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**Nima** · 02-01-2005, 09:28 PM

Hey Guys:
I might be able to get my hands on a not running (enigine strats though)79 camaro Z28 fairly cheap or even maybe free!. I was wondering what parts Of this car I can use for my truck. I know about smaller part such as tach but can I use:
1-Power steering
2- front disk brakes
3- Distributor
4-A/C
5- or even the enigine and transmission. I have 3 on the tree on my trcuck.
Or any other parts that you can think of.
I'll appreciate the inputs. Thanks

Longhorn Man · 02-01-2005, 09:32 PM

1 the pump yes...the gear box no. You'll have to swap over to the long water pump under the hod of the Z including all the brackets in order to do this.
2 You could, but you are better off getting truck parts...bigger rotors, less (no) fab work...ect.
3 yes...asuming your truck is a small block
4 maybe a small piece or two...compressor maybe...again, for the brackets you'll need to chainge everything over listed in #1
5 yes.

ON a side note, I saw a 71 C/20 in the junk yard today, it had a 2nd gen camaro console and seats in it...I don't recomend it...it looked pretty nasty.

70 shorty · 02-01-2005, 09:33 PM

You could take out the tach and install it in the factory tach location. Lots of posts have been written here on how to do it. Too bad you're across the country from me, I'd be interested in some body panels if they were any good.

bagged91 · 02-01-2005, 11:07 PM

Ever consider NOT busting up the Z??? The 2nd gen F bodies are starting to come up in value. While they may not be worth what a 1st gen car is, they still are collectible and have a decent market. If the car is restorable and isn't butchered up(as many have been), I wouldn't bust it up. Especially if it has good options(A/C, 4spd, T tops, P/W, ect...) Just my .02

**Nima** · 02-01-2005, 11:46 PM

Bagged91, The car is in decent shape although you can see the rust starting on the surfaces, around the windshields. My problem is first, place and then time ( not to mention money too). The car is sitting in the backyard under the blue sky. I covered it but I hate to see it rust away. Beside my mechanical knowledge is very limmited and I am my little free time on my truck. It is difficult situation.

bagged91 · 02-01-2005, 11:57 PM

Maybe you could sell it to someone who would be interested in restoring it. Could be a chance to score some quick cash for your truck... They are a popular car, I'm sure you could get a quick sale out of it. I just hate to see collectable cars get busted up if they are restorable.

SCOTI · 02-02-2005, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Nima

Beside my mechanical knowledge is very limmited and I am my little free time on my truck. It is difficult situation.

If this is true, the last thing you want to do is disassemble 2 vehicles. Fix the camaro up then sell it for $$ on truck parts.

72 CustomCamper · 02-02-2005, 12:59 AM

If your truck has a V8 in it you can use the Distributor. Big block or small block doesn't matter...

Chuck

Vince Putt · 02-02-2005, 05:34 AM

2nd gen cars are getting very hard to come buy. I've been hunting several parts for my 70 for years. Funny how every time a new "year one" catalog shows up , BIngo there's a part I need like those B*stards are looking over my car and saying Ok we'll do this part next. $$$$$$$
Sell it complete and spend the money on your truck.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-02-2005, 10:12 AM

I can't remember the last time I've seen a '79 camaro....sell her to a good home for some truck part $$$$. My dad has a 68 bird, a 68 bird ragtop, and a 68 bird sprint ragtop. They don't even make camaros/birds anymore..... The parts you can get off of it can be purchased cheaply from a junkyard except for maybe the A/C.

72 CustomCamper · 02-02-2005, 09:46 PM

I still see quite a few G2 camaros and birds aroound here...

Chuck

bagged91 · 02-02-2005, 11:42 PM

Vince & 67ChevyRedneck, that's exactly what I mean.... These cars are drying up because they have been either butchered or parted. Someday they will start commanding good money like the 1st gens are now. Be like throwing money out the window. There isn't even that many left in the junkyards, especially with scrap going up like it has, they are crushing EVERYTHING now...

It was 23 years ago when my dad got our first F body. That was a 69' Birb 400/4spd ragtop. 6 months later, got a 69' Camaro RS/SS. Bought my 73 SS Nova the next year. 2 years later, 69' Bird 400/T400/AC/deluxe Bench seat coupe. Year after that, 69' Bird 350 Coupe. Still have them all. They were all crusher bait when we got them. There was barely any repro stuff for them and GM parts were scarce... It took almost 2 years to find a suitable front clip for the bird rag...

67chevemall · 02-03-2005, 12:08 AM

Crush Crush Crush "golly the burning oil is killing everybody and
now where running out of it Dick! If I keep letting these troops die
I'll be impeached! Better force em to drive something else quick!"

