I remember it was this exact video i saw about a year or two ago that made me want a third gen camaro as my first car. and here i am today with a 1988 camaro that im currently working on :)
i've got an 88 and I put a rear end from a 1997 banshee firebird with posi and disc brakes also its around 4 inchs wider it gives it a really nice stance and it bolts right in I also have a 86 iroc with a 5.0 tuneport and it came with posi and disc brakes from the factory nice cars and soon they will go up in value I like yours it came out nice and it looks good with no ground effects
i also have a berlinetta!!! but i would like 2 know if u can switch the front bumper 2 a z28 bumper of the same year by the way mine is a 82 plz awnser it would b very helpfull
@abearmuthamutha They will interchange. The only problem is that the later Z28 front fascias (86-92) have ground effects. If you install the 86-92 Z28 fascia without the ground effects, it looks like something is missing. If you install it with the ground effects, then the rest of the car needs the ground effects (in my opinion). You may want to look in to using 82-84 Z28 fascia w/o the ground effects. I think that would look good. I hope this helps.
@0Theblackproject0 Thanks for the compliment. The car was painted with basecoat/clearcoat and was buffed. After the paint fully cured, I hit a few spots with a Porter Cable 7424 DA buffer and applied Zaino show car polish.
@0Theblackproject0 Thanks for the compliment. It is base coat/clear coat and it was buffed out. I have also buffed individual spots with a Porter Cable 7424 DA buffer and have applied Zaino show car polish to it.
@kennyv220 Do it right...not right now. :) Do your research and don't cut corners for the sake of time. If you can find someone near you that is experience with the 82-92 F-bodies and is willing to mentor you, that would help a lot also.
@jimP71 It actually is in this same shape. She drives it a couple of times/month during the summer and it stays under a car cover in the garage the rest of the time. It took her a little while to get comfortable driving it again, but she does well now.
Its nice to see a berlinetta every once in a while and this is probably the nicest one i've seen looks great, like the picture @ 3:27 paint looks good
@thestewie521 It is a professional grade seam sealer...sorry, I do not know what brand it is. I have used something similar from The Eastwood Company with good results.
@thestewie521 Yes, SLP Hyper Black ZR1's. My wife is really happy with them. As far as the power seat goes, I just ran one fused power wire to it and installed a Radio Shack male/female connector for ease of removal.
Me and my uncle built a 1984 Z28 from the ground up last year and next month were putting in a 355 small block along with alot of engine upgrades to take it from 210HP to 485HP. Good job on the rebuild
It took about 3 months of non-stop work to get it 80% finished (replace worn suspension components, interior replacement, body work and paint). The last 20% (install weatherstripping, install upgraded brakes, replace exhaust, engine, etc...) is taking about 3 years! Ha!
@airsoftsoldier101 They are out of a 4th gen Camaro (1993-2002). It is a direct bolt in. The only modification I had to do was run a 12V wire for the power seat on the driver's side.
wow man. this is exactly what i wanna do to mine, except im gunna two tone the paint with dark blue and black. i have an 82, its my first car and i bought it from the original owner with 82,500 miles.
Great job man. I got a 1995 Firebird 3.4 I'm gonna restore. Gonna try to make a Formula WS6 Clone out of it. I already got the taillights and the decals.
obiously your wife didn't need any transformation since we have to wait until almost the endof the clip to see her (LOL) would love to see her fire it up and drive it.
@brib333 Ha ha! If it was any other 85 Camaro, the answer would be "no". However, this was my wife's first car and seeing her reaction after she saw it, the answer is "Absolutely".
wow! It's hard to believe that the car at the beginning of the video, is still the same car at the end of the video. you did an amazing job. That car should be your pride and joy! You stripped the insides and then made them awesome. Plus is was all rusty and old, then you made it pretty and shiny! Man, you did awesome!
