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Chevrolet Camaro 1 and 2: service and restoration manuals

A restoration manual on your Chevrolet Camaro 1 or 2? Here are manuals covering service and restoration of Chevrolet cars. They provide detailed instructions to solve technical problems yourself and to repair or replace parts.

Chevrolet Camaro - V8 engines (1970-1981) - Haynes Repair Manual

Haynes Repair Manual on the Chevrolet Camaro, Z28, Type LT, Rally Sport and Berlinetta with V8 engines.

Gasoline engines: V8 - 267 (4.4 litre), 305 (5.0 litre), 307 (5.0 litre), 350 (5.7 litre), 402 (6.5 litre) and 454 (7.4 litre).

Model years: 1970-1981.

This Haynes guide on the Chevrolet Camaro provides photos and detailed step-by-step instructions maintenance and repair of the V8 petrol engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals, and crankshaft).
It also addresses issues related to cooling, air conditioning, the fuel system, exhaust plus the starting and charging system. Furthermore, it includes guidance for tasks involving the remaining vehicle components such as the clutch, gearbox (removal and installation), propshafts, braking system, suspension, steering box, body, interior and electrical system.

  • Covers U.S. and Canadian models.
  • Based on a complete strip-down and rebuild.
  • Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear and detailed wiring diagrams for easy reference.

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Author:Scott Mauck, John H. Haynes
Specs:372 pages, 27 x 21 x 2 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.79 in, paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photographs and drawings
Publisher:Haynes Manuals, Inc. (USA, 1988)
Series:Haynes Auto Repair Manual (24015)
Book: Chevrolet Camaro - V8 engines (1970-1981) - Haynes Repair Manual

Chevrolet Camaro - V8 engines (1970-1981)

Language: English

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Original Chevrolet Camaro 1967-1969 : The Restoration Guide

Chevrolet's Camaro was introduced in 1967 on the heels of Ford's best-selling Mustang. It quickly established itself as the go-to option for muscle-car customers wanting a more aggressive pony car.
During its first generation from 1967 to 1969, GM offered option packages to satisfy all tastes, from six-cylinders grocery-getters to agile small-block cars to big-block monsters ready for drag racing straight off the showroom floor. Today, these first-generation Camaros are some of the most valuable cars in the collectible muscle-car market.

Factory-correct cars will always be the most valuable cars on the market. "Original Chevrolet Camaro 1967-1969" tells you exactly which parts, accessories, finishes, fabrics, and colors you must have to restore your Camaro to its factory-original condition - or exactly what to look for when shopping for a restored Camaro.

More than 200 color images detail Chevy's major performance packages of the period - the SS, RS and Z/28 - while exhaustively detailing engines, interiors, and bodies. Of equal importance, muscle-car authority Jason Scott provides factory records, comprehensive specifications, detailed parts lists and codes, and period literature to offer the definitive guide to originality.

Author:Jason Scott
Specs:128 pages, 27.5 x 21 x 1.2 cm / 10.8 x 8.25 x 0.47 in, paperback
Illustrations:200+ colour photographs
Publisher:Motorbooks International (USA, 2019)
Book: Original Chevrolet Camaro 1967-1969 : The Restoration Guide

Original Chevrolet Camaro 1967-1969 : The Restoration Guide

Language: English

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How to Restore Your Camaro 1967-1969

About 700,000 Camaros were built from 1967 to 1969. The first-generation Camaro has won a die-hard following and has become an iconic performance car. Camaros in excellent condition command very high prices, so many owners are compelled to perform a professional-grade original restoration.
Since these cars are about 40 years old, many cars need second or third restorations, and as time goes by, these cars will continue to appreciate and require restoration. That's where "How to Restore Your Camaro 1967-1969" comes in.
While some owners can afford to pay shops to perform a 100-point restoration for show car competition, many owners want to perform a faithful, detailed restoration themselves, so the car maintains its collector value and use it as a fun weekend driver.

This book serves those owners. It covers all aspects of restoration, including engines and drivelines, bodywork, interior and trim, suspension, brakes, chassis, and steering for the first-generation Camaros. Organization and planning will be covered, so restorers can stay on task.
Disassembly, inspection, and sourcing the best parts will also be covered.
This volume will deliver a concise and revealing overview of each subject area and shows the most critical aspects of the restoration process with sequential step-by-step photos and detailed captions.
The most efficient techniques and best products for returning each component to like-new condition will be covered. With this information, owners will be able to determine what's involved in each step of the restoration and decide whether to perform the work themselves or outsource it to a professional shop. Color step-by-step how-to information on Camaro restoration has never been offered in a package like this before.

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Author:Tony E. Huntimer, Brian Henderson
Specs:176 pages, 27.5 x 21.5 x 1 cm / 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.39 in, paperback
Illustrations:450 b&w photographs
Publisher:CarTech Inc (USA, 2010)
Series:S-A Design (SA178P)
Book: How to Restore Your Camaro 1967-1969

How to Restore Your Camaro 1967-1969

Language: English

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Camaro Restoration Guide 1967-1969

Motorbooks restoration manual for the Chevrolet Camaro. Model years: 1967-1969. Provides also purchase tips and information about model history and identification.

