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Friday, December 9, 2016

Classic Camaro Parts - COPO 9561 What does it mean - Steves Camaro Parts San Bruno - 650-873-1890 - The Camaro Experts




Copo 9561 - what does it mean?  This was the dealer order number for a factory cast-iron 427 engine from the seldom used Central Office Production Order System.  After all, Chevrolet was not in the business for the sole purpose of installing 400+ cid engines into the light weight Camaros.  The real nuts and bolts of the COPO cars was the cast iron 427/425 engine. The COPO would start out as a basic SS 396 Camaro.  By adding and deleting the following components, you can see how the COPO was built.


Deleted
L78 396/375 hp engine
Engine  emblem on air cleaner
SS hood with louvers
Open element air cleaner
SS 396 front coil springs
SS 396 rear leaf springs
Standard 12-bold rear axle
Standard SS 396 radiator
Standard positraction lube
SS rear panel emblem
SS front fender emblems
SS grill emblem
black rear panel between tail lights


Added
L72 427/425 hp engine
427/425 decal *
complete ZL2 cowl induction hood system
cowl induction L78 air cleaner
HD F62 front springs
HD G32 five-leaf springs
4.10 service package 12 bolt
HD "curved neck" radiator**
Service package Lube
base Camaro bow-tie rear emblems****
nothing added
base Camaro bow-tie grill emblem***
body color rear panel



* while the COPO called for the balance of the decals to be that of the L&* engine, most cars did have these decals installed.
** not all COPO's had the curved-neck radiator
*** when ordering with RS option, car received RS grill emblem but base Camaro fender emblems.


In 1967 and 1968, the 427 engines were installed by different Chevrolet dealers such as Fred Gibb, Yenko, Nickey and others.


source: The 1969 Camaro Reference Book
by John Hooper

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We can locate and order virtually any part you might require!
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We’re pleased to stock only GM and Officially-Licensed GM Restoration Parts.
Our inventory includes both new and used parts.
We carry parts from 1967 through 1981, however we specialize in parts from 1967-1969.

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - 1969 RPO Z/28 CHANGES - Steves Camaro Parts San Bruno - 650-873-1890 The Camaro Experts




The Z/28 package had several significant changes through the extended production run. Here are the five different versions offered:


1969 RPO Z/28 CHANGES
(These changes were taken from dealer order book revisions from 1969)
Version A: Dated September 26, 1968
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)Z/28 Special Performance Package: Model 12437 only. Includes 302" V8 engine, dual exhaust with deep-tone mufflers, special front and rear suspension, rear bumper guards, heavy-duty radiator and temperature-controlled fan, quick ratio steering, 15 x 7 rally wheels, E70 x 15 special white lettered tires, 3.73 ratio axle and special rally stripes on hood and rear deck. Available only when 4-speed trans., power disc brakes are ordered. Positraction rear axle recommended.
Price 458.15
Note: no tach required

Version B: Dated October 18, 1968
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)Z/28 Special Performance Package: Model 12437 only. Includes 302" V8 engine with bright accents; chambered dual exhaust system; Z/28 emblems on grille, front fender and rear panel; special front and rear suspension; rear bumper guards; heavy-duty radiator and temperature-controlled fan; quick ratio steering; 15 x 7 wheels with trim rings; E70 x 15 special white lettered blackwall tires and special paint stripes on hood and rear deck. Avail. only when 4-speed transmission, power front or four-wheel disc brakes are ordered. Positraction rear axle recommended.
Price 458. 15
Note: chambered exhaust part of option. Notice JL-8 (four-wheel discs) recommended

