[trackbird]

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.

[Lonnie]

We went to a car show at Cabela's this weekend

The one in WV?
I was there with my 91 Firebird.

Can't help you with any advice on the Camaro build other than the always take much longer to build & cost much more than you originally think they will.

[trackbird]

We went to a car show at Cabela's this weekend

The one in WV?
I was there with my 91 Firebird.

Can't help you with any advice on the Camaro build other than the always take much longer to build & cost much more than you originally think they will.

I was at the show at Cabelas in Ohio.

Looking at prices, I don't see any practical way to decide to buy a finished one. I think the cheapest thing I found with paint on it that might be decent in person was about $29K. It is probably still far cheaper than building one. But I thought I'd bounce it around.

I did find a 68 locally with a "roller 350", 5500 stall and a powerglide for about $12k. He says the body hasn't been cut for clearance. I could sell off the drag parts and look into something like that (though I'd like the 69....but so does everyone, hence the prices).

On the other hand, the president of the local Corvette club has an Atomic Orange C6 for sale for a decent price. Maybe I should unload mine and just buy it.

Yea, Bubba353z has known me a while. I sold him my engine and then bought his 92 Camaro (the Teal Terror). We've been doing this together for a long time.