1/25 AMT '68 Chevy Camaro Z/28 2'n1

[69NovaYenko]

The '67 and '68 share the same sheet metal, if memory servers me correctly,

The '67 didn't have side maker lights.The '68 was the first year to have body side marker lights per federal law.

The '68 didn't have the vent windows on the driver/passenger doors.

Edited April 4, 2014 by 69NovaYenko

[Deano]

If Revell tooled up a '67 or '68 Camaro, they could literally stretch the tooling out like they have done on the '69!

Dana

Yenko

Baldwin-Motion

Nickey

Pace Car ('67)

Convertibles

Big Block

Small Block

L6

SS

RS

Z-28

Standard

And I would probably buy at least one of each of them, along with many others!

Not to mention the various racing versions; the Penske Trans Am car, Grumpy's Toy Pro Stock and there must be more

[Modlbldr]

I'm all for a new tool 67-68 Camaro with multiple build options. I think the last two posters are correct in that it could be a serious money maker due to the many build versions that are possible.

COME ON. DO IT. NOW!

Later-

[Guest]

Agree so very much, would love to see Revell do 1/25 kits as follows:

1970 Camaro

I guess you can tell I am a Chevy enthusiast.

Why would Revell do this, as AMT had done 2 new tool 70 kits.

[69NovaYenko]

Differences between the 1967 and 1968 Camaros

The 1967 model had the same body lines as the 1968 model.

However, there were a few design changes in 1968. The vent windows were eliminated.

To replace that airflow, below-dash air vents (Astro-Ventilation) were added to the interior.

Sidemarker lights were added to the front fenders and ther rear quarters, a mandate for all 1968 vehicles by the NTSA.

There were several other 1968 model changes, but here are some of the more apparent changes:

• Engine size emblems were moved to the front of the fenders.
• The tail lights and the standard (non-RS) grille were restyled.
• The door mirrors were changed from circular to rectangular in shape.
• Additional padding was added to the dash, A-pillars, and the armrests.
• Much of the bright interior trim was changed to a brushed finish to reduce driver glare.
• The console, if ordered, was a new totally restyled model.
• The standard short rear-bumper guards that were used in both '67 and '69 were not used in 1968. They were canceled immediately prior to start of 1968 production. (And though they can be installed on the bumper of a '68, they are not correct.)
• A woodgrain (simulated walnut) dash center panel molding was a new finish.

As far as the Ralley Sport option was concerned the difference between the 67 and 68 Camaro were:

The Rally Sport (RS) option was an appearance package that included hideaway headlights, backup lights under the rear bumper, and special exterior trim. It was available in combination with any other option, including Z28 or SS (thus referred to as a RS/Z28 or a RS/SS) or L6 engines.

I would truly perefe to see the RS (Rally Sport) model issued by Revell because the SS (Super Sport) i has been done over and over.

If you wish to researh the differences between the two model years checkout the below link:

http://www.camaros.org/model.shtml#RS

Edited April 13, 2014 by 69NovaYenko

[Guest boyfiat]

I wonder if this kit has the 302 engine w/ dual cross-ram 4-barrels?

[pack rat]

I wonder if this kit has the 302 engine w/ dual cross-ram 4-barrels?

Nope, sorry. A single carb for the stock version or a tunnel ram for the street machine

[Exotics_Builder]

I wonder if this kit has the 302 engine w/ dual cross-ram 4-barrels?

You have to get the Revell 69 Z28 for the cross ram. Then you have to worry about air cleaner. I had a real 68 Z28 with the cross ram (real bad for street in cold weather as heat risers were blocked plus manual chokes). I am combining a Revell 69 with the AMT 68 to replicate my Z, and will have to scratch build the plenum air intake. Sad to say, I had that Z about 17 months before it was stolen and totaled when Police chased the thief a day later.

[Craig Irwin]

I wonder if this kit has the 302 engine w/ dual cross-ram 4-barrels?

That was in 69, the Revell kit has one.

[horsepower]

The cross ram two four manifold was available in'67 I worked in a muffler shop & we got the job of installing the headers, & the intake (they were both factory options, but were in the trunk when delivered) they were usually dealer installed, but for some reason the dealer farmed out the header install to us since we usually did the exhaust work for them anyway, I really never got the story as to why we got the job of installing the intake & carbs, but as long as I got paid it didn't matter to me :-)

[Exotics_Builder]

The cross ram two four manifold was available in'67 I worked in a muffler shop & we got the job of installing the headers, & the intake (they were both factory options, but were in the trunk when delivered) they were usually dealer installed, but for some reason the dealer farmed out the header install to us since we usually did the exhaust work for them anyway, I really never got the story as to why we got the job of installing the intake & carbs, but as long as I got paid it didn't matter to me :-)

Right on. The dealer had to order from the parts department as it was one of the order sheet Z28 options. The dealer I bought mine from just added it to the overall order price. 1969 was when it became an order option. My dealer installed the manifold, carbs, headers and cold air plenum 30 days after delivery to be sure there were no other issues and the headers were shipped a week and a half late. The nice thing is that it was under warranty as long as you didn't race it.

