2nd-gen Z/28 question

[442w30]

Were spoilers optional? I'm thinking of 1973 in particular but I figure this may be an interesting question for all of the pre-bumper years (1970-73).

[Tracker1]

In 1972 and 1973, spoilers were optional, some form of spoiler was standard in 70-71

[Tracker1]

1972 brochure, note "available" ...not standard.

[Tracker1]

1973 brochure, note "You can also order..."

[92646]

I had a 1973 a low option all original Z/28 with 1800 miles on it when I bought it in the early 80s. It had no spoilers, no gauges and no stripes.

[Tracker1]

I had a 1973 a low option all original Z/28 with 1800 miles on it when I bought it in the early 80s. It had no spoilers, no gauges and no stripes.

Wow, Stealthy! So non-RS and non-Type LT as well? Just Z ?

[BCreekDave]

1970 short rear spoiler standard, no front spoiler
1970 COPO 9796 tall rear spoiler, front spoiler available after April (or May, a bit fuzzy here) 70
1971 short spoiler standard. D80 RPO was tall rear spoiler, front spoiler
1972 short spoiler was gone. Large spoiler was optional D80
1973 same as 72.

[442w30]

Thanks to all!

[Kurt S]

I had a 1973 a low option all original Z/28 with 1800 miles on it when I bought it in the early 80s. It had no spoilers, no gauges and no stripes.
I thought stripes were included except for Type LT cars.

[McCune]

I thought stripes were included except for Type LT cars.

Nope, stripes were optional as well on 73 sport coupe Z28s. 73 Type LT Z28s had no option for stripes and you could not get them from the factory.

[92646]

Here is another 73 R/S Z/28 that I added the spoilers and stripes to the car. It was a factory Black dash-dash trim code car. This was more than 15 years ago.

[442w30]

Nope, stripes were optional as well on 73 sport coupe Z28s. 73 Type LT Z28s had no option for stripes and you could not get them from the factory.

Why was that? There was some trim as part of the Type LT that got in the way of the stripes?

[McCune]

Why was that? There was some trim as part of the Type LT that got in the way of the stripes?

Not sure why,I just know it is. The LT got no stripes or Z28 badges. The only thing that gave a clue that you have a Z28 with the LT package is the 15" wheels. The cowl tag is the only part of a TYPE LT Z28 that actually says Z28.

Here is a correct example of a factory Type LT Z28 with the RS package. This is the car Rick G built years ago.

[442w30]

The Type LT gave you the lower blackout trim?

[McCune]

The Type LT gave you the lower blackout trim?

Yes and the rocker trim and the deluxe interior.

[442w30]

That car looks awesome in that color combo. But so strange the Z/28 badges were deleted with the model.

[RichSS2006]

I had a red 74 Z/28 back then. It was a Type LT with spoilers and the one year only stripes. No Z/28 badges anywhere. Another guy around town had a 74 Z/28 Type LT with no stripes and no spoilers. He had the small Z/28 decal near the RH tail light and two metal badges on the front fenders. His Camaro was a late production and was fitted with HEI ignition.

[McCune]

I had a red 74 Z/28 back then. It was a Type LT with spoilers and the one year only stripes. No Z/28 badges anywhere. Another guy around town had a 74 Z/28 Type LT with no stripes and no spoilers. He had the small Z/28 decal near the RH tail light and two metal badges on the front fenders. His Camaro was a late production and was fitted with HEI ignition.

I am not expert on the 74 but I have heard that if you got the stripes with the LT you got no badges and no stripe got badges. I am pretty sure the giant Z28 on the stripes was enough to alert everyone you had a Z28.

[Stihl]

I had a 1974 Z28. It had spoilers but no stripes. It had Z28 badges on the front fenders, and Type LT emblems on sail panels and right rear tail light panel. Also had Type LT horn button. Identified as Z28 on trim tag.

[RichSS2006]

I am not expert on the 74 but I have heard that if you got the stripes with the LT you got no badges and no stripe got badges. I am pretty sure the giant Z28 on the stripes was enough to alert everyone you had a Z28.Right. No badges with the stripes. Also agree with the Type LT statements. Blue Type LT horn button, wood grain dash cluster and nicer seats and door panels. Man, I miss that car!

[Ricks72Z28]

My 74 LT Z28 has the large graphics and LT emblems on the rear valance and side roof panels....LT plugs on the steering wheel and also as window crank plugs, car has PW.

[Jonesy]

Another guy around town had a 74 Z/28 Type LT with no stripes and no spoilers. He had the small Z/28 decal near the RH tail light and two metal badges on the front fenders. His Camaro was a late production and was fitted with HEI ignition.

I don't think the sticker would even fit on the RH rear panel with the LT emblem and the LT trim that was on there.

[firstgenaddict]

My brother's first 1973 LT Z28... still had the original paint - the wheels, Camaro script, 350 emblem and they GOT BLACK GRILLES.

[azcamaros]

Here are my two 73 Z28’s side by side. One is a Type LT Z, and the other is a Base Z28 with the optional Spoilers and stripes. Although it is hard to see because of the shadows, the base car came with bright trim along the rocker, while the Type LT had black on the lower panel and rocker with a bright trim piece separating the black from body color. Both of these cars are 90% original paint examples.

[Mr70]

Flipped for your pleasure..

[Crush]

Here are my two 73 Z28’s side by side. One is a Type LT Z, and the other is a Base Z28 with the optional Spoilers and stripes. Although it is hard to see because of the shadows, the base car came with bright trim along the rocker, while the Type LT had black on the lower panel and rocker with a bright trim piece separating the black from body color. Both of these cars are 90% original paint examples.

Great cars!