Pics of my 81
03-04-2007, 07:34 PM
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Pics of my 81 I was bored tonight. Tell me what you think:
Yeah, I know some of em are dark - besides that, what do you guys think? If you wanna see more pics, lemme know (these are the pics that don't show the bad - such as: cracking L88 hood scoop, little rust on each quarter panel, and some paint bubbling on the rear bumper)
Yeah, I know some of em are dark - besides that, what do you guys think? If you wanna see more pics, lemme know (these are the pics that don't show the bad - such as: cracking L88 hood scoop, little rust on each quarter panel, and some paint bubbling on the rear bumper)
03-06-2007, 03:27 PM
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Again no love for 2nd Gen's. I feel for ya I have '79 with pretty much similar setup except the rear. I like my LS1 but I love my 2nd Gen. Hey it could be worse, you could have a 3rd Gen.
03-06-2007, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by xpndbl3
hey what no love for thirdgens
2nd gens are cool too. As for the '81 above, I think I'd pick a different wheel style. Bigger/wider wheels/tires would really give the car an attiude change. And the pics are really too dark to show off the car much.
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03-06-2007, 11:52 PM
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that is a very nice 81 you got there. much nicer than my 81 trans am, its being restored with a 427 aluminum headed BBC though. but im sure that is a good runner, ever get it dynoed? very clean for a late 2nd gen unrestored. they are getting harder to find and there is nothing wrong with a nice classic look with the craggers. that is nicer than 85% of the 81s on the road i see. ever run it at the track? that thing must be a topend screamer with those 2.56's what kinda top speed does that thing got?
03-07-2007, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
I love 3rd gens. Yours is badass BTW.
2nd gens are cool too. As for the '81 above, I think I'd pick a different wheel style. Bigger/wider wheels/tires would really give the car an attiude change. And the pics are really too dark to show off the car much.
2nd gens are cool too. As for the '81 above, I think I'd pick a different wheel style. Bigger/wider wheels/tires would really give the car an attiude change. And the pics are really too dark to show off the car much.
I want a set of 17" TT's. I've been (slowly) trying to find a second job (I'm Active Duty AF) so I can get new set of rims and tires, axles (30 spline), posi, gears (either 3.42 or 3.73s), have my tubes welded (I know it's a little excessive at the power level I'm at, but I figure, hey if I spend the money on it now, I won't have to worry about it for a while), and autometer gauges - hopefully all of that before July rolls around.
As for the wiring, I can't see it when I'm sitting in the car, so I don't really care about it for the time being...that and since I wanna do autometer gauges, I don't see the point in re-running all the wiring under the carpet (to hide it).
I just wanted some opinions, so thanks. And yes, it's an un-restored car (only having a new paint job, just over 8 years ago)
xpndbl3 - I take a quick glance down. When I get new gauges, I'm gonna incorporate a hidden shift light with em.
transamman400- 1/4 times (at 5kish feet) will be attached to my sig (no matter how bad they are) just as soon as I get em. Hoping to get it dyno'd.....just so I know. It has the gearing to run between 150-160, but I have no idea how fast I've had it (85mph speedo...which will hopefully be relieved of duty soon)
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03-10-2007, 07:50 AM
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Hell, I don't see why so many are being so critical of this ride. Seems to be better than average condition for its year and I get a feel of old school muscle when I see it. So to you, Nate81Camaro, congrats; looks like a good 2nd Gen to me.
03-11-2007, 03:45 PM
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03-12-2007, 03:04 PM
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Sweet!
Later 2nd gen camaros are definitely overlooked. They'll come around.
Wasn't '81 the first year GM cars became computer controlled...
I like the look of the blacked out grilles/ light bezels of the Z-28's. Have you considered painting yours flat black (or low gloss black)?
My first car was a '78 Camaro type LT. Had T-tops and the earlier style dash. It was a fun car. Except for the luggage rack. That was the first thing to go.
Later 2nd gen camaros are definitely overlooked. They'll come around.
Wasn't '81 the first year GM cars became computer controlled...
I like the look of the blacked out grilles/ light bezels of the Z-28's. Have you considered painting yours flat black (or low gloss black)?
My first car was a '78 Camaro type LT. Had T-tops and the earlier style dash. It was a fun car. Except for the luggage rack. That was the first thing to go.
03-13-2007, 12:02 AM
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Really appreciating the kudos!!! 
Club - it's just an L88 scoop on a stock hood. I haven't been able to find anyone that makes one with the L88 scoop on it that isn't a lift off.
Tuske - originally, I believe that my car was computer controlled. It should of had a TH350C (lockup convertor) in it, but it has a regular old TH350 tranny.
As far as blacking out the grille and light bezels; maybe when I get it painted a different color (wanna go a dark deep purple with black stripes) I'll do that, but I don't think it'd look good on a metallic gray car.
Club - it's just an L88 scoop on a stock hood. I haven't been able to find anyone that makes one with the L88 scoop on it that isn't a lift off.
Tuske - originally, I believe that my car was computer controlled. It should of had a TH350C (lockup convertor) in it, but it has a regular old TH350 tranny.
As far as blacking out the grille and light bezels; maybe when I get it painted a different color (wanna go a dark deep purple with black stripes) I'll do that, but I don't think it'd look good on a metallic gray car.
03-13-2007, 07:25 PM
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i love the second gen's! and the Z28 78-81 are BADASS i owned one many years ago.. when i got the license, big block all black... meanist thing i hafe ever comed across
03-14-2007, 09:28 AM
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I love all Camaros
except 74-77,
Here are some of mine,
Have fun with your 2nd gen,
I would suggest some paint and a motor so large that LS1's will tremble!
Something like SOMETHING LIKE THIS!! Click Here!
Actually anything from these guys would do: http://rehermorrison.com/
lol
www.nastyz28.com is a great site! for 2nd gens
except 74-77,
Here are some of mine,
Have fun with your 2nd gen,
I would suggest some paint and a motor so large that LS1's will tremble!
Something like SOMETHING LIKE THIS!! Click Here!
Actually anything from these guys would do: http://rehermorrison.com/
lol
www.nastyz28.com is a great site! for 2nd gens