How many of you have classic camaros ?

formoutofchaos · 11-02-2016, 12:31 PM

how many of you have some classic camaros? I've never had a gift for knowing what to buy just that I love them . What are the sweet spot years ? I love the 1979s but 73 is very underpowered ! Do you always want to get numbers matching ? I know this is better for classic forums but you guys are the best knowledge on all things cars ? Also do you lose value if you swap out a better engine ?

SpookShow'84 · 11-02-2016, 12:36 PM

If you have get a classic that's numbers matching it'll lose value from the swap, if you swap be sure to keep all the org. parts. '69 is my favorite of the classics.

DougCBJ · 11-02-2016, 12:42 PM

We have a 69 that's in pieces right now. We've had all the parts including an upgraded engine for about 12 years now and never put it together. Got about got about 25K in parts just sitting around.

cellsafemode · 11-02-2016, 12:42 PM

Sorry but your 69 is by definition an antique car.

Classic cars are between 20 and 40 years old.

formoutofchaos · 11-02-2016, 12:45 PM

I found a 1973 z28 restored that I love numbers matching for 29k but I think it lacks much punch .... I guess 1970 has the pre emissions cut .

Captain Obvious · 11-02-2016, 12:49 PM

Almost. Project car right now is a 1970 Firebird Trans Am. Numbers matching, Lucerne Blue. Lots of time and money to go still.

warriordave927 · 11-02-2016, 01:12 PM

Dont have a classic camaro but ive got a 1980 trans am,this was my first car,im contemplating on selling it but this was my first partial restoration,painted the car,redid most of the interior,rebuilt the engine and trans,pretty much the car that i learned how to work on cars with

Unfortunately mine isnt numbers matching or original color,was originally a 4.9 turbo engine but the previous owner dumped a olds 350 in it.little to no power ok torque does some good burn outs even with 295's out back

formoutofchaos · 11-02-2016, 01:43 PM

I love seeing the classic pics! keep them coming! what is the best value year with a punch? probably 67 to 70?

warriordave927 · 11-02-2016, 01:52 PM

73 sd 455 trans am

hotlap · 11-02-2016, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Obvious

Almost. Project car right now is a 1970 Firebird Trans Am. Numbers matching, Lucerne Blue. Lots of time and money to go still.

Love, love, love your project. One of the mags (Hemmings?) just had an article about all the unique, one year only, details on the 70.

freddyD · 11-02-2016, 04:24 PM

I like that Bird!

ian351c · 11-02-2016, 06:57 PM

I had a 1974 POS smog dog when I was a wee lad. Small block 350 with 305 heads "for compression", TH350 with only 2 forward speeds, electric window doors on a manual window car (2x 20 amp momentary switches from Radio Shack fixed that). And it was my first attempt at rebuilding a carb. No one should ever attempt a Quadrajet as their first rebuild. But it got me where I needed to go... For about 9 months.

Definitely a "classic".

Donner · 11-02-2016, 07:16 PM

My first Camaro was the 79 that I bought in 79. It was a burgundy RS with matching color on the rims, the small V8 (a 305 as I recall) and had an automatic transmission. I loved that car. I was 19 and felt like the coolest kid in the neighborhood. Roll the clock forward and I now have the 2017 50th anniversary edition; the rag top with the proper 6 speed on the floor.

Captain Obvious · 11-02-2016, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotlap

Love, love, love your project. One of the mags (Hemmings?) just had an article about all the unique, one year only, details on the 70.

Yeah I don't envy anyone that needs to source the unique parts. Radiator support, headrests, hood scoop, engine, wheels are all unique to 1970. Other bits too. Luckily this has been in the family since '73 so everything is there except the wheels.

11-02-2016, 12:31 PM	#1
formoutofchaos Drives: Camaro 2017 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,154	How many of you have classic camaros ? how many of you have some classic camaros? I've never had a gift for knowing what to buy just that I love them . What are the sweet spot years ? I love the 1979s but 73 is very underpowered ! Do you always want to get numbers matching ? I know this is better for classic forums but you guys are the best knowledge on all things cars ? Also do you lose value if you swap out a better engine ?

11-02-2016, 12:36 PM	#2
SpookShow'84 Bump in the night Drives: '84 Monte Carlo SS, '15 Optima Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 744 View My Garage	If you have get a classic that's numbers matching it'll lose value from the swap, if you swap be sure to keep all the org. parts. '69 is my favorite of the classics. __________________ https://youtu.be/Acui13Vz5Lk

11-02-2016, 12:49 PM	#6
Captain Obvious ^Name^ \| Things I Say --> Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible, Hyper Blue Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Le Claire, IA Posts: 152	Almost. Project car right now is a 1970 Firebird Trans Am. Numbers matching, Lucerne Blue. Lots of time and money to go still. Attached Images

11-02-2016, 01:12 PM	#7
warriordave927 Deadpool Drives: 2016 camaro lt rs m6 redhot Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: El Paso Tx Posts: 250	Dont have a classic camaro but ive got a 1980 trans am,this was my first car,im contemplating on selling it but this was my first partial restoration,painted the car,redid most of the interior,rebuilt the engine and trans,pretty much the car that i learned how to work on cars with Unfortunately mine isnt numbers matching or original color,was originally a 4.9 turbo engine but the previous owner dumped a olds 350 in it.little to no power ok torque does some good burn outs even with 295's out back Attached Images Last edited by warriordave927; 11-02-2016 at 01:25 PM.

11-02-2016, 12:42 PM	#3
DougCBJ Drives: 2016 Blue 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 612	We have a 69 that's in pieces right now. We've had all the parts including an upgraded engine for about 12 years now and never put it together. Got about got about 25K in parts just sitting around.

11-02-2016, 12:42 PM	#4
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,522	Sorry but your 69 is by definition an antique car. Classic cars are between 20 and 40 years old.

11-02-2016, 12:45 PM	#5
formoutofchaos Drives: Camaro 2017 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,154	I found a 1973 z28 restored that I love numbers matching for 29k but I think it lacks much punch .... I guess 1970 has the pre emissions cut .

11-02-2016, 01:43 PM	#8
formoutofchaos Drives: Camaro 2017 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,154	I love seeing the classic pics! keep them coming! what is the best value year with a punch? probably 67 to 70?

11-02-2016, 01:52 PM	#9
warriordave927 Deadpool Drives: 2016 camaro lt rs m6 redhot Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: El Paso Tx Posts: 250	73 sd 455 trans am

11-02-2016, 04:24 PM	#11
freddyD Drives: 2020 rally green rs Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,159	I like that Bird!

11-02-2016, 06:57 PM	#12
ian351c Drives: 2017 Camaros 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: MI, USA Posts: 15	I had a 1974 POS smog dog when I was a wee lad. Small block 350 with 305 heads "for compression", TH350 with only 2 forward speeds, electric window doors on a manual window car (2x 20 amp momentary switches from Radio Shack fixed that). And it was my first attempt at rebuilding a carb. No one should ever attempt a Quadrajet as their first rebuild. But it got me where I needed to go... For about 9 months. Definitely a "classic".

11-02-2016, 07:16 PM	#13
Donner Drives: 2017 50th SS convertible Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Williamsburg VA Posts: 380	My first Camaro was the 79 that I bought in 79. It was a burgundy RS with matching color on the rims, the small V8 (a 305 as I recall) and had an automatic transmission. I loved that car. I was 19 and felt like the coolest kid in the neighborhood. Roll the clock forward and I now have the 2017 50th anniversary edition; the rag top with the proper 6 speed on the floor.

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