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OmniCamaro · 08-25-2014, 06:36 PM

I'm trying to learn about the 71, which I'll have some day, and why I'm seeing some with a split and some without. It's not just the 71 I'm seeing but I am not sure what the split actually means, if anything.

I figured this would be the best place to learn/ask the question.

Anyone know?

911medic · 08-25-2014, 06:47 PM

The 70-73 2nd gens with the split bumper are Rally Sport models.

Check this out. You'll find it educational: http://www.nastyz28.com/faq/2gcdiff.html

bowtie98607 · 08-26-2014, 11:16 AM

Good info ^^^

OmniCamaro · 08-26-2014, 02:10 PM

Excellent! Thank you 911medic!

911medic · 08-26-2014, 07:59 PM

No problem.

911medic · 08-27-2014, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL575BumbleBee

Then there are guys like me the put the split bumpers on non RS cars. Which have wider grille openings.

Poseur! J/K.

Nice ride! Looks like a '70 (low seat backs)?

911medic · 08-27-2014, 11:46 AM

Nice. Roll bar, racing harnesses... Drag car?

bowtie98607 · 08-27-2014, 11:57 AM

Saw the car at SEMA last year. Very nice. This is mine

911medic · 08-27-2014, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bowtie98607

Saw the car at SEMA last year. Very nice. This is mine

Very sharp!

911medic · 08-27-2014, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL575BumbleBee

Nope - Just my Mountain Bike Hauler

Lol. Nicest hauler I've seen.

billscamaros · 09-12-2014, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bowtie98607

Saw the car at SEMA last year. Very nice. This is mine

The split bumper is part of the Rally Sport package, which also included the round turn signals to the inside of the headlights. This picture is a real Rally Sport.

ZL575BumbleBee mentions that he added the split bumpers to his non-Rally Sport Camaro, and you can see that his turn signals are below the bumpers.

MLL67RSSS · 09-15-2014, 08:38 AM

Additional trivia, I'm sure you're all familiar with the term "COPO". Well the car pictured above has the three piece spoiler that in 1970 required a Central Office Production Order (COPO 9796) to have that spoiler installed, otherwise it came with the shorter one-piece "Duckbill" spoiler. After all the short spoilers got used up, all Z/28's got the tall three piece spoiler some time in 1971.

http://musclecarandcorvettenationals...tion-9796.html

Kevlar382 · 12-05-2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by OmniCamaro

I'm trying to learn about the 71, which I'll have some day, and why I'm seeing some with a split and some without. It's not just the 71 I'm seeing but I am not sure what the split actually means, if anything.

I figured this would be the best place to learn/ask the question.

Anyone know?

Like they said they are Rally Sports. You could get a RS, a SS, or a Z28, or a combination of them. You could order a RS/Z28, or a RS/SS. Besides the different front end you also got hide away wipers, chrome trim around the windows and hood, and a few other dress up things.

If you go into my "view my garage" section you will see how a 71 RS/Z28 came except I painted my front spoiler the color of the car. It came from the factory black.

Also in 1973 you could order a "Type LT" package that gave you an upgraded interior with any Camaro.

08-25-2014, 06:36 PM	#1
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	Split front bumper on early 70's models? I'm trying to learn about the 71, which I'll have some day, and why I'm seeing some with a split and some without. It's not just the 71 I'm seeing but I am not sure what the split actually means, if anything. I figured this would be the best place to learn/ask the question. Anyone know? __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

08-25-2014, 06:47 PM	#2
911medic Drives: 2012 SIM 2LT/1970 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Near Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,578	The 70-73 2nd gens with the split bumper are Rally Sport models. Check this out. You'll find it educational: http://www.nastyz28.com/faq/2gcdiff.html __________________ All bleeding stops eventually -- 2012 2LT Auto w/sunroof -- My journal thread Roto-Fab Intake & W/W Relocate Kit -- ADM Race Scoop -- Dynomax VT Axle-Back Exhaust -- Vitesse Throttle Controller RX Catch Can -- Drake Bowtie Delete -- JacFab Radio Face Cover -- LED Fog Lights -- LED Dome/Trunk/Plate Lights -- Gen5DIY Dash ABL -- Diode Dynamics Cupholder Lighting Wishlist: ACS T5 Splitter -- Hood Vent Mod -- Footwell/Door Pull/Homelink Button Lighting

08-26-2014, 11:16 AM	#3
bowtie98607 Drives: 12 SS2RS, 73 RS/TypeLT, 68 Vette Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 222 View My Garage	Good info ^^^ __________________

08-26-2014, 02:10 PM	#4
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	Excellent! Thank you 911medic! __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

08-26-2014, 07:59 PM	#5
911medic Drives: 2012 SIM 2LT/1970 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Near Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,578	No problem. __________________ All bleeding stops eventually -- 2012 2LT Auto w/sunroof -- My journal thread Roto-Fab Intake & W/W Relocate Kit -- ADM Race Scoop -- Dynomax VT Axle-Back Exhaust -- Vitesse Throttle Controller RX Catch Can -- Drake Bowtie Delete -- JacFab Radio Face Cover -- LED Fog Lights -- LED Dome/Trunk/Plate Lights -- Gen5DIY Dash ABL -- Diode Dynamics Cupholder Lighting Wishlist: ACS T5 Splitter -- Hood Vent Mod -- Footwell/Door Pull/Homelink Button Lighting

08-27-2014, 11:46 AM	#7
911medic Drives: 2012 SIM 2LT/1970 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Near Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,578	Nice. Roll bar, racing harnesses... Drag car? __________________ All bleeding stops eventually -- 2012 2LT Auto w/sunroof -- My journal thread Roto-Fab Intake & W/W Relocate Kit -- ADM Race Scoop -- Dynomax VT Axle-Back Exhaust -- Vitesse Throttle Controller RX Catch Can -- Drake Bowtie Delete -- JacFab Radio Face Cover -- LED Fog Lights -- LED Dome/Trunk/Plate Lights -- Gen5DIY Dash ABL -- Diode Dynamics Cupholder Lighting Wishlist: ACS T5 Splitter -- Hood Vent Mod -- Footwell/Door Pull/Homelink Button Lighting

08-27-2014, 11:57 AM	#8
bowtie98607 Drives: 12 SS2RS, 73 RS/TypeLT, 68 Vette Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 222 View My Garage	Saw the car at SEMA last year. Very nice. This is mine __________________

09-15-2014, 08:38 AM	#12
MLL67RSSS Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: May 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,574	Additional trivia, I'm sure you're all familiar with the term "COPO". Well the car pictured above has the three piece spoiler that in 1970 required a Central Office Production Order (COPO 9796) to have that spoiler installed, otherwise it came with the shorter one-piece "Duckbill" spoiler. After all the short spoilers got used up, all Z/28's got the tall three piece spoiler some time in 1971. http://musclecarandcorvettenationals...tion-9796.html