lol kinda same and I’m a superfan. He’s flexing all the tiny little things that make him legendary. Other trepidation was my attention span. 😂 I listen to roadkill etc as a podcast at work and his vocal character is so broad and storytelling is top notch so I didn’t want to do a disservice to him.
Freiburger has been one of the people absolutely missing from TH-cam over the last year or more. It's been a bit less fun without ya around brother, SO good to see you popping up on my feed again.
@@TheDavidFreiburger Remember "a sucker's bet" '72 Chevrolet Nova built by Wheel To Wheel Powertrain in Madison Heights, Mi.? This reminds me of that HRM feature car.
@@TheDavidFreiburger It would be so cool to have a GTG of all us guys with older st racer, magazine cars etc . Bout 10 yrs ago saw a feature/cover car...faded but still around. White 70ish Camaro, paint scheme down ea side with blue violet red stripes? Remembered it right away. It as at Northridge Kenny Rogers by the old kmart on Corbin used to be on Fri nights.
Lots of people would have left out the decal debacle. David doesnt roll that way. He shows that indeed things go wrong. Even offered a multitude of remedies for the glue issue. This is exactly why i like em. Keeps it real.
This entire video is a testament as to how difficult it is to find worthy aftermarket products manufacturers. Sometimes it's worth the time and money to search for used oem parts. Great video, regardless.
You are right. The saying about aftermarket parts is, 50% of the parts fitb50% of the time. Of course there are exceptions to this, especially with old cars, and not even the OEM part will fit. Some of the manufacturing tolerances were laughable in the 70’s and 80’s and of course there was updates and revisions to components that mean not all parts designed to fit a vehicle will fit every variation. You learn to know which aftermarket manufacturers build to the standard of OE and stick to them. The Communist Repoduction Companies will fck a lot of business reputations with their branded aftermarket go fast gear.
Tip for using the scrubby sponge. Buy a white scotch pad, they are only about $2.00. The white is aggressive enough to remove unwanted fallout on the paint without scratching the hell out of your paint. But don’t do a Comet wash or scouter wash of any kind unless the car is a bit of a dog.
For better or (mostly) worse, places like ebay made it more affordable to buy cheap/chinese knockoff parts that were much more expensive through the companies that actually designed and sold the parts and products. It's also these cheap parts that made alot of youtube car repair/build channels possible. But i can see how its hard to say no to a $100 ebay turbo when an authentic brand is way more expensive.
@jeremyb4493 I would say it's for the worse... I've been there, done that.... Those cheap parts either just downright don't fit, or require too much work to make them fit, and they surely do NOT last. ESPECIALLY when it comes to engine parts. If I'm going to spend the time and money to improve my car's engine, I want it to LAST, and not have it be breaking down on it's 3rd road trip. It's especially bad if it's an internal engine part that requires removal of the engine to replace it, OR if the part failure can/will cause a catastrophic event that destroys many other parts when it fails.
This video encapsulates why I love David Freiburger's videos. No flashy camera work, no ads for these companies wanting just to sell you crap you don't need and showing the many attempts it can take to find a solution or maybe even just realizing it is better to leave something alone.
Hey David, thanks for all you do for us! My first car in 1984 was a pristine 1968 Camaro; a plain jane 327 with a powerglide, but nicely optioned. As a 16 year old, I really had no business having this, as it was really too nice for a kid with no clue. I proceeded to hot rod it, and it met an untimely death two years later, when I was T-boned at an intersection. I no longer drive, as I am legally blind from a very invasive brain tumor, so seeing your content and the content of your fellow motor trend peeps and all the others out there that do this is something that makes me happy. You and Finnegan, along with 187 Customs, are my faves. I hope whomever wins this car will enjoy it to the fullest! Thanks again!
Mr. Freiburger, you are a true motorhead. I love that you are down to earth. You are a people person and I love all your videos. I'm glad you made this camero build without putting a V-8. I would too keep this car as is. Keep up the awesome work you do.
I would stick with the original wheels, they really fit the car better. Having said that I wouldn't turn the car away. Thank you for the opportunity and thank you for all of the great content throughout the years.
Only Freiburger can hold my interest on a video of this length. The frustrations and failures along the way make it even more relatable to my own projects. And who else but Freiburger, can stop in the middle of a wheel/tire change and give you a full blown documentary level automotive history lesson off the top of his head? Proof that personality and true enthusiasm for the subject matter will always triumph over content created by algorithms and executives. Thanks for all the entertainment over the years. Looking forward to whatever you do next David.
Freiburger is the undisputed KING of hot rod videos. So good that I wish he could pump out a new video every day. Would love to see more videos on the 60's through early 90's street racing history. Also history on the early pioneers of drag racing and hot rod builders.
This is what I love about the car community. Even the big-name youtubers (yes you David 😎) are mostly just regular fellas (and fellets) sharing the ups and downs and the fun and frustration of the coolest hobby/interest on the planet. We share it all and it's great!
I think the wheels look pretty good. They are subtle enough to not overshadow the car, but they aren’t too generic that they look cheap. I think they match pretty well. That’s just an awesome Daily and I always thought it would be cool to dress up an in-line six when everybody is going LS or more on everything else. I have a lot of appreciation for that car.
@@7thSANCTUARY Back in early 70's you could have picked this up for $150-$250 if it was in this condition. That's what I call a beater / budget build. Earl Scheib would have painted it for $29.99, leave the windows open and he'll paint the inside for free.
The head may have been trued up when the valve job was done. I have seen Buick heads and slant 6 heads get trued up and increase compression. Thats a cool Camaro. I'm usually tough on DF but this episode is more down to earth and quite refreshing. Well done DF. After market grills never fit right same goes with after market dash panels. Front bumper guy on everything but a 56 Chevy 210
This is why I love your content. No huge heated or air conditioned shop. Simple hand tools. Trial and error when it comes to techniques, parts fitment, and personal choices. I can't wait to drive that Camaro across the US to Pennsyltucky! Keep up the great content Freiburger!
Yep, childhood memory and continuous memory for me since 1983 when my Dad used it.. I used it in 1985 in my sweet,like new 1970 383 Magnum powered Charger 500,loved that car so much I still have it!
