1977 Camaro Build
This was never supposed to happen.
I originally purchased this car to pull the engine and transmission for my other Camaro project. I was hoping that just maybe I might be able to pull some extra parts. However, as you can see in the video it was pretty rough. My Barletta was in much better condition, different years, and not a lot of overlap.
The car was complete though, and you could tell someone loved it. The stance was perfect. The trailer tires just popped. Sometimes that is enough. Just that spark to try and justify the crazy you are slowly resigning yourself to. Looking for any excuse to save it.
My excuse was: I will just practice shooting some paint. I could not possibly make it worse. It was supposed to be a quick turnaround. lol. But after 3 years I was still at it. I think by the end I forgot about everything that was wrong with the car and I didn't have enough sense to stop. My intent was not to make a show car, but to give this old hotrod one more life. I hope I have accomplished that.
Special thanks to Rick, Curtis and Bjorn for all your help.
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Great vid, Chap!! I am working on a '75 camaro and you have given me loads os inspiration! Many thanks!
Bought a 77 back in 89. Teal metallic blue w a white vinyl top, white interior, 305 automatic. Original rally rims. Couldn't get out of its own way, but man was that thing a chick magnet!! Lol! Nice job guys, brings back good times
@rustaholic9029
2 ай бұрын
Love this story.
Nice work. Glad you put the original shifter back in it.
@rustaholic9029
Жыл бұрын
Yes, It was donated by my other Camaro waiting in the wings. No worries, she will get the new one someday. lol
Thank you for saving her. Dad bought a white 1977 Z28 when it was brand new. 4 speed / 350. Said she was fast and fun, burned rubber in all four gears! He sold it to buy land about 1982. Today it is still in great shape and a guy 20 minutes away owns it. I got the excitement of seeing it 3 or 4 times on the road.
@rustaholic9029
Жыл бұрын
love that feeling of seeing any classic on the road. Makes it even better when you have an attachment to it.
I had a 78 camaro, great car, could slide around corners. I like that style too, easy and practical cars to work on too! :)
@rustaholic9029
8 ай бұрын
Nice. thank you for the feedback.
Ohhh Nice
Great cars, so simple, great control, just let off gas to correct a slide, great handling cars, it should turn out great! :)
@rustaholic9029
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for your feedback. I think if I do get another one f body, it will be a firebird. I still have one Camaro left at the house. I will be painting that one back to original color. 1980 Barletta. Maybe will be on the channel next year.
Love the way it looks with those steelies.
One word… badass!
@rustaholic9029
Жыл бұрын
thank you, I am glad you like it.
Solid work man!
@rustaholic9029
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that. Thank you.
Bravo ! Cool Car to fix up...
Beautiful
@rustaholic9029
9 ай бұрын
The longer it has been the less I remember why I ever sold it.
@ 706 thats rather HARD to do body work on those lines i prefer using a hand block sander arouond the lines she looks nice in flat black
@rustaholic9029
Жыл бұрын
I totally agree.
And I don't care what anyone says, Second gen camy's are the sexiest.
Thanks, Enjoyed, Tried very hard to love my new Red Camaro, Bought new in 1977 and another one in 1982 new from the same dealership, Both were Total Junk right from the beginning. Still think about buying a restored one like yours from tim to time.
@rustaholic9029
8 ай бұрын
oh my. Sorry your new ones were not a good experience. I am sure there are some good restorations out there that improved the factory builds. However, I have to admit I do not think mine would be in that category. lol
Dream car
@rustaholic9029
9 ай бұрын
Not sure how this one talked me into it. Nope, I do. It was the trailer tires. lol That car was so fun.
I like how it came out. Where did you order the door panel from?
@rustaholic9029
4 ай бұрын
I actually replaced one door from a doner car. A few items came from ebay, all the brand new parts came from National Parts Depot, which is in Ocala not too far from me.
Do you know the wheel and tire size of those white ones that came on it?
@rustaholic9029
Жыл бұрын
I replaced them with the same size that were on them previously. I really liked the stance the car had. Fronts: 225/60/15 Back: 275/60/15
@Nastyz28
11 ай бұрын
What about the wheel sizes and backspace?
That the way I would restore a car use original motor try and do it as reasonable as possible,just a lot of work... looks good ....get a used 350 ,327 or 400 small block that all I would do different
@rustaholic9029
4 ай бұрын
Yes, I kind of cut my teeth on this one. I have another Camaro in the wings with a 350 I am looking forward to. It is solid car and I plan to drive it for awhile.
All that work and you painted it in flat black primer and put $25 trailer wheels on it??
@rustaholic9029
4 ай бұрын
Yep. Honestly the only reason it got rebuilt was the trailer tires. The previous owner had the stance so tough and the trailer tires just popped. I just had to keep them. lol
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@rustaholic9029
Жыл бұрын
Awesome