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Sep 7 2015, 11:06 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 15,437 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
We went to a car show at Cabela's this weekend and my wife fell in love with a 69 Camaro with Autometer gauges and a houndstooth interior. It had black valve covers and very "non flashy" engine bits. She really liked the car and decided that it might be a cool car to have. Sadly, prices are fairly insane. I know that Dynacorn makes a reproduction body, but I'm not sure that's the right answer. Oddly, her father has a friend who has been storing one in a climate controlled garage for about 15 years for "someday". Apparently he's been playing with bikes and such and dad thinks he might possibly sell the car (no clue on price or anything).
I don't know that anything will come from it and I'm not actually sure I can afford to put one together. But I figured I'd ask for general information about such a project (who has parts, etc). I'd likely do more of a restomod/pro touring setup if I were to do it. I guess I have a complete C4 suspension in my garage (attached to a C4). I have a nice small block and the EFI kit that I could move over (though LSx power might be a cheaper way to go). I've always wanted one, but I suspect it will turn into a never ending project (buying one that's "done" is too crazy expensive) and a huge pile of cash that should have gone into a house with a larger garage....but I thought I'd start a conversation to see what I might learn. |
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Sep 8 2015, 12:09 PM
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Member ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 239 Joined: 18-July 04 From: Columbus, Ohio Member No.: 410 |
Buy an already finished car - it's a lot cheaper than trying to build / rebuild one.
Ask me how I know..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) This post has been edited by bubba353z: Sep 8 2015, 12:10 PM |
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trackbird So...my wife wants a 69 Camaro... Sep 7 2015, 11:06 PM
Lonnie QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 7 2015, 07:06 PM) ... Sep 8 2015, 02:18 AM
trackbird QUOTE (Lonnie @ Sep 7 2015, 10:18 PM) QUO... Sep 9 2015, 10:18 PM
NOT A TA I build cars like this for people. It's cheape... Sep 8 2015, 02:27 AM
CrashTestDummy QUOTE (bubba353z @ Sep 8 2015, 07:09 AM) ... Sep 8 2015, 01:02 PM
bubba353z QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ Sep 8 2015, 09:02... Sep 8 2015, 08:30 PM
CrashTestDummy QUOTE (bubba353z @ Sep 8 2015, 03:30 PM) ... Sep 9 2015, 12:22 PM
79T/A My father and I have done the restoration thing, s... Sep 10 2015, 01:03 AM
Beach Cruiser I built mine, and it takes a lot of time! Luc... Sep 10 2015, 01:27 PM
BumpaD_Z28 I don't know you personaly, but I have seen a ... Sep 11 2015, 05:27 AM
trackbird QUOTE (BumpaD_Z28 @ Sep 11 2015, 01:27 AM... Sep 11 2015, 12:24 PM
mikedamageinc Kevin, your sig says it all! You're not ne... Sep 11 2015, 10:34 AM
robz71lm7 Dibs on the '69 when you sell it.
Just kiddin... Sep 11 2015, 09:39 PM
BumpaD_Z28 Im glad you understood where I was going with my c... Sep 14 2015, 10:27 PM
trackbird QUOTE (BumpaD_Z28 @ Sep 14 2015, 06:27 PM... Sep 15 2015, 01:25 AM
CrashTestDummy Probably a burnt plug wire, not that I've seen... Sep 15 2015, 02:25 AM![]() ![]() |
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