@mikewashere01 It is called seam sealer. I don't recall what brand was used on this car, but I have used the seam sealer from The Eastwood Co with good results
Nice looking camaro wow i have 85 berlinetta that i am working right now how much did u spend on fix it up and how much was the paint job i want to painted black aswell mine came with 2.8L V6 ill be replacing it 305 or a 350 later down the line i am on a bugget right sucks i all this bills to pay first
i have an 83 z28 i need to do a lot to it..basically what you did to this car. i can't seem to find good t-tops though. Mine have the small hooks and not the spikes/rods on the locking mechanism..i was wondering if you know if they make them anymore?
I'd never forget this particular model, I owned a 1984, but in red color, is amazing that it has the same interior as mine did. That car had an awesome power, but unfortunably I sold it when I joined the Army.
I got a question. I have a '92 Camaro RS and my transmission is not changing into second gear. Is it better to have the transmission rebuilt or just by a new one?
@king4916 Obviously, a rebuild should be cheaper than a new transmission. If you just want a stock replacement and you can find a reputable shop that provides a warranty, I would try that.
@dhart1977 Hey what's up? I've gotten it rebuilt and it drives great. I appreciate the comment. I didn't want to spend that much ( $1200 ) but it's worth it.
Can Anyone Tell Me How Hard it is to take off the Front Bumper Cover ??? I Have a 91 Camaro RS And im wanting to replace the front bumper and im not sure on how to take it off?
@CharlieLUVSChevys There is a fiberglass headlight bar that you can see when you open the hood. There are 3 studs attached to the bar on both ends. The studs pass through the bumper cover into the front of each fender. If you lay under the car and look up, you should see these nuts. Loosen these on both sides...there is one that is near the top of the fender and you may have to get to it from the engine compartment. A 1/4" extension and swivel helps. The other bolts should be easily found.
whatnow137 im about to buy a z28 h.o. and im going threw the same thing and i have the same age as you and the car needs alot of work but the engine is bad ass...all this can run you up to 15k over time...but i think it would be worth it..but i suggest you work on the engine first and wurry about the body later...thats my opinion idk if some of you think diffrent
I'm thinking about buying a late 70's or early 80's camaro and restoring it like how you did...do you mind giving a price range on how much it cost you? I'm only 18 so I don't know much about prices of parts etc...and also did you put in a new engine? I didn't see any pics of that. If you did about how much does that cost?
Hey dude I recently acquired my 92 RS. All the support and advice you need is on Thirdgen (.) Org. By the way youtube blocking all website names being typed is fucking stupid.
your crazy!!! dont get me wrong 3rd gen was a great body style but nothing like the raw edge of the 60's and early 70. no other camaro even comes close to those earlier designs. thats y opinion. lol
@trailblazerls Thanks for the compliment. I was originally a Z28 lover, but now have an affinity for the Sport Coupes since there are less on the road. If I can just get a LSX slipped into the engine bay, my wife could have a sleeper. :)
@Metaliica474921 buy!!!!! They are classics at the beginning of 2010! So your's will be worth much more since you under a 100,000 miles and you have the original paint! I have the one too!
@Metaliica474921 there's no way the paints original with no rust, unless it's just really fucked up paint, but I doubt even then there would be no rust. Have a mechanic check it, if it's in all around good shape for 2k with only 83k miles then that sounds like a steal to me.
amazing restoration in and out. I recently bought an 84 IROC i planned on restoring and that pretty much motivated me(and btw i wouldve kept those IROC rims, they were ahmazing.) But yea, My restoration is somewhat of a sad story, so far im in the hole 300 bucks due to a stolen holley 4 barel on my 305. bastards. and im having trouble finding an a/c assembly for the interior.
beautiful car bro. I bought a 95 that was pretty bent out of shape and over the past yaer i've been bringin it back to life. Great job tho. Where are the wheels from?
Thanks for the kind words. I love the idea of bringing vehicles back from the dead and would love to see pics of your 95. The wheels are ZR1 wheels from SLP Engineering.
what did u pay for the car it self?...and after all the repairs and body haul, how much did u invest? it was a great choice to get it back to life, great vid:}
The car was my wife's first car. She bought it in 1994, and it was in good condition at that time. My brother owned the car for the last 5 years. He gave it back to us last year. As far as total cost, I have never totaled it up (I really don't want to know how much we spent), but if someone was wise with their purchases, I think the car could be recreated for around $6500.
