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How to Restore Your Camaro 1967-1969
About 700,000 Camaros were built from 1967 to 1969. The first-generation Camaro has won a die-hard following and has become an iconic performance car. Camaros in excellent condition command very high prices, so many owners are compelled to perform a professional-grade original restoration. Since these cars are about 40 years old, many cars need second or third restorations, and as time goes by, these cars will continue to appreciate and require restoration. That's where How to Restore Your Camaro 1967-1969 comes in. While some owners can afford to pay shops to perform a 100-point restoration for show car competition, many owners want to perform a faithful, detailed restoration themselves, so the car maintains its collector value and use it as a fun weekend driver. This book will serve those owners.
A lead title in our Restoration Series, How to Restore Your Camaro 1967-1969 will provide in-depth, hands-on information and photography for restoring these popular and historically significant cars. It covers all aspects of restoration, including engines and drivelines, bodywork, interior and trim, suspension, brakes, chassis, and steering for the first-generation Camaros. Organization and planning will be covered, so restorers can stay on task. Disassembly, inspection, and sourcing the best parts will also be covered. This volume will deliver a concise and revealing overview of each subject area and shows the most critical aspects of the restoration process with sequential step-by-step photos and detailed captions. The most efficient techniques and best products for returning each component to like-new condition will be covered. With this information, owners will be able to determine what's involved in each step of the restoration and decide whether to perform the work themselves or outsource it to a professional shop. Color step-by-step how-to information on Camaro restoration has never been offered in a package like this before. Finally, Camaro owners have the book they need.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Camaro
Valuable Camaros
Acquiring a Camaro
Identifying a Fake
Identifying Your VIN Plate
Deciphering the Cowl Tag
Chapter 2: Getting Started
Skills
Tools and Tool Basics
Materials and Specialty Tools
Where Do I Start?
Repair or Replace?
Game Plan
The Process
Original or Reproduction?
Parts Sources
Documentation
Organization
Disassembly
Chapter 3: Bodywork
What Should Be Replaced?
Common Rust Areas
Floorpan Replacement
Sound-Deadener Removal
Quarter Panels
Body Panel Alignment
Dings and Dents
Paint Removal
Body Stamp Care
Cowl Tag Removal
Chapter 4: The Painting Process
Can You Paint?
Why are Shops so Expensive?
What Can Go Wrong?
Decisions about the Outcome
How Correct?
Interior Paint
Underbody Paint
Firewall Paint
Cowl Paint Differences
Black Cowl Paint to Firewall Transition
Trunk Paint
Spraying Format
Spraying Disassembled Parts
Masking
Steps Before Spraying
Black-Out Paint
Stripes
Vinyl Top
Powder Coating
Scuff and Buff
Chapter 5: Engine Rebuilding
Selecting a Machine Shop
Identification
Inspecting and Preparing Parts
Engine-Rebuilding Lubricants
Dampers
Gaskets
Picking Parts
Extrude Honing
Engine Fasteners
Factory Engine Detailing
Factory Clamps
Chapter 6: Transmissions
Removal Safety
Manual Transmissions
4-Speed Manufacturers
Overdrive Transmissions
Automatic Transmissions
Chapter 7: Differentials
Inspection
Aftermarket Gear Sets
Gear Swap and Rebuild
Backlash
Test Drive
Identifying Parts
Identifying Gear Ratio
Chapter 8: Brakes
Original Components and Restoration
Brake Hardlines
Master Cylinder
Hold-Off Valve
Brake Distribution Block (with brake warning)
Pressure Regulator Valve
OEM Brakes
Home-Brewed 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Aftermarket Components
Install the Master Cylinder
Proportioning Valve
Residual Pressure Valve
Chapter 9: Front Suspension
Pre-Disassembly Inspection
Separation Anxiety
Front Suspension Tools
Front Suspension Removal
Subframe Changes
Subframe and Control Arm Problems
Painting Suspension Parts
Rebuilding the Subframe
Replacing Body Bushings
Installing the Subframe
Chapter 10: Rear Suspension
1967
1968
1969
Mono-Leaf vs. Multi-Leaf
Spiral Shocks
Aftermarket Shocks
Spring Perches
Leaf Spring Removal
Isolators In or Out
Leaf Spring Bushing Types
Performance Leaf Springs
Installing Leaf Springs
Rear Sway Bar
Chapter 11: Electrical
Safety Tips
Battery
Installing the Harness
Ignition
Ignition Coils
Tools
Non-Factory Wiring
Relay
Electrical Components
Aftermarket Accessories
Chapter 12: Interior
Headliner
Kick Panels
Interior Paint
Door Panels
Door Mechanicals
Rebuiding a Window Mechanism
Water Shields
Water Drains
Carpet
Dash Pad
Console
Seats
Headrests
Steering Wheel
Seat Belts
Sill Plates
Repairing Plastic Parts
Chapter 13: Miscellaneous Mechanicals and Other Items
Cooling System
Cowl Hood
Fresh-Air System
Air Conditioning
Carburetor
Fuel Line Sizes
Fuel Pump Installation
Hood Latches and Hinges
Endura Bumper
Vinyl Top
Convertible Top
Wheels
Tires
Water Control
Rubber Bumpers
Source Guide
About 700,000 Camaros were built from 1967 to 1969. The first-generation Camaro has won a die-hard following and has become an iconic performance car. Camaros in excellent condition command very high prices, so many owners are compelled to perform a professional-grade original restoration. Since these cars are about 40 years old, many cars need second or third restorations, and as time goes by, these cars will continue to appreciate and require restoration. That's where How to Restore Your Camaro 1967-1969 comes in. While some owners can afford to pay shops to perform a 100-point restoration for show car competition, many owners want to perform a faithful, detailed restoration themselves, so the car maintains its collector value and use it as a fun weekend driver. This book will serve those owners.
