'69 X77 302DZ Camaro Barn Find

[Allen]

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LOL; this is what I'm talking about:

EBay Link

Don't use "Barn Find", and instead it's barnyard find... Total mess.

Though, I should edit my original statement regarding the difference between barn find and barnyard find to include "clean it up to a respectable and patina'ed level" in addition to enjoyable mechanical refreshment.

You can't polish a turd.

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It's no wonder I can't find or afford any more parts cars if they look that rough yet bring that kind of money.

[Malitude]

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LOL; this is what I'm talking about:

EBay Link

Don't use "Barn Find", and instead it's barnyard find... Total mess.

Though, I should edit my original statement regarding the difference between barn find and barnyard find to include "clean it up to a respectable and patina'ed level" in addition to enjoyable mechanical refreshment.

You can't polish a turd.

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That car you provided the link to, if you consider that a "barn find" then this DZ car I have is a "Gem". My car could be driveable, but I wouldn't even think about it until I check everything over due to the rareness of this find. To just fire it up and try to drive it, in my books would be irresponsible to what the car actually is. So with reference to your "being driven hard and put away wet", this is not the case. I do appreciate your input though. It's funny, I always wanted a '60s Camaro. I never thought that my very first Camaro would be a DZ car. I should go buy a lottery ticket.

If it ain't a turd to begin with, polishing it will be a breeze.

[Steve Shauger]

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LOL; this is what I'm talking about:

EBay Link

Don't use "Barn Find", and instead it's barnyard find... Total mess.

Though, I should edit my original statement regarding the difference between barn find and barnyard find to include "clean it up to a respectable and patina'ed level" in addition to enjoyable mechanical refreshment.

You can't polish a turd.

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That car you provided the link to, if you consider that a "barn find" then this DZ car I have is a "Gem". My car could be driveable, but I wouldn't even think about it until I check everything over due to the rareness of this find. To just fire it up and try to drive it, in my books would be irresponsible to what the car actually is. So with reference to your "being driven hard and put away wet", this is not the case. I do appreciate your input though. It's funny, I always wanted a '60s Camaro. I never thought that my very first Camaro would be a DZ car. I should go buy a lottery ticket.

If it ain't a turd to begin with, polishing it will be a breeze.

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Malitude your car is a real Gem. You make the final decision and know what your capabilities are. Good luck with the car and just ignore the negative comments from those that have not even seen the car. To me the enjoyment is bringing them back to life.

[camarojoe]

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Malitude your car is a real Gem. You make the final decision and know what your capabilities are. Good luck with the car and just ignore the negative comments from those that have not even seen the car. To me the enjoyment is bringing them back to life.

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Amen Steve, and for what it's worth, I've seen cars far worse than that frost green car brought back to life too...Around here that car would be considered a pretty nice find. Some people just like to make negative comments about the good luck/finds of others I guess...

[69 Post Sedan]

[/ QUOTE ]I don't know if this has any connection but this quote reminded me of this girl my buddies referred to as Barnyard Betty.......she was not a good barn find.

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[Malitude]

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"Barn Find" is probably the most inaccurately-used term going these days. Maybe the term should be "barnyard find" (aka: Steamy gold) for cars that have no chance of a quick and low-effort resurrection.

My definition of "barn find" is when you pull back the cover, change the fluids, brake calipers, water pump/radiator, and are motoring in a few weekends... ...instead of dragging some derelict mess home. Granted, it is what it is, but hype cools off, and then what are you left with?

In the current market, at anything north of $15K, you're going to be upside-down in grand fashion. Any car of this ilk (99K miles and stored poorly) means that it was ridden hard and put away wet when it either became too ugly to drive, or broke something, meaning that you'll have to go through EVERYTHING and have a $50K car in today's market.

A restoration done yourself you'd be upside-down on just on your money, and not including your time. A restoration you pay for-- Forget it. A 'nice' paint job is $10K these days. And that's just paint. Not to mention that you wouldn't be driving that thing until 2011 at the soonest....

Sounds like a recipe for disaster...

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Thanks for the clarification on this. BUT, this car is a "Barn Find" and with a little TLC, could be on the road in a couple months. AS far as the retoration goes, I'm a pretty resourceful guy with lots of resourcefull friends. Materials would be my only financial cost (not much needed either), labour would be crafted with love from a group of guys with a passion for American Muscle. (If this is what I do with this car). The only drawback would be time to do it. I'm not in a hurry and have no intentions of cutting corners. But it could also be an investment opportunity as well. Who knows, I just might flip it. Haven't decided yet.

[SSJunkie68-69]

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The only drawback would be time to do it. I'm not in a hurry and have no intentions of cutting corners. But it could also be an investment opportunity as well. Who knows, I just might flip it. Haven't decided yet.

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Well, now we know.......

Now that you have placed this for sale, what is the amount you are looking for? "Best offer" does not work here.

[Shankin]

I hate to see it up for sale myself. I was looking forward to seeing this car put back to its former glory.

[Mike]

I would have the motor checked out....drop it back in, clean it up and drive it. Should get alot of attention at local shows.

Mike

[70Z28RS5151]

Seller is asking 60k.


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