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04-05-2009, 01:31:02 AM
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Location: St.Thomas,ON
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1980 Camaro restoration
hey there i just bought my camaro for $300 with no motor or trans.it needs new floor pans and trunk pan i am doing all the work with a friend except the little bit of body work it needs and a new paint job.here it is i have been gutting it to get it ready for the body shop im refurbishing the interior in black and probably painting the car the red orange colour.i will keep posting pics with explanations as i go along in this project.
Last edited by 80_camaro : 04-07-2009 at 11:14:34 PM.
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04-05-2009, 01:32:54 AM
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and a few more to get started
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04-05-2009, 10:56:32 AM
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Lifetime Gold Member
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Location: Maryville, Tennessee, Blount
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Welcome to the 2nd gen site. I think you will soon become addicted like the rest of us. There are all kinds of tips and answers to restore issues here. I look forward to seeing your progress - enjoy.
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04-05-2009, 09:22:19 PM
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Welcome to our humble abode. Looks like a good project. Pics are everything here.
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04-05-2009, 09:24:38 PM
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The Powder Coater
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Crestwood IL.
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Welcome, looks like a good project. Great price.
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04-05-2009, 09:57:31 PM
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Welcome to the board and Grats on your Camaro!
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04-05-2009, 10:38:04 PM
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thanks everyone glad to be here im going over to my parents garage where the car is to gut more of it like brake lines fuel lines etc ill take more pics and post them up tomorrow night.
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04-06-2009, 12:15:50 AM
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Welcome, Looks like a great project. Keep us posted.
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04-06-2009, 10:52:04 PM
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forgot my camera but i thought id update i got most of the brake lines out of the car and took out the fuel line and dropped the gas tank out today thats the progress so far...this weekend should be the removal of the brake booster and cylinder and the rest of the lines and if there's time start removing body panels like fenders and hood.
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04-07-2009, 10:39:53 PM
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04-07-2009, 10:47:41 PM
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just one more outside pic untill i take more friday!
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04-07-2009, 11:49:22 PM
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Mr. Swap Meet & Administrator
Join Date: Dec 1999
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Um.... I'd SERIOUSLY check out the rear subframe/framerails. If the floor is that bad, it may end up being cheaper to strip that Camaro and get a better shell. JMHO...
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04-08-2009, 01:12:24 PM
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welcome to the site... good luck on your project!
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04-08-2009, 01:33:12 PM
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welcome buddy,looks like your gonna have alot of fun there....
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04-08-2009, 09:22:46 PM
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fortunately enough the subframe and frame rails are in solid condition could use some cleaning up and some fresh paint to make it clean looking again but there not rotted or breaking ...its just the floor pans are nasty im ordering them ina week or so and me and a friend are welding them in
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