1984 Camaro Z28 Weekend Makeover (Third Gen Camaro Daily Driver)

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
  • The third gen Camaro doesn't have the best reputation, but I found one I couldn't resist. This 1984 Camaro Z28 has a carbureted 305ci small block with a 700R4 transmission, and it's mostly original. Someone has put headers and exhaust on it, but otherwise this car is stock. When it came to my place, I had to get rid of the Corvette Rally wheels and 4x4 stance. I had some leftover GTA wheels from the green Nova, and I spent a few hours to cut the coil springs and lower it down to my level.
    Other than that, it's been a bunch of cleaning, small repairs and paint correction. It's an awesome daily driver, and seems to be pretty popular with the locals. I would imagine this one won't stick around very long.
    #camaro #hotrodhoarder #thirdgen

Комментарии • 461

  • @trillrifaxegrindor4411
    @trillrifaxegrindor4411 4 года назад +102

    anyone looking down on these has never owned one and properly sorted it out.ive got a 1986 trans am and i love it

    • @V8AmericanMuscleCar
      @V8AmericanMuscleCar 3 года назад +5

      I agree! I have 88 GTA and I LOVE IT!!!

    • @kmas8229
      @kmas8229 3 года назад +5

      87 here, Lb9 w/5spd G92 package. Sweet car to run in the fjords of Norway. It's feisty enough for me

    • @Charusel
      @Charusel 3 года назад +5

      Biggest regret in my automotive career was passing on one of these when I was younger because I just had to have a stick shift. Nice 305 for 1300 bucks and now in Ohio folks are wanting 2k for trashy rollers. SMH -__- next time I get one I'm keeping it until I just can't drive anymore.

    • @owen0566
      @owen0566 3 года назад

      My dad still has is 87 z28 and I’m trying to get him to let me fix it and use it as a daily driver but he doesn’t want to hear it. His excuse it that he “did to much to it, it’s not a daily driver”

    • @callsignsleepwalker7231
      @callsignsleepwalker7231 3 года назад +1

      89 formula here! Roll on!

  • @thunderray1987
    @thunderray1987 3 года назад +39

    How can real car guys look down on such a gorgeous car?!?! I love every Camaro/Firebird made between the years 1970-1992!

    • @just_ben0790
      @just_ben0790 Год назад +1

      93 was the start of the dark ages

    • @cptchuff2741
      @cptchuff2741 Год назад +1

      Probably because the lack of power. They looked a lot better than the Mustangs of that era though

    • @TheREALOC1972
      @TheREALOC1972 10 месяцев назад

      @@cptchuff2741 Lack of power? yeah... remember that time the base Camaro came with a 4 cylinder? no? that's because it never happened, sure the Mustang Cobra and the %.0 had a shitload of power but the base Mustang had a 4 banger in it..... The base Camaro had more power than the base Mustang.

    • @atomicaddict111
      @atomicaddict111 10 месяцев назад

      @@TheREALOC1972 They stopped putting 4 cylinders in f bodies in 1985. The iron duke and the lima had around the same horsepower and only negligible differences in weight between the camaro and foxbody. But those 4 cylinders were not for those cars lol

    • @TheREALOC1972
      @TheREALOC1972 10 месяцев назад

      @@atomicaddict111 They NEVER put a 4 cylinder in the Camaro/Firebird........... but they put 4 cylinders in Mustangs for 12 years......... Nice try though

  • @Hamburgler6.9
    @Hamburgler6.9 4 года назад +35

    Man, he really brought back that paint. I didn't like the color, but once it was shining like that I changed my mind.

  • @djcromke
    @djcromke 4 года назад +22

    Man I miss my “87 iroc-z... I use to get so much 🐱.... 🥴😈

  • @ken5ism
    @ken5ism 3 года назад +18

    "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"....These muscle cars have always looked amazing and the main point behind hot rodding. Is making the car what you want it to be. Fast or Stock these cars will always get the girls!!!

    • @ob1kenobi748
      @ob1kenobi748 Год назад

      I found the truth behind that saying, and to say the least it shocked me

  • @benbutcher86
    @benbutcher86 4 года назад +12

    I’ve had four different 3rd gen Fbodys and Twenty cars and trucks.
    They are among my favorite cars ever, I always compare the handling of any vehicle when choosing another.
    Those that haven’t owned a proper running third gen will never know what these are capable of.

