First Camaro! 80 Z28!!

BrocketRocket · 01-30-2012, 01:13:55 AM

Hey guys! i recently just bought my first camaro, its an 1980 Camaro Z28 that has a brand new crate 350 with a factory 4 spd. This is going to be a car my dad and i fix up together. Looking forward to being on this forum and getting some advice from you camaro guys! thanks!

here are some pictures from when i just brought it home
i really liked the car because of it having t tops and factory 4 spd, also the new crate 350 rated at 290hp helps as well

more to come as the sanding starts!!

bad436z28 · 01-30-2012, 03:33:42 AM

welcome to the site,nice z28,looks like a solid car,good luck on ur restoration,i think thats awesome ur doing it with ur dad,wish my dad could do that stuff still.

Jukes14 · 01-30-2012, 05:30:08 PM

Looks like a good start, good luck with it and keep at it! I'm 17, and im doing the same thing with my dad. The people on this forum are nothing short of incredible! Very very helpful, full of information!

Blu-By-U 79Z · 01-30-2012, 05:37:24 PM

Welcome to NastyZ28. Love the car. There is somthing i just love about seeing a camaro before the start of the project. Whats up with the hood? Hinges stuck? Spray some wd-40 or penetrating oil on the pivot points in the hinge and that will clear up quickly. -Matt

canadian 79 · 01-30-2012, 06:11:12 PM

Great start,like the color combo and the 4-speed. I see u have 2 Camaros.

JWZ28 · 01-30-2012, 06:19:20 PM

Very cool!! Body looks to be in good shape all things considered. With that new crate engine you'll be able to drive and enjoy while you fix it up

3SLO5 · 01-30-2012, 06:20:37 PM

i would just wash it and drive it. new carpet and seats and good to go .

BrocketRocket · 01-31-2012, 01:14:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-By-U 79Z

Welcome to NastyZ28. Love the car. There is somthing i just love about seeing a camaro before the start of the project. Whats up with the hood? Hinges stuck? Spray some wd-40 or penetrating oil on the pivot points in the hinge and that will clear up quickly. -Matt

i pulled the driver fender off because it had some dents in it, replaced it with better fender

i still might take your advice and spray those hinges, thanks!!

BrocketRocket · 01-31-2012, 01:15:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 3SLO5

i would just wash it and drive it. new carpet and seats and good to go .

haha its too late! already started sanding! ive got new seat skins and foam on the way!

F-Bodypilot · 01-31-2012, 03:32:13 AM

Looks like a good solid starting point. Just what every young guy needs,.... a red Z28 with a 4 gear and T-roof. IMO those GMPP crate 290 HP mills are just aching for a vortec head swap,..... but concentrate on the more important things first. Good luck with your project

JWZ28 · 01-31-2012, 04:05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BrocketRocket

haha its too late! already started sanding! ive got new seat skins and foam on the way!

Drive it anyway

BOYMECHANIC · 01-31-2012, 09:46:02 AM

not the only 2nd gen camaro you own is it

sovain · 01-31-2012, 11:46:10 AM

congrats on the car and welcome to the best/worst addiction of your life other than women.lol

BrocketRocket · 02-01-2012, 01:57:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BOYMECHANIC

not the only 2nd gen camaro you own is it

haha yeah the other 2nd gen is just for parts.. and not many at that. picked it up for $400 bucks.

MalibuSSwagon · 02-01-2012, 02:22:54 AM

Ha this is great, I know your room mate Mikey. The Accord guy, I'm on his forum as well.