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gwp4

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License Plate Light Assembly - 1968 Camaro Base Model Coupe
« on: February 28, 2024, 03:55:19 AM »
Hello First Gen Camaro Experts:

I have a base model standard coupe 327/210 hp 1968 Camaro and am looking for a factory correct license plate light assembly for concourse judging.  The Legends Judging Manual for 1967/1968 Camaros notes that the "license plate housing is gold cad/zinc plated and the license plate light wire is black." Also, "the 1967/1968 license plate light bracket is visibly narrower at the mounting poits than the 1969 and service replacement brackets" and "the original lens is also different than service replacements with a noticeable tab on one corner.  Lens is marked GUIDE 3 SAE L64."  I've heard that some first gen Camaros sometimes have a brown license plate light wire instead of a black one.  Would that be for 1969 Camaros?  Also, if anyone has a survivor correct license plate light assembly I'd really appreciate posting a few photos for reference purposes.  FYI, the 68 Camaro FAIM UPC 12 C4 page 172 has the part number as GM 911242.  Many thanks in advance.  gwp4

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Re: License Plate Light Assembly - 1968 Camaro Base Model Coupe
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2024, 04:45:33 AM »
I was inspired by Chicks 68.
Before
&
After.

Disassembled Factory removed from my Bumper, Degrease, Cleaned, Evapo-rusted, light glass bead, Impossible to fix pits in metal,  Lens-Screws to (Plating) clear Zinc, Housing to (Plating) Zinc Dichromate, Clean gasket, Clean & Polish lens, Clean Bumper bracket Grommet, Mounting-Screws Manganese phosphating, Polish center contact, Test with New Bulb and 12vdc source, Black Wire, Plastic connector & Packard Series 56 female terminal replacement optional.

I find these housing at Swap meets for around $5.00  plenty out there.

Notice it is the Correct Narrow  67/68 version with locating tab.

Hope this is helpful.
Jim
68 SS/RS L35 Th-400 LOS
69 Pace Car L48 Th-350 LOS
68 Z28 M21 LOS