gldelox
1/9/2008 12:35:43 PM
Hey there! Tabitha from Charleston, SC here! Hubby just gave this '79 Berlinetta to me last night as an early birthday present! WOOOOHOOOOO! So, now, instead of sinking my money into my '07 TBSS, I've got a new toy to play with! I thought I'd hop on here and see what's happening in the Camaro world! She's in awesome shape, so first things first...375-400 HP is a must! New tranny, headers, air shocks, and new dual exhaust, then she'll be ready to ride! Body and paint will come after the good stuff is paid off!!!
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1980rscamaro619
1/9/2008 12:46:27 PM
Very nice, in much better condition than the 1980 RS I just got. Man I wish my girlfriend would get into cars, a man can dream can't he? lol Would love to see some interior shots or engine shots if ya have any.
gldelox
1/9/2008 1:01:31 PM
1980rscamaro619
1/9/2008 1:15:23 PM
very nice, are you going to restore to original? or performance and customize? Your cars interior and exterior look much better than mine, I have rust through the doors:(. What engine does it have?
gldelox
1/9/2008 1:24:44 PM
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ORIGINAL: 1980rscamaro619
very nice, are you going to restore to original? or performance and customize? Your cars interior and exterior look much better than mine, I have rust through the doors:(. What engine does it have?
Thanks...going with performance. She's got a 350. Sorry to hear about your rust. Mine has a little bit, but you pretty much have to look for it, nothing that can't be fixed.
1980rscamaro619
1/9/2008 1:29:07 PM
sweet you should post pictures of what you do to her. I better see a 502 crate engine in her!:P
gldelox
1/9/2008 1:32:38 PM
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ORIGINAL: 1980rscamaro619
sweet you should post pictures of what you do to her. I better see a 502 crate engine in her!:P
I wish! I think we're going to drop a 383 stroker in. That's his suggestion anyway. Don't want to have to wait until i save up $10-15k to get her going ya know...but, hey...that's why i need you guys! GUIDANCE!!
1980rscamaro619
1/9/2008 1:52:50 PM
I wish I could guide ya but I am new here also and I'm trying to derease the power of my 350:P 383 would be nice, are you going to make her a stick?
BigNic
1/9/2008 5:16:38 PM
well 1980rs dose have a point the engines that came in those berlinettas were tough to kill as you said still limping along 30 years later but wernt so great for making power so a swap will likey be in order however you can go real big but a 383 stroker would do the job
gldelox
1/9/2008 6:48:32 PM
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ORIGINAL: 1980rscamaro619
I wish I could guide ya but I am new here also and I'm trying to derease the power of my 350:P 383 would be nice, are you going to make her a stick?
I was thinking about it, but have decided to go with a turbo 350 with a shift kit. Not as much work for the hubby.
1980rscamaro619
1/9/2008 8:25:37 PM
heh the harder and more work ya put into it, the more rewarding it is in the end:P and im sure you would have fun helping or watching him do it lol
gldelox
1/10/2008 5:41:40 AM
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ORIGINAL: 1980rscamaro619
heh the harder and more work ya put into it, the more rewarding it is in the end:P and im sure you would have fun helping or watching him do it lol
He told me last night after doing some mods on my Trailblazer SS that I need to learn how to turn wrenches. I'd love to! LOL
