Camaro History On Display Tomorrow Evening

[70 copo]

Arguably one of the most important pieces of Camaro production history (perhaps the most exclusive) will be on display early tomorrow evening in south central Ohio.

If you are near by send me a PM and you can join us for the get together. Pizza is on me. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

For those who can't make it...I will get the pictures up for you guys.

[MailOrderMotion]

I wish I could attend. Looking forward to seeing the pictures and news.

[70 copo]

I get to drive it! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/[/img]

[70 copo]

While I await the arrival of the car... here is the 1967 Camaro Pilot Booklet cover page and the build information for VIN #0001 Fisher Body Plate unit 860 computer designated for IBM 360 data testing as &quot;DD01D&quot;.

This is the real deal. #1 build in the Pilot book delivered from Norwood Fisher body to Chevrolet Norwood on 5-21-66. The IBM card was already key punched for September Production on this particular unit.

The coach for the car was built out as unit 860 (which obviously it was not) as a test for the Fisher Body automated systems. (IBM 360 computer)

Photos of the car to follow shortly. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

[enio45]

that is real cool......gezzz, I thought all the cars got &quot;show paint&quot; :-)

[ZLP955]

What was the &quot;110 Volt Wiring&quot; option? Something to do with lighting for an unveiling?

[70 copo]

It was actual 110 volt so they could display the car with installed accent lighting.

[Mr70]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What was the &quot;110 Volt Wiring&quot; option? Something to do with lighting for an unveiling?</div></div>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 70 copo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It was actual 110 volt so they could display the car with installed accent lighting. </div></div>

Phil
Was the car found with this special 110v wiring still intact on the car after all these years?
If not,was it put back on during resto?...and can you show it to us today &amp; how it was intended to work?

Besides no wording on the front fenders,were there any other characteristics that set it apart from other mass produced '67 camaros?

[70 copo]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What was the &quot;110 Volt Wiring&quot; option? Something to do with lighting for an unveiling?</div></div>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 70 copo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It was actual 110 volt so they could display the car with installed accent lighting. </div></div>

Phil
Was the car found with this special 110v wiring still intact on the car after all these years?
If not,was it put back on during resto?...and can you show it to us today &amp; how it was intended to work?

Besides no wording on the front fenders,were there any other characteristics that set it apart from other mass produced '67 camaros? </div></div>


Rick,

Wiring was not found in the car. The 110V wiring was installed so the car interior areas trunk and under hood could be illuminated with display lights without draining the battery. This was described as &quot;drive the car up to the display spot and plug it in&quot;.

The pilots were distinguished by strange build configurations, 283 engines, exterior paint delete (build in prime) heavy option content, missing option content too- as the early AIM was used and as the pilots were built the revisions to the AIM began.

For example if a part did not fit the part could be modified to fit and an engineering change submitted to revise the part specification. If you look at the 1967 AIM the initial release was on March 1, 1966. If you look further at the revision record there are quite a few UPC's that were revised in May, June, and July, when the pilots were being built and the production specifications were finalized.

[L72copocamaro]

So it could be plugged into 110 at car shows instead of running on the battery.