1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

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• 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Survivor
• NO - 10 Paragraph history lesson about SCCA Racing against Mustangs / Vince Piggins / Pete Estes / How a 302ci engine is built / Blue Chip Investment.. Blah .. Blah.. Info on this car only
• Car is featured in "Muscle Car Review" Magazine.. May 2016 Issue starting on page 24. You will receive 10 copies of this issue with purchase. Also here at Hot Rod Network: http://www.hotrod.com/cars/featured/1603-you-wont-believe-what-the-salt-air-did-to-this-all-original-1968-chevrolet-camaro-z28/#.VuTSt43aPuQ.gmail
• 354 pictures here http://s806.photobucket.com/user/DannyStarr/library/1968%20Camaro%20Z28
• 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 with 57,000 documented original miles. Built in Norwood, Ohio. This is a TRUE survivor! I have several service work receipts showing mileage increases from 18,590 in May of ’69 to 53,347 in August 15th of ‘75. Car sat for many years. Car was started several times over the years in storage. The Engine, Transmission and Rear Axle Assembly are all OEM Chevrolet and original to this car new from the factory. All Engin, Transmission, Rear Axle casting and assembly dates are dated late May of 1968, and all with-in 9 days of each other! Comes with Protect-O-Plate, Owner Manual, Several Original Registrations, Owner Protection Warranty Booklet - This booklet has the car’s VIN stamped thru all the pages.
• Car was inspected on November 7 th of 2015 by respected Camaro expert Jerry MacNeish of Camaro Hi-Performance. It was Certified by Jerry as a REAL Authentic Z/28 with a complete numbers matching drive train. A quote from his report – “I can certify with certainty that this 1968 Camaro is an authentic Z28 Camaro” And just 15 days later the car was shipped back to Illinois and received “Heritage” status at the 2015 MCACN - "Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals" in the "Vintage Certification" class. Missing “Legend” status by fewer than 5 points! Only due to exterior paint loss and condition. Car was certified there also, as being a complete numbers matching authentic Camaro Z/28 Survivor.
• Some info and items that have been serviced. Engine oil filter and high zinc oil have been changed 8 times in 3,000 miles. This was done to help clean engine of debris. Nothing major has been done to the engine, and I believe it has never been apart or out of the car. Light white smoke on start-up, going away during warm-up. Car runs good. Intake manifold removed for vacuum leak. Engine RPM's have not exceeded 4,500 during the time of my ownership. Transmission fluid was changed along with the rear axle fluid with GM positraction additive. Then car was driven 100 miles and both were changed again. Valves have been adjusted. Generator has been rebuilt. Front bearings have been grease packed and seals replaced. All Zerk fittings have been greased including clutch bell crank. Timing chain was replaced with double roller Cloyes. All 3 rubber brake line hoses were replaced, and fluid bled at all four corners until clean. Gas tank was pumped empty several times with 3 filters installed inline. Filter cartridges were changed 2 or 3 times. When all filters remained clean after running car out of gas several times... they were removed. Locking gas cap got stuck and would not come off the car. I removed the steel filler neck to pry off the cap. Looking inside at the tank thru the trunk with a flashlight I could see the bottom of the tank, and it looked good. Carburetor filters were installed at carb fuel inlets. They say it cuts down on fuel flow. I see no difference, and better to not have fuel enter carb with no filtering. Correction; Brand new Holley 4053 DZ carburetor purchased and installed. Also installed in original carb the Holley 125-500 kit to save power valves during any backfire thru carb. Original carb comes with sale. Original smooth exterior rubber fuel line installed at tank, with original square edged clamps. Same smooth line installed at fuel pump with original square edged clamps. Tires are mounted with original assembly line correct “MICRO” wheel weights and correct valve stems and caps. The emergency flasher, horn and turn signal switches were froze. Horn did not work. Steering wheel and hub assembly were pulled, along with switch and wiring assembly. All were cleaned, greased and reassembled using all original parts. Signals and flasher now function well. Horn works great! Key buzzer was not functioning. I removed kick panel to find the wire at the door switch was disconnected. I reconnected and key buzzer now functions well. Headlights are original T-3. Both High & Low beam function properly. These headlights have been on for 1 or 2 hours at a time, and function well and are not all clouded up and ready to blow. You will also receive a set of modern Repro T-3’s. Included with the sale are 2 NOS sets each of 1968 only “ C “ and “ D “ cylinder keys that were cut by code from this cars codes. They function well in all locks. Also included, 2 sets of uncut, un-punched. These will have the knock outs intact and will be uncut. These are all Nickel over Brass, Briggs and Stratton keys. You will also receive one set of ORIGINAL factory keys that are completely worn out and no longer function well in any of the locks, but are an original factory set. Steering box had excessive play, so I adjusted, and now steers much better, with much less play. 1st hidden VIN at passenger cowl, and 2nd hidden VIN under passenger fender under fan motor - VIN plate at Drivers Dash.. ALL match the VIN of the car and the Warranty Booklet & Protect - O - Plate. See this video for verification. Also note that the dampness under the car you see in video and pictures is REMOIL that has not yet dried completely.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbYkug12_vQ

