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CAMAROssRS · 07-03-2012, 03:31 AM

Ok, so this camaro is being sold locally and the guy is saying he is FIRM at $3,000.00 WITHOUT THE WHEELS, which I told him I wasn't interested in. Im actually planning on putting on my polished aluminums from my 2010 ss.

It has a 350 with a cam in it and he claims 50,000 miles on motor and trans, not sure how many on the body. He said he has a new red top coming in for it since the current one needs replacing. It is an auto tans.

So Is it worth paying 3 grand for this car without the wheels?

upflying · 07-03-2012, 09:29 AM

Camaros never came as ragtop so that one is aftermarket. It will be a huge leaker so pull the carpets and check for floorpan rust.
Those cheap seat covers probably means the upholstery is shot.
Check the VIN to make sure it is a real Z28.
A cammed 350 might not pass a sniffer at a smog check in Michigan.
Look under the trunk pad too for rust.
Loss of structural rigidity from the open roof means this car will rattle and shake over bumps.

Dave McFly · 07-03-2012, 11:07 AM

some did but they were built into convertibles for the dealerships by a company called I think ASC who also did the T tops for them too. you can always tell if it is a ASC drop top as it has a hard cover that the soft top folds under. the ones with the soft top attached to the body like that (the up top pic) is defiantly done aftermarket and will not be nearly as good as the ones sold to dealerships.

this is what a proper 3rd gen drop top looks like as far as how you have to flip up the cover unfold the top etc, I personally would walk away from that one, who knows how bad the shop that did that conversion messed up on it.

AZCamaroFan · 07-03-2012, 11:10 AM

in 1987 they started offering convertibles, so that one has been converted. also has a custom interior i see.

matt55 · 07-03-2012, 11:38 AM

Only if had a gun held to my head.

Dave McFly · 07-03-2012, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZCamaroFan

in 1987 they started offering convertibles, so that one has been converted. also has a custom interior i see.

the firebird/TA did too but only for the 91 and 92 model years.

Stew · 07-03-2012, 11:52 AM

Skip it, run, don't walk, away.

upflying · 07-03-2012, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stew

Skip it, run, don't walk, away.

Yep, agree. That car will be a huge money pit. Original engine was a computer controlled L69 Quadrajet L69 SBC. It was a 305 with about 180 hp.
That car looks molested and all the early computer ECU's were problematic

scrming · 07-03-2012, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upflying

Camaros never came as ragtop so that one is aftermarket. It will be a huge leaker so pull the carpets and check for floorpan rust.
Those cheap seat covers probably means the upholstery is shot.
Check the VIN to make sure it is a real Z28.
A cammed 350 might not pass a sniffer at a smog check in Michigan.
Look under the trunk pad too for rust.
Loss of structural rigidity from the open roof means this car will rattle and shake over bumps.

No emissions testing in Michigan....

ShowSStopper · 07-03-2012, 04:50 PM

$0

upflying · 07-03-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by scrming

No emissions testing in Michigan....

Ok thanks, I was thinking of the draconian Crapifornia smog laws

_Nick_ · 07-03-2012, 05:32 PM

If you do buy one, don't put those 20s on it. That size looks ridiculous on anything other than a 5th gen.

THUMPER20X · 07-04-2012, 10:47 PM

10 bolts love 20" forged wheels lol. And they look stupid on 3rds. Not an ASC roof for sure.

jaysonstuart · 07-04-2012, 10:54 PM

Is it just me or does the drivers seat look busted?

Looks like it's falling out of the car.

07-03-2012, 03:31 AM	#1
CAMAROssRS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Bloomfield, Mi Posts: 127 View My Garage	What should I pay for this 84 z28??????? Ok, so this camaro is being sold locally and the guy is saying he is FIRM at $3,000.00 WITHOUT THE WHEELS, which I told him I wasn't interested in. Im actually planning on putting on my polished aluminums from my 2010 ss. It has a 350 with a cam in it and he claims 50,000 miles on motor and trans, not sure how many on the body. He said he has a new red top coming in for it since the current one needs replacing. It is an auto tans. So Is it worth paying 3 grand for this car without the wheels? __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS Black on Black American Thunder Flowmaster 817481 K&N CAI

07-03-2012, 11:07 AM	#3
Dave McFly new car smell Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang 'Natasha' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	some did but they were built into convertibles for the dealerships by a company called I think ASC who also did the T tops for them too. you can always tell if it is a ASC drop top as it has a hard cover that the soft top folds under. the ones with the soft top attached to the body like that (the up top pic) is defiantly done aftermarket and will not be nearly as good as the ones sold to dealerships. this is what a proper 3rd gen drop top looks like as far as how you have to flip up the cover unfold the top etc, I personally would walk away from that one, who knows how bad the shop that did that conversion messed up on it. __________________ "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house." George Carlin

07-03-2012, 11:10 AM	#4
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_Nick_ Drives: '87 T/A, '87 IROC, '70 Grand Prix Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 451	If you do buy one, don't put those 20s on it. That size looks ridiculous on anything other than a 5th gen. __________________

07-03-2012, 09:29 AM	#2
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	Camaros never came as ragtop so that one is aftermarket. It will be a huge leaker so pull the carpets and check for floorpan rust. Those cheap seat covers probably means the upholstery is shot. Check the VIN to make sure it is a real Z28. A cammed 350 might not pass a sniffer at a smog check in Michigan. Look under the trunk pad too for rust. Loss of structural rigidity from the open roof means this car will rattle and shake over bumps.

07-03-2012, 11:52 AM	#7
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	Skip it, run, don't walk, away.

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07-04-2012, 10:47 PM	#13
THUMPER20X GM fix my PAINT U suck! Drives: 2010 Black 1SS/RS 6Spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Great Red North Posts: 1,856	10 bolts love 20" forged wheels lol. And they look stupid on 3rds. Not an ASC roof for sure. __________________

07-04-2012, 10:54 PM	#14
jaysonstuart Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 684 View My Garage	Is it just me or does the drivers seat look busted? Looks like it's falling out of the car.