In late 1967 I ordered a 1968 Z-28, I was 18 and working in the steel mill. I went to the dealer with my Dad and we sat down and ordered the vehicle using part numbers in a Hot Rod Magazine! I ordered a Tuxedo black with white racing stripes, black interior, Rally Sport option, 456 gears, and edelbrock dual quad manifold. When I took delivery the duel quad was in the trunk. It was a dealer installed option! I had it right up to the day I was drafted and reported for induction. Still have photos. 3000 rpm to launch and 7500 rpm! WOW! 1/4 mile bandit!
@@samhill1332 The 302 was the Z-28 engine through the 1969 model year. Long before Chevrolet's introduction of the 302 there were still lots of them around. It was an old hot rodder's trick to bore out the 283 block to I believe 4" and use a 283 crankshaft for 301 cubic inches. Chevrolet did the same thing only started out with the 327 block and the 283 crank. The first Z-28 Camaros (we called them the "302 Camaro" - the name Z-28 didn't come into widespread use until '68) were released to the public to homologate the engine for the SCCA Trans-Am series. I didn't think they used the "Z/28" emblems until '69 but for sure not in '67. The hood is a '69 but guys retrofitted that hood to earlier cars.
@@ricklundin1154only 602. z28 were built in 67 no z28 emblems only strip package.. built and run many 283/ 301 in a rail 1/8 mile track and later on street very high revving engine ..
I'm a Ford guy. But I will admit Camaro's are damn good looking. I'm damn sure glad I fell in love with the 65 and 66 mustang coupes . A man damn near has to be rich to afford early Chevys. 65 and 66 mustang coupe cars are still affordable today
Always preferred the 1967-68 over the more sought after 1969 Camaro. The bodylines are fewer, and therefore make for a sleeker appearance. Just saying.
@@brianhudak5103 Yup, I had a Daytona yellow 69 corvette coupe , the color grew on me & is where I learned to appreciate some shades of yellow...yeah restore that thing 👍
Hey! Here’s one from back in the day. Circa 1980….Classmate bought, I believe a ‘69, Chevy 1/2 ton pickup from a local farmer. Believe it was badged 350. More than once when he had to get an engine part like a water pump or something, wouldn’t fit. Brought the old one with and the parts person said “These are all Z-28 engine parts” Any input?
From 1955 - 1968, all Chevrolet V-8s used the same water pump. Corvette's, dump trucks, all the same. In '69 they went to the long water pump on all Chevy's, except the Corvette, which continued to use the short water pump.
@@onebadapple83 I have a 302 Z/28. The only thing dedicated to the 302 is the crankshaft, pistons, and oil pan. Many parts on the 302 came from the L/79 327, and were carried over to the LT/1 350.
@@kennydemartini2169 Nope!!! All you have to do is Google “302 Z-28 Parts”. Everything from the carburetor, carburetor kit, fuel pump, exhaust manifold to the crank pulley is a different part number on the 302 Z-28. I guess if you want to put 180 hp 350 parts on your Z-28, that’s your choice.
@@onebadapple83 I don't google anything. I am an ASE certified master technician with almost 40 years experience. I restore 1st gen Camaro's. I own a all original '68 Z/28 that I got from the 2nd owner that bought it in 1972. Just because those part numbers you googled under 302, doesn't mean they aren't the same part number for 327s. Look up the carb for the 302, and the L78 396, I bet they're the same. Look up '69 302 and '70 LT1 350 crank pulley, oops the same. Exhaust manifold for the 302 and 327 equipped Camaro - same ..... I'll tell you what, you bring me your friends unicorn water pump that would only fit on a Z/28, and I'll eat it in front of you.
Would that add on chip limit RPMs to 7,000 even you didn't miss a shift? I know my buddy, back in 68, did the right thing -- he abused the boink out of his to +9,000. It sound like at Indy. It ate 327 Corvettes for lunch. $2,700 off the Showroom.
THE SMALL BLOCK CHEVY WAS NOTORIOUS FOR BLOWING, AND YOU ARE CORRECTED ABOUT THAT. MOST OF THESE CARS DO NOT HAVE THE CORRECT ENGINES. UNLESS THE ORIGINAL OWNER BOUGHT IT AND BABYED IT.
