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Old 03-14-2008, 07:51 AM   #26
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Shoot, I have had my 02 since new, and been looking for a 1st gen forever to get. Now I finally got my 68 and I am so excited to get it working. As Cody knows, now my 02 will suffer with the fact that I won't put money into it for a while, but now I have both cars I always wanted.

I am glad you decided to keep the 68, like everyone else said its just the better choice and you will always be able to get yourself a 4th gen later on.

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Old 03-14-2008, 08:20 AM   #27
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Stop whining!

I fight this battle all the time. I have considered cashing out on the '69 and buying a 4th gen T/A but then I realize that that's not really what I want. I've owned a 1st or 2nd gen since 2001. I've never driven them. They have always been in pieces. I'm sick to death of doing GD metalwork. But you will get numb to it. Just keep moving forward at whatever pace you can and you will be fine. You are just frustrated right now.
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Old 03-14-2008, 08:23 AM   #28
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Getting the old car up to speed can be very frustrating. If funds are short, do not take it apart. Do small projects. And don't start any you can't afford to finish now. Your car is drivable now?
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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 03-14-2008, 08:27 AM   #29
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Sell it, get an 2010....
Same look, modern technology, 100x the Bad assness
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Old 03-14-2008, 08:58 AM   #30
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Sell it, get an 2010....
Same look, modern technology, 100x the Bad assness


You're kidding, right? Not the same look. The badassness is very questionable too, considering we don't know the final product yet. I know what a 68 Camaro can be.










look dumbasses, it has a berger panel.
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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 03-14-2008, 09:07 AM   #31
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Bonzo, I would not have posted pictures of a Camaro with a ford engine in it on here.

That's 5 demerits for you.
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Old 03-14-2008, 09:10 AM   #32
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Bonzo, I would not have posted pictures of a Camaro with a ford engine in it on here.

That's 5 demerits for you.
No way, that car is baddddasssss. Twin Turbo 302 Ford motor - because he already had it in the garage.
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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 03-14-2008, 09:40 AM   #33
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302 Ford motor in a Camaro....you're doing it wrong

If you were gunna be cool about it, it would be a Z28, with a CHEVY 302, sans the goofy Ford stickers.....

5th gen FTW.
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Old 03-14-2008, 11:34 AM   #34
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my buddy has a 69 z28 with the original 302, beautiful car.

and scott you forgot the pics of MY 68
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Old 03-14-2008, 11:54 AM   #35
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my buddy has a 69 z28 with the original 302, beautiful car.

and scott you forgot the pics of MY 68
I don't have any!
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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 03-14-2008, 11:57 AM   #36
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thats why its funny NEITHER DO I

i feel like jeff and its in my own garage
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Old 03-14-2008, 04:31 PM   #37
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yea i dunno bout the 2010 camaro... no the cars not driveable now, Rand L engines fuct my motor up. so im building fresh. and i need to new fendes desperatly. im gettin 67 rs fenders soon cuz im shavin the side markers
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Old 03-14-2008, 04:40 PM   #38
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yea i dunno bout the 2010 camaro... no the cars not driveable now, Rand L engines fuct my motor up. so im building fresh. and i need to new fendes desperatly. im gettin 67 rs fenders soon cuz im shavin the side markers
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Old 03-14-2008, 04:41 PM   #39
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Keep the 68. Thats like a no brainer bro!! Make me proud and resurrect that beautiful car !
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Old 03-14-2008, 04:44 PM   #40
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shell be up and runnin soon, wont be very pretty..... but shell be damn fast
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Old 03-14-2008, 06:15 PM   #41
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Actually, you should keep the 68, get the 02 SS and find a 2nd gen as well.
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Old 03-14-2008, 08:13 PM   #42
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Want my opinion?

YOU SHOULD OF BOUGHT my 67 for the whole drivetrain. I bet you kicking yourself in the ass for that. $900 that all it wuld of cost you.



That was a no brainer. Nickel and dime my frined, nickel and dime.
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Old 03-15-2008, 01:37 AM   #43
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at the time it was $ 700 aand yea,you know i wanted to but it wasnt my decision, my pops wouldnt spot me the money at the time
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Old 03-15-2008, 07:36 AM   #44
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keep in mind, first gen prices have already gone down and are skyrocketing now.. 4th gens are only gonna depreciate for a while. i can't see why this was even a question.


broke or not, you can find ways to get your car complete. barter your services, swap your lawn furniture for some valve covers, whatever you have to do to get the car done. once done, it's worth more than 5 '02 SSes. getchur priorities in line, man.
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