LA built Camaros rear leaf spring black paint

[hugrz28]

I'm soliciting input from owners of LA built Camaros. My 1969 Z/28 (March) has the original leaf springs which are painted black (satin) and not partially but complete on both sides. I've been in contact with other LA built Camaro owners (1st Gen.) and they report the same thing. I believe that John Mello in a previous post noted that the gas tank with some over spray on the rear springs were found to be black also. Looking forward to any input.

Thank you,

Dan

[william]

Not only the springs and fuel tank, tailpipes also. A bud had an April-built survivor VN Z/28 with original painted tail pipes.

The photo is from the Petersen publishing archives. The car was built at VN September 30, 1968, and featured in the January 1969 issue of Hot Rod.

[bcmiller]

Of the cars I have seen in person, the LA plant was a lot more liberal with paint. They have paint in some areas that Norwood cars do not. And that seemed to have provided better protection for longevity.

[hugrz28]

Thank you to both of you for your input. It's been a journey learning about the differences of how LA built Camaros as opposed to Norwood. The black paint on the rear leaf springs has baffled me for years. With far fewer Camaros built at LA, I'm sure I will run into more items that are LA specific.

Thank you,

Dan

[HOT3O2]

If there isn’t one already I’d like to see more info or a thread on the known differences between the Norwood and Van Nuys built Camaros.

[169INDY]

^^ Right on a Throw Down LA -vs- Nar'wood 

Sorry Us West Coasties are in the Minority' 75/25 split or so.

Hole Piercing to Bolt Directions and More ?

[hugrz28]

I think that's a great idea! We would probably need to start a new post (blog) and this might be the first entry. Maybe Kurt could help us set something up.

Dan

[william]

Jack assembly, trunk spatter paint, foam pads under cowl vent grille, motor mount bracket fastener position. All VN VIN tags seem to be black. Through the end of October 1968, Norwood tags were color-coordinated. Some VN Z/28s w/o vinyl top have the shorter rear stripes. Haven't seen a VN build with sound deadener inside the rear quarters.

I'm sure there are others.

[HOT3O2]

Thanks William, That sure is a good start.

[hugrz28]

Thank you William, I've learned some new details I was not aware of. I plan to add a few more today and look forward to feedback.

Dan

[x66 714]

For 1968, how the striping was done under the spoiler & the fasteners that attach it to the lid.....Joe

[hugrz28]

On 69 Z/28's built at LA, the stripe color that (in my case is dover white) continues to the edge of the cowl. I've spent mant years observing how this was done. In general, LA cars have a soft edge tape line with no overspray onto the firewall. What I mean by a soft edge tape line is that the stripe termination is not perfect. I'm going to look through my picture collection and post a few examples. Is there anyone out there that has noticed this detail as well?

Dan

[hugrz28]

I’ve enclosed a picture of a LA built (Feb. 69) Z/28. If you zoom in you can see the soft tape line of the Dover White stripe at the cowl.

[hugger69z28rs]

The gas tank and parts of the undercarriage (mainly floor pans and tunnel area) on my car has definitely been undercoated and it appears factory. Exhaust has been changed. VN 5A car.

[hugrz28]

Where was the selling dealership?

Dan