My Diamond in the rough

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Old 02-24-2011, 05:36 PM
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Here is my 1983 Chevy Camaro that is in the process of being fixed.
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Old 02-24-2011, 05:46 PM
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cool, what ya got planned to do first?
 
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Old 02-24-2011, 05:49 PM
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Get ir running better than it is then a nice overhall of the interior and body then taking it to the local dragstrip.
 
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Old 02-24-2011, 06:08 PM
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is it 350 or 305? wish i had a track closer.
 
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Old 02-24-2011, 06:50 PM
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A 350
 
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Old 02-24-2011, 07:17 PM
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So someone has already done a swap then, so more likely just a rebuild and build up?
 
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Old 02-24-2011, 07:31 PM
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Yep just needs some tinkering then a sanding and paint and i'm going to bye some new tires for it and ideas for color?
 
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Old 02-24-2011, 08:31 PM
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flat black is good for racing
 
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Old 02-24-2011, 11:34 PM
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I would be happy with Black or a Midnight Blue.
 
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Old 02-25-2011, 07:57 AM
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That sounds like a kiss of death.....

None of these cars that are pushing the 30 year mark just need a "sanding and paint". Even on the ones without rotted areas still need extensive bodywork to look even half way decent.

Plus, you need to be sure what you bought is a solid 350. you sound confident there was a swap done, what leads you to believe that it is indeed a 350? Best of luck on getting it to where you want it. I'm 2 years deep into mine and still not done.
 


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