This brings back a lot of memories I bought my 1968 Camaro when I was 11 years old rebuilt the 327 several times drag raced it detonated number eight cylinder wall blew the side out then I sold it big mistake I wish I had it back I paid $1,000 for it I worked a lot of farms mowed a lot of yards and did all kinds of other stuff just to save up this money but I paid cash
59:45 “that just seems like it would ruin stuff doesn’t it” yeah, it does! I got a good laugh there. Had to pause and come comment. Also David, you and Mike made the show. You guys don’t need that company. They needed you!
I feel so happy that you - an experienced mechanic - struggled so much with the front grille. Because often enough I struggle with the simplest things working on cars and this is encouraging me to try anyway. Because its not always a me-problem, but sometimes parts wont line up exactly or other needless complicated issues.
The ideal daily with added weekend tinkering. It would be the ideal muscle car for here in Europe ( not too big, thirsty, but not too thirsty ). Your video was a great blend of process, instruction, history, what to do when things don't work out, the right amount of time lapse, and a furry dog. All the best and greetings from Prague CZ ! ( PS : Congrats on 215k subs already - that was quick ! )
I've wanted some Mickey Thompson valve covers for a Chevrolet 350 ever since I was a child never could find any I finally found a set at a swap meet in Evansville Indiana for $25 and I got them
jimmiebrown5014 I got a set of M/T's for the Christmas of 1976. To go on my first car .A 1965 Chevy Chevelle Malibu SS. They came from Garden Grove Racing Equipment . Which later became a part of the Super Shops speed dealerships chain.
my favorite car believe it or not....250 6 cylinder camaro green....great job...i also liked where you took a V6 satin steel metallic camaro at laguna seca and drove it on the track there..awesome job!
Finally after 2 1/2 months my 1970 pontiac bonneville 455 convertible is running and driving. After sitting in a barn since 1989 I bought it and Replaced fuel tank and lines fuel pump , rebuilt carburetor, replaced all brakes and lines replaced radiator, replaced tires replaced Trans cooler lines transmission filter, transmission Governor gear . Finally drove it and have been driving it. "DONT GET IT RIGHT JUST GET IT RUNNING " montra . Such a great platform to make it even better over time ! With tons of motivation from ROADKILL GARAGE EPISODES! THANKS DF YOUR A TRUE INSPIRATION.
This is how I remember modifying, actually working on cars and little changes go a long way. Not cheque book builds like most are now. Great work David.
Mike-Olds-1 I'll paint any car any color for $29.95 no ups no extras. Some people who lived down the street I grew up on. Did a Earl Scheib paint job on their 67 Chevy Nova wagon Apparently the no ups no extras was using masking tape. Cause they didn't. They sprayed the door handles and both door mirrors. But over time the paint finally wore off of both.
This is great and exactly what the hobby started out as. Getting a car or truck that you could afford and doing what you are capable of in your garage and driveway. That is the essence of an enjoyable hobby having fun and learning something as well. For me showing up to the car show with something that you made better with your own hands is the ultimate reward. BTW awesome car and i am going to win it!! 🤘
I love this video, Takes me back to my first car a 1968 Camaro I bought in 1979-80 got the car before I got my license. I did a lot of what David was doing, the memories flooded back to me. It had a 327 not a power house. Had green paint-ish on it with the multi colors of primers and bondo every where, but what fun it was to build and rebuild after a few wrecks. Like a young fool that I was, I used it as a trade in on a 1979 corvette in 1983. Have regretted it ever since. I hope I WIN....
As I watched the video I couldn’t help but look at the firewall at the grease pencil markings. You can clearly see GRN for the body color. Great stuff on that time capsule.
Please do more of these types of videos. i really like taking stuff and doing a couple of budget things and completely changing it, not like other people spending thousands and basically restoring the things. This kind of stuff is awesome, and I absolutely love the little history bits super cool
Us old mechanics are a dying breed. I have a clients car that was here at my home, I am a master mechanic from the 80's, now I am in Victoria Australia, my client, a Barrister lives in South Australia. His car is a 1974 JG34 XB Fairmont that I am turning into a GT clone. Now he called me one day and asked me to deliver the car to his mechanic in S.A so he could register it in that state (makes sense right?) Here's the thing though, I made a few parts, such as bushings for the column shift linkages, I changed the idler arm and did a few other minor things. It still required some work, but I figured his mechanic could handle it before I got it back to strip it and begin the restoration. I dropped it off and told the guy, "I want this under cover at all times and take the rotor button out and hide it in your toolbox". His reply, "What the hell is a rotor button?" Not even kidding. Damn OBDII parts getter is all he is. As you can imagine, the car is still in S.A and now my client wants me to go get it again, fix all the issues and drive it back. What a HEADACHE!
So I know more than a qualified mechanic about some things just from working at Autobarn… jeez! I agree, in my experience it’s hard to find a mechanic that can/ wants to work on a car that’s pre-OBDII. It’s as if they need flow charts followed with OEM part numbers and good support for genuine parts. Anything else requires too much brain power and ability. I don’t know, maybe I’m wrong. I’m not a mechanic It would be nice to finally find someone who can confidently work on my car. It’s a VR commodore, nothing complicated right? Hey, if you have any suggestions or maybe recommendations id be grateful. I’m in Melbourne 👍
@@cpzmelbs I can't recommend any mechanic's in Melbourne. I now live out in the Mallee and Melbourne is a 4.5hr trip. I used to have customers come to me from all over as I used to run Meredith Jeep Wreckers as well as doing specialised repairs on not only Jeep but all other makes and models. The customers I had from Melbourne were all quoted ludicrous prices. One example was $750.00 just to change the right front wheel bearing on a 1979 1339 Quadratrac Jeep Cherokee. He called me and I had them on the shelf, I did both sides for $250.00. All my clients get the original invoice that I pay for parts, that way I get tax relief and so does the customer, and they know right away I am not stiffing them. 99.9% of mechanics automatically double the price of parts, of course this is actually illegal, but no one ever checks. I wish I could tell you there was an honest mechanic in Melb, but I truly cannot name one. When I ran Meredith Jeep Wreckers (before divorce) I used the same parts traders for over 30yrs, in fact my engine machinist I still use and have been using him for 44yrs. I was 15 and doing my apprenticeship, I made brackets on the handle bars of my pushbike to carry cylinder heads, if I required a block doing, John would come and pick it up for me. These are the kind of people we all need in our lives, and finding them in the mechanics trade is like finding fairy dust. VR's are way easy to work on, easy to troubleshoot and will run forever, that 3.8 was a godsend for Holden :) Cheers mate
Pro tip: the sign industry has a product called rapid remover. Spray it on the glue and let it sit for five-10 minutes. Then the glue wipes off like jelly. It’s citric acid so it’s pretty harmless to any surface. Works like magic.
