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The 53 was probably the worst thing I've done . When I looked for a early gen 2 Camaro, the price difference between rotted out garbage and a solid southwest car was about 2k so that was a easy choice for me. My rules for the Camaro search were it had to have factory air, and no rust ( within reason ) A guy stopped by our shop to show us his almost done 67 Camaro, fenders door skins ,quarters,pans and roof skin. The sucky part with all that is when your done, most of your car is made in Taiwan.

Originally Posted by 53 Chevy5

The 53 was probably the worst thing I've done . When I looked for a early gen 2 Camaro, the price difference between rotted out garbage and a solid southwest car was about 2k so that was a easy choice for me. My rules for the Camaro search were it had to have factory air, and no rust ( within reason ) A guy stopped by our shop to show us his almost done 67 Camaro, fenders door skins ,quarters,pans and roof skin. The sucky part with all that is when your done, most of your car is made in Taiwan.

So don't buy junk patch panels.................... Most are stamped over seas but thankfully the dies are updated or have been redesigned if you go with known good quality manufacturers. Tabco, last I knew was still made in the USA and fitment on their stuff was top notch.

Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe

So don't buy junk patch panels.

I wish it was that easy, most everything is new shiny junk anymore

Interesting thread Ryan. I had been thinking almost the same thing about Seth's thread for the 82 Camaro. I cannot imagine anyone wanting to "resurrect" such a car. But for me it wasn't a car worth having when they were new. I "assume" that when you guys were coming up as it were, these were the cars that you saw as desirable. I was from the Big Block Chevelle and Boss 9 days, so anything from the late 70's and early 80's just made me cry! I actually look at those with disdain and disgust! ( at least back then anyway! lol)

I was thinking about your Buick too. In my world "back in the day", NO-ONE would own a Buick anything! I worked for a gas station and the boss owned a late 60's gs400, I drove it a few times and while impressed with the torque.. it didn't do a thing for me. Then in the 90's I worked with a guy who raced Grand Nationals. He owned 2, a pure original stocker ( that could eat Mustangs for lunch ) and a full race, tube chassis - Indy car engine powered, 6 or 7 second quarter miler. Now those always impressed!!

So, like many things in life, it's all about the timing. What was popular during those formative years of your youth stays with you forever I guess.

Originally Posted by 34_40

Interesting thread Ryan. I had been thinking almost the same thing about Seth's thread for the 82 Camaro. I cannot imagine anyone wanting to "resurrect" such a car. But for me it wasn't a car worth having when they were new.

Someone has to care for the red headed step child

Originally Posted by 53 Chevy5

Someone has to care for the red headed step child

Are we talkin' 'bout Ryan again???

Originally Posted by 34_40

are we talkin' 'bout ryan again??? :lol::lol::3dsmile:

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Originally Posted by 34_40

Are we talkin' 'bout Ryan again???

I'm only half ginger. Brown hair with a redish beard.