1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO roof

HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING 1A-10

PLATE RETAINERS

CORE BRACKET SCREWS

Fig.
18—Corvette Heater Core Removal

7. Place a protective covering (waterproof if possible)

over the carpeting under the heater.

8. Remove the two bowden cables from the instrument

panel and disconnect the wiring connectors from the

blower switch and from the resistor.

9. Carefully work the heater assembly out from beneath

the dash.

Core Removal

1.
Remove the heater assembly as described above.
2.
Remove the sheet metal nuts which retain the core

mounting plate to the core housing.

3.
Remove the screws attaching the core brackets to

the core mounting plate and separate the core and

plate. .

Installation

1.
Assemble the core to plate with non-hardening

sealer. Attach the core mounting screws.

2.
Attach the core and plate assembly to the case with

the two sheet metal nuts. The assembly is ready for

installation as described below.

Heater Assembly Installation

1.
Carefully position the heater assembly in place on

inner surface of dash panel, then install the blower

and air inlet assembly on heater studs extending

through to the engine side of the panel. Attach the

seven stud nuts.

2.
Install electrical connectors to the blower switch and

resistor and reinstall the bowden cables to the

instrument panel.

3.
Replace the blower electrical connectors.

4.
Replace the heater hoses. (See Figure 20)

5. Replace the battery and the radiator supply tank.

6. Refill the radiator and check for leakage.

7. Check heater operation and make control adjustments

as necessary.

8. Replace the console panels and the glove

compartment.