Hey Dave! Not that you have any desire to do paint restoration but just FYI, they do make black waxes specifically for this type of thing. They don’t dry white so when they get trapped in cracks and pits they help to hide the defects rather than magnifying them. Keep up the good work! I can listen to you talk cars and history all day. I frequently put your channel on while I’m working in my shop rather than music.
When I was a kid we used to shun these 6 cylinder cars. But now, I'd love to have one. I appreciate what you've done here, and totally hate when we try to make things just a little better, and it just goes wrong. And that steering wheel cover, thank you for removing it. I bet it was stinky...
Tip for next time on the grille, old modelers trick, Easy-Off oven cleaner, eats all the paint, doesn't harm the plastic. not a big fan of the rims, should have went with Cragar's!
I had one just like it...but mine had the 327...powerglide...same color. Wish I still had it...gave it to my girlfriend when I was busy doing some County time. Of course, she broke up with me and gave my Camaro to her new boyfriend...and he wasn't too keen on giving it back. Sob story...just one of many.
@ I reserve big blocks for full frame cars. This thing is so light, it would be a shame to weigh it down with a big block. Especially when you can get so much easy power from a mild 350 or 383. I think a 327 would be a great match for this car. Just rev it to the moon!
I can’t believe this is the end of roadkill! I discovered roadkill when the second episode where released. It was immediately my favorite show. I followed it, despite it eventually being behind a paywall, and even figured out how to get around the Geo blocker. I really appreciate all the work you have put into making these ahows! Thank you!
Mineral spirit (some call it white spirit) soaked in a cloth leave on the glue for 10 minutes. As the mineral spirit evaporates add more to the cloth then should wipe off. Or use steam directly onto the decal and it will peal right off with no glue deposit. Great show love it 👌🏼
I think the inline 6 is cooler than any v8 it could of had. Everybody and their brother has a v8 camaro. Im not a chevy guy per say, but this is cool the way it is
I'm the same (roughly) age as David and have had the same love affair with muscle cars since 1980 - thankfully, still have a couple. I truly struggle with the prices of these cars - these days. My mind still thinks of a car like this Camaro, as a $2,500 car, perhaps less. I just can't shake that thinking. $15k is a hard pill to swallow for me, but I realize that's what these cars cost nowadays, especially when many, very nice muscle cars, bring low six figures - without even trying. Oh well. As silly as it sounds, I always say, I couldn't even afford to buy the muscle cars I currently own :-)
I had fun following along with this... in 1980 I was 16 and got a job at Lancaster Body & Paint so I was a body guy and have done the things you were doing a hundred times to a hundred different cars.. even still I worked on my 67' Cougar in the driveway, doing the body work and sanding those hundreds of fins .. I laughed when you said that .. I didn't want to do mine either. One day we were driving to Malibu / Zuma and I seen this sweet 67' / 68' with no bumpers in primer and he had sweet flares on the thing, it was just enough to make me fall in love with those Camaro's, wanted one ever since but had bills and kids ever since, I hope that one finds it's way to me
Really sad to see it ending but I have truly enjoyed your shows. I got back into watching them a couple of months ago when my brother told me to check out VGG and I started seeing all the others shows. They have inspired me to start working on my 03 Cobra and and my dads 81 F150. And I will be following you on TH-cam.
Such a "real" video! Doing things to make the car better, or make it look better- on a budget- like 90% of us would do! Always enjoy any video with Freiburger in it... every car guys' friend!
When I was looking for my NA miata, I ended up with an automatic for that reason! It was babied and the manual swap was $400 all in. Its a good way to avoid some typical clapped-outness
Been consuming DF content since before the internet was even a thing...by flipping through the pages of my dad's HOT ROD Magazines throughout the 90s and 2000s. You might have even seen a piece of my dad cruising around, the blue GMC Vandura Mike Musto had for a while. I hated to hear what happened with Motortrend and Roadkill, but i'm happy to see your personal TH-cam channel is thriving. Looking forward to seeing what automotive shenanigans you and your friends come up with next!
A friend of a friend of mine maybe used to own that car. He lived in the SF area and had a green 6 cylinder Camaro that he bought either new or used in the wayback. He drove it to Ga. 30 years ago when he came to visit his friend. His name was Jack. I will not mention his last name. I am not sure if he is still alive . He was an author. I made some minor repairs for him back then.
Anyone saying this car wasn't worth what he paid for it, has no clue what the classic car market is like. $15k is a decent deal for a running, driving, survivor Camaro. That basket case 67 is probably worth more than $10k...
Dear David, you channel has become one of my new favorites, now I have another hour a week I have lost to TH-cam. Keep up the hustle and the great variety of show ideas. From the touring old parts of LA to the road trips to the car related content, just amazing .
OK so I'm loving this, your a teenager again, I did all that back in the day and I love seeing someone just take what they have and make it as cool as they can without going overboard and all pro on it, this is what we did, it reminds me of my first car, a 63 Falcon hardtop, Nice
Viewed this several times. Love this ‘68 Camaro. Thanks for your labor of love, making it Rad again, Dave. Idea: gold treatment to the original Cragar wheels, in honor of Mickey. That’s what I’d do if she’s mine! Great work!
Love the vintage camaros. Drove my exboss's Cam back in 1977. It was the up scale 350 with the shifter on the tunnel. It was cool. Would like my own. As for Davids channel; IT"S GREAT! Been watching him for years plus purchased the Car Craft, Hot Rod, etc magazines back in the day. I also went online and bought a new T-shirt and am now in the contest. Thanks David!
11:25. For my first car I had a ‘68 Cougar in Highland Green - a very similar color to this car’s. I too did a comet scrub - on the trunk lid. And boy did I scratch it up!😂. And that’s where my experimentation ended.
58:20 Sometimes the most benign way to remove adhesive goo is with oil. Whenever you try to stick something to something you always make sure the surfaces are free of oil first right? So, put oil on the goo...can even use vegetable oil from the kitchen. Work it into the the goo and the goo can't do anything except let go of the surface.
I’ll take it! Bought a hat with the v8 firing sequence so I am in the running. I like the wheels and tires and they look perfect for the car. I'd be happy to drive it from Cali to DC next month!!! Maybe beat the snow!!! Lovin' it!
I was buying Hot Rod mag when the Crusher articles were done, still have them. My favourite look is still the Convo Pro's and cowl hood. Just looks so clean.
