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*Milk 1027* · 09-01-2008, 01:39 AM

So I'm new on this site and first time car buyer. I've been following the news on the 2010 Camaro since the concept was revealed and i can't wait to get my SS.

But I decided I couldn't wait to drive a Camaro. So my question is: Is $4,000 a good price for a 1974 Camaro LT considering that the first thing I'm going to do (withing one week) will be adding a new stereo, alarm, restoring the vinyl top, and new paint job. Or am I getting ripped off?

Thanks for the help.

Zieke · 09-01-2008, 01:43 AM

thats a tuff question. since we cant see the condition of the vehicle.
but if you can see that it is in good condition, the engine is good, and other key systems are in fine working order. thats not a bad price. IMO

*Milk 1027* · 09-01-2008, 01:57 AM

It's not in too bad of a condition the engine looks good and clean and runs fine. Other than that i don't mind having a project car. (I can always find something that I want restored).

chadrcr · 09-01-2008, 02:01 AM

It needs to be sound mechanically... how is the engine? trans/clutch? steering/suspension? check for rust.. etc. I would recommend getting it checked by a mechanic. Unless you can/want to fix all that ...

*TAG UR IT* · 09-01-2008, 02:55 AM

First off, welcome to the site! As far as helping you out on price....really...need to see it. It would have to be in fairly decent running condition for that cash. I'm sure others here will be able to give you some good advice. Throw up some pix if you get the chance.

*Milk 1027* · 09-01-2008, 03:50 AM

I didn't have my phone with me so i couldn't get a pic of it. But from what i saw it needs a fair amount of work inside. However, the engine is in a surprisingly great condition. It looks the guy just recently worked on it. The outside is in a need of a paint job and it has very little rust.

*GTAHVIT* · 09-01-2008, 10:20 AM

PICS... PICS... PICS... PICS... PICS... PICS... PICS...

Welcome to the site!

*Milk 1027* · 09-01-2008, 09:29 PM

So i ended up buying it and I'm picking it up tommorrow. This is the only picture I have right now but I'll make sure to take more before and after the make-over.

*The_Blur* · 09-01-2008, 09:42 PM

We like new people! It's good to have you on board. Even if you don't get the new one, that classic will be a great contribution to our collective car compilation.

That looks slick with the white base and black stripes. What kind of project do you want to make of this beast?

*Milk 1027* · 09-01-2008, 10:08 PM

I'm going to college next week so I'll be low on money for the next couple of years. So for right now I'm just going to restore it as much I can. At least untill I get my 2010 then it's my dad's project untill i get out of college.
Oh and I also found out that the previous owner just completely restored the engine and transmission. When I test drove it, it was so loud I just wanted to drive away and not go back.

09'Z28 · 09-01-2008, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

So i ended up buying it and I'm picking it up tommorrow. This is the only picture I have right now but I'll make sure to take more before and after the make-over.

looks to me like it just needs a wash and it should buff up pretty well but it might not be as good in person i suppose

chadrcr · 09-01-2008, 10:51 PM

Looks good so far...

More pics... more details...

The_Beast_ · 09-02-2008, 12:13 AM

TAKE IT...........OR TELL ME WHERE IT IS AND ILL GET IT. That thing looks beautifull.

BTW: no radio......WE DONT NEED NO STINKIN RADIO!!!

*TAG UR IT* · 09-02-2008, 03:03 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!! BUT>>>>>

I want more pix!!!

Great new addition, man. Keep it for good. Just put some work into it and get it running right. It doesn't need to be perfect yet. But, if there's no rust, that's a GREAT start. ....no replacing body panels, etc.

09-01-2008, 01:39 AM	#1
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	Another new guy So I'm new on this site and first time car buyer. I've been following the news on the 2010 Camaro since the concept was revealed and i can't wait to get my SS. But I decided I couldn't wait to drive a Camaro. So my question is: Is $4,000 a good price for a 1974 Camaro LT considering that the first thing I'm going to do (withing one week) will be adding a new stereo, alarm, restoring the vinyl top, and new paint job. Or am I getting ripped off? Thanks for the help.

09-01-2008, 01:43 AM	#2
Zieke Camaro Deprived Drives: 78 Camaro, 00 Tahoe, 10 Cobalt Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kaneohe, HI Posts: 580 View My Garage	thats a tuff question. since we cant see the condition of the vehicle. but if you can see that it is in good condition, the engine is good, and other key systems are in fine working order. thats not a bad price. IMO __________________ 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

09-01-2008, 02:01 AM	#4
chadrcr to Z or not to Z Drives: 99 S10 ZR2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fallon NV Posts: 723 View My Garage	It needs to be sound mechanically... how is the engine? trans/clutch? steering/suspension? check for rust.. etc. I would recommend getting it checked by a mechanic. Unless you can/want to fix all that ... __________________ 99 S-10 ZR2 06 GMC Z71 - - - sold... getting ready for my Camaro 02 Z28 - - - sold :( miss it!

09-01-2008, 10:20 AM	#7
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09-01-2008, 09:42 PM	#9
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	We like new people! It's good to have you on board. Even if you don't get the new one, that classic will be a great contribution to our collective car compilation. That looks slick with the white base and black stripes. What kind of project do you want to make of this beast? __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

09-01-2008, 01:57 AM	#3
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	It's not in too bad of a condition the engine looks good and clean and runs fine. Other than that i don't mind having a project car. (I can always find something that I want restored).

09-01-2008, 02:55 AM	#5
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	First off, welcome to the site! As far as helping you out on price....really...need to see it. It would have to be in fairly decent running condition for that cash. I'm sure others here will be able to give you some good advice. Throw up some pix if you get the chance.

09-01-2008, 03:50 AM	#6
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	I didn't have my phone with me so i couldn't get a pic of it. But from what i saw it needs a fair amount of work inside. However, the engine is in a surprisingly great condition. It looks the guy just recently worked on it. The outside is in a need of a paint job and it has very little rust.

09-01-2008, 09:29 PM	#8
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	So i ended up buying it and I'm picking it up tommorrow. This is the only picture I have right now but I'll make sure to take more before and after the make-over.

09-01-2008, 10:08 PM	#10
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	I'm going to college next week so I'll be low on money for the next couple of years. So for right now I'm just going to restore it as much I can. At least untill I get my 2010 then it's my dad's project untill i get out of college. Oh and I also found out that the previous owner just completely restored the engine and transmission. When I test drove it, it was so loud I just wanted to drive away and not go back.

09-01-2008, 10:51 PM	#12
chadrcr to Z or not to Z Drives: 99 S10 ZR2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fallon NV Posts: 723 View My Garage	Looks good so far... More pics... more details... __________________ 99 S-10 ZR2 06 GMC Z71 - - - sold... getting ready for my Camaro 02 Z28 - - - sold :( miss it!

09-02-2008, 03:03 AM	#14
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!! BUT>>>>> I want more pix!!! Great new addition, man. Keep it for good. Just put some work into it and get it running right. It doesn't need to be perfect yet. But, if there's no rust, that's a GREAT start. ....no replacing body panels, etc.

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