• Options Include:
• “Special Performance 302” - Z/28 Special Engine Package { Z/28 – 2 Package with Cowl Plenum }
• G80 Positraction Rear Axle
• D80 Front & Rear Air Spoiler
• U34 Walnut Woodgrain Steering Wheel
• U69 AM/FM Push Button Radio
• U80 Rear Deck Speaker
• B93 Door Edge Guards - NOS - Added
• Mandatory Options When Purchasing a Z/28: J50/52 Power Front Disc Brakes & M21 Muncie 4-Speed Transmission
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• We believe that the car was ordered by a serviceman overseas. According to the NCRS data report, the dealer code is 1 in Zone 21. That is GM overseas distribution. And they noted that it was possibly the Netherlands. We think it was ordered but never picked up. Then used by a dealership salesman by the name of Stephen Rollins as a demo with dealer plates. He worked at “Central Chevrolet” in Freemont, CA from ’67 to ’69. I talked to his nephew several times. It was then purchased on 3/26/69 by Richard Ward Anderson. This also accounts for the first year date the car was registered, which is 1969. And also why maybe the plates begin with a “Y”. I have the Chevrolet Motor Division “Application for Transfer of Warranty” sheet. It shows purchase date 3-26-69, date of application for warranty transfer of 4-12-69, and the original date vehicle was placed in service of 6-18-68. Chevrolet made 7,199 ’68 Z/28’s out of approximately 235,147 total production. Which is approx. 3.26 %. Still doing research on this car. If you have any information on this car, that would be great. Always fun to find out new facts. This is a TRUE Survivor! Many ads state survivor, then after reading down a few paragraphs, you see the engine has been rebuilt or replaced and the paint touched up in a couple places, and quarters replaced etc. etc. That’s NOT A SURVIVOR! Yes the car still exists, but in this hobby I feel that’s not the true meaning of the word. Just my opinion.

• Misc.. Stamped Body Panel Numbers “ H “ = Hamilton/Fairfield, OH Manufacturing Stamping Plant Stamps are number of weeks in the year ?
• Hood Left Rear Side Edge = 20
• Fenders = 20
• Header Panel Top of Cowl = 20
• Inside Left Front Rim = “22”
• Left Quarter Panel = H21
• Right Quarter Panel = Can’t see it, but - documented original
• Underside of Deck Lid = T20
• Trunk Gas Filler Neck Cover = 20H

