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rockdogz
03-20-2008, 10:54 AM
UPDATED:SOLD

Need the $$ and space for future projects, so for your consideration is my '68 Camaro. Here are the highlights:

http://www.camarorestoration.com/gallery/albums/Aftermath/DSC05013.sized.jpg
http://www.camarorestoration.com/gallery/albums/finalassembly/006_G.sized.jpg
http://www.camarorestoration.com/gallery/albums/finalassembly/back2.sized.jpg
http://www.camarorestoration.com/gallery/albums/NewInterior/DSC04629.sized.jpg
http://www.camarorestoration.com/gallery/albums/NewInterior/001_G.sized.jpg


As seen in Camaro Performers Magazine

Specs:

502 Ram Jet crate motor - 500HP & 565Ft/Lb at 3200RPM
Vintage Air Front Runner Serpentine belt system
Be Cool Radiator
Chassisworks Headers with custom coating
Pypes 3" exhaust with X-pipe
Spintech Sportsman Street XL mufflers
Milodon oil pan
Tremec TKO600 5-speed transmission
Lakewood scattershield
Hays clutch
Alston FAB9 rear end housing with Strange 3.70 gears, Detroit TruTrac, and 31-spline axles

Chassisworks front subframe with manual rack and Varishock coil-overs
Chassisworks subframe connectors welded to cage structure
8 point Chassisworks cage with swing-outs
Wilwood Dynalite 4 wheel disc brakes
DSE 3" drop springs

Budnik Fontana wheels, 17x8 and 17x11 with 245/35 and 315/35 tires

Shaved door handles, emblems, and trunk lock - door and trunk open with alarm remote
Smoothed rear bumper
Front bumper delete
Custom fitting Goodridge gas cap
Marquez tail lights
DSE mini-tubs
DSE firewall close-out panel
Rock Valley stainless fuel tank with internal Walboro pump
Ring Bros billet aluminum hood hinges

Painless wiring harness
Technostalgia LED taillights
Dual DSE battery hold downs
Dual Trunk mounted Optima batteries
Clifford alarm system
DSE Selecta-Speed wiper kit
DSE Bright-Driver headlights
Electronic rear view mirror with Homelink and digital thermometer/compass

Budnik Famosa brushed billet aluminum steering wheel
Vintage Air A/C system
Ididit aluminum steering column
Corbeau Legacy seats with custom leather upholstery
Four (4) black Crow Enterprizes 5-point harness (all 4 are black now)
Lokar pedals and emergency brake cable
Covan dash with Autometer gauges
Extreme-Life power windows
Custom center console with power inverter and A/C vent for back seat passengers - kids can plug in their games at the show

Alpine CDA-9835 head unit with iPod hookup
JL Audio 300/4 and 500/1 amps inside custom enclosure with active cooling features
JL Audio XR650-CXi coaxials front and rear
JL Audio 10W7 Sub
Multiple layers of Dynamat Extreme and Extremeliner throughout

As those of you following my project build-up know, this car was totally stripped to the shell and re-done with new parts everywhere. The trunk pan, quarter panels, and door skins were replaced as was all front sheetmetal. This is a western car and there was no rust - parts were replaced because of damage and substandard repair only.
The car looks and sounds absolutely incredible - gets crowds everywhere, especially when you pop the hood. I think Mr. Rupp can verify - this car is a driver and not a show queen.
PM me or email rockdogz AT gmail D O T com if you have further questions. Car is located in Southern California.

Read more about it here (http://www.lateral-g.net/members/tlee/)

UPDATED:SOLD. No trades.
Jr
03-20-2008, 11:26 AM
Great car. The pictures do not do it justice. Good luck

David
Steve1968LS2
03-20-2008, 11:29 AM
I've seen the car in person, it's VERY nice and the interior is top notch.

Good luck with the sale!
rockdogz
04-01-2008, 11:21 AM
ttt:)
rockdogz
04-12-2008, 02:25 PM
Price lowered to $75K
rockdogz
05-01-2008, 06:29 PM
make offer
rockdogz
06-05-2008, 05:41 PM
$60K
Call me. nine-f0ur-nine, seven 02-4018
rjp71
06-06-2008, 11:50 AM
I can't believe that no one has bought this yet. You did a great job on this car.
rockdogz
06-08-2008, 06:39 PM
I can't believe that no one has bought this yet. You did a great job on this car.

