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Originality / Dealer Service Door Jamb Tag

« on: June 21, 2021, 03:11:40 AM »

Hi Camaro Experts -

Does anyone know if the dealer service door jamb tag (see attached photo) was installed on all 1968 Camaros?  Did all dealerships install these or were they only used by a small number?  I wanted to check to see if it would be factory incorrect for a 1968 Camaro not to have one on the driver's side door jamb.

Many thanks.  gwp4 

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Originality / 4-Way Emergency Flasher Knob - 1968 Camaro

« on: June 14, 2021, 02:31:34 AM »

Hi First Gen Camaro Experts:

I'm having some trouble installing a chrome emergency 4-way flasher pull knob (GM 398165) (first photo), which I believe is factory correct for a standard model base 327/210 1968 Camaro coupe. However, I've attached another photo (second one) of a black knob.  Did GM use the chrome knob on Z28, SS, RS models and the black one on base model Camaros?  Also, the chrome knob has a screw on the end (see third photo) and my original steering column also has a screw coming out from the column (see fourth photo).  I'm not sure exactly how the knob is installed on the steering column.  Should one of the screws be removed?  Greatly appreciate any assistance.  gwp4

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Originality / Proper Location Factory Engine Compartment Decals

« on: June 07, 2021, 02:29:02 AM »

Hello fellow First Gen Camaro owners/experts:

I'm getting to the point in the restoration process of adding engine compartment decals to my 1968 Camaro 327/210 hp 3-spd no a/c with an A.I.R. factory-installed emission system.  The car was assembled in mid-May 1968 in Norwood, OH.  I've attached a couple of old photos of how the engine compartment looked before the restoration.  I can make out the air cleaner decals, but am having a harder time with the anti-freeze thermostat and emissions decals.  Did the factory put the anti-freeze thermostat decal on the radiator fan shroud in the middle near the engine and the emission decal on the radiator support bar on the driver's side?  I can barely make out what could be the thermostat and emission decals in the photos. 

Any help from the Camaro experts would be greatly appreciated.  Many thanks.  gwp4

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Originality / License Plate Mounting Hardware

« on: May 30, 2021, 06:51:46 PM »

Hi First-Gen Camaro enthusiasts:

I have a 1968 standard base model Camaro 327/210 hp manual trans LF7 and would like to hear if any of the experts on the site can provide some good information on factory correct license plate hardware for the front and rear plates.  I've researched it a little and surfaced the photo in the first attachment.  I think that kit is correct.  The screws are p/n 3875313, but I'm not sure of the retainer.  However, I've only been able to find the retainers contained in the second photo.  Did anyone have any luck finding the correct retainers, which are shown in the first photo?  Assuming they're correct.
Many thanks.  gwp4

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Originality / Factory Correct Air Cleaner Decal

« on: May 27, 2021, 04:23:32 AM »

Hello First Gen Camaro drivers:

I have a 1968 Camaro 327/210 hp 2bbl and want to get it back to original.  I found two air cleaner decals for 1968 Camaro's and can't figure out which one is factory correct.  One has GM part number 6424425 and the other has GM part number 6424492.  Anyone have any expertise in this area?  I've attached a photo of the two decals.

Many thanks.  gwp4

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General Discussion / Rochester 2 Jet Carburetor Spring

« on: April 23, 2021, 02:04:52 AM »

Hi Camaro Experts -

I need some help fellow Camaro drivers.  I have an original 2 bbl Rochester carburetor 2 Jet 7028101 C8 CG (see attached photo) and am looking to replace the spring in the attached photo.  Does anyone know where I might find one (original or aftermarket) or have one for sale?  The car is a standard base model 1968 Camaro with a 327/210 hp SB 3-spd no ac.  Many thanks.  Tommy68

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General Discussion / Floorboard Coating

« on: March 31, 2021, 01:41:28 AM »

Hi Camaro Experts -

I'm restoring my standard base model 1968 Camaro back to it's original condition and have a question about the floorboards.  Did GM ever use any coating or rust preventer on them?  Also, I'm wondering if I should put a rust preventer primer on the boards with a top coat on top to try and keep the rust away.  Anyone have any positive experiences with Master Series or Eastwood Rust Encapsulator? Are they close to what GM might have used back in 68?  Or would straight epoxy do the trick?  Look forward to comments and recommendations.  Many thanks.  gwp4 

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Originality / Headliner Insulation Query

« on: February 26, 2021, 07:37:13 PM »

Hi First Gen Camaro Owners:

I'm restoring my 1968 Camaro standard base model coupe 327/210 hp 3-speed back to it's original condition.  I'm curious if the factory used any headliner insulation before the headliner was actually installed.  I'm not referring to headliner sound proofing material.  I appreciate any responses.  Thanks.  gwp4

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General Discussion / Bumble Bee Stripe D91 Query

« on: February 25, 2021, 05:50:09 AM »

Hi First Gen Camaro Drivers:

Can anyone confirm that the D91 Bumble Bee Stripe or Front Access Band (GM name) was in the same location for both 1967 and 1968 Camaro models?  I doubt GM would have changed the location from one model year to the next.  There seem to be several different variations and some stripes even go down below the bumper, which I believe is not factory correct.  It seems the stock D91 stripes actually appear to stop at the top of the bumper. 

