1970 Camaro L78 - Original Engine?

[MN 70L78]

Looks like a good car! The double VIN stamp is pretty common. Both of my cars have a double stamp, with one being a Norwood and the other a Van Nuys car.
The COO characters in the axle look a little odd but the build date is right on... Most of them are approx. 2 weeks before the cowl tag date.

No doubt it's been sitting a while... Can I have the throttle bracket!
Also, not that it matters but the passenger side front fender has been replaced.

[THNDER]

The rear axle stamp looks good to me. The VIN stamp looks ok...just a bit confusing.

[THNDER]

Hans I sent you a pm

[Hans L]

Originally Posted by MN 70L78

No doubt it's been sitting a while...
Also, not that it matters but the passenger side front fender has been replaced.

Yes, that fender is a place holder. He has the original fender in a trailer. Decent shape but will require some repairs. Lower inner fenders have been cut as well - so probably will need to be replaced.

[restore-z28]

Neat find Hans, best of luck and keep the pics coming.

[McCune]

Looks like a RS car as well.

[68camaroz28]

Hans, is the car now in your hands LOL?
Will make someone a nice find....

[L16pilot]

Hans - just talked to Dave...super nice guy. As 70 Camaro L78 projects go, that looks like a really nice honest car....and a silver Rally Sport to boot! Congrats!

[Hans L]

Originally Posted by McCune

Looks like a RS car as well.

Yes, the RS brackets are there. He has the front-end RS sheet metal and endura bumper, as well as the split side bumpers.

Sheet metal:


Endura Bumper:

[Hans L]

Originally Posted by L16pilot

Hans - just talked to Dave...super nice guy. As 70 Camaro L78 projects go, that looks like a really nice honest car....and a silver Rally Sport to boot! Congrats!

Yes, I've known Dave since the mid-80s when we lived in the same neighborhood in Woodland Hills. Wealth of knowledge around Camaros! He's the guy I hold responsible for getting me into this hobby - ha!