Hey guys,
I have a question about my camaro. I have researched and found that in 1967, there were 58,808 6-Cylinders built total. Of that total, 38,165 250ci/155hp Turbo-Thrift 6-cylinders. The rest were 230ci/140hp. Also in 1967, there were 25,141 Convertibles built and of that total, 5,285 of them were 6-Cylinders. My question is can anyone help me verify how many of the 5,285 convertible 6-cylinders were the 250's and how many were the 230's? Hopefully this isn't confusing the way I've worded it all.

I have a 1967 250ci/155hp convertible with an automatic 2 speed Powerglide transmission. I've really not seen any convertible 6-cylinders before. I'm trying to figure out the rarity of the car. It is all original except the convertible top, the windshield, the wheels and the paint. If the car would be worth more being stock, then I won't put a v8 in it. Otherwise I'm going to start looking for a big block. Any ideas?

Thanks alot,
Steve

 

I dont think it is rare since its a v6 but I dont know too much about first gens. I jsut know that usually v8's are worth the money and ususally nothing else.
Good luck though. it does sound like a nice car

 

Here's a link to another 6 cylinder convertible.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/dmsell...bum?.dir=/c129

As for your question, I'm not sure if there is a way to tell how many were of which displacement. However, let me say this; if you've got an original 6 cylinder, don't swap a thing. Originality is a really big thing these days, regardless of whether it's a 6 cylinder or a V-8. You'll find a million 327, 350, and 396. You can even build a crate Camaro now. However, there aren't many 6 cylinders left. Many were the victims of engine upgrades and clones. In my opinion, this makes your 6 cylinder all the more valuable. And, if you check the latest NADA prices, you'll find that you'll only lose 10% of the value of the car because it's a 6. If you've got documentation, that will offset any loss of value due to the type of engine you have. Trust me, an original 6 cylinder is a scarce commodity these days. Try to find a replacement 250 fender emblem these days or other less common items through even the best restoration sources and you'll find that everything is geared for the small and big blocks. When researching restoration parts for 6 cylinder cars I've gotten replies like "there's no demand for that item". I recently spent 2.5 years restoring my 67 L6 250 to showroom condition and I wouldn't trade it for the world!

 

When I first bought the car, I had plans to put a v8 in it, etc, but I've just about changed my mind. Due to the rarity of these vehicles, I believe I'll leave it stock. My car is a numbers matching automatic with 2speed powerglide tranny, deluxe interior, console. It does not have A/C. I was lucky enough to acquire the original owner's manual and owner's protection plan with the Protect-O-Plate. Its nearly totally original. Only the paint, top, windshield and wheels have been changed.

Can you tell me if the bumble bee stripe was original to your car or if it was just something you decided to add yourself? Also, where did you find the build sheet? I've read that finding a Norwood build sheet is rare. My car is also a Norwood. I've not gone on an all out search, but I have looked under the bottom portion of my backseat and inside the back of the driver's seat, but no sheet.
Here is a picture of my car.
http://www.geocities.com/sprice73/67camaro.jpg

Thanks for the reply to my post.

 

The stripe was part of the RPO Z21 package that was original to the car.

As for the broadcast sheet, I found it under the carpet when I was replacing it.

You've got a wealth of information on your car in the POP. Research your numbers and you'll see for yourself.

http://www.camaros.org/index.shtml

 

My car has the Z21 trim package. The original color is listed as Capri Cream/B. I was sure the B was a stripe, but I haven't been able to verify just what kind of stripe it was. I figured it being a 6cyl that it was just a basic pinstripe, but if you're right, then I'm happily wrong. Under what secton of the carpet did you find your build sheet?

 

Mine was under the rear section but could be under the front also.

 

Actually, you are correct on the Z21 RPO stripe. This stripe was actually a contour stripe that ran down the length of the vehicle from the header panel to the rear. From your photo, it appears that yours was left off when the car was repainted.



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So the bumble bee stripe around the nose of your car is not original from the factory?

 

New member to this forum...and already found interesting posts!
I've had a couple of Camaros in my life (a 307 equipped '73 and a '80 Z-28) but the current one is my '67.
I've been going through this very same back-and-forth for years, literally.
Mine is a 1967 convertable, originally a bare bones 6-cylinder, 3-speed, standard interior, all drum brakes, etc.

Never found any build sheets or anything as the car had been "prepped" for a resto by someone else, and who knows what got tossed out?

Lots of folks have good arguments about going either way with the original vs. resto-mod discussion.. IMO these cars feel like they were made for V-8s, and some resto-mods I've seen and driven have been incredible. I'll be driving my car, so improvements in the brakes, ignition, etc. seem like a no-brainer. I'm not going to sell once she's done (I've known this car since 1980, and the emotional connection is too strong; story for another time) so I'm not worried about resale value, really, or losing points in judged shows, as the shows I'll go to are show and shines for fun.

I guess the questions really are: how do you want to enjoy your car, and do you view your car as your posession, your personal canvas for expression, or do you see your Camaro more as an heirloom and yourself as a caretaker of an historic vehicle.

Personally, I'll be restoring her to immaculate, near-original resto-mod condition, and saving all the original pieces so if someone down the road wants to restore to 'as new' it can still be done.

Any thoughts?