    • @backyardbuck6362
      @backyardbuck6362 3 года назад +1

      So true. I have a 89 Formula 350 that I got running like a raped ape. Rebuilt the upper myself all new Bosch injectors and gaskets cleaned out a ton of carbon and full tune up. Replaced a few sensors and no more check engine light. Third gens are still cool and look better than most of the new cars out there today.when they're clean.

  • @joshlara8237
    @joshlara8237 4 года назад +13

    Sweet camaro my bro had a 84 z28 i have a 91 rs v8 now beautiful camaro

  • @doug81337
    @doug81337 2 года назад +7

    Love how you got this car looking! Had 2 3rd Gen's in the past...'82 Z28 (crank windows, no tilt & no Ttop) & a low mile, fully loaded '86 IROC. They had their little flaws, but for the day, they were great cars! Love to have another someday.

  • @sikanderdhillon4326
    @sikanderdhillon4326 4 года назад +11

    Love it! Have an 84z28 myself...Love driving my car, always gets thumbs up at lights...Smiles Per Miles...🙏🙏🙏

    • @irocitZ
      @irocitZ 4 года назад +1

      I have one too, it's very original looking. I've had it since 2013, I love it, the longer I have it the better it gets. Every Year I wind up doing a bunch of stuff to improve it. I'm so buried in it I can't stop now, haha.

    • @kingks3302
      @kingks3302 4 года назад

      GOD Bless!!!

  • @dorianmurphy
    @dorianmurphy 4 года назад +16

    Would I love to drive one of these cars one day. 82 Is my favorite year of the camaro

    • @jrod.c5
      @jrod.c5 4 года назад

      I've got an 82 Z28 project car. Love the 82-84 third gen Camaros but wanting a foxbody Mustang instead

    • @trillrifaxegrindor4411
      @trillrifaxegrindor4411 4 года назад +1

      ive had 7-8 of them.still have one

  • @auskip07
    @auskip07 3 года назад +6

    Thankyou! its nice to see someone who doesnt go overboard on the car. You did exactly what i would have done. (for all of us who dont have 50k to throw at a vehicle)

  • @Vekurus
    @Vekurus 4 года назад +2

    The Car Guy thing: Call it ignorance, call it thick skulls, who knows. But, when a 3rd Gen can get at LEAST twice the price that a C4 of the same vintage, denying the 3rd gen's place in classic cars is being short sighted.

  • @Vekurus
    @Vekurus 4 года назад +11

    10:12. That right there is a sweet, sweet looking 3rd Gen.

  • @amgam3ing554
    @amgam3ing554 4 года назад +9

    I've been daily driving my 84 with no major issues believe it or not, just oil change, new power steering pump, and a check up. But my 84 Camaro is honestly one of the most reliable cars I've ever had, and when the engine finally gives out I'm just going to LS swap it.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  4 года назад +1

      That sounds like a good game plan. I have the same mentality....the 305 seems to be in good health, but if something happens to it, an LS engine will go in its place.

    • @Shade_tree_garage01
      @Shade_tree_garage01 4 года назад

      You’ll be in more money with a LS swap js

    • @trillrifaxegrindor4411
      @trillrifaxegrindor4411 4 года назад

      i drove one for 10 years(1984 berlinneta camaro 5.0 v8),i would still be driving it but had kids.best car i ever owned,period.ive got an 86 trans am now,love it too.

    • @trillrifaxegrindor4411
      @trillrifaxegrindor4411 4 года назад

      even a vortec headed ,mild roller cammed 350 is years ahead of the anemic 305 and can easily get ls power (my current 350 build is 357 horsepower /410 lb ft of torque and no electronic and fuel system bullcrap.something to be said about the simplicity of old school sbc

  • @BandanazX
    @BandanazX 4 года назад +15

    Turd gen is underrated

  • @kingks3302
    @kingks3302 4 года назад +6

    1984, Good year. GOD Bless!!!

  • @placidogutierrez2002
    @placidogutierrez2002 4 года назад +4

    It is a beautiful car. I did have an indy edition 1982 with crossfire inyection ( two electric carburetor ) now i have a 1989 pontiac trans am and i love it .congratulation you have a nice car...

  • @Diesel257
    @Diesel257 4 года назад +2

    Growing up in the 80s, nothing cooler than a (engine swapped) 3rd gen F Body.

  • @stevenzagony6187
    @stevenzagony6187 4 года назад +5

    Those GTA wheels really set it off!

  • @ToriL97
    @ToriL97 3 года назад +1

    There are some wheels that just don't look good on thirdgens. The ones you took off are one of them. Most aftermarket 15's really date these cars vs the stock wheels (esp z28 and iroc wheels) or some modern 17's

  • @mannys2893
    @mannys2893 3 года назад +4

    Clean, simple; I love it. My favorite year of third-gen. I really dig the L69HO.

