Author Topic: 68 Camaro big block or not?  (Read 7444 times)

bobwags

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68 Camaro big block or not?
« on: April 25, 2006, 08:13:57 PM »
How can I tell if a 68 Camaro was originally big block car?  The car I am looking at has a 350 in it that is not original but the owner says he thinks it originally came with a 396.  If it was originally a 396, does that mean it also was an SS?
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Bob

drdave69

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Re: 68 Camaro big block or not?
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2006, 07:31:57 PM »
Big block will have a different heater core cover, engine mounts, fan shroud, etc. The only true way to know is with paperwork for a '68. If it indeed had a 396 originally then it had to be an SS.

birdman

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Re: 68 Camaro big block or not?
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2006, 03:00:02 AM »
also check HP rate on the title.

My68SS

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Re: 68 Camaro big block or not?
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2006, 12:44:16 PM »
What transmission and rear axle does it have?
Other distinguishing features of big block were the hi rise hood with stack style ornaments and satin blacked out rear tailight panel [some exceptions i.e black body paint]
Rob
1968 12C SS
L34/M40
12 bolt posi 3.55