Friday, August 29, 2014

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - Third time’s the charm: How many repaints does a 1967 Camaro SS need? - Steve's Camaro Parts - 650-873-1890


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Finished photos by Matthew Litwin. Restoration photos provided by Christopher Tucker.

It takes a lot of drive and determination to see a collector car restoration project through from start to finish. Aside from the obvious obstacles, i.e., money and time, there’s the frustration of having to repeat a task over and over until it’s exactly right, or having to spend days repairing, rebuilding or refinishing something that should by all accounts only take a few hours.

Sometimes life just gets in the way, too.

The August issue of Hemmings Muscle Machines features a Restoration Profile about Christopher Tucker’s Mountain Green 1967 Camaro SS 396 four-speed convertible. It’s a story that illustrates just how elusive the ultimate restoration can sometimes be.

Tucker, a Tonawanda, New York-based homebuilder, did a lot of the final finish work on the car, but it was his friend Rick Kramer who handled the metal work, body work and paint. It was Kramer, too, who first discovered the Camaro for sale in the pages of Hemmings Motor News back in the 1990s, but when Kramer called about the car, it had already been sold.

A few years later, the very same car appeared in HMN for sale again. When Kramer called, this seller, too, told him the car had already been sold. Kramer decided to get pushy and offered to pay more than the other guy for the Camaro. The seller told him he’d already taken a $1,000 deposit and couldn’t back out of the deal. After a week, Kramer called again. The seller said he hadn’t heard from the buyer but he wanted to wait another week. So Kramer waited and when the week was up, he was the Camaro’s new owner.

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Kramer spent the next few years gathering parts, like an NOS SS hood and a pair of NOS front fenders to replace the originals, which had been damaged in an accident. But before Kramer could begin work on the car, he and his wife split up. As part of the divorce, the Camaro had to be sold, and Tucker, the car’s current owner, offered to buy it. When Tucker decided it was time to restore the Camaro, he tapped Kramer – a machinist by trade who moonlights as a restorer – for the job. The build was fairly straightforward until it came time to paint the car.

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Matching older colors up in new basecoat/clearcoat urethane paints can be difficult, because the paint manufacturers simply don’t have many of the older formulas in their catalogs. If you have a perfect section of old paint to use as a reference, many shops can scan it and come up with a match. But if you don’t, you have to experiment.

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The first time Kramer painted the Camaro (basecoat and clearcoat), the color wasn’t right. No good. So he scuffed the paint off and shot it again, altering the paint color slightly. This time, it looked great inside, but when they rolled it out into the sun, it looked altogether different.

“Inside the shop, the car looked on the money, but when we pushed the car outside, the color was off,” Kramer said. “Too much gold, then too much silver… each time I swore I had it, but we were getting a slightly different appearance.”

Kramer sanded the car down again with 800-grade paper, tweaked the paint formula and sprayed the car a third time. Luckily, that proved to be the charm.
The entire restoration took about two years, and the car was finished in 2005. It has since won awards from the American Camaro Club as well as AACA Junior, Senior and Grand National honors.

source: http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2013/07/02/third-times-the-charm-how-many-repaints-does-a-1967-camaro-ss-need/
by Mike McNessor



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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, 427/450 HP: The First Camaro Delivered to Yenko Chevrolet - Steve's Camaro Parts - 650-873-1890


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Collector Gary Holub has owned over 45 different Yenko supercars, so when he caught wind of this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS coupe originally sold from Yenko Chevrolet, he examined the accompanying documentation, which confirmed two very important facts: it was built on the first day of production, and it was delivered to Yenko Chevrolet on September 1, 1966 to become the first Camaro ever listed in Yenko Chevrolet’s inventory records.