I've always used the goof off to clean oil fouled spark plugs. It did a wonderful job. Among many other uses. Keep it around,you will find many uses for it. Keep up the great content.
Dave, I love it. I had one with small block springs and I installed a six cylinder in it bc that's what I could afford. Would sure like to win it and drive it just as it is. I told my brother that all of those engine parts are working together in peace and harmony. You have done a great job with it!
3M Adhesive Remover will remove the glue left behind from the decal. Sometimes you have to use a plastic scraper to help remove the heavy glue. Not sure if this has been mentioned but this has always worked well for me.
This takes me back to the old Car Craft budget builds. As a teen with a grocery store job they were helpful at making my first cars better. Thanks for showing us the in's and out's of a modern day makeover.
Dude, your videos are such an inspiration. I live here in Brazil and have been watching your videos for over 10 years, since the beginning of Roadkill. You were one of the people who encouraged me to buy my first classic car in 2014, and since then, I’ve had several. I really appreciate the technical and historical content you provide. It's simply amazing! I’d love to buy your stickers, even though I wouldn’t be able to win the Camaro, but unfortunately, the site doesn’t ship to Brazil.
Great episode. You make me feel normal as a car guy doing everything 2 or 3 different times. I also like how the plan changes every single time. That is how real car builds go
Very nice clean 68, I love it. When I was 17 I bought a 67 with a straight 6 with a 3 speed on the coloum for $700. Ran perfectly, it had power nothong lol. Owned it for 5 years & never should have sold it.
Glad to see I’m not the only one dealing with parts just not fitting. I had a 68 mustang I was flipping and I bought aftermarket trim pieces for various parts of the car and it seemed like most of it just didn’t fit well or really at all.
I got to be honest I'm not a camaro fan. But I like this car so much I bought a sweater when you first posted pictures on Instagram. It's a perfect vibe of ratty and cleaned up and I love the fact it's got a 6 cylinder.
My Mom had a blue 1968 budget Camaro, same as this one. Six cyl, Powerglide auto, manual brakes & steering & blue steel wheels with Chevy baby moon hub caps but it was a beautiful blue. Unfortunately she had to sell it a year later so I never got to drive it. Fond memories of that car & riding with my Mom.
I heard a great tip for fitting vinyl decals years ago. Mix a small amount of isopropyl alcohol with the water and dish soap mix and it makes all the difference, it loosens the glue on the vinyl and slides around briefly while you line it up then it dries off and sticks down nicely.
Use to be able to pick them old cars for 1,500 bucks back in the 80's. My father bought me a 1970 roller for 500 bucks when I was 17. He helped me put used engine and trans. It's still had the original shiny blue paint and interior was still good. If I still have all the old cars that play very little money for as a teenager very young man a fortune. I use to have a brown 1978 Malibu with a 289, had 73 Camaro and 77. They were my beaters beaters as an adolescent young man. A couple of them were really nice some were rust buckets but now I wish I still had those old beaters. They weren't worth anything at the time but now they would be worth a fortune
That's a true car guy video. No million dollar build, no frills, basic stuff. Thank you Mr Freiburger.
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Gotta respect the no workbench- just a guy working on a car laying on the ground
Honestly wasn't sure how a DF TH-cam would be, but it's great. You have the ultimate video personality for motorheads. Good job and congrats!
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@chrisventris6650 DF =David F
lol kinda same and I’m a superfan. He’s flexing all the tiny little things that make him legendary. Other trepidation was my attention span. 😂 I listen to roadkill etc as a podcast at work and his vocal character is so broad and storytelling is top notch so I didn’t want to do a disservice to him.
@@justajabronie Freiburger is the man!
Thanks to all you guys commenting on this one.
Freiburger has been one of the people absolutely missing from TH-cam over the last year or more. It's been a bit less fun without ya around brother, SO good to see you popping up on my feed again.
Kind, thanks!
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Remember "a sucker's bet" '72 Chevrolet Nova built by Wheel To Wheel Powertrain in Madison Heights, Mi.? This reminds me of that HRM feature car.
@@TheDavidFreiburger It would be so cool to have a GTG of all us guys with older st racer, magazine cars etc . Bout 10 yrs ago saw a feature/cover car...faded but still around. White 70ish Camaro, paint scheme down ea side with blue violet red stripes? Remembered it right away. It as at Northridge Kenny Rogers by the old kmart on Corbin used to be on Fri nights.
Even the trash can didn't want that grill, thank you for not letting that grill hurt anybody else.
Lots of people would have left out the decal debacle. David doesnt roll that way. He shows that indeed things go wrong. Even offered a multitude of remedies for the glue issue.
This is exactly why i like em. Keeps it real.
This entire video is a testament as to how difficult it is to find worthy aftermarket products manufacturers. Sometimes it's worth the time and money to search for used oem parts. Great video, regardless.
You are right. The saying about aftermarket parts is, 50% of the parts fitb50% of the time. Of course there are exceptions to this, especially with old cars, and not even the OEM part will fit. Some of the manufacturing tolerances were laughable in the 70’s and 80’s and of course there was updates and revisions to components that mean not all parts designed to fit a vehicle will fit every variation. You learn to know which aftermarket manufacturers build to the standard of OE and stick to them. The Communist Repoduction Companies will fck a lot of business reputations with their branded aftermarket go fast gear.
Tip for using the scrubby sponge. Buy a white scotch pad, they are only about $2.00. The white is aggressive enough to remove unwanted fallout on the paint without scratching the hell out of your paint. But don’t do a Comet wash or scouter wash of any kind unless the car is a bit of a dog.
For better or (mostly) worse, places like ebay made it more affordable to buy cheap/chinese knockoff parts that were much more expensive through the companies that actually designed and sold the parts and products. It's also these cheap parts that made alot of youtube car repair/build channels possible. But i can see how its hard to say no to a $100 ebay turbo when an authentic brand is way more expensive.
@jeremyb4493 I would say it's for the worse... I've been there, done that.... Those cheap parts either just downright don't fit, or require too much work to make them fit, and they surely do NOT last. ESPECIALLY when it comes to engine parts. If I'm going to spend the time and money to improve my car's engine, I want it to LAST, and not have it be breaking down on it's 3rd road trip. It's especially bad if it's an internal engine part that requires removal of the engine to replace it, OR if the part failure can/will cause a catastrophic event that destroys many other parts when it fails.
