Hi Can anyone tell me if any 68 SS 396 Camaro ever came out with drum brakes on the front or is the a dead give away that that it was originally a 350

Warwick, Yes, discs were optional except for Z/28. In fact, my brother had a 68 SS 396 w/ finned front drums.
http://www.camaros.org/suspen.shtml#Brakes

Everything you wanted to know and more at CRG (Camaro Research Group)
http://www.camaros.org/index.shtml

Scott answered your question, but I figured I'd link directly to the CRG page for identifying the different models for 1968: http://www.camaros.org/diffs68.shtml

Welcome to Team Camaro Warwick!

Welcome to team camaro warick!!!!!!!!!!! It was very rare for a ss 396 car to have drums..most were optioned with disc brakes do to the added weight and it was part of the upgraded package too!!

I have seen one years ago. It was a 396/325hp 4 speed car. I don't recall at this time if it was power drum or not.

I helped the guy put Hi-jackers on it!

Dave

My BB 68 project has power finned front drums .

My wife's '68 had power front drums (with fins as mentioned) They're huge compared to the rears. I upgraded them with SSBC front disks.

I dont think it,s RARE to find drum brakes on SS BB cars, Most of the 375 hp cars I have docs on are drum cars. the disc was an option, and alot of the hi horse cars were raced and there is no drag on drum brakes like there is on discs

Like Scott already pointed out correctly, the only 68 model that ever came with front disc brakes as part of the option package was the Z/28. All SS cars had drums unless the owner elected to purchase disc brakes. In 69 this changed.