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Title: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: KurtS on January 23, 2010, 03:04:17 PM
I just updated the radius rod article, http://www.camaros.org/radiusrod.shtml, with new pics (thanks Ron!) and new information. But we really don't have a lot of clarity in the data, especially for the first cars that used radius rods.
We are looking for more information from any SS, Z, or L30/M20 that was made Dec 66 or later. Especially SS350 cars made in December or January and L30/M20 cars made in December thru March.

You can email the information below to either me or Daniel (CamaroDan@juno.com) or to post it on this thread.
The information that we're looking for is:
1) Build date
2) Model (SS350, L35, L78, Z28, or L30/M20)
3) Does your car have a radius rod? If so, round or rectangular?
4) If not, does it have either the body bracket or the axle bracket?
5) VIN (Feel free to email if you don't want to post it. We need to the VIN to be able to sort and reference the data. It will not be published or released in any form.)

Helpful extra credit (esp for the early SS350 and L30/M20 cars). :)
6) Axle date (e.g. QJ0421G1). See http://www.camaros.org/drivetrain.shtml#axle for the location.
7) Do you have any documentation for the car?

Thanks for the help!!
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: KurtS on January 24, 2010, 04:44:34 PM
The report still could use a better pic of the round bar installed in a car (same angle as the rectangular bar would be great) and some pics of the axle brackets (without a rod installed).
If anyone has a dealer-added bracket/rod, that might be a good pic too. Not sure if pics would show the differences though.
Thanks!
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: Buddy on January 24, 2010, 05:14:04 PM
My car is in pieces so I will get all I can for you.

Buddy
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: philip on January 24, 2010, 09:17:19 PM
i have send you the caracteristic of my 67 convertible L30M20.( 129824)
chevrolet camaro F32712667         ST 67 12667 nor 30510
                  TR 765Z      c-2
                  XDL 2LG 3L
                  5BO

124677N129824

moteur T1102MK: t tonawada 11 novembre 02 le 02 novembre MK 327 275HP de 67

boite de vitesse R7R06: R = 4-speed Saginaw model du 06 octobre 66

pont : PE1004G( ou C ou 6?)
     E
rapport 3.08 10 bolts positraction

CARBURATEUR ROCHESTER QUADRAJET 7027203 DZ 97

            DP29865
i can say that i have a 10bolts rear axle with positraction 3.0_ ratio and i have no rod neither support on the axle or the body
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: KurtS on January 25, 2010, 02:50:53 AM
Buddy,
Do you still have the maroon BB?

Philip,
They didn't install a rod on 10 bolt axles and the L30/M20 didn't get a 12 bolt until a couple of months after your car. Thanks!
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: westonz28 on January 25, 2010, 04:30:14 AM
Kurt I think you have all the information on my L30/M20 vin#124377L150010. If not let me know and I will get you all I have. Wes
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: KurtS on January 31, 2010, 05:01:40 AM
Wes,
Yup, both brackets were there, but no rod.

David,
Thanks for the axle bracket pics!
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: Buddy on January 31, 2010, 04:27:46 PM

Yes, I still have the Maroon Big Block, Do you already have my info??

Thx
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: KurtS on January 31, 2010, 10:27:47 PM
Buddy,
You sent in the info 10 years ago, but we don't have any axle or rod info. I'll send you an email.
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: 1967RS/SS on April 03, 2010, 03:33:46 PM
I am trying to verify if this is the original differential.  I snapped some quick pictures and tried to get some numbers

Build Date: 01C
SS350
No radius rod since I have had it
I will PM you my VIN
I have the POP only.  Havent found a build sheet (have not looked too hard yet).  
QL01116 (Q looks like an O)

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h22/1967RSSS/Camaro/DSCF4196.jpg)

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h22/1967RSSS/Camaro/DSCF4198.jpg)

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h22/1967RSSS/Camaro/DSCF4200.jpg)

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h22/1967RSSS/Camaro/DSCF4202.jpg)

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h22/1967RSSS/Camaro/DSCF4203.jpg)

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h22/1967RSSS/Camaro/DSCF4204.jpg)

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h22/1967RSSS/Camaro/DSCF4205.jpg)

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h22/1967RSSS/Camaro/DSCF4206.jpg)
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: LVN 67 on June 08, 2011, 11:30:51 PM
I have the following info from my 67 L-35 Coupe

Build Date: 2-E

Round Radius Bar

7N185414

Rear: QU0221G

I have POP and some of the previous owners service records

Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: rs1967ss on July 18, 2011, 05:46:14 PM
Build date- 2B 3L/4P L142305 has the bracket, no rod, no axle bracket. But my mystery is a 10 bolt rear! Could this original? The date lines up perfectly for the car
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: jcfcamaro on October 10, 2011, 01:15:15 AM
Here are some pics of the floor of my 01c  4p car!!!  The motor,4spd, 12bolt,have been changed out so there is no longer a rod,but the plate and bolts are still there!!
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: jcfcamaro on October 10, 2011, 01:16:16 AM
inside the car
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: jcfcamaro on October 10, 2011, 01:30:45 AM
It's a 67
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: KurtS on October 13, 2011, 02:58:47 PM
I just updated the radius rod article with pictures that Ronald and David and David and Jared have sent me over the past few years. Some really nice shots of the axle brackets and now the floor bracket.
Photo credits appear when you hover your mouse over the picture - I think I got them all right. :)
http://www.camaros.org/radiusrod.shtml

