have contacted me and also have early dripper style covers. From the dates on the covers that came on this particular car, it's since been determined a previous owner must have updated the covers to an over the counter set at some point. I'm really not in any rush to change them right now, but when I do find a set of survivor 70 style early covers such as the 3965543 & 3965544 covers shown below, I will in all likeliness be changing them out.

Other parts on this Nov 3rd car including the bell housing and thermostat cover also share part numbers with the 70 Z/28. Thank you for adding the valve cover info. Lessons on part numbers and change orders are always appreciated. As always...I'm still learning here.

Back in 1989 I purchased NOS covers for my 70 LT-1 Corvette. the part numbers on the box were 3965541 -542 but the part numbers under the covers were the 3965543-544. just like the ones you show in the photo. Curious to why the different part numbers? They both have the equal 3 inch length slots and twist in oil cap.

NorCam · #**178** 12-18-2019, 11:46 PM

Sounds like you got an old stock set of covers and not the later renditions made in the 80's where the part numbers had changed. I'd like to find an NOS set of the ones shown above. But nope...gotta stop shelling out the dough as I've been spending away like a drunken sailor.

Somebody else said that a month ago and the phrase has now stuck. (lol)

**Crush** · #**179** 12-19-2019, 12:47 AM

It’s only money.... you can make more!!

NorCam · #**180** 12-19-2019, 01:04 PM

That's what a friend of mine used to say.

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Don't worry about money, you can always word hard and make more.

It's pretty mild up here for weather this week so I'll likely spend the next couple days making more progress on the car. Today I'll continue with cleaning the underside. With the mild temps I'll be able to pop the doors open to clear the fumes and keep some fresh air about the shop. It's a little harder to do when it's well into the minus temps, but the next couple days are all above freezing here. More to come...