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Old May 31, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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Car: 1987 z28 camaro
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this is how far i have gotten

here is how for i have gotten on my project 1987 z28. i have gutted the car and found very little rust just look at the photos. tell me if i have done a good job (keep in mind im only 16) so im working on my skills. and give me some ideas since this is my first camaro.

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this is bout the size of screw driver head

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this is bout the size of a pen tip



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Old May 31, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS, 66 Mustang, 78 t/a
Engine: 5.0 TBI, 289, 400
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Re: this is how far i have gotten

looks like someone noticed it before you and converted it.
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Old May 31, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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noticed what? and converted what?
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Old May 31, 2010 | 11:46 PM
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Re: this is how far i have gotten

the rust
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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 06:43 AM
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Car: 1992 Z28 Heritage Edition
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Re: this is how far i have gotten

After seeing this car in person, I can tell you that the carpet was never removed before. All of what you see is literally "virgin rust" as in, never having been repaired. It really made me mad; this car looks like its been out in the run its whole life and has virtually no rust, whereas mine looks like its been a garage queen and has a fair amount....
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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 08:15 AM
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Car: 1987 z28 camaro
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Re: this is how far i have gotten

Haha well can't be to mad there cuz you did find me the car.

And he is right all the work that has been done is by me
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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Re: this is how far i have gotten

Looking good. Word of advice...Bag, Tag, And label everything you remove. It will make the re-assembly much easier. Take plenty of photo's (as you are) so that you can have a visual of where everything goes and how it goes back together. Nice work so far. I did the same thing with my first camaro (a '74, back in the late 80's) The original motor died from old age, so I stripped the whole car down to the shell. I removed all the interior, including the dash, removed the whole front end and motor. I put a new motor in, painted all the suspension and put the car back together with all new interior. I was 18 at the time, still living at home with my mom. She wasn't too happy that I took over the garage, but it was a great learning experience. Good luck. Keep us posted.
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