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Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 01-08-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,817
Posted By santaclaus
That's what it'll be worth after 5 years

That's what it'll be worth after 5 years
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 01-08-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,256
Posted By santaclaus
Break it in like every other car, it's a Chevy,...

Break it in like every other car, it's a Chevy, not a Ferrari man
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 12-31-2011, 05:54 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,274
Posted By santaclaus
Bought a ZL1 hotwheel at the mall for $2 bucks...

Bought a ZL1 hotwheel at the mall for $2 bucks after taxes
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 12-21-2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,552
Posted By santaclaus
That's harsh lol

That's harsh lol
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 12-06-2011, 04:08 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,222
Posted By santaclaus
I bet that restoration would cost more than a...

I bet that restoration would cost more than a small apartment complex with all the technology in it.
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 12-06-2011, 04:05 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,222
Posted By santaclaus
You made a good point about the baby boomer...

You made a good point about the baby boomer generation. All my friends say they love the older cars, but at the end of the day, they would rather spend that kind of money on something fresh,...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 12-04-2011, 04:08 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,222
Posted By santaclaus
I like the police car. If I stick with the ...

I like the police car. If I stick with the project, we'll have to re-enact a 70s-style chase scene starting in Denver and ending in San Francisco. :burnrubber:
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 12-01-2011, 03:51 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,154
Posted By santaclaus
Regardless of how you start out in life, you...

Regardless of how you start out in life, you worked for it, and you are taking full advantage of that opportunity provided by your family. If anyone hates on you because of it, it's because they are...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 12-01-2011, 03:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,154
Posted By santaclaus
Don't worry, when the little ones get older, so...

Don't worry, when the little ones get older, so will the size of the check you'll be writing. Enjoy it now!

My father told me, after I bought my C6 for my 24th, to either pay it off soon or enjoy...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 12-01-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,154
Posted By santaclaus
Enlisted in the Army. Deployed every other year...

Enlisted in the Army. Deployed every other year -went back to school to earn a couple degrees, and decided to become an Army Officer. I'm 26 at the moment. Masters later in the Captain Career Course....
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 11-29-2011, 12:37 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,222
Posted By santaclaus
I am going to PCS early next year. After the...

I am going to PCS early next year. After the restoration shop soda blasts the body to determine the state of the car "as of present-day," (in the spring) it will help make the decision for me. When I...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 11-29-2011, 12:07 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,222
Posted By santaclaus
When I was searching for a Road Runner a few...

When I was searching for a Road Runner a few years ago, I was looking for one that I could make my own. But I was concerned that I would not have that freedom to do so if everything were #s matching...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 11-27-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,137
Posted By santaclaus
2002 Grand Am GT, I beat that little car into the...

2002 Grand Am GT, I beat that little car into the ground.
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 11-27-2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,222
Posted By santaclaus
That is what my dad is telling me, to simply keep...

That is what my dad is telling me, to simply keep it stupid simple and turn the car into a 440+6 since the 440 in it is a date correct motor. Doing so, I would save literally an arm and a leg over...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 11-27-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,222
Posted By santaclaus
Most of my costs will come from labor in the...

Most of my costs will come from labor in the professional shop. The shop I'm working with has a long wait list but they have a reputation in my area. So naturally, they charge a bit more. Some shops...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 11-27-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,222
Posted By santaclaus
Those are some good points to consider. As it...

Those are some good points to consider. As it stands, the only non-original part on the car is the 440 engine block. Sticking with the road runner, it will probably end up spending most of its time...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 11-27-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,222
Posted By santaclaus
The cost is based on the condition of the car and...

The cost is based on the condition of the car and the quality of the restoration. In my case, I want a modern engine, direct injection, modern suspension, etc. Still undecided if a modern engine...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 11-27-2011, 12:14 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,222
Posted By santaclaus
It's an original 383 Hi Perf 4 spd manual. Only...

It's an original 383 Hi Perf 4 spd manual. Only option was A/C. But I was planning on doing a build similar to the 1970 Plymouth that Vin Diesel drove in a movie. I believe it was called "Hammer."...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 11-27-2011, 12:28 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,222
Posted By santaclaus
I couldn't find a model Camaro like that locally....

I couldn't find a model Camaro like that locally. But everyone and their mom has a 68-69 Camaro - almost at every Steak N Shake or Parade.
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 11-27-2011, 12:25 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,222
Posted By santaclaus
Thanks. Right now, it's scheduled to be...

Thanks. Right now, it's scheduled to be disassembled and to have all the rust removed. I considered buying an air compressor, and a few other tools myself, but easier said than done. I have a hard...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 11-27-2011, 12:19 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,344
Posted By santaclaus
My vote went to the GS. The reason is because I...

My vote went to the GS. The reason is because I used to own one. I rarely touched it in my state, due to weather, so it was really a waste of cash. But I did enjoy it, it was fast, looked sexy after...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 11-27-2011, 12:12 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,222
Posted By santaclaus
I had a similar situation; my dad is too old to...

I had a similar situation; my dad is too old to help work on the car. That and now I'm set to relocate out of state.

I actually never liked the newer Camaro. But the ZL1 is just about as hard to...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 11-27-2011, 12:09 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,222
Posted By santaclaus
Normally, if this were an episode of COPS, I...

Normally, if this were an episode of COPS, I would say "you don't know me!" :fighting0030:
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 11-27-2011, 12:06 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,222
Posted By santaclaus
2010 SSRS, How do you like that Camaro,...

2010 SSRS,

How do you like that Camaro, looks like it could be around 70-71?
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 11-27-2011, 12:04 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,222
Posted By santaclaus
I uploaded some "before" photos of my project....

I uploaded some "before" photos of my project. But man, I just jizzed in my pants after visiting Chevy.com and watching the ZL1 videos. That's how my "what if I ..." questions came to be...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 11-26-2011, 11:57 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,222
Posted By santaclaus
It's as real as you are. My project car is in the...

It's as real as you are. My project car is in the shop under a dusty tarp. But before I set the wheels in motion, I'm interested in some of the responses out there.
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 11-26-2011, 11:50 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,222
Posted By santaclaus
Yeah I was wondering about that, I thought I had...

Yeah I was wondering about that, I thought I had been......"compromised" lol
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 11-26-2011, 11:47 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,222
Posted By santaclaus
Restore a Mopar OR buy a ZL1

Would you spend $50,000 - $65,000 restoring your dream Mopar or Muscle Car?

OR

Would you trash that project and finance a ZL1?

GO!
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