  • @mw4992
    @mw4992 4 года назад +23

    Love it! Grew up in the 80’s and owned several 3rd gens, they were lightyears ahead of the 60’s & 70’s cars I started with in terms of comfort, handling, gas mileage and reliability. Looks like you’ve got an L-69 High Output there, 190hp - top dog until the Tuned Port version came along in 1985. Hope you enjoy it before you move on to the next one!

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  4 года назад +2

      I've been enjoying it so far. I was a little scared that the carbureted 305 would be unreliable, but so far it has been awesome. Pump the gas a couple times (on cold start) and it fires right up.

    • @trillrifaxegrindor4411
      @trillrifaxegrindor4411 4 года назад +2

      @@HotRodHoarder i drove a berlinneta (305 carbed) for 10 years and loved it.i own another and just summer drive this one(in canada)

  • @Dbomb81
    @Dbomb81 3 года назад +2

    I've got a '91 RS with a 305. Mine's a manual and I still love it 18 years after I bought it.

  • @carreiro6941
    @carreiro6941 2 года назад +1

    IM ONLY 28 AND Got 1985 3rd gen camaro z28 with a 350 motor 570HP and She's a Bomb 💣👌 beat alots of audi and Mercedes kids on the street.

  • @DLongfellow
    @DLongfellow 4 года назад +4

    Nice car, it looks really good. My 89 RS is my daily driver.

  • @OldManFrank
    @OldManFrank 4 года назад +5

    *I would really love to add a 3rd Gen to my fleet but, I already have a 2nd Gen which needs my attention so...* @camaronado

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  4 года назад +3

      I'd like to get a 2nd gen...the early 2nd gens are getting pricey, but the rubber bumper cars are still feasible.

  • @CraigSmith-qq3sr
    @CraigSmith-qq3sr 3 года назад +1

    Same attention I get in my 86 300zx, owned it for 30 yrs and is mint. I had a young girl ask if it was a Ferrari, I said no darling it's just a Nissan.

  • @DigitalGTA
    @DigitalGTA 4 года назад +5

    The times have really changed for these cars as the stigma is evaporating and they are becoming desirable. A lot of what people looked down upon was really nonsense. Values are on the rise for clean, low mile examples. They are fun to drive, and easy to modify if desired.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  4 года назад +1

      It's been a lot of fun so far!

    • @hastingsdirect7300
      @hastingsdirect7300 4 года назад

      Well they were looked down on because they were very slow considering the big v8

    • @Selvarin
      @Selvarin 4 года назад

      If you treat them well they'll last a long time regardless of miles. Regular maintenance, etc. Mine's a regular sport coupe with the V6 but she runs well and looks decent enough. Just can't afford a $3K-$4K paint makeover.

    • @trillrifaxegrindor4411
      @trillrifaxegrindor4411 4 года назад +1

      @@hastingsdirect7300 no,they weren't .the problem was too much choice offered from chevrolet(and pontiac).they had had 6(yes six) v8 options the lg4 carbed 5.0 @155 horsepower, the crossfire dual tbi 5.0 at 165 horsepower,the L03 tbi at 175 horsepower,the L69 carbed 5.0@190 horsepower and the tuned port 5.0 at 195 up to 225 horsepower.you could also get a 5.7 tpi car with 235 to 245 horsepower.the tuned port tpi 5.0 with a 5 speed or the tuned port 5.7 with the automatic was as quick as any other v8 car produced in the same year from any other car manufacturer PERIOD.remember to compare apples to apples,don't compare apples to t-bone steak(thats just stupid,so dont do it)
      the tpi 5 speed car is as fast as the same year fox body mustang,anyone saying different doesn't know shit
      they were slow if you ordered the cheapest,lowest horsepower version with a 2.73 non posi rear end and tiny exhaust.trust me they arent all like that.

    • @hastingsdirect7300
      @hastingsdirect7300 4 года назад

      @@trillrifaxegrindor4411 nearly all muscle cars were slow in the 80s

  • @coryfowler804
    @coryfowler804 4 года назад +3

    thanks for another great show 3rd gens are making a comeback people are buying them i have a 92 rs 25th anniversary with 90 thousand miles you have a good looking car

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  4 года назад +1

      That's awesome Cory! You should definitely hang onto that one!

