Noob with a first gen Camaro

[Mossimo777]

Hey everyone,
My name is Steve, I've been reading posts for a while and figured I'd finally make a one.

I bought a first gen Camaro off of the original owner last year that has been sitting in a garage since 1979, 102k original miles, 327, powerglide, ash gold (faded to green), gold interior, only thing really touched on it is a new radiator and cam put just before they parked it. Some cool options are a floor mounted clock and folding rear seat. Only for sure plans are a 509 which I already have. Ideally I would like to run a liberty ultimate t56 and DSE mini tub kit but we'll see where my funds take me since I recently graduated from college and also want to start saving for a house.

I've been into cars for a long time since my father is also a gearhead. My first car was a 71 Chevelle which I wish I never sold, but can't do anything about that now.

Steve

[JChristian1835]

Welcome to the site.. wish my camaro was in that good of condition....

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

wow that gold really faded..

good start tho!

[Tucks69]

Welcome to the site. Nice Camaro, you don't find many that haven't been molested. Keep us updated.

Mike

[ixfn]

Dude, please don't alter that gem - it's perfect AS - IS. I know it sounds lame, but dicking with that untouched beauty wouldn't be as cool (or worth it)... I'm all about cuttin' and choppin' but that is REALLY untouched, and it's a one way street: it's only original once.

[Mossimo777]

Dude, please don't alter that gem - it's perfect AS - IS. I know it sounds lame, but dicking with that untouched beauty wouldn't be as cool (or worth it)... I'm all about cuttin' and choppin' but that is REALLY untouched, and it's a one way street: it's only original once.

Yeah I thought about doing just enough where I wouldnt be cutting anything up and could bolt all the original stuff back on. I dig the rat rod look (as in the wheel 2 wheel powertrain Nova) but am not sure how long the lower quarters will hold up, both sides could use replacing. I was tempted to throw it in the autorama looking exactly like this to see what kind of reaction it would bring.