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This is one that in my opinion should have made it into production.  There is nothing quite like a big block First Generation Camaro.  :)

Note the mirror, special stripes, front end details and rear deck lid details. 

More pics in this thread from an earlier CRG post.
http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=12235.msg101341#msg101341

I think Bill knows more about this car, so hopefully he will chime in.

Credit for photos to GM.

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The following information is from a Chevrolet New Release

CHEVROLET'S CAMARO CARIBE

The Camaro Caribe, a Chevrolet design study car exemplifying a sportsman's "dream pickup" in Super Sport form, will be a featured display of the Rod and Custom Show to be held at the Toledo Sports Arena March 7 through 9. . .

Highlights of the Caribe are:
-- A five-foot long pickup box with soft palomino vinyl sidewalls and teak wood floor planks covering four storage wells.
-- A between-seats console extension containing a hot beverage dispenser and cup storage.
-- An aerodynamic roll bar, immediately behind the seats, to control air flow and reduce passenger wind-buffeting.
Other equipment includes: A 396-cubic inch V8 with fully synchronized 4-speed manual transmission and Positraction rear axle; 15-inch aluminum wheels and wide oval tires with brushed aluminum inserts; recessed jet-type front air intake containing small high intensity lamps; rear-mounted lamps flashing at high frequency to provide unusually arresting stop signal; low, header-less windshield supported by narrow pillars; a passenger compartment finished in palomino and ivory vinyls, rich wood accents and charcoal black carpeting; and an exterior color best described as "really red."

Photos and information - credit to GM

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The following information is from a news release from CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION

DETROIT - Already riding high on a wave of popularity, Chevrolet's sporty Camaro is sure to make another big splash with a new auto show version. The "idea car" is a remodeled version of a Camaro SS 350 convertible and was designed specially to demonstrate the car's versatility as a sports-type vehicle. Called the Camaro Waikiki, it is "tailored" for specific use by the sun and surf set.

"The idea is that the Camaro is more than just transportation," said a spokesman for the Chevrolet section which designed the display car. Among the Waikiki's many eye-catching features are a removable surfboard carrier which is attached to the body and extended rear lamps that are green when the driver's foot is on the gas pedal, amber when he takes it off and red when he applies the brake. Side marker lamps are on the front fenders and rear quarter panels. Side-view mirrors are attached to both sides.

Special head lamps are fitted into the teak wood-bar grille.

Teak wood panels running full-length along the sides complement the bright yellow finish above and okra-colored body panels below.

Fifteen-inch G-70 tires are mounted on its wire wheels.


Credit for photos and information to GM.

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Promotional Events and Concept Cars / Clay models - early development
« on: March 05, 2019, 05:02:27 AM »
As mentioned in the Early Designs thread, clay models were an important part of the initial designs.

Here are two more clay models. Neither one made it into actual production. 

Picture 1 is a from 1965, a Camaro Nomad.

Picture 2 is from July 14, 1966 - on the left is a Camaro 2 Seater.  Clay models could only stay outside a short time in the Detroit summer heat. Notice the regular Camaro, possibly a pilot car, in the right side of the image. 

Photos and information - credit to GM.

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Promotional Events and Concept Cars / Early Designs
« on: March 05, 2019, 02:42:50 AM »
I coordinated this post with Kurt.  We will add pics as time allows.

Here are some pics of early designs of the Camaro.  After early designs on paper, clay models were often used to get a better feel of what the car would look like.

XP-836
The first photo is from November, 1964. Chevy Studio showed this clay model concept car which would become the Camaro. The clay model was badged with one of the early names consider for the project - "Panther".  There were several different renditions/designs through the years for the XP-836. This basic design would eventually be used for the 1970 Malibu/Chevelle. 

The second photo is another version of XP-836, also from 1964.

Photos and information - credit to GM.


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1969 - Orphans / 9N641383 Muncie M20
« on: January 15, 2019, 12:28:37 AM »
One of the members here (Emo1956) has your M20 Muncie transmission. 

VIN either 124379N641383 or 124679N641383


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Original Cars and Details / 1969 interior details - Sep 1969 car
« on: December 28, 2018, 02:42:59 AM »
Pics are from a 15,000 mile car. Built 09D of 1969.

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General Discussion / Pics for August/September 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 02:36:39 PM »
The Feature Car pics (a 68 this time) are up.  The other two pics are recycled from August 2006.  The 1967 Z28 is or was owned by Denis Gilbert, while the 69 is or was owned by Mike Angelo. That's all the information I have on the 67 and the 69 this time.

I have a Feature Car planned (nothing final yet) for October/November but after that, nothing.  If you want to try this, check this link on requirements.  Thanks!
http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=14188.msg124333#msg124333

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1968 Z28 - British Green / Black Standard Interior 05D

OK I can not find your contact information.

The information I have about your car is limited.  I have some pics and a very short write-up, but I can not find your name in my email or in my private messages.