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SECTION
IB

CORVETTE BODY

INDEX

Page

General Description . . * • •.
•
^"i1

Maintenance and Replacements 1B-1

Front End 1B-1

Adjustments IBri

Hood 1B-1

Hood Catch 1B-2

Hood Assembly . 1B-2

Front Emblems 1B-2

Vent Grilles 1B-2

Instrument Panel Tray . 1B-2

Cowl Area Trim
....................
1B-4

Rear View Mirror 1B-4

Outside 1B-4

Inside . 1B-4

Sun Visor . 1B-4

Cowl Ventilator Assembly 1B-4

Windshield ; 1B-5

Doors 1B-7

Adjustments 1B-7

Door Lock Striker 1B-7

Door Window and Vent 1B-7

Door Hinges 1B-7

Trim Panel and Inside Handles IB-11

Weatherstrip 1B-11

Door Ventilator Assembly 1B-12

19437 Model 1B-12

19467 Model 1B-13

Window Glass 1B-13

Glass Run Channel—Upper 1B-14

Window Outer Seal Assembly 1B-14

Window Inner Seal Assembly 1B-14

Glass Run Channel—Rear 1B-15

Window Regulator—Manual 1B-15

Window Regulator—Power 1B-15

Door Lock and Remote Controls 1B-16

Outer Handle . 1B-16

Lock Cylinder 1B-17

Hinges—Door Assembly . 1B-17

Rear Quarter .. . 1B-19

Door Sill and Molding . . 1B-19

Rear End . . r 1B-19

Folding Top Compartment Lid 1B-19

Adjustments . . 1B-19

1B-19
Page

Lock 1B-19

Control 1B-19

Rear Window—19437 Model 1B-21

Gas Tank Door and Rear Trim Plate.,. . . . . . . . 1B-23

Rear Filler Panel 1B-23

Spare Tire Mount 1B-23

Rugs and Interior Trim 1B-25

Cleaning Soft Trim 1B-25

Carpets and Covers—All Models 1B-26

Rear Body Trim , . 1B-26

Soft Covers 1B-26

Rigid Plastic Trim 1B-26

Garnish Moldings Plus-Headliner-19437 Model . . 1B-27

Seats 1B-27

Body Mounting 1B-27

Body Repairs . 1B-27

General Instructions . . . 1B-27

Repair Panels. 1B-28

Precautions 1B-29

Plastic Solder Kit 1B-29

Resin Kit 1B-30

Specific Repairs 1B-32

Scratched Panels-Spot Refinishing 1B-32

Dents in Panels-Surface Cracks !B-33

Cracked Panels . . 1B-35

Fractures 1B-37

Panel Replacement 1B-39

Hard Top . . 1B-41

Care and Storage 1B-41

Rear Window 1B-41

Garnish Moldings and Latches 1B-42

Headlining 1B-43

Weatherstrips and Drip Molding 1B-43

Vinyl Covering . 1B-43

Folding Top 1B-46

Care of Folding Top 1B-46

Care of Rear Window 1B-46

Adjustments 1B-48

Top Assembly, Removal and Installation 1B-49

Top Trim and Rear Window Assembly 1B-50

Frame and Linkage 1B-52

Weatherstrip 1B-52

Adding Hardtop 1B-52

Special Tools 1B-53

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

.
A
structural network
of
steel forms the backbone
of
the

Corvette body. When combined with
the
fiber-glass
re-

inforced plastic body panels,
the
steel-plastic marriage

results
in a
body with increased torsional rigidity
and

greater beaming strength.
Convertible models continue with two roof styles:
the

folding
top
and the removable hardtop. In operation, both

tops function similar to those
of
previous models. Either

top
is
standard and both
are
optional
as
determined by

the top selected
as
base equipment.

MAINTENANCE
&
REPLACEMENTS

FRONT
END

ADJUSTMENTS

(Refer to Figure
2)

Adjustments should
be
made
in
order
-
hood position

first, then catch adjustments.
Hood

The position
of the
hood
in
relation
to
the hood body

opening and the fender surfaces
is
controlled by the posi-

tion
of the
hinges and position
and
adjustment
of
catch

and bumpers.

The fore
and aft
position
of the
hood may be adjusted

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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-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-33

Fig.
69~Bonding Strips - Roof Reinforcement

1.
Body Hinge Pillar - Right Hand

2.
Roof Panel Side Front - Right Hand

3. Roof Panel Side Rear - Right Hand

4.
Roof Panel Rear
5. Roof Panel Side Front - Left Hand

6. Roof Panel Side Rear - Left Hand

7. Roof Panel Front
8. Body Hinge Pillar - Left Hand

9. Windshield Lower Outer - Left Hand

10.
Windshield Lower Outer - Right Hand

1.
Remove all paint down to the plastic from the area

surrounding the scratch with Lacquer Removing

Solvent.

2.
Featheredge the repair area with No. 220 wet or

dry sandpaper and finish block sand with No. 320

wet or dry paper, Figure 79.

CAUTION: Do not sand too deeply into fiber-

glass mat. Should it be necessary to cut fairly

deep into the glass mat use the repair pro-

cedure suggested for dents and pits in plastic

panels.
3.
Clean up repair area Prep-Sol or its equivalent,

then finish the clean-up with a tack rag.

4.
Protect surrounding panels by masking before per-

forming paint refinishing operations. Use only non-

staining type masking tapes on Corvette plastic body.

5. Refinish panel as described in paint refinishing

portion of this manual.

