More about this Camaro

I have the original Protect-O-Plate (POP), Owners Manual, envelope, accessory pamphlet, new vehicle inspection, and state saftey inspection that came in the glove box with the car.
Also kept in the envelope is the original stretch cord that held the plastic on the driver seat when car was new.

Protect O Plate shown in bottom left in picture above.

Print of the Protect O Plate:

The 327 is the original 327 that the car came with, and the 12 bolt Posi rear axle is also the original.
Both of these have date codes that match the POP.
I rebuilt the 327 when I did the frame off restoration on this car in 1987.

Picture from around 1990 after restoration.

The 327 has all the original components that came with the car including cylinder heads, intake manifold, and crank shaft.  See "The 327" post below for more information.

The rear axle ratio was a 3.07 from the factory, and I changed the ratio to 3.73 when I rebuilt the axle, replacing the posi-traction plates also.  I have the original undamaged 3.07 gear set and shims, and will include these with the sale of the car.  See "The 12 bolt axle" post below for more information.


The Saginaw 4 speed is not the original unit that came with the car, and does not have a matching date code.
Some research I have done indicates that it is the correct transmission for an early build L30/M20.  It has the aftermarket Hurst shifter installed on it.
The original shifter would lock up due to being wore out, so it was replaced around 1976 with the Hurst before I got the car.  See "The Saginaw 4 speed" post below for more on the transmission.


Also, it has the factory gauge option installed, but the car came with a standard console without gauges originally.
See "Interior" post below form more information.


The steering wheel is from a deluxe interior, and is incorrect for the car.  I have the original steering wheel that came with the car and will include it with the sale of the car.  It has some cracks, but could be restored.
The park brake, clutch, brake, and gas pedals have the stainless trim on them.  This trim can be removed.  Originally, the car did not have this trim.
When the car was restored, both rear quarter panels were replaced.  All other sheet-metal on the car is original.  The paint is lacquer, and is starting to crack.

The original spare tire and wheel that came with the car is still in the trunk. The Nantucket blue paint is original, and the tire still has nubs on the tread!


The battery was replaced November 2011.