OT: Anyone informed on 67-69 Cameros?
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OT: Anyone informed on 67-69 Cameros?
I've been looking at Cameros lately and had a few questions.
1) I realize RS is Rally sport and SS is super sport but what are the exact differences?
2)What does it mean when they say "RS/SS" together?
3) What's the best year?
4) Are the hidden headlights an aftermarket upgrade?
I know it's not boating related but theres got to be a few of you that are experts in this arena. Any more info is appreciated, thanks.
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1) I realize RS is Rally sport and SS is super sport but what are the exact differences?
2)What does it mean when they say "RS/SS" together?
3) What's the best year?
4) Are the hidden headlights an aftermarket upgrade?
I know it's not boating related but theres got to be a few of you that are experts in this arena. Any more info is appreciated, thanks.
Tank
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Re: OT: Anyone informed on 67-69 Cameros?
I believe the hidden headlights were a factory option and part of the RS/SS package. I think 1969 is the best year to have. Especially if you can find an original big block car. Most of the ones out there are 327 or 350. The 302 was only offered in the SS and very rare these days.
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Re: OT: Anyone informed on 67-69 Cameros?
RS and SS were separate option packages, and you could purchase both, thus RS/SS. The hidden headlights were part of the RS package, I believe (not sure on this one).
67 (and maybe 68?) had single leaf rear springs, IIRC. 69's had multileaf rear springs. Believe 67s were stuck with Powerglide autos rather than TH350s or TH400s (not sure about the 400s). 67's were limited to 327's as the top power (again, not 100% sure). I'm going from memory so don't quote me. All in all, the 69 is the best year but the 67's and 68's are less common.
My neighbor has one - nice ride!
67 (and maybe 68?) had single leaf rear springs, IIRC. 69's had multileaf rear springs. Believe 67s were stuck with Powerglide autos rather than TH350s or TH400s (not sure about the 400s). 67's were limited to 327's as the top power (again, not 100% sure). I'm going from memory so don't quote me. All in all, the 69 is the best year but the 67's and 68's are less common.
My neighbor has one - nice ride!
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Re: OT: Anyone informed on 67-69 Cameros?
Originally Posted by Bigwavz
I believe the hidden headlights were a factory option and part of the RS/SS package. I think 1969 is the best year to have. Especially if you can find an original big block car. Most of the ones out there are 327 or 350. The 302 was only offered in the SS and very rare these days.
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Call Crazyhorse 616-738-0474 he forgot more about early camaros than most people know.
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Re: OT: Anyone informed on 67-69 Cameros?
Originally Posted by fastskipper
302 only came with the 69 Z28 option
My father had an all original 69 Z-28 when I ws a kid, blue with white racing stripes. It is my favorite car that I hope to one day own. I want the huger orange with white stripes, houndstooth interior and the gauges on the console
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Re: OT: Anyone informed on 67-69 Cameros?
Be carefull. There are proably more RS, SS and Z-28's out there now than ever left the factory. A real one with the big motor will bring mucho bucks. The best car may be the unrestored California small block or inline 6 car. You know what you are getting and won't feel guilty about not restoring it to a Concourse condition.