The IROC wheels are definitely a nice choice. I decided to replace them due to a couple of reasons: The set I had needed to be refinished and I wanted to upgrade to 17" wheels.
amazing car gotta 86 IROC my self
86IROCZ86 1 week ago
@86IROCZ86 Lucky guy! I really like the IROC's.
brnagn76 1 week ago
I remember it was this exact video i saw about a year or two ago that made me want a third gen camaro as my first car. and here i am today with a 1988 camaro that im currently working on :)
gangstapanda102 1 week ago
@gangstapanda102 That's awesome! I would love to see pictures/video of your car.
brnagn76 1 week ago
@brnagn76 just uploaded a video on my channel :)
gangstapanda102 6 days ago
i've got an 88 and I put a rear end from a 1997 banshee firebird with posi and disc brakes also its around 4 inchs wider it gives it a really nice stance and it bolts right in I also have a 86 iroc with a 5.0 tuneport and it came with posi and disc brakes from the factory nice cars and soon they will go up in value I like yours it came out nice and it looks good with no ground effects
mikono14 1 week ago
Im happy to see sumbody taking a old car n taking car and redoing it to b better
joshmarauder 1 month ago
z28s are one of the coolist designs ever created look like 160 standing still
corghhh 2 months ago
nice i have a 86 berlinetta not bad for $1200 just needs new door pins.
camaroberlinette86 3 months ago
cool rims.
xKubziKxPMIx 3 months ago
Good job man........!!
Diamond08191997 3 months ago
You didnt dump the rear end set-up for a Borg Warner ?
GetsumJ 3 months ago
i also have a berlinetta!!! but i would like 2 know if u can switch the front bumper 2 a z28 bumper of the same year by the way mine is a 82 plz awnser it would b very helpfull
abearmuthamutha 5 months ago
@abearmuthamutha They will interchange. The only problem is that the later Z28 front fascias (86-92) have ground effects. If you install the 86-92 Z28 fascia without the ground effects, it looks like something is missing. If you install it with the ground effects, then the rest of the car needs the ground effects (in my opinion). You may want to look in to using 82-84 Z28 fascia w/o the ground effects. I think that would look good. I hope this helps.
brnagn76 5 months ago
thanx alot!! it was of much help !!! btw great job with the car i wish i can someday make mine look like urs
abearmuthamutha 5 months ago
whats the song?!?
RicerEater1978 6 months ago
@RicerEater1978 It is "Once Knew You" by Jeremy Kay
brnagn76 5 months ago
Was this a base coat clear or single stage paint job?
Was it color buffed as well?
Beautiful Third Gen. :)
0Theblackproject0 6 months ago
@0Theblackproject0 Thanks for the compliment. The car was painted with basecoat/clearcoat and was buffed. After the paint fully cured, I hit a few spots with a Porter Cable 7424 DA buffer and applied Zaino show car polish.
brnagn76 6 months ago
@0Theblackproject0 Thanks for the compliment. It is base coat/clear coat and it was buffed out. I have also buffed individual spots with a Porter Cable 7424 DA buffer and have applied Zaino show car polish to it.
brnagn76 5 months ago
@brnagn76 how much was the restoration? and were those seats out of a newer camaro?
ThisIsTrueHouseMusic 4 months ago
stock rims look better
weeman222333444 6 months ago
i have a 1988 camaro convertible that i am restoring by myself and im 14.....any tips?
kennyv220 7 months ago
@kennyv220 Do it right...not right now. :) Do your research and don't cut corners for the sake of time. If you can find someone near you that is experience with the 82-92 F-bodies and is willing to mentor you, that would help a lot also.
brnagn76 7 months ago
@brnagn76 thanks....
kennyv220 7 months ago
what was that goop like stuff that you used at 2:06 ? and what why did you use it? thanks,
paintballkiller54 7 months ago
@paintballkiller54 its car sealnt...it comes on the car when it comes out of the factory and just reassures the spot welds that were put on to it...
kennyv220 7 months ago
@kennyv220 AH, ok. i was thinking it was some sort of waterproofing.
thanks!
paintballkiller54 7 months ago
Nice restoration man.
