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Old 03-11-2010, 01:13 AM   #1
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bought a new car

I just found myself a 1973 camaro with 40k original miles with a 307 3-speed. everything on it is stock and original (except paint and seats) tell me what you think of it







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Old 03-11-2010, 05:19 AM   #2
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Looks nice. I'd probably try to make the front end look more like a 70 though, they started getting uglier each year after that.
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Old 03-11-2010, 06:42 AM   #3
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atleast ditch the push bumper lookin things!

looks sweeet
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Old 03-11-2010, 08:03 AM   #4
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Very nice! I agree, get rid of the push bars, and try to convert the front end a little
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Old 03-11-2010, 08:11 AM   #5
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atleast ditch the push bumper lookin things!

looks sweeet
RPO VF3 is actually pretty rare. I'd keep them but get rid of the bowtie in the rear window and get a real exhaust on it first.
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Old 03-11-2010, 08:15 AM   #6
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Nice. I dig the no spoiler look, you don't often see it.

I think guys look for the fangs. JL8 will know.

Convert to what? Maybe you guys mean convert to RS (which every tom, dick & harry does), but for the most part the most is the same 70-73.

70-71


1972, wide mesh grill and "weak" bumper.


1973, wide mesh grill and heavy bumper


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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.

Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.

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Old 03-11-2010, 09:19 AM   #7
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Looks pretty solid, but those seats need help! The front bumper guards are not the VF3 option, the VF3 is the bumper itself having the rubber inserts and it's a pretty rare option. I think the 70-71 grill has the smaller egg crate spacing and looks a little better, but that's a personal preference. So what are your plans for the car?
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Old 03-11-2010, 09:59 AM   #8
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I prefer the tighter 70-71 grills as well.


Gotta like the column shift & no console! A real plain jane car (except AC, it appears). No engine shots?

I guess 'sprot mirrors' were still an option/upgrade in 73.
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.

Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.

Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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Old 03-11-2010, 11:18 AM   #9
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Looks awesome good luck with it
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Old 03-11-2010, 11:48 AM   #10
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Nice! My 72 is pretty close to that. All it has is the RS package, but 3spd colum shifter. 307 is long gone though.
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Old 03-11-2010, 12:32 PM   #11
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that thing looks sweet, definitely a fun summer cruiser
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Old 03-11-2010, 01:14 PM   #12
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Nice! Looks really good!
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Old 03-11-2010, 02:06 PM   #13
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yeah looks like a great cruiser. i dig those seats actually, nice find
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Old 03-11-2010, 02:15 PM   #14
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very nice find! the 2nd gen camaros are starting to grow on me. i might try and trade off my 4th gen for one.
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Old 03-11-2010, 02:17 PM   #15
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Looks nice. I'd probably try to make the front end look more like a 70 though, they started getting uglier each year after that.
Um yeah as stated there all basically the same other than subtile diffrences. Unless you mean split bumper which is the RS package which was avilable on all 70-73's...ditch the bumper gaurds at least they look like teeth...also second gens FTW
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Old 03-11-2010, 05:11 PM   #16
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i hate the front ends on the 2nd gens but i love the rest of the car including those seats and the only thing id do to it is take off that cheesey bowtie on the back
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Old 03-11-2010, 05:50 PM   #17
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Wow! Nice find! I think its great the way it is, just remove the rear window bow tie sticker. The front end is fine, and I wouldn't mod that at all except for exhaust and maybe wheels/tires. It's nice that no one messed with it.
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Old 03-11-2010, 06:13 PM   #18
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Theres bad things to be said about the looks of every f-body. You should keep it original. Swapping things around will ruin the appeal for those who like things as they were.

Theyre only original once
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Old 03-11-2010, 06:23 PM   #19
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the car looks great
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Old 03-12-2010, 11:28 AM   #20
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Great looking car. I know most everyone likes the 60s camaros, but I think the early to mid 70s Camaros are the coolest looking. I think the 70s Camaros like yours have an agressive looking rear that sits up high and shows off the big tires and the front is unusual looking in a good way.

I agree with others that the grill is lacking a little. But I like the color scheme and the seats. Real nice. I think the metal bumper would look better with a different color scheme, but it's fine as is. Man I wish I had extra money to buy a early 70s Camaro, 57 Chevy, or 59 Red Caddy.
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Old 03-12-2010, 10:14 PM   #21
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beautiful car! someone in my town has one like that, i was never a fan of the no spoiler, and i've always liked the 78-81 style bumper, so much infact i have one now =D but still love yours, good luck with it man!
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Old 03-12-2010, 11:00 PM   #22
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i plan on keeping everything original, just needs new paint or a good buffing and it would look alot better
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Old 03-13-2010, 07:25 AM   #23
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Old 03-14-2010, 12:41 PM   #24
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Pretty clean car.
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Old 03-14-2010, 02:37 PM   #25
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looks good congrats
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