• Exterior: The exterior paint is all original “Butternut Yellow” The flawing in the paint is from long period storage in Pebble Beach/Monterey, CA salt air area. This attacked the Acrylic Lacquer and lifted it in spots. Some very small dents in body, one on each door, couple small others here and there, but overall the body is in very nice condition, showing no major damage. Rear Quarter Panels, Trunk Pan, Fenders, Doors and Floors are all solid. Light rusting around front and rear windows, which of course is typical of all these cars of this vintage. Bottom of rear window worse than front, also typical. Other spot is a small hole in bottom of passenger fender. This can be patched, no need to replace original fender. All chrome has pitting throughout, and a small bow in each bumper from being struck lightly. Front license plate is an Original Steel USA-1 Chevrolet Dealer Plate with Greenish/Brown Nitrate Back. Original Black Plates YKZ 821 are not CA DMV clear yet, so will not go on car at this time, but included in sale. Paper work has been filed and I am awaiting the State of California’s decision. I do however have another set of “ Y “ plates that will go with the sale. Both plate frames are original from “Central Chevrolet” in Freemont, CA. One extra will come with the sale. Gas Cap is an original Chevrolet Bowtie Locking gas cap with some new baby internal springs to help keep it sealed tight. Correction.. Gas cap got ruined when pried off filler neck. Bowtie locking gas cap now on the car is a repro. Another original GM Bowtie Locking gas cap will come with the sale. It has one key with it and functions well. Glass is all original. Front window is starting to delaminate in corners. Some scratches here and there. Front Spoiler has some warpage and scratches. Rear spoiler is in excellent condition. I Removed spoiler and it is factory GM, and factory installed with one larger trunk spring etc. Under the spoiler has the original black tape over the unused holes in deck lid when moving “CAMARO” emblem up farther on the lid. Driver side mirror is original & the glass is dated May of ’68. Doors close with a solid sound, and all windows roll up and down. Door/Window fuzzies are mostly worn. Grill has a small crack in the bottom center. All body panel gaps line up well, and striping is also lined up well with a couple factory flaws. Yellow paint appears in diff shades depending on the lighting. The more direct sun, the moreyellow it appears. MCACN Score for Exterior = 80.2%
• Interior: Interior is black standard and all factory installed with tags on both front and rear carpet, dated May 17 th of ’68.” Dash pad is crack free at this time. Carpet has some wear and fading, mostly on driver side. Couple of small cracks in left side interior armrest door handle. Broken handle on left kick panel. Package tray is beat up from the sun showing some warpage and wear. Original 15” tire Size/Pressure sticker still intact on back of glove box door in great readable condition. Original Front Floor Mats in fair condition. Rear mats are reproduction. Shifter boot was split wide open in back. I purchased and installed an NOS boot. Original comes with sale. All sets of dated seat belts are present, also dated shoulder belts in clips above. While verifying second hidden VIN, I removed heater box and repaired original Heater Core. It is dated May of ’68 and now back in the car. Heater works great! Steering wheel is in excellent condition showing light flawing, no cracks at this time. Radio functions properly. Rear speaker not working at this time, may send out to be re-coned. If so, we will update this ad accordingly. Hooked up an aftermarket speaker just to test and it worked great. So it is the original speaker that needs repair, not the radio or fader. Lighter works. Wipers work high and low speed. Arms and holders are original and in excellent condition. All interior and exterior lights function properly also Dome Light. Headliner is in nice condition. Bottom line, without getting into EVERY single detail…Interior is in excellent condition! Hence the show score below. MCACN Score for Interior = 99.4%
• Engine: Engine compartment is all original except for some service items, i.e. distributor cap and wires, belts, heater and radiator hoses, oil and air filters, timing chain, PCV, Battery Cables etc. NOTE: Car comes with BOTH style gray tipped dipsticks. Flat and Round Handle. I fixed an Intake manifold vacuum leak. Master cylinder rebuilt and brass sleeved with no exterior resoration. I spent several hours adjusting the valves to make sure they were perfectly set. Car has been driven 1000 miles since. You have approx. another 11,000 to go before your next valve adjustment. Firewall is cut for Cowl Plenum. Stock original air cleaner assembly presently installed. No cowl plenum comes with car sale at this time. “ 532 “ written on firewall and on top of front lower valance. This is original factory writing stating this was the 532nd car of production that day. Amazing that this survived all these years. Radiator cap is an original closed rivet AC-15. If you know your first Generation Z/28’s, you know that just the Distributor, Carburetor, Generator, Water Pump, Clutch Fan Assembly, Intake Manifold, and Smog Equipment if all incorrect, will set you back close to 10 THOUSAND DOLLARS! All those items on this car and MORE are ORIGINAL GM to THIS car. MCACN Score for Engine Compartment = 88.5%
