I BOUGHT A DIRT CHEAP COMPLETE 1967 CAMARO RS *Garage Find*

[@josephbrown9665]

Sounds like a well optioned car but it’s not going to be a big money maker I have two that are the same as it and they are going to be restomods . Costs around $80k to restore it and it is not worth that much when you are done with it. They only sell for between $40k to $60k for a fresh restoration. Restomods sell from $80k to $250k depends on what you do to them. Only takes a couple minutes to look at what is for sale and what’s been sold at auction over the last year.

[@WatchJRGo]

Yup, 30 second look at the market told me the exact same thing. Plus I'm keeping this car ♥️

[@Horazzify]

But what about keeping history alive when it’s something other than a base straight 6 car? Who said he has to go full rotisserie restoration just don’t cut it up. But JR by liking this comment and his own video evidence doesn’t care about cars he cares about money. He may enjoy fixing things he loves that pursuit of money more than any 4 wheel car could ever be. But go ahead ruin something when you have a better car from a modifying sense literally sitting in front of it at one point.

[@Horazzify]

WatchJRGo what about all your fans/viewers who are adamant about you not destroying the car? Go against and run the risk of upset your base of plow ahead with the hopes new people come join? If you plan on keeping it the car why check the market to know what you’d do with the car? That seems like money first car second thru and thru

[@MakinEndsMeet69]

Thanks for the reply Joseph I appreciate it immensely, don't mind me I am just an old school guy that appreciates old-school muscle and leaving things original that's just me though I do understand how much they cost to do a proper restore depending on how bad they are and whether they are worth it and of course a lot of those Vehicles sell for a lot more like you know for instance a Hemi Cuda all original matching numbers very rare there are so many rare cars out there but one thing for sure the more that we take them apart and lose the originality of them they will soon be gone. But yes I do understand the functionality of what you want to do with the vehicle me personally I like them original no matter what but that's just me if I was going to do a big swap I would probably hold on to the original matching numbers parts just in case but like I said it's to each his own and I respect that also please stay safe stay well and as always God bless

[@Cartier_specialist]

@@WatchJRGo I'm older than you so I can tell you with real life experience "things change". If you LS swap it you should hold onto the engine and transmission if they're original to the car.

[@Dizz18]

Like a lot of people are saying, please don't swap that engine if it's numbers matching!

[@hojnikb]

its his car, he can swap a tesla motor in it and chop the roof off, if he wants to.

[@actschp1]

@@hojnikb dude get bent. He's doing this swap for a dumbass burn out competition.

[@hojnikb]

actschp1 nothing wrong with that. Its his car and he can do what he wants. Its a free country. People get real pissy over these types of rustbuckets. Its not an immaculate classic that he is butchering. It would rust to the ground otherwise.

[@actschp1]

@@hojnikb I'm not sure you saw that same car I did. I live in the rust belt and that car was anything but a rust bucket. Just no.

[@hojnikb]

@@actschp1 This car would need so much work and money to get to factory fresh state, it's not even funny. A completly rebuilt engine, wiring, bodywork allaround, paint, pretty much complete interior, suspension, brakes are just the big ticket items. Jrgo is not that kind of channel to do that. As i said, this would have otherwise sat in a garage until it would degrade into rust. If he wants to ls swap it and runs some burnouts, its fine. At least car got some love and some driving. It could always be restored back by a fanatic, if he decided to sell it with the original engine included. It's not like he is chopping it in half.

[@HorsepowerGarageVideos]

I would not swap that engine, they're only original once.

[@1chish]

Very profound observation but sadly none so blind as those that will not see. I am no American car buff but even I know that originality is everything - matching numbers? Christ when I was restoring classic bikes that was gold right there.

[@nlemonj]

I wanted to see that engine get rebuilt so bad. Was REALLY hoping for a restoration on this one.

[@Cartier_specialist]

With the mileage it may not even need rebuilt just refreshed.

[@nlemonj]

@@Cartier_specialist Either way, I am REALLY hoping that he doesn't actually yank it out and get rid of it.

[@XLordLeamingtonX]

Me too, what's so great about yet another LS swap? Makes a really cool original car into a dime a dozen one.

[@RedneckTaZ]

He'd be better off to sell every other car he owns except the truck and one sedan and fix up this car.

