i just bought an 84 camaro knowing it would be a project car, it doesnt have a fuel pump so i know it wont start but i atleast want to hear the motor crank over, so i hooked up a battery to it and tried to crank it over but all the light in the interior turn completly off and the belts move just a little bit please help!

 

Before spending money or time in changing parts, make sure that you can turn the engine by hand. Remove all spark plugs and squirt some WD40 in each spark plug hole. Put transmission in neutral. Use a breaker bar and socket on the bolt holding the front damper, and turn it clockwise. It should turn without too much effort. If it is difficult to turn, or not turn at all, the engine has problems, especially if water comes out the plug holes.

 

ok so i took all the plugs out and everything and turned the damper. the engine does turn over. so now i puzzled on why all the lights in the interior turn off and the belts and damper do move a little but then stop. its almost like there isnt enough ampage but its a new battery

 

The lights going off indicates that the starter is drawing more current than the battery or the electrical system can provide. Make sure all battery cables connectors are clean an tight, including the ground cables. You just may have a bad starter, you can remove and have it tested at most auto parts shops.