Version C: Dated January 2, 1969
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)Z/28 Special Performance Package: Model 12437 only. Includes 302" V8 engine with bright accents; dual exhausts; Z/28 emblems on grille, front fender and rear panel; special front and rear suspension; rear bumper guards; heavy-duty radiator and temperature-controlled fan; quick ratio steering; 15 x 7 wheels with trim rings; E70 x 15 special white lettered blackwall tires and special paint stripes on hood and deck. Avail. only when tachometer gauge or special instrumentation, 4-speed trans., power front or four-wheel disc brakes are ordered. Positraction rear axle recommended.
Price 473.95
Note: tach now required; no longer has chambered exhaust as a standard feature
Version D: Dated April 1,1969
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)Z/28 Special Performance Package: Model 12437 only. Includes 302" V8 engine with bright accents; dual exhausts; Z/28 emblems on grille, front fender and rear panel; special front and rear suspension; rear bumper guards; heavy-duty radiator and temperature-controlled fan; quick ratio steering; 15 x 7 wheels with special center caps and trim rings; E70 x 15 special white lettered blackwall tires; auxiliary front valance panel and rear deck spoiler plus special paint stripes on hood and rear deck. Available only when tachometer gauge or special instrumentation, 4-speed transmission, power front or four-wheel disc brakes are ordered. Positraction rear axle recommended.
Price 506.60
Note: spoilers now required

Version E: Dated September 18, 1969
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)Z/28 Special Performance Package: Model 12437 only. Includes 302" V8 engine with bright accents; dual exhausts with bright tips; Z/28 emblems on grille, front fender and rear panel; special front and rear suspension; rear bumper guards; heavy-duty radiator and temperature-controlled fan; quick ratio steering; 15 x 7 wheels with special center caps and trim rings; E70 x 15 special white lettered blackwall tires; auxiliary front valance panel and rear deck spoiler plus special paint stripes on hood and rear deck. Available only when tachometer gauge or special instrumentation, 4-speed transmission, power front disc brakes are ordered. Positraction rear axle recommended.
Price 522.40
Note: notice chrome tail pipes standard on or about May 19, 1969.

Version F: Dated November 3, 1969
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)Z/28 Special Performance Package: Model 12437 only. Includes 302" V8 engine with bright accents; dual exhausts with bright tips; Z/28 emblems on grille, front fender and rear panel; special front and rear suspension; rear bumper guards; heavy-duty radiator and temperature-controlled fan; quick ratio steering; 15 x 7 wheels with special center caps and trim rings; E70 x 15 special white lettered blackwall tires; auxiliary front valance panel and rear deck spoiler plus special paint stripes on hood and rear deck. Available only when tachometer gauge or special instrumentation, 4-speed transmission, power front disc brakes are ordered. Positraction rear axle recommended.
Price 522.40
Note: These are used for comparison. There are many documented cars which do not fall into these guidelines. Anything could have happened on the assembly line.
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)Other changes occurred in the '69 model year. Early '69 Z/28s used a Y55 top post battery, but Chevy went to a side post Y77 in February. A few months later this was replaced by the Y89, which used the same bolt size for the positive and negative terminals.
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)The Z/28 got single piston calipers on the disc brakes, as opposed to the four piston calipers in '67 and '68. You could also order the factory 4 wheel disc brake systerm, RPO JL8, but there were problems with parts availability during the year, and there were several stop orders issued, delaying delivery of the cars.
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)The console and guages were the same as used in 1968, but the woodgrain pattern was different. In 1969 rosewood replaced walnut on all the woodgrain accents.
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)The stripes were larger on the rear deck in '69 than on previous years. You could also order your Z/28 with the stripes deleted.
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)The Z/28 became a legend almost from the start. While the new Camaros are wonderful cars, there is nothing quite like a 1969 Z/28!

source: http://www.holisticpage.com/camaro/camaros/z28.htm



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Monday, December 5, 2016

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - How to swap 3rd Gen IROC Camaro Steering Box into 1st Gen Camaro - Steve's Camaro Parts - The Camaro Experts 650-873-1890





How to swap 3rd Gen IROC Camaro Steering Box into 1st Gen Camaro
This is the story of Pete's journey to having a 68 Camaro that does not steer like a school bus.

There are so many problems with the drivetrain and chassis of these old muscle cars, where does one even begin? I had heard about swapping in a faster box from a friend who did it on his 66 GTO 20 years ago so I thought I’d start with this. Pound-for-pound and dollar-for-dollar it’s probably the best change you can make to your old Camaro. And when you are done it’s virtually impossible to tell that the steering box has been changed. I’m of course talking about taking a late 80’s IROC Camaro steering box and swapping it into your first gen Camaro.

