CRG Discussion Forum

Camaro Research Group Discussion => Decoding/Numbers => Topic started by: 67ssrsl78conv on November 10, 2014, 03:07:01 AM

Title: Rear end date stamp 67 Norwood
Post by: 67ssrsl78conv on November 10, 2014, 03:07:01 AM
When was the rear end stamped for a 67 Norwood camaro built 1st week june? Were there racks of rears with codes on them  and were picked out or was the rear stamped for each car?  Would a May 10 stamp work for a June 2nd built car?
Title: Re: Rear end date stamp 67 Norwood
Post by: Mike S on November 10, 2014, 03:40:53 AM

I believe the rears were made in batches and sat on racks until needed.
The gear ratio likely made a difference when a specific rear was used and that impacted the car build date vs. rear date period (ex: a more common 3:07 may have a closer date to car build vs. a 3.73) plus there was probably no 'rotate stock' practice.
More can be found here: http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=179.15
My reply #23 lists specific dates for my '67

Mike
Title: Re: Rear end date stamp 67 Norwood
Post by: JohnZ on November 11, 2014, 03:01:29 PM
When was the rear end stamped for a 67 Norwood camaro built 1st week june? Were there racks of rears with codes on them  and were picked out or was the rear stamped for each car?  Would a May 10 stamp work for a June 2nd built car?

The rear end (axle tube) was stamped when the rear was assembled at Chevrolet-Detroit Gear & Axle, not at the car assembly plant. May 10th is fine for a June 2nd-built car.
Title: Re: Rear end date stamp 67 Norwood
Post by: 67ssrsl78conv on November 11, 2014, 10:47:13 PM
Thanks mike and john!