69 396 ss camaro

[redbaron]

Hello all
Can anyone tell me if any 69 396 ss camaro came with a 10 bolt rearend. I'm a new member and sure like this site. Have loved yenkos and copos for years, just not rich enough to own one yet! Thank You

[Stefano]

Anything is possible, but it is very unlikely. I have howeve,r seen an early 1967 SS 350 A/C car with a 10 bolt non posi which was coded correctly and believed original.

[redbaron]

Thanks Stefano
I was sure that was the case. I'm looking at a car that appears to be an original 69 396 SS, but it does have a 10 bolt.It has the right hood,heater core,etc. Thanks Again

[Rat_Pack]

I would question it as I have not seen a big block Camaro with a 10 bolt from the factory until 1971. Check the stamping on the rh axle tube on the leading edge. Contact the CRG at www.camaros.org (http://www.camaros.org) and give them the information. They can help you the best. It is possible that it is an SS396 but that the rear end has been changed..................RatPack...............

[redbaron]

Thanks RatPack
The car has a nom big block in it now, but a 69 396 also comes with the car. Can anyone help me on the stamped and casting numbers info. Much appreicated.

[bkhpah]

Check out the rear leaf springs. Five leaf is what I would expect...BKH

[redbaron]

Thank You BKH
The car does have the 5 leaf springs.

[JoeC]

is there an X code on the trim tag?

[redbaron]

Thanks Joe
Not sure, but will know tomorrow or Sunday.
Hopefully it not an early production model without the x code.

[redbaron]

Hello
Looked at the car yesterday. It actually had a 12 bolt and it is a true X66 car. And now it's mine,I almost feel almost good as good as Charlie does with his 67 Pace Car.
Thanks to all for your help.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Red;
Can you tell if the car was orig. a 325, 350 or 375horse car?
M

[redbaron]

The car came with the original 325hp, 396 engine in a crate. A roller 427 is sitting in the car. It's a gorgeous black/black 4 speed car. I got it home on the 15th and drove it over the weekend. I absolutely love the car. It hasbeen 20 years since I had one like it.

[Jeff H]

Sounds awesome. I can't wait until my 69 Z28 JL8 crossram, TI, heater delete, radio delete car is finished. It's probably still going to be another year before it's done, but I have a supercharged 93 Z28 Indy 500 Pace Car that I drive every day so I'm not hurting for a powerfull car. Good luck with your SS396.

[Stefano]

It is not just the power, but how the 1969 functions as a magical time machine.

[Mr70]

That is So right Stefano.
These cars with their Bias-Plys
and solid lifters,sure have more character then todays automobiles.

[Jeff H]

I don't know, these newer Camaros have awesome powerplants that kick some serious butt, run smooth and get good gas mileage. My 93 Indy Pace Car is already going on 9 years old and it runs smooth and strong. The car sits a little too low to the ground, but it handles great, runs in the 12's and stops awesome with the 4 wheel disc. I can't wait until I can drive my 69 Z28 crossram though.

[redbaron]

Hello All
Jeff good luck with your Z28. Super neat car. Is it a factory crossram,JL8 car?
Stefano and Mr 70 you guys are so right about the mystic of these cars.
I'm sure impressed with the boards knowledge. Especially when you gents expose a fake car for sale out there.
Thanks again to all

[Stefano]

Jeff H,
The new cars are certainly awsome,especially from a factory performance perspective. I have put more than a few through their paces, but for me, everytime I look , sit , drive or work on one, of these "Muscle Cars", It takes me to a different place and time. Not that there is any thing worse about today or tomorrow, they just take me back. I don't want to sound like an oldtimer as I could be the Grandson of Guys ssl78s age http://www.yenko.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

[Edited by Stefano (02-20-2002 at 11:57 PM).]

[Jeff H]

I will be the first to say that working on these newer cars is a PITA! Have you ever looked at the engine and counted the # of spark plug wires you can actually see? The answer is 0! The older musclecars have a persona all their own and they are easy and fun to work on. Redbaron, no my car was not a factory crossram car since there were no factory crossram cars built. It was a dealer option you could buy at the parts counter. It is a factory installed JL8 car with documentation. I'm adding the crossram, heater delete, radio delete and TI to replicate a Trans Am prepped car.