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rs67convert
06-16-2022, 09:49 PM
I had to sell our 67 Camaro back in 2004. I figured I would buy another project in a few years when things got better. Things getting better took a long time and wow these cars are expensive now. Even the basket cases.

Anyways, we found this gem of a project last week and although it looks rough, it's really in pretty good shape.

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The interior isn't missing much. Should be good enough for a while.

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I'm not sure how carried away we will get under the hood.

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The plan is to build a fun commuter to get me back and forth between San Diego and Phoenix. Ya Ya I should get a Honda for such activities but life is too short to drive a boring vehicle.

Let the fun begin...
srode
06-17-2022, 02:07 AM
Nice Start! So LS?
Steve68
06-17-2022, 10:33 AM
Blast it primer it, 6.2 and trans of your choice, A/C, I'd drive it!
rs67convert
06-17-2022, 12:15 PM
Nice Start! So LS?


Definitely some sort of LS based engine.
rs67convert
06-17-2022, 12:20 PM
Blast it primer it, 6.2 and trans of your choice, A/C, I'd drive it!

That's pretty much the plan. I keep forgetting about the A/C. I better do some research on that too. Is Vintage Air still the choice for aftermarket A/C?
Steve68
06-17-2022, 10:07 PM
Yes, I have one, not installed, you could even modernize a factory unit, pretty sure there's still couple of other companies also,
rs67convert
06-19-2022, 06:02 PM
Ah the joys of buying old cars that haven't been on the road since 1987. The yahoos before us actually sand blasted a lot of the car. There is sand all over the place. They at least used duct tape to cover things. LOL

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Things are coming apart nicely.

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rs67convert
06-19-2022, 08:38 PM
Anyone know what these 3 tabs are for?

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2022/06/2022061920184207XL-1.jpg
Alwhite00
06-20-2022, 03:53 AM
Looks like a great start.
slazisme
06-20-2022, 05:32 AM
Mounting tabs for the headlight buckets, non RS.

200575

You might want to access or print off an assembly manual for your restoration.
https://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/store/content/20018/Factory-Assembly-Instruction-Manuals/
dhutton
06-20-2022, 07:52 AM
Nice solid looking project.

Don
rs67convert
06-20-2022, 07:56 AM
Mounting tabs for the headlight buckets, non RS.

200575

You might want to access or print off an assembly manual for your restoration.
https://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/store/content/20018/Factory-Assembly-Instruction-Manuals/


Very cool! Thanks
rs67convert
06-20-2022, 07:58 AM
Nice solid looking project.

Don


So far so good. Haven't found any big surprises so that's nice.