Author Topic: Corvette Bronze Color Production 1968: (Read 13133 times)

fsc66 · « **on:** July 10, 2016, 12:19:39 AM »

A question was asked about how many 1968 Corvette Bronze Camaros were produced.

There were 13,488 1968 Camaros produced in "OO" Corvette Bronze

Paul Winvoices

BULLITT65 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 10, 2016, 12:53:07 AM »

Awesome info Paul, I may have been the one who asked on a previous thread. Second question, was it available option all year long for the 68 production run?

fsc66 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2016, 01:01:54 AM »

I think as Kurt replied on previous thread, it as not offered the beginning of the production year. My data does not say when it along with: JJ Rallye Green, UU Lemans Blue, ZZ British Green were introduced, however these colors are listed separately on the bottom of the page with an asterisk. notating; additions to colors above.

Paul

BULLITT65 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2016, 01:06:18 AM »

gotcha. I thought you may be privy to different info that might show the window of "limited" production for this color. 13,488 is a lot of cars, but maybe the color was only around for a short while. Had it been around longer who knows how many more would have opted for that shade. To bad they didn't have it in 69, or 67 for that matter.

cook_dw · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2016, 01:24:27 AM »

Those colors became available in Jan of 68

BULLITT65 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 10, 2016, 01:28:03 AM »

Is that the earliest known car with it? I thought a guy posted a pic of a firewall tag, about a year ago, dec or jan car with the code. So that may be what I am thinking as well Darrell.

cook_dw · « **Reply #6 on:** July 10, 2016, 01:33:20 AM »

I think I remember The thread but can't remember the info. But that would have been possible for some one in the know or at the plant level as it would take a week or 2 for dealers to get the info for consumers. But for the normal situation it was Jan of 68. Someone please correct me if my thinking is incorrect.

ZLP955 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 10, 2016, 10:22:39 AM »

Quote from: BULLITT65 on July 10, 2016, 01:28:03 AM

Is that the earliest known car with it? I thought a guy posted a pic of a firewall tag, about a year ago, dec or jan car with the code.

That guy was me:
http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=14160.0;all

fsc66 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 10, 2016, 11:06:13 AM »

12E Ran through Jan 3/4th, did you ever send away to Chevy Muscle Docs to obtain the exact build date?
https://www.chevymuscledocs.com/

Paul

ZLP955 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 10, 2016, 12:59:28 PM »

Quote from: fsc66 on July 10, 2016, 11:06:13 AM

12E Ran through Jan 3/4th, did you ever send away to Chevy Muscle Docs to obtain the exact build date?

I didn't seek the NCRS shipper report; don't own the car, just checked it out on behalf of a potential buyer.

maroman · « **Reply #10 on:** July 10, 2016, 05:58:50 PM »

LL teal blue was another late color. I've always heard them referred as " spring colors." brought out to boast sales in the spring. I have a Ferd truck with a spring color, grabber blue only available in 1970 and for a short while.

fsc66 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 10, 2016, 09:03:34 PM »

Teal Blue was not among the separately listed colors than I mentioned about. Just the 4 of them, only Blue was UU Lemans Blue.

Paul

cook_dw · « **Reply #12 on:** July 10, 2016, 09:31:20 PM »

I dont think I have ever seen a Teal Blue 68... Regardless it was available all year though...

Gars68Tux · « **Reply #13 on:** July 12, 2016, 12:10:21 AM »

I believe my parents 68 RS was Teal Blue. Here's some other examples....http://www.69pace.com/paint1968tealblue.htm

Well, 13,488 Corvette Bronze cars out of 235,147 68's total, comes out to 5.74%....just a bit more rare than the CRG estimate of 7%. Not bad.

Thanks

cook_dw · « **Reply #14 on:** July 12, 2016, 12:53:16 AM »

Since we are on color production numbers... How many Rallye Green 68's were built?

fsc66 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 12, 2016, 02:55:53 AM »

10925

Gars68Tux · « **Reply #16 on:** July 12, 2016, 07:36:54 AM »

Quote from: fsc66 on July 12, 2016, 02:55:53 AM

10925

4.64 % Rallye Green...Outstanding !

fsc66 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 12, 2016, 09:39:40 AM »

Funny thing on GM's calculations because they have a % column for all their colors, they first subtracted the number of special and prime cars from the totals, then did the calculation based on that total.

Paul

ChrisM · « **Reply #18 on:** July 12, 2016, 03:10:14 PM »

There were 13,488 1968 Camaros produced in "OO" Corvette Bronze.

Does the book have numbers for O2?

Or better yet big blocks with a/c?

Thank you for posting this. What a great reference to acquire.

fsc66 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 12, 2016, 04:16:59 PM »

Book has numbers for two-tone paint colors where applicable but not for a combination of color with vinyl or convertible top.
A/C ECL's are not listed individually.

HOT3O2 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 12, 2016, 10:15:16 PM »

Paul, Lot of great information your sharing with use. We all appreciate it. Would you happen to have information on "Special Paint" (- -) cars from 68 or 69? Thanks.

Rick

rare396bronze · « **Reply #21 on:** July 13, 2016, 01:10:00 AM »

Better yet how about corvette bronze -1 stripe delete convertible SS/RS 396 with a/c 4 speed car.

ccargo · « **Reply #22 on:** July 17, 2016, 10:51:14 PM »

I restored a pair of LOS corvette bronze cars with white vinyl tops and A/C. One was a BB RS/SS and the other SB SS and built the same week or so if I recall?

cook_dw · « **Reply #23 on:** July 18, 2016, 12:59:29 AM »

Ok.. You cant drop bombs like that and not expect us to not want to see more pics...

ZLP955 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 18, 2016, 09:05:37 AM »

^ Those look fantastic!

ccargo · « **Reply #25 on:** July 18, 2016, 09:40:47 AM »

Quote from: cook_dw on July 18, 2016, 12:59:29 AM

Ok.. You cant drop bombs like that and not expect us to not want to see more pics...

I will see what I can do. I have trouble resizing my pics. I also had a corvette bronze BB with a black top and very cool original white houndstooth interior with headrest. No console though, auto on the column and it felt really weird driving it.

ccargo · « **Reply #26 on:** July 18, 2016, 09:46:58 AM »

The SB car's engine compartment.

cook_dw · « **Reply #27 on:** July 18, 2016, 11:17:56 AM »

Quote from: ccargo on July 18, 2016, 09:40:47 AM

I will see what I can do. I have trouble resizing my pics.

Email the pics to me and Ill post them up. Great looking cars btw..

cook_dw@hotmail.com

Quote from: ccargo on July 18, 2016, 09:40:47 AM

I also had a corvette bronze BB with a black top and very cool original white houndstooth interior with headrest. No console though, auto on the column and it felt really weird driving it.

Thats not weird that is just cool... What ever happened to that car?

There used to be a CB big block car down in Oak Ridge TN area back in the late 90's. Non vinyl top car & I want to say 4 speed. Makes me wonder whatever happened with that car.

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