1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Walkaround with Steve Magnante

[@edwardsadler6003]

We need to hear them! Just idling would be perfect.

[@CarsandCats]

Stainless drip rails WERE and option. I've had 3 2nd gen Camaros with them. A '70, a '72 and a '73. They were part of the bright trim group RPO Z21.

[@haroldstrickland8416]

My 72 gas drip rails as well.

[@stephenyoutubin4476]

Sold my 73 Z28 in 2001, bought it in Beverly Massachusetts around 1996.It was 95 % restored just had to install interior and odds and ends.Wish I had it now.

[@DennisPage-il5gj]

Where are you located?

[@EffequalsMA]

I had a 70 coupe with the snake fang bumper as me first car.....still love it. Loved the horseshoe auto shifter, too....

[@AJ67901]

the '69 was a hard act to beat. They still look great in my opinon, especially with the RS appearance package.

[@jeffjackson9679]

Yeah, the first gen was always my favorite looking Camaro, followed by the 3rd gen. Was never a fan of the 2nd gen. look for some reason.

[@kevinkendall3122]

One of the best looking Chevys ever made, especially with the RS package,totally agree 👍

[@willstikken5619]

I disagree about the RS package. The split bumpers have a nice look but the round indicator lights are just, off. It also looks less aggressive than the standard bumpers.

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

I prefer the RS as well , the standard front end looks way too much like an overinflated Vega .

[@clevlandblock]

The 70 Camaros did not appear in the showrooms until Feb 1970, hence the lower sales figures. At the time, they were referred to as 70 1/2 models. In those days they would normally have been in showrooms by September 69. By getting manual instead of power steering in these cars you'd be pissing away the excellent and new, Saginaw variable-ratio feature.

[@stoneylonesome5826]

And GM extended the ‘69 model year for Camaro/Firebird until December, making those 1969 sales figures even bigger by comparison.

[@stevepastore7970]

UAW strikes in '69 caused the delay in '70 production so Chevrolet kept producing the '69's until January of '70 causing the inflated numbers for the '69 Camaro's and the low numbers for the '70's hence a lot people advertise the '70's as '70 1/2 when they come up for sale or refer to the in discussion.

[@Jeremey72]

The strike had nothing to do with the camaro coming out late it was due to body tooling issues. All other 1970 Chevrolet’s came out on time. And the 69s sold into December of 69 not January of 70

[@thud9797]

The Corvette was late, the 70 not built until Jan 70 so not all were on time. Coincidence?

[@Jeremey72]

@@thud9797 yes the corvette was late but the camaro was late due to body tooling issues not the strike

[@johnr5252]

Very nice looking car. That spoiler on the back is the exception. That one looks awesome. Understated; not ridiculous. Love it.

[@jeffspicolli593]

The short spoiler on the 70 is the nicest IMHO.

[@lukewalker1051]

Could be argued the '69 Z28 was the pinnacle. This is my era. But, that car is off the chart desirable with the high compression LT1 motor. My Dad was an auto engineer for Chevy and brought home one of the first 70 Camaro's. I just got my license. I drove them in different trims including SS396. I really thought the 70 Camaro was a sexy redesign but a '69 Z28 is one of the most coveted muscle cars that always punched way above its weight. The 302 was a screamer. Steve you are a leading expert on musclecars. I grew up in Detroit and street raced mostly Chevy's but my friends and I built Shelby's to GTO's...not many Mopars which were fast too. I followed in my Dad's footsteps and became an auto engineer too. Steve, when you speak, I listen and have followed you at different venues for many years. Your knowledge is very impressive.

[@johnmilner7603]

My very 1st Z/28 was the 68 which I purchased in 1974. My current one from the orig owner is a 70 4 speed which I bought in ‘81. All my Z/28’s were 4 speeds. The others I bought were ‘71, then I ordered new Z/28’s in 77, 78 and 80. A friend of mine owns my 68 Z/28, british green w white stripes and black interior.

[@johnmilner7603]

@@alfredvinchagurara2054 my 77 I ordered silver with black interior and in 78 black with black interior with turbine wheels that came gold due to the gold stripes.

[@billyfoster3223]

I need this beautiful car in my garage, Steve! Thanks for the great video!😁😁

[@anthonyarnold906]

Sweet car. I prefer the split bumper myself. Super nice original car

[@bunk-bn9eo]

Everyone does.