• Trunk: Trunk compartment is in excellent condition with all original spatter showing light flawing. Underside of deck lid paint in excellent condition, showing light flawing. Spare with an original Good Year Wide Tread GT tire, tube installed. Jack Assembly stamped “8E”and black Lug Wrench with “O” embossed at end. Also has original Jacking instructions and positraction sticker still intact under deck lid. Left Shock Tower has black plastic top hat cover still intact. Still has the factory “Line-up for install” paint mark on trunk lid gasket. Left wiring light harness wire clip intact. MCACN Score for Trunk = 99.8%
• Underbody: Underside of car still has light over-spray of original yellow paint in places. Underside of the car has no major rust. Light surface rust on the thick steel parts, like the frame, drive line, springs etc. Car still retains all of its original exhaust! Correction… Transverse muffler was falling apart, so installed new one. Old one goes with sale. Transverse Muffler was welded to exhaust tail pipe from the factory on passenger side. Rubber frame plugs intact Part # 4615576. All Original Rear Brakes complete. Correction… Rear brakes replaced November 25 th 2016 as a wheel cylinder began leaking after 48 years! Original wheel cylinders honed to clean up, rebuilt and reinstalled. Drums had never been turned. Drum adjustment knock-outs are intact and have not been punched out. They were turned to clean up and have proper seating of new shoes. Shoes installed are an original 35 year old NOS set of riveted Delcos. Original 4 - piston front Calipers rebuilt and brass sleeved. Front pads were drilled out and relined to save factory steel backing. Old pads and shoes will go with sale. Wheels & Tires: All 5 15” X 6” DF Rally Wheels are GM and dated May 3rd of 1968 – K 1 8 5 3 DF One wheel had some major curb damage and was being used as a spare with a tube. It was destroyed {not by me} and cut with a sawzall {not by me} or similar. It went in the metal scrap pile. And one wheel was dated March. I wanted all 5 to match so I purchased 2 date matched. The March wheel I was told is original, with a “ 22 “ marked inside. It will go with the sale. The other rim is now the spare. Original front anti static radio stars are still in place under both caps. Four Original Trim Rings with correct “ S “clips, and correct ’68 Derby Center Caps. Tires are newer Good Year E70-15 Speedway Wide Tread GT with approximately 1000 miles of use.
• MCACN score for Underbody = 96.3%
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• I don’t wanna list EVERY number, but here is some info on SOME existing original parts currently on the car Original Components Include: Air Cleaner Assembly and Lid, Wing Nut, Breather Hose w/ 90 Degree Valve Cover/Air Cleaner Fitting, 4 Dimple Spark Arrestor with small slightly eschew baby GM stamp, Carburetor with all correct parts including Base Plate, Carb 2 piece Throttle Linkage, Throttle Return Spring, Distributor with 532 Point Plate, and correct Vacuum Advance. Vacuum advance was changed out for a more modern unit. Original comes with sale. Coil w/ Bracket, & correct size stud nuts, Intake Manifold with correct Vacuum hose fittings and oil fill tube, “S” stamped Oil Cap, Thermostat Housing, Oil and Temp Sending Units, Correction… Oil sending unit was replaced with aftermarket, as it began leaking down the back of the bell housing. Original comes with sale. Water Pump, Water Pump Bypass Hose and correct hexagonal water fitting, Cylinder Heads, Exhaust Manifolds, Spark Plug Wire Protectors, Generator, Voltage Regulator, Horns, Horn Relay W/built-in key buzzer, Fan Clutch/ Blade Assembly, Starter/Solenoid W/Support Bracket and “P” stamped wire loom bracket, Brake Master Cylinder and Vacuum Booster, An Original Delco Energizer Y-55 Battery with reverse post, Mirrors, Motor Mounts, Oil Pan, All Smog Equipment, Steering Box, Steering Arms, Pitman Arm, Idler Arm, Radiator Tanks embossed with " E ", “UH” Radiator Plate, Closed Rivet Radiator Cap, Fuel Pump..I believe it is dated May of ‘66, Fuel Tank, T-3 Headlights, All Deep Groove Pulleys, Harmonic Balancer, Even all the water and smog hose clamps are dated to this car but one. All 2/68… Which stands for second quarter 1968. NOT February.. All 4 Spiral Shocks with UN parts stickers still intact, Front Coil Springs with Stickers still intact – printed numbers at this time are clear and readable. Drive line and U-Joints. Rear Multi Leaf Springs { 4 } with ‘ GMU “ embossed on each set, and mounting hardware, Rear Ring and Pinion Gears, and Eaton Positraction Carrier Unit all dated May of ’68 in original axle housing assembly. Rear Axle housing vent, brake lines {except 3 new rubber lines} original to car.
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• Cowl Tag Info
• O5E ST 68-12437 NOR 145458 BODY TR - 712 YY PAINT
• O5E = 5th Week of May 68
• 12437 = 1968 V8 Camaro Coupe
• NOR = Body Assembly Plant - Norwood Ohio
• 145458 = Fisher Body Unit Number
• TR -712 = Black Standard Bucket Seat Interior
• YY = Butternut Yellow Paint – Lower/Upper No Vinyl Top
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• Owner Protection Plan / Warranty Booklet Info E YY 124378N445453 H VO523MO BU0524G 6 P8E29 2 63 Note: Booklet Shows Rear Axle Code BU0524G Actual rear axle stamping on car is BUO525G This was a common mistake to be a day or more off in either direction. Especially with SO MANY 4’s & 5’s in the VIN! LOTS of documented human error with paper work on these cars back in the day. If it was going to be forged, why make it one day off, it would be the correct date!
• E = black interior color
• YY = Color Butternut Yellow
• VIN 124378N445453
• H = Holley
• VO523MO = Engine Build Date
• Stamp BUO524G = Rearend Assembly Date Stamp
• 6 = June of 1968 P8E29 = Transmission Assembly Date
• 2 = J50 Power Assisted Brakes
• 6 = U69 & U80 AM/FM Push Button Radio & Rear Deck Speaker
• 3 = J52 Disc Brakes
• Vertical Chevrolet Bowtie Insignia

