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Rooster's 67 · 12-16-2003, 07:22 PM

Does anybody know if in 67 all the camaros had single leafs or was it just the 6 cyl cars?

I know its not really a truck question, the cumilative knowledge around here is amazing.

I have found a nice one and may buy it to build up beside the 67 panel.

sactoC10 · 12-16-2003, 07:29 PM

I don't have an answer, nor do I have a Camaro, but I'd park a 67-69 Camaro right next to my 1/2 ton any day of the week!

*Randy70C-10* · 12-16-2003, 07:42 PM

Single leafs? I didn't know that any of them did.

Rooster's 67 · 12-16-2003, 07:50 PM

buddy of mine had a 67 firebird that was original sprint 6 cyl had fiberglass mono-leafs in back, put in a pont 350 ram air IV that thing would hook up without wheel hop. never did break a spring amazingly. I always swore to him it would snap one "one of these days" hes still got it and it still a baddd car.

*Randy70C-10* · 12-16-2003, 10:48 PM

Fiberglass mono-leafs aren't stock.

knucklebuster · 12-16-2003, 10:55 PM

I've never known one to have them either.

Joe67 · 12-16-2003, 11:11 PM

Directly from The CRG

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Q: [23-Dec-1998] Update: What determined whether a Camaro got mono- or multi-leaf springs?

A: All 6-cylinder cars for all 3 years came with monoleaf springs (except for 1969 JL8 4-wheel disc brake cars - yes, JL8 was available on all models though few were sold).

All 1967 models used monoleaf design rear springs (however, with different spring rates and load ratings).

For 1968, only models with the 12-bolt rear end were selected for multi-leaf springs. This included all SS models, the Z-28, and the L30/M20 327ci-275HP/4-speed. All other 1968 models used monoleaf springs.

In 1969 all 12-bolt axles plus all 350ci engines received multi-leaf springs.

Apparently 6 cyl and some small block cars got the single-leaf springs

BtnkBndt · 12-16-2003, 11:17 PM

In 67 they all had single leaf. Higher horsepower models had a passenger side traction bar. Higher horsepower V8's got multi-leaf in 68-69 cars. Still got my books right here.

I had a 68 RS/SS 396 in high school, wrong car to give a sixteen year old kid.

BtnkBndt · 12-16-2003, 11:18 PM

Beat Me to it.

Rooster's 67 · 12-17-2003, 12:01 AM

were they steel or glass springs ?
Cause the ones on my buddy's bird were, supposedly.

Joe67 · 12-17-2003, 12:03 AM

Steel Springs came on the first Gen F-Body

Longhorn Man · 12-17-2003, 12:44 AM

They went to multiple leafs in 68 becouse of wheel hop issues/complaints.

Rooster's 67 · 12-17-2003, 12:49 AM

cool well the fibers had to be aftermarket then. but they sure didnt have wheel hop on that beast.

Joe67 · 12-17-2003, 12:53 AM

Checkout www.camaros.net for some good First Gen info too.

Good luck!
Joe

beautimus · 12-17-2003, 11:52 AM

i think that the fiberglass springs were aftermarket corner burner stuff, the sprint ohc six was a tad lighter than a pontiac v-8 and with fewer cubes. i think that combo was a choice scca class racer, i may be wrong there.
any way, my brother had a 68 sprint also 250 overhead cam, quadrajet, posi and gobs of power, he out ran a lot of hopped up v-8's and left them scratching their heads over it. but no fiberglass springs.
i did see a vette with a fiberglass spring once, the owner called it a slalom spring. he ran over a curb and it broke, leting the left rear quarter down ontop of an n-50-15. cracked the quarter up to the roof. tony

12-16-2003, 07:22 PM	#1
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	I know I know...... Does anybody know if in 67 all the camaros had single leafs or was it just the 6 cyl cars? I know its not really a truck question, the cumilative knowledge around here is amazing. I have found a nice one and may buy it to build up beside the 67 panel. __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

12-16-2003, 07:50 PM	#4
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	buddy of mine had a 67 firebird that was original sprint 6 cyl had fiberglass mono-leafs in back, put in a pont 350 ram air IV that thing would hook up without wheel hop. never did break a spring amazingly. I always swore to him it would snap one "one of these days" hes still got it and it still a baddd car. __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

12-16-2003, 10:55 PM	#6
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	I've never known one to have them either. __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)

12-16-2003, 11:17 PM	#8
BtnkBndt Pennyless Fool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Forney,Tx Posts: 439	In 67 they all had single leaf. Higher horsepower models had a passenger side traction bar. Higher horsepower V8's got multi-leaf in 68-69 cars. Still got my books right here. I had a 68 RS/SS 396 in high school, wrong car to give a sixteen year old kid. __________________ "Who owns this car with the peace sign, the mag wheels, and four on the floor?" 67 Short Step 283/TH400/4.11

12-16-2003, 11:18 PM	#9
BtnkBndt Pennyless Fool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Forney,Tx Posts: 439	Beat Me to it. __________________ "Who owns this car with the peace sign, the mag wheels, and four on the floor?" 67 Short Step 283/TH400/4.11

12-16-2003, 07:29 PM	#2
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	I don't have an answer, nor do I have a Camaro, but I'd park a 67-69 Camaro right next to my 1/2 ton any day of the week!

12-16-2003, 07:42 PM	#3
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Single leafs? I didn't know that any of them did.

12-16-2003, 10:48 PM	#5
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Fiberglass mono-leafs aren't stock.

12-17-2003, 12:01 AM	#10
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	were they steel or glass springs ? Cause the ones on my buddy's bird were, supposedly. __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

12-17-2003, 12:03 AM	#11
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Steel Springs came on the first Gen F-Body __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

12-17-2003, 12:44 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	They went to multiple leafs in 68 becouse of wheel hop issues/complaints.

12-17-2003, 12:49 AM	#13
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	cool well the fibers had to be aftermarket then. but they sure didnt have wheel hop on that beast. __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

12-17-2003, 12:53 AM	#14
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Checkout www.camaros.net for some good First Gen info too. Good luck! Joe __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

12-17-2003, 11:52 AM	#15
beautimus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: woodstock, alabama, usa Posts: 938	i think that the fiberglass springs were aftermarket corner burner stuff, the sprint ohc six was a tad lighter than a pontiac v-8 and with fewer cubes. i think that combo was a choice scca class racer, i may be wrong there. any way, my brother had a 68 sprint also 250 overhead cam, quadrajet, posi and gobs of power, he out ran a lot of hopped up v-8's and left them scratching their heads over it. but no fiberglass springs. i did see a vette with a fiberglass spring once, the owner called it a slalom spring. he ran over a curb and it broke, leting the left rear quarter down ontop of an n-50-15. cracked the quarter up to the roof. tony __________________ i survived cancer and kidney stones, but my kids are killing me.



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