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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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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 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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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 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.
GM Corp.


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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.

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.

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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.

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



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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 16, 2016

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - 1969 Camaro Stencils and Striping - Steve's Camaro Parts - The Camaro Experts - 650-873-1890



There were four main tape stripe options available for the 1969 Camaro.  This gave owners of all models of Camaros an opportunity to strip their car.

General Motors painted the stripes on most of the their cars.  The exception to this was the hood strip on non-SS models and the door strip.  The doors and hood probably use tape because the entire front end was painted as a separate unit from the main body.  When they were joined together at the end of the assembly line, the use of the tape strip probably made alignment easier.



Strip option DX1 was available on non-SS and non-Z28 models. This option featured a stripe that started on the side of the fender and wrapped around the header panel.  At the center of the header panel, the stripe made a 90 degree turn and continued up the left and right sides of the hood.  The entire front fender and header panel units were painted separately by the factory.  This is also true on the 1967 and 1968 SS models and Bumble Bee-equiped standard Camaros.  How the factory was able to match the panels after being painted must have been interesting.

The DX1 option was available in black, white and red.  The red stripe was available on the Burgundy and Tuxedo Black cars.  However, it could have been applied to another color. Policies were rather liberal in 1969, and GM employees could have modifications made. On the DX1 stripe, the hood stripes and a tape stripe.  Both the door and hoods used the same tape stripe number from General Motors.

The very common hockey-stick stripe is stripe option D90.  This was used on the SS and standard models.  The option featured a painted fender stripe that began at the lower front fender.  The stripe ascended up the fender, made a 90 degree turn and continued toward the door.  on L6 engine models, the stripe was continuous since the engine size emblem was omitted.  However, on V8 cars the stripe broke at the engine size emblem and continued after the emblem toward the door. The strip on the door was tape, not painted.  Once again it was available in black, white, and red.  While the red was available with the Burgundy and Tuxedo black models, once again it could have come on another color.

Z28 and Pace Car models featured a pair of stripes which were placed on the hood., deck lid and rear spoiler.  When these cars were painted, where the stripe ended was not always neat and clean. Often there was overspray and other defects since the cars were mass-produced on an assembly line.  The widths of the stripes also may have varied. The same stencil procedure used in 1967 was probably utilized on the 1969 model. However, the rear stripes were increased in width compared to the 1967-68 models due to the new body design. The front stripes remained the same width as the earlier 1967-68 models.  The right rear stripe was wider than the left due to the emblem on the trunk lid.

It was once believed that factory spoiler-equipped cars did not have the stripe continue onto the lip of the deck lid under the spoiler.  We are now finding out that there are exceptions to every rule.

While Chevrolet offered a replacement stencil kit for the 1967 and 1968 Z28 models, none were available for the 1968 Z/28. A stencil kit for the D90 Hockey-stick stripe and the DX1 option was available.

The fourth stripe option was D96 and was included the Rally Sport option and the Style Trim Group.  It could not be included with any of the other three stripe options. The Style Trim Group. The exception to this rule is the Pace Car model which utilized both the Z/28 and D96 striping.  the D96 Sport Striping was used on the fender and quarter panel wheel opening area.  It featured a pin stripe that began at the front of the wheel opening on the fender and continued onto the door.  On the quarter panel it started at the front and went to the end of the car.  This striping was hand painted.

1. Basic paint configuration
2. Basic paint configuration with vinyl top (coupe)
3. Basic paint configuration with convertible top (convertible)
4. Tow-tone paint (coupe only, vinyl top not available)
5. Stripe option DX1
6. Stripe option D90
7. Stripe option D96
8. Pace Car and Z/28 striping
9. Z/28 with stripe delete
10. Special paint (covered a multitude of different paint schemes)

source: the 1969 Camaro Reference book
by John R. Hooper



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



Monday, November 14, 2016

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - 1967 Instrument Panel Harness - Steve's Camaro Parts The Camaro Experts - 650-873-1890



The instrument panel harness has a new provision in the light switch wiring to facilitate the new safety standard that parking lamps will be 'On" whenever headlamps are on.  It also incorporates polarized or indexed connector cavities in the fuse panel to prevent improper instalation of connectors in the panel.  One basic fuse panel is common to all passenger cars. It has nine fused cavities and four connector cavities for increased capacity (Fig. 12-25).

