68 Camaro questions...

[rubbinisracing]

I have a 68 Camaro 327/275 AT with A/C that has me puzzeled. The trim tag build date is "03" but the engine cast date is G-12-8, The stamp pad is numbers matching and assembled on 7/17/68,the distributor is dated 8-C-14, tranny dated 7-8-68 and is numbers matching, The rear was cast on 6-25-68 and assembled on 7-10-68. I think I remember reading somewhere about the "03" date on trim tags but can't find it. Any help would be appreciatted.

The heads are 3947041 and are dated G-15-8 and G-9-8 and are great dates for the block but according to "Chevy by the Numbers" they should be 3917291. I was wondering if they could be correct for the car?

[drdave69]

It sounds as if the "03" is really "08" since that would make more sense. Could it be a light stamp with the 8 or maybe someone grabbed the 3 instead. Some guys can tell you if the body number and VIN are in line if you post the numbers.

[rubbinisracing]

Vin is 483131, I don't have the body number with me...I'll try and post that later today.

[TXZS]

Howard, my '68 Z is a Norwood-built car with an "03D" build date and VIN of 402672. Hope that helps. Tex Timberlake

[m22mike]

Your car was built in July 68.

see this chart at CRG ," 1967-1969 LOS/NOR End-of-Month Monthly VIN Report:
http://www.camaros.org/geninfo.shtml

scroll about 1/4 way down that page.

Mike

[68l30]

I would say the 041's are correct! I have a 07E 68 with a 0702 assy date on a L-30..With F 21 dates on the heads..
I have been searching for other late build 327's to compare to mine...It's not been easy!

Steve

[rubbinisracing]

Trim Tag picture

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r104/rubbinisracing/Sandras68Camaro006.jpg

[rubbinisracing]

I need to get a new harmonic balancer for this same car...I've looked in most of the parts catalogs and so far no one offers one for a 1968 327 engine. There's a listing for one for 1967. Anyone know what the difference is?

I also need the tube that runs from the heat stove to the bottom of the air cleaner snorkel and can't find that. Any suggestions?

[68l30]

Might have something to do with it being pressed on only and not using a bolt in the crankshaft....The one thing I hate about this L-30....I have a heat stove pipe and can share a pic if needed.


Steve http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[rubbinisracing]

Steve...a picture of the heat stove tube would be nice. The 68 only balancer for a 327 has the timing mark in line with the keyway as well as being a press fit and I was able to find a new one.

Thanks for the response!

[oregonjam]

Howard
Did you ever get a pic of the Stovepipe? There are two designs for 68, one was for a two barrel and another for four. I have pics of the 4 barrel if you need it.

I am looking for a pic of the heat stove if you have one.
Let me Know.
John