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Q: What is the best plan of action to restoring a 1968 Chevy Camaro?
My camaro was sort of bastardized. It has a sunroof (ugh), the interior is gone (as it should be, with a 40 year old car), there is the typical rust in the common areas (rear quarters, under the windshields front and back, trunk, etc), and the floor was cut to fit a 4 speed shifter and the hole is gaping.

Anyone have any advice as far as what steps to take first? I am a weekend mechanic and thusly do not have have all the tools I wish I had. I plan to get a welder and do some of the bodywork myself.

A: Buy a good mig welder to start with.. Something that will go down to about 20 to 30 amps, and up as high as 120 amps or more.. Get you an argon bottle and have it filled with argon/CO2.

Next if your planning a full restore, I would get an air compressor if you don’t already have one. For a weekend guy, it would probbly save 6 mo. or more time in the restore. So much easier to take things off/apart, cut, rivit, etc with air tools.
Being your a weekend guy just shop for cheaper air tools from like harbor freight. Air ratchet, impact, blow gun, air hammer, detail paint gun, full size paint gun, 3″ cut off tool, die grinder, etc etc.

On the compressor if you have 230 volt where you’ll have the compressor then by all means get a 60 gal, 230 volt unit with 11 cfm or more @ 90 psi.

Now moving on to the car it’s self.. Get you a few sets of jack stands (4 sets)

Get to the rust 1st. Cut it out and weld in new panels..

Pull engine if it has one.

Then get the car up on stands, drop the front cross member..

Clean all the underside of car with wire wheels and angle grinder.. Replace brake and fuel lines up to front of car…

Re paint bottom of car, Clean crossmember, replace suspension parts/bushings up front.. Paint crossmember

Install back in to car with new bushings.

Replace rear suspension bushings

You may even want to pull the fuel tank out and have it cleaned on the inside and treated, along with replacing the sender/pickup.

Pretty much after the rust repair, start at the lowest point (under car) and work upwards.

Getting to interior, engine, paint/body last

Don’t think of the car as a whole.. You’ll get out of heart with the lenght of time and money it takes..

Think of the car in parts..
Rust
Suspension
Brakes
etc etc etc

Get one part at a time done, then move on to the next part.

Try not to jump around too much.. Finish 1 part before starting on another part

Q: How do i find the body to a 1967or 1968 Chevy Camaro ??
I am looking for a “kind of junk” car for my husban to do like a hobby but i know noting about cars or how to look up how to buy the body or parts of one soo any web sites would be helpful thanx

A: They’ve been picked over a little bit, but at least you’ll find there’s a lively market for junky 67 and 68 Camaros. They’re out there.

Take ebay for instance. Probably a dozen or more right there. Don’t forget to look in the junk car category. Listing a whole car costs more, so lot of people try to avoid that.

There’s also lots of regional and national magazines that have old cars in them. Like the “old car trader” mags at the gas station, or Hemmings.

I take it you’re planning to surprise him. Good for you!

Q: Does the 1968 Chevy Camaro Z28 always come in Standard Transmission?
I have this thing for Classic Camaros Z28, but I can’t drive any car that doesn’t have automatic transmission.

A: All Z28’s came with 4 speed transmissions, you are better off getting a SS they came automatic,

Q: Me and my dad are looking for a 1968 chevy camaro that has NOT been restored. Can anyone help?
we need one that has a resonable price and that has had litle to no work done on it. it is going to be a litle side project for us to work on until i get my licence so if anyone knows anyone in arizona that is selling please answer this question.

A: look on craigslist or carsoup or go to a gas station and pick up an autotrader or check the classifieds in the newspaper

Q: 1968 Chevy Camaro with no seatbelts, racing seatbelts?
I have a 68 camaro with no seatbelts, the car is orange, mint. I think it would be sweet to get racing seatbelts in it, however…. most of the ones i see are for a roll cage i believe? I dont have a rollcage, and it has normal seats, is my idea possible? and how? thanks in advance for all answers!!

A: Have you called Summit? They have techs that can help you. They were able to help me with my 66 mustang. I wanted the same thing. Racing belts for stock seats with no roll cage. Give them a call

Q: Where can I buy parts (New or Used) for a 1968 Chevy Camaro?
Some of the things I need on the top of my head is a front windshield, side mirror, rear view mirror a dashboard. I’m thinking of looking around at some junkyards but don’t know if that’s a place where I should look. I live in central Ohio so if you live near and know any reliable junkyards let me know.

A: Ive had luck with these three as for a windshield try a local glass shop that way if it is broken in transit or installation It’s their responsibility Check out Hemmings Motor News it’s the best place to start looking when restoring a car.

Q: Do you thnk a 1968 chevy camaro is a best car for a highschooler?

A: Pretty cool and expensive as far as gas goes.

Q: 1968 Chevy Camaro Fenders?
Has anyone ever seen a 1968 Camaro with rear fender flares that stick out extra far? They extend past the already fat tires. I just bought a 68′ and it has the big flares, I was thinking of chopping them off, but I don’t want to make a huge mistake if they’re really rare.

Thanks!
Sorry its ‘68

A: Extra wide fenders were never a factory option. Some past owner did the work. Go ahead and chop them off.

Q: is a 2007 ford mustang Gt500 better and faster than 1968 chevy camaro ?

A: They are ausome,Yes.

