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shane8002 · 06-27-2009, 10:14 AM

Hey guys been looking for a camaro to buy for about 2 weeks now. I ran across an 83 thats got a new liner, new dash, rebuilt motor with 19k, no dents, new paint and pin stripping. The car is also resonably priced, I was just wondering if I bought this car, would I half to be doing repairs on it alot and also how hard would it be finding parts for it.

Supercamaro64 · 06-27-2009, 12:38 PM

it depends on wat parts u need, and wat model is it?? a berlinetta or z28? berlinetta parts are gonna be harder to find. i say u shud buy it, and go from there, and good luck!!

Q's 91z28 · 06-29-2009, 03:34 PM

You can try thirdgen.org for parts. I've bought several stuff off some of the members on there.

FutureBumbleBee · 07-08-2009, 05:08 PM

I have an 83 z28. It's a pain in the butt. Parts are hard to find and expensive, and something always breaks on it once one thing is fixed. And it was the worst year for smog regulations so it's got no power.

Super83Z · 07-11-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FutureBumbleBee

I have an 83 z28. It's a pain in the butt. Parts are hard to find and expensive, and something always breaks on it once one thing is fixed. And it was the worst year for smog regulations so it's got no power.

What is hard to find and expensive? Do you have a Cross-fire car? That injection isn't worth the trouble. I have an 83 Camaro and parts are dirt cheap for these cars.

Vladi · 12-09-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by shane8002

Hey guys been looking for a camaro to buy for about 2 weeks now. I ran across an 83 thats got a new liner, new dash, rebuilt motor with 19k, no dents, new paint and pin stripping. The car is also resonably priced, I was just wondering if I bought this car, would I half to be doing repairs on it alot and also how hard would it be finding parts for it.

Man, it`s easy to find parts for 3rd gen,you can believe me i drove it in finland, i changed suspension buy myself,found some parts there and some parts ordered on ebay.
P.S. 3rd gen is my love for ages,i`m going to buy some piece of **** to restore it.

brandotron · 12-09-2009, 10:55 AM

Depending on what you expect out of it, there is a good chance you'd be doing a lot of work on it. The motor is new, but the electronics, transmission, suspension, etc are all 26 years old. Expect things like the HVAC controls, window motors, T Top seals, etc to go bad in the near future.

I had an 88 and a 91 thirdgen (350 and 3.1, respectively) and parts were readily available and fairly cheap for both. I cant imagine it's a whole lot different for the 83.

I agree that the crossfire injection isn't worth the trouble. I'm not 100% sure on this, but you may be able to switch the crossfire to a TBI or a TPI system and still remain smog legal. I know that in California, you can't switch a FI car over to Carb. Maybe somebody can chime in on this.

1FastMonteCarloLT · 12-12-2009, 12:08 AM

Im actually in the same boat as you, I'm looking to buy an 83 Z28 by Monday. It's got the 350 with longtube headers, mild cam, true dual, Holly carb, edlebrock intake and it's red with t tops. It needs tranny work so I think I talked the guy to 1k.

Iroczlover · 12-12-2009, 12:15 PM

you guys have to remember most parts from that generation interchange. (MOST NOT ALL) so it its a door 82-92, the fenders did change though & so did the noses. but almost everything else inside & out side of that car can be picked up from a junk yard.

if its a rebuilt engine as you said it is, find out who did it & you want docs on everything that they did to that car. sometimes you will find out that all they did was just put a new cam in the engine or change valve covers & called it rebuilt.

I agree with most of the guys here Go to Thirdgen.org for information, also parts again, summit racing, hawksthirdgen.com, heck even go to lingenfelter & they have parts for this car.

Junk yards are also your best friend.

Zabo · 12-12-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Iroczlover

you guys have to remember most parts from that generation interchange. (MOST NOT ALL) so it its a door 82-92, the fenders did change though & so did the noses. but almost everything else inside & out side of that car can be picked up from a junk yard.

if its a rebuilt engine as you said it is, find out who did it & you want docs on everything that they did to that car. sometimes you will find out that all they did was just put a new cam in the engine or change valve covers & called it rebuilt.

I agree with most of the guys here Go to Thirdgen.org for information, also parts again, summit racing, hawksthirdgen.com, heck even go to lingenfelter & they have parts for this car.

Junk yards are also your best friend.