The IROC steering box is a direct swap in, with two changes that must be addressed. 1) The input shaft diameter is different but a compatible new GM steering coupler is available, and lets face it, this thing probably needs to be changed anyway. 2) The fittings for the high-pressure and return lines in the next box are metric instead of standard (Why the switch to Metric for GM? Maybe it’s because only 3 countries in the world do NOT use the metric system: Liberia, Myanmar, and the United States of America!...good company indeed, but I digress). More on these fixes below…

If you don’t have a junkyard nearby or won’t go to the junkyard this post is probably not for you. Leave this site and go to another and pay $500 for a new box. However, if you want to save some cash AND have an OE quality steering box, read on…

This swap was performed on a 68 Camaro Coupe with the following specs; your car may be different.
Base model V-8 327, 210hp 2-barrel with Powerglide trans
Power steering car (N40 option, factory installed)
Original GM power steering pump already installed in the factory location (or similar aftermarket replacement, as far as I can remember my steering pump is the same one since I bought the car in 1988)

Parts you will need / Services you will need performed:
Steering Box (Junk yard). In 1985 Chevy launched the IROC Camaro. These cars had “high effort” fast ratio steering boxes. These are the boxes you want. Not only is the box way faster than the old Camaro’s 17.5:1 steering box, but they also ran with less power assist, so the steering is faster AND heavier, which means you can feel the road more and be more connected to the car when driving. Anyone who’s ever driven a modern sports car knows the feeling. Of course installing the IROC steering box will in no way turn your Camaro into a sports car (nothing will) but it will make it more enjoyable to drive.

The best way to make sure you have the right box is to go to the junkyard and find a car that says IROC-Z on the lower portion of the door (Trans Am Firebirds from the same years will also work). On these cars you should find the 12.7:1 “XH code” steering box. You can confirm it’s the right box by looking for the original GM “XH” ID code. The ID code is ink stamped on the aluminum cap (sometimes called the end plug) at the end of the steering box. You will most likely need to clean the end of the cap to verify the code, you can use trans fluid or oil to blot the cap, just clean it enough to read the code. Do not press hard or wipe the end cap, you may wipe off the code and then you won’t know for sure if you have the right box. Code is very faint and looks like this (this particular box is YA):

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XH box was available on the following cars with the following options (my understanding is it’s basically IROC Camaros). As you can see from the chart below the XH box is faster, higher effort, and has the same travel (how much the steering wheel turns in each direction).

YEAR CODE APPLICATION RATIO EFFORT T-BAR TRAVEL
1985 XH Level IV 12.7:1 28-34 0.210 Dia 32deg
1986 XH V8 FE2 12.7:1 28-34 0.210 Dia 32deg
1987-93 XH FE2 Level IV 12.7:1 28-34 0.210 Dia 32deg

YEAR CODE APPLICATION RATIO EFFORT T-BAR TRAVEL
1968 ?? All? 17.5:1 15-21 0.175 Dia 31deg

I would not order a reman box from cardone, or any other local shop as others suggest…you may not get the fast box, do we really think the guys that rebuild these boxes care if the insides are fast or slow, do they car if the box has the right internals for the car it come on? They don’t, they slam em together and sell em back as reman units. 99% of the people that own these old cars don’t care about the steering and can’t tell the difference anyway. That’s why I highly recommend getting one from the junkyard so you know exactly what you are getting. 



Power Steering Pump (Original GM). I just used my original pump that was in my Camaro. If you are not using an original pump I can’t tell you what will work…but maybe others can. I also do not know how to make this work with a LS1 engine, Ill cross that bridge when I do the swap in my car. : )



Power Steering Pump Valve (Junk yard). While at the junkyard it’s important that you get the valve from the high pressure line that comes out of the back of the pump, preferably from the same IROC Camaro that you got the steering box. The IROC steering boxes run at higher pressures than the original 60’s Camaro boxes, approximately 1400 psi vs. 950 psi. The IROC box will need this higher pressure to operate correctly.

