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Version: Tuesday, 17-Mar-2020 22:02:00 EDT

This page allows you to directly see significantly changed items in the FAQ Table of Contents, and changes to other major data documentation items, and to link to those items directly. Each item is prefaced by a last-change date and one of three change categories: New, Update, or Correction. Some editorial changes, some minor technical changes, and especially file format changes made for html display reasons, may not always be noted here. Any items without a change date are original dating from the FAQ first release.

11-Jun-2019
  1. [11-Jun-2019] New: CRG Research Reports Building the Small-Block V8 at Flint Engine and Camaro Engine Dress Operations, by John Hinckley.
  2. [06-Mar-2019] Revised Exterior Color Percentages and Interior Color Percentages with factory data.
  3. [11-Apr-2018] New: CRG Research Report 1967-69 Camaro Driveshafts by Bryon Miller and Kurt Sonen.
02-Apr-2016
  1. [02-Apr-2016] New: CRG Research Report Manual Transmission Floor Shifters, by Martin Foltz and Kurt Sonen.
  2. [29-Feb-2016] Revised 69 pacecars and Z10's Report with updated numbers.
01-Jan-2015
  1. [01-Jan-2015] New: CRG Research Report 1st Gen Waterpumps, by Bryon Miller.
  2. [26-Nov-2013] Revised Transistor Ignition System Research Report to include an index and improved pictures.
30-Sep-2013
  1. [30-Sep-2013] Added Wheel and Wheel Cover section to the Options page, by Kurt Sonen.
  2. [12-Jun-2013] Added stripe section w/ diagrams to the Exterior Page.
  3. [06-Feb-2013] New Model Page with information and pictures of the various models, by Kurt Sonen.
  4. [05-Feb-2013] New: CRG Research Report 1967 Metallic Brakes, by Jon Mello.
  5. [05-Feb-2013] New: CRG Research Report Camaro Brake Valves, by John Hinckley.
  6. [10-Nov-2011] Added Big Block Valve Cover section, by Kurt Sonen

22-Sep-2010
  1. [22-Sep-2010] Revised Foreign Assembly Plants, Research Report.
  2. [14-Sep-2010] New: CRG Research Report Understanding the Assembly Manual and Running Changes, by John Hinckley.

29-Jul-2010
  1. [29-Jul-2010] New: Technical Articles, by John Hinckley.
  2. [26-Jun-2010] New: CRG Research Report 1968 Camaro Rally Sport Grilles, by Steve Wright.

11-Mar-2010
  1. [11-Mar-2010] New: CRG Research Report Foreign Assembly Plants, by Kurt Sonen.
  2. [23-Jan-2010] Revised Radius Rod Research Report to include an index, new pictures, and new info.
  3. [02-Jan-2010] Revised 1st Gen Glass Research Report to include an index and updated report.
  4. [21-Aug-2009] Revised COPO 427 Research Report to include an index and updated report.

09-Apr-2009
  1. [09-Apr-2009] Revised LM1, 69 pacecars and Z10's, and Keys and Locks Research Reports to include an index and minor editing.
  2. [28-Mar-2009] Revised Assembly Process Research Report to include an index, new pictures, and repair information.
  3. [17-Mar-2008] Reorganization to index format and updated content of the Transmission page. Added crossmember pics and info.

12-Nov-2008
  1. [12-Nov-2008] New: CRG Research Report on first-gen Camaro steering wheels, by Ed Bertrand.

19-Mar-2008
  1. [19-Mar-2008] New: CRG Research Report on first-gen Camaro seatbelts, by Kurt Sonen.
  2. [19-Mar-2008] New: CRG Research Report on first-gen Camaro headrests, by Ed Bertrand.
  3. [19-Mar-2008] Update: Reorganization to index format and updated content of the Engine, Exterior, Interior, and Options pages.
  4. [12-Mar-2008] Update: Edits to the CRG Research Report on first-gen Camaro carbs, by Ed Bertrand.
  5. [09-Mar-2008] Update: Edits to the CRG Research Report on the 1969 LM1 Camaro, by Kurt Sonen.
  6. [17-Feb-2008] Update: Edits to the CRG Research Report on OEM emissions equipment, by Kurt Sonen.
  7. [22-Feb-2008] Update: Major revisions and updates to the 67-69 Visual ID tables. They now include all V8 models. Reorganization to index format and updated content of the Chassis page.

