WTB: 1970-1973 Camaro
 

The itch is back. :rolleyes: I'm ready to start looking for a complete car with a decent paint job. I'd prefer a SW car but would consider further if it's not a rust bucket. Budget is under 20k.

I figured I'd let the hounds loose and pick something up when the right car comes along for my next project. I'll make it worth your while if you point me in the right direction. :cheers:

I know where there is the perfect unit.:thumbsup:

:rofl: :thumbsup:

I just checked Sacramento craigslist and there are a few good deals on some rust free cars.

Thanks for the lead Scott. :cheers:
F U

I'm gunning for you. :unibrow:

:rofl: :rofl:

LOL.......I think we both have bigger fish to be gunning for :unibrow: .

Let me know if your interested in any of those cars up here in Sac. I'll drag Dave up to spec them out with me.

Theres a couple that I know of that are rust free clean rollers you can pick up on the cheap side, then there are a few in your price range running and driving but have been painted and be a little over 20k but can guarantee to be excelent running/driving complete cars if you interested. The rollers your looking at 3-6k

Nice knew it wouldn't last long :thumbsup:

He could just pull a Charlie and buy Brian's car. :D

That's what I was thinking.

Welcome back from the dark side Todd.

Month old, located in Portland............http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/3299698618.html

PM Travis aka Daytonayellaz I know he has a good project right up your alley

I like your thinking on going 2nd gen. Now if only I could get you to consider a bird instead of the camaro :yes:

Good luck on your hunt, Todd

Thanks for the leads so far guys. I'm going to stay patient and find the right car.

What level of base are you looking for......one that's been frame-off or one that needs to be? Lightly, medium, or heavily modded? I'm guessing either it's going to ground zero with heavy emphasis on track performance and a few more amenities than Brian's?

Whats the plan? Nice Painted roller, call DSE and order every 2nd Gen part from them and drop in a nice LS motor/T56 Magnum :unibrow:

Here's a few for sale: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/classi...ds&name=&=&sl=

PM sent.

In an ideal world, I'm looking for a car with decent paint and a fairly clean bottom side. I want to modify it from that platform on a budget. This car will be nothing like my last car or Brians. It will be a bolt on car with performance being my number 1 priority. I don't give a crap about billet hood hinges, subwoofers, AC, tail lights, perfect paint, leather seats, etc...:unibrow: It will be a warrior with the purpose to go fast reliably with the least amount of maintenence possible.

Big block 4 speed presentable gray paint.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/3388210031.html

So an LS based super light no nonsense 2nd Gen,,,, Hum I think you know someone making all that possible with Carbon and composites LOL.... What you may not know is it'll all be available in the form of a round tail light Camaro sooner than you might imagine bud...

:yes: :thumbsup: I'm thinking something a little more flamboyent this time around. Otherwise, right on the money.

Yep, no nonsense and as light weight as possible. Still may end up with a small block depending on the car. Composites would be great but won't be in the intial plan due to cost. I'm trying to do this and get myself in a financial position similar to you around the same age. :cheers:

I like this car but it has to much overspray to be worth a bid or trip to IL.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Z28-C...orcev4exp=true

Check Craigslist in Inland Empire... There is quite a few.

Todd that car is not far from me at all if you need it check out?? PM if want me to take a looksy??

I like the plan and 2nd gens. Good luck finding the right car. :thumbsup:

Dude. Warriors don't give a fock about overspray. :lol:

This one has been for sale for quite a while
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/3372400627.html


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http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/3415784386.html

We all know how much slower cars with over spray are :lol:

I'm just thinking if you can't even tape it off, how half assed is the whole car. The apple usually doesn't fall far from the tree.

Thanks for the offer Rick. :cheers:

You've been around the block and know what to look for.

So what's the motor plan if you had to decide today? I know you don't wanna go LS deep in your heart but were considering it... :faint:

Todd,

Contact Jay (JAMES113) he's got a line on a very clean car that might work for you.

Took you long enough. :lol:

Really depends on the car and what is reusable. It won't be a Nascar setup. ha ha Think budget....

:cheers:

It just looks sloppy to me and I agree on the undercarriage. Seems like it's been covered up. Now, I don't expect perfection in this price range but I do want a solid car.

Get your lazy ass over to the SAC craigslist!! Theres a '73 pro street already painted and caged with a 13:1 small block and fuel cell for $9500. Sell all the pro street crap off of it and your half way there.

Post it.

Ever price out a cage install? As far as looking at the body he has plenty of buds up here to take a look. If the body is rust free and the paint is good at that price he is ahead of the game. Lexan is a bonus ;)

Todd,

I'm going to offer a different perspective, one you've probably already considered, but I'm sometimes a master at stating the obvious... :)

Have you considered that achieving your goal stated above that the 2nd gen platform may not be your best choice, especially given your desired price range? Are you absolutely set on doing this with an older musclecar instead of considering a newer platform? If 'yes' because of wanting to participate in GoodGuys or other similar type events, then I completely understand...

Understand that these thoughts are coming from a second gen lover... :) But being very honest about the planned use of the car, you could buy an 02-04 Z06 for around your price range and have a heck of a lot better platform from which to build a performance car (if you shop around, you may even find one with track mods, although at likely a little higher price point). I know, it's not a musclecar, and it's not as cool to run fast in a newer car, but unless you are Mark Steilow, or having a car built at one of the high-end builders, you'll likely never get close to the performance with a low-budget / bolt-on second gen.

I've struggled with this same decision: to buy a newer platform and just drive it vs. buying a musclecar and have to keep adding parts to tweak it. It's a decision that I'm still rethinking given my current situation of not having a place to work on the car (your situation is different).

I know it's somewhat sacrilege to suggest the above here on Lat-G, but it really is something to consider...

Good luck either way you go!

Car looks like a real turd Gaetano. :lol: I don't have to buy a car today. :cheers:

Bryan, you bring up a very good point and I haven't ruled it out 100%. I just like muscle cars due to their style and simplicity. I've had a 68, 69, and have really grown to appreciate the 2nd gens.