Classics

snizzle · 02-10-2013, 10:13 AM

Any recommendations on finding a project car? I'd love to own a '69 Camaro (I know, who doesn't) one day as a project car. I'm not interested in a complete ground up restoration but perhaps something in between I could drive off and later wedge a crate motor in.

For those that own classics, how did you find it?

DesertCamaro · 02-10-2013, 03:58 PM

Craigslist. Keep an eye out for cars that have been on there for weeks, people will be willing to deal. My last project, a '69 Mustang Fastback, guy wanted 7500 for a non-running car. I offered him 3000 and walked away. He called me two days later said I could have it for 3500.

Drove home, threw a battery in it and it fired right up, purred like a kitten after a carb rebuild.

shank0668 · 02-10-2013, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertCamaro

Craigslist. Keep an eye out for cars that have been on there for weeks, people will be willing to deal. My last project, a '69 Mustang Fastback, guy wanted 7500 for a non-running car. I offered him 3000 and walked away. He called me two days later said I could have it for 3500.

Drove home, threw a battery in it and it fired right up, purred like a kitten after a carb rebuild.

craigslist, and other forums more focused on older Camaro's

MikeSVX · 02-10-2013, 06:57 PM

Look for and old 307 or 6 cylinder car. They're cheaper then a Z car or SS. Especially if your going to retro mod it. No point in paying for a more exsperience model if your going to change the stuff that makes it more valuable then the base model.

Bhobbs · 02-10-2013, 08:49 PM

I paid $3k for my 70 Chevelle at the Pomona Swap Meet and drove it home. I drove it for a few years before the engine gave out. Now I'm doing a full restoration on it. You can see pics in my album.

LOWDOWN · 02-11-2013, 10:51 AM

"Street for Cheap"?

1978 - '88 GM A/G-body: Malibu, LeMans, Cutlass, Regal

1) Cheap - practically giveaways in original form ("specials" excluded)
2) Plentiful - they're everywhere where salt hasn't destroyed them
3) Still relatively "undiscovered"
4) OEM parts, even from other GM models
5) Aftermarket support for suspension, brakes, powertrain - everything you need 'n more
6) Full frame but relatively light - sturdy cars that take abuse
7) Anything a GN/GNX can do, you can create better...

02-10-2013, 10:13 AM	#1
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,419	Classics Any recommendations on finding a project car? I'd love to own a '69 Camaro (I know, who doesn't) one day as a project car. I'm not interested in a complete ground up restoration but perhaps something in between I could drive off and later wedge a crate motor in. For those that own classics, how did you find it? __________________ 2012 2SS 45th AE LS3 M6 Borla ATAK Catback Kooks Stepped LT Headers CAI Intake Hexvents VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body RX Catch Can Hurst Short Throw Shifter Pfadt ZL-Spec Stage 3 Suspension Forgestar F14 Tuned by Frost

02-10-2013, 03:58 PM	#2
DesertCamaro Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 785	Craigslist. Keep an eye out for cars that have been on there for weeks, people will be willing to deal. My last project, a '69 Mustang Fastback, guy wanted 7500 for a non-running car. I offered him 3000 and walked away. He called me two days later said I could have it for 3500. Drove home, threw a battery in it and it fired right up, purred like a kitten after a carb rebuild.

02-10-2013, 06:57 PM	#4
MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	Look for and old 307 or 6 cylinder car. They're cheaper then a Z car or SS. Especially if your going to retro mod it. No point in paying for a more exsperience model if your going to change the stuff that makes it more valuable then the base model.

02-10-2013, 08:49 PM	#5
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	I paid $3k for my 70 Chevelle at the Pomona Swap Meet and drove it home. I drove it for a few years before the engine gave out. Now I'm doing a full restoration on it. You can see pics in my album.

02-11-2013, 10:51 AM	#6
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	"Street for Cheap"? 1978 - '88 GM A/G-body: Malibu, LeMans, Cutlass, Regal 1) Cheap - practically giveaways in original form ("specials" excluded) 2) Plentiful - they're everywhere where salt hasn't destroyed them 3) Still relatively "undiscovered" 4) OEM parts, even from other GM models 5) Aftermarket support for suspension, brakes, powertrain - everything you need 'n more 6) Full frame but relatively light - sturdy cars that take abuse 7) Anything a GN/GNX can do, you can create better...