PS get your antique plates before they stop making them.

02-01-2005, 09:33 PM	#3
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	You could take out the tach and install it in the factory tach location. Lots of posts have been written here on how to do it. Too bad you're across the country from me, I'd be interested in some body panels if they were any good. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

02-01-2005, 11:07 PM	#4
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Ever consider NOT busting up the Z??? The 2nd gen F bodies are starting to come up in value. While they may not be worth what a 1st gen car is, they still are collectible and have a decent market. If the car is restorable and isn't butchered up(as many have been), I wouldn't bust it up. Especially if it has good options(A/C, 4spd, T tops, P/W, ect...) Just my .02 __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

02-01-2005, 11:57 PM	#6
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Maybe you could sell it to someone who would be interested in restoring it. Could be a chance to score some quick cash for your truck... They are a popular car, I'm sure you could get a quick sale out of it. I just hate to see collectable cars get busted up if they are restorable. __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

02-02-2005, 12:59 AM	#8
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	If your truck has a V8 in it you can use the Distributor. Big block or small block doesn't matter... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

02-02-2005, 10:12 AM	#10
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	I can't remember the last time I've seen a '79 camaro....sell her to a good home for some truck part $$$$. My dad has a 68 bird, a 68 bird ragtop, and a 68 bird sprint ragtop. They don't even make camaros/birds anymore..... The parts you can get off of it can be purchased cheaply from a junkyard except for maybe the A/C. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-01-2005, 09:28 PM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	How Can I use A Z28 for my truck?! Hey Guys: I might be able to get my hands on a not running (enigine strats though)79 camaro Z28 fairly cheap or even maybe free!. I was wondering what parts Of this car I can use for my truck. I know about smaller part such as tach but can I use: 1-Power steering 2- front disk brakes 3- Distributor 4-A/C 5- or even the enigine and transmission. I have 3 on the tree on my trcuck. Or any other parts that you can think of. I'll appreciate the inputs. Thanks

02-01-2005, 09:32 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	1 the pump yes...the gear box no. You'll have to swap over to the long water pump under the hod of the Z including all the brackets in order to do this. 2 You could, but you are better off getting truck parts...bigger rotors, less (no) fab work...ect. 3 yes...asuming your truck is a small block 4 maybe a small piece or two...compressor maybe...again, for the brackets you'll need to chainge everything over listed in #1 5 yes. ON a side note, I saw a 71 C/20 in the junk yard today, it had a 2nd gen camaro console and seats in it...I don't recomend it...it looked pretty nasty.

02-01-2005, 11:46 PM	#5
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	Bagged91, The car is in decent shape although you can see the rust starting on the surfaces, around the windshields. My problem is first, place and then time ( not to mention money too). The car is sitting in the backyard under the blue sky. I covered it but I hate to see it rust away. Beside my mechanical knowledge is very limmited and I am my little free time on my truck. It is difficult situation.

02-02-2005, 05:34 AM	#9
Vince Putt Hippy Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: kaska, pa Posts: 95	2nd gen cars are getting very hard to come buy. I've been hunting several parts for my 70 for years. Funny how every time a new "year one" catalog shows up , BIngo there's a part I need like those B*stards are looking over my car and saying Ok we'll do this part next. $$$$$$$ Sell it complete and spend the money on your truck.

02-02-2005, 09:46 PM	#11
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	I still see quite a few G2 camaros and birds aroound here... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

02-02-2005, 11:42 PM	#12
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Vince & 67ChevyRedneck, that's exactly what I mean.... These cars are drying up because they have been either butchered or parted. Someday they will start commanding good money like the 1st gens are now. Be like throwing money out the window. There isn't even that many left in the junkyards, especially with scrap going up like it has, they are crushing EVERYTHING now... It was 23 years ago when my dad got our first F body. That was a 69' Birb 400/4spd ragtop. 6 months later, got a 69' Camaro RS/SS. Bought my 73 SS Nova the next year. 2 years later, 69' Bird 400/T400/AC/deluxe Bench seat coupe. Year after that, 69' Bird 350 Coupe. Still have them all. They were all crusher bait when we got them. There was barely any repro stuff for them and GM parts were scarce... It took almost 2 years to find a suitable front clip for the bird rag... __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

02-03-2005, 12:08 AM	#13
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Crush Crush Crush "golly the burning oil is killing everybody and now where running out of it Dick! If I keep letting these troops die I'll be impeached! Better force em to drive something else quick!" PS get your antique plates before they stop making them. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD



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