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Mr Monte · 01-21-2024, 05:28 AM

Bought a 2011 Camaro 2SSRS 6 speed manual from IAA auction in Washington this week. Has 80K miles on it. I'm using it as a donor for my 1973 Camaro project.
Anyone know this car? I know it was bought new in Utah then sold in Washington in 2021.
Here's my 1973 Camaro.

MSgt O · 01-21-2024, 08:00 AM

Did you do the bumper conversion on your 73? What you taking off the 5th gen? Pretty cool project!!

redcoats1976 · 01-21-2024, 08:34 AM

wow,that 5th gen looks pretty good to be chopping up...is the other side toast?

joshnmn · 01-23-2024, 08:05 AM

Agree! ^^

The_bald_eagle_machine · 01-23-2024, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Monte

Bought a 2011 Camaro 2SSRS 6 speed manual from IAA auction in Washington this week. Has 80K miles on it. I'm using it as a donor for my 1973 Camaro project.
Anyone know this car? I know it was bought new in Utah then sold in Washington in 2021.
Here's my 1973 Camaro.

Not a bad purchase...

You can make some decent money back parting that car out with things like the CF hood, Heritage grille, bumpers, convertible parts, etc... This is the best way to do this. Lowers the overall cost of your swap. If I ever LS swap a thirdgen again, I will be buying a 4th gen as a donor car since 90% of the car bolts directly to the thirdgen.

Good luck!

Mr Monte · 01-26-2024, 01:39 PM

The 2011 arrived in much better condition than expected. Has a bent lower control arm & bent strut. Paid $166 for a pair on new struts & a lower control arm. Also bought a full set of Camaro 18" & pair of 20" for $100 & selling the 18" for $150 netting me some free 20". Should have the 2011 driving next week. As is I did drive it into the garage. Engine started right up and ran 90 minutes with no issues.
Only body damage is front bumper cover & passenger side ground effects are off but I have it. No dents or scratches on the paint. Convertible top looks like new.

Mr Monte · 01-26-2024, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MSgt O

Did you do the bumper conversion on your 73? What you taking off the 5th gen? Pretty cool project!!

I installed the split bumpers, they bolt up to single bumper mounts.
The 2011 is donating its engine, transmission, all seats, center console, gas/brake/clutch peddles, heat/ac system, radiator, fuel system, brake booster, full wiring harness, steering column, gauge cluster and transmission tunnel since thT TR6060 is so big. The 73 will have working OBDII and think it's a 2011 Camaro.

SlowLS1 · 01-26-2024, 02:08 PM

I'm not going to fault you for using that car as a donor! It's gonna be a work of art when you are done!

You should do a build thread so we can follow along!

joshnmn · 01-26-2024, 03:53 PM

Ditto. I do love a 2 gen

Ernie70 · 01-27-2024, 12:13 PM

OOoo the heritage grill..

Is that Cyber gray?

MSgt O · 01-27-2024, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Monte

I installed the split bumpers, they bolt up to single bumper mounts.
The 2011 is donating its engine, transmission, all seats, center console, gas/brake/clutch peddles, heat/ac system, radiator, fuel system, brake booster, full wiring harness, steering column, gauge cluster and transmission tunnel since thT TR6060 is so big. The 73 will have working OBDII and think it's a 2011 Camaro.

Dang, thats ambitious and cool as hell!! Cant wait to see!!!

Mr Monte · 01-31-2024, 05:05 AM

The 2011 arrived & in much better condition than I was expecting. Extra bonus is the carbon fiber hood. It started right up and was able to drive it off the trailer then in to the garage.

0stones0 · 01-31-2024, 06:07 AM

Sure you want to part the ‘11 put for the project car? From the initial post, would have figured the ‘11 was salvaged. Doesn’t sound like it.

yodaslim · 02-03-2024, 11:09 AM

I'm curious to know what you can use off the 2011 for the 73?

01-21-2024, 05:28 AM	#1
Mr Monte Drives: 2014 Chevy SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 269 View My Garage	Bought a 2011 Camaro 2SSRS 6 speed manual from IAA auction in Washington this week Bought a 2011 Camaro 2SSRS 6 speed manual from IAA auction in Washington this week. Has 80K miles on it. I'm using it as a donor for my 1973 Camaro project. Anyone know this car? I know it was bought new in Utah then sold in Washington in 2021. Here's my 1973 Camaro. Attached Images __________________ It's nice to have options.

01-26-2024, 01:39 PM	#6
Mr Monte Drives: 2014 Chevy SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 269 View My Garage	The 2011 arrived in much better condition than expected. Has a bent lower control arm & bent strut. Paid $166 for a pair on new struts & a lower control arm. Also bought a full set of Camaro 18" & pair of 20" for $100 & selling the 18" for $150 netting me some free 20". Should have the 2011 driving next week. As is I did drive it into the garage. Engine started right up and ran 90 minutes with no issues. Only body damage is front bumper cover & passenger side ground effects are off but I have it. No dents or scratches on the paint. Convertible top looks like new. __________________ It's nice to have options.

01-26-2024, 02:08 PM	#8
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 838	I'm not going to fault you for using that car as a donor! It's gonna be a work of art when you are done! You should do a build thread so we can follow along! __________________

01-31-2024, 05:05 AM	#12
Mr Monte Drives: 2014 Chevy SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 269 View My Garage	The 2011 arrived & in much better condition than I was expecting. Extra bonus is the carbon fiber hood. It started right up and was able to drive it off the trailer then in to the garage. __________________ It's nice to have options.

01-31-2024, 06:07 AM	#13
0stones0 It don’t come easy. Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: WI Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Sure you want to part the ‘11 put for the project car? From the initial post, would have figured the ‘11 was salvaged. Doesn’t sound like it. __________________

01-21-2024, 08:00 AM	#2
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 660	Did you do the bumper conversion on your 73? What you taking off the 5th gen? Pretty cool project!!

01-21-2024, 08:34 AM	#3
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	wow,that 5th gen looks pretty good to be chopping up...is the other side toast?

01-23-2024, 08:05 AM	#4
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	Agree! ^^

01-26-2024, 03:53 PM	#9
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	Ditto. I do love a 2 gen

01-27-2024, 12:13 PM	#10
Ernie70 Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Orlando Posts: 202	OOoo the heritage grill.. Is that Cyber gray?

02-03-2024, 11:09 AM	#14
yodaslim Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 23	I'm curious to know what you can use off the 2011 for the 73? __________________ 2013 Chevrolet Camaro SS (My first baby and now my weekend car) 2023 Chevrolet Silverado Custom 4WD (Negotiated $10K off, I brag about every chance I get)