Should i buy or not? Theres a guy in Arkansas selling a 1967 camaro RS for 4500. i think its to much for the car but give me your opinion. Its only the body. does not have motor or transmission(rolling chassis). it has new quarter welded on
(that need finishing). has new door skins on both sides(that also need finishing). needs front clip the front clip on it is from a 68. suspension and subframe is good needs new bushings. floor pans are intact with little rust(no big holes). original windshield, door glass, and chrome molding. its primed little rust on outside. it needs alot of work i know but ive been wanting a 60s model camaro for along time now. and now i have a chance to finally own one. but its probably to much for what condition its in. What do you all think?

Tomas,

Given the present state of the economy, I vote holding off buying for now as I believe you will be able to get a better project with less money in the short term future. In the meantime, continue to add to your car purchase fund---- who knows, you could wind up with a complete car if you save your money and hold out long enough!

Charlie 69 RS

It would be cheaper to buy a complete car than finish that one.Unless you want to restore a car.Does the car have a 12 bolt and Disc brakes?Have any pics.?

I would stay away... to many chances for surprises. A project like that could turn into many years of grief and disappointments. My project was supposed to take a year and $20000, but has turned in to $60000 and four years later. Find a driver and enjoy. :beers:

As an owner of a restored '69, and a '68 Project, I watch prices quite a bit. I agree about holding off. Once you start talking about cars without motors or trannys; and lots of body work to do... just keep looking- A better value will pop up. There was a '68 in the classifieds here about a month ago for $10,000. It was non-restored but in fantastic shape. Of course, it really depends on how much of the work you can do yourself. Bob's right... there is no end to the amount of money you can spend to restore a first-gen.

This car sounds like a bad deal even if you can get it for $2500.

i paid 2000 for my 67 18 months ago complete car. fender banged up along with control arms. i could have fixed that but did total resto. car sat for 6 years. changed oil, spark plugs, coolant, hooked it up to new battery and started up. of course new gas. that proves you can find a heck of a better deal than what you are looking at. hope to have mine done by spring time.:hurray:

My vote, Don't buy, it will cost you a heck of a lot of money to get all the parts. I to have a 69 driver and building a RS68, You can drop a couple G's just getting little parts to replace warn out ones on a good driver. Go on line and start shopping for all the parts you will need on a non complete car. Do a little math and you will see you can spend a ton of $$$ real quick. Keep looking I've see some pretty nice ones out there for 10-12K, then you can add and change as you can afford. To start with a project like you are looking at unless you got a ton of money in the bank it's going to sit for a long time before it's on the road, that's why som many project don't get finished, good luck with what ever you decide

IMO...nope. Given the times right now... you can do better.

capt

I live in Arkansas, PM me with some info and maybe myself or others can help you out. This car sounds like it might be one I have heard of that came from kentucky. If so then it's big project and might not be worth your time unless you know what your doing. There are a few of us Arkie's here. I am in South Arkansas......Camden.

Joe