A lead title in our Restoration Series, How to Restore Your Camaro 1967-1969 will provide in-depth, hands-on information and photography for restoring these popular and historically significant cars. It covers all aspects of restoration, including engines and drivelines, bodywork, interior and trim, suspension, brakes, chassis, and steering for the first-generation Camaros. Organization and planning will be covered, so restorers can stay on task. Disassembly, inspection, and sourcing the best parts will also be covered. This volume will deliver a concise and revealing overview of each subject area and shows the most critical aspects of the restoration process with sequential step-by-step photos and detailed captions. The most efficient techniques and best products for returning each component to like-new condition will be covered. With this information, owners will be able to determine what's involved in each step of the restoration and decide whether to perform the work themselves or outsource it to a professional shop. Color step-by-step how-to information on Camaro restoration has never been offered in a package like this before. Finally, Camaro owners have the book they need.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Camaro
Valuable Camaros
Acquiring a Camaro
Identifying a Fake
Identifying Your VIN Plate
Deciphering the Cowl Tag
Chapter 2: Getting Started
Skills
Tools and Tool Basics
Materials and Specialty Tools
Where Do I Start?
Repair or Replace?
Game Plan
The Process
Original or Reproduction?
Parts Sources
Documentation
Organization
Disassembly
Chapter 3: Bodywork
What Should Be Replaced?
Common Rust Areas
Floorpan Replacement
Sound-Deadener Removal
Quarter Panels
Body Panel Alignment
Dings and Dents
Paint Removal
Body Stamp Care
Cowl Tag Removal
Chapter 4: The Painting Process
Can You Paint?
Why are Shops so Expensive?
What Can Go Wrong?
Decisions about the Outcome
How Correct?
Interior Paint
Underbody Paint
Firewall Paint
Cowl Paint Differences
Black Cowl Paint to Firewall Transition
Trunk Paint
Spraying Format
Spraying Disassembled Parts
Masking
Steps Before Spraying
Black-Out Paint
Stripes
Vinyl Top
Powder Coating
Scuff and Buff
Chapter 5: Engine Rebuilding
Selecting a Machine Shop
Identification
Inspecting and Preparing Parts
Engine-Rebuilding Lubricants
Dampers
Gaskets
Picking Parts
Extrude Honing
Engine Fasteners
Factory Engine Detailing
Factory Clamps
Chapter 6: Transmissions
Removal Safety
Manual Transmissions
4-Speed Manufacturers
Overdrive Transmissions
Automatic Transmissions
Chapter 7: Differentials
Inspection
Aftermarket Gear Sets
Gear Swap and Rebuild
Backlash
Test Drive
Identifying Parts
Identifying Gear Ratio
Chapter 8: Brakes
Original Components and Restoration
Brake Hardlines
Master Cylinder
Hold-Off Valve
Brake Distribution Block (with brake warning)
Pressure Regulator Valve
OEM Brakes
Home-Brewed 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Aftermarket Components
Install the Master Cylinder
Proportioning Valve
Residual Pressure Valve
Chapter 9: Front Suspension
Pre-Disassembly Inspection
Separation Anxiety
Front Suspension Tools
Front Suspension Removal
Subframe Changes
Subframe and Control Arm Problems
Painting Suspension Parts
Rebuilding the Subframe
Replacing Body Bushings
Installing the Subframe
Chapter 10: Rear Suspension
1967
1968
1969
Mono-Leaf vs. Multi-Leaf
Spiral Shocks
Aftermarket Shocks
Spring Perches
Leaf Spring Removal
Isolators In or Out
Leaf Spring Bushing Types
Performance Leaf Springs
Installing Leaf Springs
Rear Sway Bar
Chapter 11: Electrical
Safety Tips
Battery
Installing the Harness
Ignition
Ignition Coils
Tools
Non-Factory Wiring
Relay
Electrical Components
Aftermarket Accessories
Chapter 12: Interior
Headliner
Kick Panels
Interior Paint
Door Panels
Door Mechanicals
Rebuiding a Window Mechanism
Water Shields
Water Drains
Carpet
Dash Pad
Console
Seats
Headrests
Steering Wheel
Seat Belts
Sill Plates
Repairing Plastic Parts
Chapter 13: Miscellaneous Mechanicals and Other Items
Cooling System
Cowl Hood
Fresh-Air System
Air Conditioning
Carburetor
Fuel Line Sizes
Fuel Pump Installation
Hood Latches and Hinges
Endura Bumper
Vinyl Top
Convertible Top
Wheels
Tires
Water Control
Rubber Bumpers
Source Guide
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