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Zieke · 07-06-2009, 10:12 PM

Hey. im currently in the middle of restoring my 78 camaro.
and was wondering if anyone on here has done or is doing the same thing.
swap stories and pointers. any help?

MR. FBDY · 07-07-2009, 09:53 AM

How deep is your restoration? I have doen a few over the last couple years. I am currently doing a 72, a 78, a custom 80, and a 79 T/A for a guy in Florida.

What kind of info do you need? I am sure I can help, and for parts too.

Check out my website: www.trikfbdyprtsperformance.com

heinzd01 · 07-07-2009, 11:37 AM

Lots of info at www.nastyZ28.com

My 76 · 07-07-2009, 03:41 PM

I have 30 years in the paint and body bussiness so I may be able to help you on that end. I am currently restoring a 76.

Hylton · 07-07-2009, 03:49 PM

Got a few days? I could tell you a crapload. My biggest advice - have more money than you think you'll need. Much more.....

blake22 · 08-15-2009, 09:09 PM

im doing the same thing and no nothing about what im doing

hahaha

*Milk 1027* · 08-15-2009, 09:12 PM

parts are expensive...........

very expensive

stang_kllr · 08-17-2009, 12:26 PM

i am currently doing my 81 and been doing it for a couple years. i aint done yet but ill lend any tips if you can use any. good places are nastyz28.com, 70-81.com, classic industries, summitracing.com and for some reason i can find alot of parts for our cars at junk yards. and as for the late second gens parts are not hard to find and they are pretty cheap. also check craigslist.com in your area. ebay is the shit also..

Zieke · 08-18-2009, 09:11 PM

well, by the time im able to get back to work on her, ill have plenty of money, and hope to have learned a lot of pointers on finishing the restore.

right now im 5 wks from finishing A school here in pensacola, Fl. after here its off the whatever fleet replacement squadron they put me in. Either JAX or Widby WA.

stang_kllr · 08-18-2009, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zieke

well, by the time im able to get back to work on her, ill have plenty of money, and hope to have learned a lot of pointers on finishing the restore.

right now im 5 wks from finishing A school here in pensacola, Fl. after here its off the whatever fleet replacement squadron they put me in. Either JAX or Widby WA.

yo man whats your rate? im an AS. pensacola was nice.

Yellojacket · 08-19-2009, 08:29 AM

My wife has a 78 and I had always intended to restore it and have a matching set with my 2010 but time, money and a lack of a real garage to do it in I never did. She is now selling it. I hate to see it go but oh well.... I just told the guy when he is done with it i want him to send me some pictures of the finished project.

My 76 · 08-19-2009, 09:29 AM

Zieke, If you get stationed at JAX let me know and I will give you a hand with the 78. We live close to JAX-NAS.

Zieke · 08-19-2009, 11:54 AM

im in ATO school right now. but im an AWV.

also. my car is back in Idaho at home. i got an 04 jetta for now.
but depending on how long ill be wherever i go. i might get my car.

7DNHALF · 09-15-2009, 08:23 PM

Stay away from those Navy women...finish the car before getting married.

Pull carpet/deadener and treat for rust. Vacuum out quarters and air vent areas and treat for rust. When you open the doors you'll see the black plastic vents, vacuum and treat for rust.
Underneath on the inner quarters near gas tank you'll see plugs, pull and vacuum out. RUST RUST- it's everywhere.

Trust me there is a lot of rust you can't see. Mine was media blasted and there were a lot of surprises for a new mexico/texas car.

Military - Keep all paperwork -never throw away anything. The military will lose it

10 yrs Navy RM2 now called IT. Do all the correspondence courses you can. Go to college and go warrant or officer. Currently 4yrs Active Duty Army National Guard as a Blackhawk mechanic/crewchief. Send me to Afghanistan - Easy money!

