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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: gbowman on January 14, 2022, 02:24:40 PM

Title: Suspension Parts Colors
Post by: gbowman on January 14, 2022, 02:24:40 PM

I've seen many different versions of leaf springs, center link, coil springs, front suspension parts colors. Black, gray, silver, etc... Is there any reference regarding factory colors of said components or is it a mixture of colors based on where the car was built? Thanks.

Title: Re: Suspension Parts Colors
Post by: camaronut on January 14, 2022, 03:33:56 PM

Get one of Jerry MacNeish’s Camaro restoration reference books.  Can’t go wrong. 

Title: Re: Suspension Parts Colors
Post by: ruralrte66 on January 14, 2022, 08:17:02 PM

Any idea where to order one, if still available?  Thanks Gregg   

Title: Re: Suspension Parts Colors
Post by: Petes L48 on January 14, 2022, 08:40:19 PM

Quote from: ruralrte66 on January 14, 2022, 08:17:02 PM

Any idea where to order one, if still available?  Thanks Gregg   

https://z28camaro.com/publications/

I've no idea if they are sold elsewhere on the Internet.   

Title: Re: Suspension Parts Colors
Post by: bertfam on January 14, 2022, 09:03:28 PM

I just spoke to Jerry (he's currently at Mecum) and although the books are no longer in print, he DOES still have some he'll sell so you can either get one from Jerry for $35 plus tax and shipping, or you can get the 67-68 book from AMAZON (https://www.amazon.com/Definitive-1967-1968-Camaro-Fact-Book/dp/0962639907/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=) for $1200 bucks!!! And that's USED!!

He's not selling in bulk anymore because he doesn't have a lot left so I highly recommend if you want one, get it now.

Ed

Title: Re: Suspension Parts Colors
Post by: gbowman on January 15, 2022, 12:08:29 AM

I'm not familiar with the 67-68 book. Can you elaborate a bit? Thanks.

Title: Re: Suspension Parts Colors
Post by: adjudimo on January 15, 2022, 12:14:18 AM

Quote from: gbowman on January 15, 2022, 12:08:29 AM

I'm not familiar with the 67-68 book. Can you elaborate a bit? Thanks.

Just click on the AMAZON link Ed posted and it takes you right to it.

Title: Re: Suspension Parts Colors
Post by: bertfam on January 15, 2022, 12:32:41 AM

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I'm not familiar with the 67-68 book. Can you elaborate a bit?

Jerry wrote two books:

1. The Definitive 1967-1968 Camaro Z/28 Fact Book (4th edition)
2. The Definitive 1969 Camaro Z28-SS396 Fact Book (4th edition)

Both are now out of print, but like I said, Jerry still has some left at his shop.

Ed

Title: Re: Suspension Parts Colors
Post by: bcmiller on January 15, 2022, 04:31:59 PM

Order it directly from Jerry.  He will write a note in it and sign it for you. Or at least he always has in the past.

Title: Re: Suspension Parts Colors
Post by: ruralrte66 on January 15, 2022, 06:37:58 PM

Thanks to everyone that replied, I just emailed Jerry to ordered one. The Definitive 1969 Camaro Z28-SS396 Fact Book.   

Thanks CRG
Gregg

Title: Re: Suspension Parts Colors
Post by: Pacecar on January 16, 2022, 12:43:44 AM

There is also the 1969 Camaro Legends Judging manual that has photos of correct finished suspension and other components. That can be ordered thru PaceCarL78@gmail.com

Title: Re: Suspension Parts Colors
Post by: Sauron327 on January 16, 2022, 02:33:58 PM

I downloaded and printed the entire finish list from Team Camaro. Free.

Title: Re: Suspension Parts Colors
Post by: bcmiller on January 16, 2022, 05:09:22 PM

People are free to do whatever they want.

No list is absolutely perfect. Nobody has seen every car.