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General Discussion / Re: Do you think the Black and Gold stripe ZL-1 Street Version still exists?

« on: April 12, 2020, 07:27:43 PM »

Good luck Charley, I hope you get it.

I would travel to MCACN for that!

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General Discussion / Re: Do you think the Black and Gold stripe ZL-1 Street Version still exists?

« on: April 11, 2020, 05:31:50 PM »

The plate appears to be MI # GT-3739, is that what you have logged? (not 100% sure, hard to read in the video)

I am a bit disappointed this is a clone.  If the real car was around, this collector would have it.

Word is that 1969 ZL-1 #55 is also in the collection and a well known supercar guy is interested in buying it, which would be nice!

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General Discussion / Do you think the Black and Gold stripe ZL-1 Street Version still exists?

« on: April 11, 2020, 12:40:08 AM »

Huge multi multi million dollar car collection coming up for sale that supposedly contains 1 of 2 street version ZL-1 prototypes made. The black one with gold stripes and a ZL-1 badge in the grill. Any chance this car is real, or is it one of the clones sold over the years? The collection is very high end and contains so many rare cars, it could be real if it still exists.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Odd engine suffix

« on: April 08, 2020, 11:03:47 PM »

Found a few more images:





looks like a 350



Looks like an M20

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Odd engine suffix

« on: April 08, 2020, 03:13:35 PM »

It's not odd, it's just missing the last letter or it's stamped real light.

Everything else looks good on the pad, does the VIN match the car? does it have 12 bolt rear? ratio? date? type of transmission?

Are you sure it's a 350? casting number? forged crank?

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Restoration / Re: Introducing.... The Prospector

« on: April 03, 2020, 11:35:58 PM »

I am NOT trying to make an SS clone. I am basically wanting to replicate a car that someone swapped a big block in back in the day. I know everyone has their own opinion. I’ll continue to share the updates on the project. Feel free to contact me about original pieces.

IMHO, the world does not need another gold on gold 327 210/PG Camaro so make it the way you like.

It's and early car and a LOS car which is uncommon,  so make note of anything interesting as you modify it. CRG has a few open research projects, maybe you can help.

As you go forward, you may want to share and gather information with other Camaro websites about the modifications as this site is concentrated on originality. There is no "Day 2" or "pro touring" forum, only a "mild modifications' one.

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General Discussion / Re: Cowl vin 1 number off 1967 RS SS Camaro

« on: April 01, 2020, 03:58:07 PM »

Adding factory AC to a 1967 and having it be correct looking is a huge task. Trim tags are easy to replace, but this one looks good and numbers align. The fact it looks so correct and is not on the tag gives me great pause.
For AC, the firewall had to be replaced or hacked up under the suitcase. This is also in the area of the hidden VINs so if replaced there would be no VIN or wrong VIN. The dash also had to be replaced with an AC dash or have the round vents and center vents cut into it. No easy way to install those round vents in the curved sheet metal, so if cut in, it will look like it.

Were you able to see both hidden VINs? The top of the firewall where the hidden VIN is also has AC components near there.

Any pictures of the hidden VIN?

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Originality / Re: Original seat belts

« on: March 11, 2020, 06:42:58 PM »

You wash them in a machine with metal, plastic, and all parts together?

I would think that would cause a lot of rust on the metal bits.

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General Discussion / Re: ZP2 option

« on: February 11, 2020, 08:02:26 PM »

In 1968 blue interior was on the list for Lemans Blue. Strange that it was removed in 1969 yet 17% of the LMB cars had it.

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General Discussion / Re: ZP2 option

« on: February 10, 2020, 02:58:26 PM »

My second edition Camaro White Book shows Blue as a suggested interior color for all shades of blue in 1969. I don't think that a confirmation was required for suggested color combo's.
I can't seem to find suggested color combos on CRG, is it here somewhere?

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Garage Talk / Re: Steve McQueens Mustang sold at auction

« on: January 13, 2020, 01:44:55 AM »

I think the fact it's documented Steve McQueen tried to buy the car back and was rebuffed added a lot to the selling price. If you haven't read the story about the "find" that preceded the auction, read it. The owner knew he had the car all along and just kept it private.

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General Discussion / Re: Burgundy Z with Red stripes

« on: January 05, 2020, 05:13:27 PM »

Yes, that is the car. No more VIN's in auction listings to confirm, but story is the same.

https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0120-396921/1969-chevrolet-camaro-z28/

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General Discussion / Re: 124379N691280 known history?

« on: December 20, 2019, 03:56:01 PM »

Don't know the car but saw this picture of it and thought, looks nice, but:
Squeaky gas tank straps.
Wrong springs.
Lots of restoration grafitti.
Improper axle tube prep for a restoration.
A Jerry report is useless without reading it.
What else? You going to bid?

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General Discussion / Re: Is this the rare 1968 Interior

« on: December 10, 2019, 02:56:11 AM »

Is this correct interior for 1968 camaro?
Thanks in advance for any input or information

No it is not. 1968/9 interiors are often advertised as 68 or 69 but even where they look the same they are different. Door panels have the lock button in a different spot and once cut, they only fit that year correctly. The picture you posted is obviously 1969 based on the door lock button position as well as the vinyl pattern.

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General Discussion / Re: Interesting period photos.... :)

« on: November 20, 2019, 02:57:47 PM »

here is another interesting photo

I have seen special paint orange 1968 Camaros with orange rally wheels but I never saw a 1967

don't know if this is original paint but the car looks new

looks like an SS RS 396

Cool. It's even got orange stripe tires instead of the normal red stripe tires.

Unless, of course, the car is really red and appears orange because it's an old faded photograph that has been scanned and then viewed on a computer monitor.