69 396 ss camaro
 

Hello all
Can anyone tell me if any 69 396 ss camaro came with a 10 bolt rearend. I'm a new member and sure like this site. Have loved yenkos and copos for years, just not rich enough to own one yet! Thank You

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Anything is possible, but it is very unlikely. I have howeve,r seen an early 1967 SS 350 A/C car with a 10 bolt non posi which was coded correctly and believed original.

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Thanks Stefano
I was sure that was the case. I'm looking at a car that appears to be an original 69 396 SS, but it does have a 10 bolt.It has the right hood,heater core,etc. Thanks Again

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I would question it as I have not seen a big block Camaro with a 10 bolt from the factory until 1971. Check the stamping on the rh axle tube on the leading edge. Contact the CRG at www.camaros.org and give them the information. They can help you the best. It is possible that it is an SS396 but that the rear end has been changed..................RatPack...............

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Thanks RatPack
The car has a nom big block in it now, but a 69 396 also comes with the car. Can anyone help me on the stamped and casting numbers info. Much appreicated.

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Check out the rear leaf springs. Five leaf is what I would expect...BKH

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Thank You BKH
The car does have the 5 leaf springs.

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is there an X code on the trim tag?

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Thanks Joe
Not sure, but will know tomorrow or Sunday.
Hopefully it not an early production model without the x code.

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Hello
Looked at the car yesterday. It actually had a 12 bolt and it is a true X66 car. And now it's mine,I almost feel almost good as good as Charlie does with his 67 Pace Car.
Thanks to all for your help.

Re: 69 396 ss camaro
 

Red;
Can you tell if the car was orig. a 325, 350 or 375horse car?
M

Re: 69 396 ss camaro
 

The car came with the original 325hp, 396 engine in a crate. A roller 427 is sitting in the car. It's a gorgeous black/black 4 speed car. I got it home on the 15th and drove it over the weekend. I absolutely love the car. It hasbeen 20 years since I had one like it.

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Sounds awesome. I can't wait until my 69 Z28 JL8 crossram, TI, heater delete, radio delete car is finished. It's probably still going to be another year before it's done, but I have a supercharged 93 Z28 Indy 500 Pace Car that I drive every day so I'm not hurting for a powerfull car. Good luck with your SS396.

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It is not just the power, but how the 1969 functions as a magical time machine.

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That is So right Stefano.
These cars with their Bias-Plys
and solid lifters,sure have more character then todays automobiles.

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I don't know, these newer Camaros have awesome powerplants that kick some serious butt, run smooth and get good gas mileage. My 93 Indy Pace Car is already going on 9 years old and it runs smooth and strong. The car sits a little too low to the ground, but it handles great, runs in the 12's and stops awesome with the 4 wheel disc. I can't wait until I can drive my 69 Z28 crossram though.

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Hello All
Jeff good luck with your Z28. Super neat car. Is it a factory crossram,JL8 car?
Stefano and Mr 70 you guys are so right about the mystic of these cars.
I'm sure impressed with the boards knowledge. Especially when you gents expose a fake car for sale out there.
Thanks again to all

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Jeff H,
The new cars are certainly awsome,especially from a factory performance perspective. I have put more than a few through their paces, but for me, everytime I look , sit , drive or work on one, of these "Muscle Cars", It takes me to a different place and time. Not that there is any thing worse about today or tomorrow, they just take me back. I don't want to sound like an oldtimer as I could be the Grandson of Guys ssl78s age https://www.yenko.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

[Edited by Stefano (02-20-2002 at 11:57 PM).]

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I will be the first to say that working on these newer cars is a PITA! Have you ever looked at the engine and counted the # of spark plug wires you can actually see? The answer is 0! The older musclecars have a persona all their own and they are easy and fun to work on. Redbaron, no my car was not a factory crossram car since there were no factory crossram cars built. It was a dealer option you could buy at the parts counter. It is a factory installed JL8 car with documentation. I'm adding the crossram, heater delete, radio delete and TI to replicate a Trans Am prepped car.