    • @MClark-bv9tn
      @MClark-bv9tn 4 года назад

      @@HotRodHoarder had one of them bought for spare parts but really the motor. A kid owned it and I could have restored it but. he had a propane injection on it which I've never seen before, had a 89 iroc too just the body but it was clean and straight. Ended up selling the iroc after snagging some pcs then sold the engine from the 92 to a friend dirt cheap. The only thing I can't stand is why oh why didn't Gm put a larger speedometer in them! 85 mph isn't working!

  • @brenyz5013
    @brenyz5013 4 года назад +1

    And tell people not to kid them selves gen 3 Z28s handle very well and back in the day one of the best in the world !!!

  • @joejernigan4015
    @joejernigan4015 3 года назад +2

    Reminds me of my childhood 👍I thought those cars were awesome when I was a kid

  • @superchile9640
    @superchile9640 4 года назад +1

    A cheap way to get the power windows to move up and down is to simply swap the motors and assemblies with 4th gens. Passenger and driver side will have to be swapped and everything works. Same bolt/rivet holes and wiring connections. I changed out mine for about $85. It is faster as the two other count is different.

  • @darrenporsch
    @darrenporsch 4 года назад +1

    I always love the way they looked. Yhe Firebirds look nicer than the Camaro bc of the pop-up headlights make it cleaner. the reason why they get looked down upon by car buys this cuz too many of them came with the crappy 305's and you couldn't get a 350 with a manual transmission and you couldn't get the 350 until after 87

    • @darrenporsch
      @darrenporsch 4 года назад

      @CC Ryderthe bore size on a 305 is too small and it's Stroud's the valves, limiting power. if they came with 350s everything would have been better and a 5-speed available. Yes you can make it spin but it's still not as good an engine as a 350. plus a lot of the 305 only came with throttle body injected and not the TPI. I love 3rd gen formulas growing up still do I still would love to get my hands on a GTA or formula 350

  • @kotogray8335
    @kotogray8335 2 года назад +1

    Old Chevys never die...
    They just get LS swapped

  • @kamranetemad4968
    @kamranetemad4968 4 года назад +1

    beautiful car 5.0 HO were the hotest eng you could get in 84 z28.

  • @johndrummond88
    @johndrummond88 4 года назад +1

    GEN III w/ T Tops are a hot commodity. Hang on to her and get the period correct wheels and tires.
    Good looking car and Best to you!!!

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  4 года назад

      It's definitely time for a tire/wheel swap. The tires on these GTA wheels are at least 20 years old and they're pretty sketchy. And the wheels, of course, were not a permanent solution.

  • @jeffjackson9679
    @jeffjackson9679 4 года назад +2

    I'd drop the Trans AM (or is it Fiero GT) rims on this car...just looks out of place IMO.

    • @erod017
      @erod017 4 года назад +1

      Trans am. They look good but would look better if the WS6 caps were replaces with Camaro and if the wheels were black instead of gold

    • @trillrifaxegrindor4411
      @trillrifaxegrindor4411 4 года назад

      they are fine,would look better in black though.ive got a set for my gta

    • @trillrifaxegrindor4411
      @trillrifaxegrindor4411 4 года назад

      really,they do look perfect

  • @laiky71
    @laiky71 4 года назад +1

    In 1984 Car and Driver voted this the best handling American car. it was barely edged out by the Porsche 944 which was their pick for the best handling import car. These things did battle in their day. While they aren't fast by today's standards, there were the beginning of the return of performance cars after the 70's.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  4 года назад

      These cars were definitely a transition for GM.

  • @BUGBYTE_
    @BUGBYTE_ 3 года назад +1

    The main reason this car gets looks is because it looks good. I have experience with this I have a '92 RS when I got it it was three different colors and pretty sad shape. The only looks it got were of disgust. Since I've cleaned it up and had it painted I get people offering to buy this car all the time.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  3 года назад +1

      True. A ratty-looking third gen still gets some hate. Glad you got yours cleaned up and looking good!

  • @anthonyr829
    @anthonyr829 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful car and nice find!
    Just not feeling the GTA wheels. They seem out of place. If you can throw some IROC wheels on there.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  4 года назад +1

      Yeah, the GTA's aren't a permanent solution, but they physically fit the car nicely, so I went for it. IROC wheels are definitely the answer and some Trans Am dude will be glad to buy these GTA wheels.

  • @johnhalchishick7094
    @johnhalchishick7094 4 года назад +1

    The looks of the car is great it was the pollution control systems is what folks don't like.350 choked down to 185 HP is a shame.With all the things that can be done to change that.These cars are making a big come back.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  4 года назад +1

      Yeah, it's definitely not a hot rod, but there is a lot of potential there.

