dukenrock

I was in a customer's shop today and found out the owner had a 1967 Camaro RS/SS Convertible for sale in the back of the shop. Apparently all the pieces are there. Everything is in crates, boxes, etc. Totally disassembles, but is supposed to be a numbers matchinng vehicle. The body was in the process of being put back together, some in primer. The unibody/frame was also there and looked solid. Engine totally disassembled. Had new fenders and quarters in the box. Owner bought the car for his son years ago. They started to restore it and lost interest. Looks like I could get it for 6-8K. Didn't sound like a bad deal. I will call the owner tomorrw for more details. (I spoke with an employee today) Looks like it's a small block car.I found a number on the block 3692657. Couldn't get any more numbers without taking it out of the crate.

customryder

let me know thanks Jeff

Outdrive1

Engine Block Codes for Camaro's

Casting Years CID HP Main Notes
3892657 1967 327 210-350 2 Passenger/Chevelle/Corvette/Camaro
3892657 1967 350 295 2 Camaro
3892657 1967 302 290 2 Z28 Camaro
3903352 1967 327 210-350 2 Passenger/Chevelle/Corvette/Camaro
3914660 1968 327 210-300 2 Passenger/Chevelle/Chevy II/Camaro/Corvette
3914678 1968 350 295 2 Chevy II/Camaro
3914678 1968 302 290 2 Z-28 Camaro
3914678 1968 327 210-350 2 Passenger/Chevelle/Chevy II/Camaro/Corvette
3932386 1969 350 300/350 4 Passenger/Chevelle/Chevey II/Corvette/Camaro
3932386 1969 302 290 4 Z-28 Camaro
3932388 1969 350 300 4 Passenger/Camaro Rare? See FAQ on site
3932388 1969 302 290 4 Z-28 Camaro Rare? See FAQ on site
3956618 1969 302 290 4 Z-28 Camaro
3956618 1969 350 250-350 2/4 Passenger/Chevelle/Chevy II/Corvette/Camaro
3956632 1969 307 200 2 Truck/Chevelle/Chevy II/Camaro
3970010 1970-80 350 145-350 2/4 Truck/Passenger/Chevelle/Chevy II/Corvette/Camaro
3970010 1969-69 350 255-350 4 Truck/Passenger/Chevelle/Chevy II/Corvette/Camaro
3970010 1969 302 290 4 Z-28 Camaro

Outdrive1

First Generation RS's:
There are NO codes on 1968 and 1969 Camaros that will verify the RS option. Check the trim tag information for 1967 Camaros. Again there are NO codes on 1968 and 1969 Camaros to verify the RS option. Each first gen RS was a little different but they all had hideaway headlights. In '67 the headlight doors were electrically operated. In '68 and '69 they were vacuum operated. The parking lights were mounted below the bumper on the front valance in '67 and '68 which was different from non RS Camaros. All first gen RS's had the backup lights mounted below the rear bumper. The RS package could be combined with any drive train setup or color available. The RS option was an appearance package so items like engine and brakes and such had no specific requirements.

Outdrive1

If you look at the trim tag on a 67 Camaro, in the bottom row, second box it should have a "P" if its an authentic ss car(no markings for cars built in the Van Nuys factory before October). The motor also has the last six digits of the vin number on the front passenger side next to the date code and suffix code. Having the cating code and the motor suffix code is the only way to tell if its an SS car on first generation Camaros except the '67 in wich case the trim tag will identify the car but the vin and suffix code on the motor will match as well. There are some exceptions to that rule (some cars have other trim tag codes identifying certain models) but the engine code and suffix code on the motor is the easiest way to identify a real SS car. That number you gave is not a correct casting number for a camaro. All the SS cars for '67 will have either the 350-295hp or 396-325hp, or 375hp motors with the correct casting and suffix codes and should have the last six digits of the vin code matching the car to be authentic.

dukenrock

I left the numbers on my desk at work, but so far I found where and when it was built, interior color, (red), block size could be 350 or 327, (based on the block codes), standard bucket interior (They had a deluxe that year), title has it as a verified 67 convertible. I have all the numbers to determine which axle, just need to look at the axle. No tranny. I need to see where I find out what tranny it came with. Also looking for exterior color, convertible top color. I also did not find anything yet to say it was an RS/SS. But, it does have the "hidden" lights in a box. After talking to my bodyshop friend and a few other people I know, and even some OSO pm's, I think the car's worth the 10K. I will go check it out next week with my buddy and get some inventory and digital pics.

Outdrive1

You need the trim tag, I can decode it for you and you need to check the date and suffix code on the block along with the last six numbers matching the vehicles vin number. Take a picture of the trim tag. You cant tell anything from the vin except whether or not its a v6 or v8. Anyone who tells you different is full of sh!t. It could have come with a small block or big block and have the same number identifying it in the vin code.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Example: 124377N100001
Third Digit Engine: 3 for 6 cylinder, 4 for V8
Fourth Digit Body Style: 3 for coupe, 6 for convertible
Sixth Digit Year: 7=1967, 8=1968, 9=1969
Seventh Digit Production Plant: N=Norwood,Ohio, L=Van Nuys
Last Six Digits increase by one with each Camaro built at each plant

dukenrock

The VIN showed what you've shown.Engine numbers ID it as a small block, but same numbers for 327 & 350.When I was on the phone with the owner today he was reading what I think was the trim tag. It gave me the interior trim color, bucket/bench code, standard/deluxe interior code, etc. I will try to get as much info as the owner wil let me. I'll get some pics and get back later. Would you think it's worth the 10K?

Outdrive1

If its a numbers matching car even in that condition it may not be a bad investment. For a non numbers matching car in that condition definantly not. You can find one running, ( a regular camaro ) in that price range. You can build a clone out of it and have a really nice car. Make sure you verify it before you buy it, I'll help you decode it but the key to everything is going to be in the engine block and trim tab. Three sets of numbers on block unless its been decked, and if it has its usually a trick to hide the real identitiy of the motor and not to build a better motor. That vin number could mean a 396, or 302 as well. If it was a 302 it would be the find of the century though, that only came in the z28's and they are worth a fortune. I highly doubt its a z28 car and nobody knew about it but you always here stories like that.............

dukenrock

VIN: 124677N233842

Engine Block: 3892657 (Wouldn't it be nice if I could find the Z28 option code somewhere This is the same block code as the Z)

Paint Code Plate:
06B 67-12467 NOR133978 F1 717-Z

So far, this is what I can get out of it...1967 Built second week of June, Blue Interior, Convertible, Built in Norwood, OH, Blue Standard Buckets, Marina Blue exterior, white convertible top.

Not sure what the trans code is, nor the options info that tells it the car is a SS/RS. If it is a SS, the engine has to be a 350, 295HP.