Hey everyone I have the opportunity to purchase a 67 rs 327 with all its paperwork. But it has a lot of rust in different places. Some looks like it could be replaced, i.e. fenders. I was wondering if your combined knowledge could let me know if a beginner should or even could take this on. Sorry that some pics are sideways, cant fix them. Any and all opinions appreciated.

 

You have to assume that what you can't see will be even worse than what you can see...
unless you are a body man or have a wad of cash... I would walk away.

 

Nice enough Camaro, and if you believe she's not, or ever will be overwhelming, go for it.
But, as a beginner, as Thor suggests, run away.
Rear panel rust tells me rear window has never been out as OE weatherstrip had cotton felt in it and common effect is rain would leak through and onto trunk floor.
No butyl tabe in those days.

 

I agree with the above. The rust on top of the front fenders scares me as that is not what I am use to seeing. With a cowl and firewall right there that could be a challenging restoration even for a pro.

Underneath the car is almost always worse then the top.

 

Would it be worth a grand to play around? The parts alone should be worth that. Just thinking out loud.

 

For a grand, it's up to you.

 

That car needs metal work around the rear window, a trunk filler panel, and both front fenders. And, as others have stated, rear window rust-through likely means the trunk floor is rotted. Front fender rust-through likely means the subframe and tulip panels are rotted. Probably more.

To restore it, you would need a place to store/work on it, money for parts, welding skills, and lots and lots of free time. Could you do it? Yes. Should you do it? Totally up to you. ... Most of the people in the hobby started out just like this.

My suggestion, if you can get that car for a grand, buy it and then turn around and sell it on ebay. Take your profit and look for a better car.

 

cant possibly go wrong for $1000. the vin# is worth that.

 

If you're looking for project well that's what it is take your time and obviously they all take money to fix , that's why there projects and not turn keys enjoy the project

 

He wouldnt return any of my emails. I took the risk and sent an offer anyway. Still didnt return my emails and the post has been taken down. So Im on the look out for another project. I just want another first gen. I sold my 68 and regret it. I have kicked myself everyday since I sold it.