[@jackpinnell3204]

Hey Steve I rescued a 1970 Camaro the same color as the one you are looking at and it had MATCHING color wheels! Same identical wheels as those in your video.

[@MrBluoct]

Appreciate all these detailed reviews !

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I would love to have that car. I had a 78 rust bucket with a 250 inline 6 that was fun to drive. I bet that Z28 is a blast

[@finscreenname]

I had an 80 back in the late 80's early 90's that I street raced the crap out of. I still miss that car to this day.

[@30pvfd]

Wow nice classic z28 what a beauty thanks Steve

[@KetchLambier]

Hope you're feeling better, Steve. I enjoy your videos. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@GreyRockOne]

Thanks Steve! You are the best spokesperson!

[@larryhinricksen657]

The Greatesr Review ever of the 2nd Gen 1970 Z28

[@ScottALaFollette]

Because of Steve Magnante “Mr. encyclopedia“ you have a new subscriber. 👍

[@davidbalentine2110]

I had a split bumper 70 Z28 4 spd. Original. It ran real good. Now days I have a 2015 Z28. It would kill the 70 no contest. Wow the improvement!!

[@scrapplepig]

I would hope so as there is a 45 year difference, but if both are very clean the 70 is worth more.

[@ChrisBrown-pz2gu]

The 70 looks so much better, though

[@howardbedford6075]

The 70- Z28 the best Camaro ever! It's final, it's over, end of story and no argument!

[@kencraig7308]

Ya but the 69' makes a better looking Pro street car 👌

[@stevethomas760]

I had a '67 Camaro SS, 350/4sp with 4:10 gears that ran better than it should. Raced a friend with a 396/375 Chevy II, got him by a fender. Good times, but like you said the current cars would put them to shame. Heck I own a Subaru WRX that would give it more than it wanted in a 1/4 mile. That said I would give a lot to have that car back now.

[@jimjungle1397]

The 1970 Camaro didn't come out until late in the 1970 model year and ended production at the end of 1970 model year production, so that in itself reduced production numbers for the 1970. The LT1 350 engine was sold in parts form, over the counter in 1969, consisting of an L46 engine, an over the counter, "improved torque" Z28 camshaft, Z28 intake manifold and Z28 carb. The camshaft used was originally offered over the counter an improved torque 302 camshaft, before being used in the 350. Several GM parts books refer to the 1969 LT1 350 and it differs from the 1970 production engine mainly in not having push rod guide plates that the production 1970 LT1 350 has.

[@kennydemartini2169]

Good call on the guide plates. I have a '69 302, and a '70 LT1. They use the same head casting number. The 302 has screw in studs without the guide plates, the '70 has both.

[@finscreenname]

I love the old Z's and Firebirds. That one so needs a to be loved!!

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

It's a SiCK car!! You mention ZolaTone Steve, my buds entire 62 Dodge Lancer was painted in that stuff!!

[@jimgallagher2979]

Hard to beat this one. I had a white w/black vinyl roof. Great car.

[@mitchbertone3809]

Missing the rear bumperettes, but the splash pan has the grommets in it, so just a replacement rear bumper is wrong.

[@bernardbrooks2889]

nice review thanks for the video

[@jimbernitt7590]

Hi.. a honest and good video... with two good tidbitz... the 350... l...t...1 engine ...and the upgrade on the trans ... only on a z.28 can a 4spd... be considered an upgrade... great wording... from a real gear head... have a nice day...

[@ronherkey148]

Nice car. $46,500. A tad steep. My 2cents

[@kevinkendall3122]

They dropped production quite a bit for 72,only 2,525 built that model year(due to a strike I believe) 🤔

[@CarsandCats]

Sales plummeted because the '69 sold for 18 months, while the '70 sold for 6 months!

[@johnnyv673]

Beautiful car

[@gojackets4894]

Being from the south, I love the interior color. In the summer I would burn up in my black interior 1977 Camaro. I don't think air condition was available on the Z28 until 1973.

[@Jeremey72]

Steve your wrong about the rear emblem it was metal on both the small spoiler and tall 3 piece spoiler in 70 and 71 it changed to a decal in 1972

[@67stingray1]

The 3 piece spoiler had a decal. The short 1 piece spoiler had an emblem. I owned each originally. Steve's correct.

