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 Post subject: Buying a Gen 1
PostPosted:Tue Jun 12, 2012 1:09 pm 
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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!


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 Post subject: Re: Buying a Gen 1
PostPosted:Tue Jun 12, 2012 1:40 pm 
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Car Details:1968 Camaro SS rep.
1966 427 Corvette Coupe.
1999 F150 Lightning.
Location:Midlands
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.


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 Post subject: Re: Buying a Gen 1
PostPosted:Tue Jun 12, 2012 4:33 pm 
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Car Details:1999 (Registered as New 2001) Black 3.8 V6 Targa Top
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The biggest problem with buying a 1st Gen is the Bank Balance :lol: :lol: or lack of it. :crazy:

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 Post subject: Re: Buying a Gen 1
PostPosted:Tue Jun 12, 2012 5:36 pm 
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I know, fast finding that out. I have about 20K to play with which which seems be about the ball park?


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 Post subject: Re: Buying a Gen 1
PostPosted:Wed Jun 13, 2012 10:01 pm 
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Car Details:68 pontiac firebird coupe project car,my aim is a street friendly,lightly modified pro.touring style.
Lowered ,mild body mods,400 cu in SBC engine, Muncie 4speed, 10 bolt posi axle,disc front drum rear.
68 firebird convertible ( long term project) Stock resto/mod style ,400 pontiac th350
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 .


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 Post subject: Re: Buying a Gen 1
PostPosted:Fri Jun 15, 2012 4:30 pm 
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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.


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 Post subject: Re: Buying a Gen 1
PostPosted:Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:23 pm 
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Car Details:68 pontiac firebird coupe project car,my aim is a street friendly,lightly modified pro.touring style.
Lowered ,mild body mods,400 cu in SBC engine, Muncie 4speed, 10 bolt posi axle,disc front drum rear.
68 firebird convertible ( long term project) Stock resto/mod style ,400 pontiac th350
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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 .


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