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[TXYenko]

I just picked up, what to me, is an unusual 1969 Camaro. It's in transit now, so I don't have much handy on it other than this. It's a 69 427 matching number motor, doesn't look like a restamp, turbo 400, 4.11 12 bolt rear, no RS, SS or Z28 options. Drum brakes all around, no PS no other options that I could find. The body is great, needs cosmetics, but price was right. Although I bought the car for a weekend/daily driver, I think this combination is atypical of an off the dealer car. Any ideas on where I should start looking at or researching this car. Lady I bought it from didn't know anything history or previous owner wise about the car. Thanks any help is appreciated.

[COPO]

First, welcome to the board. I think you will find many knowledgeable and helpful supercar enthusiasts frquent the site.

The front drum brakes are a very likely indication that it is probably not a factory 427 car. Power front discs were a mandatory option for factory COPO's. If you post the VIN, trim tag information and engine info then a further analysis can be made. There are also a number of other physical clues you can look for once the car arrives to help to determine how it left the factory.

[Edited by COPO (11-04-2001 at 07:05 PM).]

[Charley Lillard]

Something Fishy with the car. I have never seen or heard of any Big Block Camaro with drum brakes, always at least Power front Discs. Look on the front face of the passenger side rear axle tube and tell us what you find stamped there. Also let us know the Code stamped on the engine.

[68TopStock]

If other clues are present, don't let the drums fool you. Disc brake systems were the first thing removed on a serious drag car. When "Little Hoss" arrived, it had drum brakes, and no power booster. (it is easier to install a line-lock on a non-power set-up) The original (1st after Fred) owner removed them in 1970 when he got serious about winning. Many pro stockers had no front brakes. It is a fast and simple way of removing weight, like moving the battery. If reconverted to street, anything could be put back on.

[TXYenko]

Well 68Topstock...you may be on the right track, the box in the trunk, has an old master cylinder with booster, spindles and brakes...and lots of racetrack spares...plugs, points, old old fire ext., extra 5 point harness, misc tools, tech sheets, time slips...the guy was definitely a drag racer, and the garage was full of stuff from the 50's and up. The wife was not willing to part with anything but the car, she wanted to see it driven again.

[JoeC]

Best place to start is to get all the numbers and codes you can find from trim tag, engine, trans, and rear. Check interior under seats and rugs and check gas tank for any paperwork. Then start decoding.