1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO Chassis Workshop Manual

CORVETTE BODY 1B-22

16.

17.

Fig.
47-Door Handle and Lock Cylinder
18.

19.

20.

21.

1.
Screw - Handle Retaining

2.
Reinforcement

3. Gasket - Rear

4.
Handle Assembly

5. Cylinder Assembly - Lock
6. Escutcheon

7.
Retainer

8. Rod - Lock Cylinder

9. Gasket - Front

14.
Cut off painted portion of cartridge nozzle along

edge of paint line.

15.
Mix adhesive caulking material and accelerator

] thoroughly according to directions on container.
NOTE:
Once caulking material is mixed, there

will be approximately 35 minutes of working

time with the material. Subsequent steps should

be performed immediately after caulking ma-

terial is mixed.

Place caulking material in cartridge as shown in

Figure 59.

Carefully apply a smooth continuous bead of caulking

material on inside surface of glass next to edge

completely around glass (fig. 60). Caulking material

should be approximately 1/4 inch wide at the base

and form a pyramid 3/8 inch high. If during appli-

cation the pyramid collapses, wait about 2-3 minutes

for material to set up. If an air bubble is encoun-

tered in material back up the applicator and apply

sufficient material to fill void and to dispense the

bubble before continuing.

The reveal molding clips are self sealing and do

not require sealing before installing the rear glass.

With aid of helper, lift glass and carefully position

glass on spacers, matching up marks on glass and

body as shown in Figure 61.

Press glass lightly to set caulking material to rear

window opening flanges. Paddle material where nec-

essary to insure proper seal.

Watertest rear window immediately using a cold

water spray. If any water leaks are encountered, use

flat bladed screw driver or stick and paddle caulking

material into leak point to correct leak. Correction

of leak is usually more effectively performed by

paddling material from inside the body.

CAUTION: Do not run a heavy stream of water

directly on caulking material while the material

is still soft.

22.

Install the reveal moldings in the following sequence:

Top,
sides, lower and the caps in each upper corner.

23.
Carefully remove masking tape from inside of glass

and install garnish moldings.

Fig.
49—Door Sill Plate and Molding

Fig.
48—Door Hinge
1.
Plate - Door Sill

2.
Retainer - Sill Molding

3. Sill Molding
4.
"U" Nut - Sill Molding Retainer

5. Special Nut

6. Spring Nut - Sill Molding

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CORVETTE BODY 1B-23

Fig.
50—Folding Top Lid Assembly

1.
Striker Shim

2.
Striker

3. Lock Assembly
4. Lid Assembly

5. Control Assembly

6. Weatherstrip Assembly
7. Hinge Shim

8. Hinge Assembly
9. Cable Assembly

10.
Cable Retainer

24.
Clean up excess material with Oleum spirits, prep-

sol or kerosene.

GAS TANK DOOR AND REAR TRIM PLATE

Figure 62 illustrates installation details of gas tank

door and rear trim plate.

Gas tank door and bezel may be replaced by removing

sheet metal screws located on inner circumference of

bezel.

Trim plate is retained by five special nuts which are

accessible from under right rear corner of vehicle.

REAR FILLER PANEL

Removal

1.
Remove rear license plate and license plate housing

as explained in Section 14.
2.
Remove tail pipes from mufflers.

3.
Remove ten screws holding filler panel to body

(fig. 62).

Installation

Reverse removal procedure.

SPARE TIRE MOUNT

Refer to Figure 63.

Removal

1.
Remove spare tire.

2.
Loosen pivot bolt lock nuts and turn pivot bolts out

of weld nuts in crossmember.

3.
Remove two screws retaining swivel bolt assembly

to body.

4.
Remove four bolts holding cover assembly to body.

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CORVETTE BODY 1B-24

Fig.
51—
Marking Hinge Position

BODY REAR

UPPER PANEL

SHIM
Fig. 53—Removing Hinge Spring

Installation

'Installation may be made by following removal pro-

cedure in reverse order. Before installing swivel bolt

assembly, coat nut and bolt threads with chassis grease.

Fig. 52-Foldtng Top Lid Hinge
Fig. 54—Installing Tool J9559 in New Spring

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CORVETTE BODY 1B-25

Fig.
55—Rear Window G!as.s arid Reveal Moldings

RUGS AND INTERIOR TRIM
Fig.
57—Fitting Glass to Window Opening

the whole top with water; then apply a mild foaming type

cleanser on an area of approximately two square feet.

Scrub area with a small soft bristle hand brush, adding

water as necessary until the cleaner foams to a soapy

consistency. Remove the first accumulated soilage with

a cloth or sponge before it can be ground into the top

material. Apply additional cleanser to the area and scrub

until the top is clean. Care must be exercised to keep the

cleanser from running on body finish as it may cause

streaks if allowed to run down and dry.

CLEANING SOFT TRIM

Procedure for Cleaning Folding Top Material

The top should be washed frequently with neutral soap

suds,
lukewarm water and a brush with soft bristles.

