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08-23-2002, 12:42 AM
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70 L-78/TH400 Camaro?
I seem to recall a thread, some months ago, pertaining to the existence of a 70 L-78/TH400 Camaro. There was a car offered up as an example of being original. Is this it? http://www.camarogenerations.com/memberfiles/jackwhite.html
Any input? -Mark Holman
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08-23-2002, 12:49 AM
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Re: 70 L-78/TH400 Camaro?
Mark,
Is this the thread you are referring to? Your link won't open but it's the same one you supplied back then. Rick https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/show...=true#Post6944
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08-23-2002, 01:16 AM
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Re: 70 L-78/TH400 Camaro?
Yes that is the same car. Yes Jack still has it. No he still won't let the build sheet be posted on the Internet. Yes I'm still willing to bet alot of cash that it is a real car. I hadn't thought about the drag racing angle though. So are you guys saying that a 70 L78 auto car can't be run in stock class because there is no proof of any being built ? Are you saying that if Jack comes forward with the proof that the NHRA would have to change what is allowed ? That might be a way to approach Jack.
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08-23-2002, 08:47 AM
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Re: 70 L-78/TH400 Camaro?
As one of the owners of a survivor 1970 L-78 Camaro (M-21/4:10 12 Bolt) I have been very interested in the above thread. I would think that one of the best ways to determine a factory L-78 Automatic would be the lack of a 4 speed transmission shifter "hump" in the tunnel floor. Norwood cars didnt come with Build sheets but had L-78 on the trim tag, whereas the LA cars had build sheets with NO(L-78) trim tag markings......I just think its very unusual that with 600 1970 Camaro made, no one has any print,window sticker,build sheet,magazine articles or photo evidence of this application......Chuck Sharin
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08-23-2002, 04:31 PM
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Re: 70 L-78/TH400 Camaro?
It is also unusual that NHRA would be asking for proof of a 1970 L78 auto. This means that NHRA has no record of one and they have production records on many of the hi po cars that were factory built and raced. You have to keep an open mind that it may be real but it will take some documentation to be believable. Also he states that the car had an interior change which means there is less evidence to check for. I'm not saying anything against the owner of the car. He may not realize why people are so interested.
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08-23-2002, 05:39 PM
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Re: 70 L-78/TH400 Camaro?
Chuck,
600 is a fairly low production volume for such a desirable option, in my opinion. How many Documented L78 1970 Camaros survive today?
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