I bought a fender for a 53 F100 from LMC Truck and I had to re-drill the holes. One of them was literally off by an inch.
This video encapsulates why I love David Freiburger's videos. No flashy camera work, no ads for these companies wanting just to sell you crap you don't need and showing the many attempts it can take to find a solution or maybe even just realizing it is better to leave something alone.
Yes and repair oem parts
Noisy distracting music 1:15
I’m having trouble concentrating truthfully
1:43 thankfully it’s gone now.
Hey David, thanks for all you do for us! My first car in 1984 was a pristine 1968 Camaro; a plain jane 327 with a powerglide, but nicely optioned. As a 16 year old, I really had no business having this, as it was really too nice for a kid with no clue. I proceeded to hot rod it, and it met an untimely death two years later, when I was T-boned at an intersection.
I no longer drive, as I am legally blind from a very invasive brain tumor, so seeing your content and the content of your fellow motor trend peeps and all the others out there that do this is something that makes me happy. You and Finnegan, along with 187 Customs, are my faves. I hope whomever wins this car will enjoy it to the fullest! Thanks again!
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Mr. Freiburger, you are a true motorhead. I love that you are down to earth. You are a people person and I love all your videos. I'm glad you made this camero build without putting a V-8. I would too keep this car as is. Keep up the awesome work you do.
I'll never forget the original Roadkill. But I'm happy to see you back on youtube making legit content again.
Clean up the old cragars and put them back on : ) they fit the car! Makeover was pretty good!
Agreed.
Yup. The new ones are OK. But the survivor should have the survivor wheels.
He bought the car to get the cragars. Said it in the video.
Nice job, I love that there are still beater daily driven Camaros out there
I would stick with the original wheels, they really fit the car better. Having said that I wouldn't turn the car away. Thank you for the opportunity and thank you for all of the great content throughout the years.
Only Freiburger can hold my interest on a video of this length. The frustrations and failures along the way make it even more relatable to my own projects. And who else but Freiburger, can stop in the middle of a wheel/tire change and give you a full blown documentary level automotive history lesson off the top of his head? Proof that personality and true enthusiasm for the subject matter will always triumph over content created by algorithms and executives. Thanks for all the entertainment over the years. Looking forward to whatever you do next David.
Freiburger and Derek Bieri.
DF riding the struggle bus on the DIY projects! Thank you, DF! Nice to see we all ride the bus at times. Feeling better about working on my stuff.
How you find enough hours in a day to do all that you do is amazing
If you sit down to watch other people doing things, you won’t be the one doing something.
@@panagiotis1519 YES, cuz I'm watching this and nothing is getting done in my garage!
David thank you for doing youtube! i now have more to look forward to in life :)
Right!?😊
You must be married too
Freiburger is the undisputed KING of hot rod videos. So good that I wish he could pump out a new video every day. Would love to see more videos on the 60's through early 90's street racing history. Also history on the early pioneers of drag racing and hot rod builders.
Most TH-camrs would’ve miked this build into a 50 part build series. DF for the win, good job 👏
This is what I love about the car community. Even the big-name youtubers (yes you David 😎) are mostly just regular fellas (and fellets) sharing the ups and downs and the fun and frustration of the coolest hobby/interest on the planet. We share it all and it's great!
I think the wheels look pretty good. They are subtle enough to not overshadow the car, but they aren’t too generic that they look cheap. I think they match pretty well. That’s just an awesome Daily and I always thought it would be cool to dress up an in-line six when everybody is going LS or more on everything else. I have a lot of appreciation for that car.
Pretty good deal considering most 67-69 Camaros on the market right now don’t run for 15k
Absolutely criminal. You can thank the TV auction companies.
@@danmyers9372Agreed. The car's not a "budget build" if he paid 15 grand for it.
@@7thSANCTUARY Back in early 70's you could have picked this up for $150-$250 if it was in this condition. That's what I call a beater / budget build. Earl Scheib would have painted it for $29.99, leave the windows open and he'll paint the inside for free.
The head may have been trued up when the valve job was done. I have seen Buick heads and slant 6 heads get trued up and increase compression. Thats a cool Camaro.
I'm usually tough on DF but this episode is more down to earth and quite refreshing. Well done DF.
After market grills never fit right same goes with after market dash panels.
Front bumper guy on everything but a 56 Chevy 210
This is why I love your content. No huge heated or air conditioned shop. Simple hand tools. Trial and error when it comes to techniques, parts fitment, and personal choices. I can't wait to drive that Camaro across the US to Pennsyltucky! Keep up the great content Freiburger!
I could smell the gunk engine degreaser when you were spraying it. What a childhood memory.
Yep, childhood memory and continuous memory for me since 1983 when my Dad used it.. I used it in 1985 in my sweet,like new 1970 383 Magnum powered Charger 500,loved that car so much I still have it!
Smell it for days, stuff will have you looking for a diesel fuel leak on a gas engine 😂
Gunk is great stuff. Use it a lot.
Just finished degreasing the brackets and pulleys on the 327 in my 67 Camaro. 🦨
100% and smell it for the next few days.
This is what David does best.. thanks for sharing your passion mate. Watching from Australia
Glad you decided to remove the rear bumper to paint the rear panel. Looks good. 👍
This brings back a lot of memories I bought my 1968 Camaro when I was 11 years old rebuilt the 327 several times drag raced it detonated number eight cylinder wall blew the side out then I sold it big mistake I wish I had it back I paid $1,000 for it I worked a lot of farms mowed a lot of yards and did all kinds of other stuff just to save up this money but I paid cash
59:45 “that just seems like it would ruin stuff doesn’t it” yeah, it does! I got a good laugh there. Had to pause and come comment.
Also David, you and Mike made the show. You guys don’t need that company. They needed you!
I feel so happy that you - an experienced mechanic - struggled so much with the front grille. Because often enough I struggle with the simplest things working on cars and this is encouraging me to try anyway. Because its not always a me-problem, but sometimes parts wont line up exactly or other needless complicated issues.
That air filter toss was waaayyy to satisfying 😂
@@chickenfoot8803 lol, it was..
It made up for the miss on the grill, lol.
The ideal daily with added weekend tinkering. It would be the ideal muscle car for here in Europe ( not too big, thirsty, but not too thirsty ). Your video was a great blend of process, instruction, history, what to do when things don't work out, the right amount of time lapse, and a furry dog. All the best and greetings from Prague CZ ! ( PS : Congrats on 215k subs already - that was quick ! )
Thanks for watching from over there!
