SS/RS?????
#11
RE: SS/RS?????
OK, thanks for the info. According to that write-up, it says "Introduction of the 4P code to L30/M20 is believed to have started in the time frame of late December 1966 to early January." Since firehoseman's car was built the first week of January, determining the 4P designation as SS350 or not is teeteringon the fence between definite and maybe! I would use the style of engine mounts as the determining factor.
#12
RE: SS/RS?????
ORIGINAL: Camaro 69
OK, thanks for the info. According to that write-up, it says "Introduction of the 4P code to L30/M20 is believed to have started in the time frame of late December 1966 to early January." Since firehoseman's car was built the first week of January, determining the 4P designation as SS350 or not is teeteringon the fence between definite and maybe! I would use the style of engine mounts as the determining factor.
OK, thanks for the info. According to that write-up, it says "Introduction of the 4P code to L30/M20 is believed to have started in the time frame of late December 1966 to early January." Since firehoseman's car was built the first week of January, determining the 4P designation as SS350 or not is teeteringon the fence between definite and maybe! I would use the style of engine mounts as the determining factor.
#15
RE: SS/RS?????
and this is what the 4p is refering to "not the motor size" the 4p was on many different model's from the Lm20(which is also a sought after model)to z28's and also big block car's The 4p designation definetly belong's on desirable car's
#16
RE: SS/RS?????
M.M., I don't want to mislead you and send you off on a wild goose chase.I do know for a fact that there was a difference in frame mounts (not motor mounts) in the 69 model. In addition to the markings, they werealso a lower profile mount to allow formore hood clearance. Possibly 67 didn't have a special one for the SS 350/Z28?
Oh, and nice car by the way!
Oh, and nice car by the way!
#17
RE: SS/RS?????
ORIGINAL: Camaro 69
OK, thanks for the info. According to that write-up, it says "Introduction of the 4P code to L30/M20 is believed to have started in the time frame of late December 1966 to early January." Since firehoseman's car was built the first week of January, determining the 4P designation as SS350 or not is teeteringon the fence between definite and maybe! I would use the style of engine mounts as the determining factor.
OK, thanks for the info. According to that write-up, it says "Introduction of the 4P code to L30/M20 is believed to have started in the time frame of late December 1966 to early January." Since firehoseman's car was built the first week of January, determining the 4P designation as SS350 or not is teeteringon the fence between definite and maybe! I would use the style of engine mounts as the determining factor.
Oh, and nice car by the way! Thanks on the compliment . I am confussed on this are we talking about the mounts that the engine sit on which connect them to the frame? if so those are engine/motor mounts. What i show in the pics is the GM way of fixing a bad motor/engine mount design that repeatidely failed
#18
RE: SS/RS?????
No, I'm referring to the engine frame bracket that bolts to the frame, and the motor mount bolts to that. In the picture you can see (I hope) the 4 dimples on top, and it's also a lower profile than what was used in the other small block cars. This style was unique to the SS350 & Z/28, at least for 69.
That GM installed mount fix you showis interesting, like what the racers would do to limit travel. At least it's better than wedging a block of wood between the air cleaner and hood!
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That GM installed mount fix you showis interesting, like what the racers would do to limit travel. At least it's better than wedging a block of wood between the air cleaner and hood!
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