There really are. Shouldn't have a cowl hood, the stripes in the back aren't correct for a spoiler car, there is no front spoiler, the grill shouldn't be black, no bumper guards in the back, shifter knob shouldn't have pattern if it's a console car. You'd think if you were going for the original look, you'd stick to it lol
In late 1967 I ordered a 1968 Z-28, I was 18 and working in the steel mill. I went to the dealer with my Dad and we sat down and ordered the vehicle using part numbers in a Hot Rod Magazine! I ordered a Tuxedo black with white racing stripes, black interior, Rally Sport option, 456 gears, and edelbrock dual quad manifold. When I took delivery the duel quad was in the trunk. It was a dealer installed option! I had it right up to the day I was drafted and reported for induction. Still have photos. 3000 rpm to launch and 7500 rpm! WOW! 1/4 mile bandit!
You must DIE every time you think of that sucker!
The intake wasn't edlebrock, it too was made by winters
“ …. there’s nothing like a 4 speed 302 Z-28 to get your blood moving ….. “ amen, brother.
Wasn't the 302 exclusive to the Z 28 ??
@@samhill1332 The 302 was the Z-28 engine through the 1969 model year. Long before Chevrolet's introduction of the 302 there were still lots of them around. It was an old hot rodder's trick to bore out the 283 block to I believe 4" and use a 283 crankshaft for 301 cubic inches. Chevrolet did the same thing only started out with the 327 block and the 283 crank. The first Z-28 Camaros (we called them the "302 Camaro" - the name Z-28 didn't come into widespread use until '68) were released to the public to homologate the engine for the SCCA Trans-Am series. I didn't think they used the "Z/28" emblems until '69 but for sure not in '67. The hood is a '69 but guys retrofitted that hood to earlier cars.
@@ricklundin1154only 602. z28 were built in 67 no z28 emblems only strip package.. built and run many 283/ 301 in a rail 1/8 mile track and later on street very high revving engine ..
Love those steel wheels the best look in my opinion.
Butternut! Great color that changes with lighting and surroundings.
I'm a Ford guy. But I will admit Camaro's are damn good looking. I'm damn sure glad I fell in love with the 65 and 66 mustang coupes . A man damn near has to be rich to afford early Chevys. 65 and 66 mustang coupe cars are still affordable today
Always preferred the 1967-68 over the more sought after 1969 Camaro. The bodylines are fewer, and therefore make for a sleeker appearance. Just saying.
I understand, my friend in high school had a ‘69 RS coupe and I think for that reason I have been partial to the ‘69. I like them all though.
Delicious,Mouth watering two words that fit this car
Beautiful restoration, passenger window regulator handel is m.i.a.😄
I'd love to own it!!!❤👍👍
Holy God that’s a nice car Steve!!!
Glad to hear it run
MY FRIEND FRED BOUGHT ONE BRAND NEW BLUE IT WAS BEAUTIFUL 3600 DOLLARS HE TAUGHT ME TO DRIVE N THAT CAR THOSE WERE THE DAYS
Cool to see you going to extremes Steve.
Interesting didn't know about the 15 inch wheels!
Beautiful car!!!
(Funny how he never mentioned the color..)
Ah..hem..butter nut yellow..ah..hem.😊
Beauty! Loved the neat intro too. Cheers!
PERFECT!
Nice video cool ride 😎😎😎😎😎
My 68 Z was painted Island Teel.
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If a numbers matching 68 Z doesn't get your pulse pounding, you don't have one.
Steve is great host.
looking good steve slim and trim havent really aged much
MAN STEVE,YOU DA KING BOUT DEM MOPARS YOE,,,,,PEECE OUT,,,,,BILL TYRONE
i seen a real 68 z/28 on the street back in the day
I like these flat pastel pale yellows on muscle cars especially with black stripes
I believe it's Butternut Yellow. I have a '67 that is/was the same color sitting in a field at friends farm. Some day.......
