1969 Questions
Jul 12, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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Burning Brakes
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1969 Questions
Did all 69s have the smog pump, includung 400HP?
Did all 69s have the brass bumper on the door that hits the rubber bumper on the door strike side?
Jul 12, 2008 | 09:19 PM
Melting Slicks
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I believe all '69s came with the smog pump, regardless of engine size...but never say never.
As far as the brass bumper...I have no idea the correct answer.
Jul 12, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
NMT1957
Did all 69s have the smog pump, includung 400HP?
Yes
Jul 12, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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St. Jude Donor '25
Quote:
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a560156
Yes
yes all 69's had A.I.R. SMOG.........however, the brass door rub plate ended mid production 69.........my Aug 69 build date does not have it.
Jul 12, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Burning Brakes
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My July doesnt have it either. So i guess I still hace to find the smog setup. I was hoping I could get away without it.
Jul 12, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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I'm not sure if all came this way but my 400hp has the exhaust manifolds plugged.
Jul 13, 2008 | 12:48 AM
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All '69s had the smog pump.
Jul 13, 2008 | 02:36 AM
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Jul 13, 2008 | 06:44 AM
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My exhaust manifolds are plugged on my 400 but from what Im hearing its not original. It looks nice and clean but not stock. Darn, more$$$
Jul 13, 2008 | 07:04 AM
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Here's a pic of my 400HP 69.
ALL had the smog pump.
This is an original/restored 69 engine bay.
Chuck
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