Yes, the ’67-68 covers are stamped steel covers.

Yes, get the kit that I told you about. It’s right on the money!

Fred, the capped washers on the a-arms are natural metal. We usually just coast them with some rem oil to keep them from rusting. Blue is correct on the caps.

The measurement data that I have came from original survivor cars that we’ve certified over the years. All have been just about the same as I had stated to you. Hope this helps. The .250" pin stripe is not correct. Has never been and you would get docked in Concours class with them.

Paul, the Z28 valve covers will not work with a stud girdle. Not enough clearance. I do have Comp Cam roller rockers on my Stock Eliminator engine and I wanted to use the factory covers. I was able to do this with the aid or a super thick Fel Pro valve cover gasket. Ask someone about them. But again, I think there is more rocker arm clearance with the ‘67-68 302 valve covers. You do not need a stud girdle. I wind my Stocker up to 8600 rpm and have never had an issue. Up until last year, we were only allowed stock rocker arms but that rule changed last year. I ran the stock “O” stamped Z28 rockers last season and never broke one. They are what’s best for these engines. Bullitt proof. Ask some engine builders about aftermarket valve covers. I’m not a big fan of them. Also remember that you cannot turn the ’69 v/covers upside down either as the stock rockers hit the inside of the valve covers. We have repaired many of these covers. Good luck!

Scott, you will get point deductions if you did not apply the stripes correctly and in the true position. The gap and pin stripe is 9/32 or .281". I have covered this in great detail in my Camaro fact books which have been out now for over 20 years. Stencils & Stripes Unlimited makes the perfect stripe kit for the Z28 so no mistakes can be made. This kit also has original photos to aid in laying out the stripes. I own two survivor cars and both are almost identical. Good luck!

An original owner 1966 GTO-very cool. Not many one owner cars are left from the muscle car era. Your best bet to determine production numbers for the GTO is to contact PHS (Pontiac Historical Services). You can order a report with your VIN number that tells you what you already know about your car, but also provides you with production numbers in various configurations. The PHS guys are very knowledgable and will usually take the time to discuss just about any car, especially a one owner 66 GTO. Their website is: http://phs-online.com/

Thanks for the question.

Brett, you will have to call me on this. Too much to write here, 410-781-0418. I’ll give you some basics…….36 degrees total timing, your altitude is needed for your jetting, spark plugs, AC 44’s or Champion J12YC is the best heat range, etc. Its sounds like you changed the whole spec platform of the 302 Z28 engine. I would not have done that. I have built dozens that will run in the 13 second zone with street tires and closed exhaust using all stock correct parts and my Stock Eliminator tricks.

Steve, I’m not sure what to tell you as I have never done any mods like this. In NHRA Stock Eliminator, the class that I run in class racing, you have to have a stock style oil pan. What I can tell you is Wix are the best oil filters on the market. You may have to network with someone who has trans am experience. Good luck!

Marianne, the holes are NOT the same. Each emblem has it’s own drilled pattern from the factory. You cannot replace the Z emblems without filling in holes and drilling new ones for the SS emblems. Good luck.

Jerry,
I plan on attending Mecum Auction on Thursday and Friday. The Indy swap meet is also Friday and Saturday at Marion County fairgrounds, only 3-4 miles from Mecum Auction at Indiana State fairgrounds. I’m fairly certain the 67 Shelby Super Snake will definitely be the highest priced Ford and probably of the entire auction. Several other Fords in the Richard Ellis collection will also do very well in my opinion. I personally like the Nicholson SOHC Comet also from the Ellis Collection.

Richard,
Unfortunately the dash pads and deluxe door panels are not available reproduction in all of the factory colors. I would suggest you start with black door panels rather than white to dye. The green will cover the black better than white. National Parts Depot (NPD) also carries custom matched final dye in medium Ivy Green. NPD also has the Ivy Green carpet for door panels. Personally I would recommend professional interior vinyl dye sprayed from paint gun rather than spray bomb. visit: http://www.npdlink.com/ or call 800-521-6104

Thomas,
Kevin Marti has the figures on production numbers. I suggest you order a deluxe report so he can break it down to Q-Code 4 speed and T5. I’m sure your looking at a very limited production number when you include the export option.

Brett, sorry to say that it’s a restamped engine block. I performed data analysis and this was my conclusion.

Fred, many will just lay it out in the trunk when car is being judged.

Brett, be glad to but you have to send the photo here. Your link that you does not work. Thanks,

Jerry

It will only get worse. The problem is lubrication-related. LSDs require a “friction modified” lubricant, Chrysler used to sell a clutch-type-specific fluid. Decades ago, this was replaced with an additive for standard gear oil, the P/N is 4318060AB, which you can get at any dealer. If the problem persists, or you have used a non-OEM additive, you may have to suck out all the existing lube and replace with fresh oil mixed with the correct additive.

RIck

Jerry,
If this is the picture you are referring too, I guess the retro look is out and the European look is next in line. I think I may grab a 2014 before they are all gone!

Aaron-

All 1964 Dodges were 50th anniversary.

The 880 was a stopgap model, designed to fill the void when Dodge discontinued “large” cars for ’62. The dealers screamed bloody murder, so a “parts bin” restyled Chrysler Newport was hastily introduced, using carry-over ’61 Dodge front end sheetmetal. For ’63-64, a new front clip “tin” was introduced.

For 1964, the Custom 880 (VIN 5423) sold about 18,000 units, incl. hardtops, sedans, and wagons.

Rick

Martin, unfortunately, GM did not keep records like that on Nova, Chevelle or Camaro. Chevrolet only tracked and recorded the standard RPO options in order to see how options sold and whether or not to drop certain options for the next model year. I know that Corvette colors were tracked and recorded during the model year but not the others. Sorry, wish I had better news for you.