Project "TQMNSTR"....69 Camaro

[g356gear]

Finally got out to the storage location of the Camaro I picked up in November last fall. The car was originally fully restored in 1989 with a full sub-frame off, interior refresh and re-paint. Originally the car was a 350hp 396 SS. Engine is original heads and intake, but block was replaced with a punched out 454 for driving purposes and the original block is being stored. Z/28 stripes were added in the late 70's and were kept when it was repainted in 1989. Car only has 250 miles since 89. Everything looked really good except a small scrape on the driver rear quarter that happened when it was being moved several years ago. We pulled out the old fuel from the tank, and filled her up with new juice. All the plugs, points, and condenser were replaced because we weren't getting any spark. After that, the car started right up and we ran it for 20min and everything looked good, no leaks at all. All that is left is to go through the brakes, steering, and safety equipment and make sure she is road ready. It's a little dirty from sitting under a cover and has not been washed in the last 20years. It's only been around the block a few times since 89 to blow off the dust. Once I get it home, the Willwood brakes, Prodigy Bar 4-link, sway bars, Hotchkis parts, and Fikse wheels will go on the car. Here are a few pics from yesterday.

[camaro2nv]

Did you ever belong to g35driver?

[XcYZ]

Wow, 250 miles in 20 years... that's crazy.

Love the color.

[g356gear]

Originally Posted by camaro2nv

Did you ever belong to g35driver?

Yep...still have on 07 G35

[g356gear]

Originally Posted by XcYZ

Wow, 250 miles in 20 years... that's crazy.

Love the color.

Thanks very much. Car was basically driven a few times after it was completed and then saw some runs around the block every couple summers to circulate the fluids. Car was stored in a heated garage on jack stands.

[billscamaros]

what's the story with the 442 and the impala? projects to follow on after the camaro?

[89 RS]

Nice...can't wait to see more.

[tones2SS]

WOW!!
Awesome. Please post pics when done with the upgrades.

[g356gear]

Originally Posted by billscamaros

what's the story with the 442 and the impala? projects to follow on after the camaro?

Impala was ordered and bought new by his mother in 1964. It's a 64 Impala SS327 comvertible. 60,000 miles and 100% original except for some regular maintenance items. That car was driven until the mid 70's and then parked in their heated attached garage until about 5 years ago when she passed on. She was 97 years old. The car needs a full teardown because it was never started in over 20 years. It would probably fire but the brake system, fuel system and everything would need to be pulled apart and thoroughly cleaned.

Oldsmobile is a 72 442 W-30 coupe, 39000 miles, original owner from a local dealer in town. That car is fully loaded with every option but A/C. Light yellow color with black stripes and a black interior.

I might be able to aquire them from him eventually, as he is now in his mid 60's, but that is a little ways away. The Impala would need the most work since it hasn't been started in over 20 years. The olds would just need a clean up and a few maintenance items addressed, rebuild the carb, flush the tank, etc.

[jy211]

how much the want for the 64'?