Any idea if the 80s models came in stick?
VSnip3rzV 7 months ago
@VSnip3rzV Yes you can. I used to own an 87 Camaro with a 5 speed. It was a blast to drive.
brnagn76 7 months ago
Lucky guy lol
one of my dream..twin turbo Camero
dingodalfy01 8 months ago
Nice looking maro!
foxbody1993ss 8 months ago
awesome car. i got the 85 camaro to
MrBadassandy 8 months ago
Wow, amazing work. I am working on a 83 sport coupe that used to be my cousin's, but it will not be anything close to as good looking as this!
moparmurderer 8 months ago
great restoration! but the $65,000 Q is ..is this car still in this shape now???
jimP71 9 months ago
@jimP71 It actually is in this same shape. She drives it a couple of times/month during the summer and it stays under a car cover in the garage the rest of the time. It took her a little while to get comfortable driving it again, but she does well now.
brnagn76 9 months ago
Its nice to see a berlinetta every once in a while and this is probably the nicest one i've seen looks great, like the picture @ 3:27 paint looks good
nafracsanaeb 9 months ago
I bought a 1985 too when I was in high school. Great slideshow. Makes my wish I would have kept it... Looks good, nice work.
Daveeman 11 months ago
Great job on the rebuild I'm in the process of doing my 1990 camaro check out my video camaroking90. Let me know what you think.
camaroking90 11 months ago
Nice lookin car mate. Real good job.
BoyleZ28 11 months ago
badass pic of the camaro @ 3:11
Camaroboys520 11 months ago
Can you put bigger tires on those slp wheel or are those the biggest? Also what size are they?
thestewie521 1 year ago
Another question for ya. Do you know what kind of sealer they used where the rust was in the back with the new patches?
thestewie521 1 year ago
@thestewie521 It is a professional grade seam sealer...sorry, I do not know what brand it is. I have used something similar from The Eastwood Company with good results.
brnagn76 1 year ago
Thanks for the feedback. Ive have been looking for pics of the slp hyper black wheels.They look great.
thestewie521 1 year ago
Are those slp wheels that you put on Hyper Black or Silver? Also did you only have to run one wire on those seats?
Great Job sweet car!!!!!!!!!!
thestewie521 1 year ago
@thestewie521 Yes, SLP Hyper Black ZR1's. My wife is really happy with them. As far as the power seat goes, I just ran one fused power wire to it and installed a Radio Shack male/female connector for ease of removal.
brnagn76 1 year ago
Are those slp wheels that you put on Hyper Black or Silver? Also did you only have to run one wire on those seats?
Great Job!!!!
thestewie521 1 year ago
Me and my uncle built a 1984 Z28 from the ground up last year and next month were putting in a 355 small block along with alot of engine upgrades to take it from 210HP to 485HP. Good job on the rebuild
1984ZZ28camaro 1 year ago
@1984ZZ28camaro I just checked out a video of your car. Nice work!
brnagn76 1 year ago
nice job, how come you got rid of the iroc rims that were on it orig?
Dusk2600 1 year ago
@Dusk2600 The IROC rims were not original to the car. They were in really, really poor shape and I put them on the car temporarily
brnagn76 1 year ago
awesome job! how did u go about reparing the rust on the roof and hatch?
heavymetaltuba 1 year ago
I would've kept the IROC's instead of the ZR-1's, but still nice
Froggybomb 1 year ago
nice job
217zenki 1 year ago
sooo sexy
dckustom 1 year ago
Now THAT'S love!!
StratoBlaster420 1 year ago
It took about 3 months of non-stop work to get it 80% finished (replace worn suspension components, interior replacement, body work and paint). The last 20% (install weatherstripping, install upgraded brakes, replace exhaust, engine, etc...) is taking about 3 years! Ha!
brnagn76 1 year ago
How long did it take to fully restore?
