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AirBoyzT · 07-27-2009, 10:43 AM

I'm looking to buy between a 1969 and 1979 Camaro. I would like it to be in running condition, however will probably restore a lot of it. My question is how hard is it to fix rust and flood damage as some of the vehicles I have found are like this. I am currently in iraq and looking for something to do when I get home. Also how hard is it to convert an automatic to a manual.
Thanks!
-Aaron

007s 'Vert · 07-27-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AirBoyzT

I'm looking to buy between a 1969 and 1979 Camaro. I would like it to be in running condition, however will probably restore a lot of it. My question is how hard is it to fix rust and flood damage as some of the vehicles I have found are like this. I am currently in iraq and looking for something to do when I get home. Also how hard is it to convert an automatic to a manual.
Thanks!
-Aaron

I have a 68 up for sale if you are interested contact me

My 76 · 07-27-2009, 06:06 PM

As long as the rear frame rails are not rusted out the floor pan is not that big of a deal to replace. The best place to look for a camaro I have found is ebay motors. They have a large selection and there are some pretty good deals on there. I bought my car a 76 camaro off ebay motors for 620.00. It is not that hard to convert a automatic to a four speed. You will need the tunnel from a four speed car and the pedals.

Vash · 07-28-2009, 09:03 AM

My advice is not to mess with a conversion. Your gonna tackle a whole bunch of issues with an old car and you don't want just one more headache and hole that wants money & parts.

There are a lot of mods you can do to automatics and that's the route an automatic classic should take. When you change it you start going down a non restoration path. And the value will never be the best.

BlackSunsine · 07-28-2009, 10:59 PM

Hey AirBoz - Thanks for serving and I hope you make it back safe. Try to stay cool!

r,
CTRCS (Ret)

07-27-2009, 10:43 AM	#1
AirBoyzT Deployed OIF Basrah, Iraq Drives: Future Camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Richmond, Virginia Currently:Basrah, Iraq Posts: 83	In Iraq, Looking for a project I'm looking to buy between a 1969 and 1979 Camaro. I would like it to be in running condition, however will probably restore a lot of it. My question is how hard is it to fix rust and flood damage as some of the vehicles I have found are like this. I am currently in iraq and looking for something to do when I get home. Also how hard is it to convert an automatic to a manual. Thanks! -Aaron __________________ Ordering 2010 IOM Camaro 2SS w/ Black Interior When I Get Back From Iraq (Hopefully October)!

07-28-2009, 10:59 PM	#5
BlackSunsine Drives: 1967 Custom Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 5280 Posts: 296 View My Garage	Hey AirBoz - Thanks for serving and I hope you make it back safe. Try to stay cool! r, CTRCS (Ret) __________________ Current Cars - 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (1983) 2004 Harley Davidson Road King(2004) Ex 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe (2007) (Totaled Labor Day) 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe (Thursday) 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS(2009) Colorado Fall - Beautiful - Cool - Snow is soon!!!

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07-27-2009, 06:06 PM	#3
My 76 Drives: 1976 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Fla Posts: 73	As long as the rear frame rails are not rusted out the floor pan is not that big of a deal to replace. The best place to look for a camaro I have found is ebay motors. They have a large selection and there are some pretty good deals on there. I bought my car a 76 camaro off ebay motors for 620.00. It is not that hard to convert a automatic to a four speed. You will need the tunnel from a four speed car and the pedals.

07-28-2009, 09:03 AM	#4
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	My advice is not to mess with a conversion. Your gonna tackle a whole bunch of issues with an old car and you don't want just one more headache and hole that wants money & parts. There are a lot of mods you can do to automatics and that's the route an automatic classic should take. When you change it you start going down a non restoration path. And the value will never be the best.