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Camaro
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Camaro styling for 1977 was a carryover from the previous year. Yet sales climbed to new heights, with Camaro finally ousting arch rival Mustang from the number-one pony car spot after a ten-year chase. Enthusiasts loved the mid-year return of the Z/28, the 14,394 sales of the vaunted performance model no doubt helping to tip the sales race in Camaros favor. This was a different Z/28 than before, down on power but with excellent handling and bold graphics. The Z/28s 350-cu in. V8 managed 185-hp breathing through a catalytic converter and single exhaust that split into two tailpipes and resonators with 40% less back pressure than a single outlet system. Other familiar Z/28 elements returned: M21 close ratio 4-speed transmission, revised F41 sport suspension with higher-rate front springs and a thicker front anti-roll bar, GR70-15 radials on color-keyed 5-spoke steel wheels, D80 spoilers, Z/28 identification decals, dual sport mirrors, blackout grille and full instrumentation.
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This first generation Camaro was built a little differently than your garden variety 8-second car. Danny wanted a real street car, which meant nothing sticking through the hood, no wings, and no fiberglass parts. He knew it needed roll up windows and an all original exterior and interior parts with safety as a primary feature. Only a handful of truly streetable 8-second street cars have ever competed. This 8-second street car had its own set of rules! Dan's motor was "poked and stroked" (4.600 x 4.090) out and was fitted on a Sam Gianino -- built fat motor displacing 540 cubic inches.
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For 1974, the Camaro finally had the battering-ram bumpers to meet Federal crash standards. But rather than tack the squarish bumpers and their bulky leaf spring energy absorbing zones onto the Camaros flowing body, stylists crafted a new front and rear appearance. Up front, a long sloping nose made of sheet molded compound (SMC) tied the hoodline and the bumper together. The deeply recessed headlamps with "sugar scoop" bezels and Rally Sport-type parking lamps flanked a steeply raked grille. At the rear, the previous concave tail was replaced with a flat panel and triangular wraparound tail lamps, requiring a new rear quarter panel design. Inside, new three point front seat and shoulder belts with roof mounted inertia retractors replaced the clumsy separate seat and shoulder belt design.
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Throughout its long and storied history, the Camaro had a vast number of different engine and performance options--not including the special editions and racing models. In the mid-1970s, federal safety and emissions regulations almost brought about the end of the Camaro and the other muscle cars. Within a couple of years, though, the manufacturers recognized the public demand and worked around the new restrictions.
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Running from 1993-2002, the last Camaro generation continued the age-old tradition of performance and style above all else. Initially just a coupe body style was offered in base and Z28 trims, the former coming with a 3.4-liter V6 (160 hp) and the latter with an "LT1" 5.7-liter V8 (275 hp). Transmission choices included a five-speed manual (V6), a six-speed manual (V8) and a four-speed automatic.
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This 1967 Camaro hood features a full inner structure for rigidity. It has mounting bolts for bolting to hinges. This hood can be used for mounting and bonding on the scoop of your choice. The inner structure bracing is positioned so it will support the front edge of a scoop. Fits 1967 Camaro, 1968 Camaro and 1969 Camaro.
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