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#41

Garage Talk / Please Don't Select the 1LE Op...

Last post by GMAD_Van Nuys - October 09, 2026, 04:52:24 PM

I wasn't planning to buy a new car, but my daily driver was totaled in an accident, so I needed a replacement.  The 1998 Camaro just came out with the LS-1 engine, so I went to Cormier Chevrolet in Long Beach and took out a new Z28 which had a six-speed transmission for a test drive.  I was impressed with how easy it was to operate the Camaro and how smooth the power came on with the new LS-1 motor.  Unfortunately, the dealer only had one Z28 with a manual transmission and it was Bright Red.  I decided to order a new Z28 and asked about the 1LE option, which featured double-adjustable Koni shocks.  The salesman said "Please don't select the 1LE option as it will probably take months before the car is assembled as it is a rarely ordered option."  I really wanted those Koni shocks, but the only other available option with the 1LE was a 10 disc CD player.  Although air conditioning was standard, I couldn't get power door locks, so I didn't order the. 1LE.  I did order a number of other options and was glad I got the traction-control as it was much too easy to get the rear end loose, especially when the roads were wet I still have the Z28 today and it is the only vehicle I ever purchased with an extended warranty, which I never used.

#42

Decoding/Numbers / Re: Number Produced

Last post by bcmiller - October 09, 2026, 01:27:19 PM

People always want to know things like this. GM did not produce records with option combinations.

Here are the interior color percentage estimates.
https://www.camaros.org/interior.shtml#intcolors

11,783 Camaros received the C06 power top option for 1967.

Here is the options table.
https://www.camaros.org/pdf/options.pdf

#43

Decoding/Numbers / Re: Number Produced

Last post by David K - October 09, 2026, 12:53:45 PM

There are no records anywhere than will show combinations of options. However, you can find the total quantities sold here.

#44

Decoding/Numbers / Number Produced

Last post by That67camaro - October 09, 2026, 12:07:46 PM

How many White with black top 67 V8 convertibles had the deluxe blue interior and the power top?

#45

Decoding/Numbers / Re: Cowl Tag Question...

Last post by That67camaro - October 09, 2026, 12:04:57 PM

So I have this 67 Camaro convertible which was produced the second week of May 1967 in Norwood. It's Ermine White, deluxe blue interior, black top, power top. V8. My question is how many just like this were produced?

#46

Decoding/Numbers / Re: Unknown Stamp - Not sure w...

Last post by x66 714 - October 09, 2026, 11:22:52 AM

Was that the factory installed alternator for Z28's in 1969? The date of Feb 69, aligns pretty well with the build date of March 69...  at a minimum, a period correct part....

Yes...Joe

#47

Restoration / Re: Location of door jam decal...

Last post by Smartin72! - October 09, 2026, 11:12:41 AM

Thank you! That helps clear it up.

#48

Originality / Re: Z/28 Front bumper guards.....

Last post by Smartin72! - October 09, 2026, 11:11:16 AM

KevinW.... lol... good point!  I guess sales guys at car dealers have not really changed over the years.  That's like convincing someone in AZ to buy "rust protection"..... 

#49

Decoding/Numbers / Re: Unknown Stamp - Not sure w...

Last post by Smartin72! - October 09, 2026, 11:07:57 AM

Was that the factory installed alternator for Z28's in 1969? The date of Feb 69, aligns pretty well with the build date of March 69...  at a minimum, a period correct part....

#50

Originality / Re: Z/28 Front bumper guards.....

Last post by KevinW - October 09, 2026, 07:58:28 AM

Reading this post, caused me to chuckle a little. Thinking hypothetically about the original sale/salesperson asking the buyer if they wanted the bumper guards. Buyer said yes, little knowing the Z/28 came with the rear guards standard.  But the option when ordered came with both front and rear.  Basically original buyer bought only the fronts for the option price (for both).  Dealer/GM made a small amount of $$ there.