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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Decoding/Numbers => Topic started by: tinhunter on April 03, 2017, 06:17:40 PM

Title: POP axle code LJ1012G...LJ not in list?
Post by: tinhunter on April 03, 2017, 06:17:40 PM
Hi All,
I'm helping a friend with his 67 RS-SS convertible. The car is still apparently all numbers matching, and the block/cowl tag/Protect-o-plate match.  The only thing I haven't been able to decode is the POP axle code "LJ1012G".   "LJ" is not on any list I can find. 

The car is an L48/4 speed/12 bolt, but I haven't been able to clean the axle tube yet to check the stamping.

Is this a typo? Should it be PJ perhaps?

Also, what's the proper nomenclature for a 67 Camaro with the 350SS option and RS package? If I had been at the dealership in '66, would the salesman have called this a 350SS, an SS-RS, etc? I always  got the sense that GM hadn't really figured how to brand these cars until later in 68 or 69.

Thanks!

Title: Re: POP axle code LJ1012G...LJ not in list?
Post by: bcmiller on April 03, 2017, 06:20:25 PM
Take a clear pic of the axle code after you gently clean the area, then post a pic.

Also check the casting number and casting date.

http://www.camaros.org/drivetrain.shtml#axle

The only thing I am coming up with so far - for that code - is for a 1970 GTO.

Technically I am not sure which is correct. I would say 1967 Camaro 350 RS/SS  or 1967 Camaro SS350 with RS package.
Title: Re: POP axle code LJ1012G...LJ not in list?
Post by: tinhunter on April 03, 2017, 06:51:34 PM
Thank you -  I won't be able to get back to the car for a few days, but here's a shot of the POP. 

I found the same reference to GTO codes, but its a little odd that it would show up in '67.   Also, for reference, the cowl tag build date is 10C. 


 (https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3842/33007370883_4e7eac1e1a_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ShKppr)IMG_7685 (https://flic.kr/p/ShKppr) by Shaun Guillermin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129815173@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: POP axle code LJ1012G...LJ not in list?
Post by: bcmiller on April 03, 2017, 06:56:57 PM
Most likely a typo on the POP, but check the axle tube. 
Title: Re: POP axle code LJ1012G...LJ not in list?
Post by: BULLITT65 on April 06, 2017, 02:55:28 AM
Hey, Welcome to the site.

Also post pics of the rest of the car when you have a chance.

thanks! ;)
Title: Re: POP axle code LJ1012G...LJ not in list?
Post by: 70L34 on April 06, 2017, 03:24:52 AM
Just found the car on Ebay, see below. Neat car!

1967 Camaro RS/SS Convertible (http://ebay.to/2nMC0RI)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/oOIAAOSwA29Y4tgQ/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: POP axle code LJ1012G...LJ not in list?
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on April 06, 2017, 04:06:00 AM
124677N121501

Paul
Title: Re: POP axle code LJ1012G...LJ not in list?
Post by: tinhunter on April 07, 2017, 02:58:35 AM
Yep, that's her! I really wish I had the money to buy it myself. Its not a perfect car but how often do you find one that hasn't been hacked on...

Anyway, here are the numbers.

Axle - PJ1012G  E
Casting 389460

The code matches the POP except for the "LJ".  I guess this is one instance of a factory typo?

Also if anyone would like me to document any details, please ask. I'd be more than happy to share.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2913/33041598974_a796abf1c6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SkLQdW)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2810/33071947543_b3193c9c67_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SosnN8)
Title: Re: POP axle code LJ1012G...LJ not in list?
Post by: bcmiller on April 07, 2017, 04:45:38 AM
Thanks. Yes typo on the POP. Unusual but not unheard of.

Pics if the engine and transmission stampings would be helpful.

Title: Re: POP axle code LJ1012G...LJ not in list?
Post by: tinhunter on April 07, 2017, 12:45:08 PM
Sure, no problem.   

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2908/33844319396_c71a602efe_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TyGZ3d)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3933/33438320780_dbbe5c949f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SWQ8N5)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2940/33010068223_5379ff832d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ShZeei)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2848/33664686892_a3d98e2fc3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ThQjy5)