30-Nov-2007
  1. [30-Nov-2007] New: CRG Research Report on first-gen Camaro carburetors, by Ed Bertrand.

09-Mar-2007
  1. [09-Mar-2007] Update: Reorganized top page headers and home mid-page links.
  2. [09-Mar-2007] Update: Reorganization and updated content for the former Decoding FAQ by Kurt Sonen, now split into two links; one on general numbers decoding, and a second on drivetrain decoding.
  3. [27-Feb-2007] Update: Edits to CRG Research Report on the 1969 Pace Cars and Z10 Camaro, by Kurt Sonen.
  4. [24-Feb-2007] Update: Edits to CRG Research Report on the Camaro Cooling Systems, by Kurt Sonen.
  5. [24-Feb-2007] Update: Edits to CRG Research Report on the 67-68 L30/M20 Camaro, by Rich Fields.

12-Jan-2007
  1. [12-Jan-2007] New: Initial release of a CRG Research Report on the 1969 Pace Cars and Z10 Camaro, by Kurt Sonen.

28-Jul-2006
  1. [28-Jul-2006] New: Initial release of a CRG Research Report on the 1969 LM1 Camaro, by Kurt Sonen.

23-Feb-2006
  1. [23-Feb-2006] Update: Revisions to the CRG Research Report on First-Gen Camaro Glass, by Rich Fields.

11-Feb-2006
  1. [11-Feb-2006] Update: Revisions to the CRG Research Report on Camaro Assembly Processes, by John Hinckley.

26-Oct-2005
  1. [25-Oct-2005] New: Initial release of a CRG Research Report on OEM emissions equipment, by Kurt Sonen.

12-Sep-2005
  1. [12-Sep-2005] Update: Additional information in the L30/M20 CRG Research Report on 1967 4P cowl tag code interaction with the 12-bolt axle.
  2. [09-Sep-2005] New: Initial release of a CRG Research Report on a preferred method for 302 factory cam valve adjustment, by John Hinckley (CRG member) and Duke Williams.

10-May-2004
  1. [06-May-2004] New: First release of an excellent and comprehensive CRG Research Report on 1967-69 Camaro Cooling Systems, by Kurt Sonen.

23-Jan-2004
  1. [22-Jan-2004] New: A long-awaited CRG Research Report on Assembly Processes for the First-Generation Camaro, by John Hinckley.

05-Jan-2004
  1. [05-Jan-2004] Update: In Model Year FAQ, added details on the reason for the extension of the 1969 model year and the delay of release of the 1970 Camaro.

26-Jul-2003
  1. [26-Jul-2003] New: Released a new CRG Research Report on the 1967-68 L30/M20 Camaro, by Rich Fields.

28-Jun-2003
  1. [28-Jun-2003] New: Released a new CRG Research Report on Delco-Remy Transistor Ignition Systems as Used on the Early Camaro, by contributing author Tom Bogan.

31-May-2003
  1. [31-May-2003] New: Released a new CRG FAQ on the Rear Brake Line Pressure Regulator Valve, an active CRG research area, that points to our CRG Topics of Research page for the current status on this item.
  2. Updated the CRG FAQ contents page, which had gotten a bit out of synch with the actual subpages.

27-Jun-2002
  1. [27-Jun-2002] New: Released a new CRG Research Report on the COPO 427 cars, including COPO 9560, COPO 9561, and COPO 9737, by Bill Glowacki.
  2. [27-Jun-2002] Update: Reformated the CRG COPO 9560 list and clarified both the ordering and selling dealers, for those cars for which they were different.

05-Mar-2002
  1. [05-Mar-2002] Update: Corrected/clarified the 1969 portion of the interior color table, especially with regard to the notes on seat belt colors as a function of interior color and seat belt option.

