black_z

iTrader: (4)

Hey guys, im going to look at a 68 camaro on saturday that I will possibly be buying. What are some specific problem areas to look for? Thanks.

badjuju342

iTrader: (3)

Look around the back glass and rear fenderwells for rust/excessive body filler. These are problem areas along with the trunk /interior floorpans.

Villain281H

iTrader: (5)

not sure what you meant by rear fenderwells Badjuju, so I'll add my areas:

-quarter panels in front/back of wheel opening.
-rear lower area of fenders

Both of these are common patch areas. Also check the driprails, quarters where they meet the roofline (filler/welding area, prone to cracks & bubbles if not prepped/painted correctly).

Derek

black_z

iTrader: (4)

Thanks guys, any other tips?

cook_dw

iTrader: (16)

make sure the vin matches the trim tag on the firewall & title. Not a common problem but have seen it in the past. Norwood vin # and a cali trim tag..

black_z

iTrader: (4)

The car doesnt have a title, im not concerned about that though

HotRod68Camaro

iTrader: (29)

round front and rear glass. definetely floor pan. if top is vynle check round that. rear frame rails especially bottom portion.

RSSSLS1

Check the rear shock mount area, very comon for rusting & breaking through.
cracks in quarters by quarter glass, rear frame rails, floors & rockers of corse.
below back glass, & front crossmember mount area's, top of cowl below windshield. make sure it hasn't already had quarters installed. if so were they installed correctly??
That is all I can think of right now. good luck.

black_z

iTrader: (4)

Thanks guys, the car is basicly a pile of parts right now. The guy says the frame/body are extremely good though. He has everything to complete the car except motor/tranny/front grille. Do the grilles from 67-69 interchange? This car will be a very very aggressive street car that will see LOTS of track time. Anyone have an extra 68 title lying around they would be willing to part with?

68SS98Z28

Grills are not interchangable for those years...good luck with a new title!

Villain281H

iTrader: (5)

only grilles that will interchange on your model are rally sports ones. Between 67-68 they are the same (68 could have chrome edged grilles as well while 67 models were black, but they were the same design). 69 used different fenders, header panels and valances so they won't interchange.

Derek