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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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this is my 1983 camaro i picked up.it is a fully loaded 1983 z28 .305 ho 5 speed car all options for 1983.it has a fresh paintjob and lots of extra parts the body was perfect with zero rust,no body damage.these are the pics from when i brought it home.
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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these are right after my dad wet sanded and buffed the whole car,were thinkin of a cowl hood to clear the intake/carb.cant decide on a 6.0 or 5.3.also whether a 700 r4 or th350.i have both trans.what you guys think?
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heres some of the inside and cage.we have redone all the interior ,pics of that stuff to come.
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Im being biased here but go 6.0 if you can lol.I love mine in my 3rdgen.For ease of install the 700r4 will be the better option since you will re-use the stock driveshaft and torque arm will all bolt back in place.Your car should be nice when its done.Good luck with the build.
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