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Does anyone know how to access the top bolt for the passenger rear shock on a 68 convertible?

Hi all, I've got a 68 RS/SS Convertible small block. I need to get a new exhaust on it as the old one is rusting and in need of replacement. I'd like to put a set of Doug's D308s or Tri-Y headers and mate to a stainless steel 2.5" exhaust with tips that exit in the stock location and position...

Hello all! First time poster and first time Camaro owner here. Such an awesome community. I’ve been reading up on here! Anyways, I’m trying to the convertible on my 67’. I am in desperate need of the body mounts that the convertible top bolt to. I am having absolutely no luck with my googling...

New to the Forum, so don't crush me if the answer is in here somewhere please. I'm restoring a '69 vert - changing interior color from black to white. Have done all the right prep work, rust repair and dynamat install. Problem is, with all the sourcing delays and work i've done on it, I...

Anyone made a sgf70 fit under a convertible? So far it looks like i have to manufature a new convertible tunnel brace and a different th2004r crossmember would have made it easier. I want to get rid of that x Pipe and try to get the pipes into the tunnel like orginial. The sgf70 will be cut up...

Recently I changed my power top motor, cylinders, and lines. It worked perfectly for about a month then I was putting my top down and it stopped midway and was no longer making a noise in the motor but it worked putting it back on. I assumed it was the power top switch and I replaced it and...

Dear Camaro enthusiasts, My name is Alexander Myshkin, I am a Russian automotive enthusiast interested in youngtimers of 80’s and 90’s. One of my interests is car collectibles of the 80’s, sources of which I try to identify (bubble gum inserts, calendars etc). At one of such collectibles there...

Hello everyone, this is my first time posting although I have been a member for a while. I am in the process of rebuilding my 1967 Camaro Convertible. The car was originally an inline 6 however, before I got the car someone swapped the inline 6 for a 327. I bought the car from my fathers...

Looking for a pair of front 69 Camaro Convertible vibration dampners/ cocktail shakers, mine were missing when I purchased my car and I've always wanted to replace them. Any help finding even one side or the other would be appreciated, Thanks for any help....

Need some help. I have replaced the power top switch twice, keeps burning out, only on the up side. Does anyone have any insight as to wiring a relay into this to help eliminate this issue? The switches get expensive at $40 a pop. I am relative new at this, so pics or insight into specifics...

I have a 1967 convertible project that I bought years ago and looks like I'm not going to get to it. Not sure what the value is these days and would love to hear an opinion. I might sell it if value is good. 1967 Convertible. Body is complete. 95% rust free. Rust at quarter and fender bottoms...

Hi - I have a '67 convertible w/427, recently moved from CA where AC wasn't required. In the Austin, TX heat it's just too hot during the summer w/o AC for me to enjoy. Looking to hear from others with 1st gens on whether having AC (Vintage Air or Classic Auto?) will provide enough cool air...

Hi all. I've finally decided to reach out to the forum. I read a lot of feeds on here and am so thankful for them but I can't find anything about my current issue. I am stumped. Our 67 Convertible Camaro just won't start. I have been working for three days trying to figure it out and I just...

Hello everyone. Quick question. I recently did a manuel to power top conversion on my '69. When the pump is on and the frame is in motion, all seems fine. When is approaching the extent of its travel to either its up/down position, it basically sounds like the motor is shutting down. If I keep...

Hello everyone! Here goes on a subject discussed here before. I've read all the prior threads so hopefully there isn't to much redundant info/questions. First off, I have a '69 with a manuel top. I wanna change it to a power top. I found this...

Here is the plan for our 1968 Camaro that we affectionately refer to as “Lil’ Red”. She has never been restored and is in need of some refreshing. I contemplated long and hard about which direction to go with her….(1) restore her with her original 327 / 210 hp engine and powerglide or (2) go...

Hello All, My Camaro is a 1968 convertible 327 / 210 hp that my father bought new. It was affectionately known to our friends and family as “Lil’ Red”. I have very fond memories of family cruises to watch fireworks on the 4th of July, drive-in movies and trips to Sonic for cherry limeades...

Back on the '69 Ragtop after a 10 year break. Starting to inventory parts and have a tech question. I have a rare stock fold down back seat. Will it fit in my convertible or should i be looking for a trade for a stock convertible rear. Thanks, Guys. Great to be back. Bryce

Part 1 I bought a convertible that needed a lot of sheet metal. I purchased a set of jig plans from First Generation Jigs. The plans were excellent. The jig itself was easy to build and really helped me rebuild the body. Some of the bracing is removable. For the parts of the jig brackets that...