Which stripe would an 12E 68 SS have Bumble bee or down the side?

side

The side striping reputedly started 1/2/68, so with that build date, it's hard to say.

I also saw a 68 02E LOS car that the owner said had original paint and a bumblebee stripe (now repainted). I question that, but don't have alot of data on the stripe transition.

The side striping reputedly started 1/2/68, so with that build date, it's hard to say.

I also saw a 68 02E LOS car that the owner said had original paint and a bumblebee stripe (now repainted). I question that, but don't have alot of data on the stripe transition.

The good news based on that is its your choice. Whichever one you like better and either could be correct. That would be a tough decision for me. Love em both.

I wonder if the stripe and the louver style changed at the same time. I personally like the later stripe and stack louver.

here are some pics of the 68 SS that GM photographic used, the later one is an airbrush job (VERY common back in the day)

Early:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a26/JimRohn/Paper/68camaross.jpg

Later:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a26/JimRohn/Paper/68camaross1.jpg

The side striping reputedly started 1/2/68, so with that build date, it's hard to say.

I also saw a 68 02E LOS car that the owner said had original paint and a bumblebee stripe (now repainted). I question that, but don't have alot of data on the stripe transition.

Kurt, I recently (July 0f 2007) obtained pictures (3) Dated July 1970 of My (LOS 21754) 1968 SS/RS 396.
R2 with the stripe down the SIDE!
Build 12E

I can send e-mail copies to you for your research-data points

Also a rear shot to me the BB black tail pan is not all that glossy,,,,he he

Jim

Thanks Jim! Great data!