Fusing has been rearranged to more evenly distribute the electrical loads.  The passenger car cluster is now fused separately and tailights are fused on a different fuse than the stop lamps and hazard switch.  This allows the rear lamps to function even if one of the real lamp fuses is blown.

The tabulation below summarizes the basic cicuitry.



The follwoing 1968 Accessory or RPO items obtain their power source by plugging into polarized receptacles in the face of the fuse panel:



The engine and generator & forward lamp harness are more positively engaged to the instrument panel harness (back of fuse panel) through the mating of the engine and generator & forward lamp connectors and an attachment bolt (se Fig. 12-25).



The circuit breaker amperage has been lowered from 40 amps (1967) to 30 amps (1967).  This will give added protection to power window, power top, and/or power seat motors and wiring.

Source: Chevrolet Service News Volume 39 September - October 1967  Number 9

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Friday, November 11, 2016

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - Buyers Guide 1967 - 1969 Camaro - From Steve's Camaro Parts (The Camaro Expert) - 650-873-1890






Anyone who's ever owned a 1967-1969 Camaro will smile when telling you stories about his car--and a look of wistful regret comes over his face when he explains why he had to sell it. For many, the Camaro is the one that got away. Not only was the body style unique, but it came to market with something for everyone: value-minded sixes, mid-level V-8s, and knock-your-socks-off, take-'em-to-the-track small- and big-blocks. This is a big reason why Camaros are now so highly sought and why the legend continues to grow. The first generation was produced through November 1969; the last year of this body style was prolonged because Fisher Body had difficulty perfecting the deep-draw quarter-panel dies of the 1970 model. At the time, this gave GM higher-ups major headaches, but today it means there are more first-gen Camaros than there should've been and more cars for collectors to choose from.

First on sale in September 1966, the Camaro was Chevrolet's response to the Mustang and looked unlike anything else on the road. Some of its platform was shared with the upcoming 1968 Chevy II, and the frame structure was a "semi-unitized" design: A front steel subframe assembly was the basis for engine, transmission, front suspension, and steering components; and from the cabin back, it was a unibody structure. While the unibody portion made the F-car lightweight and less expensive to produce, it caused the cabin to suffer from squeaks and vibrations, and inferior metallurgy and metal-prep made the body prone to rust.

Base models are referred to as the sport coupe or convertible. The next level up, the Super Sport, includes bigger base and optional engines, a different hood, badges, and slight suspension differences. There also is the Rally Sport trim level, which could be combined with the base models or the SS. Rally Sports feature a different grille with swing-away headlight doors (these have had their share of problems) and other exterior styling cues. The Z/28 was built to race. The engine just squeaked in under the Sports Car Club of America's 5.0-liter displacement limit, making it eligible for Trans-Am racing. Along with the 302 and four-speed manual transmission, it received heavy-duty front and rear suspension and a special exhaust--and came only as a hardtop. Pinstripes and bodyside stripes were available on RS and SS models, and the Z/28 received its own striped-paint scheme. But not all Z/28s came with this, as a buyer could order it without stripes.

Appearance changed little from 1967 to 1968, but there are some visual cues that differentiate these model years. The first-year Camaro's vent windows disappeared for 1968; this is the easiest way to distinguish the first from the second. The second year, side-marker lights were added in the front and rear. The front turn-signal lights, which had been round for 1967, were made rectangular for 1968, but Rally Sports used square lamps in the lower valance. Decklid spoilers first became available in 1968. In addition, the location of the VIN plate, which had been mounted to the forward door pillar on the driver's side in 1967, was moved to the top of the instrument panel in 1968. This made it visible through the windshield. While it's a bit tougher to tell a 1967 from a 1968 model, there were noticeable differences between those first two years and the third. The 1969 model was a lower, wider car, with revisions to most of the body. The grille takes on more of a V shape, taillights are wider, and the wheel openings are more squared off.

