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FknBoss

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1968 Camaro Questions
« on: March 19, 2019, 10:31:26 PM »
I bought a 68 Project Camaro. Its an original V8 car. I attached the build plate picture. I am a bit confused. Its showing if I am reading correctly that the car was built the last week of September of 68. But the paint code is E. On this site I saw the E paint code was discontinued in January of 68.

Now Someone was racing this car and sprayed it some kind of orange I think in the 70s. But when I pulled off the cowl I could see it was the dark blue.
Also saw what looks to be a fair amount of white over spray? possibly it had white stripes?

I have some original interior parts. It was a metallically blue color. It has a console and is a 4spd manual car. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: 1968 Camaro Questions
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2019, 11:16:49 PM »
Your car was built in 1967.

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Re: 1968 Camaro Questions
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2019, 11:36:57 PM »
4th week of September, 1967 to be more precise.

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Re: 1968 Camaro Questions
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2019, 05:07:40 AM »
Early 68 EE code is fathom blue. Also check to see it has tire pressure decal on inside of glove box door. If has white under cowl panel only car that had stripes there would be 68z28. Get more pictures of the car. Also does it have 12 bolt and how many leaf springs.
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« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2019, 11:47:56 AM »
That's worth checking out....  to see if it might have begun life as a Z28...   :)
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Re: 1968 Camaro Questions
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2019, 12:45:53 PM »
The front spring would also have "EE" on them if they're original....Joe
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« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2019, 05:25:22 PM »
Quote from: x66 714 on March 20, 2019, 12:45:53 PM
The front spring would also have "EE" on them if they're original....Joe
That's even on the trim tag!  :)
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Re: 1968 Camaro Questions
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2019, 12:52:25 AM »
Thanks that makes a lot more sense now. What show it was built in 67?  Also I will look in the glove box. The only stickers I remember seeing were on the drivers door in the jam side and they were I believe old oil change reminders. I will post more pics but I have to size them down they are too big. Don’t judge. She is rough right now.
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« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2019, 12:57:22 AM »
Quote from: rare396bronze on March 20, 2019, 05:07:40 AM
Early 68 EE code is fathom blue. Also check to see it has tire pressure decal on inside of glove box door. If has white under cowl panel only car that had stripes there would be 68z28. Get more pictures of the car. Also does it have 12 bolt and how many leaf springs.

I believe it is a 10 bolt single leaf but I’m not sure if they are original to the car. The person I bought it from got it from a friend that owed him money to settle his debt and doesn’t know anything about it. Reason I think this is the guy I bought it from had a small block Chevy and 4spd Muncie and a 12bolt with multiple leafs sitting in the garage ready to go in something else he was working on. So what I am thinking he took what he wanted and shipped it.
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Re: 1968 Camaro Questions
« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2019, 03:25:43 AM »
This could get interesting. Measure the fuel line and look at the tire pressure decal. Welcome.
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« Reply #10 on: March 21, 2019, 03:32:48 AM »
Quote from: FknBoss on March 21, 2019, 12:52:25 AM
Thanks that makes a lot more sense now. What show it was built in 67?  Also I will look in the glove box. The only stickers I remember seeing were on the drivers door in the jam side and they were I believe old oil change reminders. I will post more pics but I have to size them down they are too big. Don’t judge. She is rough right now.
The 09D indicated 4th week of Sept as discussed in earlier post. This would have to be 1967 because 09D 1968 would be a 1969 model year car...Joe
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« Reply #11 on: March 21, 2019, 01:30:05 PM »
Fuel line is all 3/8" for v8 in 68.  67, yes 5/16 & 3/8" depending which v8.
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« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2019, 12:46:18 AM »
I would check with the person who had the drivetrain to see if the block or 4speed might have have the partial vin that matches your car! Also get the code off the right rear axle tube. Your car would be worth with the original drivetrain.
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« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2019, 04:01:42 AM »
If your '68 has the original trunk lid on it, do a little creative sanding and see if there are any stripes underneath the top layers of paint. Most re-sprays didn't involve removal of the factory paint or striping, usually just a scuff, prime and shoot. Your blue would have had white stripes if it was indeed a Z, accounting for the white overspray under the cowl vent panel as mentioned previously: wouldn't surprise me as a lot stranger things have happened over the years to our favorite conversation pieces - 

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Re: 1968 Camaro Questions
« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2019, 03:33:13 PM »
Quote from: rare396bronze on March 22, 2019, 12:46:18 AM
I would check with the person who had the drivetrain to see if the block or 4speed might have have the partial vin that matches your car! Also get the code off the right rear axle tube. Your car would be worth with the original drivetrain.

To be honest. The resale value has no bearing on the vehicle to me. It’s not going anywhere.
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