  • @DJ80s
    @DJ80s 4 года назад +1

    I daily drived a third gen 1991 Firebird Trans Am for 19 years up until last November. I still have it. It has 256k+ miles.
    I agree 100% with this video, and especially the part about the attention it gets. That car got so much attention that it wasn't even funny. I'd go to target and park, and kids would get out of their parents vehicle in the parking lot then point at it and say "Dad look at that cool car!"
    I'd go through the drive through and guys in their teens - early 20s working the drive through would make positive comments & ask me about the Trans Am. At different times, 3 strangers asked me on the spot if I'd sell it. 1 guy went so far as to track me down while I was at work. I declined because I never considered getting rid of it.
    I think all that stuff about 3rd gens being a mullet mobile is a internet myth & joke. But 3rd gen owners get the last laugh because the public loves these cars and they are very reliably fun cars.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  4 года назад +1

      That's awesome! I've really enjoyed driving this thing so far. I do have plans to change a couple things, but nothing drastic.

    • @wigletron2846
      @wigletron2846 4 года назад

      I grew up in the 90s and my friend's dad had a maroon firebird and he also had a mullet lol. But that was a sweet car

  • @snowflaketorch
    @snowflaketorch 3 года назад +1

    I'm the second owner of a 89 GTA I bought back in 93. Still own it. Still drive it. Love it!!

  • @juantorres-mo7if
    @juantorres-mo7if 4 года назад +1

    I have a 89 RS 305 🏎 my dad use to have one but sold it so I found one and bought it right away!

  • @jimbogymbo6710
    @jimbogymbo6710 3 года назад +1

    My dad had a 84 5.0 litre HO brings back great memories really enjoyed video.

  • @joshuaogden8446
    @joshuaogden8446 2 года назад +1

    This is a nice clean driver car. It's the falling apart, 5 color ones that get the hate.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  2 года назад

      Exactly right. And I'm kicking myself for selling this car. It'll be hard to find another this clean without spending a bunch of money.

  • @terrygugel3803
    @terrygugel3803 3 года назад +1

    I've got a 88 Iroc, and you're right it turns heads!! Enjoy it

  • @mickeywilson938
    @mickeywilson938 3 года назад +1

    you've made that into a good looking car brother

  • @locotrucker46
    @locotrucker46 3 года назад +1

    I'm slowly restoring a 1986 camaro z28 and I love driving it so much. I had to fix a lot of things on it just to get it driveable but it's a labor of love. These cars are so beautiful and sexy.

  • @jivan1348
    @jivan1348 4 года назад +2

    I just turned 18 and I have a 84 z28 as well it’s my dream car I love them but mine needs some work

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  4 года назад +1

      That's awesome! Take care of it and enjoy it!

    • @locotrucker46
      @locotrucker46 3 года назад +1

      They all need a good bit of work but if you really love these cars it's worth the investment.

  • @thomasjones4932
    @thomasjones4932 3 года назад +1

    I have first hand knowledge of these cars back in the day. They were 500 pounds lighter than the second gens They handled extremely well for that time. Now they make great project cars.

  • @markthomas2436
    @markthomas2436 10 дней назад

    You did a great job! I always repaint them. So worth doing. Nothing can help a car's appearance more than new paint.

  • @philgrimsey3637
    @philgrimsey3637 4 года назад +4

    What an epic daily. I'd love one :)

  • @emonicky412
    @emonicky412 3 года назад +1

    honestly thats just beauty at it’s best!

  • @ericoswood1856
    @ericoswood1856 4 года назад +1

    I have a ‘85 IROC that’s been in the family since new. It’s a great driving car with under 39k miles so it will likely outlast me.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  4 года назад

      Wow, that's awesome Eric! It's tough to find a low-mileage car from this generation.

  • @bonesy3903
    @bonesy3903 4 года назад +2

    Finally someone who knows bad rims on a car when they see em! Good job on taking the corvette rims off the new ones looked much better.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  4 года назад

      I didn't intend on the GTA wheels being a permanent solution, but definitely helped the car's appearance.

  • @floodythesweatswitch4899
    @floodythesweatswitch4899 4 года назад +1

    Those gta wheels take 245 /50 /16 tires , maybe that's why the car was sitting high with those tires . The newer front bumper would look better too , and if the steering isn't tracking steady u can always adjust the worm gear on the steering box .