Interiors were designed for convenience, and Chevrolet's goal was to provide plenty of equipment in the base layout. Stepping up to the Custom interior trim level added upscale door panels with armrests, upgraded controls, and more stylish seats. The most notable change to the interior for 1969 was a new instrument panel.

Engines are key when it comes to the value (and cost) of a Camaro. At launch, there were two inline-sixes and two V-8s for the sport coupe and convertible. The Z/28 only came with the 302. The three 1967 Super Sport options were a 350, a 325-horse 396, and a second 396-cubic-inch big-block. Despite having the same displacement, though, the latter 396 was nearly identical to the 425-horsepower Mark IV L78 found in the 1965 Corvette--except that GM downrated the power to 375 for the F-car. Model-year 1968 added a 350-horse 396 and the L89 396, with aluminum heads. During the 1969 production year, the base 327 V-8 was replaced by a 307, and there were two unofficial choices--the COPO 427s. One was the 425-horse L72, available under COPO 9561. The other 427 was the famed ZL-1 with its aluminum block and heads. Dubbed COPO 9560, the ZL-1 was designed for use in drag racing and was factory-rated at 430. Only 69 ZL-1s were built; just two were RS-equipped. With the exception of the Z/28, which came only with a four-speed manual, all models had a manual or automatic transmission. Four-wheel drum brakes were standard; front discs, and later four-wheel discs were options. The Z/28 package required the power front-disc/rear-drum option (J50/J52) or the power four-wheel-disc option (JL8), but most Z/28s sold came with discs or drums. When it was brand-new, a big part of the Camaro's appeal was the wide variety of engine and trim levels. The downside now is that a would-be collector must be careful. Watch for unscrupulous types trying to make a quick buck on the musclecar mania by building "clones" of high-priced models out of base cars. It's crucial to be sure that, if a seller claims the car is an "original" or a rare version and is asking big money for it, the tags match. The VIN, trim-data tag, and engine stamping all define when and where the car was assembled. There are "Black Books" that decipher what the tag numbers mean. Get one before you shop.
Whether it's love of the look of the first-generation F-car, a quest to feel the power of the legendary Z/28 or a big-block, or the desire to have something to take to the Burger Biggie on cruise night, the 1967-1969 Camaro is one of the most popular muscle/ponycars out there. Don't let it get away next time.


Whats's Hot
•Great engines: 302, 327, 350, 396, 427...
•Classic body always turns heads
•NOS, factory-authorized reproduction, and aftermarket parts most plentiful as any collector car out there.

Whats's Not
•Rust prone in critical areas
•Watch out for misrepresented clones and fakes
•Interiors will never be squeak- and rattle-free
Hot Tip
•Even a plain-Jane Camaro can be a blast to drive; you don't have to spend $100,000 to have a good time.

Avoid
•Deals that look too good to be true. Watch for Z/28 and SS fakes.
Most Collectible
•The 1969 ZL-1. Sixty-nine were produced--they have the all-aluminum 427 and went from zero to 60 in just a tick over five second

Best Performer
•If the ZL-1's out of your price range, the 1969 Z/28 was a 302 with a claimed 290 horsepower. Although General Motors swore this was an accurate number, others have found the power closer to 350.
Best Daily Driver
•You can't go wrong with one of the 327/350-cubic-inch V-8s.
Bottom Line
•One of America's greatest ponycars ever; easy to restore and fun to drive.
Through The Years
•1967 General Motors needs a response to the Mustang. It builds one, which the Ford still outsells, but the Camaro becomes a legend in its own right. Eight engine options, manual and automatic trans available. Super Sport and Rally Sport options both sell well, sometimes on the same car. Only 1967s feature a vent window.
•1968 Minor changes to the second-year car. VIN plate is relocated, the grille updated with rectangular turn-signal lights, SS side striping revised. The seats are updated, as is the steering wheel, and a new 396 is added to the line.
•1969 For the final year with this body style, there are clear changes. The front end takes on a more defined V shape, and the grille contains a recessed silver or black grid. Taillights are wider, the gas cap is relocated, and the wheel openings are more square. This year also represents the year of the ZL-1, the most valuable COPO. This production year continues through November, and there are more 1969 Camaros produced than either of the previous years.


