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1983 Chevrolet Z/28 CAMARO
Added on Oct. 8 by orion051570

4 YEARS AGO I BAUGHT IT FOR $150. IT DIDN’T HAVE AN ENGINE AND THE TRANNY NEEDED REBUILT, I FOUND A 305cid FOR $250. AND PAID $600. TO GET THE TRANNY REBUILT NOW IT IS MY DAILY DRIVER < BUT I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE IT TO AN AUTOCROSS SOME DAY .OH AND ITS NOT FOR SALE .

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lesabre400:
I love these things. A buddy of mine in high school had a black one. We blew a head gasket on the highway one day but otherwise, the thing was a hoot. A few years ago, I nearly bought one from a family friend who autocrossed it, so it can be done. The tuning potential is infinite.
Oct 9, 2009 7:42 a.m.
orion051570:
last tuesday i was driving home ,with my 21 month old daughter , and not even a mile away from my house , when some IDIOT!!! ran a stop sighn, i missed him but not a concreete poast. Thank God we werent hurt , the camaro wasnt damaged too bad , the left front corner of the hood is cracked and the turn signal ,and nose are jacked up ,but it didnt tear it up that bad .
Nov 16, 2009 1:06 a.m.
orion051570:
the mastercylender went bad , couldn't find any in local parts stores , so ordered 1 from 1 of those parts stores … it was bad too , got another 1 it holds pressure until you let off the pedal, then pump them up , this 1 must be bad too .
Mar 11, 2010 12:36 a.m.
jrg77:
Didja check to see if there is a leak in the system somewhere else?
Jun 1, 2010 5:47 p.m.
orion051570:
I have considered that , but I did replace the booster , but haven't had a lot of time , my wife just delivered our new baby girl on 6/10 , and my wife and daughter will be coming home tomarrow ,
Jun 12, 2010 10:39 p.m.
orion051570:
Well My youngest daughter will be turnning 2 this year , and The Camaro is doing great . I worked out the break issues , made a home made power bleeder , and did it myself , well with the help of God :-) … I have been driving it every day the weather allows , Thank God we havent had a lot of snow this year . Oh when I am able to get everything togeather I'm gonna put 1 of 2 engines in it , just not sure which one , a strong 350ci with 202 heads or a de/stroked 350 thats a 331 now, and a T-5 that i have laying around . either way it should be fun .
Jan 17, 2012 11:21 p.m.
orion051570:
and thanks for the votes , I know its no high dollar ride but it sure is fun to drive and pretty reliable too , I'm hoping to update the suspension too , I want to get it into an autocross sometime .
Jan 17, 2012 11:27 p.m.
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