05-Feb-2002
  1. [05-Feb-2002] New: Added a new FAQ table describing the application of the different grille styles and colors to the 1969 Camaro as a function of model.
  2. [05-Feb-2002] New: Added a new FAQ table describing the application of woodgrain trim to the interior of the 1969 Camaro.
  3. [24-Jan-2002] Update: Updated the latest production statistics for Camaro color usage based on the CRG database (as of Aug-2001). Also added to the table new line items for special paint.

08-Jan-2001
  1. [08-Jan-2001] Update: Edited the option FAQ to reflect the latest release of the CRG RPO spreadsheet.
  2. [08-Jan-2001] Update: The 1967 Fisher cowl tag option code (2U) for the U57 stereo tape player has now been verified via an original UOIT sheet newly submitted to the CRG. See the 1967 Fisher option codes FAQ for the actual factory wording.

25-Aug-2000
  1. [25-Aug-2000] Update: Added additional cowl tag examples of different types to the Cowl Tag FAQ. Actual images of representative cowl tags will be added in the near future.
  2. [25-Aug-2000] Update: Added the 1967 A67 POP code to field "f" of the POP Decoding FAQ, and re-wrote several paragraphs of text to improve clarity. The meanings of both the new A67 POP code and the previous B93 POP code were recently verified in some GM order confirmation documentation.
  3. [25-Aug-2000] Update: Added a new section on codes for special paint to the Exterior Colors FAQ, and moved an out-of-scope paragraph on Corvette colors shared by Camaro to a new FAQ in the exteriors page (described in the next item).
  4. [25-Aug-2000] New: Created a new FAQ on Corvette Colors that were shared by Camaro, using a paragraph removed from the Exterior Colors Decoding FAQ.

17-Aug-2000
  1. [17-Aug-2000] Correction: Fixed the CRG Research Report on Glass , in discussion on the Astro-Ventilation marking method. The factory logo was created by a fired white ceramic paint, rather than by sandblasting, as previously stated. Thanks to Dan DelGratta of LOF for this correction.

09-Aug-2000
  1. [09-Aug-2000] New: Added a new CRG Research Report on Cross-Ram Intake Manifolds, by Jon Mello.
  2. [09-Aug-2000] New: Added new color percentage FAQ that provides CRG database estimates, in percent, of how many Camaros were built in each color.
  3. [09-Aug-2000] Update: The CRG Research Report on 1967 Radius Rods has been updated to include conclusions based on the latest CRG database data.

02-Aug-2000
  1. [02-Aug-2000] Update: Uploaded new spreadsheet files for the Engine Pulleys FAQ.

03-Jun-2000
  1. [25-May-2000] Update: Released a substantially updated version of the 1969 Visual ID table. The remainder of the LM1 models were added to what was formerly the LM1/M20 column, numerous minor errors were corrected, and other clarifications added. A new engine suffix code table for the remainder of the Camaro models not yet covered by the table was added at the bottom of the page. A similar engine suffix table has also been added to the 1967-68 Visual ID tables in recent months.
  2. [27-Apr-2000] New: Released a new FAQ on Engine Pulleys that is based around a downloadable PDF version of the CRG Pulley research spreadsheet.

19-Mar-2000
  1. [19-Mar-2000] New: Released a new CRG Research Report on First-Generation Camaro Keys and Locks, by Rich Fields.
  2. [19-Mar-2000] Correction: Fixed the CRG Research Report on Glass in the example on tinted windshield markings. The error resulted from cut and paste of the example above it - without fixing all the differences.

25-Feb-2000
  1. [25-Feb-2000] New: Released a new data page that begins in-depth CRG documentation of vehicle options. The outline of this page will differ from most of the other current CRG FAQ pages, using a book format with sections and subsections, rather than the FAQ question and answer format.
  2. [25-Feb-2000] New: Released a new CRG Topics of Research page that describes some of the current research issues that CRG is working on. As this page will not be a data provider, updates to the Topics of Research page will not generally be noted here in the Revisions section.

14-Jan-2000
  1. [14-Jan-2000] New: Documented more clearly the coding for service engines and transmissions, and included this information in the Engine FAQ and the Transmission FAQ, as well as in the appropriate sections of the Decoding FAQ.
  2. [14-Jan-2000] Update: 1967 Fisher Option Codes. Database analysis has led CRG to conclude that there is a further distinction that must be made, and a second LOS versus NOR difference, when interpreting the "M" code (related to automatic transmission) from field 2 of the 1967 cowl tag.