1. 1967 RS hideaway headlights used electric motors that tended to burn out. 1968/1969 went to a less breakage-prone vacuum setup.
2. This paint scheme combines a Hugger Orange body with Tuxedo Black Z/28 stripes.
3. The teakwood-look three-spoke steering wheel was a desirable option, especially when combined with the tilt option. Front windows come loose from window regulators and need to be resecured with lockwashers.
4. Rear-window regulators tend to freeze up from non-use. An easy fix.
5. Vinyl-covered steel tops were available all three years, with all exterior colors, but in 1969, the vinyl no longer ran the full width of the car. Watch for rust buildup beneath the top.
6. 1967s had monoleaf rear springs prone to wheelhop, which resulted in damage to spring and shock mounts. For 1968, the system was replaced with a multileaf setup with staggered shocks, which cured the problem.
7. Early Camaros suffered from a weak motor-mount design. Make sure they're in good shape or replace them with later, interlocking-style mounts.
8. Rust can be a problem for all years, depending upon where the car lived and how it was cared for. Two most rust-prone areas to check are the front fenders, just behind the wheel openings, and the trunk floorpan on leak-prone convertibles.
9. Subframe to body mounts can disintegrate over time. There are better compounds out there today that last longer. Switching to polyurethane or aluminum can be an even longer-lasting choice, but these may squeak.
10. This Z/28 has four-wheel disc brakes. The JL8 option was available only in 1969.
11. Early 1969 Z/28s used the 1968 15x6.0-inch Rally wheel, then switched to this 15x7.0-inch model.

Special ModelsZ/28
The Z/28 was the model built for SCCA racing. The engine is a 302, making sure this production car was eligible for Trans-Am events. It came only as a hardtop. Along with the 302 and manual trans, it received heavy-duty front and rear suspension and a special exhaust, and it is probably the best-handling Camaro. Special items, including a Cross-Ram system with two four-barrel Holley carbs, are hard to find on Z/28s.Pace Car
For two years out of three, the first-gen Camaro was selected as Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500. For both of those years, a Pace Car Replica was available. The 1967 was white with blue stripes, the 1969 SS was white with orange.Yenko
Several dealerships offered special-edition Camaros. One of these, who seemed to have easier access to Central Office Production Order 427, was Yenko Chevrolet. It made Camaro conversions starting in 1967, and the high-performance, limited-edition musclecars are still in demand.

source: http://www.motortrend.com/classic/features/c12_0603_1967_1969_chevrolet_camaro_buyers_guide/engine.html
 


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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

New NOS GM Parts 1967 - 1969 Camaros From - Steve's Camaro Parts - 650-873-1890 - The Camaro Experts

Steves Camaro Parts has an inventory of new NOS GM parts for 1967 - 1969 Camaros. Please give us a call for your Camaro parts needs.





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Monday, November 7, 2016

1968 - 1969 Camaro and Firebird Window Installation Parts From - Steve's Camaro Parts - 650-873-1890

From the video below you will see the correct parts for a Window installation from the experts at Steves Camaro Parts.

Body Front Door Window Upper Sash Channels
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Friday, November 4, 2016

1967 - 1969 Best Quality Camaro Parts and Expert Technical Support From - Steve's Camaro Parts - 650-873-1890

At Steves Camaro Parts you will only get quality parts. Plus, you will get our expert technical support and knowledge un-matched in the industry.

Steve Pardini has dedicated a lifetime to Camaros and Firebirds; his passion for classic American muscle hasn't left him since he first smelled burnt rubber at the Fremont Dragstrip in 1963. Steve works tirelessly with vendors to assure that Steves Camaro Parts only carries the highest quality selection of parts.









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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.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2016

1967 - 1969 Used Camaro Parts From - Steve's Camaro Parts - 650-873-1890

Did you know that here at Steves Camaro Parts we have an extensive inventory of used Camaro Parts. Everything from Seats, Door Panels, Bumpers, Gauges etc. Give us a call - We are the experts on First Generation Camaros









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

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