1970 L-78 Camaro

[scotty karate]

Yeah, I would have to see what all they had for the car that was correct ( if it is a "real" car) before I was even remotely interested in it. What all did they put the 12 bolt in as far as Camaros that year? They went to the 10 bolt only in '71 right? I'll have to look. Heck, if it has sat there this long, maybe I'll buy it someday down the line. I've never been in the position to, so...

[Jeff H]

Get a look at the cowl tag and if it's a Norwood car it should have the L78 on it I think. 12 bolt would be a Z28, SS396 and I'm not sure if the SS350 still got it or not.

[COPO]

SS and Z-28 got 12-bolts in 1970.

[CamarosRus]

If this 70 "L-78" is L.A. built with NO L-78 on trim tag and presumably no build sheet, verifying is near impossible.
Tach equipped cars have the RARE 6500RedLine/7000Max Tach and there might be evidence of TCS relay or Green TCS wiring in engine compartment. The Black Tailpanel would prove Big Block but not L-78. Not sure about fuel line differences on L-34 7 L-78 1970 Camaros ????
Chuck S

[Mr70]

"there might be evidence of TCS relay or Green TCS wiring in engine compartment."
Chuck
How would this prove an L78,over an L34?

[CamarosRus]

I must correct myself on L-34's and TCS, as I viewed the below picture of Dale R's 70 L-34 Camaro....bought new and still owned.

[CamarosRus]

Mr 70, Both 1970 L-34(1800 built)and L-78(600 built) Camaros had the TCS system. The removal of an L-78 engine and/or the A.I.R. "Smog" apparently would leave NO evidence I can think of. Without a Norwood trim tag, L.A. build sheet, POP, Window Sticker, Invoice or 6500/7000 Tach I dont know how to PROVE 70 L-78 Camaro. I'm going to say that the 4 spd L-78 was standard with 3:55 gears while the L-34 4 spd was standard with 3:31.....but obviously subject to RPO changes.....all SS's and Z-28's had 12 Bolt (LAST Year)
Chuck

[scotty karate]

In that old ad it said/says that they have the build sheet. That said, with all of the good fakeries these days, who knows what it is..
I will be glad to take whatever pics that I can. I'll have to talk to them to be able to get the hood open and snap the cowl/trim tag.

LOL on the sandpaper and getting shot part. I could probably stand there for an hour and nobody would even blink. The paint looks to be old and thick...I might need to use a grinder ...
If they shot me, they'd probably kick my bloated carcass to the side and use it to deter future sandpaper attempts. If the stinkin' snow melts soon, I can hopefully shimmy my belly underneath and get the axle code and take more pics.

[Mr70]

Don't rule out the TH400 on a 1970 L78 Camaro just yet..Charley hint hint.
Like most cars,the transmission suffix code & rearend suffix code will tell what engine it was built with on the line,if indeed they are in fact still the original Transmission & rearend.
I am getting more & more inquiries from people asking me what Trans. & rearend suffix their cars engine should have.
I feel those cloners are catching onto this.
You know who you are...

[70-SS/RS-L78]

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Don't rule out the TH400 on a 1970 L78 Camaro just yet..Charley hint hint.

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I am a little skeptical about the white L78 with the TH400; it may very well be 1 of 1
but until he comes up with a build sheet as far as I am concerned that car is a
Conversion. I don’t understand what the problem is with showing it, I have been in
this hobby long enough to know that anything is possible, Even a 70 SS/L78 with a
TH-400. I have also learned that talk is Cheap, I hope that one day he will show it and
it is for real. That would really be something to trace back to see how and who had it
built.

L34 Camaro’s had 2 fuel lines going to the pump. Only the LT1 and L78 solid lifter engines with a Holly had a single line.
Mark L