The Camaro Club (UK)

Being relatively inexperienced with yank muscle (this will be my first one), what sort of bug bears and issues/quirks
do I need to look out for when buying a Gen 1? Got my heart set on a SS.

any advice any tips would be very kuch appreciated!

Hi Jonny
That was quick. My advice would be research everything you can. Knowledge is power someone said and it sure doe's help
if you know what you are looking at. Many good books out there about restoring Gen1's. Bodywork is my biggest worry.
Lower quarters, A Post, rear screen filler panel, Roof and B post. other panels are all bolt on and can be purchased,
(depending on budget or repaired). No problem if you know a good body shop.
Anyway hope that helps, get yourself on Amazon. Good luck.

Cheers Rog.

The biggest problem with buying a 1st Gen is the Bank Balance or lack of it.

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Cheers Gerry

I know, fast finding that out. I have about 20K to play with which which seems be about the ball park?

Hi and welcome , the first thing I would check out on a 1st gen would be the condition of the trunk floor , if you have serious issues on the floor chances are good the car will also have issues in the rear frame rails and maybe the area in the rear seat pan and inner rocker areas. Water often enters from rust in the back window channel or the seal around the trunk lid.
Also be careful of cars that are freshly painted...filler and rust could be hidden by attractive paint .
Good luck in your search .

thanks! some good tips.

Do i need to use 97 octane with a lead additive in the fuel as well? Hear conflicting reports as to whether this is required.

American engines after '72 run on normal unleaded ,unless you have abnormally high compression normal unleaded will be fine .For hi-comp engines an octane booster might be needed to avoid detonation but often slight alteration to timing is all you need .