New to the forum and thought I'd put my newest Camaro on here... an 1981 Berlinetta (originally a 267ci V-8 car). Someone down the line tried to make it a Z-28 clone. No engine/tranny and the carpet and center console are gone. Its got some minor rust in the usual places, but other than that it seems to be a fairly solid car. Got it for $600 delivered (guy had a rollback). This will be my first build (including the engine when I get one) so any tips/help/advice is greatly appreciated.

 

Welcome, what are your plans, and how is the budget looking?

 

nice find

 

I'm a poor boy so the budget was pretty much spent on the car. This wll be a paycheck to paycheck project. I wasnt planning a frame-off resto... just gonna make a decent daily driver out of it... stock 350/350 turbo, stock int. ect. Maybe just a set of nice wheels. My first build so I'd like to keep it simple. I want it to look good in and out but I'm (at this point) not too concerned with details.

Car was sitting for 2 years that I know of.. you think the wiring under the dash is ok? Thats the part that I'm mostly concerned with. How hard is it to pull the dash and re-wire everything?

 

As long as there was nothing living in the car (mice, Squirrels, ect) to chew it up you should be fine.

good luck and keep us posted as you go

 

HEY HARDTAIL Too bad your car is not a four speed. I've got a clean console and a nice zapper hood for your car and some other parts. Good luck with your project.

Zapper Dan

 

Hey man, You have a picture of that hood

 

Very nice find, im with you a paycheck to paycheck project builder. Goodluck with your venture.

 

This message is for 80RS:

I can't send you a picture right now, give me a couple of weeks. I'll send you a picture of the hood when it was on my car. Remember: it's off my 1979 Z28 - it's not a functional cowl induction hood.

Zapper Dan

 

sure man no problem when ever you get a chance