To get the stuff you need remove the high-pressure hose from the back of the power steering pump (It’s the one with the big fitting). Then remove the fitting by unscrewing it. If you stick your finder in the hole you will feel the valve but it’s hard to get out. There are 3 ways to remove: 1) use a skinny magnet and pull it out, 2) push it in all the way (compressing the spring) and release quickly and hope that it flies out, 3) remove the pump from the car and tilt it over so it falls out. Obviously the magnet is the easiest more reliable way to go. Here are the parts you need to remove: (See Figure #3).

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(you need #5, #6, #23, #24 on the attached image)

This valve assembly will directly bolt in to your original first gen Camaro power steering pump! (Nice to know GM used the same steering technology for well over 20 years, way to go GM!!…no wonder they’ve lost so much market share in that time, hey, our stupid customers won’t notice the 20 year old technology in our cars so let’s not bother changing it… but that’s another story, anyway…)



Steering Coupler (GM). This is the item mentioned above that needs to be replaced when swapping in the new box. It’s a GM steering coupler that will connect to a XH box ¾ input shaft. It is available through GM dealers (part number 7826542). It is expensive (around $80 list) but it is brand new, and hey, the box itself only cost $50 at the junkyard. Be sure to get the attaching pinch bolt, nuts, and lock washers when you purchase the flexible coupling, if you don’t already have them. Flexible couplings attach to the steering gear with a special pinch bolt (#7807271). This bolt can be purchased from any GM dealer. You may be able to use your old hardware too. 



Power Steering Hose: High Pressure Line (ANPlumbing.com…my local shop, or your own local shop). When I did my steering box swap I went to the auto parts store and they let me look through the catalog at all the available power steering hoses. I was hoping to find one with the right fittings and length from a different car to use on my 68 Camaro. I bought 8 hoses that seemed like they would work, none did. Clearly off-the-shelf parts were not going to work. I did not feel comfortable using the Lee Engineering adapter on the high pressure line (leaks can catch fire if the oil hits the exhaust manifolds/headers and the pressures are super high), so I knew I would have to do a custom hose.

Good news is making your own hose is easy, I went to AN plumbing which is a local shop near my house in Los Angeles. Check out the how to video on their site: http://www.anplumbing.com. Click on “Tech Videos”. If the site has changed you may have to look around. How-to video is also on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LovY7kedyE. As you can see from the video making your own hose is pretty easy.

Starting with the 1980 model year, the inlet and outlet ports on the gear were converted from old school 45 degree flare fittings of 5/8-18 UNF and 11/16-18 UNS female ports to new-style o-ring connections with 16x1.5mm and 18x1.5mm female threaded ports. Remember, the top fitting near the steering wheel is the return line, and the fitting near the front of the car is the high-line.

Call ANPlumbing.com tech line and tell them exactly what you are doing, they should be able to help, I think you can order what you need to make a hose directly from them. You will need:

1. 16x1.5mm fitting to attach to the steering box.
2. The fitting that attaches on the back of the power steering pump.
3. Power Steering Hose: Im not sure which one I used, sorry, my dad actually went to the store for me so I don’t know, thanks dad! : ) Ask the guys what to use for Power Steering. Im sure they will know (Use your old hose as a gauge for the length)

Of course you could also just use the pressure line adapter from Lees Engineering (http://lee-powersteering.com).



Power Steering Hose: Low Pressure Return Line (Classic Industries). Use the existing stock hose that is on your car now (but now may be a good time to replace it if its old). It will work as long as you have the Lees Engineering adapter that sits in the return hose port on the top of the box. 



Steering Box Adapters (Lee Engineering). These are the fittings on the top of the steering box, where the hoses come in. Starting with the 1980 model year, the inlet and outlet ports on the gear were converted from conventional 45 degree flare fittings with 5/8-18 UNF and 11/16-18 UNS female ports to o-ring connections with 16x1.5mm and 18x1.5mm female threaded ports.

