Denis Gilberts Dramatic Deepwater Blue 1967 Z28

[Xplantdad]

Denis's Deepwater Blue 1967 Z28:

This is an authentic 1967 Z28 Camaro, one of 602 built by Chevrolet to
compete in SCCA's (Sports Car Club of America's) then-new Trans-Am sedan
series.

The 1967 Z28 package includes a high performance 302ci V8 engine, closed
positive ventilation, dual exhaust with deep tone muffler, heavy-duty front
and rear suspension, heavy-duty radiator and temperature controlled fan,
quick ratio steering, 15x6 wheels, 7.35x15 nylon red stripe tires, 3.73:1
ratio axle, and dual racing stripes on the hood and rear deck. Power front
disc brakes and a Muncie 4-speed close ratio transmission are required
options.

This particular car also came with floor mats, simulated wood steering
wheel, floor console with gauges, folding rear seat, pushbutton AM radio
with rear speaker and rear antenna, positraction, tinted glass, front and
rear bumper guards, and metallic rear brakes.

In mid-1967, this car was delivered new to Doan Calhoun Chevrolet in
Philadelphia PA. I found and purchased the car in New Jersey in December
1999. Here's a link to the story of
how I found and bought the car. This car was authenticated by Jerry MacNeish
and is in the 1967 Z28 National Registry. It still has its original engine
with just under 80k miles on the odometer.

I contacted all four previous owners back to the summer of 1976 when it was
purchased from Twin Pine Auto Sales in Ephrata PA. I also obtained an NICB
report which lists the original 1967 dealership as Philadelphia PA's Doan
Calhoun. If anyone remembers a dark blue 1967 Z28 in the
Philadelphia-Lancaster area from 1967 to 1976, I would be extremely grateful
to hear from you.

I have since restored the car to as-new condition, earning Legend
certification in the Concours Restored class at the 2004 Camaro Nationals,
and scoring 998 out of 1,000 points in Worldwide Camaro Club judging. An
extensive photo chronicle of the restoration may be found on my website .

The restoration, my first ever, took 3 years to complete. I did all the
disassembly, research, re-assembly, and as much of the component restoration
as I could. Paint and bodywork was farmed out to Moslander’s Rod and Custom
in Monroe WA.

My goal during the restoration was authenticity, in that I wanted to preserve as many of the original components as possible. To that end, I used all the original sheet metal and trim, fasteners, door and rear glass, door
panels, steering wheel, gauges, etc. I found some valuable parts on eBay and
elsewhere, such as correctly dated NOS '478' rear shocks, NOS leaf springs,
'266' distributor, original fan clutch, NOS trim rings, 67 'DF' wheels, and
more. The NOS Goodyear PowerCushion redline tires are extremely rare with
only 4 or 5 sets in existence.

Nowadays, I drive the car sparingly to local shows and cruise-ins. I can
honestly say it's as tight and as close to a new 1967 Camaro as I've
experienced.

- Denis Gilbert

For additional pictures...click HERE

[mockingbird812]

Magnificent! You must be very proud of your accomplishment. Encore!

[396/425blr]

if there was a holy grail of camaros, this has to be it. truely a labor of love is shown in every detail. doc

[Lynn]

67 with no smog ran the best of the first gen Z's. Great looking car.

Lynn

[Z-11 396]

<<<< GREAT LOOKING CAR, GOOD STORY AS WELL, THANKS FOR SHARING...KASEY ..

[wheelhop]

Beautiful car!

[Charley Lillard]

Heck with the Z28...Gimme some pics of his 67 RS SS little old lay car he is saving for me.......Or I am going to have to steal....Or I am going to have to send Bruno to talk to Bubbles in a language he will understand.

[SUSQ]

Hey Denis, kudos to you and your Z. I live in the Lancaster County, PA but can't say I crossed paths with the car back then. I was a high school kid at the time and would stop by Twin Pine Auto Sales on a regular basis to drool. They had a great selection of muscle cars at the time. I distinctly remember looking at a '69 Shelby GT500 convertible there on sunny day in 1974. Gulfstream Aqua, white top, white interior, 428, four speed. Mint condition. As a poor, skinny 17 year old, I had to pass on the then steep price of $4,500! BTW, Twin Pine is still around although they now specialize in more pedestrian vehicles.

Again, contrats on your beautiful car!

[68TopStock]

Nicely done Denis, a first rate restoration job. You hit a home run on your first attempt. I appreciate your willingness to go the extra mile in locating original components, and maintaining as many original parts on your car. These first year Z's are really special.

[Rainer]

Beautiful car!