Many thanks.  gwp4

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Originality / Floor Mounted Clock

« on: February 19, 2021, 12:24:14 AM »

Hi Camaro experts:

I'm restoring my 1968 standard base-model Camaro with 327 3-spd back to its original condition.  I have a hole in the carpeting just in front of the shifter (see first photo) and was told by the original owner several years ago that it was for a floor-mounted clock (second photo).  I purchased a clock for a 1968 Camaro (see third photo) and am wondering if it's correct for the car since I'm not sure floor-mounted clocks came with manual transmissions.  Also, did some floor-mounted clocks come with bezels (fourth photo) and others didn't? Finally, who sells install kits for the floor mounted clocks and where can it be repaired?  Many thanks for any assistance.  gwp4 

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General Discussion / Recommendation for an Enclosed Vehicle Transport

« on: February 15, 2021, 02:17:31 AM »

Hello -

Can anyone recommend a reputable vehicle transport company to move my 68 Camaro in an enclosed trailer from Northern Virginia to Hampstead, MD?  The distance is about 87 miles one-way. 

Many thanks.  gwp4

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General Discussion / Sound Deadener

« on: January 12, 2021, 11:47:04 PM »

Hi folks -

I'd like to keep my 1968 Camaro as stock as possible for judging purposes.  However, I'm getting suggestions to put some sound deadener in the car to make it a little quieter.  I'm hesitant because I believe it didn't come from the factory with any (as far as I know).  It's a noisy car, but it really doesn't seem to bother me.  Did Chevy use any sound deadener back in 1968 or was the jute on the back of the carpeting the best they could do.  If any one recommends a sound deadener I'd like to get some suggestions on the various makes (a lot out there).  I've heard of Dynamat, Second Skin, Hushmat and Fatmat are popular. Maybe one that's thin and not noticeable under the carpeting might work.  However, Fatmat seems to have some problems in warmer climates and I've read that people have complained it smells like asphalt.  In any case, welcome comments from the first-gen Camaro experts who frequent this forum.  gwp4

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General Discussion / 1968 Camaro Parking Brake Pedal Assembly Rubber Stopper

« on: December 31, 2020, 11:37:14 PM »

Hi First-Gen Camaro Experts -

I'm trying to identify/get a GM part number for a rubber stopper that the pedal on the parking brake assembly hits up against when the handle is pulled to release.  It also keeps the pedal from coming up to high.  I have a 1968 Camaro base model 327/210 2bbl with a standard interior and May 1968 production date.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks.  gwp4

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Originality / Brake Master Cylinder Manual Drum Cover Color

« on: November 28, 2020, 05:37:36 PM »

Hi first-gen Camaro experts:

I have a 1968 Camaro 327/210 hp with manual drum brakes all around.  The brake master cylinder has casting number 5452310 with "D76" and "256" or "258" stamped on the side of the cylinder.  Can anyone tell me the factory correct color for the brake lid and securing bar?  Many thanks.  gwp4

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Decoding/Numbers / Question on Master Brake Cylinder Codes

« on: August 03, 2020, 04:04:42 AM »

Hello First-Gen Camaro Experts -

I'm looking for a little help decoding the numbers on my master brake cylinder (mbc) which I thought was original to the car, but now I'm not so sure.  The car was manufactured/assembled at the Norwood, Ohio plant on May 14, 1968 and is a base model 327 3-spd Camaro with manual drum brakes all around.  I can make out a "D76" and "256" on the cylinder.  The casting number "5452310 Y" is clearly stamped on the cylinder.  I'm not sure what the D76 and 256 signify although I believe they might be the foundry pattern number and Julian date code.  I also think the correct application code should be "BS" for a 1968 drum brake master cylinder, but I can't make-out the stamp on the cylinder.  Perhaps 50 years has done some damage to the location.  Any help in determining whether the mcb is actually correct for the car and decoding the numbers would be greatly appreciated.  Many thanks.  gwp4