0Theblackproject0 1 year ago
B E A UTIFUL
CrOw7086 1 year ago
Nice job for a sweet girl....
hummlan1 1 year ago
where did u get those seats
airsoftsoldier101 1 year ago
@airsoftsoldier101 They are out of a 4th gen Camaro (1993-2002). It is a direct bolt in. The only modification I had to do was run a 12V wire for the power seat on the driver's side.
brnagn76 1 year ago
put a cute girl in it atleast
eleventyfive5 1 year ago
Wow. Beautiful job and great video. Really cool car from my generation. I wish I had one.
62view 1 year ago
wow man. this is exactly what i wanna do to mine, except im gunna two tone the paint with dark blue and black. i have an 82, its my first car and i bought it from the original owner with 82,500 miles.
defyingorderssince93 1 year ago
wow its a new car. sweet
weiandblower 1 year ago
Great job man. I got a 1995 Firebird 3.4 I'm gonna restore. Gonna try to make a Formula WS6 Clone out of it. I already got the taillights and the decals.
81TransAmJunkie 1 year ago
@81TransAmJunkie Nice! Don't let anyone tell you that it is not worth it. Do what you like and enjoy it!
brnagn76 1 year ago
How much total?
DodgeTheRam92 1 year ago
obiously your wife didn't need any transformation since we have to wait until almost the endof the clip to see her (LOL) would love to see her fire it up and drive it.
dhw314 1 year ago
mine has rusted right where it did at 2:00 aswell
ericg83z 1 year ago
looks like my camaro paint is stripped getting ready to start the project
uploaded113redone 1 year ago
fucking beautiful!
91blckbrd 1 year ago 5
mid and late 80s cars are all ugly...no exceptions.
MrEdwardLyons 1 year ago
@MrEdwardLyons you cant be any more wrong 80's camaros are the best iroc 's are the way to go
3rd4thgenFbody 1 year ago
@MrEdwardLyons
then go look somewhere else, so this doesn't hurt your tender eyes. LOL
okumahowa 1 year ago
85 Camaro? Was it really worth it?
brib333 1 year ago
@brib333 Ha ha! If it was any other 85 Camaro, the answer would be "no". However, this was my wife's first car and seeing her reaction after she saw it, the answer is "Absolutely".
brnagn76 1 year ago 3
@brib333 What do you mean was it worth it? It's a Camaro. The F-body cars ONLY increase in value.
81TransAmJunkie 1 year ago
@brib333 , READ, it says his wife's first car. Do you still have your first car? I don't and really wish I did. I think it was a cool gift.
Nice Job
JayJay3and8 1 year ago
how much did a dash cost? i think i might have to get 1
87irocz350TPI 1 year ago
@87irocz350TPI The actual dash pad was around $75 used, the cover was around $40 IIRC.
brnagn76 1 year ago
How much did all your fix-ups cost?
m3chan1zr 1 year ago
wat did you do wit da iroc rims???
elmalkriao175 1 year ago
@elmalkriao175 They were sold a long time ago. They were in pretty rough shape.
brnagn76 1 year ago
are those rims on your camaro stock in the beginning photos?? stock right?? i need some ;).
heyman602 1 year ago
@heyman602 Those are stock 1985-1987 IROC-Z wheels.
brnagn76 1 year ago
Third gen Camaro... the last best looking car, Chevy made. These are VERY under rated as far as style! Its a masterpiece!
MrRobGT 1 year ago 13
@MrRobGT I like the way you think!!!!
brnagn76 1 year ago
how much did the body work and paint cost?
vihoodlumiv 1 year ago
wow! It's hard to believe that the car at the beginning of the video, is still the same car at the end of the video. you did an amazing job. That car should be your pride and joy! You stripped the insides and then made them awesome. Plus is was all rusty and old, then you made it pretty and shiny! Man, you did awesome!
wwjoshdew 1 year ago
@wwjoshdew Thanks for the encouraging comments! The car will never be "finished", but it is in much better shape than it was a few years ago!
brnagn76 1 year ago
nice work
trilegdog 1 year ago
nice job, like the rims, nd paint looks really good A+++
vword92 1 year ago
That was some sexy metal work. Mine is currently under construction, so I can appreciate the work you put in. Cheers.
damaxman 1 year ago
that was awesome im looking for a camaro myself, ive always had a fondnes of the early 80s body style, like the one in your video.
kingbrunston 1 year ago
wow perfect song. good to watch a camaro video that doesn't have lip biscuit playing in the backgrond.
