STARTING My 1973 Camaro Z28 For the FIRST Time in 20 years!! DECODING VIN and QUESTIONS Answered!!

[@alshotrodgarage4779]

You caught a real gem with that Z28 it’s beautiful

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Thanks Alan!

[@stevenrose4041]

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[@tommylandaw60]

Don't worry about what other people say...lot of hater's out there expect people to find faults because they wish they had your car. Hot rodder's are the first to down play a cool and unique car .... it's always been my rule"if your happy.. that's all that matters"... I'm an old hot rodder myself.... love it!!!!

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Tommy Landaw Thanks for being a part of the “cool” group of hot rodders Tommy👍!! Appreciate the support

[@jamiepalmo5708]

it makes my heart so happy to see you bring this car back to its glory

[@MartyHenry-eo1ps]

Hello, I’am a 64 year old man that lived and drove muscle cars as a kid. My first love was a 70 SS Chevelle 396 I just wanted to thank you for putting your love into that car and especially for working on it with your dad it was fun watching you drive it for the first time I rember the feeling brings tears to my eyes Take care and always keep rolling the Z-28!

[@texaswader]

I was hoping you would do this quickly and you didn't disappoint! Thanks, that's a gem of a car and what you've done to it so far is just excellent.

[@xtremtc]

First starts are always nerve racking. Good job man. Don't let the haters get you down. Can't wait to see it all finished up.

[@magnustangen6269]

I hate when i find something on yt that i want to binge watch and its an ongoing series:’) looking forward to seeing the rest!

[@bryanbourrie8738]

Beautiful '73 Z28!! Piss on all the haters! Enjoy that awesome piece of history!! Thanks for sharing

[@dbake563]

Man i was born in october of 98! Congrats on this awesome find

[@sheilalyttle-clark5787]

I had a ‘77 Rally Sport with that identical dash/colour. Brings back memories.

[@elarson312]

Great to rescue such a cool car. Love the old Z28’s!

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Thank you!!

[@eloyex]

old camaros are so beautiful. Simple but sleek and beautiul.

[@Primus54]

Ryan, it’s always exciting to hear a great engine catch “fire” after sitting so long! I’m with the other commenters... this was an awesome find. Can’t wait to see it in person. Cheers. -J.W.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Primus54 We will definitely have to go to a car show, thanks again!

[@raywiblelocksmithphilapa8766]

I wouldn’t care what others think. Great find. Great job getting this. Piece of auto history. Back on the road. Be proud 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@lu2do474]

I just bought a 1969 Caprice Classic survivor. It has 27k original miles. I really enjoyed watching the video on buffing and waxing. I willl be doing that soon as well. Glad you are making these videos! 👍

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Awesome find that super low miles!! Thanks for sticking with me for another video!

[@erickort1987]

wow..a caprice classic...but id settle for 71 buick riv..

[@fowlerjohnston5228]

Had a 73, black vinyl over white with black stripes. Black guts. Great car wish I still had it. 73 was the first year you could get AC in a Z28. Great find! Good luck!

[@garywomack6026]

Love the car! Flat rear window 70-73's are my favorite of all time. Was really surprised you ran the motor for that long without coolant.....especially since temp gauge measures temp by coolant temp. W/O coolant gauge useless.

[@dianelee2100]

It does happen cars are left for years and years and years . Most times it could be just a small issue needs fixing. I found my 1969 AMC AMX 390 Go pack with every available options that sat under a carport and cover for over 20 years. Only rust on car was surface rust from moisture from the stupid car cover. The original 390 had been rebuilt .040 over by a Master engine builder before storing 20 years ago. I took down to bear metal and repainted original hunter green color. You did a great job on the paint rehab. I'm also shocked how well it came out. It takes special people to have the vision and guts to keep these works of art on the road and not hidden in barns. SEMPER fi. Neal Florida

[@toddnash7194]

I'm truly impressed some one your age knows how to rebuild a Holley. In my youth spent many nights at the kitchen table replacing power valves. ( they had issues with blowing when it back fires ) you made right choice with hei. The old Mallory stuff was top notch in the 80s. But we all found that the hei would actually burn hotter. Msd cap rotor your good to go. I've had multiple Camaro and chevelles over the yrs. Going back to the mid 70s till now. And the 70 -73. Camaro is always my favorite. Great find just enjoy it and not be concerned with opinions of those who dont have one. Lol. We used to refer to that color as rootbeer brown. Lol

[@125southernnh2]

Holley's are easy. It's those Quadrajets that'll get ya.