Rinse top with sufficient quantities of clear # water to

remove all traces of soap.

If the top requires additional cleaning after using soap

and water, a mild foaming cleanser can be used. Rinse

KEEP INSIDE PART OF WIRE

AGAINST GLASS

Fig.
56—Removing Old Glass From Window Opening
Procedure for Cleaning Coated Fabrics

Care of genuine leather and coated fabrics (includes

vinyl coated formed headlining) is a relatively simple

but important matter. The surface should be wiped oc-

casionally with a dry cloth, and whenever dirt accumu-

lates,
the following cleaning instructions should be used:

1.
Lukewarm water and a neutral soap should be used.

Apply a thick suds, worked up on a piece of gauze or

cheesecloth, to the surface.

2.
The operation should be repeated, using only a damp

cloth and no soap.

3.
The surface should then be wiped dry with a soft

cloth.

Polishes and cleaners used for auto body finishes,

volatile cleaners, furniture polishes, oils, varnishes or

household cleaning and bleaching agents should never

be used.

Procedure for Cleaning Carpet

Thoroughly brush or vacuum the floor carpet, in many

instances the floor carpet may require no further clean-

ing. If the carpet is extremely soiled remove carpet

from car and thoroughly vacuum to remove loose dirt;

then with a foaming type upholstery cleaner, clean ap-

proximately one (1) square foot of carpet at a time. After

each area is cleaned, remove as much of the cleaner

as possible with a vacuum cleaner. After cleaning the

carpet use an air hose to
"fluff"
the carpet pile, then

dry the carpet. After the carpet is completely dried,

use an air hose to again fluff the carpet pile.

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CORVETTE BODY 1B-26

Fig.
58—-Applying Silqne Primer

NOTE: If the carpet is not extremely soiled,

the carpet may be cleaned in the car by applying

a sparing amount of foaming type upholstery

cleaner with a brush.

CARPETS AND COVERS-ALL MODELS

Removal of front compartment carpeting will require

removal of sill plates and loosening of console trim;

service of these items is covered in this section under

Front End-Cowl Area and Console Trim.

In areas where carpeting is to be cemented, proceed

as follows:

1.
Remove all old carpeting, jute, etc. which may ad-

here to floor after original carpet is pulled up.

2.
Apply 3M-1711 cement or its equivalent, following

directions furnished with package. Be sure floor is

reasonably clean and dry before applying cement.
REAR BODY TRIM

For parts identification refer to Figure 64.

Soft Covers

The soft covering is cemented to the body in rear

window area. Replacement of all or part will require

removal of rear window garnish moldings as explained

further on in this section.

After part to be replaced has been pulled off, all bits

of fabric and other foreign material should be removed

from body inner surface by scraping or through the use

of a solvent such as prep-sol or its equivalent. Both the

new cover and the body surface should be reasonably-

clean and dry before application of cement.

Trim may be applied with 3M-1711 cement or its

equivalent. Follow manufactorer's directions supplied

with package for best results.

Rigid Plastic Trim

The roof trim panel and rear quarter trim panels are

retained by screws as shown in Figure 64. To remove

roof panel it will be necessary to remove dome lamp

assembly.

Fig.
59—Placing Caulking Material In Cartridge

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CORVETTE BODY 1B-27

CUT OFF PAINTED

PORTION OF CARTRIDGE NOZZLE

ALONG EDGE-OF PAINT LINE

ADHESIVE CAULKING

MATERIAL

Fig.
60—Applying Caulking Material to Glass

GARNISH MOLDINGS PLUS HEADLINER-

19437 MODEL

Figure 64 illustrates installation details of garnish

moldings and headlining.

Headlining is not cemented in place.

Removal of dome lamp and garnish moldings is

necessary.
J-NUT

FILLER PANEL

BODY REAR

Fig.
61—Installing Rear Glass
Fig.
62—Gas Tank Door and Rear Trim Plate

SEATS

Removal

1.
Remove bolt retaining each forward support to floor.

2.
Fold seat back forward.

3.
Loosen two bolts retaining each seat hold-down

bracket.

4.
Move seat forward and out of brackets.

Adjustments

Height of seats is adjustable at both front and rear by

means of shims or washers.

Angle of seat backrest may be changed by adjusting

stops located on lower edge of seat back.

BODY MOUNTING

Figure 65 illustrates underbody attachment-to-frame

body mounting brackets. Shims which are shown on

rear crossmember are cemented in place.

The torque of all body mounting bolts should be checked

periodically as an aid to preventing annoying squeaks

and rattles. AH bolts shown in Figure 65 should be

torqued to 45 lbs. ft.

BODY REPAIRS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

The following gives information necessary for repair

of collision damage and performance of general main-

tenance on both the 19437 and 19467 Corvette bodies.

Included here is information dealing with availability of

repair panels, general installation procedures for in-

staUing panels and repairing damage to the body.

Repair of fiber glass reinforced plastic bodies is a

relatively easy matter if a few simple precautions are

observed.

