Ok so I worked out a deal and got rid of my 1978 camaro that I had tore all apart to start restoring it. I ended up with a 1972 Camaro that is already a basket case but I wanted a early 2nd gen more than the 78. I got it home and in the garage and kind of sorted out what I have. I did make it to a local swap meet a week or two ago and picked up some parts that I knew it needed. The car has been mine for about a month but things were not working out to get it home. I already have new floor boards both sides, Front bumper, big block headers, brand new back window, new black non-ac dash pad, and a good start on the 4 speed parts. The Car has had new rear quarters put on both sides and a new rear tail panel. I have a set of old rally wheels I am going to put on it. Also planning on putting my 454 with a 4 speed. I know the car needs some work on the rear frame rails, a little work on the steel dash part. but I have a good friend that has a fabrication shop that I can use to make all the stuff it needs. Enough with the words Ill show you guys some pictures. This will be a slow road to recovery for this early 2nd gen.

 

Looks like a good start. Don't give up. You need a new screen name now.

 

lol Right. Good project.

 

Yep, good car! You can change from 78 Junker to 72 keeper!

 

wow thats def a project but then again so is mine ! Goodluck and keep posting updates!

 

How do I change my screen name now that I don't have the 78. It will be a little bit before I actually get to start working on the camaro because I am in the middle of another project that I have going on. Once my 95 blazer with a 350 is done It is just a basic motor swap which is half way done now so it won't be long before its ready to run and drive then I will be starting to work on the camaro.

 

sweet, everyone is getting one but me lol. i wish i could find a early 2nd around me. as for the screen name, there should be a forum issues section or something or PM a Mod?

 

Don't feel bad,you aren't the only one haha.I'd love to get an early one,but the only ones that pop up around here are either way to far gone to even attempt to restore or they are in decent shape and the seller wants way high crazy prices.

78_junker,looks like you got a nice project ahead of you.Looks like there will be alot of work to do,but in the end you will have one hell of a car.

 

There's one on Fleabay that's right near me, but I've never seen it at any shows. A BBC 454 car, with what seems like most of the mechanical done. Looks rust free and just some interior and paint work left. Price to "buy it now" is $8500, and I can't believe it's still an open auction at that price!
Chevrolet : Camaro | eBay

 

Looks like a good project!