1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO spare tire

SECTION
IB

CORVETTE BODY

INDEX

Page

General Description . . * • •.
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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-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-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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FRONT SUSPENSION 3-7

CAMARO
CHEVROLET
AND

CORVETTE

LOWER

CONTROL
ARM

CHEVELLE
CHEVY
II

Fig.
9- Checking Riding Height

not the vehicle riding height is correct.

1.
Place the vehicle on a smooth, level floor and bounce

and rock the front end several times. Raise vehicle,

then allow it to settle to a normal height.

2.
Measure the following two distances (fig. 9):

a. From the floor to the center of the inner pivot of

the lower control arm. (On the Chevrolet and

Camaro, this measurement must be made at the

rear end of the pivot.)

b.
Chevrolet--Measure the distance from the floor

to the lower face of the lower steering knuckle

boss for the spherical joint on the same side of

the vehicle.

Chevelle—From the floor to the outer pivot

which is located 1/8" (.12) inboard from the ball

stud boss at the lower surface of the arm.

Chevy II--Measure the distance from the floor

to the lower ball joint seat.
Corvette—Measure the distance from the floor

to the lower face of the lower steering knuckle

boss for the spherical joint on the same side of

the vehicle.

Camaro—From the floor to the lower inboard

edge of ball seat.

3.
The difference between these two measurements

should be as outlined in the Specifications given at

the end of the book with the vehicle at curb weight

(full tank of gas, spare tire and jack in trunk, no

passengers).

4.
Measure the opposite side of the vehicle in the same

manner. The measurements for both sides should

differ no more than 1/2".

5. To correct the height, springs must be replaced.

These springs do not have flat ends and shims should

not be used.

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FUEL TANK
AND
EXHAUST SYSTEMS
8-18

CORVETTE

FUEL TANK

INDEX

Page

General Description.
. 8-18

Service Operations
8-18

Fuel Tank
8-18

Gauge Sending Unit
8-20

Fuel Lines.
8-20

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

20 GALLON TANK

Fig.
21
—Corvette Fuel Tanks

The Corvette
is
equipped with
a
standard
20
gallon

(approx.) tank
or an RPO 36
gallon (approx.) fiberglass

tank
(fig. 21). The
tanks
are
installed
at the
very rear

of
the
vehicle, convenient
for
direct fuel filling into
the

tank.
The
tanks
are
held
in
place
by
two metal straps
at-

tached individually
to a
removable
gas
tank frame
sup-

port.
Two
guides
at the end of
the straps
are
adjustable

for securing
the
straps onto
the
tank support. The tank

support
is
secured
to the
frame rail with flat washers,

lockwashers, bolts
and
nuts.
The
tanks' rest
on six
felt

anti-squeak pads.
One pad
centers
on the
rear frame

crossmember
and one at
each side
on the
same cross-

member.
At the
same rear location two pads
are
placed

on
the
tank
at the
metal support strap (rear) attachment
location
and
another anti-squeak
pad
cemented
on the

support
at
the front
of
the tank.

The fuel tanks
are
equipped with
a gas
gauge metering

unit,
a
fuel pickup, fuel strainer
and
vent line.
If it be-

comes necessary,
the
tank
can be
completely drained
by

removing
the
fuel pickup hose which
is
located
at
the
bot-

tom
of the
tank,
or
by removing the metering
for
quicker

draining.

A pressure vacuum type, positive vented design
cap,

conforming
to
I.C.C. regulations,
is
used on both regular

production
and
optional fuel tanks.
The cap is
inter-

changeable with past model tanks
for
service replace-

ment purposes.

SERVICE OPERATIONS

FUEL TANK

CAUTION:
IF THE GAS
TANK SHOULD
BE

REMOVED
AND
INSTALLED, CARE SHOULD

BE EXERCISED
TO
AVOID PUNCTURING,

DROPPING
OR
DENTING
THE GAS
TANK.

Removal
(20
Gallon Tank)

WARNING: FIRST REMOVE BATTERY

CABLE.
1.
Remove
the
spare tire from tire carrier.

2.
Remove spare tire carrier bolted attachments
and

carrier
(fig. 22).

3.
Remove
the "U"
bolt attachments
at
both rear tail

pipe
(See
Figure
23).

4.
Separate
the
exhaust system
at
the transmission sup-

port crossmember
by
loosening
the "U"
bolt nuts.

5. Remove both rear muffler brackets from
the
frame

and slide
the
muffler system rearward.

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FUEL TANK AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS 8-19

Fig.
22—Spare Tire Carrier Installed

6. Remove two fuel tank retaining strap bottom nuts

from forward support member located at forward

front side of tank.