Sorry, couldn't find ay engine pix:

[sak]

You know what would be unique? Adding a benchseat and hubcaps for making a base model

[Deano]

You know what would be unique? Adding a benchseat and hubcaps for making a base model

I believe the bench seat was an extra cost option in the Camaro. Base would have been buckets with no console.

[sfhess]

Non-RS grilles and front turn signals were different between 67 and 68 Camaros.

[unclescott58]

Guess what guys!? Revell has just announced that in 3rd quarter of 2014 they will be releasing a newly tooled 1967 Camaro SS hardtop 1/25 scale model. An SS. Not another Z/28. Sorry Round 2 I love most of your reissues. But, I want a '67 Camaro rather than a '68. And I want an SS, not a Z/28. Revell has listened! The only thing I'm not happy with, is Revell is showing an SS without the RS package. I hope they include a way of building an SS/RS version. If not now. Sometime in the near future.

Scott Aho

[Craig Irwin]

Did you notice that its a snap kit?

[1972coronet]

Did you notice that its a snap kit?

It's not . It's under the Special Editions nomenclature ; those are Skill 2 or Skill 3 kits .

[unclescott58]

If it was a snap kit. Which it does not look like it is me. The snap kit is the Ford truck next to it. But, if it was. With the state of technology today in snap kits, I'd still buy one. Looking at photos of the kit under the the "Revell 3rd Quarter Release" postings. The kit looks great!

Scott Aho

[charlie8575]

I'll agree with Scott's assessment of modern snappers.

The new ones look great together. I grabbed a PT well...I guess offically yesterday now, and it's a really nice kit. Needs only a few little details and paint to make it really look great.

Charlie Larkin

[Robberbaron]

Back to the AMT '68: anyone know if all the 1968 specific details are still present in the last couple RC2 reissues (like the one with the black/gold car on the box art)? I have an original early 80s street machine version (complete with rear view mirror molded into the windshield), then I purchased one of the stock '67s when they were first issued in, what, the early 1990s? At that time, people were claiming that they modified the 68 body into the 67 by eliminating the side markers and changing the Camaro fender badging to the 67 style (which they made too small).

The 67 also had a different interior, and they also changed to the correct 67-only monoleaf springs for the rear axle. At the time the 67 came out, folks were saying a correct 68 couldn't be issued again because of all the changes that had been made. Maybe they were off base? I'd really like to get one of these to build a stock 68, but would like to know ahead of time if the interior/body/rear springs are correct.

[pack rat]

Back to the AMT '68: anyone know if all the 1968 specific details are still present in the last couple RC2 reissues (like the one with the black/gold car on the box art)? I have an original early 80s street machine version (complete with rear view mirror molded into the windshield), then I purchased one of the stock '67s when they were first issued in, what, the early 1990s? At that time, people were claiming that they modified the 68 body into the 67 by eliminating the side markers and changing the Camaro fender badging to the 67 style (which they made too small).

The 67 also had a different interior, and they also changed to the correct 67-only monoleaf springs for the rear axle. At the time the 67 came out, folks were saying a correct 68 couldn't be issued again because of all the changes that had been made. Maybe they were off base? I'd really like to get one of these to build a stock 68, but would like to know ahead of time if the interior/body/rear springs are correct.

The last RC2 street machine definitely had all of the '68 details in place; the red street machine on Round2's box art was built from the black and gold RC2 issue you mentioned, and was identical to the pre-67 street machine with the exception of the molded-in rear view mirror on the windshield. Ertl apparently eliminated the mirror long ago.

Apparently the '67 conversion didn't eliminate the possibility of the '68 being re-issued. Looking at all of the changes that were made it would be easy to assume otherwise.

Edited April 20, 2014 by pack rat

[Craig Irwin]

It's not . It's under the Special Editions nomenclature ; those are Skill 2 or Skill 3 kits .

OK, now they have my attention.

[Robberbaron]

The last RC2 street machine definitely had all of the '68 details in place; the red street machine on Round2's box art was built from the black and gold RC2 issue you mentioned, and was identical to the pre-67 street machine with the exception of the molded-in rear view mirror on the windshield.

Good to know. Sounds like I'll need to put this one on my future purchase list...

[FASTBACK340]

Why does AMT have print ad's for their beautiful new muscle car tire set and mount the L-60's on the FRONT of a first generation Camaro?

The front. Really?L-60's!?!

[MsDano85gt]

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