Back in '68 here in NW Ohio, USA, I built a minibike with Jawa 350cc...
I've wanted some Mickey Thompson valve covers for a Chevrolet 350 ever since I was a child never could find any I finally found a set at a swap meet in Evansville Indiana for $25 and I got them
jimmiebrown5014 I got a set of M/T's for the Christmas of 1976. To go on my first car .A 1965 Chevy Chevelle Malibu SS. They came from Garden Grove Racing Equipment . Which later became a part of the Super Shops speed dealerships chain.
@@lilorbielilorbie2496 - Which later failed...
@@buzzwaldron6195 Yep.
@@lilorbielilorbie2496 Lived right by Super SHops in Van Nuys late 80s
PAW in Chatsworth was my fav place to drop in at.
@@gordocarbo Man if we could only go back just for a little while.
my favorite car believe it or not....250 6 cylinder camaro green....great job...i also liked where you took a V6 satin steel metallic camaro at laguna seca and drove it on the track there..awesome job!
Finally after 2 1/2 months my 1970 pontiac bonneville 455 convertible is running and driving. After sitting in a barn since 1989 I bought it and Replaced fuel tank and lines fuel pump , rebuilt carburetor, replaced all brakes and lines replaced radiator, replaced tires replaced Trans cooler lines transmission filter, transmission Governor gear . Finally drove it and have been driving it. "DONT GET IT RIGHT JUST GET IT RUNNING " montra . Such a great platform to make it even better over time ! With tons of motivation from ROADKILL GARAGE EPISODES! THANKS DF YOUR A TRUE INSPIRATION.
Sounds like you’re doing all the right things. Should be reliable driver. 👍
Oooooo bet she's a BEAST
What color? I'm a pontiac guy lol
@vannjunkin8041 verdoro green and sandalwood trim code 67 . I was able to find original window sticker n98 rally wheels 2 with jl2 front disc brakes
@@vannjunkin8041 burnouts on demand
This is how I remember modifying, actually working on cars and little changes go a long way. Not cheque book builds like most are now. Great work David.
Looks like maybe it got the ole Earl Scheib paint job back in the day 👍
A few times
Mike-Olds-1 I'll paint any car any color for $29.95 no ups no extras. Some people who lived down the street I grew up on. Did a Earl Scheib paint job on their 67 Chevy Nova wagon Apparently the no ups no extras was using masking tape. Cause they didn't. They sprayed the door handles and both door mirrors. But over time the paint finally wore off of both.
This is great and exactly what the hobby started out as. Getting a car or truck that you could afford and doing what you are capable of in your garage and driveway. That is the essence of an enjoyable hobby having fun and learning something as well. For me showing up to the car show with something that you made better with your own hands is the ultimate reward. BTW awesome car and i am going to win it!! 🤘
I love this video, Takes me back to my first car a 1968 Camaro I bought in 1979-80 got the car before I got my license. I did a lot of what David was doing, the memories flooded back to me. It had a 327 not a power house. Had green paint-ish on it with the multi colors of primers and bondo every where, but what fun it was to build and rebuild after a few wrecks. Like a young fool that I was, I used it as a trade in on a 1979 corvette in 1983. Have regretted it ever since. I hope I WIN....
As I watched the video I couldn’t help but look at the firewall at the grease pencil markings.
You can clearly see GRN for the body color. Great stuff on that time capsule.
My Dad was a Chevy dealer, in 69 he had a two tone 6 cylinder, power glide Camaro demo, I’m so happy to see this
David…….3-M adhesive remover……just did it on my challenger….worked great
The number of ingenious 3M products is astounding. Sometime, though, finding them readily available is a PITA!
"Why am I doing this? Well, you've met me." Classic stuff... I enjoyed the entire episode!!
😲 That ole buzzin half-dozen is in phenomenal shape!!
The fact one made mistakes, and showed it,, that's real and i absolutely love that, good work.
Please do more of these types of videos. i really like taking stuff and doing a couple of budget things and completely changing it, not like other people spending thousands and basically restoring the things. This kind of stuff is awesome, and I absolutely love the little history bits super cool
As far as wheels and tires go? Black steely’s with baby moons, trim rings and white letters facing out.❤
Rally wheels...
Us old mechanics are a dying breed. I have a clients car that was here at my home, I am a master mechanic from the 80's, now I am in Victoria Australia, my client, a Barrister lives in South Australia. His car is a 1974 JG34 XB Fairmont that I am turning into a GT clone. Now he called me one day and asked me to deliver the car to his mechanic in S.A so he could register it in that state (makes sense right?) Here's the thing though, I made a few parts, such as bushings for the column shift linkages, I changed the idler arm and did a few other minor things. It still required some work, but I figured his mechanic could handle it before I got it back to strip it and begin the restoration. I dropped it off and told the guy, "I want this under cover at all times and take the rotor button out and hide it in your toolbox". His reply, "What the hell is a rotor button?" Not even kidding. Damn OBDII parts getter is all he is. As you can imagine, the car is still in S.A and now my client wants me to go get it again, fix all the issues and drive it back. What a HEADACHE!
So I know more than a qualified mechanic about some things just from working at Autobarn… jeez!
I agree, in my experience it’s hard to find a mechanic that can/ wants to work on a car that’s pre-OBDII. It’s as if they need flow charts followed with OEM part numbers and good support for genuine parts. Anything else requires too much brain power and ability. I don’t know, maybe I’m wrong. I’m not a mechanic
It would be nice to finally find someone who can confidently work on my car. It’s a VR commodore, nothing complicated right?
Hey, if you have any suggestions or maybe recommendations id be grateful. I’m in Melbourne 👍
@@cpzmelbs I can't recommend any mechanic's in Melbourne. I now live out in the Mallee and Melbourne is a 4.5hr trip. I used to
have customers come to me from all over as I used to run Meredith Jeep Wreckers as well as doing specialised repairs on not only Jeep but all other makes and models. The customers I had from Melbourne were all quoted ludicrous prices. One example was $750.00 just to change the right front wheel bearing on a 1979 1339 Quadratrac Jeep Cherokee. He called me and I had them on the shelf, I did both sides for $250.00. All my clients get the original invoice that I pay for parts, that way I get tax relief and so does the customer, and they know right away I am not stiffing them. 99.9% of mechanics automatically double the price of parts, of course this is actually illegal, but no one ever checks. I wish I could tell you there was an honest mechanic in Melb, but I truly cannot name one. When I ran Meredith Jeep Wreckers (before divorce) I used the same parts traders for over 30yrs, in fact my engine machinist I still use and have been using him for 44yrs. I was 15 and doing my apprenticeship, I made brackets on the handle bars of my pushbike to carry cylinder heads, if I required a block doing, John would come and pick it up for me. These are the kind of people we all need in our lives, and finding them in the mechanics trade is like finding fairy dust.
