72 Camaro Rebuild PART 1

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8 ай бұрын

Follow along as we rebuild this rusted out 72 Camaro body.

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@tomcoon9038 8 ай бұрын

I see 2nd gen, I click! I can't help it! Way way back in the 80's, I did similar work. 73 Camaro. Rear valance, quarters, total strip down inside and out. I was young and stupid so did a lot of things wrong, but it worked out. (60 y/o now) By the time (now) I decided to do one again, I discovered that it's priced out of my capabilities. There is something about tearing it down to nothing and tear it down more to rebuild it better that is SO gratifying! I loved that car like no other, before or since. I'd do it again even if it meant not being finished before my end day. Watching this is so, well, comfortable. I recognize every nut, bolt, wire and bracket. Subbed!!!

@rogersrodworx 8 ай бұрын

Yes, sir! It's definitely rewarding doing this work and watching them transform in front of you. And you are correct It's definitely more expensive today. I sometimes flinch when I have to give customers invoices, but that's just how it goes I guess. At the end of the day I know we are giving them a car that is better than new.

@rickbusch7911 6 ай бұрын

I had a 73 I bought out if a junkyard back in '86(?). 350 2 bbl, ballsy little motor. The previous owner had put a good amount of money into bodywork and paint, beautiful straight metal flake dk blue-also had an immaculate black interior, buckets console etc. So why in a junkyard you may wonder? The completely ignored the bottom of the car, it was roached. Back end of both leaf springs through the trunk floor, holes everywhere and not a whole lot left of rear subframe. So I bought it for $400. Put air shocks in the back, stuck some c-channel over the holes in the trunk to support leaf springs, and ran a couple "safety chains" to keep irons from not flying out into traffic. So basically front 2 spring bolts and shocks were the only thing keeping the rear end in. Drove it like that for probably 1 1/2 years. Well jacked the ass end up one day to put on some new tires, and it fell off the jack. Went to jack it back up and now only one front leaf spring bolt holding it all in. So I did the smart thing, ran some chain around the other one, and lowered her down nice and easy. The weight of the car seemed to be holding it in ok. I drive it for a while longer, no real issues as long as you remembered what was going on in the back. Well then in a moment of pure insanity I let the girlfriend drive it. That girl had a heavier foot than mine, all go and never let off. I could feel the rear end moving around under the car going around corners. At that point I knew I had to keep it off the road and see about maybe fixing it right someday. Pulled the motor and put in my truck, otherwise I know I would have drove it. Then some so called asshole buddies of mine( can't prove it, but I know) stole the deck lid, hood and the whole frickin' interior. Rest went to the junk. Really miss that car, with the 350 HP 350, it was a blast to drive.

@DM-eb7tu 8 ай бұрын

Bro, you make this work look so easy. Your skill set is amazing. I'm waiting for next one. Thank you!!

@rogersrodworx 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much .

@coryhage8516 7 ай бұрын

I really like that idea of using tape as a spacer line for cutting the floor. that was a great idea i am going to use for sure.

@rogersrodworx 7 ай бұрын

Yes sir works great. Thanks for watching

@rockychristakes951 8 ай бұрын

Cool project. Keep up the great work and content!

@rogersrodworx 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@bmxbobby1 8 ай бұрын

Great work

@rogersrodworx 8 ай бұрын

Thanks

@DoubleRRestorations 8 ай бұрын

72 is my favorite year! I'm trying to get back to work on mine. Its just been one thing after another.

@rogersrodworx 8 ай бұрын

Life does seem to always get in the way, just don't give up on your project.

@ifirefight1 8 ай бұрын

I just found y’all’s channel a few days ago.. really enjoying the content. I did auto body, fabrication, welding, frame work, heavy collision for over 20 years. I have long since retired, not really sure why I watch this stuff, I guess it brings me back to my glory days… keep up the good work!! On a side note, please put some money aside for retirement… I can’t tell you how many buddies I know in the auto body industry that are still working way past their prime…. I’m sure you probably also know a few of them… Best regards.

@rogersrodworx 8 ай бұрын

Yes sir, I have known a few of those guys. Thanks for watching.

@jct300m 8 ай бұрын

Nice!!

@rogersrodworx 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@daleprice8161 8 ай бұрын

Man I absolutely love that car

@Danno74Z 8 ай бұрын

One heck of a job! What your showing is relevant to all minor and major rebuilds. I'm really surprised the frame rails are ok. If I'm not mistaken, you said you will just be doing metal work. Will you be putting down some epoxy? Thanks

@rogersrodworx 8 ай бұрын

Yes we will be spraying epoxy on this one before it leaves.

@Danno74Z 8 ай бұрын

Thank you.