1970 Z-28 should i build it or sell it

[syborg tt]

Okay here's the deal. I want to do a car for the next project but i'm on the fence. I would love to do a 2nd gen Camaro and I have this one available and the price is right @ 10 grand. It comes with 2 interiors and it's pretty solid car. It was painted 18 year ago and the owner just let the car sit and has never finished it. It's appears to be an original 4 speed car with Power Disc brakes and Power Steering.

ps - i would have no intention of restoring it, i would build it.

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[syborg tt]

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[syborg tt]

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[syborg tt]

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[70TWO NOVA]

I like it, looks real solid, could be turned into a real good corner carver! :thumbsup:

[HRBS]

marty... thats a good deal.
I have never seen a 2nd gen dash that didnt curl up like that.
thats nothing new.
the rest of the car looks to be better than the average in the common "spots" of age.
my brother had a 2nd in high school but sold it when he got married..... he should've kept it and sold his wife instead.

[syborg tt]

my brother had a 2nd in high school but sold it when he got married..... he should've kept it and sold his wife instead.

now that's funny :rofl:

[dale]

Looks great! It'd be a great car to get running, have some fun with, and slowly assemble parts and a plan. The paint looks good in the photos for 18 yrs.old!

[TravisB]

I will trade ya for a chevy II.........:_paranoid :yes:

that camaro wont have a big enough back seat for you anyway lol.

[Rybar]

I'd build it, looks nice and solid. But the price seems a little much though. If you can score a better deal it would be worth it.

[JayR]

Seems like you could use a new project now that the 57 is wrapped up and there's a light at the end of the Syborg tunnel!

Looks like a clean car but I agree the price is a little steep for a roller. Who cares if it's a real Z/28 if you plan to redo it anyways and that paint color sucks so that would have to go and i'm sure the owner is factoring that into his price but when you sell an unfinished car, you need to eat that, especially 10 years later.

You can still find those pretty reasonable and I'd love to see your twist on one so get on Craigslist or beat that guy down a few grand.

[Ricochet]

It does look like a solid car overall and would make a great project! I do agree with Jason 10K does seem a little high. I know it has been a couple years - but I had found this car http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=960&highlight=1970 on Craigslist for $4,000, so they are out there to be found. I orig bought it as a project for my brother and I, but those plans feel through. It too was a very solid car. If you want, I have a buddy of mine who has a couple of these that may part with. One is 72 SS/RS and one is 70 Z/28. I can check into if you like and let you know.

Brent

[rocketman]

Build it, those year CAmaros may a cool cruiser, Take it to Kenny tell him to semi pro street it, with a 540 and 4l80e, toss on some 29x15x20's in the rear, maybe a cage for looks.

Kenny can handle it, be a good winter project for them Arkansas guys.

[lil427z]

marty, do it . its a good car.
rick k:cheers: :cheers:

[EFI]

Great Car! I'd say - Build it!


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[syborg tt]

okay the car has been bought and it's moving into my trailer this weekend


Kenny - Travis - Looks like were doing another camaro

[dropit69]

damn i just seen that on craiglists last night and was gonna email him today when i got home ..he also has a rebuilt 396 and 4 speed ..did you get that too..guess i am going to look at the 71 that up in chicago then if you snagged this one..nice project !!

[HRBS]

semi pro street it, with a 540 and 4l80e, toss on some 29x15x20's in the rear, maybe a cage

Sounds good.... thats exactly what I would do to it (kinda). Those 2nd gens look killer with a fat tire.

[TravisB]

Cool.....the question is will this one get out of hand to? Or will you stay within that budget that we talked about? :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Cool.....the question is will this one get out of hand to? Or will you stay within that budget that we talked about? :thumbsup:

there will definately be a budget with this car.

[ZZ3ElCamino]

Go for it Marty, those are my favorite Camaros! It would be cool to watch another one of your builds! :thumbsup:

[96z28ss]

You need to figure in your budget, all the trips you need just to take pictures of the build.

[ironworks]

I'm just glad to see you decided on something, Finally

[TEDDYS CAMARO]

Marty,

I would just buy mine!!!

[syborg tt]

You need to figure in your budget, all the trips you need just to take pictures of the build.