@@brianhudak5103 Yup, I had a Daytona yellow 69 corvette coupe , the color grew on me & is where I learned to appreciate some shades of yellow...yeah restore that thing 👍
People can stamp any serial number you want into the block - watch out.
I believe that the exhausts are not correct. Those type of exhaust set ups were used on 1978 Z28.
im just here for a glimpse at the Porsche
Trunk lid spoiler incorrect paint , trunk lid was not painted from factory , just the spoiler itself . Where’s right side door window crank ?
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How is Steve doing? Does somebody know?
I think an open diff is exactly what you'd want for TA racing
The dz 302 could easily punch above much larger engines!
I would have ordered it lemans blue or green. Just not a fan of butternut yellow.
Hey! Here’s one from back in the day. Circa 1980….Classmate bought, I believe a ‘69, Chevy 1/2 ton pickup from a local farmer. Believe it was badged 350. More than once when he had to get an engine part like a water pump or something, wouldn’t fit. Brought the old one with and the parts person said “These are all Z-28 engine parts” Any input?
From 1955 - 1968, all Chevrolet V-8s used the same water pump. Corvette's, dump trucks, all the same. In '69 they went to the long water pump on all Chevy's, except the Corvette, which continued to use the short water pump.
@@kennydemartini2169 Like I said: “more than once” Everybody knows how ubiquitous the SBC is. The 302 Z-28 is unique with a few dedicated parts!
@@onebadapple83 I have a 302 Z/28. The only thing dedicated to the 302 is the crankshaft, pistons, and oil pan. Many parts on the 302 came from the L/79 327, and were carried over to the LT/1 350.
@@kennydemartini2169 Nope!!! All you have to do is Google “302 Z-28 Parts”. Everything from the carburetor, carburetor kit, fuel pump, exhaust manifold to the crank pulley is a different part number on the 302 Z-28. I guess if you want to put 180 hp 350 parts on your Z-28, that’s your choice.
@@onebadapple83 I don't google anything. I am an ASE certified master technician with almost 40 years experience. I restore 1st gen Camaro's. I own a all original '68 Z/28 that I got from the 2nd owner that bought it in 1972. Just because those part numbers you googled under 302, doesn't mean they aren't the same part number for 327s. Look up the carb for the 302, and the L78 396, I bet they're the same. Look up '69 302 and '70 LT1 350 crank pulley, oops the same. Exhaust manifold for the 302 and 327 equipped Camaro - same ..... I'll tell you what, you bring me your friends unicorn water pump that would only fit on a Z/28, and I'll eat it in front of you.
The rear stripes shouldn't run past the trunk deck.
Would that add on chip limit RPMs to 7,000 even you didn't miss a shift? I know my buddy, back in 68, did the right thing -- he abused the boink out of his to +9,000. It sound like at Indy. It ate 327 Corvettes for lunch. $2,700 off the Showroom.
those console gauges came in 1969
68 had them also
Most of these cars have replacement engines, they were famous for blowing up, but most were owned by abusive idiots too, that's a fact, I was there.
THE SMALL BLOCK CHEVY WAS NOTORIOUS FOR BLOWING, AND YOU ARE CORRECTED ABOUT THAT. MOST OF THESE CARS DO NOT HAVE THE CORRECT ENGINES. UNLESS THE ORIGINAL OWNER BOUGHT IT AND BABYED IT.
there are a lot of errors on that car
did chevy make a 68 z/28 RS
He sure did
He sure did
Out of all the pony cars the barracuda was first it came weeks prior to the mustang
Passenger door window crank was missing.
There really are. Shouldn't have a cowl hood, the stripes in the back aren't correct for a spoiler car, there is no front spoiler, the grill shouldn't be black, no bumper guards in the back, shifter knob shouldn't have pattern if it's a console car. You'd think if you were going for the original look, you'd stick to it lol
Yeah, 5 liter, and they definitely didnt mean 5 liter/100 km xD
Another car you have to talk too
Sent to me now please
The intro is tacky prefer jumping right into the review.
instead of all the crappy music an silly dramatics how about just a simple cold start idle intro? its even cheaper
Ugh, this makes me want to puke in my mouth. What's with all the stupid extras???