'69 Chevrolet Camaro z28

[Biggu]

Ooooo that looks good, yes, black stripes all the way all the time, BUT a set of nice silver stripes would look good as well, and I have no idea why they don't include a set of silver stripes, instead of the white ones, this is coming along really nicely and looks sweet....

Jeff

[Simo5555]

A bit of an update  I have been busy with my work lately so havent got around to build my models. But the interior is pretty much done. Dont have much left to do

[NOBLNG]

That is really looking nice!??

[Simo5555]

Pretty much done

[Monty]

On 8/24/2024 at 12:43 PM, espo said:

While many Camaros were just a normal car in the performance area, they also offered several high-performance options and model variations. This model is of the RPO Z28 order option that was designed to compete with cars from other manufactures in a class by The Sports Car Club of America, I.E. SCCA. The Z-28 had an engine that used the 327 cu in block but with the shorter crank stroke from a 283 cu in engine. This engine displaced 302 cu in and was designed to operate at very high engine speeds. The option included special suspension components designed more for road racing than highway use. Power front disc brakes were also part of the standard package along with 15" steel wheels to clear the larger diameter disks. The exhaust represented in this kit was called "Chambered Exhaust" and wasn't really appreciated by most law enforcement. The duel four-barrel cross ram intake manifold and carbs were an extra cost option along with a four-wheel disc brake option. Even with the standard single four-barrel Holly carb these cars were nothing to mess with on the street and took the manufacturers trophy in the SCCA. Super Car, maybe not, but for the money lots of luck finding many cars that could begin to match these cars for acceleration, handling, or even stopping.  

Is there a short but definitive article that compares these with Ford's Boss 302 (street and track)?  IIRC the engine specs are extremely close. 

[espo]

7 minutes ago, Monty said:

Is there a short but definitive article that compares these with Ford's Boss 302 (street and track)?  IIRC the engine specs are extremely close. 

I'm not sure what is available today, but some sources from the past might help. For a comparison between the Z-28 and the Boss 302 Muscle Car Review magazines Sept '09 issue did have a four-page article with several good pictures and a good explanation for what was going on in SCCA Racing and the manufacturers reactions. Their July '89 issue had a good story line on Roger Penke's development of the Z-28's for 1967 to 1969. Popular Hot-Rodding Magazine from June '07 had a story that was focused on the Z-28 development including mention of Vince Piggins, who was head of Chevrolet Product Promotions at the time, and how the option became to be. One article that maybe the easiest to find today was done by Hot Rod Magazine in their January '96 issue with an article about Smokey Yunick's Camaro. Hot Rod Magazine has an online library of their past stories that should enable you to easily accesses the article. While not a comparison between the Mustang and the Camaro, still a good source of information on the Camaro in general can be found in a book from Lamm-Morada Publishing Co. called The Great Camaro written by Michael Lamm.   

[Monty]

Thanks espo!

[SpikeSchumacher]

That's a beautiful blue!

[slusher]

Outstanding Camaro!