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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: lowco8 on December 26, 2014, 01:01:57 PM

Title: Hello
Post by: lowco8 on December 26, 2014, 01:01:57 PM: Hi, I am looking at buying another camaro. What do you estimate the cost of a one owner 1968 RS to be. It has all original everthing except the 327 is now a crate 350. P/W, Power glide, RS, buckets w/ console, tilt and p/S. Its in good condition and a relatively rust free CA car. Thanks in advance
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Post by: lakeholme on December 26, 2014, 02:30:32 PM: Hard to say, sight unseen. Can you post some pictures? Does it look original or have you checked numbers?
Go to Hagerty Valuation Tool (http://www.hagerty.com/valuationtools/HVT/VehicleSearch) for a quote.

And welcome! You can get some great information from some knowledgeable people here. But you have to help us help you.... ;D
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Post by: Charley on December 26, 2014, 02:39:04 PM: Top of my head visualizing a nice 68 non numbers RS Ca car...22K
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Post by: lowco8 on December 27, 2014, 02:10:14 PM: It has the heater delete and its missing the rocker chrome.

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2MVgxNjAw/z/X4sAAOSwj0NUg5hc/$_57.JPG)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2MVgxNjAw/z/nK0AAOSwiCRUg5iE/$_57.JPG)
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Post by: VINCE Z28 on December 27, 2014, 03:55:43 PM: lowco8, was that picture taken in Hawaii ?
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Post by: lakeholme on December 27, 2014, 04:37:43 PM: Looks like you won't need a heater... and the rocker molding is not that expensive.
So, if the interior, chassis, and drivetrain look (and run) as good, I'd say Charley is quoting a fair price.
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Post by: lowco8 on December 27, 2014, 06:36:09 PM: Thanks for all the replies.
Yes its in hawaii. I know I wont need a heater, but that means no blower or anything else for a/c. But if I buy it ill get the vintage air and power disk brakes.
Did RS's ever come from the factory without rocker moldings? Also the horn capl says camaro and no grill rs. But ive seen other rs' s with different horn caps. All paper work and protecto plate comes with it. I just wish he saved that engine.
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Post by: 1968RSZ28 on December 28, 2014, 01:05:23 AM: Aloha...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Camaro-Rs-1968-camaro-rs-ss-ssrs-1969-camaro-1967-camaro-chevy-camaro-original-owner-/221644583844?forcerrptr=true&hash=item339b0bf3a4&item=221644583844&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

Paul
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Post by: Charley on December 28, 2014, 01:22:58 AM: Look closely at the Ebay ad. That car has a ton of rust. Look for another car. Are you in Hawaii and stuck with getting a Island car ?
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Post by: Charley on December 28, 2014, 01:28:29 AM: Or pay less than 20 if you can live with the rust. It is not a relatively rust free Ca. Car. I doubt if it has been in Ca. since it was built.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: lowco8 on December 28, 2014, 03:56:08 AM: Ahhh Charley you suck. Just kidding.. I think you are right. I had visions of driving another 68 and was blinded. Oh well. I'm at 14k but I doubt that'll win. I'm not stuck with getting a Hawaii car, just that I could hop over there easy and its harder and expensive to fly to the main land. Plus you can't trust anyone nowadays... If I find a really good deal I'd go get it....
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Post by: KurtS on December 28, 2014, 05:11:19 AM: Hard to tell how rusty it is. You can see the front bottom of the door in the interior shot and it looks OK. But the rear bottom looks bad in the exterior pics.
I wouldn't run, but I'd look at it first.
Power windows, heater delete, and POP, that's nice.
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Post by: Charley on December 28, 2014, 06:41:08 AM: Also lots of bubbling under the rear window.
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Post by: lowco8 on December 29, 2014, 07:54:11 AM: What about this one? I just found this one after I was outbid on the first. Its another 68 RS, 350, bench seat and again no heater or a/c(also has bumperettes) Yes I saw the tow hook LOL. Does anyone recognize the pin striping? What was that on. Other than the white book, is there a good book that explains everything that came on Camaros? It has the hood two engines(including original) willwood front disk kit, original and rally rims and a rear spoiler. Tell me everything you see... :) I would rather be told now than regret it later. Thanks
(http://images.craigslist.org/00R0R_cT4bN7Mbr4k_600x450.jpg)
(http://images.craigslist.org/00F0F_2eVPgJvVTMl_600x450.jpg)
(http://images.craigslist.org/00o0o_5opKcwa27v0_600x450.jpg)
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Post by: VINCE Z28 on December 29, 2014, 02:35:20 PM: I'd say looks clean but you need more pictures, as far as information this site is full of useful information, click on the red CRG upper right this page. Lowco8 is this another Hawaii car?
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Post by: 1968RSZ28 on December 29, 2014, 04:08:24 PM: Aloha (again)...

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/cto/4823099693.html

Paul
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Post by: x77-69z28 on December 29, 2014, 07:05:59 PM: Boy, they really like those rust collecting aftermarket body side mldgs in Hawaii don't they! This one looks a lot better, but the photos are not that great. The pin striping is not factory, no biggie. The master cylinder is a later model. Not sure if the brakes have been upgraded and by who.
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Post by: lowco8 on December 29, 2014, 08:10:50 PM: I tore this site and google apart looking for info. Yes its a hawaii car. I dont have the vin or cowl tag yet..
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Post by: MyRed67 on December 29, 2014, 09:13:56 PM: Just can't tell a lot from those pics. on this 2 nd. car. One would think, "if it runs", it would not be that hard to get it outside to get better pics. No pics. of interior. BTW, those are later 70's style 14 in. Rally wheels.(with 6 square holes)
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Post by: lowco8 on December 31, 2014, 09:12:21 AM: OK, so the first car that I was outbid on, the bid was retracted.... >:( So now Im on the block for it again.. I called the second guy and he sold his Camaro to someone else because I cant buy both. So Now Im just pissed.
Charley, I went back and really studied those pics. Shit there is alot of bubbling. On the bright side Im a disabled vet going to school for automotive, so I have time, lots of time... And hopefully by the end of the courses it will be a pristine beauty, thats if I still have to get it. Any body have a shit load of patch panels for cheap haha just kidding.
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Post by: KurtS on December 31, 2014, 04:33:33 PM: Just retract your bid, if there's still time.
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Post by: BULLITT65 on December 31, 2014, 04:54:29 PM: you still have a day and 8 hours to go, plenty of time to retract your bid. There should have been better pics and description for that car IMO.