Your car was scheduled to be the Feature Car for February and March of this year, but due to lack of information I postponed it to April and May. 

Please contact me so we can get things ironed out.

If anyone knows whose car this is, please contact them to contact me.

Bryon

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Restoration / 1967 RS/SS 396 - L35 M40 project
« on: January 27, 2018, 09:16:20 PM »
Some of you may have seen this car on CL.  It was posted for numerous cities.

A good friend sent me the listing, and after being encourage by another friend - my son and I had a discussion.  I have been looking for another car. We had downsized, getting rid of three other ongoing or future project cars in order to get one a little more special.  This one seems to fit the bill.  :)

Original color is Tahoe Turquoise and it will go back to that color.  Did not have time to get all the numbers, but will tell you what I know and update more in the future.  When we picked it up, we had a 7 hour drive to get it into safe storage at an alternate location before a blizzard hit. So I checked a few things and was satisfied enough to make the deal at that point.

Axle is original to the car, BJ coded 3.07 open 12 bolt.  Currently does have a posi carrier, but not sure on ratio.  The car has a TH400, possibly original to the car.  Engine block is a 406 casting number, possibly original to the car but pad was decked.  Again - will check all the numbers at some point in the near future.  It has been off the road since the late 90s.  One owner 1980 to 2001, previous owner to me had it from 2001 to Jan 2018 (just one week ago).

The engine was rebuilt 20 plus years ago and has less than 50 miles on it since being completely redone. Non-original rectangle port heads and low rise GM aluminum LS6 type intake.  Original disc brakes, console car, black deluxe interior.

This car needs some major love (floor work, rockers, frame rails) but it is well worth saving. Don't make any crude comments, I know it is rough.

Here is a pic from the ad.  And a few more pics after very initial cleaning of some of the interior items (drivers seat is still in the car).  Will plan to keep/preserve and restore as much of the original interior as possible. The upper part of the door panels are in decent shape but the lowers (carpet pieces) will need to be replaced. Seats will need a bit more cleaning and conditioning.

This is a car that my dad, my son, and my grandson will work on together and it will end up being my son's car.  :)  Plan is that it will take several years to complete, but hopefully can be driven by the end of the summer.

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General Discussion / Pics for the CRG homepage
« on: December 01, 2017, 05:24:30 PM »
We are always looking for pics of cars for use on the homepage.  These can either be just one picture, or we can do a Feature Car write-up.

Steve has been collecting and taking care of the pics for a long time, since about 2003. The current way of handling this is to send pics to Steve, and then he will forward them to me. Here is his contact information.   sdkar@bellsouth.net

If you want to have a Feature Car write-up, contact me.  bcm66@cox.net

Generally for a Feature Car write-up I would like the following.
1.  Cowl tag information about original colors, etc. (but I won't post the tag pic if you don't want it posted).
2.  Side view pic.
3.  Pic showing side and front of car (at an angle).
4.  Pic showing side and rear of car (at an angle).
5.  Engine bay pic(s).
6.  Pics of interior.

If you have any vintage pics, we can try to include those as well.  I generally don't like to have people in current pics, but may consider using them if they are vintage and you give permission to use them.

Pic size of 1064 x 728 is preferred.  If you can't do that, at least make the file size of each pic 1 MB or less please.  :)

If we don't get some new pics, we will start using old ones from the past.

New pics for Dec 2017 / Jan 2018 have been posted.  They are all Z28s.  Enjoy!

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Garage Talk / MCACN 2017
« on: November 25, 2017, 02:44:40 PM »
I know Jon Mello had his car at MCACN 2017, and he posted some pics in a different thread.

Anybody else want to share some pics or stories?

I may try to go next year.

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General Discussion / CRG Forum is back up!
« on: October 10, 2017, 10:49:19 PM »
Sorry for the inconvenience but things are back to normal now!!!

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Originality / Fuel Pump Plate finish
« on: July 14, 2017, 03:38:55 PM »
Looking for pics or information from original cars. If you aren't at least 99 percent sure it's original, then don't post.

Looking for the following...

1. Finish on the metal. Painted? If so what color?
2. Production year and month.
3. Vehicle Assembly plant.

Thanks!

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1968 - Orphans / 8N349104 transmission
« on: April 20, 2017, 07:36:33 PM »
Sorry if this is already listed somewhere. I searched but didn't see it.

Quote from the ad...

"Original 1968 Camaro muncie transmission with Richmond or Doug Nash M22 gears. Gears are in great shape trans spins and shifts smoothly, this transmission is a cashbox so it has no synchronizers. The case is in good shape, please look at the pictures and ask any questions before buying or making an offer."

Seller: isoldmyz69

http://m.ebay.com/itm/1968-Camaro-Muncie-Transmission-With-Doug-Nash-M22-Gears-Crashbox-/142343888029

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