This manual describes the complete restoration of Chevrolet Camaro models: renovation of the body (including the replacement of the hood, fenders, windows, doors and bumpers), the interior (seat upholstery, dashboard and door panels), the engine (removal and installation, overhaul), the chassis (clutch, gearbox, wheel suspension, brakes, steering) and the electrical installation (lamps, alternator, starter motor, windscreen wipers).
Richly illustrated and clear step-by-step instructions.

Author:Jason Scott
Specs:224 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.7 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.67 in, paperback
Illustrations:300 illustrations
Publisher:Motorbooks International (USA, 1997)
Book: Camaro Restoration Guide 1967-1969

Camaro Restoration Guide 1967-1969

Language: English

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Camaro Restoration Handbook - Ground-Up or Sectional Restoration Tips & Techniques for 1967-1981 Camaros

Camaro fever is sweeping the country! And with the help of the Camaro Restoration Handbook, you can restore your 1967 through 1981 Camaro either piece by piece, or from the ground up.
Authors Tom Currao and Ron Sessions detail the complete restoration process necessary to turn any street-beaten Camaro into a true show winner. With over 500 photos and drawings, it's the most complete Camaro restoration resource available.

Plus, you'll find chapters on year-by-year identification and model changes, disassembly, electrical wiring, intereior and door reconditioning, convertible, and vinyl top repair. Also included are details on rebuilding suspensions, steering, brakes, and sheet metal repair.
Procedures for body prep and paint, gauges, driveline reconditioning, subframe repair, and what to do after the restoration are fully illustrated. A complete Interior/Exterior color chart is an added bonus.

Author:Tom Currao, Ron Sessions
Specs:208 pages, 27.5 x 21.5 cm / 10.8 x 8.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:500+ photographs and drawings
Publisher:HP Books (USA, 1990)
Book: Camaro Restoration Handbook - Ground-Up or Sectional Restoration Tips & Techniques for 1967-1981 Camaros

Camaro Restoration Handbook - Ground-Up or Sectional Restoration Tips & Techniques for 1967-1981 Camaros

Language: English

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Swap LS Engines into Camaros & Firebirds 1967-1981

The 1967-1981 Camaros and Firebirds are enduring classics that include the Z28, Firebird Formula 400, and the Smokey and the Bandit edition Trans Ams. But many owners want their rides to have the latest and greatest in GM engine technology and performance, and that's the LS engine.

These F-Body cars readily accept these compact, lightweight modern V-8 engines. The LS engines produce more horsepower per cubic inch than almost all other pushrod V-8 engines, so the combination of the LS engine and a Camaro or Firebird make for an extraordinary performance car. And that's precisely why these engine swaps have become so popular.

This book provides excellent instruction and guidance for selecting the best engine for a budget, choosing the adapter plates and engine mounts, dropping the engine into the car, selecting the ideal transmission and drivelines, and completing all facets of the swap.
You need to ensure that all the other components on the car are compatible with the engine, so author McClellan instructs readers how to integrate the electronic engine control system on the early F-Body cars as well as select and install exhaust, intake, fuel pumps, and upgrade cooling system for the high-performance LS.

While the swapping process is covered in detail, the author also provides a helpful Gen III and Gen IV LS engine guide, so the reader finds the best performing and reliable engine suited for a particular car and application, such as Pro Touring, drag racing, and high-performance street. In addition, the author explains how to shop for and buy a used LS engine from a salvage yard, so you get a good engine with all required accessories.

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Author:Eric McClellan
Specs:144 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 0.8 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.31 in, paperback
Illustrations:409 b&w photographs
Publisher:CarTech Inc (USA, 2014)
Series:S-A Design
Book: Swap LS Engines into Camaros & Firebirds 1967-1981

Swap LS Engines into Camaros & Firebirds 1967-1981

Language: English

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[C] Chevrolet Camaro (1967-1981)

Chevrolet Camaro (1967-1981)

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Chevrolet Camaro (1982-1992)

Chevrolet Camaro (1982-1992)

J. H. Haynes, John B. Raffa

English | paperback | 344 p. | 1988

[C] Chevrolet Camaro (1982-1992)

Chevrolet Camaro (1982-1992)

English | paperback | 300 p. | 1998

[C] Chevrolet Camaro/Pontiac Firebird (1993-2002)

Chevrolet Camaro / Pontiac Firebird - All models - V6 and V8 engines (1993-2002)

Christine L Sheeky, Mike Stubblefield

English | paperback | 320 p. | 2006

1993-2002 Camaro and Firebird Performance Handbook

1993-2002 Camaro and Firebird Performance Handbook

Joseph Potak

English | paperback | 160 p. | 2010

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