[@pmscalisi]

@@125southernnh2 yeah they suck. Especially a rebuild. I used to chuck them regularly and put in Holleys.

[@johngilley3518]

Great find. Great job cleaning it up.

[@brandonwhorley674]

Sounds like a cam hiding in there... got some chop going on.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Brandon Whorley the more I listen to it I think you are right!

[@boogieman3165]

@@RyanSampsonRPh It absolutely has more than a stock camshaft but it has a pretty bad skip too. Hopefully the camshaft doesn't have a lobe worn off. Pop the valve covers off to make sure all the rockers are moving properly.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Boogieman Will do! Yeah when I was pulling it out in the video (at the end) I noticed it skipped bad there too

[@tylerisraelson425]

Or make sure it isn’t miss firing. Doesn’t seem to be running that healthy

[@calebkey2050]

I wouldn’t worry too much about that miss right now... that motors been sitting for a loooooong time. Get some run time in, clear out the cobwebs, and that miss might just sort itself out... In the event you do have a bad cam, the stock cam for these engines are actually a decent little unit, I think both Howard’s and Crane make that cam still. IIRC it’s 222I/222E@.050 w/ .450”I/.460”E lift with stock rockers

[@1ocean515]

I always think about the first owner with cars like these. Z28, brown on brown. 4 speed, AM/FM. No doubt major grins the day it rolled off the dealer lot. And then, by some luck of the draw, it becomes a lucky survivor for you to work on and love. Cool stuff.

[@marygould7934]

The polishing turned out great. I need one of those buffer machines for my jeep 1987. 😂

[@radiodave1]

SHE MOVES! Under her own power! That must be soooo satisfying! Such a gorgeous Z28!!! This is one of my favorite Camaros! So envious! I'll be glued to your channel watching the transformation!

[@Jeff-xn1ew]

My father worked at the plant in Norwood. It’s now gone and I live by the fisher body plant that made those body parts it’s now a warehouse.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Jeff That’s awesome! Maybe he helped assemble this car?!

[@youcanbesmartaskhow3857]

Been watching your progress. I live 8 miles south of Norwood ohio and a friend of mine's father painted camaros 1971 to 1987. Good chance he painted it if it was built on his shift. He went to Georgetown ky to manage paint at Toyota

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

big Hurtt Nice! I bet he did!

[@youcanbesmartaskhow3857]

@@RyanSampsonRPh if the car has been repainted, chances are the body panel fitment and overall paint was done better the 2nd time. My friend's dad always griped that they could have been done better but the idea was to get them out the door. I live in Northern Kentucky but I know quite a few older guys who worked at Norwood G. M./ Fisher Body plant and worked on these cars. Sincerely glad another will be back on the road!

[@mead6754]

Top job pal your a gifted bloke love the videos,all the best from Australia.

[@richardgaydos7177]

Music to my ears. Own a 79 myself. Long live the bowtie power

[@HighSockDavid]

Nice own a 79 trans am myself

[@TotalMishap]

79? what like 125hp? crap

[@HighSockDavid]

TotalMishap *185 doesn’t matter with proper engine heads valve covers and headers it makes well into 300 h

[@richardgaydos7177]

I just have the standard 350. Nothing elaborate. I don't race it. Just enjoy it on weekends and shoes

[@HighSockDavid]

Richard Gaydos I have an olds 403 (bored out olds 350 from the factory) I use it as my daily driver

[@bobgreen9768]

You are doing great, do not rush into it, make it right the first time that way you don`t have to do it twice. That car is going to be a real gem when you are done.