Records show that it was listed on the General Motors Acceptance Corporation statement as invoice number BN00197, its first Date of Note being September 27, 1966. A later GMAC statement shows it was paid for on November 5, 1967. According to Yenko archivist Warren Dernoshek, those documents confirm that the car remained at Yenko for approximately one year, prompting the obvious question: why? Some believe that this 1967 Camaro, likely built in the 23rd hour of the first day of production, was used to develop the Yenko Super Camaro conversion.

source: http://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2014/08/1967-chevrolet-camaro-427450-hp-the-first-camaro-delivered-to-yenko-chevrolet-3017228.html



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Monday, August 25, 2014

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - Rally Sport Conversion Kits - Steve's Camaro Parts - 650-873-1890









These have been on back order and are now in stock. Don't miss out. Also, check out our online store at www.stevescamaroparts.com and load the shopping cart. Call us at 800-544-4451 with the order and if it meets the above stated requirements we will ship via UPS ground to you.

67 Camaro, Rally Sport Front Conversion kit, This kit consists of the finest parts available in the marketplace today.

67 Camaro, Rally Sport Front Conversion kit

You will receive 2 completely assembled headlamp assemblies, 2 grille moldings(upper and lower), 1 grille(center), 2 fender bezels, 2 complete RS Front parking lamp assemblies, 1 RS Hood release , 1 RS lower valance, 2 RS fender adapter brackets, 2 headlamp motors(USA made), all needed disc and washers for headlight motors, 4 limit switches, 4 limit switch brackets and hardware needed for them , 1 circuit breaker, 1 relay board, 3 RS relays (pre-assembled), 1 RS headlamp harness, 1 diode harness
with this kit you convert you're STD fenders to RS with the adapter the best way if you have those hard to find good fitting GM fenders or if you need fenders that choice is below for you also

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Friday, August 22, 2014

Classic Camaro Parts - Blower Motor Replacement 1967 Camaro When Equipped with four Season A/C - Steves Camaro Parts San Bruno - 650-873-1890


Removal

1. Disconnect battery cables. Remove battery hold-down and battery.
2. Remove front bumper.
3. Remove hood and hood hinge (two men). Scibe hinge location before removal.
4.Remove rocker panel molding and retainer, if so equipped.
5. Remove radiator support to fender brace.
6. Disconnect heater hoses from fender skirt retainer.
7. Remove bolts securing receiver-dehydrator to fender skirt.
8. Remove headlamp bezel and headlamp.
9. Remove battery tray.
10. Remove screws securing fender and skirt assembly to header panel, headlamp housing and valance panel.  Remove screw securing fender extension to valance panel.
11. Remove screws securing fender and skirt assemblyto vehicle.  Make note of location and size of shims removed.
12. Raise fender and skit assembly, pushing forward slightly. Disconnect antenna lead-in from antenna base and move fender up and over evaporator and blower housing and away from vehicle for access to blower motor. Take care not to place stress on air conditioning hoses passing through the skirt opening. Remember the system is still charged and under pressure. Support fender on suitable stand as depicted in Figure 7.



13. Disconnect the blower motor and cooling hose.
14. Remove the motor attaching screws and remove motor.  Pry the flange gently if the sealer acts as an adhesive.
15. Remove the blower wheel retaining nut and separate blower and motor.

Reverse procedure on installation.  Take care, when reinstalling fender, not to pinch the air conditioning hoses between the frame and skirt.

source: Chevrolet Service News Volume 39  February, 1967, Number 2







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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Classic Camaro Parts - Camaro 1969 Facts - Steves Camaro Parts San Bruno - 650-873-1890


