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« on: December 03, 2007, 03:47:40 AM »
Hi Everyone, I purchased a 1967 Camaro RS Convertible in June of 1978 from the original owner. It was mostly original with a second paint job that was well worn and a newer (at the time) 350 2 barrel carb engine. I drove the car for the first year then started a complete restoration. Over the next couple of years I gutted the entire car and had it sandblasted (except the outer flat body panels). I primed the whole car and painted everything except the outer body panels. I completed all the bodywork except the installation of the right rear quarter panel. I have a replacement panel ready to be installed. I rebuilt the front suspension with new springs, ball joints, shocks and many other new parts. Installed all new brake and fuel lines. I found an original 1967 Camaro 327 210 hp engine that I rebuilt and installed. I ran it for about a half hour. I then put the car in storage for over 20 years without working on it. I recently brought it home and it is now in my garage where I see it everyday. I’m now thinking of starting work on it again. I recently purchased a package from GM Canada Vintage Vehicle Services. After I gave them the VIN they gave me the following information about my car.
Vehicle: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Trim: 760 Black
Paint: C – Ermine White
Top: 2 - Black
Production Plant: Norwood, OH
Production Date: January 4, 1967
Shipping Date: January 5, 1967
Model Number: 12467 – V8 convertible
Engine: 327 CID 210 HP 2bbl Turbo Fire V8
Dealer: Central Chevrolet Ltd. Toronto
Number Imported
For Sale in Canada
(same model no. only) 1,325
Options:
A31 Window Electric Control
C05 Folding Top
C06 Folding Top Power Lift
D55 Front Compartment Floor Console
G80 Limited Slip Differential
J50 Brakes: Vacuum Power
M35 Transmission: Powerglide Automatic (2 Speed)
N40 Power Steering
P01 Wheel Trim Cover
P58 Tire: 7.35-14-4 PR – HWY – W/WALL
U63 Radio: AM Pushbutton
V48 Engine Coolant – Increased Protection (Antifreeze)
Z22 Package: Rally Sport (RS)
Z23 Interior Décor Package
This information matches up with everything I know about the car. I am now trying to decide whether to restore it back to the condition and options it originally had when it came off the assembly line or restore it to the way I want it. I’m not talking about any custom work. I want to keep it in a condition that it could have been ordered as. I want to change the colour to a different factory colour, add a few options I collected over the years such as factory cruise control, fold down rear seat and a remote driver’s side mirror. One option I am surprised that it doesn’t have is the custom interior. Since it needs an entire new interior I would like to make it custom.
What do you guys think? Would it affect the value of the car if I made these changes? I don’t plan on selling it any time soon but I would like to keep the value up just in case I decide to sell it. The original engine was a V1230ME and the engine I installed in it is a V0525ME. Not exactly a matching date for a 12E built car. All other numbers and dates match. I plan to use the car as a good weather summer car and maybe show it at some local car shows. Thanks for you input.