• Block Casting Date = E218
• E = Month of the Year - May
• 21 = Numeric Day of the Month - 21st. Tuesday
• 8 = Year - 1968
• Tuesday May 21st. 1968
• 1968 Production Code on Front Block Pad V0523MO
• V = Flint Michigan
• 05 = Numeric Month of the Year - May
• 23 = Numeric Day of the Month 23rd - Thursday May 23rd
• MO = Suffix Code – Z/28 4-Speed Transmission
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• Transmission Tag on Transmission 3915085 = M21 Close Ratio 4-Speed
• “3925660” Main Case
• 18N445453 = Partial VIN
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• P8E29
• P = 4 - Speed Muncie
• 8 = 1968
• E = Month of Year May
• 29 = Day of Month
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• Rear Axle Casting Number Casting # 3894860
• = 12 Bolt Rear End Rear
• Axle Assembly BU 0525G2 E
• BU = Rear Axle Ratio Code - 3:73
• 05 = Numeric Month of the Year - May
• 25 = Numeric Day of the Month - 25th - Saturday
• G = Gear Axle Plant - Detroit 2 = Shift Code - Second Shift
• E = Positraction Manufacturer Code – Eaton Company
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• Rear Axle Casting Date E 208 E
• = Month of the Year – May
• 20 = Numeric Day of the Month – Monday
• 8 = Last Digit of Year 1968
• Monday May 20th 1968
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• Original Spiral Shocks:
• Front Shocks Shocks Part # 3192477 Julian Dated 115 68
• = Wednesday April 24th 1968
• Rear Shocks Part # 3192851 Julian Dated 128 68
• = Tuesday May 7th 1968
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• Jerry MacNeish’s CAMARO HI-PERFORMANCE, INC. Consultant, Appraisal and Authentication Services Specializing in Drive-Train Restoration & Technical Publications 5750 Kinsmen Courage Court Eldersburg, Maryland 21784 Web Site: www.z28camaro.com Phone: 410-781-0418 E-mail: [email protected] “IAAA CERTIFIED” APPRAISAL-CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY Owners Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Vehicle Make: Chevrolet Camaro Model: Z28 Year: 1968 VIN Number: 124378N445453 Trim Plate Data: BUILD DATE: 05E PAINT CODE: Y-Y OPTION CODES: N/A NOR #145458 TRIM CODE: 712 Drive Train Numbers: Engine: V0523MO assm.date, “678” block, casting date E218, 302-290 horsepower V-8, original engine to vehicle Transmission: P8E29 assm. date, “660” case, M21 4-speed Muncie transmission, vin stamped 18N445453, original to vehicle Rear Axle: BU0525G2 assm. date, 12 bolt positraction axle, 3.73 ratio, #860NF casting, casting date E208, original to vehicle Documentation: Protect-O-Plate, the second owner had new plate made, NCRS shipping doc states that this car was originally shipped to GM overseas distribution, possibly The Netherlands, dealer code 1 in zone 21, build date of car 6-4-68 Paint Condition: Fair to poor, car should be repainted in the correct original color, Butternut yellow w/black Z28 stripes Interior Condition: Original interior that is in excellent condition, black standard bucket seats Engine Bay: Very original in survivors condition, a few components have been serviced, cowl plenum air cleaner missing Under Carriage: Original floors that are in excellent original condition, no rust on the bottom sides at all Comments: This 1968 Camaro, vin #124378N445453 has been inspected and certified by Camaro Hi-Performance. According to our data base and historical Chevrolet records, this car is an original Z28 302-290 horsepower V-8 with Muncie 4-speed transmission and factory 12-bolt rear axle. This Z28 Camaro, engine, transmission, rear axle and trim tag are certified as real and authentic. The interior and exterior match the trim identification tag on the firewall. Summary; car falls into the very original survivor’s category. The 1968 Z28 is one of the most popular high performance cars of the 1960s. Only 7,199 units were produced making this model very collectable. Page two of this report will address any component and fastener issues. Page two and three with list all factory options and component distinctions that certify the Camaro as a real Z28. Due to the originality of this Z28 and the fact that the original drive train is still intact, this Z28 deserves minimally new paint to protect the original sheet metal. Many Z28 Camaros were blown up when they were new from abuse on the street and race track. Original drive train