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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 09:28 AM
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After 10 years with my car I’m sad to say I may have totaled it. I was on the parkway after it rained and i guess there was a slick spot and the car was all over the place like if I was on ice. it finally finished head on with the wall. this after for the first time in 10 years it was running the way it should. It was looking like that 11 second pass was within reach and then this bs happens. I'd post pics but it hurts just looking at the car.

The front is smashed up, the chassis on the passenger side is a little bent, windshield is cracked, dash is done since both airbags came out and the center console popped up but not sure if it damaged or just came up from the impact. On the bright side the radiator is not cracked and the car still runs.

I don’t know if I should fix it, buy a roller and swap parts or part it out. I’m sure some of you guys have been through this before. Any suggestions?
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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Sorry to hear that ur ok I hope . We had heavy rain and a hail storm in the bx yesterday it was crazy . Stay in the game buy a roller .
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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sorry about the wreck man.if you decide to fix it and need some front end metal or a dash let me know
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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This thread is useless without pics.. Sucks man.. I would buy a roller and swap parts
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 10:05 AM
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Sorry to hear i know how you feel ive been there. Go for a roller. If you fix the car it will never be the same.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 10:48 AM
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thanks guys. i'm going to have to save up i dont have the room to store two cars and swap everything out. anyone ever do this and have some tips?
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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Collect insurance save as much $ as you can and buy a C5 ZO6
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 11:31 AM
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Collect insurance save as much $ as you can and buy a C5 ZO6
don't have full coverage on the car and my car is faster than a c5 z06. not only would i have to spend a big chunk to get the z06 i'd then have to spend even more modding it to be as fast as my old car.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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Roller it is
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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I hope you're alright? I have a roller but it's probably too far for you to travel. I'm open to offers if you're interested. https://ls1tech.com/forums/eastern-c...am-roller.html
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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I hope you're alright? I have a roller but it's probably too far for you to travel. I'm open to offers if you're interested. https://ls1tech.com/forums/eastern-c...am-roller.html
yeah thank god im ok. thats a good deal only wish it was a camaro. anybody else with some lt1 camaro rollers or a complete one for a fair price let me know.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 01:14 PM
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check craigslist there are tons of lt1's with blown motors or leaking fluids that go for cheap. Ive seen some under 4 figures.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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So sorry to hear it.
I too agree that you should buy a shell and rebuild.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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Sorry to hear that. If you can I would definitely swap everything into a new car, but don't put the cart before the horse, let insurance look at it first.

If you do end up going for a roller a guy put one up for sale cheap on NEFBA:

http://www.northeastf-bodyassn.com/s...ead.php?t=3127
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 06:39 PM
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thanks man. i just sent him an email.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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Chris,

Sorry to hear about your car. Good luck finding a replacement.

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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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Chris,

Sorry to hear about your car. Good luck finding a replacement.

Brad
thanks brad. if you see any camaro lt1s around your neighborhood for sale give me a shout.
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 01:39 PM
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still looking for an LT1 if anybody has one.
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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Can you swap an LT1 into an LS1 car? That would be nice way of keeping your parts and getting a different look.
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by KnightmareCS
Can you swap an LT1 into an LS1 car? That would be nice way of keeping your parts and getting a different look.
You can do it but it's tricky. A guy on NEFBA has a 396 LT1 in a '98 Firebird, but he did the LS1 computer/coil pack conversion from EFI connections. Personally I think the LT1 SS is the best looking 4th gen Camaro though.
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