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Originality / Re: 1968 RS Convertible with special-order two-tone interior - RARE FIND?

« on: January 25, 2006, 01:30:31 AM »

Pics of the reveal molding:

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Originality / Re: 1968 RS Convertible with special-order two-tone interior - RARE FIND?

« on: January 25, 2006, 01:27:17 AM »

Hi Jeff - thanks for the reply!

Glad to see another pic of an Ash Gold with white top.  Nice car!

By the way, not sure if you can tell by the picture I have above but the chrome reveal molding that goes around the back end of car (between the convertible top and trunk) has snaps for the boot convertible top cover to attach to.

This is not factory original and I'm having a tough time finding a reproduction.  Any ideas?  Since I'm puting the top back to original white, I need a new boot, and the new boots have clips - not snaps. 

Thanks again for the feedback!

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Originality / Re: 1968 RS Convertible with special-order two-tone interior - RARE FIND?

« on: January 20, 2006, 01:23:25 AM »

Well, I tore apart the interior and brought it to a reputable upholsterer and his opinion is that it was done post factory.  I also tore the black carpet out and just this morning found a nickle sized piece of gold carpet. 

Guess that says it all.  Not original.  I'm planning to put it back to original, which is Ivy Gold interior. 

Also - the top is convertible black now, but the cowl tag says it should be white.  I've been thinking of going back to the white top as well, thinking there's several Ash Gold with black tops around but none with white. 

This would bring it back to original - and add a touch of class.  Won't look very masculine, but hey - it's a survivor!

36k original, documented miles, with matching engine code...!

Feedback welcomed.

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Maintenance / Re: Driver's side door stuck shut..

« on: January 07, 2006, 10:33:34 PM »

I got it unstuck - had to pull the interior anyway, so when I pulled the driver side door panel I jimmy'd the lock mechanism inside the door and it came open.  Looks like it's busted so will need to pick up new one.

thanks to all who responded.

'68 RS -

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Originality / Re: 1968 RS Convertible with special-order two-tone interior - RARE FIND?

« on: December 31, 2005, 10:55:25 PM »

wrong picture - here's the correct one:

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Originality / Re: 1968 RS Convertible with special-order two-tone interior - RARE FIND?

« on: December 31, 2005, 10:53:17 PM »

Hi John,

It's gold on the outside, no stripes.  Since I can't find the protecto-plate or build sheet I'm thinking of adding the "bumble bee" stripe around the nose.  Otherwise, it's solid gold.

I may keep the carpet black to offer a contrast, but I've got an expert coming to look it over on Monday and may contract him to give it that extra TLC that it needs to really dress it up.

Here's another snapshot of the exterior.  You'll see I need to get the wheels back to orig as well, but for now they look pretty cool.

Thanks for taking the time to give me some feedback.  I've been searching for a nice Camaro for about 5 years now, but in general I'm new to this.

Happy New Year!

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Originality / Re: 1968 RS Convertible with special-order two-tone interior - RARE FIND?

« on: December 31, 2005, 07:38:13 PM »

John - is your carpeting black or gold? 

Thanks,
Don

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Maintenance / Driver's side door stuck shut..

« on: December 30, 2005, 08:39:20 PM »

Anyone figure out how to open a stuck driver's side door?  The thumb button to open the door from the outside is also stuck in the "open" position, but the door won't open.

Any pointers appreciated.

Thanks -

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Originality / Re: 1968 RS Convertible with special-order two-tone interior - RARE FIND?

« on: December 30, 2005, 02:33:07 PM »

The trim tag says the interior should be gold (722) - that's it. 

So if it is the case that the guy "customized" the interior, should I go back to all gold for the door panels, seats and carpet?  Notice he put black carpet on the kick panels as well.

Can either of you suggest where to go to get OER replacement panels and carpet.  Starting with fresh panels would allow me to get rid of the speakers as well, so not really all is lost.

Thanks again.

Don

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Originality / 1968 RS Convertible with special-order two-tone interior - RARE FIND?

« on: December 30, 2005, 03:00:22 AM »

I've got a 1968 RS Convertible with two-tone interior - the seats and door panels are gold with black accent.  The very upper portion of the door panels are black (by the door lock) but the rest of the door panel is gold.  The seats are gold in the center (about 18" wide), with black surrounding the rest of the seat.  Back seat and rear side panels are the same.

The car was built in Los Angeles, and I was told the interior was special ordered.  Noone I've spoken to (Rick's Firstgen, Classicindustries, etc..) has much knowledge of this option.  I don't have the protecto-plate and have yet to search for the build sheet, so I'm SOL until I find it.  One person at Classicindustries did say they knew of this special order interior and said it was very rare.

Would appreciate any help - this is kind of driving me nuts.  I just got the car a month ago and want to begin restorations.



Thanks,
Don

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Originality / Re: interior door color question

« on: December 30, 2005, 02:49:56 AM »

Rod,

I've got a 1968 RS Convertible with two-tone interior - the seats and door panels are gold with black accent.  As you implied below, the top part of the door panels are a different color.  In my case they're black on top but the rest of the door panel is gold.  The seats are gold in the center (about 18" wide), with black surrounding the rest of the seat.

The car was built in Los Angeles, and I was told the interior was special ordered.  Everyone I've spoken to (Rick's Firstgen, Classicindustries, etc..) says this two-tone interior was not an option and must have been done after production.  I don't have the protecto-plate and have yet to search for the build sheet, so I'm SOL for now - unless you can state that you've got something similar.

One person at Classicindustries said they knew of this special order interior and said it was very rare.

Thanks,
Don