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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: Nate Biery on April 24, 2008, 06:55:18 PM

Title: Steering column thru firewall plate
Post by: Nate Biery on April 24, 2008, 06:55:18 PM: I recently
purchased a 1967 camaro from a guy who had restored about 80% of the car and
I am working on finishing the interior. I was wondering if you had a nice
close up picture or some details on how the steering column fits through the
firewall and what plates and seals are used to finish this area. I believe
that I have all of these parts but I am unable to figure the puzzle out. I
am willing to read a book or look at diagrams so if you could at least tell
me what you feel is a good item to use for referance ( factory assembly
manual or a chiltons book or any materials) that would be helpful.

The Camaro is a 327 4-spd car. Originally Nantucket Blue with a standard
blue (light blue) interior. A very cool piece. No power steering. No power
brakes, drums all the way around. Unfortunately it is not the original
engine. It is from a 68 Impala but it looks very authentic in the engine
bay. I was told that it is the correct and original muncie 4 spd and 12 bolt
rear end. I have yet to confirm but it is all in good functional order. It
is a solid all metal car. There are a three holes in the trunk about the
size of a quarter each but very easily repaired. I have no desire to clone
this car into something that it is not. It seems everyone is doing that.

Anyway.

Thank you for any help you can give.

Nathan Biery
Title: Re: Steering column thru firewall plate
Post by: Nate Biery on April 24, 2008, 07:21:08 PM: Not a bad car from being from the north. Has some issue that I will work on.
Title: Re: Steering column thru firewall plate
Post by: 68Zproject on April 24, 2008, 09:00:44 PM: You need the 67 AIM. The 68 one has it on page 127, UPC 9 sheet A3 and A4. I would think 67 and 68 are similar.
Title: Re: Steering column thru firewall plate
Post by: Nate Biery on April 25, 2008, 01:38:05 PM: Ok great.Is the AIM (Assembly Instruction Manual) the same as Factory Assembly Manual?

Thanks
Title: Re: Steering column thru firewall plate
Post by: JohnZ on April 25, 2008, 03:19:04 PM: Quote from: Nate Biery on April 25, 2008, 01:38:05 PM
Ok great.Is the AIM (Assembly Instruction Manual) the same as Factory Assembly Manual?

Thanks

Yes - all the usual Camaro parts vendors have it - it's an essential part of your reference library.
Title: Re: Steering column thru firewall plate
Post by: Nate Biery on April 25, 2008, 09:24:18 PM: Thanks for the clarification. I have a Factory Assembly Manual. I hope it is good reading. :)
Title: Re: Steering column thru firewall plate
Post by: JohnZ on April 26, 2008, 03:38:32 PM: Quote from: Nate Biery on April 25, 2008, 09:24:18 PM
Thanks for the clarification. I have a Factory Assembly Manual. I hope it is good reading. :)

The info you're looking for is in UPC 9, sheet A4 and A6.
Title: Re: Steering column thru firewall plate
Post by: 68Zproject on April 27, 2008, 03:35:58 AM: Kurt get you a 67 one too?
Title: Re: Steering column thru firewall plate
Post by: Nate Biery on April 28, 2008, 01:08:19 PM: OK, Thanks Everyone. I found the pages containing the diagrams and once I was able to see how the factory had it the plate went in so easy.