I am looking at a 68 Camaro and it appears to be an RS, but it does not have the original motor. It has the appropriate rear and front end and the right window and door molding. Does anybody no what else I can check for. It is completely redone and I can get it for 13000, but I will only pay that if it is a RS. It also has a 396, but only a 10 bolt rear end.:confused:

I am looking at a 68 Camaro and it appears to be an RS, but it does not have the original motor. It has the appropriate rear and front end and the right window and door molding. Does anybody no what else I can check for. It is completely redone and I can get it for 13000, but I will only pay that if it is a RS. It also has a 396, but only a 10 bolt rear end.:confused:
68 rs without documentation is just another 68 camaro. There is almost no way to identify that year with documentation or numbers matching, especially the rs because they could have either a v8 or 6cyl. As others will tell you, the SS if discoverable with 2 fuel lines, 12 bolt etc etc. and a big block original with other things to look for.

Check the reverse lights. Obviously they should be in the lower portion of the rear valance. If it's been cloned that means someone had to cut the openings out for the lights. You can usually tell as the wiring won't look factory. Also check if the holes in the trunk that have the reverse light wires coming in appear to be in the right place, with rubber boots/grommets. You can find threads with pics on here that will show you the exact location. Do front light covers work? Check the setup. I believe 67 had electrical while the 68 went to vacuum setup.

There is no way to confirm a factory RS on a 68 or 69 without original paper work.

Because it's just a trim package, there are no numbers to match, and it either has all the correct RS components or it doesn't. Many cars that have had RS added are missing one or two items, or incorrect holes that can give you a clue the package was added.

To me, an undocumented, but correct, RS package adds about the same value as it would cost to install it on a non RS car, ~$2500 in parts and labor.

Post some pictures in this forum to see if anyone can spot signs of it being added, or in "whats it worth" to get an overall value of the whole car.

... they could have either a v8 or 6cyl. As others will tell you, the SS if discoverable with 2 fuel lines, 12 bolt etc etc. and a big block original with other things to look for.


VIN will tell if L-6 or V-8.
There is only One (1) fuel line on a 1968 - no matter with engine was installed from factory (dual lines is a 69 thingy ;) )...
The drivetrain will have partial VIN on engine and trans.
The 396 and 10 bolt don't go together - is the car represented as an RS/SS ???

Carefull study of the RS components will usually tell you if it was 'factory' or not.
Look for punched holes for the rear back-up lamps, factory routing of the vacuum system under hood, correct vacuum line routing under dash and other differences as shown in assembly information in the AIM.
Post pictures of some of the RS compnents and details on the site and folks will quickly point out 'issues' if any ;)

There is only One (1) fuel line on a 1968 - no matter with engine was installed from factory (dual lines is a 69 thingy ;) )...

I believe that if it was a big block car the single fuel line would be a 3/8" line. All others engines would have a 5/16" line.

... I believe that if it was a big block car the single fuel line would be a 3/8" line. All others engines would have a 5/16" line.

I guess it's alright for you to continue to "believe" that - but it does conflict with the 'fact' that they're all 3/8" for 68 ;)

The small/large is a 67 thingy...

This gets quite confusing at times :yes:

http://www.camaros.org/diffs68.shtml - fuel line is listed.

How to identify a 68 RS (http://y2camaro.com/tut/rsid.php).

Isn't the hood release different on RS cars? That can be changed but check everything.

I have a 68 RS. It needs alot of work. The good thing is that its easy to tell its an RS because it has not been retored. When its been completely redone,its more difficult to see if its real IMO.

easiest way to tell is if the rear backup lamp holes are punched. The factory metal will have a little curve to it on the top and bottom of the opening and it won't look cut. I guess someone could fake this by adding the panel, but if they went through that much trouble , they probably went to some very great detail and you may never be able to tell. But then again so what. Without paperwork but all the RS features, then you have an RS. All it was was a trim package with a few differences from non-RS. backup lamps, tail lights, headlights, emblems, two front fenders, and I think the windshield washer were different. Kurt S post above is all you need to know.

Kurt S post above is all you need to know.

The Kurt S post refers to the fuel line, not part of the RS package, so I think you mean the Y2camaro link has all you need to know.
Just be sure to also check part 2, it's easy to miss.

http://y2camaro.com/tut/rsid.php

http://y2camaro.com/tut/rsid2.php

The only thing missing is a reference to the more common (for 1968) N30 steering wheel, which has no RS emblem.