Re: 70 L78 Camaros
The Volo "L-78" has many items incorrect in the photos, but without an inspection I wouldnt be able to tell if its one of the original 600 or an imposter....incorrect items 1) Z-28 stripes 2) Z-28 wheels 3) Open Element Air Cleaner (should be the very rare dual snorkel ala non-cowl LS-6 Chevelle) 4) Steering wheel 5) I'm going to say the front spoiler 6) missing SMOG system ......and whatever else I cant see thats not in photos.
Norwood 70 L-78's had L-78 on trim tag but no build sheet, whereas LA cars came with build sheet but no trim tag markings....so a LA car missing its build sheet and Original engine would be difficult to prove.....About the only unique items to the L-78 SS bodies would be the 6500redline/7000rpm MAX tach (Z-28 had 6500/8000 tach), also L-78 chassis used Z-28 subframe motor mount brkts(shorter) to accomodate the Aluminum Man, Holly Carb and Air Cleaner. Both the L-34 (1800+ built) and the L-78's had there taillight panel painted Black. This argument has been raised before but I'm in the camp claiming that NO Turbo 400 L-78 were made, even though the Turbo 400 code was shared with the Chevelle and Nova.......In closing I'm close to buying an original powertrain unrestored 70 L-78 for myself...but it deserves and needs restoration......Thanks, Chuck Sharin
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Chuck Sharin
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Auburn,WA (30 miles South of Seattle)
70 Camaro R/S Z-28, L-78, R/S SS
69 Camaro COPO "recreation"
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