1family83

After 15 years, I've started on the restoration of my 1983 Camaro. I hoping to have the tear down done by the 2nd week of June, so paint and body can begin. The interior is so clean, I plan to steam clean it and reinstall it.

chazman

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Looking good! Original SC's are so rare nowadays.

1family83

Thanks. I've got it torn down a lot further, but I'm sure no one wants to see boring pictures. The only thing I don't have...of course, is the original motor. My father bought it new in 1983, sold it to my aunt in 1985, and after she used it as a daily driver she gave it to me in 1996. Being the dumb kid I was I blew the motor, and we swapped in a 350. Other than that it is complete. When I joined the Army in 1999 it set and never moved again until last year. A friend of mine who has restored several cars has offered to paint it, so the restoration begins!

1family83

As crazy as it sounds, I would like to get a new prom for the ecm that will work for the 350 and take it back as far as stock as possible. I plan to put the original 14" rally's back on as well. At most I'll leave in the emissions legal headers, and perhaps upgrade to a serpentine belt system. I open to any thoughts or suggestions.

chazman

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I'm all for going back to as original as possible as well as the factory 14" wheels.

DynoDave43

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Welcome aboard 1family83!

Looks like an interesting project. Great that's it's been in your family since new. I look forward to following along.

1family83

Thanks. I plan to post some more pictures soon. It is almost ready to go up on jack stands for final disassembly and paint.

goalieforlife

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subscribed...good luck