Automotive FAQ

Question:
I am doing a essay for college, “relationships” so I thought I would do an essay on the relationship between the camaro and trans am….  If you would, please someone, please give me a lot of info on this….History of them everything about them, from 1967 till 1996 and a little about the 1997s.
Answer:
Interesting enough, [...]

Question:
I remember seeing a pic of a prototype 1970 camaro that looked just like the 69, but with square or rectangular  parking lights & different stripes on the hood/nose!! Does this car still exist? Wonder if they would have put a 350 in this car if it was to be the 1970 z28! & automatic! [...]

Question:
I’ve just purchased an excellent running 350 4-bolt out of a 3/4 ton Chevy truck from the mid 1970’s (don’t know exactly cause I haven’t seen it yet). I have a few questions about the deal:
First, I know it will bolt right into my 1982 Z28, but I’m not sure about things like ignition.  Will [...]

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I am looking at a 70 Z28 RS.  It has a 4spd, non-original motor, good body, paint, but interior needs work.  My question is, what should I look for in the VIN to Identify the car as an actual 70 Z28 RS?  thanks for the info.
Brian Kast, Aka DSuper…@aol.com
It was I, you fools!  The man [...]

Question:
70 Z28 Camaro in Hugger Orange with Black Stripes, Black buckets and Console. It has a Straight Body and a strong running Rebuilt 327 engine, trans., and positraction rear end, P/S, P/DiscBrakes, Tach & Gauges, Z28 Wheels and much
more. Original car with solid floors and trunk and 77,000 Org. miles  that needs cosmetic resto.  Many [...]

Question:
I never see much chatter about the early 70’s Z28’s. The 1970, with the split bumper and the round parking lights was always one of my favorites.
Were they junk or were they a good generation?
Bottom line….asking a newbie question, is the 1970 worth finding and/or restoring?
Answer:
The split bumper and round parking lights were part of [...]

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I have a set of 1970 Z28 rallye wheels (15 x 7 steel 5-spoke pattern) on my ‘67 convt. I need one more for the spare, w/o tire. Can anyone help?
Answer:
Hi John;
Your best bet by far, is to get your hands on a copy of, “Hemmings Motor News”.  Hemmings is a monthy old cars for [...]

Question:
Anyone know where I can get a pittman arm for a 1970 SS/Z28. It is a non wear item and nobody seems to have it. The SS/Z28  has a different steering box from the ones used on the regular Camaro.
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We rebuilt the front-end of a 1970 Z28 about 8 months ago.  We got all the [...]

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Anyone know where to find information on skidpad numbers for various years of Camaros? I’m looking for info on how well each generation handled. Right now, I know that a stock (tires and all) 1970 z28 reached .72, and a built 3rd gen with an aluminum 454 did 1.03. This was a full race car.  [...]

Question:
Where can i find a scale model 1970 Z28 plastic or die cast? I can find only up to 1969. Any ideas?
Answer:
AMT Ertl made one a couple of years ago. (#6896). It’s no longer being made, but some model venders still had it recently. Pick up a copy of Scale Auto Enthusiast magazine at your [...]