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Originality / Re: 1968 Floor Mats

« on: July 31, 2019, 09:03:49 PM »

Thanks, Ed.  See the link below:

https://www.rickscamaros.com/camaro-rubber-floor-mats-with-bowtie-logo-show-correct-1967-1969.html

And here's Camaro Central's link, for a little less:

https://www.camarocentral.com/1967_1972_Camaro_Floor_Mats_Set_Front_and_Rear_p/int-82.htm

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Originality / 1968 Floor Mats

« on: July 31, 2019, 08:56:21 PM »

I'm nearing completion of restoring my late brother's 1968 Camaro SS396 and am looking into correct floor mats for it.  It came with a standard black interior, and it appears to me it would have had black rubber floor mats with the bowtie on them.  Can anyone confirm this for me, and guide me to a good source from which to purchase the mats?  Ecklers has a set for $182, but I was hoping to find a more affordable source.

Thanks for any help you can give!!

Curtis

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Originality / Re: 1968 Camaro SS Antenna Location

« on: July 18, 2019, 02:36:01 PM »

Thank you guys for the help.  With your information I was able to determine the antenna was on the front.

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Originality / 1968 Camaro SS Antenna Location

« on: July 18, 2019, 02:59:47 AM »

I'm rebuilding a 1968 Camaro SS and am wondering what factors determine if the car originally had a front or rear antenna.

Thank you for any assistance you can provide me.

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Originality / Re: 1968 LeMans Blue Paint Code

« on: May 20, 2019, 01:18:38 AM »

It is the formula I am looking for, I should have been more clear.  I have looked at several Camaros that are said to be painted Lemans Blue, but there are obvious differences between them.  I'm just trying to get as close to the actual/original LeMans Blue as I can.  Attached is a picture of the initial sections that have been painted.  I know pictures online are not always clearly representative of the actual, but I thought I'd include it for reference.  The color doesn't look quite right to me, but I thought I'd get the opinions and input of those much more familiar with this than I am.

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Originality / 1968 LeMans Blue Paint Code

« on: May 19, 2019, 03:41:05 AM »

I'm trying to verify the correct paint code or formula for LeMans Blue for my 1968 Camaro.  I would appreciate any assistance with this.  I have seen several "LeMans Blue" Camaros, but the paint color appears to vary car-to-car.

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Originality / Re: 1968 SS Radio Speakers

« on: April 08, 2019, 01:39:12 AM »

Thanks for all your help and suggestions, I will definitely look into them.

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Originality / Re: 1968 SS Radio Speakers

« on: April 08, 2019, 12:38:05 AM »

My plan is to take the car to local car shows, not really to be judged, but I am trying to get it as close to factory as possible.  I've had several people tell me to go with a modern radio that "looks" like a factory one, but the modern radios I have found don't look at all like the real ones.

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Originality / Re: 1968 SS Radio Speakers

« on: April 06, 2019, 03:11:49 AM »

Thanks for your help.  I'm restoring the car and that is one of several radios I had to choose from, and it was the closest date wise.  The kick panels do not have cutouts for speakers, so I'm assuming that four speakers is not an option for me.  From what you're saying, it sounds like one speaker in the front and one speaker in the back might be my best option for decent sound in the car (and also an option that might have come from the factory).

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Originality / 1968 SS Radio Speakers

« on: April 05, 2019, 09:40:27 PM »

I'm sure I am making this more difficult than it actually is, and have looked into it without finding definite answers/guidelines.  But can someone guide me to what front and rear speakers my 1968 SS Camaro would have had from the factory?  And would there have been one or two rear speakers?  Attached are pictures of the radio.

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Originality / Re: 1968 Camaro Seat Lever?

« on: February 05, 2019, 06:58:23 PM »

Thanks, Ed.  I had the same thought as you about trusting him, but I'm hoping I just misunderstood his question.  When he said "what goes here" probably he meant "what trim piece goes here".

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Originality / Re: 1968 Camaro Seat Lever?

« on: February 05, 2019, 05:37:03 PM »

Thanks, the guy restoring my seats sent the picture asking me what goes on it, and that makes sense now.  Is there any type of trim or finishing piece that goes over it after the seat is installed?

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Originality / 1968 Camaro Seat Lever?

« on: February 05, 2019, 04:50:47 PM »

Is the circled round peg on the attached picture for a seat recline lever?  And whatever it is for, could someone guide me to the part that goes on the peg?

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Originality / 1968 Camaro Radio, Modern with Original Look

« on: January 28, 2019, 10:18:30 PM »

I'm looking for recommendations on sources an original-looking, modern radio for my 1968 Camaro SS.  I have looked at Classic Car Stereos, and while they look nice, they don't have the same look as the original.  I have done internet searches, and searched CRG, but have not had any luck.

I do have the original radio, but I am going to leave it out after the in-progress restoration and put in a more modern radio.

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Originality / Re: 68 Factory Gauge Question

« on: November 17, 2018, 11:30:17 PM »

The spoiler was confirmed to have originally been on the car by the pictures we recently found.  This made me very happy as I really like the look of the car with it!!