Hannie Caulder Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 15 hours ago, tous said: It's funny. I hate red cars. I have and likely never will own a red car. Yet, I love the Ferraris and the first-generation Camaro in bright red. Mebbe it's just me that's funny in the head, eh? My Camaro is red with black racing stripes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwalchmai Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Is Z/28 an option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tous Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 Yes, the Z/28 was available in 1967-1969. You got diisc front brakes, a better 4-speed transmission, a beefier suspension and a high-revving 290 hp, 302ci engine. However, if memory serves, you wouldn't see one on the dealer's lot. Few back then even knew that they existed. They were special order items, I believe, produced so that the automobiles qualified for the Trans-Am racing series. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elsolo Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 59 minutes ago, tous said: Let us expand the hypothesis some. What was the automobile that you listed for in high school? Forget future investment value, poor brakes, poorly-functioning headlight doors or an automobile,such as Yenko Chevrolet that few if any could purchase. When you were sixteen - seventeen years old, what was your dream car? If you had the means, what car would you run to the dealership for? As I mentioned, I hankered after a first-generation Camaro with both SS and RS options. Of course, at the time, we didn't know that there would be a second- or third-generation. Not red. No convertible. I also really admired the 1968 Plymouth Barracuda. I had a 69 Camaro base model. I wanted a 69 Camaro zl-1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem like me Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 47 minutes ago, tous said: Yes, the Z/28 was available in 1967-1969. You got diisc front brakes, a better 4-speed transmission, a beefier suspension and a high-revving 290 hp, 302ci engine. However, if memory serves, you wouldn't see one on the dealer's lot. Few back then even knew that they existed. They were special order items, I believe, produced so that the automobiles qualified for the Trans-Am racing series. lol 290 HP closer to 325ish the 396 in mine was under rated as well they listed the L78 as325/ 350 HP a solid lifter it was closer to 380HP or more 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tous Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 The automobile manufacturers were not know for scrupulous honesty back then. Or since. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkdweller22 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 SS would be my choice. Nothing like the rumble of a healthy running 396. Awesome car, one of the best of all time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkdweller22 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, tous said: Let us expand the hypothesis some. What was the automobile that you listed for in high school? Forget future investment value, poor brakes, poorly-functioning headlight doors or an automobile,such as Yenko Chevrolet that few if any could purchase. When you were sixteen - seventeen years old, what was your dream car? If you had the means, what car would you run to the dealership for? As I mentioned, I hankered after a first-generation Camaro with both SS and RS options. Of course, at the time, we didn't know that there would be a second- or third-generation. Not red. No convertible. I also really admired the 1968 Plymouth Barracuda. In that case: I was born in 1970 and loved that car since I can remember. My dad had this: ... except his had white stripes instead of black and a 454. That's probably why I love the Chevelle so much. Edited August 23, 2017 by arkdweller22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwalchmai Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 My uncle bought my girl cousin a brand new SS396 Camaro for her birthday. Automatic, though, cause, you know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerbuttons Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 13 hours ago, PNWguy said: Ford guy here as well, but the RS/SS 396 cars were just plain impressive. I'd definitely opt for the RS package; love the hideaway headlight look. My favorite musclecar of all time is the 1970 Torino GT with the hideaway headlights. The one I had never gave me a bit of trouble... The guy I bought our 65 mustang from has a burgundy 1970 Torino GT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWguy Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, tous said: Let us expand the hypothesis some. What was the automobile that you listed for in high school? Forget future investment value, poor brakes, poorly-functioning headlight doors or an automobile,such as Yenko Chevrolet that few if any could purchase. When you were sixteen - seventeen years old, what was your dream car? If you had the means, what car would you run to the dealership for? As I mentioned, I hankered after a first-generation Camaro with both SS and RS options. Of course, at the time, we didn't know that there would be a second- or third-generation. Not red. No convertible. I also really admired the 1968 Plymouth Barracuda. I found mine in a storage garage that my friend rented to work on his pickup in. It was sitting in the corner under a cover and the owner was willing to sell it. He only wanted $15k. Might as well have been $15 million for a 17yr old in 1986... Edited August 24, 2017 by PNWguy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem like me Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 the L-78 396 was one of the best motors of the era simple mods put it over 420hp and with solid lifters and a forged crank rods and pistons it revved like a madman. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWguy Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 15 minutes ago, Mayhem like me said: the L-78 396 was one of the best motors of the era simple mods put it over 420hp and with solid lifters and a forged crank rods and pistons it revved like a madman. I had a `65 GTO that had a transplanted 428 out of a `69 Pontiac SJ. It was an amazing motor that I had never heard of before buying the car. "In 1967 the basic 421 design's bore was increased to 4.12. this gave a displacement of 426.61 CID or a 427. The 428 had the same 4" stroke as the 421, yet retained the 421's 3.25" Main journal, and was produced from 1967 to 1969. This engine produced 360 hp and 376 hp in 1967, 375 hp and 390 hp in 1968 and 360 hp, 370 hp and 390 hp in 1969. The crankshaft in the 428 also had a "N" cast on them as opposed to the 421's Armasteel. In 1969, Pontiac also used a revised crankshaft out of a Pearlitic malleable-iron, although it still used the "N" casting letter. This new material had stronger alloys in the iron. All 428 engines were factory installed in large cars only. However, there were a few dealers that would install a 428 in a customers GTO or Firebird for higher power levels. All 428 cylinder heads received the 14 degree valve angle, closed chamber only in 67 and open chamber 68 and up. It was replaced by the 455 for the 1970 model year." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1L26 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 If I was to buy a Camaro then it would be 1969 Z/28 SS/RS Le Mans blue with white stripes. A friend of mine had one new it was a great ride. Not the fastest thing in town but made all the right sounds. I understood even though they were rated at 290 HP they were closer to 400 HP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyjohnson Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 when i was in Jr. high/high school i wanted a `67 Wimbeldon white with Le Mans blue stripe GT500,toploader and inboards more then anything. i drove a Grand National and had an R-code Mach 1 and worked on Muscle cars everyday,but 67 GT500 is just an amazing looking car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem like me Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 20 hours ago, 1L26 said: If I was to buy a Camaro then it would be 1969 Z/28 SS/RS Le Mans blue with white stripes. A friend of mine had one new it was a great ride. Not the fastest thing in town but made all the right sounds. I understood even though they were rated at 290 HP they were closer to 400 HP. They were around 350 ish stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchool64 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 humm.... "The 1969 Camaro 427 COPO's are famous for their raw power and low production volumes. They were specifically made to get around the limitations on performance cars that General Motors had imposed on Chevrolet; only a limited number of people knew enough to order them. Many years went by before their very existence became public knowledge. This article provides the details of how these cars came about and what they were." http://www.camaros.org/copo.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I had a 69 Camaro SS 396. 375 hp, hurst factory shifter, hugger orange with the painted on stripes. No AC, no power steering. Yes to this day I tell everyone let me bend over and kick me in the a.... for selling. I loved that car. Paid around $2,000 plus some back then. Then college came up so there was that so had to go.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1L26 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 On 8/23/2017 at 0:37 PM, arkdweller22 said: In that case: I was born in 1970 and loved that car since I can remember. My dad had this: ... except his had white stripes instead of black and a 454. That's probably why I love the Chevelle so much. With the LS-6 motor the 70 Chevelle SS was a monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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