[@Jeremey72]

@@67stingray1 70-71 tall spoiler Z28 was a emblem 72-73 Z28 it was a decal I’ve owned both also

[@johnpena9165]

The valve covers are incorrect for a 1970 LT-1 350 !

[@jeffjackson9679]

I think a lot to do with the early 70s low sales for the Z28 was due to the SS still being around and cannibalizing a lot of the sales away from the Z. Then when the SS got discontinued (in 73 I think?), Z28 sales shot up due to that.

[@barnabyjones5161]

73 was the first year of the Type LT to replace the SS, since there was no longer a big-block option, which is what the SS package denoted.

[@1967davethewave]

Was that sweet shag carpet package tray original??? Seriously, a beautiful old survivor.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Now that is a NICE Camaro!!!!!! 👍👍👍

[@kennymay9036]

l think the strike that year affected production numbers and sales due to availability.l understand the small deck spoiler was only 1st half of prod year...maybe.

[@CarsandCats]

Correct. Tall spoiler came later in the 70 model year. When I pulled my spoiler off, had Goodyear stamped in it. I thought that was kinda unique!

[@stevenhuckaby2902]

I like the 19701/2 , and a half , with the split front bumber , anyone remember those ??

[@jimthompson9992]

My heart is breaking watching this...I had a 70 Z28 in 72-73 in line green with the same front bumper and, man...did that car run!! And being an idiot, I sold it to get my 69 Corvette, 427 4 speed...that was a pure piece of junk! I miss my Z...banging that 4 speed.....sigh!

[@jeffjackson9679]

Why was the Vette so bad with the 427?

[@goratgo1970]

Sure Jim, you sigh but gotta say you did try (or "tri" if it had tri-carb) by going BB Vette, but likely issues with yours (?) as my friends 69 was a blast. And my 72 Vette 350/auto 3.08 gears did 160mph. Then there's today's wacky values...

[@milojanis4901]

@@jeffjackson9679 A 427 Corvette was junk? Imagine that!!!

[@thman6453]

Nice car

[@robertgembala8532]

Awesome cars

[@Darryl6636]

Ah man fucking nice Steve

[@Jeffreycarr-t7g]

I really liked thd winnibago itasxa sharo vud thankyou

[@ricktaylor3748]

The power steering pump didn't "zap" 10 horsepower, maybe 2 or 3 at most. Not having power steering is a bummer.

[@kennydemartini2169]

Regardless of how much it zaps, my '68 Z will be getting power steering this spring. I'm getting too old for this manual steering crap.

[@Mocking69]

Very cool ♪

[@owatajrkiam]

My buddy went to jail while running flat out in his 70Z 4spd. 125 mph on radar.

[@CarsandCats]

LOL That's all my '72 Super Sport would do. The tail started wagging due to the spoiler. It really didn't help!

[@finscreenname]

@@CarsandCats Camaro's asses were so light and at those speeds the cars really needed rear wings.

[@philolen481]

Very cool car --

[@jasonhull5712]

What a stunning car. You just don't see them in that good of condition not to mention with all the numbers matching parts ! The interior colors are intriguing. What is that ? off white /saddle and black ?

[@zephead4835]

It was all about Earth tones in the early seventies. Brown green gold.

[@TheShootist]

nice, but can you give it a Doug Score®?

[@DG-fe4ht]

Scratch on left quarter by trunk deck?

[@Alan-tw6yo]

Yes and some rust bubbles and hole behind the left rear wheel. Hmmmm

[@DG-fe4ht]

@@Alan-tw6yo thx for reply.

[@kc0lif]

great car but i like split bumper i think the split bumper was rs. i knew someone had one with column shift.

[@boston7704]

wondering how comfortable the garage is, coz that's where I'd be if I got this. I'm Ok with that!

[@RoyboyBean]

Was the split bumper an option? I’ve seen Z28 with and without full bumper, beautiful car👍

[@grabasandwich]

I'm 99% sure split bumpers are on the RS. I don't like when people chop up a full bumper or put split bumpers on a non-RS with the signals still below the bumpers.

[@ricktempleton3415]

Split bumpers were a rally sport option.

[@DanEBoyd]

As long as you ordered the Rally Sport (Z22?) package along with Z28. Earlier Z28s could be had with the RS package too, and would have the covered headlights.