There are two different inserts (#40620: Pressure, #40630: Return) and he sells them at a great price. Lee Manufacturing, http://lee-powersteering.com (818) 768-0371


Pitman Arm (Junkyard, Craigslist, eBay, or remanufactured units). According to Pozzi Racing (thanks guys) the original power steering idler arm will work but the manual steering idler arm will NOT work. Again, if your car did not have power steering you will need to do more research, start with the link below from Pozzi Racing.

Fluid (GM). Ex GM engineer Jim Shea who posted some great stuff on a Chevelle website (link below, thanks Jim for all the great info) strongly suggested to use GM fluid, the system is designed to work with that fluid. I tend to listen to GM engineers with decades of experience so I paid a few bucks more and got the GM fluid. Part: GM 1050017 (old#) or GM 89020661 (new#).


Flush system: Flush the system by connecting everything except the return line to the pump. Then start the car and let the fluid run out into a jar. Shut of the engine after a half quart or so has come out and then top off the reservoir. Repeat a few times, top off the reservoir and you are done. Once everything is hooked up turn the steering from lock to lock to get rid of air bubbles in the system. 


Alignment: Bad toe-in will tear your tires up! Get it aligned once completed. Don’t cheap out and not do this, you will tear up your tires!!

What a great swap, and it looks factory too so even guys with original cars can make this swap and few will notice.

The steering is noticeably heavier and is now 2.5 turns lock-to-lock instead of 3.5, a great improvement! In fact, when I first did the swap it felt strange but of course now I love it.

Some people said turn signal cancelation would be a problem since the steering wheel does not turn as many turns now when turning…huh. Anyway, I have not any problems so I would not worry about this.

I just need to add some caster now, 2 degrees is not enough, Im hoping for 6-8 degrees.

For reference, my information came from others, I merely tried to pull it all together in an easy to read and understand format, hopefully it helps. Serious props to these guys who gathered this data.

Read more:

Please keep in mind that these sites may be referring to other models and years, so be careful.  This applies specifically to a 68 Camaro with factory power steering.

Estimated the costs for the steering:

Estimated Costs:
Steering Box, IROC-Z, “XH Code” $50 (Junkyard)
Streering Coupler, new $80 (GM)
Custom high-pressure steering line $100 (ANPlumming.com)
Adapter fitting for low pressure return line $6 (Lees Engineering)
GM Power Steering Fluid $20 (Amazon.com)
TOTAL $250 ish
Warning: Attempt all of these modifications at your own risk. If you are not sure of your abilities do not attempt these modifications. I am not responsible for any information in this article; it is simply a recap of how I performed this modification. Your vehicle may be different, please consult a professional regarding everything you read here.

source: http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/82880-How-to-swap-3rd-Gen-IROC-Camaro-Steering-Box-into-1st-Gen-Camaro
by Pete

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We’re pleased to stock only GM and Officially-Licensed GM Restoration Parts.
Our inventory includes both new and used parts.
We carry parts from 1967 through 1981, however we specialize in parts from 1967-1969.

Friday, December 2, 2016

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - First Generation Camaro History - Steve's Camaro Parts - The Camaro Experts - 650-873-1890




 


1967
Though similar in size and style, Camaro differed from its main competition, the Ford Mustang, by offering a sub-frame attached to a unitized body for better road and noise isolation as well as better ride quality. There were a myriad of options and trim levels: from the "style" trim group, to the Rally Sport package; from the ultimate Super Sport to a special edition "Z28" which was developed as a contender for Trans-Am racing series. Because the series had a maximum displacement limit of 305 cubic inches, a special Chevrolet "small block V8" displacing 302 cubic inches was the engine powering the Z28. The 1967 Camaro offered purchasers a choice of 7 engines…from a 230 cubic inch in-line 6 to a "big-block" 396 cubic inch V8. Additionally, several dealers, such as Yenko and Berger, installed the 427 cubic inch engine for the ultimate in terms of muscle and performance. The Camaro would pace the 1967 Indianapolis 500. This distinctive pace car was painted Ermine White and featured a Bright Blue custom interior. A matching blue "bumble bee" stripe around the nose completed the look. Approximately 140+ replicas were produced making this pace car one of the most collectible - most valuable Camaros.
Production for the 1967 model year totaled 220,906.