Z28’s are very desirable in the Camaro market place. _________________________________11-7-15 Jerry MacNeish, Certified Appraiser, IAAA ID#1007319906 Certified Diamond Judge, American Camaro Association Technical Advisor, International Camaro Club Page Two: Vehicle Component Issues: ● correct upper grille rivets should be installed on both right and left sides ● correct dip stick is needed for the engine, should have round handle with gray tip ● a Gardner exhaust system is needed for this Z28, please save the original for reference and originality ● Smog system has been removed at one time for use of the cowl plenum air cleaner assembly ● The original radiator has been re-cored, correct upper and lower rails should be installed for originality ● Rem-Oil should be used to wipe down all of the bare metal areas, this does not change the originality of the vehicle, it will aid in cleaning much of the dirt and grease that has accumulated on the car over the past 47 years ● Distributor one tooth off in the engine, vacuum advance should be rotated counter clock wise
• Corrections made as follows: Rivets installed KINDA! I cut the heads off a set and glued them on. For the visual for now.
• Round and Flat Handle Dip Sticks included
• Entire underside of car was saturated with Rem-Oil and wiped down. THEN saturated a second time and left to penetrate. And just now sprayed again.
• Distributor was pulled andmoved to correct indexed position.
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• Options:
• ● D80 Spoiler Equipment
• ● G80 Positraction, 3.73 Ratio
• ● J52 Disc Brakes
• ● M21 4-Speed Transmission
• ● N34 Wood Steering Wheel
• ● U69 AM-FM Radio
• ● U80 Rear Seat Speaker
• ● Z28 Special Engine and Equipment Package (Z28 - 2 Package with Cowl Plenum) Component Data:
• ● Original DF Wheels, Dated K18-3-20, K18-5-3
• ● Original Four Leaf Rear Springs
• ● Carburetor #4053, Dated 812
• ● Original Brake Booster, #9078, Dated 144th Day of 1968
• ● Original #1111467 Distributor, Dated 8E8
• ● Original Starter Motor, #8367, Dated 8E21
• ● #610 Intake Manifold Dated 4-18-68
• ● Cylinder heads, #291, dated E68
• ● Hidden VIN Stamped in the Cowl Area is Original
• ● Original #298BR Engine Coil
• ● Alternator #1100814, Dated 8E17
• ● Original Bumper Jack Dated 8E
• ● Original #326 Water Pump Dated E38
• ● Original Voltage Regulator, Dated 8E
• ● Original OD Radiator, E of 1968
• ● Fan Clutch Dated 5-10-68
• Page Three: Final Summary: I can certify with certainty that this 1968 Camaro is an authentic Z28 Camaro.
• During my inspection, I was able to verify the following:
• ● Original E70 x 15” tire pressure sticker on glove box door, #3934882, and emissions sticker on the core support
• ● Original Muncie speedometer hole stamped out below windshield wiper motor on firewall
• ● Original paint and Z28 strips still on the car
• ● Original 302 Engine, Transmission, Rear Axle and all deep Groove Pulleys
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• It is my professional opinion that this car is an original Norwood built Z28 with a factory installed 302-290 hp V-8 engine. Through use of photo data analysis, I have confirmed that the engine, transmission and rear axle are original to this car as these stampings match all originals in my Camaro Hi-Performance data base. This is a very original car with most of the hard to find parts still on the car. The only serious issue that I see is the exterior sheet metal has been exposed to the salt water air on the west coast for many years. There are many small rust areas that may present a problem later as this bare sheet metal will continue to deteriorate as time goes on. I only recommend repainting the car back to its original color. This will stop any further body rust issues that may present a problem in the future. The Z28 Camaro was one of the most successful factory built race cars of the 1960’s. In 1968 the Z28 Camaro dominated all Motorsport arenas winning the SCCA Trans Am series and NHRA Super Stock World Championship title thanks to the Penske racing team (SCCA) and Jenkins Strickler racing team (NHRA). In September of 1967, Dave and Ben Wenzel won the NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, Indiana with a brand new 1967 Z28. The NHRA U.S. Nationals is the largest and most prestigious drag race in the world of motorsports.

