Chevrolet Camaro : Hidden Secrets Thar Drove This Car to Success
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The 1967 Camaro was made with a subframe and a semi-unibody. There were almost 80 factory-installed options and 40 dealer options, such as the RS, the SS, and the Z/28, which were the three main trim packages.
The 350 cu in (5.7 L) engine in the SS made 295 bhp (299 PS; 220 kW) at 4800 rpm and 380 lbft (515 Nm) of torque at 3200 rpm;[12] The L35 and L78 396 cu in (6.5 L) big-block V8 engines could make 325 bhp (330 PS; 242 kW) or 375 bhp (380 PS; 280 kW) at 5600 rpm and 415 lbft (563 Nm) of torque at 3600 rpm. [13] The SS had air vents on the hood that didn't work, special striping, and SS logos on the grille, front fenders, gas cap, horn button, and gas cap. You could order both the SS and RS options, which made it an RS/SS. In 1967, the Indianapolis 500 was led by a Camaro RS/SS convertible with a 396 engine.
Z/28
The subframe and semi-unibody design of the 1967 Camaro was the same as that of the 1968 Chevy II Nova. There were almost 80 factory-installed options and 40 dealer options, including three main trim packages called the RS, the SS, and the Z/28.
The SS had a 350 cu in (5.7 L) engine that made 295 bhp (299 PS; 220 kW) at 4800 rpm and 380 lbft (515 Nm) at 3200 rpm;[12] There were also the L35 and L78 396 cu in (6.5 L) big-block V8 engines that made 325 bhp (330 PS; 242 kW) or 375 bhp (380 PS; 280 kW) at 5600 rpm and 415 lbft (563 Nm) of torque at 3600 rpm. [13] The SS had non-functional air vents on the hood, special stripes, and SS logos on the grille, front fenders, gas cap, and horn button. It was possible to order both the SS and RS options, making it an RS/SS. In 1967, a Camaro RS/SS convertible with a 396 engine won the Indianapolis 500.
1968:
The way the 1968 Camaro looked was a lot like how it looked in 1967. With the new Astro Ventilation system, which lets in fresh air, the side vent windows were taken out. As part of safety rules for all cars made in 1968, side marker lights were added to the front and back fenders. It also had a front grille with more points and split taillights in the back. On models that were not a RS, the front running lights were also changed from round to oval. The big-block SS models got chrome hood inserts that looked like velocity stacks and a black tail light panel with a low-gloss finish.
The rear shock absorber mounting was changed to stop the wheel from hopping, and models with better performance got rear springs with more than one leaf. A big block engine with a displacement of 396 cu in (6.5 L) and a power output of 350 hp (261 kW) at 5200 rpm and 415 lbft (563 Nm) at 3400 rpm was made available as an option for the SS, and brochures for the Z28 were made available for the Camaro. There was no regular production option for the 427 cu in (7.0 L) (RPO).
Chevrolet's Special Production Division had to convince Chevrolet's General Manager Pete Estes, but the General Manager only drove convertible cars, and the Z/28 was never made as a convertible. A Central Office Production Order (COPO) was put in for the only convertible Z/28 Camaro that was ever made. Pete Estes could get to the executive garage where the car was parked. After driving the car, he quickly agreed that the Z/28 should be advertised. In the 1971 British Saloon Car Championship at Crystal Palace, a 1968 Z/28 was one of three cars fighting for the lead. This race was later shown on the "Sporting Moments" episode of the BBC's 100 Greatest series.
1969:
The 1969 Camaro used the same drivetrain and major mechanical parts as the previous year's model, but the sheet metal was all new, except for the hood, trunk lid, and roof. This gave the car a much sportier look. The grille was changed to have a heavy "V" cant and headlights that were set deep into it. The car also looked much lower, wider, and more aggressive thanks to new door skins, rear quarter panels, and a rear valance panel. This style would only be used for the 1969 models.
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I have a lot of good memories watching the drag races in the neighborhood. Those Camaros would peel rubber all the way into third gear and look good doing it.
The first generation Camaro is a true classic.
I have a '69 Z28 RS. I will be buried in that car.
@Fred_NaughT
Жыл бұрын
🤤 you lucky dog you
It's a shame this body style wasn't made longer. It's just a great looking car
@williamwilkins3084
Жыл бұрын
I thought they looked better than the second generation Camaros. IMO they didn't come out with another great looking car until the third gen started in 1982.
@jlove24
4 ай бұрын
@@williamwilkins3084 I agree
I like the 68 the best. I have one !!
I was born and raised in Detroit and every year while walking home from school I loved looking at the new cars in driveways. Everyone had this Camaro in orange, black, or blue. Lol.