7. Remove fuel tank metering unit wires (fig. 25).

8. Remove fuel pickup line and drain tank.

9. Remove gas cap, filler neck boot from the top of tank

and disconnect drain line (fig. 24).

NOTE:6
Coupe Models—Remove filler neck.

10.
Remove fuel tank support frame attachment bolts and

support.

11.
Lower tank and rotate toward the front of vehicle.

Installation (20 Gallon Tank)

NOTE:
Place hoses and wires to one side and

position anti-squeak pads to the crossmember,
END OF HOSE FLUSH

TO Va INCH BACK FROM

EDGE OF BUMPERETTE

Fig.
24-Gas Tank Filler Neck Vent Hose

cemented to the support and attached to the tank.

Replace with new pads as required.

1.
Hook retaining straps at the rear frame crossmem-

ber. (Crimp strap ends at rear frame attachment.)

NOTE:
Make certain strap ends are hooked and

anti-squeak pads are properly positioned.

2.
Slowly rotate fuel tank into position.

CAUTION: Coupe-Install filler neck after tank

is installed.

3.
Attach fuel tank support at the frame side rails.

TANK METERING UNI

WIRE CONNECTIONS

Fig.
23—Exhaust System Tail Pipe Attachment
Fig.
25—Fuel Tank Metering Unit, Wires and Lines

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FUEL TANK AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS 8-20

4.
Attach the retaining straps with strap guide attached

to the fuel tank support, and secure with-the nut and

lockwasher assembly.

5. Connect the filler neck boot to the drain hose of the

tank and install boot around filler neck,

6. Connect the fuel pickup line, ground wire and make

certain that the fuel drain line is flush to 1/2" in-

board of the rear bumper opening.

7. Attach tank metering unit wires (fig. 25).

8. Replace fuel in tank. Replace gas cap.

9. Check for possible leaks.

10.
Reconnect the exhaust system by reversing the above

removal procedures (see "Exhaust System").

11.
Install spare tire carrier by securing the bolt

attachment.

12.
Install the spare tire in the tire carrier.

Removal (36 Gallon Tank)

1.
Remove cover (fig. 26).

2.
Disconnect hoses and drain tank and remove two

fittings at bottom of tank.

3.
Disconnect fuel and vent lines and wires at tank

(fig. 27).

4.
Remove straps.

installation (36 Gallon Tank)

Reverse removal procedure to install.

FUEL TANK METERING UNIT OR GAUGE

SENDING UNIT AND STRAINER

The fuel tank metering unit is located at the bottom of

the fuel tank. The fuel strainer is attached at the end of

the sending unit inside the tank.

Replacement (20 Gallon Tank)

1.
Follow fuel tank removal procedure through Step 2.

2.
Drain the tank. Disconnect the attaching wires.

3.
Remove metering unit with a fuel tank gauge unit

Spanner J-8950 (revised).

4.
'Remove metering unit and gasket.

CAUTION: Carefully remove unit so as not to

damage screen on the end of the pipe.

5. Clean strainer screen by blowing out with com-

pressed air.

6. Reverse procedure to install.

Replacement (36 Gallon Tank)

1.
Remove cover.

2.
Follow Steps 2 thru 6 as outlined under replacement

for 20 gallon tank.

FUEL LINES

20 Gallon Tank

The fuel lines are conveniently located along the out-

side of the right frame rail (fig. 28). The lines extend
Fig.
26—Gasoline Tank (36 Gallon) Compartment Cover

from the fuel tank pickup at the bottom of the tank, along

the rear frame crossmember to the right frame rail,

extending through the rail at the kickup area and along the

top inside edge of the frame to the fuel pump, Flexible

hoses are located at the fuel tank pickup and at the fuel

pump.

36 Gallon Tank

The 36 gallon tank fuel lines are routed from the bot-

tom of both sides of the tank to the right frame rail

(fig. 20).

Maintenance

CAUTION: Always drain gasoline from the

complete fuel system including carburetor, fuel

pump and all fuel lines and fuel tank if the vehi-

cle is to be stored for any great length of time.

This precaution will prevent accumulation~ol

gum formation and resultant poor engine

performance.

. The fuel lines should occasionally be inspected for

leaks,
kinks or dents, especially when work has been

done on the underside of car or after the car has been

traveling over rough or stone roads at higher speeds.

If evidence of dirt is found in the carburetor or fuel pump

at disassembly, the lines should be disconnected and

blown put. Check the fuel tank strainer for damage or

omission.

Fuel lines are beaded-type ends for connection to

hoses and flared ends for secure metal-to-metal line

connections.

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