Thanks Ric! Still for sale... take it from me, it sounds like a lot of dough but it adds up real quick... I'm basically giving away the paint/bodywork for free! The bodywork was done right (you can tell 'cause it's black!) so even if you wanted it another color you'd still be ahead by buying this and re-painting! :thumbsup:
rjp71
06-08-2008, 07:19 PM
Thanks Ric! Still for sale... take it from me, it sounds like a lot of dough but it adds up real quick... I'm basically giving away the paint/bodywork for free! The bodywork was done right (you can tell 'cause it's black!) so even if you wanted it another color you'd still be ahead by buying this and re-painting! :thumbsup:

I have a car that is being worked on by Jason at G-Force Design but if I didn't I would jump on this car.
Flash68
06-08-2008, 07:53 PM
Loved this car since I saw on here the first time. Very nicely done.

Good luck.
rockdogz
06-10-2008, 11:09 AM
Setting price back to $75K. I had my eye on something so I could have used the $$ but it didn't work out. As always, let me know if you have any questions.
rockdogz
07-04-2008, 03:41 PM
TTT
Happy July 4th everyone...
rockdogz
07-29-2008, 10:55 AM
Send me a buyer, and if it results in a sale then I pay you $2,000!
Flash68
07-29-2008, 07:27 PM
Got a sound clip or video?

So what is the current price? $60k or 75k?
rockdogz
07-30-2008, 01:10 AM
Looking for offers in that range. Please see my website for a few video clips: http://www.camarorestoration.com
Flash68
07-30-2008, 01:16 AM
Looking for offers in that range. Please see my website for a few video clips: http://www.camarorestoration.com

Awesome sound. Good luck.
Flash68
08-01-2008, 05:10 AM
Have you thought about Barrett Jackson? Yours might be a car that could bring 75k - 100k. I've seen Camaros not as yours bring more than 75k in recent years that's for damn sure....
rockdogz
08-01-2008, 09:32 AM
Sounds expensive and risky to me...
Jr
08-01-2008, 11:01 AM
Barrett sounds too risky. Tom, have you taken the camaro to the Saturday morning meet and posted a for sale sign on it? Try leaving the car in a coffee shop parking lot in Coto...someone may buy it. Have you thought about a consignment shop? Good luck with the sale.
AJSZR2326
08-01-2008, 11:13 AM
really like what you have done with car, i have a similiar set up what is your rpm at 70mph? do you have any noises from your tko600? i cant seem to get my car to handle great with the chassiworks set up.
rockdogz
08-01-2008, 01:10 PM
Do you know of a consignment shop? I haven't dealt with them before. I've tried a for sale sign at Cars n Coffee without luck.

I think it's just over 2,000 RPM at 70MPH in 5th. The TKO has been great.
Flash68
08-01-2008, 02:00 PM
Sounds expensive and risky to me...

Well, are you a gambling man? I think it's somewhat of a gamble, sure. But what could be the worst case scenario? I don't think it would go for under $50k, which nets you about $44k. Yeah, not great at all, but I don't think it is likely.

Like I said, I have studied Barrett Jackson sales for the past 2-3 years now and my builder has attended and we agree that basic modified Camaros have seen big prices there. I think yours could be one of the ones that fetches more than you are asking for here ($75k+) and possibly big money if you get 2 guys really interested and bidding against each other.

I am considering taking my 68 to BJ this January, and it will be fairly similar build and setup to yours (although maybe not as nice and detailed as yours eve) so I am not just spouting off here. :)

Just a thought...
chrismoe
08-01-2008, 06:05 PM
Tom,

To start, your Camaro is very cool.

To me BJ is very risky. Look at what happened with the posion dart? Sure, it had a dead battery but still.....50K for that car? And there have been other examples of real nice cars selling at BJ auctions over the last 2 years for much less then anticipated. Back in 2004 - 2006 resto-mod \ pro tour cars were brining big bucks. These days the only cars that are more of a lock to bring big bucks at BJ auctions are number matching, and\or rare original cars.