1969 FACTS
Some odds & ends of info.


1969 FACTS
  • The 1969 Camaro was the highest volume first generation Camaro, selling 243,085 units in a long model run that extended from September 26, 1968, through the end of November, 1969. The 1970 model Camaro wasn't introduced until February 26, 1970. This production total wasn't exceeded until 1978.
  • Although part of the first generation of Camaros, the 1969 model received an extensive exterior and interior facelift. New exterior sheet metal included header, valance, fenders, doors, rear quarters, and rear end panel. Wheelwells were flattened for a more aggressive look. The standard grille was redone with sharper angles. The grille of the Rally Sport 1969 models featured vacuum operated covers over the headlights, but the covers had see through slits to permit partial lighting if the doors stuck.
  • The 1969 Camaro was the only model year to have headlight washers. The system was operated by vacuum much like windshield washers. The headlight washers were included with all Rally Sports and could be purchased separately as RPO-CE1.
  • Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmissions were available in any 1969 Camaro except Z28's. Availability was more restricted in previous years.
  • Variable-ratio steering appeared in Camaros for the first time in 1969. This meant that as the steering wheel was turned, the wheels turned progressively more as they approached lock. This permitted faster steer but prevented excessively quick response in straight-line driving.
  • The console and secondary sawtooth instrument cluster designs remained as in 1968, but the 1969 Camaro did get a redesigned main instrument panel. It featured two main pods as before, but 1969's were squared off instead of round. A smaller pod was placed between the two bigger ones. In the standard arrangement, the left pod housed the speedometer, the right pod the fuel gauge, and the center pod the optional clock. With the Special Instrumentation option, the secondary gauges (fuel, battery, temperature, oil) were mounted on the console, the tachometer rook over the big right side pod, and the clock again went into the center pod. If a tachometer was purchased separately in 1969 Camaros (the first time this could be done), the fuel gauge was relocated to the small center dash pod normally reserved for the clock.
  • The 427-cid engine never appeared on 1969 dealer order sheets, but some were specially ordered by dealers. These were legitimate factory built vehicles. These 427-cid Camaros are known as COPO cars, the letters signifying Central Office Production Order. COPO 9560 Camaros included an aluminum block "ZL1" 427-cid engine. Sixty-nine of these Camaros were built, fifty for Chevrolet dealer-racer Fred Gibb and nineteen for other dealers. Although Chevrolet had toyed with the idea of a special graphics package for ZL1 Camaros (and actually built two for its own use), the ZL1 Camaros released to the public carried no special exterior identification. The option cost was $4,160, more than the base Camaro itself. A second category of COPO 1969 Camaro was COPO 9561. These had iron-block 427-cid engines. Chevrolet dealer-racer Don Yenko received 201(or 199, depending on the source) of these Camaros and sold some of them through his dealership with special Yenko graphics. Most of the Yenko Super Camaros were sold through Yenko's distributorship, SPAN, Inc.
  • Additional iron-block 427-cid Camaros were factory-built under COPO 9561, but the quantity isn’t presently known. Additionally, dealer and owner installations of 427-cid motors into 1969 Camaros were common.
  • Four-wheel disc brakes adapted from the Corvette became a legitimate factory option in 1969. It is a misconception that these were factory options only with Z28 and SS models. You could purchase RPO JL8 for any Camaro, but it cost more if it wasn't a Z/28 or SS - $623.50 instead of $500.30. The design of these brakes was completely different from the front disc rear drum option for 1969. The disc/drum combination used a new single piston, floating caliper design. The Corvette style was non-floating with four pistons per wheel.
  • The 1969 Camaro was the first to offer two-tone paint.
  • The Camaro was the pace car for the Indianapolis 500 auto race in 1969. Chevrolet sold 3,675 replicas of the pace car under Regular Production Option Z11. These were SS Rally Sport convertibles with code 911 Dover White exteriors, orange houndstooth cloth seats, custom interiors, orange striping, white body sills and rear panels, Rally Wheels, bright exhaust tips, and cowl induction hoods. Other options weren't mandatory, but to match the actual pace car, the following RPO's had to be ordered: A01, A39, A85, C06, D55, D80, G80, M40, N34, N40, U17, and U63. There were also a limited number of Pace Car hardtops produced under RPO Z10.
  • All 1969 Camaros with four-speed transmissions came with Hurst shift linkages .
  • Cowl induction hoods with rear facing cold air inlets were installed on all 427-cid COPO 1969 Camaros, on the pace car replicas, and could be factory-ordered for any SS or Z28. A fiberglass version of the cowl induction hood was also sold over-the-counter for use with the dual four-barrel carburetor crossram setup, or (with an adapter) with single four-barrel engines.
  • Factory-applied stripes on 1969 Camaros with rear spoilers did not cover the small portion of trunk exposed between the spoiler and the taillight panel. Dealers and owners often painted the trunk lip.