[@amberpaigejames9054]

Engine starts near the end, at 11:20

[@amberpaigejames9054]

@MARCUS KOHL Okay!

[@huskerjpg]

Great stuff. I can't believe the radio still works. I had a 67 Firebird I bought when I attended school in 83. It needed a lot of work. I sold it 3 years later and have always regretted it. Keep going. Thanks.

[@UScarsarethebest]

I love this car. My 2nd car was 74 Type LT in a similar gold colour.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Tiago Guimaraes Thank you! Nice ride!

[@Buddergolem2525]

Im a mustang guy myself but I found this video series and I love seeing people restore old classics

[@dustyroads6466]

What an amazing find! I love your car.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Thanks so much!

[@preocupied1690]

Great find congratulations. This brings back a lot of great memories from that time. Hollies, points, condensers L50 tires, keystone ,craigers, weld rims, mechanical fuel pumps etc. Body by Fisher..lol

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Glad you enjoyed it thank you for watching!

[@tom928]

That is awesome. This car is literally my dream :( hope that reach in the future. Nice job!

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

that's about a $40,000-$70,000 car that you can only drive very occasionally. nice dream: stay in school,take a doctorate or become a lawyer or politician

[@kickit59]

Ryan back in Feb of 1978 my dealer had a leftover white 1977 Z28 which I bought I was 19 at the time and I thought it was the coolest car of all time back then. I had had a 1967 before that. It was rear ended so hard that it was totaled so I got the new one. I drove it hard for four years and put 100,000 miles on it and traded it in on a new pickup. I used to see it around every once in a while and then one day it disappeared and I haven't seen it in 30+ years. Great job on the Camaro.

[@mortenvanvik7082]

Amazing find! Amazing car! Amazing work! Have a '72 396 SS/RS 4speed myself. All the best from Norway.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Very cool.Thanks buddy! 👍

[@an86grad]

I'm impressed with your knowledge of working on an older engine, I quit working on my own stuff around 2000 when everything I owned was computer ran, my 1950 ford had only an alternator and was so fun and easy to work on! Good job Ryan!

[@stoneyswolf]

You might find a build sheet on top of the gas tank. That where mine was.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

I actually had this filmed for a future video! Unfortunately nothing was there when I dropped the tank to restore it =/

[@shadvan9494]

this is a Norwood Ohio car. you won't find a build sheet in most Norwood cars, the had better paper disposal processes at Norwood than Van Nuys California (LA) built cars. in the LA cars the line workers just stuffed the build sheets where ever they could. they basically used the cars as rolling garbage cans. Norwood didn't to that. I have had 2 - 76 Camaros, a 75 Camaro and my current 71 Camaro. my 71 Camaro and one of my 76 Camaros had build sheets on top of the gas tank and under the carpet on both cars. My 76 LA car also had one stuffed up into the wiring under the dash and one under the drivers seat in the springs. my 75 and 76 Norwood cars didn't have any build sheets at all.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

I'm super impressed with knowledge like this. That makes sense as to not having a single remnant of paper anywhere when I dropped the tank the other day! Thanks for the information Shad

[@VaughanCole]

my sheet was in the back seat stuffed into the seat springs 71 and 74 z28

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Vaughan Cole I will check there for mine then too, thanks for the tip! Would be pumped to find it

[@alexsprings87]

Awesome car and story. Definitely a car you want to pass on to your kids. I have a 1966 GTO I got when I was 19, 33 now and my son loves helping me work on it. I/he loves knowing that it will be his one day.

[@richardgaydos7177]

Music to my ears. Have a 79 myself. Long live the bowtie

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Nice!!

[@HighSockDavid]

I own a 79 trans am nice car!

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Ryan Frerich Also a sweet ride you got!

