Hello all,

I'm finally pulling a trigger on a 1968 4 speed Camaro SS Restomod. It was previously owned, restored and sold to a dealership that has very few information on the car...all they know is that $80K was invested, 350 rebuilt engine, rebuilt transmission, suspension, 4 wheel disc brakes. It has 2,000 miles on the new engine. I will go test drive it soon.

My current car is a full bolt on Nissan GT-R, and fortunately there is a forum just for the GTR that helped a lot when it comes to modifying the car and knowing what parts or tunes are needed with that certain "mod" (e.g. getting downpipes requires a re-tune, and having a 700wtq on a stock transmission would blow it thus need to upgrade parts)

I would appreciate the help on basic stuff to know about a 68 Camaro because I don't want to risk buying parts, install them and not knowing what other parts/upgrades are needed to handle the mod. So if anyone could help me with what are the important things to know and do, I would highly appreciate it.

-What upgrades I should be aware of?
-Common 68 problems?
-Where and how often to service the car?

any additional info? Thank you and look forward to be part of this community.

 

Welcome to the Cruise, enjoy it.
Since a restmod, originality of SS is out the window.
However, some things to check:
Engine & trans VIN if they are original.
Engine is on a pad in front of pass side cylinder head and also has engine code - where built, date and application of engine.
Trans partial VIN is on the center plate pass side.
Rear discs is not a '68 item - aftermarket add-on.
Check condition of brake lines - if new stainless steel lines, check connections for leakage - if SS is not annealed correctly, sealing flares is a problem - but can be fixed using copper flare crush washers from the local hydraulics/pneumatic shop.
Check floor pan/patches for workmanship - good quality welds.
Check subframe bushings for replacement - I'm sure they have been,
Check quality of restore, check every accessory for working condition,
Check body fit - gaps and panel alignment - dark colors hide gaps, but lighter colors show them.
Check battery cables having molded clamps and not bolt on clamps.

Read info at Camaro Research Group for originality purposes.
Check the Camaro as you would any used car.