07-06-2009, 10:12 PM	#1
Zieke Camaro Deprived Drives: 78 Camaro, 00 Tahoe, 10 Cobalt Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kaneohe, HI Posts: 580 View My Garage	78 restoration questions Hey. im currently in the middle of restoring my 78 camaro. and was wondering if anyone on here has done or is doing the same thing. swap stories and pointers. any help? __________________ 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

07-07-2009, 09:53 AM	#2
MR. FBDY FBDY or no Body Drives: 2010 CGM ZL1 clone/13 Silverado HD Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 333	How deep is your restoration? I have doen a few over the last couple years. I am currently doing a 72, a 78, a custom 80, and a 79 T/A for a guy in Florida. What kind of info do you need? I am sure I can help, and for parts too. Check out my website: www.trikfbdyprtsperformance.com __________________ "Camaro Mike" of NY CGM/M6/ZL1clone/GFX/Hurst/SLP/K&N/BMR/Niche Happily cruizin 7/31/09

07-07-2009, 03:49 PM	#5
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	Got a few days? I could tell you a crapload. My biggest advice - have more money than you think you'll need. Much more..... __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

08-15-2009, 09:09 PM	#6
blake22 1978 camaro Drives: needs work Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: texas Posts: 19	im doing the same thing and no nothing about what im doing hahaha __________________

08-15-2009, 09:12 PM	#7
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	parts are expensive........... very expensive __________________

07-07-2009, 11:37 AM	#3
heinzd01 Drives: 2010 SS RS, 1976 Type LT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jamestown, OH (East of Dayton) Posts: 1,275 View My Garage	Lots of info at www.nastyZ28.com

07-07-2009, 03:41 PM	#4
My 76 Drives: 1976 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Fla Posts: 73	I have 30 years in the paint and body bussiness so I may be able to help you on that end. I am currently restoring a 76.

08-17-2009, 12:26 PM	#8
stang_kllr Snake Skinner Drives: 1981 camaro z28 383 stroker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: el paso, tx Posts: 31 View My Garage	i am currently doing my 81 and been doing it for a couple years. i aint done yet but ill lend any tips if you can use any. good places are nastyz28.com, 70-81.com, classic industries, summitracing.com and for some reason i can find alot of parts for our cars at junk yards. and as for the late second gens parts are not hard to find and they are pretty cheap. also check craigslist.com in your area. ebay is the shit also.. __________________ Crushing Ponys since 1967 '98 Chevy Camaro SS #131 NBM M6 (caSSie) '08 Nissan Titan XE - just a k&n (Titania) '81 Chevy Camaro Z28 - Blown & Stroked (Camarolyn)

08-18-2009, 09:11 PM	#9
Zieke Camaro Deprived Drives: 78 Camaro, 00 Tahoe, 10 Cobalt Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kaneohe, HI Posts: 580 View My Garage	well, by the time im able to get back to work on her, ill have plenty of money, and hope to have learned a lot of pointers on finishing the restore. right now im 5 wks from finishing A school here in pensacola, Fl. after here its off the whatever fleet replacement squadron they put me in. Either JAX or Widby WA. __________________ 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

08-19-2009, 08:29 AM	#11
Yellojacket Drives: 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 373	My wife has a 78 and I had always intended to restore it and have a matching set with my 2010 but time, money and a lack of a real garage to do it in I never did. She is now selling it. I hate to see it go but oh well.... I just told the guy when he is done with it i want him to send me some pictures of the finished project.

08-19-2009, 09:29 AM	#12
My 76 Drives: 1976 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Fla Posts: 73	Zieke, If you get stationed at JAX let me know and I will give you a hand with the 78. We live close to JAX-NAS.

08-19-2009, 11:54 AM	#13
Zieke Camaro Deprived Drives: 78 Camaro, 00 Tahoe, 10 Cobalt Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kaneohe, HI Posts: 580 View My Garage	im in ATO school right now. but im an AWV. also. my car is back in Idaho at home. i got an 04 jetta for now. but depending on how long ill be wherever i go. i might get my car. __________________ 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

09-15-2009, 08:23 PM	#14
7DNHALF Drives: 1970 1/2 CAMARO RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ROUND ROCK TEXAS Posts: 13	Stay away from those Navy women...finish the car before getting married. Pull carpet/deadener and treat for rust. Vacuum out quarters and air vent areas and treat for rust. When you open the doors you'll see the black plastic vents, vacuum and treat for rust. Underneath on the inner quarters near gas tank you'll see plugs, pull and vacuum out. RUST RUST- it's everywhere. Trust me there is a lot of rust you can't see. Mine was media blasted and there were a lot of surprises for a new mexico/texas car. Military - Keep all paperwork -never throw away anything. The military will lose it 10 yrs Navy RM2 now called IT. Do all the correspondence courses you can. Go to college and go warrant or officer. Currently 4yrs Active Duty Army National Guard as a Blackhawk mechanic/crewchief. Send me to Afghanistan - Easy money! __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - 1970 1/2 Camaro RS 1969 C-10 Pickup 2005 Colorado 4x4

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