1968
The '68 Camaro retained a similar appearance to the ‘67; however there were some subtle differences: vent windows disappeared with the advent of "Astro ventilation." Side marker lights were added due to government regulations. The first production cloth trims were offered -- the now-famous hounds tooth cloth made its debut. A revised grille and tail lights made the Camaro distinctive from the '67 model. Camaro SS had two distinctive hoods available, one for the 350 engine, the other with the 396 engine.
A total of 235,147 Camaros were built for the ‘68 model year.


1969
Camaro was given a make-over for 1969 with new sheet metal that gave the car a decidedly lower, wider stance -- hence the name "Hugger." Production started on September 26, 1968 and ended on February 26, 1970 -- effectively making (to some) the next Camaro a 1970-1/2. The options list grew as well as the color palette. A "halo" vinyl roof was an option that gave the Camaro a distinctive look all its own. For a second time, the Camaro paced the Indianapolis 500 -- a Dover White convertible with orange hounds tooth upholstery and the now-famous “Hugger Orange” stripes made this pace car memorable for years to come. Approximately 3,675 replicas were produced.
A grand total of 243,085 1969 Camaros were built.

source: https://history.gmheritagecenter.com/wiki/index.php/Some_Camaro_History



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We’re pleased to stock only GM and Officially-Licensed GM Restoration Parts.
Our inventory includes both new and used parts.
We carry parts from 1967 through 1981, however we specialize in parts from 1967-1969.

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - 1967 - 1968 Review of the Z28 Engine - Steves Camaro Parts San Bruno - 650-873-1890 The Camaro Experts


Please enjoy this video on a review of the 1967 - 1968 Z28 Camaro Engine





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We carry parts from 1967 through 1981, however we specialize in parts from 1967-1969.

Monday, November 28, 2016

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - 1968 Exterior Camaro Rally Sport Review - Steves Camaro Parts San Bruno - 650-873-1890 The Camaro Experts

Here is a review of the Camaro Rally Sport




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Our inventory includes both new and used parts.
We carry parts from 1967 through 1981, however we specialize in parts from 1967-1969.

Friday, November 25, 2016

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - Happy Thanksgiving - Steves Camaro Parts San Bruno The Camaro Parts Experts - 650-873-1890




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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - 1967 Camaro Front Suspension and Steering History - Steve's Camaro Parts - The Camaro Experts - 650-873-1890





The excellent ride and handling characteristics of the front suspension are complemented by the computer analyzed adaption of the Hotchkiss rear drive system.

The independent front suspension is the short and long arm design, with coil springs mounted on wide wishbone-type lower control arms.  The wisbone-type upper control arm shaft is bolted to a bracket which is welded to the top of the frame rail with the forward end raised to provide anti-dive characteristics.  Suspension parts from the steering knuckle outward, including ball joints and brakes, are nearly identical to Chevelle components.  With the steering linkage behind the front suspension, the steering arm is reversed.  Upper and lower control arms are canted rearward, providng a trailing wheel arrangement.

The coil springs nest in the lower control arm, pass through the lower frame rail, and nest in a seat in the upper frame rail.  The shock absorbers are located inside the coil springs. The lower shock attachment is a platform type, and the upper a bayonet.


The Steering linkage is a parallel relay design, mounted to the rear of the front suspension.


by Donald H. McPherson, Charles M. Rubly, and Victor D. Valade
the Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Motor Div.
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Don't forget to go and order direct from our store http://shop.stevescamaroparts.com/

Do you find Shipping to be overpriced?  Call at 800-544-4451 and we can probably get you a better shipping rate!

We can locate and order virtually any part you might require!
We’ve been in business since 1976 and have extensive knowledge in Camaros.
We’re pleased to stock only GM and Officially-Licensed GM Restoration Parts.
Our inventory includes both new and used parts.
We carry parts from 1967 through 1981, however we specialize in parts from 1967-1969.

