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68 Z28?
« on: August 22, 2008, 09:24:46 PM »
Hi I got a trade working on a 68 camaro, the guy says its a Z28, i saw the car from a distance once it had all the badges on it (which i know that means nothing) but since the motor and trans are gone, how else can i make sure? he says it does have disc brakes on the front..but the rearend has been replaced with a 9 inch il have the vin# and tag information tomarrow when i look at it .         thanks guys any help here would be greatly apreciated

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Re: 68 Z28?
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2008, 09:35:07 PM »
There are some other things to look for however in 1968 there are no defining codes that say yes this car is a Z28.
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Re: 68 Z28?
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2008, 09:38:15 PM »
If im reading correctly it should have 4 leaf springs? how many or what size fuel lines should it have? thanks for your help

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Re: 68 Z28?
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Re: 68 Z28?
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2008, 01:07:05 AM »
Thanks paul i think i have the answers now   

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Re: 68 Z28?
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2008, 11:25:43 AM »
We also have a definitive 1967-68 Z28 fact book that will help a lot.  There are dozens of little things that will aid in your quest.

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Re: 68 Z28?
« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2008, 12:05:40 PM »
I have Jerrys  4 books and they have saved me a lot of headaches and money by answering a lot of questions when I am looking at these early camaros. Its the first investment you should make.  Paul Bruce
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Re: 68 Z28?
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2008, 12:53:31 PM »
Thanks guys, i will order these books...im going to look at the car today,im not sure if i should even mess with it ive been told its very rusty..but its not every day somthing like this comes along so its worth a look thanks again for your help   

Ross