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I have a 1970 Camaro, I tore down the back today and basically all sheetmetal but the wheel wells has to be replaced, they will have to be patched. Trunk floor, both quarters, both drop-downs, rear panel and the trunk lid has to go.
Would it be better to cut my loss and scrap it?
Ed
 
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Guess it depends on how attached you are to the car, and also if you have the resources to replace the bad panels. I guess it also depends on your location. Up in New England with all the salt used on the roads, rusted out panels are expected. Pictures would be great!
 
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If it makes you feel better, i have a 67 vert, that the only original metal on is the rockers, inner wheelhouse, and the tulips up front. Bought a car off ebay, was in too deep to scrap it.
 
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Good gosh. Some of the builds on here have started with so little that could be called the original Camaro. Saw more than one that had as little as the portion that goes across the tops of the doors connected to a framework of bare tulip panels that had just the inner part. Kind of ridiculous really. But also quite amazing to see it slowly built into a real car. Check out cheby2's build.
But, if you have the skills to do the work yourself then it ain't so bad. May save about half the price of a repro body.
 
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On the rear of my car, I had to replace pretty much everything from the doors back. We were able to save the roof, and trunk lid.

replaced:

full quarters
rear framerails
full trunk floor
wheel wells
rockers
most of the floor
tail light panel
rear seat/package tray area
trunk rails
both fenders
front header panel
valence
top of dash
 
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I am getting ready to start on a 68 that will need new everything but possibly cowl, dash, part of inner rear quarter and rear trunk hinge area. Like, everything. Really. I look forward to seeing the ol' girl up and running again. I am getting my parts cheap from a buddy so that helps.
 
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I would stay on track and restore your 70 Camaro. Just about everything is available.
Good Luck with the restoration.
 
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The first car that comes to mind is Todd's (6781camaro on this site) He sent just the inner structure for the roof, cowl and rear window on his 69 to the blaster before replacing everything else. I can't find the thread or I would have linked it here.

Jeff
 
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I'm part of the "completely reskin a Camaro" club but never again. Even if your time is worth nothing, you're still money behind. 1st gen prices are so soft that it only makes sense to buy one done or 80% there with the opportunity to "make it yours" in the completion phase.

If I ever go from the ground up again it will be on something that's actually appreciating.
 
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wendell said:
I'm part of the "completely reskin a Camaro" club but never again. Even if your time is worth nothing, you're still money behind. 1st gen prices are so soft that it only makes sense to buy one done or 80% there with the opportunity to "make it yours" in the completion phase.

If I ever go from the ground up again it will be on something that's actually appreciating.
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I have faith that the prices will begin to rise again on these. I think we hit rock bottom around 2010-2012 or so. If you hold onto it for 5+ years you'll definitely see a jump in value.
 
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True. I'd expect some appreciation in 5 years but compared to the rest of the world classic car market, 1st gens are beyond anemic.

That's not the end all and be all but I think it's worth mentioning. It's not all about $ or even rational thought. There's a lot of enjoyment and passion in this hobby.
 
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