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Garage Talk / Re: More fun!

« on: April 07, 2021, 01:25:25 AM »

I agree, the Corvette is a better looking design. Funny that the Cobra could have been powered by Chevy instead, but Chevrolet declined Shelby's offer. I don't feel too sorry for Shelby though....it still turned out pretty good for him.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Alternator/Water Pump dates

« on: April 07, 2021, 12:59:11 AM »

Water pumps are installed during engine assembly and generally dated close to that. Probably no more than a month prior, but could be within a day or two. 

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General Discussion / Re: Camaro Car Show Frederick MD - Anyone been there?

« on: April 07, 2021, 12:45:21 AM »

I have only been to the Camaro Nationals in Frederick one time. It seemed to me that Saturday is the best day to see it because of attendance. I agree that if you can do both shows that weekend, you should.

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Promotional Events and Concept Cars / Re: WIN A NEW 1967 CAMARO! Documenting Sweepstakes Contests & Raffles from 1966/1967

« on: April 03, 2021, 01:37:23 AM »

That's all I got!  LOL!  When I started my research I had no idea that this many 1967 Camaro contests took place.  It's amazing what you can find when you start digging.

Please share your recollections if a family member, friend, co-worker, neighbor or even yourself participated in or even won one of these contests.

Separate threads will also be created for 1968 and 1969 model year Camaro contests.  Stay tuned.

Crazy how many there were! Thanks for taking the time to do this for the rest of us to enjoy!

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General Discussion / Re: What Shocks Should I Use For A Smooth Ride ?

« on: April 03, 2021, 12:44:17 AM »

Look forward to hearing what you end up with and if they meet your expectations.

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General Discussion / Re: What Shocks Should I Use For A Smooth Ride ?

« on: April 01, 2021, 09:36:48 PM »

I prefer the ride of oil filled shocks for a pleasure car, and gas shocks for more of a performance use. 

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General Discussion / Re: What Shocks Should I Use For A Smooth Ride ?

« on: April 01, 2021, 12:46:50 AM »

I have no personal experience, but the concerns that I have heard of are; poor valving and leaks leading to failure. I'm not sure if they are meant for everyday use or just for show/judging.

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Promotional Events and Concept Cars / Re: WIN A NEW 1967 CAMARO! Documenting Sweepstakes Contests & Raffles from 1966/1967

« on: April 01, 2021, 12:31:17 AM »

1966
Take a Camaro Command Drive Promotion

"250 Cincinnati buyers will have their cars built to exact spec at Norwood plant.  These custom built Camaros, each bearing a personalized name plate, will be delivered at a luncheon and plant tour."

Great stuff! I also was surprised that not all of them were stripped down models. I'm confused about the line quoted above. It appears they were not give away cars, but some other type of promotion? Sorry if I missed that in another part of the thread.

Look forward to seeing whatever else you come up with Scott!

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Garage Talk / Re: Camaro transformation ?

« on: March 27, 2021, 05:57:43 PM »

I don't see any reason that Chevrolet would build that along with the Corvette.

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Originality / Re: 1967 camaro temp sending unit

« on: March 23, 2021, 12:37:41 AM »

That has the upside down 'AC-Made In USA  12 Volt ' stamping. These are now a reproduction and sell for around $25.

Mike

Great point, I forgot about that.

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General Discussion / Re: 67 RS/SS convertible - back in the game.

« on: March 23, 2021, 12:33:46 AM »

So is the 11B on the trim tag a Fisher date and the official production date a GM date?

Yes, 11B is the week of Nov (2nd week) that Fisher anticipated starting the body assembly. For whatever reason, whether it was bad information, delay, order volume or other issues, your car was started much later. My guess would be more like 11D. The production timeframe was about four days or seven shifts. That information is found in this excellent report by JohnZ; http://www.camaros.org/assemblyprocess.shtml

As I understand it, the production date indicated on your NCRS letter should be the date that Chevrolet reported that final assembly was complete. The attached article link covers the entire process; I think it is a must read if you are at all interested in how the processes worked.

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Originality / Re: 1967 camaro temp sending unit

« on: March 22, 2021, 02:58:24 AM »

The GM number I have is 1513321.

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Trans-Am Camaros / Re: Racing Camaros Book

« on: March 22, 2021, 02:47:05 AM »

Placed my order today as well. Forgot about your last book "Racing Mustangs"; they still had it in my que when I signed in (forgot and never pulled the trigger), so I ordered that too!

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Promotional Events and Concept Cars / Re: 1967 Indy 500 Camaro RS/SS Convertible Pace Car Promotional Material from 1967

« on: March 21, 2021, 04:28:04 AM »

Interesting font differences. The one with Mauri Rose behind the wheel looks like comic sans. Surprising that Chevrolet didn't stay with it since they were very much into the groovy, mod, advertising and product scene.

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Promotional Events and Concept Cars / Re: 1967 Newspaper Articles featuring 1967 Camaro RS/SS Conv Indy 500 Pace Cars

« on: March 21, 2021, 01:43:04 AM »

Regarding Foyt's position, it is very unfortunate and disrespectful to a race sponsor or tradition. As a fan I'd expect a winner to be gracious and accepting as the public is viewing. What he/she does after that is different. Unfortunately it still continues, as with Fittipaldi. He did something similar with the milk when he won. There are other instances in other racing leagues and sports And I know the drivers/team members/owners feel the need to support their personal sponsors. It would just be nice if they didn't look so bad making those statements in public. After all, they may be sponsored by that same company later.