On Jan-19-17 at 10:49:29 PST, seller added the following information:

To answer a couple questions...

Note that this car is in remarkably originalcondition for 48 years 8 months old. The passenger lower fender rot can be cut out and patched in, in a couple hourswithout taking off the fender. Tape off the interior, trunk, and engine compartment and shoot the whole car. Then it becomes what they call a survivor with one repaint. Or do a complete frame off restoration and end up with an incredible car. This car does not have, and will not need a bunch of aftermarket parts. A lot of restored cars have hundreds of aftermarket parts. And a lot of the parts are so small you can't tell they are aftermarket.They look great when complete, but not original. This car isVERY original from the air cleaner wing nut to the wheels. Or leave as is as a survivor and buy ALOT of wax! You could mix a little butternut yellow and blackin clear and just clear coat it in sections and leave it forever. This car is known in the hobby world as one of the most original cars out there.

Keeping with the originality.. since this auction, the driver sidekick panel was removed and cable changed out with a nice handle black with no cracks.Had to go thru4 with cracks to get to a good handle. It's all lubed and back together and functions great. Vacuumed out some leaves, and red oxide looks good.That was a fun 3 hour project!

Also rear speaker has been removed and sent out for re-coning. It will be back in the coming days and be re-installed.

Also I have installed the reddifferential "USE POSITRATION LUBE" plastic label on the fill plug. It is worn and matches the car well.

A couple questions regarding RPM's .. This car does run great and pulls strong. But Ididn't want to rev itup to 6 and 8 thousand RPM's.Or rather IWANTED to, but did not and have not. There is no reason for it, and I didn't want to take a chance over revving it. I revved my last solid lifter 302 to 7,200 many times. And my friend actually revved his to 10,000more than once! If you buy the car you can have at it and wind it up to the moon.But if you come for a test drive,we will not be revving it over 4,500. That's just my personal cut off.I may install a rev limiter.

Lastly for this update. The engine harness has been spliced, and there was a porcelain resisterthat was installed at one time. Also the wiring at the starter was frayed. So I purchased an aftermarket harness and spliced in the last4 or 5 feet down to thestarter. And removed the resister.You can search for original or install complete aftermarket engineharness. But starter now turns over much better. Only had 3 or 4 wires connected before.