Thanks guys!
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: Petes L48 on March 27, 2014, 04:05:57 PM
Just spotted this 12A LOS L48 w/ PG on eBay.  States that it has the round radius rod but no pics or axle code.  From the ad:
"Front Disc brakes, 12 Bolt Posi, Round Radius Rod, R/S hideaway headlight assembly with relay board and wiring harness"

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Camaro-Rally-Sport-Super-Sport-1967-camaro-rs-ss-350-/251483478160?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3a8d955890&item=251483478160&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

1967 RS/SS 350/295HP CAMARO

Clean California Title.

VIN: 124377L127692
COWL TAG:

12A                             M034
ST 67-12637 LOS-11557
TR 765-Z                  Y-2
      W 2MG 3L
      4P    5Y
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: x77-69z28 on March 27, 2014, 09:42:05 PM
Kurt, you have the info on my car. I bought it from the original owner in 1984. It is an L48 m-20, 3.73 car. The original owner states that the car was recalled to install the radius rod. It is square, and they didn't use the brkt under the rear seat. There are two bolts and lock washers holding the front radius rod brkt.
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: Mike S on March 27, 2014, 09:50:29 PM
 There should be 3 bolts holding the front bracket. Two against the floor and one to the side rail.

Mike
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: KurtS on March 28, 2014, 12:43:13 AM
Pete,
That car was on ebay 2 years ago - same condition. I think that's a very early car.

Buddy,
Thanks, so noted.
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: luv2sixty9 on May 21, 2014, 02:46:40 PM
Does anyone know why or when the change of the axle bracket came to play on the Second Design - Rectangular Radius Rod. I've seen two versions, one have a press mark and the other having a hole drilled just above the side dimples? I'm surmising a June of 67 change.
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: Mike S on May 21, 2014, 06:14:47 PM
Does anyone know why or when the change of the axle bracket came to play on the Second Design - Rectangular Radius Rod. I've seen two versions, one have a press mark and the other having a hole drilled just above the side dimples? I'm surmising a June of 67 change.
 I assume the square was needed to handle the larger engine torque and also the additional snubber bracket added as a means to limit the rears travel due to spring wind. As for a transition period I don't know when. We can only get a rough approximate from the dates within the assembly manual but that's not exact when it hit the production floor.
  The two Camaros I have with original rears are one 'BJ' rear (3:07) stamp dated 0404 for a LOS 4B (April 13th per UOIT) dated trim tag and that has the round bar with no holes provisioned for an additional bracket. That car has the L35 w/TH400. The other rear is a 'QK' (3:31) stamp dated 0331 for a NOR 5B dated trim tag and that has the square bar with the additional bracket for the snubber. That car has the L35 w/4 speed.

Mike
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: luv2sixty9 on May 21, 2014, 07:01:35 PM
Mike,
Thats not what I'm asking. I'm referencing cosmetic looks on the bracket welded on the axle tube for the square bar.  I've seen some with press marks and another with a hole on the backside of the bracket. It can be viewed on this link       http://www.camaros.org/radiusrod.shtml
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: luv2sixty9 on May 21, 2014, 07:05:55 PM
On the lower pictures; first picture you can see the circular press marks just below the side notches. And on the last picture you can see the factory hole just above the side notches. Thats what I'm asking about.
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: Mike S on May 21, 2014, 07:11:39 PM
 I see the hole now....its dark in the picture where you can't notice it unless you know it's there.
 I'll check my car when I get home to see if it has that lone hole in the back.

Mike
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: Mike S on May 21, 2014, 08:50:43 PM
 Here is a picture of the 'BJ' rear dated 0404 on the '67 04B LOS L35 w/TH400 transmission.
This has the round radius rod and you can see this has the hole in the rear.
I looked at the 'QK' rear dated 0331 and this has the square rod w/stop bracket. There is no hole on that axle tube bracket.
It would be interesting what the hole was for. Maybe to hold and/or strategically place the bracket on the tube prior to welding?
Could be an interesting poll to add to the CRG article.

Maybe something like:
Date   Code     Radius Rod        Rear Hole
                    Round/Square         Y/N
___________________________________
0331   QK        Square                   N
0404   BJ         Round                    Y
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: luv2sixty9 on May 22, 2014, 01:10:28 AM
Yes, it would! Come on guys let us know..
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: Jon Mello on May 23, 2014, 04:58:15 AM
0126  QL     Square      No hole
0303  PJ      Square      Hole
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: Mike S on May 23, 2014, 01:38:45 PM
Sorting on date:

Date   Code     Radius Rod        Rear Hole
                    Round/Square         Y/N
___________________________________
0126   QL         Square                 N
0303   PJ          Square                 Y
0331   QK         Square                 N
0404   BJ          Round                  Y
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: Mike S on May 23, 2014, 01:53:58 PM
Jon,

  First, thanks for adding to the research.
I think I see a pattern already between the bracket with the hole vs. the one without it.
From what I see in the CRQ report pictures and on my 2 cars is the one with the hole also has a stepped 'notch' in the very rear of the bracket on the bottom.
The bracket without the hole is flat along that rear edge. Can you confirm if yours are that way too? That would make it sound like there were possibly two suppliers of that part or a change in the way it was stamped and no other meaning for the existence of that hole.