[@HondariderLee]

She sure has came a long way.....that paint looks good for setting so long...you brought it all back to life.....nice ride and work......

[@79tazman]

Who gives a care what people think let them think what they want since they obviously don't know what they are talking about anyway. Anyway If you take those bumperettes off you will have a bolt hole in the bumper that you will have to put a carriage bolt into but if you just remove the whole bumper leaving them on and replacing it with a 71 bumper it will look much better or even get the RS split bumpers and that will look even better

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

love the slit bumper too,your right about the holes and the carriage bolts as well!!

[@Maswan._.]

commented on the last video.. glad to hear you did some more stuff with the mold

[@floodythesweatswitch4899]

The car is so nice must be some jealous person claiming it's not real z28 like does it really matter.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Thank you! Always someone that doesn't believe something but I figured it was a good time to prove it was real!

[@edkelley7318]

@@RyanSampsonRPh probably went to Detroit and bought the machine they used at a an auction.. pretty convenient that they just so happened to have a few rusty screws too. You fucked up with with the paint on the tag... wasn't black enough... good try though... probably got a 12 bolt 3.73 posi at that sale too. Bet ya. ...bet ya.....😉😎

[@gvig3392]

I had a factory order 73 Z28 type LT full bumper exactly like this car. Exterior emblems only said Type LT, Camaro 350, no stripes but full rally wheels. No one believed it was a Z28 until I showed them the build sticker under the hood. Yep, Z28 just like this car. Colour #029 midnight blue metallic.

[@pmscalisi]

@@edkelley7318 troll

[@keathflohr2480]

Awesome video... I'm restoring my dad's old '70 Challenger that hasn't been really touched since '95. Really enjoying these vids.

[@beowulf3303]

That is so awesome!! One hell of a find!!

[@glennbuchanan1944]

Your that guy...the urban legend about finding a almost pristine 73 Z28..that's a clean car considering it was sitting so long. Awesome.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Thanks Glenn!

[@Nova.1971]

A tune and a few leaks fixed and she's a good runner...well done looking forward to the next instalment......

[@mminton88]

Awesome find!

[@badmoon5249]

You are correct that the trim tag body # and the vin number do not match they are all that way, however, I am a little bothered by the trim tag being screwed on instead of riveted on. Was that a 73 thing? My 70 Nova has a riveted tag.

[@SamWilliams78]

Inspiring. My Dad got a 1 owner (6 cylinder) 1970 that his uncle bought new in 2000 and due to life it was been sitting one place or another ever since. One of these days we will get it out and get it together! I dont hear any lifter tick at all surprisingly. You sir have earned another sub!

[@BrasspineappleProductions]

Looking forward to seeing the progress.

[@nairblab4061]

Nice! Drain the oil, inspect the oil closely for any metal shavings or odd debris, get some fresh oil in there, and time for a full tune up! Plugs, wires, cap, rotor, grab a vacuum gauge and get that carb dialed in, set your timing, blah blah blah. I'm sure you've already done this already, as I see some killer rides sitting there. Awesome stuff man, keep it up!

[@igotnodrip4275]

Dam ur supper lucky to find a 73 z28 camaro this nice

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Thank you! Still needs a good amount of work but no full restoration needed to drive it on the street.

[@mainstt]

Looks as good as you do great find

[@ShellieLewis-q7r]

My first car was a 73 Camero, had some great times in that baby! I would have hunted it down and bought it if it wasn't totaled a couple months after I sold it. Keep up the good work!

[@arthuralzamora7331]

I bought almost that exact car in 1974 as a leftover & mine did come stock with those front bumper-etts. Mine did not have stripes stock, I had them painted on later. I still have the stock shift ball with the lift up reverse. Also mine came with z/28 emblem on rear spoiler. Also on horn button. Mine had Black interior. Very nice car & your car is very cool. I eventually traded an old 2001 RK Harley for another 73’ Camaro. Which I was kind of happy that mine is just a Camaro, & not a z/28 because I can do anything to it & not feel like I’m ruining a historic car. You have a great car in exceptional shape, it is amazing. Keep us all posted! Thank you!

