1976 Camaro Parts and Restoration Information

1976 Camaro Specifications

Even though 1976 was not considered a ‘highlight’ year, the Camaro had one it’s best selling production years.

Only minor appearance changes highlighted the 1976 Camaro, most notably a brushed metal insert in the rear tail section on the LT model. The 250 cubic-inch six-cylinder remained the standard engine in the sport coupe and a new 140-horsepower 305 cubic-inch V8 became the standard engine in the LT and base V8 option in the sport coupe. The larger 350 cubic-inch V8 was now only available with a four-barrel carburetor and 165 horsepower (123kW).

Power brakes became standard on V8 models this year. The Camaro’s popularity was soaring. Sales totals jumped significantly for 1976, the best year yet for the second generation, and were to improve even more dramatically as the decade progressed.

Standing alone in its class, the 1976 Camaro was capturing the spotlight and was slowly becoming more popular with US car buyers.

1976 Camaro OEM Brochure & Advertisements

1976 Camaro Model Options

Engine Options:

250ci L6 105hp
305ci V8 140hp
350ci V8 165hp

1976 Camaro Production:

38,047 6-cyl
144,912 V8
182,959 total

Dealer Introduction: 10/2/75

Vehicle Identification Example: 1Q87L6N500001

First digit is GM Division: 1 = Chevrolet
Second digit is model: Q = Sport Coupe, S = Type LT Coupe
Digits 3 & 4 are body type: 87 = 2dr. Coupe
Fifth digit is engine code:
- D = 250ci 105hp
- L = 350ci 165hp
- Q = 305ci 140hp
Sixth digit is model year: 6 = 1976
Seventh digit is N for Norwood assembly, L for Van Nuys.
Last six digits increased one with each car built at each plant

Dimensions:

Length: 195.4 inches
Height: 49.1 inches
Width: 74.4 inches
Wheelbase: 108.0 inches

Curb Weight: (in pounds)

1FQ87 – 3531
1FS87 – 3686

1976 Ending VIN by Month:

Norwood
- Aug I – 505460
- Sep – 519535
- Oct – 534796
- Nov – 547176
- Dec – 558401
- Jan – 572183
- Feb – 525208
- Mar – 599432
- Apr – 611225
- May – 622045
- Jun – 632052
- Jul – 636407
- Aug II – 640880
Van Nuys
- None Built in 1976

* Records unavailable for Van Nuys

1976 Camaro Spotters Guide and New Features

Note: The Z28 was not available in 1976. There is no such thing as a 1976 Camaro Z28, even if you’ve seen or bought one on eBay.

Camaro saw the following additional changes:

305ci V8 debuts
Power brakes standard, bigger brake wheel cylinders and better lining materials.
LT received brushed aluminum panel trunk panel.
voltmeter replaced amp meter or idiot light.
Revised interior treatments & appointments.
New seat design for Type LT debuts
Simulated tan leather instrument cluster (Type LT)
Landau roof debut

1976 Camaro Engines

1976 Camaro Drivetrain

Note: No manual transmissions available in California for 1976

Engine Suffix Codes

Abbreviations:

At = Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission
Ce = California emission controls
Ci = cubic inch
Lp = late production
Mt = manual transmission
Tb = two-barrel carburetor

Engine Code Example: V0427CPC
(305ci – Assembled in Flint assembly plant on April 27)
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Transmission & Rear Axle Codes

Transmission Code Example: Y6D27
(1976 TH350, 3 speed A/T, assembled April 27)
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Rear-end Code Example: PAG100D
(Chevy sourced 2.73 open, assembled on day shift of 100th day of the year)
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RPO	Description	Qty	Retail *
1FQ87	Camaro Sport Coupe, 6-cylinder	38,047	$3,762.35
1FQ87	Camaro Sport Coupe, 8-cylinder	92,491	3,927.35
1FS87	Camaro Type LT Coupe, 8-cylinder	52,421	4,320.35
AK1	Belts, Color-Keyed seat and shoulder	35,517	17.00
AN6	Adjustable Seat Back, Driver Side	10,015	19.00
AU3	Power Door Locks	13,876	62.00
A01	Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows	143,676	46.00
A02	Tinted Windshield	3,235	—
A31	Power Windows	18,949	99.00
B37	Floor Mats, Color-Keyed Front and Rear	58,564	15.00
B49	Carpet, Deluxe Front and Rear	2,304	32.00
B80	Molding, Roof Drip	37,954	16.00
B84	Moldings, Body Side	101,018	38.00
B93	Guards, Door Edge	45,706	7.00
—	Vinyl Roof Cover	24,802	96.00
C24	Windshield Wipers, Hide-A-Way	42,243	22.00
C50	Defroster, Rear Window	56,247	43.00
C60	Air Conditioning	101,901	479.00
D35	Mirrors, Sport Right and Left Remote Exterior	101,515	27.00
D55	Console	170,095	71.00
D80	Spoilers, Front and Rear	37,605	81.00
F41	Suspension, Sport	20,211	32.00
G80	Positraction, Rear Axle	12,824	51.00
G92	Rear Axle, High Altitude	1,851	13.00
J50	Power Brakes	22,837	58.00
K05	Engine Block Heater	3,494	—
K30	Speed Control, Cruise Master	990	73.00
LM1	Engine, 350ci, 165hp Turbo-Fire V8	56,710	85.00
M20	Transmission, 4-Speed Wide Range	11,396	242.00
M40	Transmission, Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic	160,145	260.00
N33	Tilt Steering Column	46,705	52.00
N65	Spare Tire, Space Saver	8,026	15.11
PE1	Wheels, Turbine-Style	14,090	116.00
P01	Wheel Covers, Bright Metal	26,692	30.00
QBT	Tires, FR78x14 Belted radial white letter	14,655	49.00
QDW	Tires, FR78x14 Belted radial white stripe	119,751	35.00
QEG	Tires, E78x14 Belted black wall	3,044	-105.75
QEH	Tires, E78x14 Belted white stripe	13,352	-72.75
UA1	Battery, Heavy-Duty	10,667	16.00
UM1	Radio, AM with Stereo Tape	12,860	209.00
UM2	Radio, AM/FM with Stereo Tape	12,351	324.00
U05	Horns, Dual	15,921	6.00
U14	Special Instrumentation	13,268	92.00
U35	Clock	22,088	18.00
U58	Radio, AM/FM Stereo	13,868	226.00
U63	Radio, AM	69,587	75.00
U69	Radio, AM/FM	32,008	137.00
U76	Antenna, Windshield Type	34,111	16.00
U80	Speaker, Rear Seat	25,824	21.00
V01	Radiator, Heavy-Duty	12,974	27.00
V30	Bumper Guards, Front and Rear	29,087	36.00
YF5	Emission Equipment, Required for California	14,038	50.00
ZJ7	Rally Wheels	78,311	60.00
ZJ9	Auxiliary Lighting	31,427	30.00
Z21	Style Trim Group	73,010	58.00
Z54	Interior Decor and Quiet Sound Package	18,218	53.00
Z85	Rally Sport Package	15,855	260.00