VR's are way easy to work on, easy to troubleshoot and will run forever, that 3.8 was a godsend for Holden :)
Cheers mate
Pro tip: the sign industry has a product called rapid remover. Spray it on the glue and let it sit for five-10 minutes. Then the glue wipes off like jelly. It’s citric acid so it’s pretty harmless to any surface. Works like magic.
Hey Dave! Not that you have any desire to do paint restoration but just FYI, they do make black waxes specifically for this type of thing. They don’t dry white so when they get trapped in cracks and pits they help to hide the defects rather than magnifying them.
Keep up the good work! I can listen to you talk cars and history all day. I frequently put your channel on while I’m working in my shop rather than music.
When I was a kid we used to shun these 6 cylinder cars. But now, I'd love to have one. I appreciate what you've done here, and totally hate when we try to make things just a little better, and it just goes wrong. And that steering wheel cover, thank you for removing it. I bet it was stinky...
Tip for next time on the grille, old modelers trick, Easy-Off oven cleaner, eats all the paint, doesn't harm the plastic. not a big fan of the rims, should have went with Cragar's!
I was thinking the same. It may not be available in california though
SoCal native, I haven't seen Easy Off in years here in CALIFORNIA.
@@e28rustyantifreezeLol no trash bags or straws we might poke an eye out.
I had one just like it...but mine had the 327...powerglide...same color.
Wish I still had it...gave it to my girlfriend when I was busy doing some County time.
Of course, she broke up with me and gave my Camaro to her new boyfriend...and he wasn't too keen on giving it back.
Sob story...just one of many.
Man, we gave them a rib and an apple and man is suffering to this day over it! lol
I want this car so bad. Manual steering, manual brakes, and it's even green on green! So choice. Just needs a 4-speed + SBC swap to be complete.
@@CueBall909 NO way.. I'd big block it in 2 seconds
@ I reserve big blocks for full frame cars. This thing is so light, it would be a shame to weigh it down with a big block. Especially when you can get so much easy power from a mild 350 or 383. I think a 327 would be a great match for this car. Just rev it to the moon!
Aluminum LS w 6 speed 😊
I can’t believe this is the end of roadkill! I discovered roadkill when the second episode where released. It was immediately my favorite show. I followed it, despite it eventually being behind a paywall, and even figured out how to get around the Geo blocker. I really appreciate all the work you have put into making these ahows! Thank you!
Mineral spirit (some call it white spirit) soaked in a cloth leave on the glue for 10 minutes. As the mineral spirit evaporates add more to the cloth then should wipe off. Or use steam directly onto the decal and it will peal right off with no glue deposit. Great show love it 👌🏼
D/F the new King of Thursday TH-cam!
I think the inline 6 is cooler than any v8 it could of had. Everybody and their brother has a v8 camaro. Im not a chevy guy per say, but this is cool the way it is
Not to mention the plethora of hop up parts!
I'm the same (roughly) age as David and have had the same love affair with muscle cars since 1980 - thankfully, still have a couple. I truly struggle with the prices of these cars - these days. My mind still thinks of a car like this Camaro, as a $2,500 car, perhaps less. I just can't shake that thinking. $15k is a hard pill to swallow for me, but I realize that's what these cars cost nowadays, especially when many, very nice muscle cars, bring low six figures - without even trying. Oh well. As silly as it sounds, I always say, I couldn't even afford to buy the muscle cars I currently own :-)
yeah, I"m in the same boat as you and Freiburger.. I thought was maybe 1500.00 tops. I cant imagine 15000.00 for this car.
Agree.. Id be perfectly happy wiht this 68 6 banger. Good mpg being poor and retired Id daily this one everywhere.
I had fun following along with this... in 1980 I was 16 and got a job at Lancaster Body & Paint so I was a body guy and have done the things you were doing a hundred times to a hundred different cars.. even still I worked on my 67' Cougar in the driveway, doing the body work and sanding those hundreds of fins .. I laughed when you said that .. I didn't want to do mine either. One day we were driving to Malibu / Zuma and I seen this sweet 67' / 68' with no bumpers in primer and he had sweet flares on the thing, it was just enough to make me fall in love with those Camaro's, wanted one ever since but had bills and kids ever since, I hope that one finds it's way to me
I've had my 68 Camaro for 30 years there a blast to drive, somebody is going to get a awesome car, keep the videos coming
Time to start a new TH-cam super-channel for all of the displaced Motortrend legends.
Awesome Camaro. Love the work you did to it. Wheels and tires can make a BIG difference. Thanks for posting!
In the 80's I was buying these maro's for $500.00 each, those were good ol' days....
Really sad to see it ending but I have truly enjoyed your shows. I got back into watching them a couple of months ago when my brother told me to check out VGG and I started seeing all the others shows. They have inspired me to start working on my 03 Cobra and and my dads 81 F150. And I will be following you on TH-cam.
Such a "real" video! Doing things to make the car better, or make it look better- on a budget- like 90% of us would do! Always enjoy any video with Freiburger in it... every car guys' friend!
Love those wheels and tires!
That set up looks sweet !!!
The wheels have a Halibrand vibe… not bad
6 cylinder means it wasn't raced.😂
When I was looking for my NA miata, I ended up with an automatic for that reason! It was babied and the manual swap was $400 all in. Its a good way to avoid some typical clapped-outness
Hahaha, are you kidding me???? 😂😂😂😂. It's a Camaro and back in the day even 6 cylinders were raced and many times pushed to the breaking point.
nah,not so much.....a stovebolt 6 aint going anywere fast so racing was pointless
If v6 mustangs and chargers are anything to go by, this should be more abused than the V8 counterpart. It's actually a miracle it's still around today
Actually, it means it never won
That screwdriver is the hero tool in this video.
Been consuming DF content since before the internet was even a thing...by flipping through the pages of my dad's HOT ROD Magazines throughout the 90s and 2000s. You might have even seen a piece of my dad cruising around, the blue GMC Vandura Mike Musto had for a while. I hated to hear what happened with Motortrend and Roadkill, but i'm happy to see your personal TH-cam channel is thriving. Looking forward to seeing what automotive shenanigans you and your friends come up with next!
