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I'm new to this forum, but not to building cars. I've built a couple drivers and a 72 El Camino SS for show. Went a bit too far on the Elky and it's almost a trailer queen.
I just bought a 81 Z28. It's been sitting under a car cover for the past 20+ years. But the only rust is on the suspension, surface rust. The sheet metal is like new. I plan to make it a driver. I've discovered show cars are a PITA to keep that way and 'most' other people don't appreciate the effort you've put into the car.
I just bought a 81 Z28. It's been sitting under a car cover for the past 20+ years. But the only rust is on the suspension, surface rust. The sheet metal is like new. I plan to make it a driver. I've discovered show cars are a PITA to keep that way and 'most' other people don't appreciate the effort you've put into the car.
Welcome aboard, sounds like you got yourself a very interesting and exciting project. I'm sure your '81 will be getting only better with all the work you planned on it. Good luck and keep us posted!
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Thanks guys.
Everett mentioned the 'journey'. I've lost interest in my Elky and I think I've discovered why. While I was on the journey of build & restoration, I loved the car. Since it's finished, not so much. I just sold it to a lady who is in love w/ the car. She has a dream of driving it. I just hope she treats it w/ love & respect.
Now it's on to the journey of building & restoring the Z28. When this journey is concluded, we'll see what happens.
Everett mentioned the 'journey'. I've lost interest in my Elky and I think I've discovered why. While I was on the journey of build & restoration, I loved the car. Since it's finished, not so much. I just sold it to a lady who is in love w/ the car. She has a dream of driving it. I just hope she treats it w/ love & respect.
Now it's on to the journey of building & restoring the Z28. When this journey is concluded, we'll see what happens.
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From: troy NH
i started to lose interest in my 95 z28 .so in went outside the box with a carbed 406 ,then went with 98-02 ss look changed the cars looks ,an got about 100 more hp ,stock look was ok ,but after 10 years ,most guys i know would say why dont you get something else ,i am sure i will ,but for now the new look an the feel of the power has not worn off.an each time i replace a 20 year old part it feels so much better to drive,some new front shocks few other things should be good for a few more years,i know what you meen about the work we put into them ,if i go some place an throw up the hood people gather sometimes an ask what is that, a first gen engine in a 4th gen car ,the 81 z28 there nice cars an starting to increace in value too
Last edited by 95 camaro 406; Jun 18, 2017 at 03:06 PM.
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