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

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Chris1529

Then I would take a pass on it until the seller gets it running. It sounds to me like they buyer is trying to get into stock eliminator. Its too easy for someone to take all the "good stuff" out of or off a the car to sell especially when its not running. What about the brakes, line lock, fuel pump, rear end? It the buyer buys a pig in a poke, then that might discourage him from continuing as it is a challenge as it is.

I stand by my original statement. Buy the car after you see it make a pass so you know what you are getting. If you don't believe me, look at the I/SA chasing the dream thread in the build section.

I agree...if you're willing to spend the going rate for a fast car.
Jamie is asking 9 grand. A decent 305 that might survive a heads up run in G,H,I will be 20 grand anyway..Big difference

[HR9121]

20 grand for a 305?!?!? Damn I tell you what give 30 and I'll sell you my car! 350 can run H I J and K depending on what year you claim.

[rboyle]

Originally Posted by Chris1529

Then I would take a pass on it until the seller gets it running. It sounds to me like they buyer is trying to get into stock eliminator. Its too easy for someone to take all the "good stuff" out of or off a the car to sell especially when its not running. What about the brakes, line lock, fuel pump, rear end? It the buyer buys a pig in a poke, then that might discourage him from continuing as it is a challenge as it is.

I stand by my original statement. Buy the car after you see it make a pass so you know what you are getting. If you don't believe me, look at the I/SA chasing the dream thread in the build section.

As the owner of a once supposedly competitive car that was going to run .25-.30 under as it stood, and never ran under but that's a long story. The previous owner took me for sure. He made some restitution after some bickering. The car is still apart but going back together better than it ever was but the bottom line is...buy a running car that checks out unless you really know what you're getting into and have a good support team in place. I was fortunate that my friends and all have pitched in but I had very good connections and still got taken. Unless you're willing to take the time, money and time, and money and time to sort it out. Good luck either way.

[Allen Sherman]

Dustin if you decide on the car give me a call, with the parts he has in place we can definitely make you competitive for $10,000 or less, I ran 11.0's with one of these in the late 90's with WAY stiffer rules than we have now and not nearly as good of parts as there are available now. I suggested this car as a good buy for someone and I think at $9,000 it's a good deal. You can't put one of these cars together rolling chassis for under $15,000 with what he has for parts so I don't think you could go wrong buying this car...just my 2 cents...my number is (225) 717-1461 or my shop number is (713) 477-4430

Allen

[Rory McNeil]

The fact that the engine is out of the car with a piston removed likely will preclude the car for running well!