15-Oct-1999
  1. [15-Oct-1999] Update: Found documentation on the 1969 Champagne exterior body color that lists the window sticker code for it (thanks Bill Bradley) that allowed for an update to the Exterior Colors tables on the Numbers Decoding page.

14-Oct-1999
  1. [14-Oct-1999] New: Released a new CRG Research Report on Fisher Body Numbering, by Rich Fields, which describes how Fisher numbered the body shells for each first-generation U.S. assembly plant and year.

24-Sep-1999
  1. [24-Sep-1999] Correction: Fixed an error in the definition of laminated glass, as pointed out by Tim Tock, in the CRG Research Report on Normative Practices in First-Generation Camaro Window Glass.

26-Aug-1999
  1. [26-Aug-1999] Correction: Fixed a long-standing error, just noticed, in the SS Hood Trim FAQ, where we had said that 1967 SS 396 cars received the velocity stack trim.

25-Aug-1999
  1. [25-Aug-1999] Update: A gear tooth photo was added to the Muncie transmission FAQ to further illustrate the difference between M22 and M20/M21.
  2. [25-Aug-1999] Update: The above photo was linked to the M22 FAQ.
  3. [25-Aug-1999] Update: A pair of rear axle numbers location sketches were added to the Rear Axle Numbers FAQ to aid identifying stamp and date locations.

24-Aug-1999
  1. [24-Aug-1999] Update: The Muncie transmission FAQ has been expanded to include additional data on identifying Muncie transmissions.

02-Aug-1999
  1. [02-Aug-1999] Update: CRG now has sufficient data to be comfortable stating in the 1969 X-codes FAQ that the Norwood X-code stamp began during the second week of December 1968, 12B.

29-Jul-1999
  1. [29-Jul-1999] Update: The Transmission Numbers FAQ was updated to include additional information on the transmission assembly plant codes, and on service transmissions.

20-Jun-1999
  1. [20-Jun-1999] Update: Added the Yutivo data plate dimensions to the text of the Yutivo Camaro CRG Research Report.

13-Jun-1999
  1. [13-Jun-1999] Update: Added the 1968 716 Ivory Houndstooth interior to the Interior Colors FAQ, as well as clarifed the difference between the 711 and 730 interiors for the same year.

26-May-1999
  1. [26-May-1999] Update: Added the Yutivo Camaro VIN coding explanation and a photo of a Yutivo dataplate to the CRG Research Report on Yutivo Camaros. Click here to go directly to the dataplate and the explanation.

22-May-1999
  1. [22-May-1999] Correction: Had several of the 1967 Red, Black, and Bright Blue interior color codes switched between the correct seat types. Noticed by Steve Barndt (thanks Steve!). See Interior Colors FAQ for corrected version.

05-May-1999
  1. [05-May-1999] New: Added separate FAQ clarifying what we know about what models received 12-bolt axles.

26-Apr-1999
  1. [26-Apr-1999] New: Added a new major page to the FAQs. The Underhood (non-Engine) Items section will cover items in the engine compartment that are not already covered in other major sections. We start this new section with the following new FAQ.
  2. [26-Apr-1999] New: Hood Springs FAQ
  3. [26-Apr-1999] Correction: The 1968 Visual ID Table had two technical errors caused by last second editing in the original release. Noted by Ben Bailey. The note that said that spoilers were not available from the factory was copied from the 67 table in error and does not apply - spoilers were a 1968 option. Also the Z28 wheel size was copied from the 69 table in error - it should read 15x6. Both errors are corrected as of this release. Thanks for noting these Ben!
  4. [26-Apr-1999] Updated Partial VIN FAQ and VIN FAQ to include several links to photo illustrations of the locations of these numbers.

