68 RS "Barn find"

[ZZ430]

This one really was found in a barn.

Supposedly, the original owner parked it in his barn, (New Mexico) covered it with hay, and there it sat for many years.

After he passed, his son and daughter were getting his estate together and found it....under a large pile of hay!

They both thought he had sold it because they hadn't seen it for years! I guess he was quite secretive LOL.

It is a pretty solid car.

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I have more pics that I will post later. Going with a resto-mod theme.

[Todd in Vancouver]

Nice find.

[DC-69]

that's just kewl .........

[ZZ430]

A few more pics.

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[tonykim]

call me nostalgic but I will always have a soft spot in my heart for 1st gen camaros with hubcaps and 327 emblems.

[ZZ430]

A few more.

The trunk floor had the worst rust on the car.

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Got the subframe sand blasted and did a little clean up on the welds.

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[newmexicosaint]

what part of New Mexico?

[ZZ430]

what part of New Mexico?

Just north of Socorro on a little ranch.

[ZZ430]

I know it's not pro touring, but just for the hell of it, here are some more.

Had the subframe powder coated a metallic grey. Went with Energy Suspension poly bushings, ball joints, center link, tie rods, idler and pitman arms, end links, sway bar of course. Hotchkis 2" drop springs, SSBC brakes. Quick ratio box. Nothing real special.

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