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74 Camaro C-2 · 10-19-2011, 06:28 PM

Well I've been on this site now for awhile and decided to make a thread for my car. Like the title says it's a '74 Camaro I bought about 2 years ago. I am now 17 and a senior in high school and drive the car daily, except in the snow. The car has a mild 4 bolt main 350 with a thumpr cam, backed by a 4 speed. It took me about 6 months of searching to find a '70s muscle car, with good paint, rust free, 350 or bigger engine, with a 4 speed. Anyhow I ended up with this car which I think is awesome!

I am constantly upgrading things on the car and plan to continue that. So let me know what you think!

Pics-

Front

Rear

Night shot with my dad

Rear end/gas tank/sway bar after I restored the rear underside

Engine- I don't like the air cleaner, just too many flames. I'm looking for a new one now.

Interior- Has 4th gen camaro seats, and sorry the pic was taken and the car was dirty inside

So let me know whatcha think of my car!!!

garcmol · 11-03-2011, 06:43 PM

I think I like it!!!! Very nice.

its a syn · 11-03-2011, 06:46 PM

nice set of wheels!

nasty2ss · 11-03-2011, 06:46 PM

Very nice car kid.

itsadryheat79 · 11-03-2011, 08:06 PM

OMG! - Cheese and Rice Nice car! -luv the flames and it's so strait!
Thanks for posting the pick - 74's like this are just super cool!

shank0668 · 11-03-2011, 08:57 PM

Nice car!
Enjoy and take care of it!

Top Thrill · 11-03-2011, 08:59 PM

I have had 2 74s over the years. The last one I owned for over 10 years wile I fixed her up. Sold after moving to a new house and had no room to work on it.

74 Camaro C-2 · 11-05-2011, 06:39 PM

Thanks everyone! I will definitely take care of it, I baby it all the time. I hope to sometime afford the wheels like the ones on this car- http://jerryforthofer.wordpress.com/...o-rf-3-4-2-sm/ -They are Billet Specialties, 17x8 in the front and the awesome 17x11 in the back. Thanks again for the compliments and I will be sure to keep this thread updated as I continue to upgrade my car!

BAD436Z28 · 11-05-2011, 07:00 PM

wow!!very nice 74,looks great keep the pictures coming.

WiSSDiver · 11-05-2011, 07:34 PM

Very nice. Reminds me of my first Camaro, a 79 Z28. In fact that looks like the hood scoup I had on mine. Enjoy it, take care of it, and she'll take care of you!

74 Camaro C-2 · 11-06-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rpomeroy

Very nice. Reminds me of my first Camaro, a 79 Z28. In fact that looks like the hood scoup I had on mine. Enjoy it, take care of it, and she'll take care of you!

Cool! I always take care of her. And it's funny you said that because the hood scoop is from a '79-'81 Camaro and would not have come on my car. But it was on there when I bought it and I think it looks pretty good!

Also I had some professional pictures taken of my car alongside my dad's Chevelle! I'm still waiting for the photographer to put give them to me but I will show them on here as soon as I receive them!

shank0668 · 11-06-2011, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 74 Camaro C-2

Thanks everyone! I will definitely take care of it, I baby it all the time. I hope to sometime afford the wheels like the ones on this car- http://jerryforthofer.wordpress.com/...o-rf-3-4-2-sm/ -They are Billet Specialties, 17x8 in the front and the awesome 17x11 in the back. Thanks again for the compliments and I will be sure to keep this thread updated as I continue to upgrade my car!

I like the current wheels, they look retro. (I'm not old, I'm younger than you)
However, those look really nice too. I hope someday to have a second gen as nice as that, whether Trans Am or Camaro.

74 Camaro C-2 · 11-08-2011, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shank0668

I like the current wheels, they look retro. (I'm not old, I'm younger than you)
However, those look really nice too. I hope someday to have a second gen as nice as that, whether Trans Am or Camaro.