* Option prices are retail for base model. Prices could be reduced or option could be had at no charge if it was included as standard equipment on the Type LT model.

1976 Camaro Exterior & Interior Color Codes

Trim Tag (LA Built Camaro)

The trim tag, located on the cowl area identifies significant information about your car.
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Paint Code	Exterior	Qty	Interiors
11	Antique White	17,558	B-Bk-Bu-F-Wb-Wbk-Wf-Wg
13	Silver	26,418	B-Bk-Bu-F-Wb-Wbk-Wf-Wg
19	Black	9,676	B-Bk-Bu-F-Wb-Wbk-Wf-Wg
28	Light Blue	19,868	B-Bk-Wb-Wbk
35	Dark Blue	16,898	B-Bk-Bu-Wb-Wbk
36	Firethorn	28,002	Bk-Bu-F-Wbk-Wf
37	Mahogany	11,321	Bk-Bu-F-Wbk-Wf
40	Lime Green	6,568	Bk-Bu-Wbk-Wg
49	Dark Green	3,984	Bk-Bu-Wbk-Wg
50	Cream	6,669	B-Bk-Bu-F-Wb-Wbk-Wf
51	Bright Yellow	12,892	Bk-Bu-Wbk
65	Buckskin	3,620	Bk-Bu-F-Wbk-Wf
67	Medium Saddle	7,936	Bk-Bu-Wbk
78	Medium Orange	10,925	Bk-Bu-Wbk

1976 Vinyl Top Code
11T = White, 13T = Silver, 19T = Black, 35T = Dark Blue, 36T = Firethorn, 37T = Mahogany, 65T = Light Buckskin
Interior Trim Codes:

Standard Vinyl					Standard Cloth
	02M,03M,07M,11M W	19M Bk	64M Bu	71M F		19B Bk	71B F

Custom Knit Vinyl				Custom Knit Cloth
	02N,03N,07N,11N W	19N Bk	64N Bu		19C Bk	26C B	71C F

Cloth & Vinyl Usage (1977 material):

N = Plisse vinyl (horizontal rib); Wallaby bolster
M = Oxen vinyl; Oxen bolster
B = Radcliffe. 722 WC, woven sport cloth; Radcliffe bolster
C = Regis. 723 WC, knit cloth; Dover bolster

Notes:
“Big Four” = Instrument Panel, Carpet, Cowl Kick Panel & Rear Package Shelf.

11M/11N – White interior w/ Black big four
02M/02N – White interior w/ Blue big four
03M/03N – White interior w/ Green big four
07M/07N – White interior w/ Firethorn big four

Abbreviations:

B = Blue
Bk = Black
Bu = Buckskin
F = Firethorn
Wb = White seats w/ Blue dash and carpet
Wbk = White seats w/ Black dash and carpet
Wf = White seats w/ Firethorn dash and carpet
Wg = White seats w/ Green dash and carpet

1976 Z21 Style Trim:

Includes body colored insert on door handles; bright roof drip, lock pillar, upper fender, hood panel and belt moldings plus bright accented parking lights.

1976 Z54 Interior Decor/Quiet Sound:

Includes glove compartment light and additional instrument cluster lighting; simulated leather accents on instrument cluster; special engine compartment, hood, and interior insulation (Standard with Type LT)

1976 Z85 Rally Sport Package:

Includes low-gloss black treatment of hood, header panel, grill, headlamp bezels, top of fenders, front part of roof, upper portion of doors, rear end panel and license plate opening. Tri-color decal separates black paint from body color. Tri-color rally sport decals on fenders and deck lid. Not available w/ vinyl roof.

1976 Type LT:

LT interior type depended upon whether seats were vinyl or cloth. The seats were a new design with different sew lines and squared off headrests. Door panels came in two styles with tack on arm rests combined with pull handles, plain panel faces for interiors with cloth seats, and pleated faces for interiors with vinyl seats. Tan simulated leather applique on instrument panel. Urethane/steel wheel replaced poly-cast turbine type wheel. Amber-lite insulation blankets included in doors, rear quarters, roof/sail panels, behind rear seat, under package tray, and under carpeting.