Jon Mello's Z/28 #1

[Pantera]

Bolt in rollbar? The problem with a camaro is there is no frame to attach to in the back 1/2 of the car so that would be the only way to attach one. With proper cross bracing it should offer enough protection to keep the roof off the drivers head.

He is lucky they quit racing it when they did or it would be a real mess.

Back in the early 70's the SCCA rules only required a front brace from the rollbar forward and then the rules changed about 1980 and they mandated a full cage. That would mean bars would have to come off the front subframe and punch through the firewall and dash following the roof line of the top of the car and attaching to the rollbar. When that happened to a subframe only car they were pretty cut up to get the car to fit the new rule.

Pantera

[1967Z28]

Thank you very much, Don.

Pantera, regarding the bolt-in roll bar, I think Belair was probably just surprised it wasn't welded to the body. The 60s was a time of great transition in terms of what people were learning about horsepower, handling and safety. There were actually a few cars with cages in them in '67 but it was not widely practiced. I think people thought it added unnecessary weight but they weren't immediately picking up on the fact that the cages were tied into the suspension pick-up points and significantly helped the rigidity of the car and thus the handling.

You are right though, it is a good thing the car got pulled off the track when it did or there is a high percentage it would not be around or it would be very used up.

-Jon

[Belair62]

It's surprising but....I guess it gets put in perspective when you look at Wild Willie Borsch's setup !!!

[musclecarjohn]

I know I'm a little late on this comment but...

You really can't get much rarer than...Z/28 #1

Unbelievable,incredible,outrageous...words cannot describe how great it makes me feel knowing this car is still on planet earth with us all to admire...

You are a very lucky man indeed.

[SamLBInj]

That car is one of the most significant pieces in automotive history, absolutely priceless

[musclecarjohn]

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That car is one of the most significant pieces in automotive history, absolutely priceless

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AMEN BROTHER!

[BLOWNALKYCAMARO]

My first car a 67 camaro, second car 68 camaro ,i bought june 1978 in Oceanside Calif. or Camp Pendelton, i bought The Great Camaro book also ,which i still have along with my 68. Great story ,thanks for sharing.Wish you were closer id love to restore that car for you! I have one heck of a story to tell about a very significant camaro [ the last ZL1] which i hope ill get to tell one day,for now the owner privacy act is in effect.Thanks again for sharing and good luck finding that 68!