  • @davebarron5939
    @davebarron5939 4 года назад +1

    This is a beauty, love these cars, ignorant people make jokes, but the massive suspension / weight difference compared to the 1st and 2nd gens is night and day. These cars weigh nearly 500 lbs LESS than the prior gens, and they have virtually modern suspension, accepting upgrades easily and readily. There are really only two problems, some squeeks, and lack of HP! Enjoy.

  • @dennysvelez3482
    @dennysvelez3482 4 года назад +7

    I might be interested whenever you’re ready to sell it

  • @irocitZ
    @irocitZ 2 месяца назад

    Your car looks nice with those wheels, what's crazy is I think the GTA wheels look better than even Iroc wheels would. I just put the same ones my 84 Z except mine are black like the car. Besides looking good, I think the ride is a little better as well. I know what you mean regarding the attention these cars can get, everytime I take my car out I wind up chatting with someone about it or just a compliment. I think things are beginning to shift a little towards the positive side especially now that these cars are 40 years old, I gotta say they're definitely starting to get the respect third gens deserve.

  • @darrylmonroe802
    @darrylmonroe802 2 месяца назад

    I just purchased an 82 Z28, low miles. The car was in the same family all this time, factory four speed, not T-Tops, and it runs great. I have some plans to do an engine swap in the future

  • @byrdsdoityourselfgarage7330
    @byrdsdoityourselfgarage7330 4 месяца назад

    Man I love those GTA wheels. Mines got IROCs on it, but honestly I will probably build another one, just so I can put GTAs on it lol

  • @jimmyboy131
    @jimmyboy131 3 года назад +1

    I remember the wars between the TPI IROCs and 5.0 Mustangs. But I always thought the Z-28 HO was the sleeper and had potential. These days I've been thinking about them again and was considering finding one and putting a hopped up 307 in it. It's still a 5 liter! But has more potential, I think.

  • @jetfixer8198
    @jetfixer8198 6 месяцев назад

    Got my 85 Berlinetta that has 293,000 miles on it. It has the original engine and transmission. It was my first new car and I'm the original owner,. I suspect that I'll be buried in it, and "yes" it is a head turner when I drive it.

  • @dennisbrill6087
    @dennisbrill6087 4 месяца назад

    I love your car. You’ve got a good deal like you just it’s beautiful. I got a 85 rock and 86. It was black with red tram and I had an accident so that car was DC get in and out of. I love that car but it was in a flood and it was in a tornado so it wasn’t worse so I had to get a different car so I got another car and I don’t know one more flooded so I’m trying to get out now like that. I love that car, keep your work up. I love you video.

  • @Christ-1
    @Christ-1 7 месяцев назад

    One thing that stands out to me about my third gen is how smooth and stable the ride feels. Its heavy with wide tires so it makes sense. I don't get the same feeling in my "modern" 2010 hyundai, which has steering wheel shake at 60mph+ and gets tossed about by the street surface unless strong arming it. Also, the arm/elbow space can't be beat. Never sell your made in America toys.

  • @rockybalboa2526
    @rockybalboa2526 3 года назад

    Hey, i know its been a few months since this video was made, but i just found it now and watched it. Its a good video and nice car. BUT I HAD SPEAK FOR THE CAMARO WHEN I SAY, PLEASE!!!! PAINT THE INSIDE OF THOSE PONTIAC GTA RIMS, EITHER SILVER OR BLACK TO MATCH THE REST OF THE CAMARO!!! : /

  • @joeross2914
    @joeross2914 4 года назад

    Grew-up/Owned/Sold many of these F-Bodies in their day in Bronx, L.Island, NY.. .Always liked that Gun-Metal Blue shade on these 82-84s .. They had their Pros & Cons but a fun car ..Best of Memories with Friends... Nice Car btw, GTA wheels are always a Nice touch on these F-Bodies...😎👍👍

  • @hortman5
    @hortman5 4 года назад +1

    Great narration, you sure did clean it up nice. Thanks for the video.

  • @marklatting5691
    @marklatting5691 3 года назад

    Would like to have it, had an 83 with tpi carb, I grew up in the 80's, tean yrs,82 Trans am with a built 350 not the 5.0it came with, 81 I think or 80 very rare turbo v6 factory, with I wish I new it was rare then wrecked it,2x, 89 mustang gt red 5 speed, 01 Trans am ws6, o what a feeling. 😄

  • @gt4th
    @gt4th 2 года назад

    Not sure who these "real" car guys are that you speak of that think poorly of these cars but I can tell you they aren't. They are good looking, and fun to drive. Even today. Back in the 80's they were top of the American car heap. Even with that 305 they are really fun. Even more so with the 5 speed. The 87 IROC with a tpi 350 brings back some fun memories and dang do they run. Oh and yes that car is worth putting money into. Paint etc. They are still low priced and fairly common still in the south but there are plenty of people in the northern states who would love it. Most of them are gone from the salt. 80's cars are ripe for restoration. The guys that had them in high school are coming of age now. Like me class of '90 and just starting to be able to afford a good classic as kids mature.

