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Old 09-17-2011, 08:56 PM
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Hello Camaro lovers....

Lifelong Camaro owner here.

First one, a 71 SS bought in 1976..

Present 71 Z/28 owned since 1983..

In for a complete High Tech resto as I write this.....

I am so pumped up.......
 
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Old 09-17-2011, 09:12 PM
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Welcome. After about ten posts you can post up some pics.
 
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Old 09-17-2011, 10:02 PM
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77 Nomad...Saw your build thread...Nice work in progress.

Thanks for the project thread.I will post soon.

I have a numbers matching 71 Z/28.

I am doing to much to list ...Only the LT-1 w/20k miles on it , is being left alone.

Oh and the 1985 Paint Job still looks good. Rebuilding the close ratio M-21 and 3.73 Rearend.

Everything else is going High Tech 2011.

I am so exicted that I cannot take it.. At 51, this is part of my bucket list in life.

One more round with my 1971 Z/28......

It has sat for 10 years waiting for this. I should be on the road by Christmas.

New complete exhaust. New quick ratio power steering, new suspension,bars,springs,highend A-arms,4 wheel discs, subframe connectors,exhaust,ignition,cooling system,interior with carpet and new racing seats. 18" rims and tires. Rebuilding the tranny, and rearend. Engine is strong. The pulley setup,Ignition and electric fan should give me a little more power but the steering, brakes and handling should be just crazy.

should be a few weeks before I post the teardown.

Again,your Car is going to be crazy sweet when you are done.
 
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Old 09-18-2011, 12:15 AM
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Sounds like were headed down the same road. Good luck.
 
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Old 09-18-2011, 08:10 AM
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Sounds like your going to have a very cool car when done,the 71's are very cool cars to start with,but with all the upgrades it should be really nice.By the way welcome to the forum.
 
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Old 09-18-2011, 08:14 AM
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Sounds like a great car that's going to be even better! I've got a '71 SS that's been mine since 1973. Welcome to the forum! Looking forward to seeing your project build.
 
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Old 09-18-2011, 01:11 PM
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Nomad, BM and BigBlock. Thanks for the welcome..

OMG....Big Block... And Factory installed 427.......Rare as can be.....

I have never run into someone that owned a Camaro longer than me.

Well done. we have a common bond. Long time owners...

Yes boyz, i am so excited. You will see the build soon..

Pictures in a few weeks for sure.

Thanks for the welcome.
 

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Old 09-18-2011, 05:46 PM
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No, mine is not a factory installed 427, it had the swap done at the dealership when new.
 
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Old 09-18-2011, 06:02 PM
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That is still very Rare ala Baldwin Camaros, ect.... Still very classic and desirable Car.

And you have made many memories in a car you have had that long.

427 in a Camaro is sweet.....
 
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Old 09-18-2011, 06:33 PM
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I'm sure you also have in the many years you've owned your's!
 


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