BruisedBrains 1 year ago
Love those SLP wheels, They look great on these cars.
CSXRockford 1 year ago
what is that stuff called on 2:08 because i need some for my camaro
mikewashere01 1 year ago
@mikewashere01 It is called seam sealer. I don't recall what brand was used on this car, but I have used the seam sealer from The Eastwood Co with good results
brnagn76 1 year ago
Nice looking camaro wow i have 85 berlinetta that i am working right now how much did u spend on fix it up and how much was the paint job i want to painted black aswell mine came with 2.8L V6 ill be replacing it 305 or a 350 later down the line i am on a bugget right sucks i all this bills to pay first
COBRAKR500 1 year ago
How many inches is that cowl hood? Looks great.
Landshark5000 1 year ago
@Landshark5000 It is a 2.5" cowl hood from Glasstek. I chose it because it mimics the 69 Z28 cowl hood the best.
brnagn76 1 year ago
@brnagn76 Thats what I was guessing. You did a great job with that. Nice
Landshark5000 1 year ago
did she drove barefoot the car too?and what about a barefoot pedal video?;)
TURBOKNIGHTRIDER 1 year ago
i have an 83 z28 i need to do a lot to it..basically what you did to this car. i can't seem to find good t-tops though. Mine have the small hooks and not the spikes/rods on the locking mechanism..i was wondering if you know if they make them anymore?
TXMADEKID 1 year ago
nice restoration!!!
midnitesquirldog 1 year ago
damn i would have kept the IROC rims on :)
DimebagCFH4Life 1 year ago
I'd never forget this particular model, I owned a 1984, but in red color, is amazing that it has the same interior as mine did. That car had an awesome power, but unfortunably I sold it when I joined the Army.
matador5135 1 year ago
@matador5135 Now is the time to buy another one! I have seen some good deals recently...
brnagn76 1 year ago
I got a question. I have a '92 Camaro RS and my transmission is not changing into second gear. Is it better to have the transmission rebuilt or just by a new one?
king4916 1 year ago
@king4916 Obviously, a rebuild should be cheaper than a new transmission. If you just want a stock replacement and you can find a reputable shop that provides a warranty, I would try that.
brnagn76 1 year ago
Thanks man. I'm gonna take your advice and like you said it would be cheaper.
king4916 1 year ago
@king4916 buy a used one
sk8terrandy1 1 year ago
@sk8terrandy1 kinda of hard to not a buy a used 80 camaro dont you think lol
vihoodlumiv 1 year ago
@king4916 Does your tranny have a vacuum advance? That would cause it to not shift out of first. Been awhile since I have dealt with trannys.
dhart1977 1 year ago
@dhart1977 Hey what's up? I've gotten it rebuilt and it drives great. I appreciate the comment. I didn't want to spend that much ( $1200 ) but it's worth it.
king4916 1 year ago
Can Anyone Tell Me How Hard it is to take off the Front Bumper Cover ??? I Have a 91 Camaro RS And im wanting to replace the front bumper and im not sure on how to take it off?
