New Project - 1971 Camaro

**Cecil** · 07-02-2007, 08:26 AM

This is shaping up to be my next project.
The intent is to engineer a little quality time with my oldest son on this one.
If the boy plays his cards right, he could find himself owner of the outcome of the project.

Still not sure which direction we will go.
I want my son to play a major role in what we do.

Anyhow, here are the first set of pics..... notice the "For Sale" signs still in the windows.

Pics courtesy of CoreyR

**Dano Moparo** · 07-02-2007, 10:19 AM

Looks clean as hell, with a crate motor to boot.

Next to the 69, the split bumper Camaros have always been my favorite.

**dan** · 07-02-2007, 12:27 PM

hate that body style, but i never liked much of any car between ~70 - 90.

but it looks mint! and nice powerplant to work with.

how old is your oldest son? are you planning on doing a mild restore, or just leaving it and doing some more mods? (car looks good from afar, but theres always room for improvements

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**Cecil** · 07-02-2007, 12:50 PM

He is 15. The project direction will be dependent on what he wants to do. I will guide him.

It could be simple motor, tranny and gearing mods.

Or if could be something a little more wild.

I personally like turbos and think though it would be a significant effort, it would be really cool old meets new project.

The intent is to afford us the opportunity to build something together.

**Frankie** · 07-02-2007, 12:58 PM

You get some new underwear yet? Yours are probably all stained.

**_Will_** · 07-03-2007, 12:44 AM

I'm surprised nobody has noticed the 67 or 68 with the same paint scheme in the background

Na306StAnG · 07-03-2007, 10:38 AM

What's up with the car in the background with the welds??

Good luck with the new project.

Edit....* Didn't read above post

**Cecil** · 07-03-2007, 12:57 PM

There were three Camaros there the day these pics were taken.
A 1968, a 1969 and the 1971.
The sweet 69 is Corey's.
What you do not see is the 1970 big block StingRay in the garage as well.
The Vette and the 68 belong to Bob.
Bob is the guy I am getting the 71 from.

Na306StAnG · 07-03-2007, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cecil

There were three Camaros there the day these pics were taken.
A 1968, a 1969 and the 1971.
The sweet 69 is Corey's.
What you do not see is the 1970 big block StingRay in the garage as well.
The Vette and the 68 belong to Bob.
Bob is the guy I am getting the 71 from.

sounds like he has some badass toys.

VWFREFF · 07-03-2007, 05:10 PM

how much did she set you back.... i have always wanted one of those, but never had the money to afford one.

Suicidal Racing · 07-04-2007, 03:07 AM

i know there was just one for sale in the auto trader fo like 5,500$

car look great..them and them an the 68s are my favs.

**jabtay** · 07-04-2007, 09:18 AM

beautiful...I love the split bumpers. If it were mine, I would fix all rust and do all body work, put on a full hotchkis TVS suspension, some nice wheels and tires.

**Cecil** · 07-05-2007, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabtay

beautiful...I love the split bumpers. If it were mine, I would fix all rust and do all body work, put on a full hotchkis TVS suspension, some nice wheels and tires.

The body is straight and rust free.
Suspension work may be in the cards.
Along with performance mods.

However, first I got to fix my truck.
Seems 6' of water reeks havoc on just about everything electronic and mechanical.
Spent the whole day trying to get it road worthy again.

2wdBlazer · 07-05-2007, 09:06 AM

Cecil. Same car I had as my first car. I can assure you high HP cars are not great cars for 16 year olds. I did a lot of stupid stuff in my Camaro but never got caught. My son will be driving he can't get in much trouble with.

Good luck though, Your projects always end up really cool though.

corey r. · 07-05-2007, 04:10 PM

Where are the GOOD pics I took?!

Should be a good project. I did the same with my dad on the 69.

Personally I wouldnt make it a first car for your son, its gonna either get him killed or end up on a wrecker.

Keep it for a while and give it to him when hes older.