Q: What engine should I put in my 1968 chevy camaro?
I’m restoring a 1968 Chevy camaro in my spare time. I bought it with holes rusted through, no seats, no steering column, no gas tank, no engine or tranny. Basically, I’m bringing the dead back to life. I am only 20 years old but have dreamed of owning a muscle car my whole life and couldn’t sit by and watch one fade into nothing. I don’t know exactly what I’m doing but have a lot of help. My question is what kind engine should I put under the hood that will restore this beauty to her former glory? I am willing to spend up to $6000. Any additional advice would be greatly appreciated.
I’m restoring a 1968 Chevy camaro in my spare time. I bought it with holes rusted through, no seats, no steering column, no gas tank, no engine or tranny. Basically, I’m bringing the dead back to life. I am only 20 years old but have dreamed of owning a muscle car my whole life and couldn’t sit by and watch one fade into nothing. I don’t know exactly what I’m doing but have a lot of help. My question is what kind engine should I put under the hood that will restore this beauty to her former glory? I am willing to spend up to $6000 (on the motor). Any additional advice would be greatly appreciated.

A: i personally like the big block 454

Q: Is a 2007 ford mustang faster than a 1968 chevy camaro{yes or]

A: New Ford Mustang GT vs. Old Chevy Camaro SS-The Mustang is faster. It is newer, lighter, and more aerodynamic than the older Muscle cars.
Weight and aerodynamics make a bigger difference in speed than the power.

Q: do you think a 1968 chevy camaro is a good car for a teenagers

A: No, not unless the teenager in question has already proven him or herself to be way more responsible than your average kid and is either gainfully employed or has rich parents. Let me explain:

a) The kid will have a much easier time killing himself and others in a 1968 Camaro. This is because Camaros tend to have very powerful engines, enabling them to go very fast, and those same engines also tend to overpower the rear tires and live-axle rear suspension, causing the car’s rear-end to break loose at the damnedest times, which can result in 3,500 pounds of Chevrolet spinning in wild circles until an impact with another car or a brick wall stops it. That’s any Camaro from any year. Add in it being a 1968 Camaro, and you’re suddenly dealing with drum brakes in the rear, ancient seat-belts with no pre-tensioners, no air bags, possibly no power assist for the steering, seats without headrests, which won’t prevent whiplash injuries or broken necks in the event of a rear impact, and the high probability that –unless the car’s been restored or meticulously maintained– safety will be compromised by a plethora of worn out parts that are just waiting to fail at a critical moment.

b) Chevrolet has never built a reliable Camaro. Ever. Some people complain that they’re gas guzzlers, but that won’t be a problem, ’cause in order to guzzle gas, a Camaro would have to actually be functioning and driven somewhere from time to time, as opposed to endlessly sitting in a garage, waiting for your mechanic to stop being pissed off at you long enough to actually fix whatever new thing has gone wrong with it. Again, this is the case with any Camaro, regardless of year model. Throw in the detail of it being a 1968 model, and you’re again being bitten in the ass by all those worn out, aging parts. Little things, stuff you never think about, like weather-stripping or the mechanism that raises and lowers your side door window, or any number of other items, on a car that old, are all too likely to be deteriorating and failing at an alarming rate.

c) Camaros attract cops. A teenager in a 1968 model might as well be flying a huge banner that says, “No, officer, I don’t know how fast I was going, nor am I aware of the speed limit on this road, and if I seem unconcerned with the speeding ticket you’re about to write me, it’s cause I’m far more worried about the likelihood that you’re going to ask me if I’ve had anything to drink tonight.”

d) Oh, nevermind. I could go on, but you get the idea.

Q: i have a 1968 chevy camaro its a project car and its an automatic trans is it possible to change it to manual.?

A: yes, here is how, because the factory made these cars with either auto or manual tranny’s, all you have to do is find the factory parts to do the conversion, however there is more to it than you might think, here is some of the things you will need, first, get the trans you want, for example, they came with both 4 speed and 3 speed manual trans, and there are several after market and later model 4,5 and 6 speed trans that can be adapted, so choose wisely, and decide which one you want. Then, you will need a cross-member to bolt the trans to, and the linkage and clutch assembly. It is best to find one off another car of the same make, however, these are few and far between, but it is ok, because you can get every part you need from after market sources, such as ‘year one’. So, make your choice, pay your money and get to it, one more thing, when you select the engine, bellhousing and clutch/pressure plate do not forget to make sure that the crankshaft is drilled to accept the pilot bearing…good luck, and be safe.

Q: dont know what to buy a 2007 ford mustang or 1968 chevy camaro whats better only have $30,000?

A: It really depends on which you like better, but a camaro will likely increase in value while an ‘07 mustang will decrease in value. If you want a good car that you can make a profit on when you decide to sell, a good condition camaro is the better choice

Q: 1979 Chevy Camaro vs 1968 Dodge Charger?
Which would is better fully fixed and street legal The 1979 Chevy Camaro vs 1968 Dodge Charger?
And Which one is better over all out of these choices below:
1.1968/69 Dodge Charger
2.1972 Dodge Challenger
3.1969 Shelby Gt 500
4.1968 Mustang Fastback
5.1979 Chevy Camaro

A: The Charger should destory the ‘79. You’re talking about 175hp in the top of the line Z28. The Charger will also be worth significantly more.

Out of your 5, probably the Shelby GT 500.

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