Vehicle Description
1967 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe
The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro appeared in Chevrolet
dealerships in September 1966 for the 1967 model year on a
brand-new rear-wheel drive GM F-body platform and was available as
a 2-door, 2 plus 2 seat, hardtop, (no "B" or center pillar), or
convertible, with the choice of either a straight-six or V8 engine.
The first-generation Camaro was built through the 1969 model
year.
This 67 as we can see, had undergone a recent restoration with some
major changes to the original configuration of the power plant. The
body and frame have been kept OEM. Bought from the keyboardist for
Bon Jovi, David Bryan, it has a little provenance, and a lot of
power.
Exterior
Marina Blue respray of 3 coats base and 3 coats clear, and it
shines like a crazy diamond. Very nice paint, complete with the
wrap around front hood stripe in white and SS badge. This car also
carries the RS package, consisting of hidden headlights that work
perfectly and RS specific taillight bezels, (the all-important Z22
RPO code). Rocker chrome, and wheel well surround trim is
excellent. Small bumpers are also excellent. A white hardtop draped
with vinyl is blemish free and tops this Mustang eater off
perfectly. On all 4 corners are stock blue steel wheels with dog
dish caps, wrapped by black sidewall tires, correct for the period
but updated. Also need to mention the small but sexy rear spoiler
floating above the trunk, (actually its attached).
Interior
I'm breaking protocol and starting with the trunk which you have to
see to believe. All wrapped in green and black houndstooth vinyl it
contains the spare, (wrapped in the houndstooth vinyl), a wheeled
jack, and crowbar neatly displayed within the houndstooth. Now we
can move to the meat and potatoes of the interior...the passenger
compartment. Swinging the doors, we are greeted with excellence.
Excellent door panels in blue, excellent buckets in blue vinyl with
some snazzy white stripe highlights bordering the bolsters and
flanking a dual cupholder. This rests on the black textured console
which houses the Hurst shifter. As we move to the dash there are 3
aftermarket gauges hanging below the dash, and in front of the
shifter. These monitor oil, volts, and water temp. Moving up the
angled inward dash in blue, there are a few chromed knobs and dual
deep dish round gauges framed by an original steering wheel, all
just in peachy condition (actually they are blue and black). Noted
on the original steering column is a tachometer so you can avoid
the red zone. Beautiful carpet below, and a tight headliner above
and we have covered the interior.
Drivetrain
Take a deep breath, here we go! The original numbers matching block
and crankshaft were utilized, but inside were placed KB
hypereutectic .020 pistons and rings with a 9.5 to 1 compression,
Scat rods, a polished and balanced crank. Aluminum heads are
attached with titanium seats stainless valves, and .500 lift
springs. A Comp Thumper Cam with .491 int, and .491 exhaust lift,
is of the hydraulic variety, Howard lifters, roller rockers, and
sealed with all Fel-Pro gaskets. Topping it off is a Quickfuel 650
CFM carburetor, and Edelbrock intake manifold. This 350ci mill
exhales through Hedman Headers and a Flowmaster exhaust.
Transmission is a 4-speed manual Muncie, (1969 vintage), and the
rear is a 12 bolt 3.73 posi edition. Whew!
Undercarriage
Visually edible, (aka eye candy), near perfect, and well taken care
of on any rust fronts because it does not exist...anywhere! Solid
as a rock. 4 Wheel 9" drum brakes non power assisted are
installed.
Drive-Ability
Lights quickly, and just listening to the exhaust sound of the
idle, you know you are in for a ride. This car does not disappoint,
as it runs like a deer, stings like a bee, and handles like a
butterfly, all while looking great and turning heads. It has to be
a female car, because it can do more than one thing at once...but I
digress, and back to the wonderful handling, ride, and
acceleration. She is just a great driver whose power goes on longer
than our test area. And the color...deeper than your eyes can
see.
Kudos to the restorers...with an excellent example of the Camaro
350 SS coupe, as it has no stones unturned, plenty of power, and
great looks interior and exterior. She's a multitasker, and a cool
driver right out of 1967, and she will eat a Mustang of the same
era anytime. Oh Oh here she comes, she's a man eater!
VIN Decode
124377N119093
1-Chevrolet
2-Camaro
4-V8
37-Coupe
7-1967
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
119093-Sequential Unit Number
Trim Tag
R-Bright Blue Interior
ST 67 12637-1967 Camaro Sport Coupe, Custom Interior
BDY NOR19219-Norwood Body #
TR 732Z-Bright Blue Custom Buckets
PNT F2-Marina Blue, Black Vinyl Top
10C-Third Week October Build
ACC 2LG
L-4 Speed
G-Center Console
3SL
S-Z23 Interior Decor Group
L-Z22 RS Equipment Group
4P-SS 350
5Y-Deluxe Seat Belts
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