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Trigg · 11-20-2009, 12:01 AM

Just like to say Hi everyone, Im new here and fairly new to the camaro scene, mostly been around chevy trucks and mustangs my whole life. Im from Townsend, TN currently station at Camp Lejeune, NC an if anyone knows anything about the Jacksonville area then they know everyone is always lookin to screw someone over. So this is what has brought me here.

I have ran across a 1978 "Z28" Im not sure if it is really a Z28 is has the hood of one and has the Z28 emblems everywhere and they appear to have been on it for awhile. The fella that has the car, has told me that it has a 350 with a 350 tranny both leakin from seals rearend seems pretty stout from what I can tell. He says the Brakes are draggin from sitting for so long. Interior is missing some pieces; rear bottom panels, headliner, and carpet. Dash needs a good cleaning and i think the door panels could either be re dyed or replaced. There is a little rust on the inside on right rear floorboard nothin that I havent seen and been able to fix myself. The outside of the car is in good shape I think, just rust half way up to the line on the rear fender, and some rust that I wasnt really able to destingquish "probably butchered that word" under the back bumper under the trunk area.

Car seems In good condition for a restoration to me but like I said I dont know much about them so who knows. The fella is asking $1000 for her. Tell me what yall think, cause Iv worked on older chevy trucks, nova's, and mustangs and to me they pretty much had the same problems and I was able to fix/replace it my self, so Im feeling pretty confadent that I can fix minor stuff to get her street worthy for now. Here are some pictures.

BurntTreez28 · 11-21-2009, 01:37 PM

not to bad, a nice fixer-upper but on a side note just to let you know that is not a z28 steering wheel

they had those fake rope wrapped wheels goin on (there is a cover on the outside of mine) but you can get an idea from the inside of the wheel

bdg · 11-21-2009, 02:31 PM

Welcome to the forum

If it runs and drives good I would offer less , you can find a cleaner car for that money. The body looks pretty rusty (it is going to need alot of work) and the floors are rusted also. It will cost alot to put it in new condition (if this is your plan). If you have the money and time to restore it, and this is what you are looking for, it is not a horrible deal. You can buy one already re-done cheaper than you can restore one though.

bluec5 · 11-21-2009, 04:26 PM

I loved the faux rope wrapped steering wheels.

My second Camaro was a 1978 Z-28 that I bought myself as a graduation present. A beautiful red four speed with positrac and sport interior. I miss that car.
This one looks like a true Z. If the engine and tranny are original, it would be worth restoring, but will not be cheap. The second gens are going up in value and the later cars are starting to catch on. I agree that you can find a cleaner car to start with, but if it is a true z, it will be hard to find one at this price.
Good luck!

My 76 · 11-29-2009, 12:21 PM

Check the rear frame for rust. These cars are notorious for that.

Supercamaro64 · 11-29-2009, 09:44 PM

hey welcome 2 the site! it looks like a good deal, especially if it runs (even if not very well, due to the leaks) the bodys not terrible, but u need to replace some of them. but overall, i wud say get it.

Stingr69 · 11-30-2009, 06:07 AM

Too rusty! The price is too high and the costs will be staggering. Avoid rusty resto projects like the plague.

-Mark.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 11-30-2009, 06:20 AM

Too rusty and ragged out inside for me. You are going to put alot of money and time in to get that in shape. Better cars can be found.

My 76 · 12-02-2009, 07:35 PM

It has a lot of work that needs done,but if you are looking for a project that you can work on for awhile I say get it. When you get finished with it you will get a lot of satisfaction when you look at what you have accomplished. If you want a project you do not want to buy something that is already done. There is no satisfaction in that.

ibbilly · 03-26-2010, 04:02 PM

Don't walk. RUN AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CamaroKid · 03-26-2010, 07:41 PM

In my honest opinion, I would pass on the Camaro, unless you're looking for one that needs quite a bit of work.

From what I can tell, it is a real Z28. If you're still interested in the car, private message me the VIN and trim tag information and I will decode the car for you.

pk1225 · 03-26-2010, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroKid

In my honest opinion, I would pass on the Camaro, unless you're looking for one that needs quite a bit of work.

From what I can tell, it is a real Z28. If you're still interested in the car, private message me the VIN and trim tag information and I will decode the car for you.

Second all that. It looks like a real Z, but it's rough.

I'm going to take Aqua out tonight now, seeing those pics made me appreciate the new car all that much more. I spent way too many years driving beaters like that '78 around.

Zieke · 03-27-2010, 10:54 PM

if you have the time and money to restore this car, i say go for it.
like me, some people actually want a car that is a challenge to rebuild. thats half the fun and reason of restoring it.

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-27-2010, 11:32 PM

even if it isnt a real Z28. the guys wanting $1000.00 for it. pick it up before I drive up there and get it.

