I think I found my new PT project!

[2ndgenhunter]

I found me a 79 Z28. Its 98% solid and 100% original. She has been a GA car her entire life.I'll post more detail after the purchase.

For you the picture junkie in us all:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/camaro003-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/camaro001-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/camaro002-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/camaro007-1.jpg

Let me know what ya think.

[zbugger]

Looks like a nice start. I'd love to see what you've got planned for it.

[Rod]

dang CLEAN! :cheers: lets get building

[CruizinKev]

nice find!

[XLexusTech]

Ohhh... Ohhhh...OOOO

[dadto2jays]

That is the one car that I totally love and have never owned. It was the high school car that I wanted so bad but yet I could not afford..

congrats..

[JayR]

Nice score and even better that it's a non t-top car!

[2ndgenhunter]

Thanks for the nice comment guys.

Yeah I not a big fan of T Tops.

PS. Jay, I'm thinking gold strutters with brushed lip in 18s to keep the factory color scheme.

[dropit69]

He shoots he Scores !!!!!!!!!!! great buy !!!!!

[shmoov69]

Fast times man!!

Nice car for sure!

[JayR]

PS. Jay, I'm thinking gold strutters with brushed lip in 18s to keep the factory color scheme.

Oooh! That would look sweet! We're ready whenever you are!

[cheapthrillz]

That steering wheel is hideous.... lol.

Nice find though!

[2ndgenhunter]

That steering wheel is hideous.... lol.


Yes it is, But that'll be fixed very very soon.




Well it is officially mine!!!! I'll be bringing it home in the morning.
I just added insurance and will be picking up the tag in the AM. Will post better pics soon as she is home.

[twosaturns]

figures its an auto; 4 speeds were an option but just about everyone got the auto.
cool find, esp one that hasn't been redneckmodded beyond decency.

[2ndgenhunter]

figures its an auto; 4 speeds were an option but just about everyone got the auto.
cool find, esp one that hasn't been redneckmodded beyond decency.


The cheapest bone stock 4 spd I could find was 6500. For the extra money diffence in cars I can TKO this car and have a 5spd instead of a wore out 4spd. Plus that is the right miles. The 4spd car had 119k, So you know the 4spd was due for a rebuild.

[Chevrolaine]

Nice, Enjoy!!

[shmoov69]

Nice car!





DIE RIDGEMONT!!!

LINCOLIN RULES!!!

[LeighP]

I had a 78 Z28 years back....nice car, lousy build quality...lol. Check out Pro-Touring F-body for all the bracing and suspenion gear you'll want....I've got lots of his stuff going into my 71 Firebird project and so far it all fits real nice.
Good luck with it....gotta lose that steering wheel...what the heck were Chevy thinking with those????? lol

[BA.]

Nice find!
I had a metallic, root-beer brown one myself for a few years. Great handling car in stock form!

[ACONLP]

love it. had an 80 Z28 just like this, same color and strips but a 4 speed that my father bought new and gave to me in 1995 to only turn around and sale it out from under me. it was a sad day for this 17 year old kid at the time. i have even tried to find the car and still no luck

[jconde]

Awesome i've been waiting for someone to do a late 70's early 80's camaro DSE that thing and put some 335's on the back.

[2ndgenhunter]

Awesome i've been waiting for someone to do a late 70's early 80's camaro DSE that thing and put some 335's on the back.

Dse is very nice stuff, But not in the budget for this car.

[-The Stig-]

Whatever you do, the Earnhardt #3 floor mats must stay.

[2ndgenhunter]

Whatever you do, the Earnhardt #3 floor mats must stay.

They were not included in the sale.

[shmoov69]

Lol!

[Tuske427]

sweet! reminds me of my first car- a 78 camaro. mine was an LT and had the t-tops, and a luggage rack! The rack was the first thing to go, and, eventually the 2 barrel 305 as well. I bought a local built 350 from another high school kid and not 5 minutes after taking it for the first drive it backfired through the carb and the car caught fire. At 16, I panicked and watched the car burn to the ground. Many lessons learned that day...

Of course, I hope you have better luck with your car :)

[2ndgenhunter]

My first 2nd gen was a 81 Z28, wrecked it when a 80s F350 pulled in front on me. The next Z28 was a 78 white on red 4spd totaled it and I have had about 9 other 78-81s. I just love them I can't go more than 2 mths with out 1.

I also bought a 80 Z28 up in NC I have to go get this weekend or next.

I'll post pics of it as soon as I see it in person.

[subtlez28]

Nice find!

I'd leave the patina and slap on a set of these:
http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?cat=8


Oh, and the LS3/T56 and C5 brakes go without saying...

[2ndgenhunter]

:bananna2: The Z28 is home!!!!:bananna2:

I just got her off the trailer less than 20 mins ago. I can't wait to tear into her.