[@tomwaldo9556]

I had a 73 type lt. It wasn't a high performance car but I liked it. It was smooth and quiet. It had enough zip to it. You have a very nice barn find. Very fortunate.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Tom Waldo Thank you so much Tom! That I am!!

[@jkdflow670]

You are truly blessed Good luck with her I owne a 67 Mercury Cougar XR7 different animal but still there's nothing like the enjoyment of having a classic muscle car.

[@bootstrapbob7620]

When I saw your last video and you showed us the body stile with the engine and interior. I new that was a Z-28 model I have actually seen one straight from the factory when it was brand new in 1973.

[@scottb4029]

Love this car. My first car was a 74 Cameron with 350. Weak..but I thought it was cool. Thank you for bringing back some good memories.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Nice! Thank you for watching!

[@jeremiahsawyer2123]

I found the build sheet under drivers side of the rear seat, in my 70 Camaro. Beautiful find u got there.

[@saddoncarrs6963]

Lovely car, Ryan - hope the parts arrive soon and the exhaust is sorted thereafter.

[@jeffgonzales3420]

My favorite body style out all the F bodies. Miss my 71 RS Split Bumper! Great find and great job on getting it back on the road!

[@TheExStig]

That engine sounds like Jazz, I heard Louie Bellson in there for sure. Excellent.

[@boston7704]

"If I gots ta explain it to ya, you ain't never gonna understand"

[@rickeymitchell8620]

By them time you are done with it that car will be a real beauty. Great find.

[@zarbog8618]

BEAUTIFUL! Now 3 words of advice...Painless Wiring Harness!!! Those wires are 39 years old and I'd wager a tidy sum, that the wiring loom is shot throughout the car! Save yourself some serious headaches! You're going to take the interior out. Now is the perfect time!!!

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Thanks! 🙂👌

[@Buoyant_Thoughts]

One heck of a find. One lucky man. Thanks for sharing

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

stephendpruitt Thank you!

[@DonRRicks]

I just found your channel last week and the saving of this classic hooked me immediately. 1973 was a great year for me, as I said goodbye to good old Athens High School and seeing this beauty given much-deserved love is awesome. Now, if people will find a way to love the Generation 4 Camaros. I'm the second owner of a 1998 Z-28 convertible with 95,000 on the odometer. Please keep the videos coming because although I can no longer turn wrenches, I vicariously do in vids like yours.

[@deanoallen5096]

I really love that color, great work.

[@grantkoeller8911]

Why are you so defensive? People are just jealous of you car!! You have a gem, and you know it. You don't owe them any explanation at all. It's clearly a Z-28!! Super nice!!!

[@secondhandlyon2603]

20 years is a long time when you're young. I remember seeing these brand new.

[@johnsmith-pi9su]

WOW!!!! I really like your car!!!! You are doing a GREAT job of teaching me new stuff!!!!

[@mr84ttop34]

Good ol cooper cobra tires! I just purchased a set for my 1984 Hurst Olds. Beautiful car keep the videos coming.

[@johnwagner4559]

To hell with what people don't believe... It's your car and it's a beauty! Good job! New subscriber.

[@PapaVrooom]

With the gap I was worried that this one wasn't going to happen... Glad to hear that thing come to life.

[@jonjones7802]

Love to see ya working on saving Midwestern cars,I used to live in Indiana

[@ronharris4125]

Beautiful Camaro. Glad to see another one in Ohio. Hello from Cbus!

[@daveblack7344]

What a remarkable car, you did an outstanding job of detailing....enjoyed watching this...keep up the great work, looking forward to it

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Thanks Dave!

