I was wondering if a 1967 RS/SS 350 convertible could have came off the assembly line with a 10 Bolt instead of a 12 Bolt rear end? I wasunder the impression that the SS cars had the 12 Bolt. Are there anydocumented cars like this? Thanks in advance for the help!

 

I pretty sure they where all 12 bolts. The only refference I found in my restoration manual was that all SS came with the performance drive line. Under the rear end section section it says the 10 bolt was the standard rear and the 12 bolt was the performance rear. The factory was pretty good about making cars your way but I find it hard to believe they would warranty a rear end they felt was not strong enough to handle the torque.

 

I read some where that a SS Camaro in '68 or '69 could have come from the factory with either a 10 bolt or a 12 bolt rear axle, but they all had multileaf springs.(just don't remember where at this time). Here are some facts that are regarding 1967 models:





1967 FACTS
Excerpted from Michael Antonick's White Book
[ul][*]The first Camaro model was the 1967, introduced on September 26, 1966. At the time of introduction, several important options were not available. These included the RPO-Z28 Special Performance Package, and the 396-cid displacement engine for Camaro SS models. [*]The 1967 model was the only first generation Camaro to have both rear shocks mounted forward of the rear axle. Later years changed to a staggered arrangement to counter wheel hop. The 1967 was the only Camaro to feature a right-side traction bar, also to counter wheel hop. The traction bar was standard equipment for all Z28 models, and was installed on other high performance models. [*]The 1967 Camaros did not have side marker lights. [*]The 1967 Camaro was the only Camaro model to have its VIN tag mounted to the door hinge pillar. The VIN tags of later models moved to positions visible through the windshield. [*]The bumblebee nose stripe was part of the SS package at the start of 1967 production, but became a separate option (RPO-D91) in March 1968. [*]Chevrolet built three special Camaro pace cars for the 1967 Indianapolis 500 auto race. It also built 78 lookalikes for complimentary use by race officials and dignitaries during the month preceding the race. After the race, these lookalikes were sold to the public as used cars. All were white SS/RS convertibles with Bright Blue custom interiors. Other options varied. All had "Chevrolet Camaro Official Pace Car 51st Annual Indianapolis 500 Mile Race - May 30, 1967" decals on their doors. (Chevrolet also built anywhere from 100-560 Pace Car Replicas for a special "Pacesetter" campaign which ran through June, plus 21 cars exported to Canada. The actual number of these cars is unknown, this number is my guess - Greg McGann) [*]When first introduced in September 1966, the 1967 Camaro SS came only with a 350-cid engine, an engine displacement exclusive to the Camaro within the Chevrolet line that year. In November 1966, the 396-cid engine was added to the SS option list. [*]Though similar to 1968, the 1967 instrument panel was unique to the year. Its padding did not fold over the corners as did the following year. And, with the exception of air conditioned models, the 1967 instrument panel did not have the side air (Astro Ventilation) vents. [*]The ignition for the 1967 model (and 1968) was located on the dash. [*]The first Z28 models were built starting on December 29, 1966, and low volume delivery began in January 1967. The Z28 was initially developed as a contender for the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) Trans Am sedan racing series. The series had a displacement limit of 305 cubic inches which the Z28 met by combining a 327-cid Chevrolet block with a 283-cid Chevrolet crankshaft for a 4" x 3" stroke that yielded 302.3 cubic inches. [*][size=2][font=verdana,arial,helvetica]The "Z" in Z28 was at first nothing more than another option code, along with others like Z23 for the Special Interior Group, or Z87 for the Custom Interior. But the Z28 had a special ring to it an

 

Here's another place full of info:

http://www.chevy-camaro.com/faq/chev...ro-faq-SS.shtm

 

That sums it up, Thanks

 

Thanks for the information! I looked on the websiteIrcyklopsposted,
http://www.chevy-camaro.com/faq/chev...ro-faq-SS.shtm . While reading under "Identifying a First Generation SS", the 7th sentence says "A 10 or a 12 bolt could be ordered with an SS". So needless to say I'm still confused [&:]. Thanks again for the help!!

 

and if you read the quote in Gorn's post, it is all cleared up for you