[@fyshfysh]

it's a shame but yeah, it'll get LS swapped. really sad, not sure i can even watch 😭😭

[@Jddvs]

Blasphemy! To convert this car into a “burn out” car is beyond foolish. That car is loaded with rare options for that era. Spend the money on a restoration rather than destroy the collector value which is considerable. Put the LS in the new generation car and take it to the “burn out” and preserve the ‘67. You will be glad that you did!

[@DjJtown]

What he's doing is what I'd expect from Cleetus. Just a stupid move on JR's part.

[@regabernathy6039]

JR is not known for rational thought.

[@dcformee123]

JR this guy is so right listen to him!! If you don't you're dumb take some other car and put an LS in that piece of s*** not in a classic Camaro?

[@Hotlog69]

Rare options that the general collector doesn't care about. Options people do care about? 396s, manuals, z28s and COPOs.

[@dragonbrownies517]

This car isn't anything special or "rare".

[@bradklingensmith]

If you found a rare numbers matching car it would be foolish to hack it up and sell off the engine, etc.

[@Hotlog69]

Good thing he didn't.

[@rsprockets7846]

Better not or I'm gonna tell amberginie?

[@dragonbrownies517]

But its Not anything rare or special. It's a generic RS Camaro. The original engines weren't Orange. The rebuilt engines were.

You're telling me a 327 auto car is....rare? Okay. Yeahi get the point of original...but that car was not going to be worth anything, nobody wants a 327 auto, if they do they want an original one that isnt in horrible overall condition. If it was a big block then it would hurt more. His car, he bought it. Just cause something is ''rare'' doesn't mean it's good. Maybe it's rare cause nobody wanted to order a 327 auto exept for women and poor people.

[@corionh4775]

@ Lmao women and poor people got me.

[@TFD1982]

So it survived 53 years all to be stripped😡 I hope not!

[@LreibsomeJr]

some people just dont know the value of a numbers matching gen 1, stupidity is real with this one .

[@dirty2jz283]

Numbers matching if so keep it together. Motor shouldn’t be swapped

[@vernmiller3584]

Hey JR..........Since that is a documented BLACK Camaro, you are sitting on the holy grail!

[@Hotlog69]

Automatic black Camaros are now the holy grail?

[@reelreeler8778]

....and how long until he camo-wraps it to match his Gold Wing???

[@ekw555]

@@Hotlog69 if they came with a 2 barrel, sure!

[@BRED510]

Usually everything you do is great on this channel, but LS swapping a numbers matching car to make it a burnout car is nuts.

[@jamesemcclure]

Pity you are not restoring it. It's a beautiful car. This could be a lesson in how to take $6500 and destroy a fortune

[@InFiD3ViL1]

I would not sell a single thing off of that car that is original. If you don't plan on running with it, then store the extra stuff. But definitely don't part out a number matching car if it is original. That thing looks clean AF and rust free. It would make a fantastic candidate for a full restoration or restomod if not original. There are people out there searching for 1st gens this clean. Amazing car man, please do it justice!

[@hiram1115]

Someone WAS selling it for $8000 and no one bought it. So they sold it to him for less. People always want to complain about getting old cars back on thr road, but no one wants to pony up thr dough to do it. Just sit and tell everyone they're doing it wrong.

[@pablopicaro7649]

It had rusted out floor boards that were replaced and rust in fender wells.

[@icepop54367]

Did you not watch the video? It has rust

[@InFiD3ViL1]

@@icepop54367 I know, but thats minimal and he has a replacement quarter for it. They mentioned the floorboards possibly already being replaced as well. But until he can check the frame and trunk he won't know how good/bad it is. I can assure you that for someone looking to restore a 67 Camaro this is considered very little rust. Assuming the frame checks out, this is a good starting point for a restoration.

[@skinnerhound2660]

@@InFiD3ViL1 Subframe

[@richardkafka5625]

Breaks my heart to hear you're LS swapping this original 327 car! And for a burn out competition! I know it's your car, but like you said, "Old cars like this are getting hard to find!", and this is why!!! Everyone does LS swaps on everything these days, nothing new there. Keeping it original, numbers matching would be SO much better! Just my opinion.

[@sts3427]

Broke my heart when you said you're taking the motor out...Everything doesn't need a swap...

[@davidjames2788]

Thank you. It's an all original car, it should stay that way.

