Hello Camaro forum members,

I've been a Ford guy for a long time, but now my 14 year old daughter and I are going to restore a 71 Camaro together. It's pretty cool, this is my favorite Camaro body style. It's also cool that is interested in cars. I have 2 older kids, 17 year old son, not interested at all in old cars, doesn't want to spend any time or effort restoring something old. My other daughter, 15, has been restoring a 66 Mustang with me for the past 1.5 years. We're almost done with it.

Any tips from anyone in general regarding working on this old Camaro? We're pretty much starting from scratch (no motor or tranny, interior has been removed, etc). One thing I definitely like is that the front subframe just onbolts, will make it a lot easier I think.

John M
Raleigh NC

 

nice pick i like that body style my self if u want a new motor go to jasper or gm if u want somthing used go for the 70's LT1 v8 thats what came in them and a trans go with a gm turbo 350

 

Im bettin the more you get into restoring that 71, you become a chevy guy

 

Welcome to the forums, post some picks of both car's when you have time. One tip, Keep the Camaro away from the stang, It'll eat the ford alive.

 

yeah.. I wouldnt mind seeing both of them either.. I used to hate mustangs but now I kinda like them, but never as much as a Camaro.. and like you said, it would eat that mustang alive..i find that hilarious since I have even heard mustang fans say that..