Motivation to build the detached garage/pole barn-Another Chevy in the family
SShink said
Jun 23, 2018
Been trolling now and then for a nice clean convertible whether it be a Mustang or GM product since Tina and I are back in the land of cool evenings and temperate weather compared to hot and sultry Kansas City, and found this one on CL this week. Picked it up today!
1995 Z28 Camaro Convertible almost completely original down to the factory exhaust
LT1 275hp/325tq (numbers matching for what it matters in a car of this age)
4 speed auto
4 wheel disc brakes with a posi rear end
EFI and all the goodness that goes with that
AC
Power windows, locks, driver's seat, remote trunk release, and even has both original key fobs believe it or not.
It has new tires, but the fronts need a balance, and the top will need to be replaced in the next year or so since it's original to the car.
I about stole it for a great price from an old retired gentleman that wanted the garage space for his boat. I spent less on this entire car than I did on the 383 engine I just dropped in the Chevelle.
Really drives nice, and I'm surprised by the power in the LT1. She gets up and scoots, and has no problem laying down two black lines. I can understand why some of the car guys are switching to the newer stuff, even though this Camaro is not as nice as the really new stuff, but it's nice to get in hit the key and go. I'll always have the love of Chevelle's, but this sure is a fun car even if I don't have any hair to blow in the wind as we cruise down the highway.
Nice car Stan, looks like you will be able to enjoy the ride.
more ambition than brains said
Jun 24, 2018
Great color combo too!
Karl
dashboard said
Jun 24, 2018
Nice snag Stan. Older May be more fun, but newer are also fun and much less painful
Larry Lucast said
Jun 24, 2018
What a nice looking car.
Jon H said
Jun 24, 2018
We had almost a twin to it back in the day, only difference was t-tops instead of drop top. You will enjoy!
SShink said
Jun 24, 2018
more ambition than brains wrote:
Great color combo too!
Karl
I'm not a big fan of green cars, but this one is growing on me. It needs some detailing, so some weekend I'll tackle that. The tan interior/top is a nice combo. Always a classic.
Jon H.-I remembered you had a Camaro at one point, but didn't remember what color it was. Maybe this one will bring back good memories when you see it.
jim larson said
Jun 24, 2018
Looks nice and just like a car I looked at last fall, if it is the car it fell to nice hands. Just in time for summer time fun.
deyllan said
Jun 26, 2018
Congrats! That's a nice looking car. Any upgrade plans for her?
SShink said
Jun 26, 2018
deyllan wrote:
Congrats! That's a nice looking car. Any upgrade plans for her?
People in the club that know me will smile when I say this...but my plan is to keep it completely stock.
I did install a K&N air filter since the one in it looked 5 years old and was pretty plugged up, but otherwise I want to leave it stock and just enjoy it. If I want to make loud vroom vroom sounds, I can always hop in the Chevelle.
dashboard said
Jun 26, 2018
But will you add headers?
SShink said
Jun 26, 2018
dashboard wrote:
But will you add headers?
Absolutely NOT on this one Kevin!
Lost in the 60s said
Jun 26, 2018
SShink wrote:
dashboard wrote:
But will you add headers?
Absolutely NOT on this one Kevin!
Any side bets going on that yet...
You would be ahead to leave the manifolds. I believe they were quite efficient as is.
I have a header "kit" for the '62 409, but am liking the quiet engine compartment too.....geeze, I MUST be getting old...
Been trolling now and then for a nice clean convertible whether it be a Mustang or GM product since Tina and I are back in the land of cool evenings and temperate weather compared to hot and sultry Kansas City, and found this one on CL this week. Picked it up today!
1995 Z28 Camaro Convertible almost completely original down to the factory exhaust
LT1 275hp/325tq (numbers matching for what it matters in a car of this age)
4 speed auto
4 wheel disc brakes with a posi rear end
EFI and all the goodness that goes with that
AC
Power windows, locks, driver's seat, remote trunk release, and even has both original key fobs believe it or not.
It has new tires, but the fronts need a balance, and the top will need to be replaced in the next year or so since it's original to the car.
I about stole it for a great price from an old retired gentleman that wanted the garage space for his boat. I spent less on this entire car than I did on the 383 engine I just dropped in the Chevelle.
Really drives nice, and I'm surprised by the power in the LT1. She gets up and scoots, and has no problem laying down two black lines. I can understand why some of the car guys are switching to the newer stuff, even though this Camaro is not as nice as the really new stuff, but it's nice to get in hit the key and go. I'll always have the love of Chevelle's, but this sure is a fun car even if I don't have any hair to blow in the wind as we cruise down the highway.
Karl
Nice snag Stan. Older May be more fun, but newer are also fun and much less painful
I'm not a big fan of green cars, but this one is growing on me. It needs some detailing, so some weekend I'll tackle that. The tan interior/top is a nice combo. Always a classic.
Jon H.-I remembered you had a Camaro at one point, but didn't remember what color it was. Maybe this one will bring back good memories when you see it.
Looks nice and just like a car I looked at last fall, if it is the car it fell to nice hands. Just in time for summer time fun.
People in the club that know me will smile when I say this...but my plan is to keep it completely stock.
I did install a K&N air filter since the one in it looked 5 years old and was pretty plugged up, but otherwise I want to leave it stock and just enjoy it. If I want to make loud vroom vroom sounds, I can always hop in the Chevelle.
Absolutely NOT on this one Kevin!
Any side bets going on that yet...
You would be ahead to leave the manifolds. I believe they were quite efficient as is.
I have a header "kit" for the '62 409, but am liking the quiet engine compartment too.....geeze, I MUST be getting old...