I think it would be cheaper to send Kenny to a Photography class at the local Community College.

I'm just glad to see you decided on something, Finally

Yep, it has taken me forever to commit to my next project. However it's going to hit the warehouse till Syborg is done.

btw - please don't tell my wife.


Marty, I would just buy mine!!!

Your first camaro was one of my inspirations. Then you built the second camaro and then i saw the DSE camaro and i was hooked.

so it's all your fault Teddy.

just to be different i may tt this one.

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Way to go Marty!

So what are the plans?


Paul

[syborg tt]

Way to go Marty!

So what are the plans?


Paul

Main goal will be driveability and reliability.

Second priority is a back seat so I can take my kids with me on cruise nights.

I'm going to spend a couple months thinking about this build before i even start it. I don't want to do things twice on this project.

ps - it's also your dad's fault for painting the DSE camaro.

[TEDDYS CAMARO]

You should come see the camaro in person!!! Give you a ton of ideas, get you thinking!!!

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Yea, wait a little while...DSE's 2nd gen test car is going to be sweet!

Im looking forward to seeing more of these. :thumbsup:

Jr's camaro made me want alot of things lol, they have a great team down there.

Main goal will be driveability and reliability.

Second priority is a back seat so I can take my kids with me on cruise nights.

I'm going to spend a couple months thinking about this build before i even start it. I don't want to do things twice on this project.

ps - it's also your dad's fault for painting the DSE camaro.

[andrewmp6]

dont look bad just wonder how much body filler is under that paint i love the ones that use body filler wrong.i do love the early 2nd gen camaro hope you keep it.

[Martin71RS]

Marty, can't wait to see what you will do to a second gen!

Martin

[TT402LS1]

I love 70-73 Camaros, but 10K for a roller??? And it isnt even an RS???

Ron

[TEDDYS CAMARO]

I agree! Must have an RS.

[rocketman]

I love 70-73 Camaros, but 10K for a roller??? And it isnt even an RS???

Ron


Cheaper than 20k for a 69 roller..... :lol:

[Ricochet]

okay the car has been bought and it's moving into my trailer this weekend


Kenny - Travis - Looks like were doing another camaro


I had mentioned it maybe a little high but after looking around - the 2nd Gens are creeping up. Nice find. Look forward to see the direction you go. I know it will be a nice car!!

Brent

[syborg tt]

I had mentioned it maybe a little high but after looking around - the 2nd Gens are creeping up. Nice find. Look forward to see the direction you go. I know it will be a nice car!!

Brent


Yep i did get a good deal on the car. I bought less interior and 12 bolt rearend. I figured i didn't need and interior since i know Tracy can build a nice one for me.

[TravisB]

Yep i did get a good deal on the car. I bought less interior and 12 bolt rearend. I figured i didn't need and interior since i know Tracy can build a nice one for me.


yup this one is going to get out of hand to.......:unibrow:

[kennyd]

i just got back from vacation and i see this thread . here we go . first we finish the mini truck !
but i have a great idea to fit wide and big wheels on a 2nd gen and look right !

[Ricochet]

i just got back from vacation and i see this thread . here we go . first we finish the mini truck !
but i have a great idea to fit wide and big wheels on a 2nd gen and look right !


If it's like everything else you do, there is no doubt it will look right!! We'll all have to get together at SEMA, over a few drinks of course, and see how we can spend Marty's $$. It's always fun spending other people's money!!

Brent

[syborg tt]

Just thinking about building another car may make me come out of sobriety and Sema seems to be a good place to start dring again.


If it's like everything else you do, there is no doubt it will look right!! We'll all have to get together at SEMA, over a few drinks of course, and see how we can spend Marty's $$. It's always fun spending other people's money!!

Brent

[RECOVERY ROOM]

If it's like everything else you do, there is no doubt it will look right!! We'll all have to get together at SEMA, over a few drinks of course, and see how we can spend Marty's $$. It's always fun spending other people's money!!

Brent
I 'll take some of that action!!!

[markss28]

I would see if you could get it for about 8k. Then I would sell the passenger seat belt buckle to me for about 5 bucks so that I would feel safe with my son in the car. hehe