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.

The 327

The 327 was rebuilt in 1988.  It has .030 oversized flat top pistons, and the 350 HP 327 spec cam.  The crankshaft was not ground, only polished and is still using standard size bearings.

The 327 has all the original components that came with the car including cylinder heads, intake manifold, and crank shaft.

The original Carter Quadra-Jet had the lead plugs leak, and it was replaced around 1980.

The POP lists the carburetor manufacturer as Carter, and the Q-Jet now on the car is a Rochester, but is from the same era so it looks correct.

From this Link the numbers on this carb are for a '67 for a Chevrolet with AIR and an automatic.

As far as I can remember, the alternator, starter, and distributor are all original.  I remember rebuilding them as they wore out rather than replacing them.  

The oil filter is the original steel canister type.  Never has been converted to the spin on type filter.

The Saginaw 4 speed

Casting number 3890564

Date code R7A09.. If only this code was R7C20 it would match the POP!

This is not the original transmission from the car.
Unfortunately, I blew it up during my stupid years in High School showing off while dragging Main.
I think that this transmission is out of an early build L30/M20 Camaro. It has the 1966 casting number on the side of the case, but has a '67 build date code.  The code is not the same code that is on the POP.
I have the original reverse light switch still working attached to the transmission.
This transmission was disassembled and inspected in November of 2011 after I rounded it up from a good friend.  It looked brand new inside, I couldn't believe how nice it was so I took a few pictures.
I cleaned up the case, and painted it with high temp cast iron paint.
I did some research, and found a '67 L30M20 convert that had the same casting number from the factory as this transmission.  Here is a link to that article:  Saginaw Casting Number
Look near the end of the posts.

The 12 bolt axle

The original 12 bolt rear axle and traction bar bracket and mounting are still in the car.

This car did not have a bar in place when received by my Dad.

 Factory traction bar bracket

 Factory traction bar body bracket mounting location

As mentioned, this car came with 3.07 gear ratio, but has 3.73 ratio currently.
I have the undamaged 3.07 gear set and shims that will be included with sale of the car.

The Interior

Rear Door panels and headliner are original.

Original headliner and sun visors.  No tears or sags.  In excellent condition.

The gauges are not original in this car.  I added these to it.  The tachometer has the wrong redline for this car, and does not work.  The clock works intermittenly, and the amp gauge does not work.

Heater controls all work.  Radio is original from this car, but does not work.

The Trunk

 Without trunk mat

With Trunk mat

This view is looking up at where the replacement quarter panel was seamed.

The Underneath