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I am selling my 1972 TRUE Z28 CAMARO with the Rally Sport Option. I have had it for eight years and I just want a change. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this beauty! She Drives great! You won't be disappointed!
**Very Rare, very desireable 1972 Midnight Bronze Camaro Z28 with the RS option. MYTH #1 only 70 1/2's were split bumper....** NOT TRUE** (Any RS was a Split bumper from 70-73'; 67-69 were hideaways) MYTH #2 is that Horsepower dropped significantly. This also is NOT TRUE it went down 10 actual H.P. at the block from 71. The factory had to show Net HP instead of Gross HP in 72 because of the new 7% escise tax law that came into effect. The Z28 went from 275 horsepower to the ground in 71(330 at the block); to 255 to the ground in 72(320 at the block). In 1972 Chevrolet almost shut down production on Camaros to accomodate the new laws. Only 68651 Camaros were built in 72 and a mere 2575(lowest production) were Z28's with no idea how many were RS optioned.
I bought the car in September of 2000 in Yorba Linda California. It has the LT1 350 all #'s match with #'s matching TH 400 transmission. It has the 4:10 Posi rear end #'s matching also. The car was Orange with Black stripes when I got it and over the last eight years I slowly restored it piece by piece except for a few things that I think she still needs to be perfect. It is not a true ground up restoration because I felt it did not need it. It is very very clean and the body is in excellent condition with no rust. I have a lot more pics of the process from start to finish. Have more pics.
2004-Complete engine rebuild with roller tip rockers installed with a competition 500 lift 288 duration cam. Heads were completely gone through. Both engine and heads were dipped and magnifluxed for cracks etc. (New rings, etc) Crank was good but had to turn it .10 rod bearing slipped so this was the reason for the overhaul. At this time a 2500 stall torque converter was intalled for maximum performance. The engine was done locally by a well know race engine builder and car builder in CDA Idaho.(reference will be provided). She holds 50 to 60 pounds oil pressure at idle.
2005-Almost sold it but decided to keep it an paint it in original 68 this color was the only "black" Gm offered for the Camaro in 72.
2006-Complete paint job. A base clearcoat in original color code #68 Midnight Bronze with white stripes was done. At this time I replaced all emblems, rear foil sticker "Z28" on spoiler, front RS park lamp assemblies, RS grilles, headlight bezels all (NOS parts), newly restored RS tail lights, new liscense plate light lenses, new park lamps all around car, new rear bumper with NOS rear bumperettes, new NOS front RS Bumpers, new reproduction front lower spoiler with braces, (2007) new trunk weatherstripping, new upper and lower door weatherstripping, trunk thought to be zolotoned to match original spackle,(needs to be black with aqua for 72) new upper and middle interior panels, lower door panels were not replaced(started running out of money last summer. The front and rear windows were newly sealed, it has new window cranks, new door lock knobs, new dash pad (non A/C), have new dome light and lens (not installed). Ordered and paid for new grille chrome surround never received it. The only things not replaced on the car were the window chrome trim pieces front and rear, and the drip rail chrome pieces, and the grille surround thats it.
2007-Complete transmission rebuild R&R'd with new clutches, with all gears replaced and a new shift kit was installed by J & K Transmissions in Sandpoint Idaho (reference will be given).
2008-All new rear Brakes, rear rotors were turned,(front brakes excellent) new brake cylinders(rear) and axle seals, new fluids and bled for maximum braking.
***Always garaged when not driven***
You can contact me at 208-753-1019 home 208-512-2011 cell Patrick. Offers will be accepted. More pictures upon request. If you have a 67-68 RS and are willing to trade please call or email me. I would like a 4 speed but will take an automatic. Serious inquiries only please. Thanks for checking it out. God Bless.
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