[@elitetek7847]

I agree. Keep it original

[@hellzsniperII]

these cars arn't that hard to come by ,theres actually a company that has all the factory stamping dies that will make you a brand new comeplete body

[@ignorthepain]

Its what you do when your lazy or just stupid.

[@actschp1]

@@hellzsniperII and it'd be considered a brand new car if you got it that way. This is not an easy to find car because it's a classic, not a new stamping. What a stretch of a comparison.

[@phenomanII]

Do not swap the engine, what the hell man, why would you even consider that.

[@GenX...MCMLXV]

not a true car guy at all........... Just another Poser for youtube views

[@1chish]

@@GenX...MCMLXV KZbin has created a bunch of people who look for 'content' rather than record doing something worthwhile never mind if the 'content' wrecks an original classic. Oh and it all has to be done in 48 hours or the short attention span kicks in. This car would provide hours of interesting content for not a lot of cost but that takes effort. No money but he has a new LS on its way ... I mean WTF? Another YT channel has bought a scruffy '59 Dodge Coronet with quirky transmission, got it running great for practically no money and got great content.

[@deliveryguyrx]

It would be a whole helluva lot cheaper to do a rebuild (if it even needs it) on the existing mill than to do a LS swap. Put that money into maybe upgrading the brakes. Have fun in any event!

[@Not-Great-at-Gaming]

Being an original 67 RS, I'd love to see it restored. Please keep the original engine (take it out, but don't sell it) and restore the rest as original as possible.

[@Not-Great-at-Gaming]

@TheMrSnyder I would tend to agree, but it's his car and he wants to LS swap. At least if he keeps it, the next owner can replace it. He mentioned before that he doesn't like carbs either, so even if he did keep it, he'd likely go with EFI, electronic ignition, etc. That being the case, I'd again say to keep the original engine all together, so it can be replaced by the next owner.

[@Not-Great-at-Gaming]

I'm just hoping he doesn't add a digital dash, "racing seats", etc.

[@Stackali]

@TheMrSnyder did you not look at this thing? its a beater. its not a survivor.

[@yungtooli]

STACKANE its not beyond saving. definitely worth restoring

[@Hotlog69]

@@yungtooli Worth restomodding you mean. You'd be wasting money restoring this car, it's not as valuable as people think it is.

[@hootsmccoy1450]

So Jon Ross, have you noticed a trend in the comments? Restore it and it will still do burn outs and you will also have a collector car for resale. Keep the great videos coming! Wish you lots of happy days. You are a great entertainer and presenter.

[@bennyconiglio1928]

Please don't destroy this car. Keep it original.

[@Hotlog69]

He's not sending it to the crusher, relax.

[@rsprockets7846]

Keep the mouse motor and do hop up parts with Holley and Rock. Auto as sponsors, betcha this is numbers matching and do the swap in that turd newer camaro....

[@Hotlog69]

@@rsprockets7846 LSFest is sponsored by Holley. Pretty sure they want cars with LS engines. Also why would go to the effort on a 327?

[@Formulabruce]

@@Hotlog69 YET

[@DoctorPace007]

Really hoping he doesn’t swap the engine if it’s numbers matching

[@rsprockets7846]

Yank org engine out might be a 350 early and use holley parts to rebuild like old times....LS. Nooooo!!!!

[@matthenderson1658]

@@rsprockets7846 350 only available in 1967 in an SS

[@juliangeorge1722]

Man, its such a shame to be getting rid of the original powertrain on this classic. It obviously needs a full restoration but would be worth tons more if done right to original specs

[@jamesjames3525]

You are so rite man I don't know what JR is thinking.

[@ignorthepain]

Nothing like destroying an awsome car by cutting its balls out.

[@bikeman1x11]

not worth what it would cost fro a full resto- be better to buy one already done or in ctual good shape

[@juliangeorge1722]

@@bikeman1x11 you don't need to fully restore it to a 100 point car. You can do what you can with what's available. Restos can be completed at any time but once the eng/trans is missing, it will never be worth nearly as much

[@juliangeorge1722]

@Festus Punky Not really true. While it depends on the restoration or restomod, originality is the key to its value at auction or through private sales.

[@rwdplz1]

This deserves a proper restoration, not a burnout mobile.

