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bkdamon · 07-25-2013, 08:06 PM

Gen 5, 1, 2, 3 in that order

Angrybird 12 · 07-25-2013, 08:15 PM

This is the car that fueled my Camaro obsession.

macalot · 07-25-2013, 08:43 PM

Here's my first and only (so far) Camaro. (The new Z/28 has me thinking though.) Bought in 1973, yep she is an original. Below the picture is a video/sound clip from the ole 302, in the dark. I have to say that we did install the 3rd grind off road race cam that was available back in the day. I guess you will have to click on the second image to get it to load the video.

2nd/5th Gen · 07-25-2013, 08:55 PM

70-73 the style and handling alone puts the 1st gen to shame...

Monchy36 · 07-25-2013, 09:20 PM

This is the one that make want a Camaro...

ex-SS-ve · 07-31-2013, 01:54 PM

10-13-5th, 70-73-2nd & 1st in that order. The 3rd and 4th being the least liked as they have always been a bit odd to me being hatchback wedge shaped cars its almost as if the camaro DNA was almost completely lost in those two generations.

cterry · 08-01-2013, 12:44 AM

Always loved the 1st generation, 69 specifically, but love my 5th gen for handling and performance. That refueled my passion for for camaro's and found a very straight/ no rust/ 69 less motor and trans for 5k. Not An SS, but doing a full body off build with ride tech suspension.

joeybsyc · 08-01-2013, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macalot

Here's my first and only (so far) Camaro. (The new Z/28 has me thinking though.) Bought in 1973, yep she is an original. Below the picture is a video/sound clip from the ole 302, in the dark. I have to say that we did install the 3rd grind off road race cam that was available back in the day. I guess you will have to click on the second image to get it to load the video.

Nice 69 Z. Just needs the grill surround painted blue and rocker moldings reinstalled. What part of Pittsburgh are you from?

macalot · 08-01-2013, 11:55 AM

There are reasons for everything! When I purchased this car the grill and surround were silver, I liked it and kept it that way. The grill and grill surround had been replaced at the dealer from damage received from kissing a snow bank by the original owner. It didn't have the rocker or door moldings on it when I bought it either, so just left it that way. The only other thing that isn't right about the car is that it has the old slapper traction bars, which I wanted to keep as well. A frame off was done in the mid '90s and I decided that I wanted it to be my Z/28, not necessarily a perfect original one.
The rest of the car is original, well except the heads. They are '68 vette heads that we had used on a race car.
I live near Beaver Falls. Thanks for the kudos!

stt816 · 08-01-2013, 09:05 PM

1....2....5, never liked 3rd or 4th at all..this chevy messed up with those

ragzl1 · 08-02-2013, 04:06 PM

GENERATION ONE AND FIVE

DwRed1LTV6 · 08-02-2013, 07:11 PM

Like the 5th gen as well as the 1st gen Camaro's mostly
due to the styling heritage of the new ones !

My oldest brother had a used '69 Camaro 327/300 horse car.
Originally a shade of green ~
Remember him bringing it over, and dad and him working on the
engine. Then they shut the hood and my father starts it up and
backs out and just floors the pedal. Started in rock but dad didnt let off
it squealed for two houses. I guess that was when dad let of the gas.

07-25-2013, 08:15 PM	#44
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	This is the car that fueled my Camaro obsession. Attached Images __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

07-25-2013, 08:55 PM	#46
2nd/5th Gen Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: In Hiding..... Posts: 141	70-73 the style and handling alone puts the 1st gen to shame... Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cottonwood Green Camaro Z28 Tribute 2010 Cyber Grey 2SS/RS "If there's a new way, I'd be the first in line, but it better work this time"

07-25-2013, 09:20 PM	#47
Monchy36 ZLT!!! COTW (8/5/13) Drives: 2011 IOM 1LT RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 4,773	This is the one that make want a Camaro... __________________ My Journal:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213787

08-01-2013, 09:05 PM	#52
stt816 Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Stamford, Connecticut Posts: 672	1....2....5, never liked 3rd or 4th at all..this chevy messed up with those __________________ Pfadt Race Engineering 1.25" Lowering Springs\| Pfadt Spec Performance Street Alignment\|ZL1 Front Bumper Conversion\|ZL1 20x9 Rims\|Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus 275/40R20Y Square Setup\|\|Footwell Lighting\|G2 Gold Painted Brake Calipers *Stainless Power Long Tube Headers\|Cold Air Inductions Cold Air Intake\|VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body\|Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback\| Vitesse Throttle Controller* --Jannetty Racing Enterprises Dyno Tuned\|408 RWHP

08-02-2013, 04:06 PM	#53
ragzl1 JOHN Drives: 13 ZL1, 69 RS, 19 Z06, 57 Vette Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 424 View My Garage	GENERATION ONE AND FIVE Attached Images __________________ MY WIFE AND MY FIRST CAMARO. KEPT THE GIRL AND TRADED THE CAR.

07-25-2013, 08:06 PM	#43
bkdamon Drives: Rally Yellow 2012 1LT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Camden, SC Posts: 91	Gen 5, 1, 2, 3 in that order

07-25-2013, 08:43 PM	#45
macalot Drives: 1969 Z/28 + 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Area, Pa Posts: 534	Here's my first and only (so far) Camaro. (The new Z/28 has me thinking though.) Bought in 1973, yep she is an original. Below the picture is a video/sound clip from the ole 302, in the dark. I have to say that we did install the 3rd grind off road race cam that was available back in the day. I guess you will have to click on the second image to get it to load the video.

07-31-2013, 01:54 PM	#48
ex-SS-ve Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 763	10-13-5th, 70-73-2nd & 1st in that order. The 3rd and 4th being the least liked as they have always been a bit odd to me being hatchback wedge shaped cars its almost as if the camaro DNA was almost completely lost in those two generations.

08-01-2013, 12:44 AM	#49
cterry So Cal Race Team Drives: 2010 Carmaro SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Anaheim, Ca Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Always loved the 1st generation, 69 specifically, but love my 5th gen for handling and performance. That refueled my passion for for camaro's and found a very straight/ no rust/ 69 less motor and trans for 5k. Not An SS, but doing a full body off build with ride tech suspension.

08-01-2013, 11:55 AM	#51
macalot Drives: 1969 Z/28 + 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Area, Pa Posts: 534	There are reasons for everything! When I purchased this car the grill and surround were silver, I liked it and kept it that way. The grill and grill surround had been replaced at the dealer from damage received from kissing a snow bank by the original owner. It didn't have the rocker or door moldings on it when I bought it either, so just left it that way. The only other thing that isn't right about the car is that it has the old slapper traction bars, which I wanted to keep as well. A frame off was done in the mid '90s and I decided that I wanted it to be my Z/28, not necessarily a perfect original one. The rest of the car is original, well except the heads. They are '68 vette heads that we had used on a race car. I live near Beaver Falls. Thanks for the kudos!

08-02-2013, 07:11 PM	#54
DwRed1LTV6 Drives: '11 VR 2LT HHr Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 2,721	Like the 5th gen as well as the 1st gen Camaro's mostly due to the styling heritage of the new ones ! My oldest brother had a used '69 Camaro 327/300 horse car. Originally a shade of green ~ Remember him bringing it over, and dad and him working on the engine. Then they shut the hood and my father starts it up and backs out and just floors the pedal. Started in rock but dad didnt let off it squealed for two houses. I guess that was when dad let of the gas. __________________ 2011 Hhr Formerly known as Silver85IrocZ !!

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