Re: New to Stock - Buying an 85 Camaro G/H/I??
 

Originally Posted by rod butcher http://classracer.com/classforum/ima...s/viewpost.gif
Allen is correct in his pricing. I think if I was offered $25000. for my motor I would pass.

Rod Butcher




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Mine too...


Mike A114
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Re: New to Stock - Buying an 85 Camaro G/H/I??
 

I would have to agree that the car is well worth the money even without a engine. If I had a need for it I would not hesitate to jump in knowing what it takes to get one rolling. ;)

Re: New to Stock - Buying an 85 Camaro G/H/I??
 

I wasn't busting up on you either! What I was saying was he wanted to know how much to make what he has competitive, my thoughts on competitive are apparently different than some others up here saying he needs a 20k motor. I know you were just pricing what they were talking about. I still believe the car can be pretty good for another 5 or 6 grand so it's a great but at 9k. As you said, I know what it cost to build good roller and 9k won't come close.

Re: New to Stock - Buying an 85 Camaro G/H/I??
 

Allen and Cooter, it wasn't yall. Most of yall were actually offering advise but, He knows who he is and I won't call him out. Yes you are all correct it would need a 20k motor to run with Butcher and I am still not sure it would help. I have a lot of respect for the work they have done and they have found something. But unless you get a headsup run it is still a bracket race. Play the ladder, change classes, etc. That stuff and the real guys at the track you get to hang with is what makes it fun. I hope Dustin buys it but in the end I don't have to sale it. I was hoping to make someone a good deal so it didn't sit around as we have plenty of cars to work on and have more stockers already.

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One more and I am done I promise. Anybody that doesn't think the wrong ring combo or pistons won't keep a stocker from running very well is a complete jack**s. OH and btw....Thanks Mark for the good words.

Re: New to Stock - Buying an 85 Camaro G/H/I??
 

Dustin423k,

I have to agree with Greg, Mark ,Johnny, Allen & the rest of the real racers
on this car being a very good deal ... As Mark said Jamie & his family
are stand-up racers and you won't find better people to deal with .. Jamie was up front and told you what's wrong with the engine ? It's not like he is asking 15-16K for this car ? It's well worth $9,500 just in good pieces , so I agree buy it go have fun... You could just have it honed & new rings and it would run 4-5 under or spend more if you have it ?
Get in you well love Racing Stock, don't listen to all the BS ... Enjoy It...

Re: New to Stock - Buying an 85 Camaro G/H/I??
 

It's a fair price for a good car that with some work can be competitive.

Re: New to Stock - Buying an 85 Camaro G/H/I??
 

My name is Bob Fowkes I bought Drew Whalens 1985 camaro two and half years ago and have had a blast. Its not fast but i am working on it. My advise buy the car. Bob

Re: New to Stock - Buying an 85 Camaro G/H/I??
 

Glad to hear you like it Bob!

Like others have said, for the money it isn't a bad buy at all. The 3rd gen F bodies are a good place to start in stock.

Re: New to Stock - Buying an 85 Camaro G/H/I??
 

Buy it and come join in the fun!