I will be building my new street rod as soon as i can pick what year model to buy.. i know i want from 82-92 but i have yet to find info on which makes for the best street rod. i have my motor trans and rear gears ready to go in .. i put them in a 67 pickup but it just wont hookup so i always wanted a camaro and i feel like it would hook better.. i know the style i want as i stated before but i would welcome some advice on what exact year to buy and build.any help would be welcome and thanks in advance..and if anyone has any ideas on how to get one to hook i would realy appreate that info too...

 

Pick whichever you think looks the best. When you are swapping stuff that's all that matters.

 

I always said if I were to build a drag car I'd get a '79 or so 2 door Malibu.... But since you want to build a camaro I'd say get a '91-'92 Z28.. I'm a little biased towards those two years

Dave

 

thanks for the help.. and why a 91 or 92.. do they weigh more? or have a diffirent suspension setup?..

 

I agree, 91-92 is the better looking model because of the ground effects, and spoiler and wheels. I also like the gauge cluster in the 91-92's. As far as suspension if you are lucky you can find one with the performence package, also know as the 1LE option. I gives you bigger brakes (up front) larger brake rotors, aluminum driveline, thicker sway bars, plus a few other things that I cant remeber. Although you may get a 1LE in an earlier year, but I'm not sure what other years offer that package. But as far as looks, like I said I am biased to those years.

 

If your considering a drag car, stock suspension differences between '82-'92, should'nt matter, since you'll be upgrading it anyway.

As far as I know, all the latter years ground effects can be put on to the earlier years too.

Kinda leaves you with interior as the real choice.

 

I'd go with an earlier car 82 or 83. They are several hundred pounds lighter then the later ones. You can also get a stripped out 82 or 83 for really cheap!

 

I have had little luck finding a body in third gen but i looked at a 1979 today but is the bone stock with a 6 cyc in it with no options.. it would defonutly be starting from scratch but im not sure i realy want a third gen..thanks for the info.. if you know of any for sale send them my way..

 

my bad I failed to read the part about it being a drag car.....

 

I wouldn't go near a 2nd gen. They way a ton! A full 500lbs more than an 82.

 

hi i found another 79 today set up for racing.. they solved the weight problem with fiber replacement parts... also if anyone is interested i found a 1979 ta firebird with a big block in it and body is in good condition with the bird on the hood..the guy talked like it would sell for 300 or 400.. everything is there and in place.. all rims tires no parts missing..if anyones interested let me know and ill email them with the guys contact info..