Camaro purchase advice
 

Newb needs advice on purchasing a camaro. Many of you have probably seen my other post in general about the ls1, c4 camaro on ebay. A few of the details are scaring. So the hunt is still on.

Basically, I have found a 69 so called PT. But really it is just bell tech lowered. From the guy says (a dealer) no mini tub, which I wish it had.
So am I better off just finding a nice 69 for 24-27k and doing all the suspension myself, or buy something like this for 38.5.
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/...ro/373566.html

I dont have time for ANY body work, interior, etc. I need the car to be complete and fresh. I just want to do minor mods as I go.

Did any of this even make sense?

My suggestion is to find a nice clean car in the color you like, motor you like, and make the changes you want, suspension, brakes, add A/C, Fuel injection, Pulleys, etc. You have to put the value of basically any nice painted, complete running car at $25K since it cost $20K to do just sheetmetal and paint.

Feel free to ask us for opinions on anything you may find.

As for the car you link to, Uh NO! Looks like a rough piece, old motor, production wheels,

I would rather see you find something closer to stock and put your suspension, your brakes, your wheels, instead of paying for someones elses idea, unless it is your dream car, then pay up!

If I were you I would find a nice Camaro body minus paint, drivetrain, and suspension. Unless you find one that you know the history on. For me it seemed that most of the parts on my car ended up having some sort of problem or needed replacing anyway. You don't want to pay for someone elses problems. Also, once I got under the paint I found a lot of issues I didn't know existed

I know of 2 camaros, a 69 and a 67 that have perfect sheet metal. The 67 is even in bare steel so you can see how nice the body really is. I'm confident the 69 is just as nice. Both cars have been worked on by professionals, have been mini tubed, wheels and possibly some suspension parts.

Send me a PM if your interested and I will give a number to call. The shop who worked on them may be able to finish them for you.

I know of a Nova that has advantage everything (except being a camaro, ;) ) over that car for $10k less, :thumbsup: .

https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=8441

Reckley, PM on its way. where is this shop located?

And that is one sick Nova. If I was going Nova, I'd have to do a 66. But Im stuck on the 69 camaro.

Oh, and thanks a ton! These are the exact things I need to know and hear! A couple of years ago I was on another chevy truck forum, and you guys are heads above that! Thanks!

Jason, you have PM.

There is a member on this board that has a sick Nova for sale and for less money , in the classifieds right here on this site .. Looks like an old 1985ish tpi motor in that car... whatever you do , if the car is not local do not buy anything sight un seen. If the car is in another area try and post on the forum and see if you can get a member here to go look at a any prospect you may be considering . Pictures can be very decieving and peoples descriptions of their own cars can be quite differnet from what your opinion may be of the same car if yo were looking at it in person.

Reckley is the man. Someone buy him a steak and beer. We talked today and he hooked me up with a very reputable shop who has a beautiful 69 roller. I am sleeping on it over the weekend, but probably be purchasing Monday. Then the project will begin. Body/chassis will be complete (minus paint). So I will be seeking a LS1/LS2/LS7 (dreaming). I would also like T56. I will need many, many parts. I will keep you updated and post pics once something is really done, if I do it.

I could not have done it without you guys. Thanks so much for your patience and help. I hope it works out:thumbsup:

Glad I could help :thumbsup: