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Old 04-14-2021, 10:15 PM
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My Dad is selling his 69 convertible on Bring a Trailer. There are two tanks in the truck which I always assumed were part of the convertible mechanism. I was wrong as the hydraulic pump for the top is self contained. I can't imagine these are old air ride reservoirs. Anyone have any guesses or seen anything like them?
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Black tank, right rear corner

Black tank, drivers rear corner.
 
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Old 04-14-2021, 10:59 PM
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1st gen convertibles had them on all 4 corners. They are vibration dampeners, nicknamed "cocktail shakers". This tells all about them: Chevy Camaro FAQ Convertible Cocktail Shakers
 

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Old 04-15-2021, 07:13 AM
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1st gen convertibles had them on all 4 corners. They are vibration dampeners, nicknamed "cocktail shakers". This tells all about them: Chevy Camaro FAQ Convertible Cocktail Shakers
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I never would have guessed they were for vibration control. Now I'm curious to see if there are two at the front of the car.
 
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Old 04-15-2021, 06:22 PM
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Should be behind headlamps. Since 'vert body has no steel top, GM added these weights reducing vibes of body preventing further flexing .
They dampen harmonics of the 'vert body.
 
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