[@jeepzjken]

I'll agree that restomodding a 6 cylinder is better, not all cars are restoration candidates. If it was me, I'd keep the original engine in a shed or under a bench just in case.

[@Hotlog69]

Says who? Someone who isn't the owner of the car?

[@Hotlog69]

@@jeepzjken This one is as close to a base as you can get. It's no Z-28, SS, Convertible or COPO.

[@HighSockDavid]

jeepzjken I agree a car like this should be restored as it was in 1967 a car like my base 79 trans am is not a very rare model or trim and is a better car for a restomod

[@Hotlog69]

@@HighSockDavid If you watch the follow up video. It seems that it's already been attempts at restoring it and they didn't do a good job. This Camaro is about as base as it gets. Since when is a Trans Am a base car?! 😂

[@patricksmith9610]

Leave it alone. Don’t nerd it up man. C’mon.

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

Patrick Smith : yaaah . Com on. . Listen to this guy

[@deanstyles2567]

It's only original once! Why not put the LS in the 94 instead?

[@bruceberry1363]

Dude, don't do anything stupid! If you need to swap the engine, do NOT cut or modify in a way that can't be reversed! I would rather buy it from you than see it's originality destroyed.

[@keithbrookshire]

Agreed. I'm about to sell my first car. A 1965 Mustang that I've had for 39 years. I will not sell it to anyone that will butcher it.

[@jamesreeve1729]

The headlights are cool but it's a camaro, only everyone has one, but like everyone's saying ,it's number Matching it's silly to rip it apart.

[@beelmars5400]

I bought one of these as a first car when it was 8 years old. Already by that time the headlight doors had been removed by a prior owner. One with the headlights intact (along with all the other matching number parts) is going to be less common. It's a shame to see that something that is still saveable is going to be ruined.

[@billvanderpol]

Is that the numbers matching engine?? If so, rebuild it- don’t sell it!

[@joshuafuller9898]

Yeah-it's only original once. It's survived 53 years with no butchery, be a shame to hack it now. Plenty of NOM cars out there for that.

[@davidmaggard2796]

@@joshuafuller9898 man I thought the same thing what a great original car and doing a LS swap no way in hell would I hack this car up for a burn out but its his car can do as he likes but what a original car as this is and hacking it up just don't make any since to me when they are so many other cars to use

[@Not-Great-at-Gaming]

@@davidmaggard2796 I'm just hoping he can swap it without cutting anything and keep the original engine. If so, at least it can be restored someday.

[@Vespastendert]

I really hope @watchjrgo sees the comment section and changes his mind. He seems to be a really nice guy so Fingers crossed !!

[@Luminaring]

A reasonable up-grade to an LS in a 1967 Camaro. It's way better than an ordinary 2 barrel 350.

[@monk43012]

Clean the points. Kids these days you can't take them anywhere.

[@kennethclifford1863]

Some people have never known the joy of cleaning/changing points at 10PM on the side of a highway...memories 😢

[@reelreeler8778]

What happens when there is no port to plug in a diagnostic code reader LOL

[@davidwildridge8080]

Clean or replace the points and they'd have fire.

[@TRyan-op2jo]

Don’t understand points but can do an LS swap? Wow. Ok, then...

[@aussmash]

Don't sell the motor if it's matching numbers. Worth more.

[@ccipres922]

One of my dream cars! You scored huge for $6500 bud! That thing is worth AT LEAST $10-15k the way it sits. CONGRATS!

[@13garage._]

Cmon bro... Don't swap the engine ..... Keep it all stock! Such an awesome find .

[@davidhollis1117]

Seriously. If that is a 327 numbers matching, don’t cut it up. C’mon. That will be the last episode of Watch JR Go for me.

[@pinoyplayr]

D Broke my heart that they are not restoring the car

[@robdusher357]

Factory AC. Harrison is for Harrison Radiator, Lockport NY. Still producing parts for GM today

[@rooty9490]

Exactly right--now called Delphi as the Harrison name is gone--another reason to restore not rip and replace this car!

[@irishstunter1715]

Lockport IL is better

[@Vespastendert]

Noooo keep the camaro original. Its such a gem with the headlight covers and factory AC. Im jealous

[@Yumscale]

Wrong camaro for an ls swap dont ruin that car

[@Matt-go7ss]

So: you find a 'barn find' unmolested original numbers matching car and your first idea is to rip out the engine and flog it? And flog the wheels too? Not cool.