Just bought my 1st camaro. Love it.
@DisneyFan-eg3oz
Ай бұрын
What year?
Good stuff always wanted either the transam or the Camaro
The Camaro is a great car, especially the first generation!! One of my buddies in high school had a red 68 Camaro RS convertible that we cruised all over in. I had a 69 Cougar XR7 but it wasn't a convertible!!! Thanks for sharing this history of the Chevy Camaro!!! 👍👍🙂
Very well done Camaro video, really enjoyed!! 👍👍
You forgot about the 327 V8. My friend Kathy got a 1967 SS Convertible as a graduation present, white with red interior & a white top & auto trans. She sold it cheap about 15 years ago 😵😖
My Senior year of H.S. I traded my '71 Datsun 510 Wagon for a guy who was married, had a kid, and I got his '68 Pontiac Firebird for my Datsun. Wow, that car needed a lot, my Datsun was alright/ set up for a small family, good trade. I did a lot of work to that 250 OHC , Six-cylinder , 3 speed Firebird. Personally, I liked the looks of a Firebird to the Camero. The Camero was the Guy car, and the Firebird was more of the Chick car. Loved 'em both
My brother had a '68 RS had a 350/370 hp. Muncie rock crusher 4 speed transmission. Was a fun car
Nice offering. I loved these... '70 or so, family has a '58 Del Rey with the 283 failing. My Dad knew a guy,,,,finds a 302 from a wrecked Camaro. Screamed !!
I still have my mother's 1969 Camaro that she bought in 1971. 327 V-8. Someone driving by saw the car in the garage. He offered $20,000 for it... even though it's not exactly pristine...
Keep them coming. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for effort in the video and explaining everything. I hope your channel will continue to grow.
Hey Boca Brothers! You need to do a 3rd generation Firebird/Trans Am (since you've done the 3rd gen Camaro already)
Man Oh Man!!! I think I have a new favorite video from y’all! Outstanding, Brothers!!!👍🏼👍🏼
I had 2 different Z28's and as much as I love Camaros the Firebird is better looking, better interior and superior ride quality.
my fav is the 1968 RS convet doesn't have to be a SS
@Fred_NaughT
Жыл бұрын
It has to be an RS though 😁 the hide away headlights made the 67-69 camaros look so much better !
Hey Bros, did Uncle George really have a record player in his Camaro glove box?!😂
Camaro was ok, but I always preferred it’s sexy cousin trans am. I can’t think of a single camaro that didn’t look better in Pontiac sheet metal.
Very sweet, wish they had those 2yrs all over again n for that same price again, yeah I know ,wishful thinking 💭
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Didn’t a small number of these get rolled out early as 1970 before it was officially changed to the 2nd gen body style? Or was that rumor and folklore that proliferated before the days of fact checking and Google searches?
@Fred_NaughT
Жыл бұрын
You are correct. That's why the 70 camaro is called a 70 1/2 due to its late production dates
@presmasterflash7555
Жыл бұрын
@@Fred_NaughT my father had a 70 1/2 that was done up crazy. 427 and an M22 Muncie. I thought they had a half year due to the popularity and the need to produce more to meet demand.
@Fred_NaughT
Жыл бұрын
@@presmasterflash7555 That sounds like an awesome combo ! I Love the crunch of an M22 The late production was due to a union strike which also affected the 71-72 production. That's why alot of the 71-72 camaro/firebird are really rare.
I had/have 2 1969 Camaro’s. Still have one pf them, and its for sale. But it have a LS1 and a 5-speed. So not original. The «air intake» on the hood is just a stylingcue. Its just styling.
The first gen Camaro will never be as good as the Trans Am and this is how I know that I had a first gen Trans Am and my brother had a first gen Camaro and he raced me multiple times and I beat him every single time cuz the Trans-Am has a better handling package and it launches off the drag strip line better
@Vampirebear13
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you, The Firebird will forever be better than the Camaro. Pontiac ♥♥♥
@Primus54
Жыл бұрын
You could order a Formula 400 Firebird with a hi-performance turbo-hydramatic transmission and posi-traction rear end that would chirp the tires shifting gears to 2nd and 3rd at full throttle.
@Vampirebear13
Жыл бұрын
@@Primus54 I don't know if your reply is for me or Nick but yes I know about the 400. I currently have my eye on a 1968 Firebird 400 coupe with a 4 speed manual. I grew up in a GM family & that made me a Ford guy & although I've driven many F-birds (& Camaros) I've only owned Mustangs.
@Fred_NaughT
Жыл бұрын
@@Vampirebear13 That firebird you're looking at sounds like an awesome combo for sure. I hope you can get it and please show us it if you do get it 😁