CharlieLUVSChevys 1 year ago
@CharlieLUVSChevys There is a fiberglass headlight bar that you can see when you open the hood. There are 3 studs attached to the bar on both ends. The studs pass through the bumper cover into the front of each fender. If you lay under the car and look up, you should see these nuts. Loosen these on both sides...there is one that is near the top of the fender and you may have to get to it from the engine compartment. A 1/4" extension and swivel helps. The other bolts should be easily found.
brnagn76 1 year ago
ok thanks that helps me out alot
CharlieLUVSChevys 1 year ago
i have a 87 rs. little by little im hookin it up
latinhung23 1 year ago
whatnow137 im about to buy a z28 h.o. and im going threw the same thing and i have the same age as you and the car needs alot of work but the engine is bad ass...all this can run you up to 15k over time...but i think it would be worth it..but i suggest you work on the engine first and wurry about the body later...thats my opinion idk if some of you think diffrent
camilo19201920 1 year ago
Great job!!!!!!
krayziefranco85 1 year ago
I'm thinking about buying a late 70's or early 80's camaro and restoring it like how you did...do you mind giving a price range on how much it cost you? I'm only 18 so I don't know much about prices of parts etc...and also did you put in a new engine? I didn't see any pics of that. If you did about how much does that cost?
whatnow137 1 year ago
Hey dude I recently acquired my 92 RS. All the support and advice you need is on Thirdgen (.) Org. By the way youtube blocking all website names being typed is fucking stupid.
yootoob04 1 year ago
your crazy!!! dont get me wrong 3rd gen was a great body style but nothing like the raw edge of the 60's and early 70. no other camaro even comes close to those earlier designs. thats y opinion. lol
ynnanicolet 1 year ago
damn man. alot of work and money and love put into that car. i'm impressed.
ynnanicolet 1 year ago
probably one of the best videos i have ever seen. very nice work. paint was spectacular. and the song fits perfectly
YenkoCamaro69 2 years ago
NIce Job man!
magic1542 2 years ago
Nice job man im buying a 1988 to restore of my buddy.
silveradoman8063 2 years ago
just watched your vid of this car and might i add, what a cool garage, its huge, and the car has come out very well too!
id love to know how it cost, but you cant put a price on love!
wayne4622 2 years ago
are you in missouri
Irishstud11 2 years ago
I used to be, but have since moved. The car was in Missouri for several years. I had it shipped to the east coast in 2008 and did all the work here.
brnagn76 2 years ago
very nice work, the car looks real clean. out of curiosity how much did the paint cost you?
aleks6989 2 years ago
In my opinon, third gen was when Chevy perfected the Camaro look. I absolutely love mine.
infernalking666 2 years ago
sweet job that looks awesome
murf572 2 years ago
1:48 1:56 Ive got the same rustouts on my car very nice resto on it I like the cowl hood is it a 2'' scoop
86camaromike 2 years ago
@86camaromike That rust is a pain, isn't it?
The hood is a 2" Glasstek hood...it is fiberglass. I would have preferred steel, but could not find one with the same style cowl.
brnagn76 2 years ago
Yeah Still have to fix it my car is about half way restored now its nice to see when these cars are being save instead of junked or torn apart
86camaromike 2 years ago
who are the rims made by and what style?
Wrestling16 2 years ago
ZR1 wheels from SLP Engineering. The part number is 81001.
brnagn76 2 years ago
great story great resto. bet she was excited to see her car again like that. and over I go to that video lol.
laurence265 2 years ago
Very nice. And I have to say that It's nice to see a sport coupe without the Z28 conversion, you just don't see to many of then anymore. Nice job!!
trailblazerls 2 years ago
@trailblazerls Thanks for the compliment. I was originally a Z28 lover, but now have an affinity for the Sport Coupes since there are less on the road. If I can just get a LSX slipped into the engine bay, my wife could have a sleeper. :)
brnagn76 2 years ago
Nice! Very nice! To me, ground effects make them look even better! Good job man!
1acelove 2 years ago
Is 2k for a 1985 camaro sports coupe a good buy , the car has 83xxx miles on it , original paint and no rust ? message me
Metaliica474921 2 years ago
@Metaliica474921 buy!!!!! They are classics at the beginning of 2010! So your's will be worth much more since you under a 100,000 miles and you have the original paint! I have the one too!
1acelove 2 years ago
@Metaliica474921 there's no way the paints original with no rust, unless it's just really fucked up paint, but I doubt even then there would be no rust. Have a mechanic check it, if it's in all around good shape for 2k with only 83k miles then that sounds like a steal to me.