11-20-2009, 12:01 AM	#1
Trigg Drives: 2003 Cobra "Terminator" Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 1	New here 78 Z28 Just like to say Hi everyone, Im new here and fairly new to the camaro scene, mostly been around chevy trucks and mustangs my whole life. Im from Townsend, TN currently station at Camp Lejeune, NC an if anyone knows anything about the Jacksonville area then they know everyone is always lookin to screw someone over. So this is what has brought me here. I have ran across a 1978 "Z28" Im not sure if it is really a Z28 is has the hood of one and has the Z28 emblems everywhere and they appear to have been on it for awhile. The fella that has the car, has told me that it has a 350 with a 350 tranny both leakin from seals rearend seems pretty stout from what I can tell. He says the Brakes are draggin from sitting for so long. Interior is missing some pieces; rear bottom panels, headliner, and carpet. Dash needs a good cleaning and i think the door panels could either be re dyed or replaced. There is a little rust on the inside on right rear floorboard nothin that I havent seen and been able to fix myself. The outside of the car is in good shape I think, just rust half way up to the line on the rear fender, and some rust that I wasnt really able to destingquish "probably butchered that word" under the back bumper under the trunk area. Car seems In good condition for a restoration to me but like I said I dont know much about them so who knows. The fella is asking $1000 for her. Tell me what yall think, cause Iv worked on older chevy trucks, nova's, and mustangs and to me they pretty much had the same problems and I was able to fix/replace it my self, so Im feeling pretty confadent that I can fix minor stuff to get her street worthy for now. Here are some pictures.

11-21-2009, 01:37 PM	#2
BurntTreez28 Drives: 1978 Z28 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12	not to bad, a nice fixer-upper but on a side note just to let you know that is not a z28 steering wheel they had those fake rope wrapped wheels goin on (there is a cover on the outside of mine) but you can get an idea from the inside of the wheel __________________ Hey, you want to lay the fate of the world on the kid's Camaro? That's cool.

11-21-2009, 02:31 PM	#3
bdg Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tx. Posts: 93 View My Garage	Welcome to the forum If it runs and drives good I would offer less , you can find a cleaner car for that money. The body looks pretty rusty (it is going to need alot of work) and the floors are rusted also. It will cost alot to put it in new condition (if this is your plan). If you have the money and time to restore it, and this is what you are looking for, it is not a horrible deal. You can buy one already re-done cheaper than you can restore one though. __________________ [IMG]http://i253

11-29-2009, 09:44 PM	#6
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	hey welcome 2 the site! it looks like a good deal, especially if it runs (even if not very well, due to the leaks) the bodys not terrible, but u need to replace some of them. but overall, i wud say get it. __________________ "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-

03-27-2010, 10:54 PM	#13
Zieke Camaro Deprived Drives: 78 Camaro, 00 Tahoe, 10 Cobalt Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kaneohe, HI Posts: 580 View My Garage	if you have the time and money to restore this car, i say go for it. like me, some people actually want a car that is a challenge to rebuild. thats half the fun and reason of restoring it. __________________ My posts are of my opinion most of the time. I am young and inexperienced. Please don't hate on me for it. Joined Active Navy: 10-28-08

11-21-2009, 04:26 PM	#4
bluec5 Drives: 1999 Corvette, 2012 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 35 View My Garage	I loved the faux rope wrapped steering wheels. My second Camaro was a 1978 Z-28 that I bought myself as a graduation present. A beautiful red four speed with positrac and sport interior. I miss that car. This one looks like a true Z. If the engine and tranny are original, it would be worth restoring, but will not be cheap. The second gens are going up in value and the later cars are starting to catch on. I agree that you can find a cleaner car to start with, but if it is a true z, it will be hard to find one at this price. Good luck!

11-29-2009, 12:21 PM	#5
My 76 Drives: 1976 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Fla Posts: 73	Check the rear frame for rust. These cars are notorious for that.

11-30-2009, 06:07 AM	#7
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,847 View My Garage	Too rusty! The price is too high and the costs will be staggering. Avoid rusty resto projects like the plague. -Mark.

11-30-2009, 06:20 AM	#8
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Too rusty and ragged out inside for me. You are going to put alot of money and time in to get that in shape. Better cars can be found.

12-02-2009, 07:35 PM	#9
My 76 Drives: 1976 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Fla Posts: 73	It has a lot of work that needs done,but if you are looking for a project that you can work on for awhile I say get it. When you get finished with it you will get a lot of satisfaction when you look at what you have accomplished. If you want a project you do not want to buy something that is already done. There is no satisfaction in that.

03-26-2010, 04:02 PM	#10
ibbilly RUMBLE B Drives: Cybertron Grey Metallic 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nc Posts: 65 View My Garage	Don't walk. RUN AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

03-26-2010, 07:41 PM	#11
CamaroKid Mr. Documentation Drives: 1998 Mazda Protege SE Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 90 View My Garage	In my honest opinion, I would pass on the Camaro, unless you're looking for one that needs quite a bit of work. From what I can tell, it is a real Z28. If you're still interested in the car, private message me the VIN and trim tag information and I will decode the car for you.

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