[@1chish]

I would use stronger language but understatement works as well mate ...

[@skinnerhound2660]

I own a 67 SS/RS conv. which I restored back in the ninetys. This is a highly optioned 67, RS, fact A/C, tilt wheel, deluxe interior, original engine, ect. These guys are boneheads. Makes me sick knowing they will destroy it, but hey, they didn't know a two barrel from a monojet, or that the A/C was factory installed. Wish them luck...

[@1chish]

@@skinnerhound2660 They will know the price of everything and the value of nothing.

[@volvowagon70]

I know it is your car, and you can do whatever you want to it. But like you said those cars are becoming more and more rare... so do not engine swap it!

[@Hotlog69]

But not rare enough though. 65,000 RS were made in '67.

[@dragonbrownies517]

@@Hotlog69 but how many are left?

[@Hotlog69]

@@dragonbrownies517 More than enough if your neighbor has one in the garage just sitting. 😁

[@davesnothere8859]

old dude, yelling have you clean the points and cap

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

LOLO! That's funny because that's what I was thinking.

[@reelreeler8778]

What happens when there is no port to plug in a diagnostic code reader

[@adrianfreeman7319]

Lol anyone that knows anything was shaking their heads saying the same

[@airenesivad2975]

He doesn't know what points are 🤣

[@airenesivad2975]

He is still looking for the OB2 port 🥴

[@johnellis1952]

Just wanted to say that you and Josh are the most 'authentic' builders I've seen. You guys know what you are doing and aren't afraid to take on any project. I wish I'd had friends like you two when I was your age. Guys who actually can work with their hands have been pretty rare in my world. Keep doing fun things.

[@joshuakerslake4193]

YOUR GOING TO RUIN IT BY PUTTING AN LS IN IT

[@michaelgiannone2192]

Sad to see you’re going to destroy a classic.

[@chevelleranch7481]

Totally agree. Especially such a high option car. Another one in the wrong hands.

[@joshuakerslake4193]

PLEASE DO NOT PUT AN LS IN IT PLEASE DONT

[@Hotlog69]

Yeah, it needs a real engine.....Hemi!

[@terrybaptist795]

That sucks watchjrgo why would you destroy a original engine 67 camaro?😦

[@Formulabruce]

to do burnouts without AC... watch him go

[@goosegarage78]

hidden headlights are powered by engine vaccuum: no engine, no vaccuum. genuine RS camaros are rarer than a SS or RS/SS because when was the last time you saw one? not lately id bet. especially a factory black. factory black only gets done when maker is doing hearses and gets sprayed at the same time. so rare. you would be better of restoring it a factory numbers car than bastardizing it

[@tmmcardle]

67 SS/RS or RS have electric motors to open the doors, 68 and 69 are vacuum

[@Hotlog69]

Some options are rare because either they're really special and not too many did them(COPO comes to mind) or nobody wanted them. Either people got a non RS or SS/RS. This RS would be the latter. It's even automatic with a 2bbl carb.

[@calvincooley1074]

Detroit Speed makes an alternative to the vacuum op covers I think. Js

[@Formulabruce]

@@tmmcardle so true :)

[@daveusn1694]

Wrong on the headlights - 67's were electric - they switched to vacuum in 68

[@cjtr83]

Came here to check the comments, Very glad to see a lot of people wanting this saved. Don't destroy this, Restore it!

[@jacoby1234ification]

Man I wish you can keep it original restore it looks so great I would check the Vin again to see if the paint was a rare option to

[@Scott_From_Maine]

That car is Better Off Dead than with an LS swap.

[@bullfrogg4119]

I WANT MY 2 DOLLARS!!!

[@biff85ta2]

I see what you did there.

[@neilbrown82]

Ok boomer

[@deliveryguyrx]

@Scott,brilliant!

[@neilbrown82]

Somebody got gapped by an LS

[@crazyrmj2580]

Don’t take the engine keep it original keep it down generations beautiful car

[@conorgreatorex1243]

I’ll sum up all the comments for you jr if it’s numbers matching don’t swap it

[@restlessjack0042]

Engine swap? This guy must be joking right?