01-Apr-1999
  1. [01-Apr-1999] Update: The Protect-O-Plate Decoding FAQ was updated to make the example characters link to the decoding text, and some minor improvements were made in the discussions.
  2. [01-Apr-1999] Update: The Engine Numbers FAQ was updated to include additional information on the engine assembly plant codes.
  3. [01-Apr-1999] Update: The Transmission Numbers FAQ was updated to include additional information on the transmission assembly plant codes.

31-Mar-1999
  1. Corrected calendar JavaScript problem. The FAQ Contents page will not pass the HTML4 validation test if there is a name attribute on the form, but JavaScript requires the name on the form. I'll stick with what works over what is supposedly standard but doesn't work. (Seems like an HTML4 oversight to me.)
  2. Added close buttons to pop-up windows.
  3. Miscellaneous clean-up and typographical corrections.

26-Mar-1999
  1. First release at the new CRG domain at www.camaros.org, including a number of new non-technical site management pages with links on the home page that won't be listed here.
  2. Introduction of the ASK CRG! Question and Answer column.
  3. Introduction of a new on-site Research Data Submission Form. (Data submission was previously handled off-site.)
  4. First release of the CRG site navigator. Open and retain this window on-screen for easy switching between the major data-reporting pages on site.
  5. First full release of the Visual ID HyperTables for all three first-generation Camaro years: 1967, 1968, and 1969.
  6. First release of the First-Generation Camaro Decoding Calendar. Select the month and year desired, click the "GO" button, and a calendar pops-up showing the selected month of the selected year, displaying both Gregorian and Julian dates.
  7. [26-Mar-1999] New: Exterior Colors FAQ/Tables.
  8. [26-Mar-1999] New: Interior Colors FAQ/Tables.
  9. [26-Mar-1999] New: 1967 Cowl Tag Fisher Option Decoding FAQ.
  10. [26-Mar-1999] New: Protect-o-Plate Decoding FAQ.
  11. Minor editorial changes and corrections, and small technical additions (undocumented) throughout.

23-Dec-1998
  1. [23-Dec-1998] New: Partial VIN FAQ.
  2. [23-Dec-1998] New: 1967-68 Bumpers CRG Research Report, by Martin Foltz.
  3. [23-Dec-1998] New: Window Glass CRG Research Report, by Rich Fields.
  4. [23-Dec-1998] Update: 1969 X-codes FAQ to expand on meaning of X-codes and the specific body trim and paint items for each code.
  5. [23-Dec-1998] Update: Multi-Leaf Spring Application FAQ to account for 1969 JL8 axles and 350ci 10-bolt applications.
  6. [23-Dec-1998] Update: Added more supporting data to the CRG Research Report on 1967 Radius Rods as well information on identifying a service retrofit radius rod installation.
  7. [23-Dec-1998] Correction: Fixed typos in COPO 9560 dealer list.
  8. [23-Dec-1998] Correction: Engine Mounting FAQ.

10-Nov-1998
  1. [10-Nov-1998] New: Yutivo (Philippines) Camaro CRG Research Report, by Rich Fields.
  2. [10-Nov-1998] New: 1969 Z28 Tachometers FAQ, by Kurt Sonen.
  3. [10-Nov-1998] New: Engine Mounting FAQ, by Bill Glowacki.
  4. [10-Nov-1998] New: Transmission Crossmembers FAQ, by Bill Glowacki.
  5. [10-Nov-1998] Update: Meet CRG Team.
  6. [10-Nov-1998] Update: files to HTML 4.0 and CSS1 (within current limits of the proposed standards).

06-Oct-1998
  1. [06-Oct-1998] New: Shifters FAQ.
  2. [06-Oct-1998] New: Brakes FAQ.
  3. [06-Oct-1998] New: Wheels FAQ.
  4. [06-Oct-1998] New: Meet the CRG.
  5. Added "CRG FAQ Home" and "Previous/Back" Buttons to bottom of pages.
  6. Minor editorial changes and corrections throughout.

24-Sep-1998
  1. This revision notice added for first time.
  2. [24-Sep-1998] New: CRG Research Reports begin with the initial release of the Research Report on 1967 Camaro Radius Rods, by Rich Fields.
  3. Main FAQ page updated to include CRG Research Reports and Revision Notice references.

09-Sep-1998
Revision list uses this version as the baseline.

 


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