Monday, November 21, 2016

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - Body and Sheetmetal for 1st Generation Camaro - Steve's Camaro Parts - The Camaro Experts - 650-873-1890



Parts

We carry Body Sheetmetal
Front End Sheet Metal
Valance Panels

1967-1968 Standard - Fits both coupe and Convertible
This is for your 1967 and 1968 Camaro
Comes completely EDP coated to prevent rust.  Ready to prime and paint.
1967 Rally Sport (RS)
Fits both coupe and convertible
This is a brand new reproduction Valance panel for your 1967 Camaro. Ready to prime and paint
1968 Rally Sport (RS)
Fits both coupe and convertible
This is a brand new reproduction Valance panel for your 1968 Camaro.
Comes completely EDP coated to prevent rust. Ready to prime and paint.

 YOU ARE NOT JUST BUYING PARTS – YOU ARE GETTING OUR CAMARO EXPERTISE


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Don't forget to go and order direct from our store http://shop.stevescamaroparts.com/

Do you find Shipping to be overpriced?  Call at 800-544-4451 and we can probably get you a better shipping rate!

We can locate and order virtually any part you might require!
We’ve been in business since 1976 and have extensive knowledge in Camaros.
We’re pleased to stock only GM and Officially-Licensed GM Restoration Parts.
Our inventory includes both new and used parts.
We carry parts from 1967 through 1981, however we specialize in parts from 1967-1969.

Friday, November 18, 2016

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - 1969 RPO Z/28 CHANGES - Steves Camaro Parts San Bruno The Camaro Parts Experts - 650-873-1890




The Z/28 package had several significant changes through the extended production run. Here are the five different versions offered:


1969 RPO Z/28 CHANGES
(These changes were taken from dealer order book revisions from 1969)
Version A: Dated September 26, 1968
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)Z/28 Special Performance Package: Model 12437 only. Includes 302" V8 engine, dual exhaust with deep-tone mufflers, special front and rear suspension, rear bumper guards, heavy-duty radiator and temperature-controlled fan, quick ratio steering, 15 x 7 rally wheels, E70 x 15 special white lettered tires, 3.73 ratio axle and special rally stripes on hood and rear deck. Available only when 4-speed trans., power disc brakes are ordered. Positraction rear axle recommended.
Price 458.15
Note: no tach required

Version B: Dated October 18, 1968
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)Z/28 Special Performance Package: Model 12437 only. Includes 302" V8 engine with bright accents; chambered dual exhaust system; Z/28 emblems on grille, front fender and rear panel; special front and rear suspension; rear bumper guards; heavy-duty radiator and temperature-controlled fan; quick ratio steering; 15 x 7 wheels with trim rings; E70 x 15 special white lettered blackwall tires and special paint stripes on hood and rear deck. Avail. only when 4-speed transmission, power front or four-wheel disc brakes are ordered. Positraction rear axle recommended.
Price 458. 15
Note: chambered exhaust part of option. Notice JL-8 (four-wheel discs) recommended

Version C: Dated January 2, 1969
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)Z/28 Special Performance Package: Model 12437 only. Includes 302" V8 engine with bright accents; dual exhausts; Z/28 emblems on grille, front fender and rear panel; special front and rear suspension; rear bumper guards; heavy-duty radiator and temperature-controlled fan; quick ratio steering; 15 x 7 wheels with trim rings; E70 x 15 special white lettered blackwall tires and special paint stripes on hood and deck. Avail. only when tachometer gauge or special instrumentation, 4-speed trans., power front or four-wheel disc brakes are ordered. Positraction rear axle recommended.
Price 473.95
Note: tach now required; no longer has chambered exhaust as a standard feature
Version D: Dated April 1,1969
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)Z/28 Special Performance Package: Model 12437 only. Includes 302" V8 engine with bright accents; dual exhausts; Z/28 emblems on grille, front fender and rear panel; special front and rear suspension; rear bumper guards; heavy-duty radiator and temperature-controlled fan; quick ratio steering; 15 x 7 wheels with special center caps and trim rings; E70 x 15 special white lettered blackwall tires; auxiliary front valance panel and rear deck spoiler plus special paint stripes on hood and rear deck. Available only when tachometer gauge or special instrumentation, 4-speed transmission, power front or four-wheel disc brakes are ordered. Positraction rear axle recommended.
Price 506.60
Note: spoilers now required