  • @greytheneko5351
    @greytheneko5351 Год назад

    I've been looking around to possibly buy one of these cars for myself, since I'm my area you can find a good condition one for about $1000
    watching this I feel less anxious about owning one, knowing that maintenance will be easy-

  • @fmoore003
    @fmoore003 3 года назад

    I have your cars twin , owned it sense 86 , I’m 2nd owner .
    Working on putting mine back on the road , been sitting sense 91 when it had 100k and spun a rod bearing , crank went D shaped .
    If you start having fuel issues , the 5.0HO has an electric pump in the tank as well as a mechanical pump on the engine.
    I was a GM tech at a Chevy dealership when I bought mine . And around 75k miles started having vapor lock issues in traffic. Pump isn’t shown in service manual, an engineer told me about it.
    I have the factory glass hugging louvres on mine , and my mother said it made the interior so dark , that she felt like darth Vader’s mother when she drove it . She had a 59 Caddy and told all the kids that said it looks like the bat mobile, that she was Batman’s mother ,
    Anyway cool car , and I can’t wait to get mine back on the road

  • @bkehlin
    @bkehlin 4 года назад +1

    I had an '88 RS, 305 auto. I miss it.

  • @ethantym8748
    @ethantym8748 4 года назад +1

    Ya i just bought an 83 z28 and the same thing idky i got the rallys but i bought z28 rims the next day😂

  • @nope.c
    @nope.c Год назад

    Beautiful car. 🍺
    You should have invested in a proper set of lowering springs (and maybe new shocks), IMO

  • @wewayouthere
    @wewayouthere 2 года назад

    Dude I had a 1984 z28 and I miss it so much. If I ever come into one and have the money I would buy it immediately. I wish I never sold it back in 2005.

  • @nobreaks3305
    @nobreaks3305 Год назад

    This is my 87’ z28’s twin lol. But mine’s like red’d out interiour and exterior. Ill just keep paint stock and wrap it if it comes down to it tho. But interior i have to keep the same.

  • @craigmonteforte1478
    @craigmonteforte1478 Год назад

    you beer check that caaroSubfrae where the Steering box mounts they are focus for Cracking tht structure right in front f the Nox and the whole front end wanders onyou they he Steel Plate that bolts on an stiffenup the area GMKnows that’s a weak area and nor did anything about it god call on the Rally Rim i put the Fatry Z28 5 spokes on my 84 i thought they were the best ok on that body style those tranny Sreens needed cleaning often and fluid replaced or the transitions will givive you problems this gnration isn’t that terrible ImO they are one of the last aerican Cars the average iY guy can stllWrench on and Understand with basic traditional Tools and Knowledge and you can get parts for at the basic local Parts stores

  • @areject17
    @areject17 2 года назад

    I’ve got the chance to buy a 83 ho from the original owner with 59k miles. Looks almost the same but it’s black and silver it’s also a repaint. Almost in the same condition just needs love here and there. But he’s bouncing back and forth between selling it. I hope he will I think it would be a really cool car to have. It’s a z28 ho they only made 3223 in that style that year

  • @coryholbrook4643
    @coryholbrook4643 4 года назад

    Only certain kinds of car guys ignore or scorn the third gen f-bodies. They usually fall into a few camps, the younger guys that only look at new stuff because it’s fast, fanboys (most notably Ford and Mopar fanboys), and then the old guys that think nothing worth building or restoring was built after 1972... the kind of guys that are the reason why none of us can afford those cars. The real car guys that just like cars and enjoy how other ppl hot rod them, like these cars.

  • @rollotomassi8251
    @rollotomassi8251 2 года назад

    sweet car ! I also have a 1984 same color.
    Question
    I noticed The rear little lip on The trunk is not inline With The body on The right side- just like mine. Why is that..?
    Greetings from Sweden!!

