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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 12:52 AM
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Default Possibly new stable mate for the Vette.

Tomorrow I might have a new to me mate for the Vette.
It is a 1972 Camaro, 468 BBC with a M22 4 speed and 3.73 rear.. I do want it.
I just have to come up with a trailer to get it home, It is out of state...lol
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 12:56 AM
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Ca plates Mr Bill.Sounds like a road trip!Now go get it!
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 01:01 AM
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nice looking camaro!...... is it always without an air filter?
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by C5 4me
Ca plates Mr Bill.Sounds like a road trip!Now go get it!
I just got home from checking it out....lol.
Maybe road trip again tomorrow...lol
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 01:03 AM
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nice looking camaro!...... is it always without an air filter?
I took it off to see the carb.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 01:04 AM
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Nice Camaro.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 01:07 AM
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ic, well I hope it works out thats a nice car and cool color. Being from ny im not used to seeing cars this clean.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 02:16 AM
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Very nice looking Camaro, what a beast that must be
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 02:33 AM
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As much as I like my C5 but I love the old cars. I have a 72 C3, 68 mustang. Im working on dad to sell me his 67 camaro but he says after we pry his hands off the the steering wheel.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 03:37 AM
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 07:37 AM
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Part of me owning my "Corvette" probably started from the love of old classics. Love that split front bumper!
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 08:00 AM
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So you really did go. I thought you were kidding in your email. It looks pretty good, from what I can see.
If you get it, you'll be seeing gas stations more often.

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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 08:21 AM
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Sharp car!

I had a 1970½ Camaro with the open grill like that and the bumperettes. Weren't those only on the '70½ and the others had a straight bumper all the way across? That didn't look near as nice as the bumperettes and a lot of guys got rid of the full bumper and put on the small ones.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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That is one very sharp looking Camaro. Heck of a motor in it too. Best of luck if you go for the purchase.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 08:24 AM
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Looks nice Mr. Bill.

And as long as it runs good, drive it home. All it takes is gas.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by jcsperson
Sharp car!

I had a 1970½ Camaro with the open grill like that and the bumperettes. Weren't those only on the '70½ and the others had a straight bumper all the way across? That didn't look near as nice as the bumperettes and a lot of guys got rid of the full bumper and put on the small ones.
I believe the the ones you see with the split front bumpers only came stock on the RS Camaro package from 70-72.

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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 08:33 AM
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Nice and clean looking Camaro Mr. Bill. I know you like those red interiors, but those front seats gotta go.

Good luck with the purchase.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by LS2NSUV
I believe the the ones you see with the split front bumpers only came stock on the RS Camaro from 70-72.
You are correct, They also had a longer nose and different turn lights.
Here is an RS. The years for the RS were 1970-1973.


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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
You are correct, They also had a longer nose and different turn lights.
Here is an RS.

Now that, I did not know.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 08:43 AM
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Nice find Mr. Bill! Now as the others have said, "Road Trip!" Hope it all works out so it can be sitting in your driveway. Gonna have quite a stable there with your vette, T/A, and now this!
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