Vehicle Description
1968 Chevrolet Camaro Hardtop
In 1968, there were two subtle design cues that differentiated the
1968 from the 1967Camaro. First, the vent wing windows in the 1967
modelwere removed, and longer side windows took their place.
Second, a rectangular side marker was added to the front fenders.
In 1969, rear side fender vents were added. And that, my friends,
is how to quickly tell the difference between first generation
Camaros from the side.
For consignment, a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro that retains those 1968
identifiers but is modified as a ProStreet car. Heavily built and
housing 572ci under a steel hood. We've said it before, you can
start building that shell you have in the backyard, or you can skip
a few years of work and buy a purpose built street/strip car and
have your project with the turn of a key.
Exterior
I'm not sure what crop this represents, but paint called Hawaiian
Orchard covers this car in a deep purple tone. A white SS stripe
rolls over the nose like a ribbon and then turns towards that back
where it ends as a spear. Requisite items for a speed demon include
the cowl induction hood and rear spoiler,while massive exhaust
exits under the door jamb like two XL pipelines, only these are
wide open. 15-inch Weld Prostars are the wheels on hand and the
tubbed rear wears massive 33x21.5x15 tires. Talk about a footprint!
The car is adorned with SS badges including on the gas cap as well
as the grille. The paint, chrome, and metal work are show worthy
with the exception of a small ding and one small imperfection in
the paint being the only demerit and it's not even obvious.
Interior
Black vinyl door cards are enhanced with an abstract shaped purple
filler panel. Climb over the color keyed S&W 10 point roll cage
into a pair of racing seats with 5 point racing harnesses. An
ergonomic steering wheel leads to a rather stock looking gauge
package, circa 1968. Turn to the right and you find a large
AutoMeter tachometer and in the center stack, water temp and oil
pressure gauges. In the center console, a floor mounted Hurst
pistol grip quarter stick shifter in a pedestrian faux wood panel.
Black loop style carpet covers the floor and the charcoal headliner
and sun visors are in good condition. In the trunk, a fuel cell and
battery box.
Drivetrain
Get comfortable, this might take a few minutes to read. The Merlin
III 572ci V8 has some impressive components and stats including an
Eagle crankshaft with a 4.375 stroke, Eagle H-beam rods, JE 4.560"
pistons, a Comp Cams roller #11-825-9 cam, Comp roller lifters, and
a MSD digital 7 ignition with a Pro Billet distributor. The heads
are Brodix BB2 EXTRA heads with Crane stud girdles. A Holley
1150cfm Dominator 4-barrel carburetor sits on a Brodix HV-2001
intake. The TH400 transmission houses a B&M Nitrous holeshot
converter. To handle the power, the rear consists of a Ford 9" rear
with 4.86 gears and Moser 38 spline axles, a Moser nodular iron
center section, and a Detroit locker. Hedman Hustler headers start
the exhaust on a short route. The engine bay is clean and the
monster engine is visually enhanced with some polished components
in the bay. Otherwise, it's all business.
Undercarriage
The undercarriage is spotless, but with a car like this, you're
gonna wanna know what's under there. So, pour another drink and
read on. The suspension consists of front QA1 coil over shocks,
rear Chassis Engineering double adjustable ladder bars, and rear
Chassis Engineering double adjustable coil overs. Front power disc
brakes include GM single piston front calipers, while the power
rears include Wilwood discs. The exhaust comes off the headers into
a pair of FlowMaster mufflers, then out for the general public
within a 10 mile radius to hear.
Drive-Ability
A quarter mile is really all we need to test the functionality of
the car, but we'll take a bit longer than say8 seconds to do so.
It's loud, it's fast and it's everything a ProStreeter is supposed
to be. All gauges, lights, and the throttle all work very well.
The ProStreet community is large but it's still a small world where
a lot of individuals know each other and their cars. This is a
turnkey opportunity to join that community or augment your
"membership" with one badass car. This one is not for your teenage
son or daughter. This is a serious hobby car for the discerning
street/strip enthusiast.
124378N339193
1-Chevrolet
24-Camaro V8
37-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
8-1968
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
339193-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
10E-5th Week October
ST 68 12437-1968 Camaro 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY NOR39278-Norwood Body #
TR 714-Black Custom Vinyl Buckets
PNT CC-Ermine White
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