RS/SS - to transform it or keep it stock?

[Den69RS96]

If you decide to start swaping parts, just keep all the orginal parts and store them away. I think an original RS/SS is worth much more with the original parts and a mini tub vs RS/SS with a non mataching drivetrain and aftermarket suspension and mini tub. If you keep the stock parts, they could always be put back on.

[onevoice]

I have had the exact same issue with my 68. My dad bought it new and I have grown up with it. Thats me in the pictures in 1969, and it's hard to tell in the picture, but pop had already swapped for bigger ralley wheels. Showroom floor stock is a fantasy that is attainable, but only if you only want to take it to shows and not spend your time driving. I just figure I will never sell it, so the only one I have to satisfy is me. I did minitub it, and it has big brakes and suspension, and is now solid black.

The bottom line is that a SS isn't a one of a kind car, and as such, it isn't worth a fortune. Not like modding a ZL1 or COPO Camaro. Still, I did limit mods to mostly easy to reverse items in case MY TASTES change in the future and I want to go stock again. Resale be damned.

Wanting to limit cutting was a main reason I went with a g-link rear suspension, it can be removed and leafs put back in and 99.9% of people that look at a camaro, even a resto, won't notice the it or the minitubs

If you don't have tremendous sentimental value in a car, the price differences between modded and stock are a toss up. It gets increasingly hard to get your money out of heavily modded cars, and it is just as hard to get money out of a restoration. The big money isn't going to happen for anything that gets driven regularly, stock or modified.

[Bucketlist2012]

Originally Posted by barraza

I have had the exact same issue with my 68. My dad bought it new and I have grown up with it. Thats me in the pictures in 1969. I just figure I will never sell it, so the only one I have to satisfy is me. I did minitub it, and it has big brakes and suspension, and is now solid black.

The bottom line is that a SS isn't a one of a kind car, and as such, it isn't worth a fortune. Not like modding a ZL1 or COPO Camaro. Still, I did limit mods to mostly easy to reverse items in case MY TASTES change in the future and I want to go stock again. Resale be damned.

Wanting to limit cutting was a main reason I went with a g-link rear suspension, it can be removed and leafs put back in and 99.9% of people that look at a camaro, even a resto, won't notice the it or the minitubs

If you don't have tremendous sentimental value in a car, the price differences between modded and stock are a toss up. It gets increasingly hard to get your money out of heavily modded cars, and it is just as hard to get money out of a restoration. The big money isn't going to happen for anything that gets driven regularly, stock or modified.

Your car is super sweet..I agree, no one should modify a COPO ZL-1 or Yenko, but a Z/28 or an SS, man the fun factor is worth it...

It is personal taste and whatever makes a person happy... I am not one to have an all original restored car unless it is a high end Muscle car, L-88, ect...

[califconstruct]

Originally Posted by barraza

I have had the exact same issue with my 68. My dad bought it new and I have grown up with it. Thats me in the pictures in 1969, and it's hard to tell in the picture, but pop had already swapped for bigger ralley wheels. Showroom floor stock is a fantasy that is attainable, but only if you only want to take it to shows and not spend your time driving. I just figure I will never sell it, so the only one I have to satisfy is me. I did minitub it, and it has big brakes and suspension, and is now solid black.

The bottom line is that a SS isn't a one of a kind car, and as such, it isn't worth a fortune. Not like modding a ZL1 or COPO Camaro. Still, I did limit mods to mostly easy to reverse items in case MY TASTES change in the future and I want to go stock again. Resale be damned.

Wanting to limit cutting was a main reason I went with a g-link rear suspension, it can be removed and leafs put back in and 99.9% of people that look at a camaro, even a resto, won't notice the it or the minitubs

If you don't have tremendous sentimental value in a car, the price differences between modded and stock are a toss up. It gets increasingly hard to get your money out of heavily modded cars, and it is just as hard to get money out of a restoration. The big money isn't going to happen for anything that gets driven regularly, stock or modified.

I like your style. all this feedback, definitely eases the frustration. Thank's

[califconstruct]

Originally Posted by ratman67

if you insist on using the original block stroke it and bore it to a 388, some good heads and hydraulic roller and you can make some good hp and tq....

Some People have told me to not mess with the stock motor. Was thinking of porting and polishing the stock double hump heads, give it a hotter cam, intake and Speed demon carb. What are the liabilities in stroking this 350?

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by 214Chevelle

That's a loaded question. It depends on your taste and style. If you were a senior in high school and a 67 RS/SS was your first car or a car your dad bought back then and you've wanted one ever since then, then you may want to keep it stock. If you're on a budget and the car is nice and it will only take $2k-$3k to get it in top running shape, then keep it stock.

BINGO!!!
Now, if it is NOT COMPLETELY stock, I say build that sucker to pro-tour!