1969 Camaro Build Thread

[lsuguy]

Originally Posted by extralight

Awesome build, can you post where you got the OEM Style switches from?

Switches are from https://otrattw.net/

Originally Posted by jeds

Awesome work. Things are looking super clean.

How difficult was it to remove the original radiator hose outlet on the water pump?

I have a Wegner kit arriving this week and plan to press in an A/N fitting as well.

Wasnt too bad. I had to put a small amount of heat on the water pump and then used a set of vise grips and a hammer to work it back and forth. I would just be careful with how much heat you put on it. I just used a propane bernzomatic.

For the heater core hoses when you pull the barbs the holes are already the correct size for 3/8" and 1/2" NPT taps.

You will be happy with the Wegner kit. It is very well put together. Just a heads up mine didn't come with the TTY crank bolt so you may want to pick up 1 or 2 of those. If you are replacing a current setup you can used the old bolt to seat the crank pulley, then use the new one to final torque. If its a long block and you are installing the first time you are going to want to pick up 2 of the crank bolts. One for the initial seat on the crank pulley (I think 240 Ft Lbs) and then one for final torque.