In cases where welding must be done on steel parts

which are stiU installed on body, do not allow flame or

direct welding heat to come into direct contact with

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CORVETTE BODY 1B-28

Fig. 63—Spare Tire Mount

1.
Cover

2.
Strap Assembly

3. Strap Assembly

Pivot Bolt
Swivel Bolt Nut

Swivel Lock Bolt

Swivel Bolt

Bracket
7. Swivel Bolt Pin

8. Tray

9. Lock Case

10.
Lock Cover

1.
Panel Roof Trim

2.
Panel Retaining

Screw

3. Washer

4.
Chart Molding

5. Screw - Rear

Quarter Trim

Panel Retaining
Fig.
64—Rear Body Trim

6.
"J"
Nut - Rear

Quarter Trim

Panel Retaining

7. Panel Assembly - Rear

Quarter Trim

8. Cover - Rear Lower

9. Cement - 3M-1711

or Equivalent
plastic body panels. The general area around the welding

operation should be protected with wet asbestos or any

other like method (several thicknesses of aluminum foil

makes an excellent heat shield if out of the way of direct

flame).

Straightening of steel parts while still in body must be

done with care. When applying hydraulic jacks or like

equipment which operates by exerting force, bear in

mind that the part being used to brace the stationary end

of tool must be able to withstand such usage and that

fiber glass parts, though tougher than steel, will not yield

or "take a set" as with steel parts, so naturally they

cannot be "straightened". If poor alignment exists due

to collision or other physical damage, check steel re-

inforcements in cowl, roof and sill areas (fig. 69) with

care.

Tracing line of damaging force and checking body

carefully for broken bonds and cracks before, during

and after repairs will pay off repeatedly.

Small cracks and faults in bonds and panels will usually

grow larger if left unattended.

REPAIR PANELS

Body repair panels are illustrated in Figures 66

through 70. Those shown are typical of panels which are

available through Chevrolet parts sources. Procedures

which may be used for installing panels are explained in

the following pages.

Figure 71 illustrates various bonds which will be en-

countered during repair procedures. The legend for

Figure 71 cites typical applications for bonds shown.

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CORVETTE BODY 1B-29

CUSHION

CUSHION ASNi.^ty** ACCESS

#2 BODY BRACKET

( 67 ONLY)
SHIM

( 37 POSITION).

CUSHION ASM.

( 37)

SHIM

( 67 POSITION)

CUSHION

( 37 ONLY)

#1 BODY BRACKET

Fig.
65—Body Mounts

PRECAUTIONS

Creams are available to protect the skin from a con-

dition known as occupational, or contact dermatitis. This

common type of dermatitis is not contagious. Improved

resin formulas in the approved kits have almost elimi-

nated skin irritation. Cream is supplied with the kit for

men who may have a tendency toward skin irritation

from the resins or dust.

The application of these creams is recommended

whenever the Resin Kit materials are used. Generally,

the cream is not required when the plastic solder kit is

being used. Directions for using the cream is as follows:

a. Wash hands clean. Dry thoroughly.

b.
Squeeze about 1/2 inch (or 1/2 teaspoonful) of

#71 cream into palm of hand.

c. Spread evenly and lightly until cream disappears.

Work cream into cuticle, between fingers and

around wrists.

d. Apply second coat, repeating Steps b and c.

e. Hold hands briefly under cold running water to

set cream.

2.
Remove resin mixture from hands as soon as possi-

ble and imperatively before mixture starts to gel.

This can be observed by the action of the material

being used. Resin may be removed with lacquer

thinner by washing in soap and water.

3.
Respirators are recommended when grinding. Also

some minor skin irritation from glass and powdered

cured resin may be evident. Washing in cold water

will help to minimize.

4.
Use a belt sander with a vacuum attachment for dust

control if possible.
5. Resin mixtures may produce toxic fumes and should

be used in well ventilated areas.

6. Be careful not to get any resin material on clothing.

7. Use the right materials for the job. It is important

to use the approved kits because Chevrolet's rigid

quality standards assure you the right material to

do the job. Other materials available may not meet

the required engineering and safety standards.

8. Keep the materials, utensils and work area clean

and dry. These repairs involve chemical reactions,

and dirt or moisture may upset the chemical bal-

ances and produce unsatisfactory results.

9. Before starting repair operations, look for hidden

damage by applying pressure around the damaged

area, looking for hairline cracks and other breakage.

Check for minor damage at other points in the vehi-

cle such as around exhaust pipes, grille, headlamps

and points of wear or rub. Early repair of this

minor damage may prevent major repair later.

PLASTIC SOLDER
KIT

The Plastic Solder Repair Kit is used for minor re-

pairs on the Corvette body. These materials will produce

an easy, quick and lasting repair in the case of small

cracks, surface imperfections and small holes.

1.
Use paint remover or power sander, and remove

finish from damaged area. Carefully inspect for

other areas requiring repair.

2.
Mix the materials (fig. 72).

3.
Apply the material, using a putty knife or rubber

squeegee, Figure 73. Work the material into the

repair and build the material up to the desired

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