Version E: Dated September 18, 1969
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)Z/28 Special Performance Package: Model 12437 only. Includes 302" V8 engine with bright accents; dual exhausts with bright tips; Z/28 emblems on grille, front fender and rear panel; special front and rear suspension; rear bumper guards; heavy-duty radiator and temperature-controlled fan; quick ratio steering; 15 x 7 wheels with special center caps and trim rings; E70 x 15 special white lettered blackwall tires; auxiliary front valance panel and rear deck spoiler plus special paint stripes on hood and rear deck. Available only when tachometer gauge or special instrumentation, 4-speed transmission, power front disc brakes are ordered. Positraction rear axle recommended.
Price 522.40
Note: notice chrome tail pipes standard on or about May 19, 1969.

Version F: Dated November 3, 1969
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)Z/28 Special Performance Package: Model 12437 only. Includes 302" V8 engine with bright accents; dual exhausts with bright tips; Z/28 emblems on grille, front fender and rear panel; special front and rear suspension; rear bumper guards; heavy-duty radiator and temperature-controlled fan; quick ratio steering; 15 x 7 wheels with special center caps and trim rings; E70 x 15 special white lettered blackwall tires; auxiliary front valance panel and rear deck spoiler plus special paint stripes on hood and rear deck. Available only when tachometer gauge or special instrumentation, 4-speed transmission, power front disc brakes are ordered. Positraction rear axle recommended.
Price 522.40
Note: These are used for comparison. There are many documented cars which do not fall into these guidelines. Anything could have happened on the assembly line.
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)Other changes occurred in the '69 model year. Early '69 Z/28s used a Y55 top post battery, but Chevy went to a side post Y77 in February. A few months later this was replaced by the Y89, which used the same bolt size for the positive and negative terminals.
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)The Z/28 got single piston calipers on the disc brakes, as opposed to the four piston calipers in '67 and '68. You could also order the factory 4 wheel disc brake systerm, RPO JL8, but there were problems with parts availability during the year, and there were several stop orders issued, delaying delivery of the cars.
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)The console and guages were the same as used in 1968, but the woodgrain pattern was different. In 1969 rosewood replaced walnut on all the woodgrain accents.
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)The stripes were larger on the rear deck in '69 than on previous years. You could also order your Z/28 with the stripes deleted.
8hspace.gif (810 bytes)The Z/28 became a legend almost from the start. While the new Camaros are wonderful cars, there is nothing quite like a 1969 Z/28!

source: http://www.holisticpage.com/camaro/camaros/z28.htm



YOU ARE NOT JUST BUYING PARTS – YOU ARE GETTING OUR CAMARO EXPERTISE

Tags: camaro part, camaro parts, Camaro restoration parts, 69 camaro, 1969 camaro, aftermarket camero parts, chevrolet camaro, ss, z28, rs, chevrolet, restoration, 68 camaro, chevy, 67, 69, f-body, camaro, chevy camaro, chevrolet camaro, gm, z-28, 350, ls1, z/28, pace car, camaro ss, 69 camaro, first generation, copo, fbody, yenko, 67 camaro, 68 camaro, musclecar 

Don't forget to go and order direct from our store http://shop.stevescamaroparts.com/

Do you find Shipping to be overpriced?  Call at 800-544-4451 and we can probably get you a better shipping rate!

We can locate and order virtually any part you might require!
We’ve been in business since 1976 and have extensive knowledge in Camaros.
We’re pleased to stock only GM and Officially-Licensed GM Restoration Parts.
Our inventory includes both new and used parts.
We carry parts from 1967 through 1981, however we specialize in parts from 1967-1969.