07-02-2007, 08:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cecil Livin' the dream Car: 03 F250 4X4 My TRGarage Wesley Chapel, FL : 745474278	New Project - 1971 Camaro This is shaping up to be my next project. The intent is to engineer a little quality time with my oldest son on this one. If the boy plays his cards right, he could find himself owner of the outcome of the project. Still not sure which direction we will go. I want my son to play a major role in what we do. Anyhow, here are the first set of pics..... notice the "For Sale" signs still in the windows. Pics courtesy of CoreyR Last edited by Cecil : 07-10-2007 at 06:44 PM.

07-02-2007, 12:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cecil Livin' the dream Car: 03 F250 4X4 My TRGarage Wesley Chapel, FL : 745474278	He is 15. The project direction will be dependent on what he wants to do. I will guide him. It could be simple motor, tranny and gearing mods. Or if could be something a little more wild. I personally like turbos and think though it would be a significant effort, it would be really cool old meets new project. The intent is to afford us the opportunity to build something together. Last edited by Cecil : 07-03-2007 at 01:15 PM.

07-05-2007, 04:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
corey r. Family First Car: 1998 B4C Camaro My TRGarage : 219202500	Where are the GOOD pics I took?! Should be a good project. I did the same with my dad on the 69. Personally I wouldnt make it a first car for your son, its gonna either get him killed or end up on a wrecker. Keep it for a while and give it to him when hes older. Last edited by corey r. : 07-05-2007 at 04:31 PM.

07-02-2007, 10:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dano Moparo Grandpa Car: 1970 Dodge Challenger RT 2005 Hemi Chrysler 300C 1999 GMC Sierra My TRGarage Pinellas Park : 10915645	Looks clean as hell, with a crate motor to boot. Next to the 69, the split bumper Camaros have always been my favorite.

07-02-2007, 12:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
dan You racka disciprine! Car: 2008 Mazdaspeed 3 My TRGarage The Hills : 2147483647	hate that body style, but i never liked much of any car between ~70 - 90. but it looks mint! and nice powerplant to work with. how old is your oldest son? are you planning on doing a mild restore, or just leaving it and doing some more mods? (car looks good from afar, but theres always room for improvements )

07-02-2007, 12:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Frankie Whiskey Bent & Hell Bound Car: Just click the fucking garage link. My TRGarage Clearwater : 11042295	You get some new underwear yet? Yours are probably all stained.

07-03-2007, 12:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
_Will_ mi speeks gud Car: My TRGarage : 712443691	I'm surprised nobody has noticed the 67 or 68 with the same paint scheme in the background

07-03-2007, 10:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
Na306StAnG Impatient Emo Bastard Car: 1988 LX Coupe 1994 Angry Panda 1997 Slighting My TRGarage Largo : 2147483647	What's up with the car in the background with the welds?? Good luck with the new project. Edit....* Didn't read above post

07-03-2007, 12:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cecil Livin' the dream Car: 03 F250 4X4 My TRGarage Wesley Chapel, FL : 745474278	There were three Camaros there the day these pics were taken. A 1968, a 1969 and the 1971. The sweet 69 is Corey's. What you do not see is the 1970 big block StingRay in the garage as well. The Vette and the 68 belong to Bob. Bob is the guy I am getting the 71 from.

07-03-2007, 05:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
VWFREFF World's Sexiest Fat Man Car: 02 EP3 SI and of course the 06 Cannondale Prophet My TRGarage Tampa : 1088971	how much did she set you back.... i have always wanted one of those, but never had the money to afford one.

07-04-2007, 03:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
Suicidal Racing Has V.I.P in HELL! Car: 78 malibu My TRGarage dirty water : 1738382160	i know there was just one for sale in the auto trader fo like 5,500$ car look great..them and them an the 68s are my favs.

07-04-2007, 09:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
jabtay You dont understand... Car: 07' Lifted Ranger; ZX-9R My TRGarage Riverview : 755038960	beautiful...I love the split bumpers. If it were mine, I would fix all rust and do all body work, put on a full hotchkis TVS suspension, some nice wheels and tires.

07-05-2007, 09:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
2wdBlazer Vechicle Whore Car: Many My TRGarage Ruskin : 3943446	Cecil. Same car I had as my first car. I can assure you high HP cars are not great cars for 16 year olds. I did a lot of stupid stuff in my Camaro but never got caught. My son will be driving he can't get in much trouble with. Good luck though, Your projects always end up really cool though.