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Originality / Re: 1968 SS 396 Correct Badge Location?

« on: October 02, 2019, 08:00:47 PM »

I asked my restore guy for a straight on picture, and I'll post it when I get it.  Thanks for your pictures, that car looks great!!  If you could provide a closer picture of the 396 badge, that would be great.  I'd like to get this right before I start taking it to shows.

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Originality / 1968 SS 396 Correct Badge Location?

« on: October 02, 2019, 07:39:39 PM »

I wanted to check with others/experts on the location of the 396 badge on the attached 1968 SS 396.  It appears to me to be a little low, but my restoration guy used a template and says this is the location per the template.  I checked some online pictures, and they all seem to have it a little higher on the stripe.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!!

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Originality / Re: Sun Visor Tip & Bushing Colors

« on: September 18, 2019, 08:02:41 PM »

Thank you!!

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Originality / Sun Visor Tip & Bushing Colors

« on: September 18, 2019, 03:30:05 AM »

I am restoring a 1968 SS with standard black interior, what color would the sun visor tip & bushing have been when it came from the factory?  I thought they would both be black, but I'm not seeing a set for sale with both items being black.

I appreciate any help you can give.

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Originality / Re: 1968 Norwood Trunk Paint Color

« on: August 25, 2019, 11:54:20 PM »

He didn't give specifics on the documentation, just that what he found said it was originally gray/white, even painting it that way.  He is now going to repaint it the correct colors.

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Originality / Re: 1968 Norwood Trunk Paint Color

« on: August 25, 2019, 04:57:04 AM »

Prior to me posting this question, my restoration guy had actually found some documentation stating it should be the gray/white, but it's obvious you guys have proven it is aqua/black.  Thank you so much!!!

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Originality / Re: 1968 Norwood Trunk Paint Color

« on: August 23, 2019, 04:38:58 PM »

My understanding is that the Norwood plant used gray/white spatter until approx. mid year, with mine being late May '68 I'm not sure which side of the gray/white changed to aqua/blue line it was on.  Is there any information that is somewhat clear about when the switch was made?

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Originality / 1968 Norwood Trunk Paint Color

« on: August 23, 2019, 03:45:41 PM »

What was the factory color of the interior trunk paint on a 05D 1968 SS Norwood Camaro?  I believe it was gray/white spatter paint, but have not been able to find confirmation.

Thanks for any help you can give.

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Originality / Re: 1968 Floor Mats

« on: August 10, 2019, 04:13:18 AM »

The mats in the link below appear to me to be very similar to the ones in the pictures of the originals and the mats in the Chevy advertisement previously listed in this topic.  Please let me know your thoughts and if I am missing something before I place an order.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bowtie-Floor-Mats-Black-GM-Licensed-Chevelle-Camaro-Impala-Nova-4pc-bow-tie/370838953239?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D5a286be64d734a04a20aa062097b0457%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D273606333781%26itm%3D370838953239%26pg%3D2481888&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Abcd8bc23-b4c8-11e9-a227-74dbd1802fce%7Cparentrq%3A500ae35d16c0acc3f4534b7affeeda9d%7Ciid%3A1

Thanks,

Curtis

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Originality / Re: 1968 SS396 Thermostat Housing Finish

« on: August 06, 2019, 06:03:29 PM »

Thanks for the help, guys.  I looked at a lot of pictures and it was a mixture of bare and paint.

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Originality / Re: 1968 SS396 Thermostat Housing Finish

« on: August 06, 2019, 01:57:45 AM »

325 hp

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Originality / 1968 SS396 Thermostat Housing Finish

« on: August 06, 2019, 01:45:20 AM »

What was the factory finish on the thermostat housing of a 1968 SS396 engine, bare aluminum or Chevy orange paint?


Curtis

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Originality / Re: 1968 Floor Mats

« on: August 02, 2019, 09:48:49 PM »

Those look good, Mike.  Thanks for posting the link.

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Originality / 1968 396 w/ AC; Fan & Clutch Help Needed

« on: August 01, 2019, 04:41:22 PM »

I have a 1968 SS396 with air conditioning and am attempting to determine the correct fan and clutch to use on it.  I did some research on this site, and believe the fan could be 3789562 or 3931002 (most likely 3789562), and that the clutch could be 3916139, 3916140, or 5329100.

I guess another question is if I would just need a 4-blade fan without a clutch?

I am a novice at this, and just want to make sure I have the correct parts on the car.  So any help/guidance would be greatly appreciated!!!


Curtis

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Originality / Re: 1968 Floor Mats

« on: August 01, 2019, 02:37:54 AM »

Do you know if all 1968 Camaros came with floor mats, or was it an option?  If an option, was it a common one?