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Taylortoons · 09-14-2017, 01:00 PM

Got her all jacked up and sitting on top of them Dunlop G/T Qualifiers, too. LOL!

You were really the last group of kids that could work on cars. Electronics took over right about the time you graduated high school. Those were some great times!

Scalded Dog · 09-14-2017, 01:39 PM

Great story, great writing, very nice!

snarky · 09-14-2017, 03:13 PM

JLSuperfly · 09-14-2017, 03:50 PM

Nice car!

5thGenOwner · 09-15-2017, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Theloots

I'm new to this forum and have already found it super useful and am soaking myself in the great stories, mods, and all other cool things I've discovered already. I hope I'm welcomed to the family : )
I'm 50 years old and have to say I'm 17 again !.

When I was 17 in about 1984, I had purchased a 1973 Camaro (Sold about 1990). I dumped 5years of labor, parts and money into it and loved every minute. I painted it Red, put in a brand new RHS motor about 350HP, and a new interior. along with an original GM 1981 Camaro air-induction hood..... which by the way looks very similar from inside the new one looking out at it. My mom, at the time, nagged me every day saying I was Obsessed with my car and she was right. .... so right ... that I painted a name on the back "OBSESSION" just to rub it in a little. Ever since the day I sold it, I wished I had it back. I lost my license from that car with waaaaay to many speeding tickets, cops chasing me home, and really cool stories. My girlfriend (wife now) loved it just as as me.

So .... 33 years later (kids grown up, bills up to date, not a great need for the SUV anymore) ... I get a used 2012 2SS and I'm in love again.

I have to tell you all, that I can't describe the feeling I have in words. It's just that ... a great feeling every time I get in it again.

I'm a total kid again, Wendy and I are speeding around with it all the time, and I just love it! I hope that all of you appreciate your Camaro's as much as I do. It is such a wonderful car and the technology difference from 1973 is incredible. I'm loving the way this drives and handles. I remember hitting about 140PMH with the old one hoping it would hold together ... now ... smooth as silk !! I already put a Borla catback S-Type on it and it sounds great. Also, in the pics below you will see that I saved one of the original fender emblems from my 73 all these years and mounted it on the dash in the new one. Old meets new ! ... I found that to be so cool for me. I just love having in there : )

Oh ... and just to rub it in a little more to my mom ... I got lettering for this one too. "Still obseSSed" mounted on the hood scoop. LOL .. My mom just loves me .... even still ; )

So glad I'm part of this crowd again.

Oh and 33 years ago ... if you had to take something apart it was all trial and error ... now it's simply youtube. You younger folks are lucky !!
I hope you enjoy the little story : )
Mike .....

back to your teens!

That is an awesome story, thank you for sharing!

Theloots · 09-15-2017, 08:52 PM

HA ! Always loved double tail lights

Theloots · 09-15-2017, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylortoons

Got her all jacked up and sitting on top of them Dunlop G/T Qualifiers, too. LOL!

You were really the last group of kids that could work on cars. Electronics took over right about the time you graduated high school. Those were some great times!

Ha ... Still have two scars from slipping wrenches ; )

myold88 · 09-15-2017, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 13LTLoveIt

Welcome aboard. Many happy miles! Ain't it neat how 5th Gens have the squircle double tail lights similar to your 73?

Only the best ones.

bdstealth · 09-17-2017, 04:06 AM

Welcome aboard, Now you know the meaning of permagrin.

Olddudesrule · 09-17-2017, 12:20 PM

Welcome back! My first was also a GenII, a 1971. Good memories

Dlsbobby · 09-17-2017, 07:23 PM

So happy that you are enjoying your car. Hold on to your wallet because if you stay in here too long the mod addiction will get a hold of you. LOL

Cheers.

15cammedSS · 09-20-2017, 09:55 AM

Yea that "MOD" bug will get you REAL fast!!!! lol

Hit up my buddies at phastekperformance.com

Theloots · 09-20-2017, 08:46 PM

OMG the mod bug already bit me ! Borla s-type cat back already installed. 2010 Prototype aluminum shifter went on an hour ago, cold air coming. Love it !!
thank you everyone for the warm welcome !! : ))

Stewart · 09-21-2017, 07:10 AM

Welcome to the wild side fellow Jerseyan. The car(s) looks amazing. There is a lot of great info on here and members eager to help out. Enjoy the ride.

09-14-2017, 01:00 PM	#15
Taylortoons Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 482	Got her all jacked up and sitting on top of them Dunlop G/T Qualifiers, too. LOL! You were really the last group of kids that could work on cars. Electronics took over right about the time you graduated high school. Those were some great times! __________________ GPI Built Procharger D-1/13 PSI/Race Intercooler/SS3 Cam Kit/Kooks LTH/X- pipe/FIC 1050/E85/3.91 gears/Centerforce Dual Disc clutch/Flowmaster Outlaw/775whp/680tqSOLD

09-14-2017, 03:13 PM	#17
snarky ultracrepidarianism Drives: '14 1SS/RS/1LE/NPP '18 Accord Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: where folks drive like shit Posts: 1,297	__________________

09-17-2017, 04:06 AM	#23
bdstealth Drives: 2SS/RS White/blk int.M6,GFX Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central New York Posts: 822 View My Garage	Welcome aboard, Now you know the meaning of permagrin. __________________ (Click above image to learn about UpstateC5)

09-17-2017, 12:20 PM	#24
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	Welcome back! My first was also a GenII, a 1971. Good memories __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

09-20-2017, 09:55 AM	#26
15cammedSS Drives: 2015 2SS....white Join Date: May 2015 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 527	Yea that "MOD" bug will get you REAL fast!!!! lol Hit up my buddies at phastekperformance.com __________________ 2015 Summit White 2SS/RS with NPP.... Roto-Fab intake....Phastek lowering springs....BMR strut brace....custom cut blower cam and tune by Matt Sorian.....@MSTuning...BTR valve train....stainless power longtubes with HF cats....Phastek supplied

09-14-2017, 01:39 PM	#16
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Great story, great writing, very nice!

09-14-2017, 03:50 PM	#18
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	Nice car!

09-15-2017, 08:52 PM	#20
Theloots Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Palmetto, FL Posts: 99	HA ! Always loved double tail lights

09-17-2017, 07:23 PM	#25
Dlsbobby Drives: 2010 Camaro ss M6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CA Posts: 148	So happy that you are enjoying your car. Hold on to your wallet because if you stay in here too long the mod addiction will get a hold of you. LOL Cheers.

09-20-2017, 08:46 PM	#27
Theloots Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Palmetto, FL Posts: 99	OMG the mod bug already bit me ! Borla s-type cat back already installed. 2010 Prototype aluminum shifter went on an hour ago, cold air coming. Love it !! thank you everyone for the warm welcome !! : ))

09-21-2017, 07:10 AM	#28
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	Welcome to the wild side fellow Jerseyan. The car(s) looks amazing. There is a lot of great info on here and members eager to help out. Enjoy the ride. __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260 Last edited by Stewart; 09-21-2017 at 09:54 AM.