  • @carlosnegrete1692
    @carlosnegrete1692 Год назад

    Why do these have bad reviews someone explain. I an close of buying a v6 clean Camaro 87. Now I’m concerned

  • @sniperpro1992
    @sniperpro1992 3 года назад +1

    currently 17 and just bought one, and I was never a fan of this car until I started to really look into them, I've always loved camaros but more of the early generations, but I've gotta say it is growing on me more and more as I drive it and work on it and look at it haha

  • @Tibiansgarage
    @Tibiansgarage 2 года назад

    I hate to see these punk teens taking a good classic and dropping it to the ground, putting overpriced rims on it, and busting up the motor with fancy performance parts. I really like the justice you've done to this beauty.

  • @miguelswesternworld7312
    @miguelswesternworld7312 3 года назад

    I just picked one up with original 84k miles. These cars are fun!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jacklast2460
    @jacklast2460 4 года назад +1

    Badass

  • @tommywilliams9184
    @tommywilliams9184 4 года назад +2

    I love those z28s

  • @justsomeguywithanfc1324
    @justsomeguywithanfc1324 3 года назад

    I have a 1984 Camaro project in my yard it was hauled out of the bushes with a tree growing through it. No Ac parts in it😞

  • @kenswitzer4133
    @kenswitzer4133 4 года назад +1

    I’m old school. 70 years old. I still love the muscle car era but realize the newer models are better in most ways. I have an all original 1967 on a rotisserie now and upgrading, suspension, brakes, original 327 cid engine to full roller and transmission to 2004R. It has an air conditioner from the North Pole. I like the better ride, handling and reliability of the newer cars. I mentioned the muscle car era, we must be in the super car era now👍. My wife loves fast and fun cars. She just traded her 2013 SS Camaro convertible for a beautiful 4WD Silverado. My daughters owned Camaros from 1968 to 1999 and loved them. I am sort of a Camaro nut considering I was 17 years old when the 67’s came out. I do not dislike any of them. You Sir, have a beautiful, pampered drive there. You are doing great things the sensible way. I am anxious to see the end result. 👍🇺🇸🤙🖕🏻. Have you ever ridden in a 1958 Oldsmobile 98 with air ride? As for comfort on the open road, you just can’t beat. Thanks for this video.✌️

    • @MClark-bv9tn
      @MClark-bv9tn 4 года назад

      @Ken switzer my first car was a 1950 Buick Super dynaflow and it was a creampuff of a ride and solid as they came, the straight eight ran so smooth wish I still had it. I was 16 and didn't really know what I had, big mistake selling it, live and learn.

  • @turboeddude4849
    @turboeddude4849 3 года назад

    I would love to buy an iroc, but I’m afraid the car is going to be too big, as well as to encapsulating. Like I want to feel like I’m outside kinda and the Trans ams, Camaro’s, and sn95 and up Mustangs all look like they have high door sills and dashes/hoods. I’m looking at Fox Body’s because of this cuz I know they do make you feel outside, but whats your take on this?

  • @bigd9848
    @bigd9848 4 года назад +1

    My first car was a 1985 IROCZ ✊🇺🇸I was 16 that was 30 years ago and I loved it. I bought it myself and learned the value of a dollar at 12 working in my uncles pizza place. I have a 2018 Camaro SS now and love that.Good job on your build and it looks great 👍🏻

  • @RevnRev
    @RevnRev 7 месяцев назад

    Those look more like a firebird wheel. The rallies are not a good fit, but neither of those Firebird wheels other than that nice job.

  • @garrickmcgowan9022
    @garrickmcgowan9022 2 года назад

    Awesome work done to an awesome car my first car was an 83 Z28 drove it to my senior prom. It was smoke grey. Miss that car

  • @erscustoms911
    @erscustoms911 2 года назад

    Hey hrh I just found your channel through sleeperdude,
    Do you still have this third gen and are you still willing to sell it soon?
    I want a clean one again

  • @elijahaaron2186
    @elijahaaron2186 4 года назад +2

    I had the same thought but got a fiero gt

  • @merrellbean7238
    @merrellbean7238 3 года назад

    Well you went that far with the Camaro I had quite a few of them when I was growing up but a nice blue or purple underglow on that thank you your daughter would love that just something to think about that error of car

  • @marktheshark9118
    @marktheshark9118 2 года назад

    I’m hopeful buying one of these Saturday for 4500 is that a fair price??

  • @marvinpues
    @marvinpues 3 года назад

    Thanks for this. I have a project car coming, the exact same 84 Z28 and I am excited.

  • @rueben44
    @rueben44 Год назад

    You've done a great job with the car and to be honest you don't really need to do anything else. The only time you should be irrational with a cars is if you really enjoy it and feel passionate about it. Maybe this isn't the car.