[@raullopez7439]

Is this car for sale

[@quicksilver462]

Is that castillian bronze? (Pontiacs name for the color)

[@robertjohnson7067]

The 70 s i remember is a split bumper in front

[@Alan-tw6yo]

Yes with the rs option, otherwise you got the straight front bumper

[@ricktempleton3415]

That's a rs optium

[@kencraig7308]

How come this is considered a 2nd generation ? The 67 and 69 would be 1 and 2 right ?

[@DanEBoyd]

No. '67-'69 is the first generation.

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

'69 used the same inner body structure as the '67-'68 cars .

[@DanEBoyd]

@@bobbrinkerhoff3592 And the same doors, hood, and decklid, I believe.

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

@@DanEBoyd right you are .

[@savedin87ify]

I would like to have it

[@richardpeetrinpeetrin9817]

1970-1/2 Camaro Z-28

[@bluesman7475]

Nice looking 70, but the 69 was a better looking car and the DZ 302 was a much more powerful engine than the LT-1 no matter what the sales brochure in the dealership said.

[@JT-SE-OHIO]

Since the trans has been changed I wouldn't hesitate to put the split bumper on the front. They look bitch'en. Is it also a low mileage car, I didn't hear you mention it?

[@jeffbrown5820]

I've been told that they still had so many 1969's that hadn't been sold that they put off

[@jeffbrown5820]

the 1970's till the middle of the year.

[@SolamenteVees]

My understanding is the 1970 F-body was delayed because of issues with quarter panels…

[@erichite4871]

@@SolamenteVees thats correct. Fisher Body struggled to get the casting dies right which caused the panels to rip.

[@kevinfalkner1624]

The late 70s Camero's had very low hp but remember under the hood is a small block Chevy,, which is like buying a beginner Lego kit,, there's nothing you can't make with add on kits.

[@steveferguson6809]

It's Camaro , not CamEro

[@reidgilker4527]

They had low production numbers because the second Gen Camaro came out half way through the year in 1970 and they were known as the 70&1/2 Camaro's

[@emerymartin847]

I believe if That was an original 1970 Z28 350 engine it would have angle plug heads and that's the only year they offered it like that. I believe they were called bow tie heads. Does anyone know 100% sure if I'm correct with this

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

Angle plug heads were never offered on a production car . They came out around '72 , the Bowtie heads were much later .

[@ancientheart2532]

Never liked T handle shifters. Give me a big ol' ball any day.

[@raullopez7439]

My car is 4 speed too and I think is the same color

[@1962mrmongoman]

no angle plug head

[@johnpena9165]

You could only get those over the counter at the dealership they never came out on a production car !

[@danmyers9372]

The 1970 Z28 Camaro had one major similarity with the 1971 Boss 351 Mustang. Both had larger and more powerful engines than their predecessors and both initially put off buyers with their huge styling changes. The big difference is that the Camaro styling grew on people. Especially after people drove the Camaro and realized how much the handling had been improved on the first gen Camaro. The Mustang? Not so much. The styling remained polarizing and the car was too heavy and the handling was pretty far behind the Camaro.

[@christopherlastname7638]

Just change that bumper to split and that car is T&A

[@comebackkid3931]

Sorry just my opinion and I know but I like the 67-69

[@dennisbrill6087]

That is not the color of the wheels. When it came out they did not come out in that color. They came out in the of a gray dark they didn’t come out with black lacquer mountain bike.

[@sheriperry9721]

I just want to put a car to go around people all of a time

[@emilianozapata8185]

Steve this 70 is not correct, it's lacking the split bumpers and angle sparkplug heads.

[@ricktempleton3415]

Split bumpers were rs option

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

Angle plug heads were never offered on a production car , only available over the parts counter .

[@jimbo3214]

Power steering pump took away 10 hp. Wow.

[@michaelratliff9449]

Factory color or not..it's Awful ..Its..sh.t brown??..YUCK

[@mccusker3811]

I never liked the looks of this camaro it looked ugly

[@melrose9252]

Opinions are like A-holes, everyone has one.

[@milojanis4901]

See much??? Had an eye exam? Get one!!!

[@Slimjim260]

The first year of the ugliest Camaro made, just a butt ugly body design