Thank you,
Mike
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: Jon Mello on May 23, 2014, 07:10:08 PM
You're welcome, Mike.  I looked at the axles again and they match up with your observations.
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: MO on May 24, 2014, 05:31:28 PM
0320 PU Square Hole
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: Mike S on May 24, 2014, 05:39:10 PM
Date   Code     Radius Rod        Rear Hole
                    Round/Square         Y/N
___________________________________
0126   QL         Square                 N
0303   PJ          Square                 Y
0320   PU         Square                 Y
0331   QK         Square                 N
0404   BJ          Round                  Y
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: VHX032 on May 27, 2014, 06:16:06 PM
And for some reason the Firebird apparently used an "I-Beam" section (a couple on eBay right now).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-1968-1969-Firebird-Trams-Am-Camaro-Factory-Traction-Bar-10-12-Bolt-P-SIDE/151309410470?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222008%26algo%3DSIC.MOTORS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D22854%26meid%3D7200708986215261526%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D9833%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D151309410470&rt=nc
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: Mark on May 27, 2014, 06:35:58 PM
Yes they did, and they used two of them on an axle.
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on May 27, 2014, 08:49:48 PM
And for some reason the Firebird apparently used an "I-Beam" section (a couple on eBay right now).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-1968-1969-Firebird-Trams-Am-Camaro-Factory-Traction-Bar-10-12-Bolt-P-SIDE/151309410470?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222008%26algo%3DSIC.MOTORS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D22854%26meid%3D7200708986215261526%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D9833%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D151309410470&rt=nc

Sold 5-27-14 for $325.00

Paul
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: luv2sixty9 on May 29, 2014, 02:02:58 PM
I have seen Birds with the square bar also.
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: little_hoss on July 24, 2014, 01:24:04 AM
Does anyone know if the front bracket and the plate welded to the body are the same on a firebird as on a camaro? Looking at the one eBay the bracket does look similar.
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: Jon Mello on July 24, 2014, 01:30:15 AM
Does anyone know if the front bracket and the plate welded to the body are the same on a firebird as on a camaro? Looking at the one eBay the bracket does look similar.

Yes, those pieces are the same.
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: little_hoss on July 25, 2014, 11:36:06 PM
Didn't know that! Thanks! I found a firebird in the junkyard last year that still had the radius rod assembly on it. Going to go this weekend to see if it's still there.
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: Mike S on July 25, 2014, 11:41:19 PM
 I thought those plates are now in reproduction.

Mike
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: little_hoss on July 25, 2014, 11:47:57 PM
I don't know. I've seen the brackets and radius rods though so I would imagine they are. Anyone know who has them? I am also going to look for parts for my '68 C-10. Just going to have a fun Saturday  ;D
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: little_hoss on July 26, 2014, 12:03:54 AM
Yep, you're correct. Just saw all the brackets and plate for sale on the Rick's Camaro website.
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: bc69 on May 02, 2016, 09:50:01 PM
12C RSSS L48 with only old style bracket on QK1215G Diff
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: Vince on September 15, 2016, 06:46:25 PM
Kurt,  I recently acquired a 1967 SS 350 (RS package also) with a Powerglide trans. 

01D build date
no radius rod
2nd design axle bracket; no body bracket, just the 2 bolts coming thru the floor
VIN is 124377N178723
rear axle is QK 0120 G
unfortunately I have no documentation for it

Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: KurtS on October 19, 2016, 05:11:11 AM
Thanks Vince. btw, Your car was on ebay back in 2006 in PA, needing restored.

That's good detail - I don't think we've really chased down the changeover to the 2nd design axle bracket.

Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: Vince on October 20, 2016, 05:47:56 PM
Thanks Kurt for the info on my car.  I knew it was owned at some time in the past in PA.  I was told that was the second owner.  The third owner restored it in MO, and I bought it from him.  So as far as I know I am the fourth owner.  I had tried to find info about the original owner but to no avail.  The NCRS shipping report only shows it going to the Cleveland Zone Office; no original delivery dealer is listed.   
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: 67jeffreyt on December 12, 2016, 07:08:56 PM
I have a 67 SS/RS with 3.55 12 bolt posi with round radius rod.  01C on build date.  Car is 350 with 4 speed. 7N175730 vin
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: LeeH on October 19, 2020, 03:37:47 AM
Build date: first week of April 67
Powertrain: L35 396/TH400
Rear axle: PC 12 bolt 3.31 ratio
Early radius rod
Title: Re: 1967 Camaro radius rod research
Post by: KurtS on October 20, 2020, 03:02:28 AM
What's the stamped date on the axle?