WTMLuis 2 years ago
work of beauty
boyzhood18 2 years ago
very nice job, turned out alot better than mine, but i didnt do bad for my first build ever, paint and all
funnyhoffman 2 years ago
damn gotta give it to ya, black is a hard color to keep clean
8137272424 2 years ago
amazing job bro hay what hood is that exactly?
chicoice321 2 years ago
It is a 2" cowl hood from Glasstek. It was the only hood I found that resembled the 1969 Z28 cowl hood.
brnagn76 2 years ago
absolutely beautiful!!! im in the process of my resto now too and its good to see the whole thing from start to finish.
my383z28 2 years ago
Gotta love Bondo!
STORMAIRSOFT1 2 years ago
amazing restoration in and out. I recently bought an 84 IROC i planned on restoring and that pretty much motivated me(and btw i wouldve kept those IROC rims, they were ahmazing.) But yea, My restoration is somewhat of a sad story, so far im in the hole 300 bucks due to a stolen holley 4 barel on my 305. bastards. and im having trouble finding an a/c assembly for the interior.
MrTrapMan 2 years ago
84 IROC? They didn't start making em until '85... do you mean 84 Z28?
Artyfil 2 years ago
i meant z28. yea i know, im convertin the body. gonna be a pain...but its worth it.
MrTrapMan 2 years ago
very nice restotation man must cost you an arm and a leg !!!!!!
buggymak 2 years ago
lol what a mess my dash is all outa mine i have a 86 tho and center and stuff its a mess lol engen wont run tho
camarofix 2 years ago
what kind of motor you put in when it was done
wagos34 2 years ago
beautiful car bro. I bought a 95 that was pretty bent out of shape and over the past yaer i've been bringin it back to life. Great job tho. Where are the wheels from?
quiksixx95 2 years ago
Thanks for the kind words. I love the idea of bringing vehicles back from the dead and would love to see pics of your 95. The wheels are ZR1 wheels from SLP Engineering.
brnagn76 2 years ago
wow i think im gana cry sick man
nice
aveenoart 2 years ago
Thats a sick ass transformation good job!
ProjektWhiplash 2 years ago
this camaro is gorgeous great job man i recently bought an 84 z28 i was wondering if you could give me some pointers
fiik420 2 years ago
An 84 Z28 is a really neat car. I would love to help. I will send you a message.
brnagn76 2 years ago
nice, but black isn't very original
drtriderktm 2 years ago
dude i respect opinions but my opinion is that black is the best color for any 2nd gen camaro
abearmuthamutha 2 years ago
beautiful resto. Good work.
darter1075 2 years ago
thats a nice ride, good job on the transformation. i find it really easy to reform older cars...
mamicitarita 2 years ago
Great job! the paint looks awesome...
horedness12 2 years ago
waw good job man i have a 85 camaro in the works myself the hard top model.i would love to get some advice on how i should restore my camaro =D
alternategamer 2 years ago
Feel free to send me a message and I will give you some advice based on my experience.
brnagn76 2 years ago
what did u pay for the car it self?...and after all the repairs and body haul, how much did u invest? it was a great choice to get it back to life, great vid:}
123hey321 2 years ago
The car was my wife's first car. She bought it in 1994, and it was in good condition at that time. My brother owned the car for the last 5 years. He gave it back to us last year. As far as total cost, I have never totaled it up (I really don't want to know how much we spent), but if someone was wise with their purchases, I think the car could be recreated for around $6500.
brnagn76 2 years ago
i like the original rims better
123hey321 2 years ago
The IROC wheels are definitely a nice choice. I decided to replace them due to a couple of reasons: The set I had needed to be refinished and I wanted to upgrade to 17" wheels.
brnagn76 2 years ago
with those you can run ls1 or c4 brakes. so thats what i would do too!
isphius 2 years ago
Thats really sweet of you to do that for your wife man, did she know that you were doing this?
Accordian85 2 years ago
She had no clue. Check out my other video to see her reaction when I showed the car to her.
brnagn76 2 years ago