Haha thanks man. My wheels aren't bad, but I really like the pro-touring look. But really what I want is wider rear wheels, mine are fairly narrow and I love the wide wheel, deep set look! But right now they aren't changing, lots of other things that I need to put my money towards other than wheels.
And if you save up you should easily be able to get either a Trans am or a Camaro. Mid to late 2nd gens are too expensive yet but they are raising in value.

shank0668 · 11-08-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 74 Camaro C-2

Haha thanks man. My wheels aren't bad, but I really like the pro-touring look. But really what I want is wider rear wheels, mine are fairly narrow and I love the wide wheel, deep set look! But right now they aren't changing, lots of other things that I need to put my money towards other than wheels.
And if you save up you should easily be able to get either a Trans am or a Camaro. Mid to late 2nd gens are too expensive yet but they are raising in value.

I'll be saving up for one

I plan on one not quite as nice as yours, but time will tell.

10-19-2011, 06:28 PM	#1
74 Camaro C-2 Drives: '74 Camaro 383 Stroker 4-Speed Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 169	'74 Camaro- My first car Well I've been on this site now for awhile and decided to make a thread for my car. Like the title says it's a '74 Camaro I bought about 2 years ago. I am now 17 and a senior in high school and drive the car daily, except in the snow. The car has a mild 4 bolt main 350 with a thumpr cam, backed by a 4 speed. It took me about 6 months of searching to find a '70s muscle car, with good paint, rust free, 350 or bigger engine, with a 4 speed. Anyhow I ended up with this car which I think is awesome! I am constantly upgrading things on the car and plan to continue that. So let me know what you think! Pics- Front Rear Night shot with my dad Rear end/gas tank/sway bar after I restored the rear underside Engine- I don't like the air cleaner, just too many flames. I'm looking for a new one now. Interior- Has 4th gen camaro seats, and sorry the pic was taken and the car was dirty inside So let me know whatcha think of my car!!! __________________ 1974 Camaro - 383 Stroker - 4 speed - black on black

11-03-2011, 06:43 PM	#2
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	I think I like it!!!! Very nice. __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

11-03-2011, 06:46 PM	#3
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	nice set of wheels! __________________

11-03-2011, 08:06 PM	#5
itsadryheat79 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE (2)79Z28 72RS 67SS 69Z Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 422 View My Garage	OMG! - Cheese and Rice Nice car! -luv the flames and it's so strait! Thanks for posting the pick - 74's like this are just super cool! __________________ - Buttons and Skulls - miss my annimated signature.

11-03-2011, 08:59 PM	#7
Top Thrill BOD 5/28/09 #13485 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 913	I have had 2 74s over the years. The last one I owned for over 10 years wile I fixed her up. Sold after moving to a new house and had no room to work on it. __________________

11-03-2011, 06:46 PM	#4
nasty2ss Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss IOM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: rochester ny Posts: 767	Very nice car kid.

11-03-2011, 08:57 PM	#6
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	Nice car! Enjoy and take care of it!

11-05-2011, 06:39 PM	#8
74 Camaro C-2 Drives: '74 Camaro 383 Stroker 4-Speed Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 169	Thanks everyone! I will definitely take care of it, I baby it all the time. I hope to sometime afford the wheels like the ones on this car- http://jerryforthofer.wordpress.com/...o-rf-3-4-2-sm/ -They are Billet Specialties, 17x8 in the front and the awesome 17x11 in the back. Thanks again for the compliments and I will be sure to keep this thread updated as I continue to upgrade my car! __________________ 1974 Camaro - 383 Stroker - 4 speed - black on black

11-05-2011, 07:00 PM	#9
BAD436Z28 Drives: hugger orange 80 camaro,needs total Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: grandrapids, mi Posts: 146	wow!!very nice 74,looks great keep the pictures coming.

11-05-2011, 07:34 PM	#10
WiSSDiver Drives: 1968 Coupe, 2010 2SS, 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: WIsconsin Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	Very nice. Reminds me of my first Camaro, a 79 Z28. In fact that looks like the hood scoup I had on mine. Enjoy it, take care of it, and she'll take care of you! __________________

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