Dents or Pits in Panels,. Cracks in Glaze Coat

Figure 80 shows a panel which has received a heavy

glancing blow, resulting in an indentation or large pit

in the panel. The following procedure is advised for a

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CORVETTE BODY 1B-34

1.
Panel - Roof

2.
Door Assembly - Fuel Tank Filler

3. Bezel - Fuel Tank Filler Door

4.
Panel - Body Rear Upper

- Right Hand

5. Panel - Body Rear Upper

- Left Hand

6. Frame - Rear Window Inner

7. Panel - Roof Inner Trim

8. Lid Assembly - Folding Top

Compartment

9. Hinge Assembly - Folding top Lid

- Right Hand

10.
Striker Plate Assembly - Right Hand

11.
Hinge Assembly - Folding Top Lid

- Left Hand

12.
Plate - Nut - Right Hand

13.
Extension - Body Rear Upper Panel
Fig.
70—Rear Body Construction

14.
Bonding Strip - Body Rear Upper

Panel to Quarter Panel

- Right Hand

15.
Support - Body Rear Upper Panel

16.
Panel - Body Lock - Right Hand

17.
Pane! - Body Lock Pillar - Right Hand

18.
Panel - Rear Quarter - Right Hand

19.
Shield Rear Quarter Splash

20.
Panel - Body Rear Upper

21.
Extension - Body Rear Upper Panel

Support - Right Hand

and Left Hand

22.
Bonding Strip - Body Rear Upper

Panel at Body Rear Lower

23.
Bonding Strip - Body Lower Panel

to Right Hand Quarter Panel

24.
Bonding Strip - Rear Filler Panel

Lower - Right Hand
25.
Panel - Rear Filler

26.
Bonding Strip - Rear Filler Panel

. Lower - Left Hand

27.
Bonding Strip -Body Lower Panel

to Left Quarter Panel

28.
Shield - Rear Quarter Splash

- Left Hand

29.
Bonding Strip - Body Rear

Upper Panel to Quarter

Panel - Left Hand

30.
Panel - Body Lock

31.
Panel - Body Lock Pillar

32.
Extension - Body Rear Upper Panel

33.
Panel - Rear Quarter - Left Hand

34.
Plate - Nut - Left Hand

35.
Striker Plate Assembly - Left Hand

36.
Body Rear Lower Panel

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CORVETTE BODY 1B-38

1.
Roof Panel

2.
Window Weatherstrip Assembly

3. Lower Weatherstrip - Rear

4.
Lower Weatherstrip - Side

5. Lower Weatherstrip Retaining

Screw
Fig.
83—Hard Top Weatherstrip and Moldings

6. Door Window Weatherstrip

Assembly

7. Door Window Weatherstrip

Retaining Screws

8. Side Reveal Molding

9.
Window Frame Reinforcement
10.
Window

IK Retainer - Window Reveal

Molding Upper

12.
Frame - Window Lower

13.
Plate - Inner

14.
Plate - Outer

11.
Trim excess or loose strands of fiberglass from

patch.

12.
If low spots exist, prepare another plastic mixture

of resin and hardener and mix thoroughly. To this

mixture add short fibers cut from glass cloth to

give the mixture a putty-like consistency.
13.
Liberally apply the plastic mixture with a spatula

to fracture and surrounding area. Deposit enough

material build-up to allow for filing and sanding

operations.

14.
Allow the patch to harden.

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CORVETTE BODY 1B-43

Fig.
95—Removing Headlining

or first to be removed; next in order of pro-

gression are Items 5 and 6. Items 3, 4, and 7 may then

be removed.

HEADLINING

Removal

1.
Remove all garnish moldings.

2.
Pull damaged headlining from top (fig. 95).

3.
Soak remaining particles of sponge which cling to

top with Prep-Sol or its equivalent and scrape off

(fig. 96).

Installation

Be sure that top inner surface is clean and dry before

applying cement. Use only cement specified as suitable

for polyfoam material and follow directions supplied

with package. Install garnish moldings in reverse order

of removal.

WEATHERSTRIP AND DRIP MOLDINGS

Figure 97 and 98 illustrate installation of moldings

and weatherstrips on a hard top. Assembly and dis-

assembly of many of these parts will be apparent upon

study of the figures, but do not attempt servicing until

reading the following special information.

Outer Weatherstrips (Item 8, Fig. 97)

Outer weatherstrip is attached to drip moldings with

retainers as shown in view A, Figure 97. To replace

weatherstrip, the weatherstrip drip molding assembly

is removed from the top as a unit and the weatherstrip

may then be removed from under retainers. Replace

any broken or distorted retainers with new parts. Do

not install drip molding-weatherstrip assembly until

familiarizing yourself with Special Sealer information

which follows weatherstrip instructions.

Inner Forward Weatherstrips (Item 9, Fig. 97)

These are cemented to inner side weatherstrips (item
Fig.
96—Cleaning Top Inner Surface

5, Figure 97) and are retained to the top frame with

barbed plastic retainers which are pushed into holes in

frame. Figure 99 shows a cross section of weatherstrip

and retainer.

Weatherstrip Special Sealer

A polyurethane sealer which may be obtained through

Chevrolet parts sources must be applied between top

frame surface and the following moldings whenever they

are removed for service and reinstalled or installed new:

Figure 97 Item 3

Figure 97 Item 4

Figure 97 Item 10

Figure 98 Item 8

Top frame and moldings to be reused must have all

old sealer removed and be free of grease, dirt, etc.

Follow directions supplied with sealer carefully to insure

a successful job. Figure 100 shows sealer being applied.

VINYL COVERING ON REMOVABLE HARDTOP

Removal

1.
Remove weatherstrip assemblies.

2.
Remove reveal moldings.

3.
Place masking tape on clean plastic rear window for

protection. Roof glue solvent will harm the rear

window if it is allowed to come in contact.

4.
Prior to removing fabric cover, application of heat

to cemented areas will permit easier loosening of

cemented edges.

CAUTION: Apply heat by lamps held 18" (mini-

mum) from fabric only until fabric is warm. If

lamps are held too close, or fabric cover is

heated over 200°F, the fabric may loose its

grain, blister, or become very shinyT

5. Loosen cemented edges of fabric roof cover.

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