A friend of a friend of mine maybe used to own that car. He lived in the SF area and had a green 6 cylinder Camaro that he bought either new or used in the wayback. He drove it to Ga. 30 years ago when he came to visit his friend. His name was Jack. I will not mention his last name. I am not sure if he is still alive . He was an author. I made some minor repairs for him back then.
Anyone saying this car wasn't worth what he paid for it, has no clue what the classic car market is like. $15k is a decent deal for a running, driving, survivor Camaro. That basket case 67 is probably worth more than $10k...
Where’s Steve dulsich ?
I would daily drive it with the 6, the power glide and drum brakes! I love the color, too.
Dear David, you channel has become one of my new favorites, now I have another hour a week I have lost to TH-cam. Keep up the hustle and the great variety of show ideas. From the touring old parts of LA to the road trips to the car related content, just amazing .
OK so I'm loving this, your a teenager again, I did all that back in the day and I love seeing someone just take what they have and make it as cool as they can without going overboard and all pro on it, this is what we did, it reminds me of my first car, a 63 Falcon hardtop, Nice
68 my favorite, green my favorite, love the uniqueness of the 6 cylinder with column shifter! Enjoying the you tube channel!
Viewed this several times. Love this ‘68 Camaro. Thanks for your labor of love, making it Rad again, Dave. Idea: gold treatment to the original Cragar wheels, in honor of Mickey. That’s what I’d do if she’s mine! Great work!
Love the vintage camaros. Drove my exboss's Cam back in 1977. It was the up scale 350 with the shifter on the tunnel. It was cool. Would like my own.
As for Davids channel; IT"S GREAT! Been watching him for years plus purchased the Car Craft, Hot Rod, etc magazines back in the day.
I also went online and bought a new T-shirt and am now in the contest.
Thanks David!
11:25. For my first car I had a ‘68 Cougar in Highland Green - a very similar color to this car’s. I too did a comet scrub - on the trunk lid. And boy did I scratch it up!😂. And that’s where my experimentation ended.
58:20 Sometimes the most benign way to remove adhesive goo is with oil. Whenever you try to stick something to something you always make sure the surfaces are free of oil first right? So, put oil on the goo...can even use vegetable oil from the kitchen. Work it into the the goo and the goo can't do anything except let go of the surface.
I’ll take it! Bought a hat with the v8 firing sequence so I am in the running. I like the wheels and tires and they look perfect for the car. I'd be happy to drive it from Cali to DC next month!!! Maybe beat the snow!!! Lovin' it!
I was buying Hot Rod mag when the Crusher articles were done, still have them. My favourite look is still the Convo Pro's and cowl hood. Just looks so clean.
I've always used the goof off to clean oil fouled spark plugs. It did a wonderful job. Among many other uses. Keep it around,you will find many uses for it. Keep up the great content.
Dave, I love it. I had one with small block springs and I installed a six cylinder in it bc that's what I could afford. Would sure like to win it and drive it just as it is. I told my brother that all of those engine parts are working together in peace and harmony. You have done a great job with it!
I. Get the 90s rally wheel vibefirst thing i thought , but i like them on the car, especially after you lowered it. Someone is going to love that car
3M Adhesive Remover will remove the glue left behind from the decal. Sometimes you have to use a plastic scraper to help remove the heavy glue. Not sure if this has been mentioned but this has always worked well for me.
This takes me back to the old Car Craft budget builds. As a teen with a grocery store job they were helpful at making my first cars better.
Thanks for showing us the in's and out's of a modern day makeover.
Had the same car in high school. 68 with straight 6, RS
Loved it
Dude, your videos are such an inspiration. I live here in Brazil and have been watching your videos for over 10 years, since the beginning of Roadkill. You were one of the people who encouraged me to buy my first classic car in 2014, and since then, I’ve had several. I really appreciate the technical and historical content you provide. It's simply amazing! I’d love to buy your stickers, even though I wouldn’t be able to win the Camaro, but unfortunately, the site doesn’t ship to Brazil.
Great episode. You make me feel normal as a car guy doing everything 2 or 3 different times. I also like how the plan changes every single time. That is how real car builds go
Truth wins
Very nice clean 68, I love it. When I was 17 I bought a 67 with a straight 6 with a 3 speed on the coloum for $700. Ran perfectly, it had power nothong lol. Owned it for 5 years & never should have sold it.
2:10 2:12
The wheels are iconic
And I think it’s cool that’s it’s a 250-6
Its a beauty, David! I dig the inline 6. Just because its differrnt and all stock. Its got great character to it.
Glad to see I’m not the only one dealing with parts just not fitting. I had a 68 mustang I was flipping and I bought aftermarket trim pieces for various parts of the car and it seemed like most of it just didn’t fit well or really at all.
I got to be honest I'm not a camaro fan. But I like this car so much I bought a sweater when you first posted pictures on Instagram. It's a perfect vibe of ratty and cleaned up and I love the fact it's got a 6 cylinder.
Man I love that car! I think the only thing id do if I won would be a new carpet kit and redo the seats! You did an awesome job on the exterior!!
My Mom had a blue 1968 budget Camaro, same as this one. Six cyl, Powerglide auto, manual brakes & steering & blue steel wheels with Chevy baby moon hub caps but it was a beautiful blue. Unfortunately she had to sell it a year later so I never got to drive it. Fond memories of that car & riding with my Mom.
I heard a great tip for fitting vinyl decals years ago. Mix a small amount of isopropyl alcohol with the water and dish soap mix and it makes all the difference, it loosens the glue on the vinyl and slides around briefly while you line it up then it dries off and sticks down nicely.
Use to be able to pick them old cars for 1,500 bucks back in the 80's. My father bought me a 1970 roller for 500 bucks when I was 17. He helped me put used engine and trans. It's still had the original shiny blue paint and interior was still good. If I still have all the old cars that play very little money for as a teenager very young man a fortune. I use to have a brown 1978 Malibu with a 289, had 73 Camaro and 77. They were my beaters beaters as an adolescent young man. A couple of them were really nice some were rust buckets but now I wish I still had those old beaters. They weren't worth anything at the time but now they would be worth a fortune
Lots of effort in that thing with the paint. I’m impressed. I didn’t think you’d go that far. Looks great! Thanks for sharing!