Camaro 1973 Camaro Type LT
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History:
  • I purchased this car in the summer of 1987. It was a nice daily driver, but not really restored well. It had fiberglass quarter panels on it and was in bad shape underneath. I then rebuilt the car mechanically over the next 2 years. I installed a posi rear to better handle the power. I replaced the worn 307 engine with a built 327 engine. I replaced all four springs and shocks. Mechanically the car was in perfect shape. In the fall of 1989, I took the car off the road and started stripping off all the body panels and purchased new GM parts to replace them. I purchased both quarter panels, both trunk fillers, taillight panel and the upper filler between the trunk lid and the back glass. I also procured a set of used fenders for the front. Unfortunately, I never did get around to installing the parts and the car sat in my parents' barn for 13 years. I have since brought the car home and started working on it again. This site will follow my progress in the restoration of the car.
Initial photos as of Summer 1990:
The front of the car stripped
Core Support Left Front
The 327 engine
Engine Engine
The interior
Interior Interior
The back seat area Passenger side door and rear fender area
Interior Passenger Side
Driver's side photo with the fiberglass quarter panel removed Close up shot.
Driver Side Driver Side Quarter Panel
Driver's side quarter panel completely removed Passenger's side quarter panel completely removed
Driver Side Quarter Panel Removed Passenger Side Quarter Panel
Left trunk filler panel tack welded into place GM NOS Driver's side quarter panel fitted into place
Driver Side Trunk Dropdown Driver Side Quarter Panel
Both quarter panels fitted into place with the old taillight panel
Tail Panel


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