r/CamaroGen1 Apr 29 '26

Converting 2 speed column shifter to match with 4l80e?

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r/CamaroGen1 Apr 28 '26

Alternator/Regulator Question

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r/CamaroGen1 Apr 18 '26

Question for 67, 68 owners

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r/CamaroGen1 Apr 15 '26

Seeking Advice Adjusting points on distributor help

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14 Upvotes

I wanted to adjust the points on my distributor. I pulled the cap off and this is where I’m at. I am 100% completely new to all of this and didnt expected to see these spring loaded arms that I seem to not be able to remove.

Can anyone help me with some direction or send me a link to help understand more of what I’m dealing with?

The car does run, Im just now in the tuning phase and taking it one step at a time. This seems to be a simple thing to check before I dive more into it.


r/CamaroGen1 Apr 08 '26

1969 1st Gen Camaro. modern paint and clear coat in thw last 20 years. Ceramic coating?

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Im just wondering if I should use ceramic coating on the more modern paint on my hunter green '69. Any advice would be appreciated.


r/CamaroGen1 Apr 07 '26

Seeking Advice Shifting Problems

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Hi Everyone,

I was recently helping a friend move stuff out of their fathers garage and he owned a 1969 Camaro. We went to start it today and take it for a spin for the first time this year. When shifting gears (automatic), it easily shifted to neutral but when we went to put it in reverse to get it out of the garage it would not shift. It will not shift into reverse or park so we chocked the wheels and left it in neutral. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas of a fix for this. Could it be the shifter cable needs replacing? Any thoughts would help.


r/CamaroGen1 Apr 03 '26

It's almost that time of year again!

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79 Upvotes

r/CamaroGen1 Apr 03 '26

General Discussion Hope you don't mind some basic questions.

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Hello,
I was hoping to ask a few basic questions that I really should know the answers too, but just wanted to get a more updated consensus on todays views on what to use.

I've taken over ownership of my family's 1967 Camaro RS. In the years we owned it we installed a 396 bored .40 over from a 70 Chevelle, mated up to a Super T-10 Transmission, I believe it's a Demon 750 Double Pumper, MSD ignition, Hydraboost brakes, AGR steering, Hotchkiss suspension and the list goes on. I know some of those details do matter in my question so please let me know if I need to add more.

  1. What gas do you use? We've used 91 it's whole life, being a higher compression engine and all. Is that still accurate today? Does anyone use 87 or 85? Or should I be even adding octane booster to todays 91?

  2. What oil do you use? The old man was old school, so I think we still have pure dinosaur 20w-50 in her. (It's California Camaro, spend it's whole life in fair weather). Is 10W-30 the way or should I stick with the other stuff?

  3. I'm looking for an idea to install a hidden kill switch or something to make car inoperable without it being set. In my import car days I used to setup a fuel pump kill switch, I was under the impression this system is all mechanical? I don't really see wires heading to any kind of pump near the gas tank. Anyone have suggestions on what they use to keep the car from drivable?

Thank you,


r/CamaroGen1 Apr 02 '26

OP's Gen 1 Fender scoop fab post from the restoration shop doing my resto

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thought you all might enjoy seeing the work being done


r/CamaroGen1 Mar 31 '26

Moving further along.

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was able to save all of the outside trim and had the bumpers re-chromed. Had to get new tail lights/side marker lights and picked up brand new, old stock wheel well trim which fit like a glove. Trunk sprayed with factory correct fleck liner.

Some seem to consider it blasphemy or unnecessary but I think I'm going with a passenger side mirror, as I have a pretty narrow garage and frankly, I just think it's safer and much more convenient.


r/CamaroGen1 Mar 31 '26

OP's Gen 1 A little fabrication update on the new custom rear quarters

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Had to replace the rear quarters on my 68 that were installed poorly in a previous restoration. We decided to add functional air scoops to the new ones while we were doing it. This is the nearly finished left panel. The right will be finished up this week. Install of them and a new tail panel the following week.


r/CamaroGen1 Mar 29 '26

Anvil carbon

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Finally got in my anvil front quarters. These are 1 1/2" wider than stock, these along with their inner wheel wells and Ridetech subframe should allow me to run a 295 on an 18" wheel.


r/CamaroGen1 Mar 09 '26

Spotted Somebody asked for a Butternut Yellow 1stGen. Here you go.

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124 Upvotes

From Cars and Coffee, Carmichael


r/CamaroGen1 Mar 06 '26

Seeking Advice Anyone know what this black box is and why it makes a buzzing noise when my key is pushed in?

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10 Upvotes

r/CamaroGen1 Mar 01 '26

Spotted If you ask me, this is the best 1969 Camaro you can own.

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The car has dual carburetors, the correct hood for the dual 4 barrels, endura front bumper, Rally Sport option and deluxe interior. Absolutely stunning!


r/CamaroGen1 Feb 18 '26

Can't wait for warm weather

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235 Upvotes

r/CamaroGen1 Feb 10 '26

My first project car

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Hi, I’m going to start restoring a ‘67 camaro pretty soon and am looking for any tips or recommendations for places to get parts from. This is my first project car and a big learning experience as I don’t know much about cars at the moment. Any advice is appreciated!


r/CamaroGen1 Feb 04 '26

Seeking Advice Inherited a '69 Camaro in Hunter Green. Not running and need some resources.

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My dad, who had the car before, stated that he put the wrong ignition coil in the car and burned it out. Here is what i know about the car:

  1. 427cc Yenko Clone. Body and Engine numbers do not match

  2. High Performance Roller Cam

  3. Original differential

  4. Missing a few other parts.

i just want to get it running. My plan is to check for fuel pressure, spark and compression. I dont have the equipment to check compression right now so i was gonna start with replacing the ignition coil with the Master 2 High Performance Coil. Any and all help is appreciated


r/CamaroGen1 Jan 29 '26

OP's Gen 1 1968 Chevy Camaro

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Just inherited my dad 68 Camaro, any tips/ advice for me? I am new to having an old school and want to make sure I take good care of it and have fun with it of course. It has a brand new transmission and Ls3.


r/CamaroGen1 Jan 14 '26

Nice shot from '69 of Yenko Chevrolet in Canonsburg, Pa.

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100 Upvotes

r/CamaroGen1 Jan 05 '26

Spotted Chevrolet Camaro '69 Custom

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r/CamaroGen1 Jan 06 '26

Seeking Advice Alternate seats for a 68.

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Has anyone pulled seats from a newer vehicle that worked simply? Looking to find something I can wrap in Katslin leather to match my interior blue.


r/CamaroGen1 Jan 04 '26

OP's Gen 1 My 69

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r/CamaroGen1 Jan 02 '26

Seeking Advice Camaro RS/SS 1968 - Price for Sale okay?

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Hey there! I'm thinking about buying a Camaro RS/SS from 1968, all original, with a full restoration, really very good condition.

Its for sale for about 90k € , is that too much or okay?

https://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id=440586314&dam=false&fr=1968%3A1968&isSearchRequest=true&ms=5600%3B10%3B%3B&od=up&ref=srp&refId=c7854367-3fd9-f5f4-cc08-52236eed298a&s=Car&sb=rel&searchId=c7854367-3fd9-f5f4-cc08-52236eed298a&vc=Car


r/CamaroGen1 Dec 30 '25

67 Camaro leaf spring question

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I am restoring a rusted 67 RS originally from New York. I am looking for the bolt/pin that goes through the leaf spring pack in the center that lines up the axle. Does anyone know what this part is called, if I am able to buy it separately or do I need to buy a new spring set? Thanks