[@chrisbraun9984]

Sweet car! Its an amzing find in such good condition

[@refiii9499]

Very nice find. When you do take the seats out look under the rear seat and locate the build sheet. That will tell everything about the cars package from the factory. Also steam cleaner is a must get a nice quality steam cleaner to clean your cars out. Steam will be way more forgiving to your car. It will clean rugs, seats doors and trim engine everything etc.

[@jamesrhodes6004]

Great Find Can’t wait to see it on the road.

[@andyhickey7575]

Enjoyed your video. I had a dark green metallic 73 Z. I took off the stock quadrajet carb and put on a Holley spread bore. I had a belt driven air pump, removed it and plugged off the connections on the intake. It ran great. I miss it having seen your videos! Thanks!!

[@peterbodys421]

Really good job...well done ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇲

[@darrellcox2655]

Nice car love cleaning up old cars like this is a lot of fun

[@countryboylife6776]

This makes me really miss my 78 Z28 so badly! Looking forward to seeing more videos and keep up the good work!

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Thanks man! Sounds like you had a great car!

[@TotalMishap]

Go buy one. A 78 is dirt cheap.

[@mikeydoo3860]

She's got a heck of a cam in it probably with roller rocker lifters. They often make that sound... plus it's been sitting and yes I hear the exhaust around the headers leaking too

[@myjunkertravels6897]

I pulled a 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS outta a field once. No rust, no rot and no damage. Got it running the day I got it. Driving an stopping within a week. Road Worthy 2 days after that. It had a 396 bolted to some kinda 4 speed stick. The car was green. It was from california.

[@cuttysupe7749]

I can't get enough of this Z28. Stunning progress in such a short time. Great work man. Just subscribed!!

[@gordonstroup1741]

When you remove the front bumper guards, you might want to double check the factory placement of the Z/28 grill emblem. If I remember correctly, it should be over to the left about 2 inches. The factory moved them over because of the bumper guards, so it could be seen.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Awesome thank you, I will have to look into it more!

[@KCIIIII]

Had an ‘02 Camaro, and just recently got my first Vette. Such a treat to see an example like this running. I’ll be sticking around for further content. You rock!

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

John Doe Thank you so much John! What year Vette?!

[@KCIIIII]

Ryan Sampson 1998. Really glad to have swung an LS1 lol!

[@larryburwell8550]

I cant wait till its finished!! I had a friend in high school that got one of these for graduation and his was the wine burgundy color. I actually had a 1974 vega GT in this same color. kinda to go along with my 67 Chevelle ss 396. I had 2 trans ams in the 70s, 76 400 and a 79 403 so I love this body style

[@grayfool]

What a find. Great to see the car come back to life. Thanks for sharing.

[@clemmahabir]

I appreciate how you keeping the car as orginal as possible! I prefer that you restore the original wheels..you can replace the trim rings and center cap if they are too old not too expensive. I love this Z28 man its not too often you see a car in this shape after all these years just sitting..I'm glad it was stored indoors!! We need a test drive soon.😎👍

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

For sure! Thanks for checking out this new video!!

[@mosconi0359]

What a great find, with that cam in it it really sounds nice! If it is numbers matching you might not want to mess with the bumper guards. If it ain't numbers matching, I would agree with another commenter that a split bumper would look awesome. Lucky guy!

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Yeep everything is numbers matching so the bumper is staying on! I do agree and like the split bumper RS style more though!

[@timlincoln2246]

Beautiful car. My good friend from high school (class of 1985) had a 1973 type LT1; loved that car, been looking for one ever since.

[@kmil1967]

Nice nice find 👍🏼 Don’t forget cabin filter cleaning and if you can find Lysol or alcohol and spray with blowers on before you ozone it! Love the video keep us posted also I had no idea we had a GM plant in Norwood Ohio once upon a time ago, there now in Glendale Ohio not far from Cincinnati

[@CFran-sj3hn]

Awesome Find!! Congrats! I just bought a 73 Z-28 project car. Someone stripped it down to just the body so its going to take a while.

[@yokohamaguy75]

Man, that is a beautiful ride.👍