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Monday, August 18, 2014

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - Underhood Details - Steve's Camaro Parts - 650-873-1890





Underhood Details

Have you seen some really good looking cars, with shiny new paint and interiors, at shows and cruise ins. But why is the hood closed? pop the hood, you instantly see why. The engine and underhood compartment look every bit of 20-30 years old. Dirt and grease, rust, faded and flaking paint. Sound familiar? Want to do something about it? You’ll have to invest in some time and work, but the results will be worth it. You’ll no longer have to keep the hood closed, as a matter of fact, you’ll proudly have that hood up, for all to see. Let’s get started.

The first order of business is to get the engine and engine compartment as clean and as free of dirt and grease as possible. A good product to use for this is some purple stuff called SuperClean, by Castrol. This product, plus a high pressure washer will really help get it clean. Now you’re ready to pull the engine to get the best results. It really is easier to do this job right if you pull the engine, but satisfactory results can be had if you take off all the accessories and leave it in
Here are the basic colors in the compartment

* frame and upper/lower control arms and upper shafts-semigloss black
* front coil springs-gloss black or natural(better detail contrast)
* firewall, inner fenders, radiator support-semigloss black
* radiator and fan-gloss black
* fan clutch-natural aluminum
* radiator shroud-natural black plastic or gloss black
* steering box-natural cast iron gray
* steering linkage-natural steel
* front sway bar-natural cast iron gray
* heater or AC housing-semigloss black
* hood hinges, latch, catch and springs- gray phosphate plated
* brackets and steel pulleys-semi gloss or gloss black(gloss gives more detail contrast)
* cast iron pulleys- natural cast iron
* master cylinder- natural cast iron(some use gloss black)
* brake booster-gold cadmium plated(master cylinder lid also)
* windshield wiper motor-gloss black
* alternator- natural aluminum
* power steering pump-gloss black
* AC compressor-semigloss black
* steering column shaft-natural steel
* horns- gloss black
* coil- gloss black
* voltage regulator-gloss black
* distributor- natural aluminum with gloss black cap
* fuel and brake lines-natural steel
UNDERCARRIAGE DETAILS
* transmission-natural aluminum
* bellhousing-natural aluminum
* transmission support- semigloss black
* driveshaft- natural steel
* rear axle-semigloss black
* rear swaybar-semigloss black
* rear coil springs-gloss black
* rear control arms-semigloss black
* gas tank-natural steel(shiny)
* gas tank straps-gloss black
* parking brake cables-natural steel
THATS IT!!!
you should be looking pretty good.

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Friday, August 15, 2014

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - 1969 Camaro Stencils and Striping - Steve's Camaro Parts - 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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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - Millbrae Machines 2014 - Don't Miss it - Steve's Camaro Parts - 650-873-1890





MILLBRAE MACHINES:
Car, Truck and Bike show, presented by the Millbrae Lions Club.  All proceeds benefit Millbrae Lions youth and community programs & St Dunstan’s Church school

Registration includes:
-T-shirt
-dash plaque
-2 meal tickets for Breakfast
-5x7 picture of your car in a certificate holder
-1 raffle ticket
-goody bag

Event Features:
-live music
-vendor booths
-raffle prizes
-kids activities
-downtown shopping

  
Be sure to come down and check out the 1 of a kind Chapel of the Highlands Hot Rod!!!

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Monday, August 11, 2014

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - Car Crazy Promotions 19th Annual BBQ and Car Show in San Mateo - Steve's Camaro Parts - 650-873-1890

Saturday we were at the Car Crazy Promotions 19th Annual BBQ and Car Show in San Mateo.


Car Crazy Promotions' Annual fund raising Car Show and BBQ began back in 1996 when an interesting article appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle about a small nonprofit group called FCLO (Families Creating Living Options).  The article highlighted a PG&E employee, Vern Whitman, and outlined the efforts that he and his family put forth to establish and run a home for children with severe multiple disabilities. Car Crazy Promotions was formed to provide financial support for the FCLO Project.   Car Crazy Promotions decided to embark on a fund raising campaign that included a car show and BBQ, which proved to be a successful formula for meeting the financial needs of that organization.

It was a lot of fun!!!!






