[Ackattack]

Ok, I'm nearing completion on my truck project and the idea's for my next project are dancing in my head. Of course a 1st gen camaro one of my considerations (and probably my top)

What are some of the major diffences between the years. I know of the windows and side vent things to tell the diffence between the years, but are there any significant changes from year to year? My plan is a pro-touring type set up, so it won't be a factory restoration or anything like that. Would a straight six camaro be a good choice for something like this. Realize, to get the pro-touring look I'll be doing upgrades to the braking system, engine, and suspension.

Thanks for the help

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'01 Formula...a few mods
321 RWHP/338 Tq with just a lid

'72 GMC pickup...what is stock is a shorter list than isn't.

[boodlefoof]

Hello and welcome to the site! You'll find great info here, and if you are into pro-touring, also check out www.pro-touring.com Lots of first gen camaro guys there too.

As far as differences from '67-'69 there aren't many that are of a big concern. The '67 did not have staggered rear shocks, making wheel hop a problem. This is easily cured though with some stiffer leaf springs which is probably in the works with a pro-tour ride.

I'm not sure exactly the difference, but I have also heard that the '69 model can fit a slightly bigger rear tire than the '67 and '68. Not a big diff mind you.

Good luck with the project.

[NastyZ]

Quick differences.
67 - has round parking lights
68 - has rectangular parking lights.
69 - has these gill accent things on the rear 1/4 panel (which the 67 & 68 don't have).

If the car is a RS (hidden headlights) then that cans the parking light identification.

I'm sure someone else will put in some better identification ways.

[mccorry]

Just to expand on what Nasty stated...

'67 - Round parking lamps on non RS models; have vent windows; 1 piece rear tail lights (no separator); no side markers; rounded wheel wells
'68 - Similar to a '67, but vent windows gone, rectangular to oval parking light on non-RS car's; Tail lamps have vertical separation into two distinct lenses
'69 - Squared off wheel wells; body side crease running down the lenght of the vehicle; longer "saw-tooth" style rear lamps; Parking lights moved below the bumper to the valence

Hope this helps....

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Steve - Central Ohio Camaro Club
'69 Camaro RS/SS-350 - Daytona Yellow
'95 Camaro Z-28 - Sebring Silver
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[joe clance]

Biggest difference is: only fist generation camaro's count!