What is a better buy 67 camaro 72 chevelle?
05-02-2016, 10:33 PM
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If it's a 350, go with the Chevelle. The only changes I'd make to that car would be to add an original 4bbl carb and dual exhaust, i.e. the performance pack. Then I'd restore it as original as possible. I say that because those are really cool cars and the 350 is coveted as a performance engine. The 307 isn't. Reselling an original stock 2dr Chevelle with a 350 or bigger engine is as easy as falling off a log.
Originally, I would have gone with the Camero as it's a first year for that car and they are easy to sell, but if it's a choice between someone else's build, VS a stock machine, I'd go for the stock machine.
BTW, if the Chevelle is a 307, then forget it and go with the Camero.
Originally, I would have gone with the Camero as it's a first year for that car and they are easy to sell, but if it's a choice between someone else's build, VS a stock machine, I'd go for the stock machine.
BTW, if the Chevelle is a 307, then forget it and go with the Camero.
05-04-2016, 07:30 AM
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OK guy just came tonight. He corrected me on the year he says it's a 71. He'll be updating all the paperwork tomorrow morning.
But once the car is in my hands I'll be posting a picture if anyone is interested. I'm still not sure what to do with it.
But once the car is in my hands I'll be posting a picture if anyone is interested. I'm still not sure what to do with it.
05-04-2016, 07:54 AM
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I live in western NY, where road salt is used all winter. Therefore, to me, the MOST IMPORTANT criteria would be the condition of the body and undercarriage.
Today, you can find pretty much ANY part for a Camaro of any age, as well as 70s Chevelles. So replacing parts that are simply worn out, is easy and relatively inexpensive. Repairing rust damage can run $$$.
Just my $0.02 worth.
Today, you can find pretty much ANY part for a Camaro of any age, as well as 70s Chevelles. So replacing parts that are simply worn out, is easy and relatively inexpensive. Repairing rust damage can run $$$.
Just my $0.02 worth.
05-08-2016, 11:30 AM
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Some of the best finds out there are cars with 307's or even six cylinders - saved them from a life of abuse. Get the one with the least rust.
05-18-2016, 07:11 PM
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I've owned a few of both Camaros and Chevelles, still have a '69 Camaro and '70 Chevelle.
The 71-72 Chevelles aren't that desirable. Once you dump $30K into them, they really seem to stop adding value. The '67 Camaro, however, is a first year Camaro and does very well on resale market. It only comes in second to the '69 in popularity. I'd go with the Camaro, between those two choices. Only Chevelles really worth buying are 66-70, with 67 and 70 being the most desirable years. For Camaros, 67-69, with 68's being slightly less desirable.
The 71-72 Chevelles aren't that desirable. Once you dump $30K into them, they really seem to stop adding value. The '67 Camaro, however, is a first year Camaro and does very well on resale market. It only comes in second to the '69 in popularity. I'd go with the Camaro, between those two choices. Only Chevelles really worth buying are 66-70, with 67 and 70 being the most desirable years. For Camaros, 67-69, with 68's being slightly less desirable.