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Friday, August 8, 2014

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - 1968 Camaro Fender Assembly Removal - Steve's Camaro Parts - 650-873-1890


Removal

1. Disconnect battery cables. Remove battery hold-down and battery.
2. Remove front bumper.
3. Remove hood and hood hinge (two men). Scibe hinge location before removal.
4.Remove rocker panel molding and retainer, if so equipped.
5. Remove radiator support to fender brace.
6. Disconnect heater hoses from fender skirt retainer.
7. Remove bolts securing receiver-dehydrator to fender skirt.
8. Remove headlamp bezel and headlamp.
9. Remove battery tray.
10. Remove screws securing fender and skirt assembly to header panel, headlamp housing and valance panel.  Remove screw securing fender extension to valance panel.
11. Remove screws securing fender and skirt assembly to vehicle.  Make note of location and size of shims removed.
12. Raise fender and skit assembly, pushing forward slightly. Disconnect antenna lead-in from antenna base and move fender up and over evaporator and blower housing and away from vehicle for access to blower motor. Take care not to place stress on air conditioning hoses passing through the skirt opening. Remember the system is still charged and under pressure. Support fender on suitable stand as depicted in Figure 7.



13. Disconnect the blower motor and cooling hose.
14. Remove the motor attaching screws and remove motor.  Pry the flange gently if the sealer acts as an adhesive.
15. Remove the blower wheel retaining nut and separate blower and motor.

Reverse procedure on installation.  Take care, when reinstalling fender, not to pinch the air conditioning hoses between the frame and skirt.

source: Chevrolet Service News Volume 39  February, 1967, Number 2


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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - 1968 Camaro Transmission Assembly Removal - Steve's Camaro Parts - 650-873-1890






The correct procedure for crossmember removal is listed below. The information should supplement the procedures for Camaro Transmission Assembly Removal, 'either manual or automatic. which appear in the 1967 and 1968 Chassis Service Manual.  Remove the crossmember as follows:

1. Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold and lower.
2. Remove the transmission mount bolts. Raise the transmission off the crossmember. Support transmission at this position.
3. Remove four (4) bolts securing crossmember to frame.
4. Remove right rear (#3) body mount bolt.
5. Pry right rear portion of frame downward and insert a block of wood to maintain a gap between the frame and underbody at the recess location.
6. Lift right side of crossmember into the gap created between the frame and underbody.  Rotate crossmember to the right until it is clear of frame.  Drop right side of crossmember below frame.  Move crossmember to the right and remove from vehicle.
7. Continue with transmission removal.

Once the transmission has been reinstalled, install the crossmember by reversing the above procedure.  Retorque body mount bolt to 80ft. lbs.

source; Chevrolet Service News Volume 41 - March 1969 - Number 3


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Monday, August 4, 2014

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - 1967 Instrument Panel Harness - Steve's Camaro Parts - 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

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

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Friday, August 1, 2014

1967 - 1969 Camaro Parts - Rally Sport Conversion Kits - Steve's Camaro Parts - 650-873-1890


These have been on back order and are now in stock. Don't miss out. Also, check out our online store at www.stevescamaroparts.com and load the shopping cart. Call us at 800-544-4451 with the order and if it meets the above stated requirements we will ship via UPS ground to you.

67 Camaro, Rally Sport Front Conversion kit, This kit consists of the finest parts available in the marketplace today.

67 Camaro, Rally Sport Front Conversion kit

You will receive 2 completely assembled headlamp assemblies, 2 grille moldings(upper and lower), 1 grille(center), 2 fender bezels, 2 complete RS Front parking lamp assemblies, 1 RS Hood release , 1 RS lower valance, 2 RS fender adapter brackets, 2 headlamp motors(USA made), all needed disc and washers for headlight motors, 4 limit switches, 4 limit switch brackets and hardware needed for them , 1 circuit breaker, 1 relay board, 3 RS relays (pre-assembled), 1 RS headlamp harness, 1 diode harness
with this kit you convert you're STD fenders to RS with the adapter the best way if you have those hard to find good fitting GM fenders or if you need fenders that choice is below for you also

If you can't find what you are looking for call and ask for Steve.


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