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cstm68 · 03-03-2012, 09:57 PM

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/2881207042.html

im thinking about going to look at this truck on CL, the only thing is that he says it has a "camaro ss pakage" whatever that is, hahaha he says that means it is a camper special with a 396 and trailing arm rear suspention.

werent big block 3/4 ton trucks leaf spring with 14 bolts??
and wasnt rear trailing arm suspention only a 1/2 ton option?

i dont know much about 3/4 ton trucks so any info will help,

thanks

**special-K** · 03-03-2012, 10:21 PM

I had a Camaro SS package in a truck one time. Then I took the package out of the bed,removed the parts,and installed them on the Camaro they only came on. A lot of UPS truck have Camaro SS packages from time to time,I've heard.

Big block C/20s could have either leaf or coil springs,but automatics all had Dana 60s with 3.54:1 ratio. 14-bolts weren't used until '73.

cstm68 · 03-03-2012, 10:23 PM

hahahaha yeah thats what i thought.
still doesnt add up the have trailing arms and coils in the back of a big block camper special 3/4 ton truck.

**special-K** · 03-03-2012, 10:26 PM

Heh heh...On a side note,a Camaro SS 396 with solid lifters wasn't available with A/C

burb71 · 03-03-2012, 10:35 PM

At this point I'm not sure that the Camaro ever had the Camaro SS package, I think it was just for trucks.
I have even seen US Postal & Fed Ex trucks with the packages also

Chevyman680063 · 03-04-2012, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I had a Camaro SS package in a truck one time. Then I took the package out of the bed,removed the parts,and installed them on the Camaro they only came on. A lot of UPS truck have Camaro SS packages from time to time,I've heard.

70Custom10Nut · 03-04-2012, 06:16 AM

Wondering what someone might offer?

Blue books for 8k? SS Package?

Come on! I know the law likes to look the other way, when the locals are smoking locally grown stuff

, especially for medical reasons. Hope he's not too depressed when one of the members brings him back to reality.

MVHandy · 03-04-2012, 12:11 PM

Hard to tell the condition from the pictures but if it's parked in the grass rust and critters could be an issue. Not sure it is worth anywhere near 8K, or what condition and such he put in the book. Hard not to laugh but it is likely someone once told him about the Camaro SS package and he beleives he has some real solid knowledge. May even be he bought the truck based on this rare package. A little knowledge is dangerous but even more so when it is passed around and amplified.

black_sheep454 · 03-04-2012, 12:23 PM

Wow I'm only asking 4k for mine maybe I should blue book it and ask more. Just from the pics of that one compared mine must be worth 10-12.
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1970 Bowtie · 03-04-2012, 01:01 PM

It always cracks me up when they say "it runs good",but cant take the time to close the hood all the way before taking the pic.I don't think its worth 8K but still worth going to look at.You never know you might get a good deal.

white 67 · 03-04-2012, 01:04 PM

I saw that add yesterday an wondered why you would go with the camaro ss package, i guess they couldnt afford the corvette option.

**special-K** · 03-04-2012, 05:32 PM

I see the mirrors aren't original and I don't see holes from the originals. So,it was likely painted which is why it no longer has the SS stripe over the hood and down the fender. I thought '68 Camaro SSs had the hood louver things and either a 350 or a 396

03-03-2012, 09:57 PM	#1
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	thinking about looking at this truck. http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/2881207042.html im thinking about going to look at this truck on CL, the only thing is that he says it has a "camaro ss pakage" whatever that is, hahaha he says that means it is a camper special with a 396 and trailing arm rear suspention. werent big block 3/4 ton trucks leaf spring with 14 bolts?? and wasnt rear trailing arm suspention only a 1/2 ton option? i dont know much about 3/4 ton trucks so any info will help, thanks __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

03-03-2012, 10:21 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: thinking about looking at this truck. I had a Camaro SS package in a truck one time. Then I took the package out of the bed,removed the parts,and installed them on the Camaro they only came on. A lot of UPS truck have Camaro SS packages from time to time,I've heard. Big block C/20s could have either leaf or coil springs,but automatics all had Dana 60s with 3.54:1 ratio. 14-bolts weren't used until '73. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-03-2012, 10:23 PM	#3
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: thinking about looking at this truck. hahahaha yeah thats what i thought. still doesnt add up the have trailing arms and coils in the back of a big block camper special 3/4 ton truck. __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

03-03-2012, 10:26 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: thinking about looking at this truck. Heh heh...On a side note,a Camaro SS 396 with solid lifters wasn't available with A/C __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-03-2012, 10:35 PM	#5
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: thinking about looking at this truck. At this point I'm not sure that the Camaro ever had the Camaro SS package, I think it was just for trucks. I have even seen US Postal & Fed Ex trucks with the packages also

03-04-2012, 06:16 AM	#7
70Custom10Nut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vilseck Germany (currently) Posts: 317	Re: thinking about looking at this truck. Wondering what someone might offer? Blue books for 8k? SS Package? Come on! I know the law likes to look the other way, when the locals are smoking locally grown stuff, especially for medical reasons. Hope he's not too depressed when one of the members brings him back to reality.

03-04-2012, 12:11 PM	#8
MVHandy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Brunswick, NJ Posts: 70	Re: thinking about looking at this truck. Hard to tell the condition from the pictures but if it's parked in the grass rust and critters could be an issue. Not sure it is worth anywhere near 8K, or what condition and such he put in the book. Hard not to laugh but it is likely someone once told him about the Camaro SS package and he beleives he has some real solid knowledge. May even be he bought the truck based on this rare package. A little knowledge is dangerous but even more so when it is passed around and amplified.

03-04-2012, 12:23 PM	#9
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: thinking about looking at this truck. Wow I'm only asking 4k for mine maybe I should blue book it and ask more. Just from the pics of that one compared mine must be worth 10-12. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

03-04-2012, 01:01 PM	#10
1970 Bowtie It's all in the timing Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Mary,Florida Posts: 600	Re: thinking about looking at this truck. It always cracks me up when they say "it runs good",but cant take the time to close the hood all the way before taking the pic.I don't think its worth 8K but still worth going to look at.You never know you might get a good deal. __________________ The Dude Abides. ---------------------- I aint sayin, I'm just sayin.

03-04-2012, 01:04 PM	#11
white 67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: coupeville ,washington Posts: 348	Re: thinking about looking at this truck. I saw that add yesterday an wondered why you would go with the camaro ss package, i guess they couldnt afford the corvette option.

03-04-2012, 05:32 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: thinking about looking at this truck. I see the mirrors aren't original and I don't see holes from the originals. So,it was likely painted which is why it no longer has the SS stripe over the hood and down the fender. I thought '68 Camaro SSs had the hood louver things and either a 350 or a 396 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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