Bottom line: BJ is a way to go but be prepared to settle for 50K or less or just do not go. It could go for more, and that would be deserved. But, be prepared given the market.\

Take care,
Chris
Flash68
08-01-2008, 10:13 PM
Tom,

To start, your Camaro is very cool.

To me BJ is very risky. Look at what happened with the posion dart? Sure, it had a dead battery but still.....50K for that car? And there have been other examples of real nice cars selling at BJ auctions over the last 2 years for much less then anticipated. Back in 2004 - 2006 resto-mod \ pro tour cars were brining big bucks. These days the only cars that are more of a lock to bring big bucks at BJ auctions are number matching, and\or rare original cars.

Bottom line: BJ is a way to go but be prepared to settle for 50K or less or just do not go. It could go for more, and that would be deserved. But, be prepared given the market.\

Take care,
Chris


Chris, you make good points. But a Dart is not a 1st Gen Camaro, and think about the demographic that buys popular custom restomod cars under 100k. There are plenty of guys going to there to buy one car like that.

Another risk is the weakening economy and therefore less discretionary spending on toys and such like this. But all it takes at a huge auction like BJ is to have a well put together car. I think this one is one of those cars. I feel strongly that a lot of cars at BJ that are not that impressive or pieced together right still go for big money, even after 2006.

But yes the bottom line is you must be willing to accept the low side of 45-50k net to possibly see that upside of 80-100k if the stars align.

:thumbsup:
Ummgawa
08-01-2008, 10:26 PM
I have admired that Camaro ever since it showed up here. Somebody is gettin a deal.
rockdogz
08-02-2008, 02:02 PM
$68K...

:yes:
tones2SS
08-03-2008, 09:42 AM
WOW!!!!
That is a very nice car. VERY NICE!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Good luck with the sale man. If that was a 69, I'd be all over it.
Spiffav8
08-03-2008, 12:59 PM
I can't believe this cars still on the market!
Flash68
08-03-2008, 03:44 PM
$68K...

:yes:

Ebay with the reserve set at 68k?
rockdogz
08-04-2008, 09:35 AM
:D
Video link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20iDn6DdNGA)
RAN
08-04-2008, 09:48 PM
that epitomizes pro touring
tastefully done Good Luck..Id happily pay 68K for muscle like that
DanWeber
08-05-2008, 01:43 PM
I would jump on it but it is just the wrong time.
too bad.

Great car!!!!
Jr
08-13-2008, 02:37 PM
Do you know of a consignment shop? I haven't dealt with them before. I've tried a for sale sign at Cars n Coffee without luck.


Sorry for the late reply. I think corvette mike does consignment stuff. His shop is located in Placentia.

http://www.corvettemike.com/
rockdogz
08-16-2008, 02:02 PM
ttt

;)
rockdogz
08-30-2008, 01:16 AM
Hello, yes my car is still for sale, tell your friends, etc!

:cheers:
Thanks
rockdogz
09-01-2008, 06:16 PM
Please note that I will be including the RamJet Diacom software and cable from Rinda. This will let you plug your laptop into the engine and gather all kinds of data, from RPM and spark curve to temperature, fuel, and O2 sensor data. Want to know how many hours the engine has been at 2000RPM? 3000RPM? This software will tell you! Very useful!
Cali-Camaro
09-02-2008, 07:56 AM
Flash is right about Barrett Jackson. Here are some details.

In the upcoming BJ auction in Las Vegas there are 22 Camaros for sale. Break down is 5ea. 1967's, 4ea. 1968, 10ea. 1969, 1ea. 1970, 1ea. 1971 and 1ea. 1979. They have mostly highly restored stock cars, but several resto-mods, pro touring and pro street cars available.

For historical pricing the last show in Palm Beach the break out for Gen I Camaros was as follows.

9ea. 1967 cars ranging from $25-90K bulk in the 35K range
10ea 1968 $34-68K
10ea 1969 $39-64K

I believe BJ charges the seller a 9% commmission also which really hits the take home $.
rockdogz
02-22-2009, 04:29 PM
I decided to remove the Cal-Tracs and see if that loosened up the rear.