Easily the best gen to get good parts for. So many of them were built that unless it's driveline; chances are you'll find it somewhere.

06-27-2009, 10:14 AM	#1
shane8002 Drives: trying to get one Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: north carolina Posts: 4	83 camaro Hey guys been looking for a camaro to buy for about 2 weeks now. I ran across an 83 thats got a new liner, new dash, rebuilt motor with 19k, no dents, new paint and pin stripping. The car is also resonably priced, I was just wondering if I bought this car, would I half to be doing repairs on it alot and also how hard would it be finding parts for it.

06-27-2009, 12:38 PM	#2
Supercamaro64 Right, right. Drives: 79 Z28, 86 Camaro, 94 Burb 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 1,350 View My Garage	it depends on wat parts u need, and wat model is it?? a berlinetta or z28? berlinetta parts are gonna be harder to find. i say u shud buy it, and go from there, and good luck!! __________________ "You wanna lay the fate of the world on the kids camaro? Thats cool." "When reporters asked what it was, one official stated, 'It's a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs.'" The Creampuff Fleet-

06-29-2009, 03:34 PM	#3
Q's 91z28 TX INFERNO SS Drives: 1991 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edinburg,TX Posts: 475 View My Garage	You can try thirdgen.org for parts. I've bought several stuff off some of the members on there. __________________

12-09-2009, 10:55 AM	#7
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	Depending on what you expect out of it, there is a good chance you'd be doing a lot of work on it. The motor is new, but the electronics, transmission, suspension, etc are all 26 years old. Expect things like the HVAC controls, window motors, T Top seals, etc to go bad in the near future. I had an 88 and a 91 thirdgen (350 and 3.1, respectively) and parts were readily available and fairly cheap for both. I cant imagine it's a whole lot different for the 83. I agree that the crossfire injection isn't worth the trouble. I'm not 100% sure on this, but you may be able to switch the crossfire to a TBI or a TPI system and still remain smog legal. I know that in California, you can't switch a FI car over to Carb. Maybe somebody can chime in on this. __________________

12-12-2009, 12:08 AM	#8
1FastMonteCarloLT Drives: 2006 Monte Carlo LT1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3	Im actually in the same boat as you, I'm looking to buy an 83 Z28 by Monday. It's got the 350 with longtube headers, mild cam, true dual, Holly carb, edlebrock intake and it's red with t tops. It needs tranny work so I think I talked the guy to 1k. __________________ 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo 26% Window Tint Dual Exhaust 3rd Brake Light Cover Dual Black Rally Stripes Blacked Out Tail Lights and Reverse Lights 17" Hot Wheels Rims Black Side Graphics Dual Flip-Out CD Player 2 12" MTX Subs MTX Amp

07-08-2009, 05:08 PM	#4
FutureBumbleBee Drives: 83 Z28, white, slow and dying Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 135	I have an 83 z28. It's a pain in the butt. Parts are hard to find and expensive, and something always breaks on it once one thing is fixed. And it was the worst year for smog regulations so it's got no power.

12-12-2009, 12:15 PM	#9
Iroczlover The Krazzy bytch Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much Posts: 7,919	you guys have to remember most parts from that generation interchange. (MOST NOT ALL) so it its a door 82-92, the fenders did change though & so did the noses. but almost everything else inside & out side of that car can be picked up from a junk yard. if its a rebuilt engine as you said it is, find out who did it & you want docs on everything that they did to that car. sometimes you will find out that all they did was just put a new cam in the engine or change valve covers & called it rebuilt. I agree with most of the guys here Go to Thirdgen.org for information, also parts again, summit racing, hawksthirdgen.com, heck even go to lingenfelter & they have parts for this car. Junk yards are also your best friend. __________________ Heart breaks everyday when you cant take care of your family because you are unemployed, cant give your family what you want or what they need I am not a man I have boobies. Cars are like women, If you treat her rough shes going to complain & you will hear about it. If you treat her right she will purrrrrrrrrrrrr Current cars owned , 72 Skylark vert,86 fiero GT Sold , 87 Iroc-z (sold), 90 Vette Vert SOLD , 95 Z28, 99 Silverado K1500 Totaled, 2010 CGM Camaro 2ss/rs (had to sell & I hate it ) ,2012 Cruze LT repoed. Current current list lol 2006 Silverado 2500hd.

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