57chevyguy
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 07-18-12 01:20 PM - Post#2249567
Hi Guys,
I recently bought a 68 camaro project car for my wife. (No, she isn't bulding it). I wasn't looking to buy a car at the time but the price was so cheap I would be a fool not to buy it. I am more a 55-57 chevy guy so I know nothing about first Gen. camaro's.
I bought the car without an engine. It has a 12 bolt posi, bucket seats and disc brakes. I am told there is no real way to identify if it was an SS, RS or Z28 without having the original engine. Is this true? It has the wide chrome moldings along the bottom of the side windows. I don't see these on many Camaro's I see. Mostly on the RS models. Are these just a option that were available for any model or do they indicate anything about the car? The car doesn't have the original fenders so I can't tell if it had RS or SS badges on it. I wonder about the model because I bought it from an estate of a guy that is in a hospital unable to talk. All the other cars that he had in the garage were real SS models. Just would like to know what it is if possible.
Thanks
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Ctmadbob
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07-19-12 10:20 AM - Post#2249897
In response to 57chevyguy
No useful info on the trim tag or VIN. Protect-o-plate or bill of sale is the only sure way to prove one from another. Check and see where the speedo cable is routed. An SS cable comes out of the firewall to the right of the master cylinder at an angle. There are other "signs" too. I believe the wide window trim came on deluxe interior cars.
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 Richard Martin
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07-19-12 07:35 PM - Post#2250091
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Chevy printed info on the '68 Camaro:
http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-heritage-archiv...
Richard
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57chevyguy
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07-20-12 06:43 AM - Post#2250204
In response to Richard Martin
Thanks to both of you. Richard, that link you gave me is a ton of good info. Based on the little I read, the side "Bright Belt Moldings" are part of a package that could be ordered. They were on the RS but not SS models as standard. Thanks Guys for the awesome help.
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Richard Martin
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07-20-12 08:12 AM - Post#2250226
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You're welcome. Hope you find the info you are looking for.
1968 Camaro brochure:
http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Chevrolet...
Richard
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Carnut67
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07-22-12 07:55 PM - Post#2251027
In response to 57chevyguy
If it is the original 12 bolt, it will either be an SS car or a Z28. RS was not a performance option.
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07-23-12 07:29 AM - Post#2251144
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In 1973 I bought a '67 Camaro from the orig.owner,it was an RS with alot of options,powerglide,consol e with gauges etc.It had a 12 bolt posi rear,I know because I put 4:10 gears in.
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Ctmadbob
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07-24-12 07:13 AM - Post#2251570
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The L30 cars (327/275HP)which could be had in any body style besides SS or Z28 also had 12 bolts.
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rcr3
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07-24-12 10:54 AM - Post#2251658
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That's it then,the '67 had a 327 275 horse engine.Thanks for that info!!
'12 Cruze RS LTZ
'73 Nova hatchback Sold 12/23/12
'37 Chevy cp.
'74 Nova Custom cp.
'73 Nova pro-street project
'00 Chevy Blazer
'95 Sonoma 4X4 totaled 9/6/12
'06 Z71 Sierra Ex Cab
'67 Camaro
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07-24-12 01:22 PM - Post#2251711
In response to rcr3
L30 with M20 4 sp trans that is. M15 (3sp) or M35 (PG) got a 10 bolt.
Look for the tire pressure label in glove box;
Z28 has 15 inch tires (E70x15). If the tire size is 7.35x14 it cannot be a SS car. Optional tire was F70x14 on all cars but standard on the SS models (350 and 396). While not certain (glove easy to change) it can give some confidence.
350 and 396 were the only engines in a SS
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Carnut67
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07-24-12 07:14 PM - Post#2251849
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I bought a new 67 with 327/275Hp and Powerglide and it had a 10 bolt.
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07-25-12 04:15 AM - Post#2251942
In response to Carnut67
Was it posi?The '67 I currently own is a 327/275 open rear,this car is a 10 bolt.The RS I owned back in '73 WAS a 12 bolt posi,powerglide,as I stated before I put 4:10 gears in it and remember it quite well.Orig.owner never told me he changed housing,but anything's possible
'12 Cruze RS LTZ
'73 Nova hatchback Sold 12/23/12
'37 Chevy cp.
'74 Nova Custom cp.
'73 Nova pro-street project
'00 Chevy Blazer
'95 Sonoma 4X4 totaled 9/6/12
'06 Z71 Sierra Ex Cab
'67 Camaro
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07-25-12 04:36 AM - Post#2251946
In response to rcr3
Posi was never standard, always an extra cost option the customer had to order, even on the performance cars.
RPO G80 sold
31,792 in 1967
36,701 in 1968
48,755 in 1969
67-69 Camaro Options
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