[@sccarguy8242]

Here is the thing... a car is only original once, that’s the joy of a “barn find”.. I was in your boat a few months back when I purchased my 57.. I knew what I wanted and quickly realized I did not want stock, I wanted one that was already modified. So I found one that was 90% what I wanted and I have zero guilt taking it the extra steps because It’s already modified. There are so many camaros out there, just find one that’s already modified. No need to cut up a survivor.

[@randyedwards3633]

Dude i know its your car but worth way way more to leave that motor in it .. and your spark issue on that engine is most likely the points need cleaned or them and the condenser need channged

[@JohnSmith-lw2bm]

Fix the stupid rolls royce for ghetto burnouts. Duh.

[@1chish]

Another classic car destroyed for what? Made me wince when he welded the differential up, broke the axle and blamed it on crap engineering by Rolls Royce.

[@HighSockDavid]

1chish at least it was in beater shape then mint

[@MrBilldo426]

Dude keep it original just restore it. It will be worth more 👍👍👍

[@bobwazzuman4275]

First gen Camaro... Awesome. I bought my first car at age 15 in 1975 and it was a 1st gen. 1969 RS z28. I rebuilt the 302 and drove it for 4 years. Paid $1600 for it and sold it for $4000 in 1979. It Paid for two years of college. Man I wished I still had that car. I am hoping when I retire that I can find one on the cheap and restore, dreaming I know. Looking forward to more episodes on you garage find. Rebuild engine don't replace!

[@pjhill772]

this is the first time i wanted to steal a car to keep it safe

[@tiboleurentop3615]

Pls don't swap the engine everyone is gonna be disappointed :(

[@elwoodwilliams4604]

Pull the dist cap, check the points, sand them down or replace & I bet you will have spark.

[@pablopicaro7649]

Change to an discrete elec ingn, that will not ruin its value

[@Storyracing387]

JR........you should REALLY listen to these comments bro. This video is only 7 hours old. Don't do it dude, get that engine running. You will thank us later. 👍

[@MrBilldo426]

67's are hard to find. Mostly because the 68's and 69's are the popular ones. This is a great find👍👍👍

[@Hotlog69]

They made the most 1st gen Camaros in '67, 285,748.

[@71MercuryCoupe]

Just clean the points in the distributor and it should get spark again. Wouldn’t hurt to see if it’ll run to see the condition of the engine.

[@reelreeler8778]

Surprised that code didn't show itself on his diagnostic computer......oh wait

[@peterplaneman]

Keep the original motor

[@zackdl]

This brings back memories. When I was a young child my mom had a 67 Camaro RS/SS with the vinyl roof and the headlight covers. Very rare version of the first gen. That’s what started my love for cars. So happy to see one on the channel.

[@Aries2G]

Pulling an original numbers matching engine that isn't locked up with an original a/c option on an American muscle dream car , Just to be in a sponsor event when you have other things that it wouldn't matter on ......I think my soul just died a little

[@yungtooli]

knowing how fast he moves, the engine is probably been gone by the times he’s read all these comments😕

[@dave1135]

Remember rollsmoke? He chopped up a beautiful rolls Royce, made a big deal of entering it in cletus's burn out show, then blew up the rear just before leaving...then it vanished...

[@Aries2G]

Yea i know i wasn't happy with roll smoke either. The only thing that made me stomach that was the cost of and rarity of parts. it wasn't so bad until he cut that dash for the iPod esq gauge cluster. Just with the fact he got a mind boggling deal on this Camaro and how rare and expensive numbers matching cars like this are ... this is just stupid from a financial , logical , spiritual and car guy perspective. Im never a mean person and never call names but ideas like this separate car guys from car smucks.

[@dave1135]

@@Aries2G with rollsmoke, while a rolls, it was really rough and not that collectable of a car. This one he has, it's perfect for a restore, and wouldn't cost that much as most of the problem areas have already been fixed(floor pans, quarter panels, ect) as long as they were done correctly.

[@Aries2G]

@@dave1135 exactly thats why this one hurts. If i hadnt lost my job from this covid situation id pay 15000 to save this car from this fate. I mean a 427 is a good engine , id be ok if he swapped the manifold and put on a Holley efi with a cam upgrade. Just box the originals for the next owner because you know after he squeezes every cent of KZbin money out of this amazing vehicle its gonna be gone.

[@mis-adventuresinwrenching8795]

Normally, I don't try and tell another builder (and KZbin creator) what to do with their projects. But in this case I have to join the crowd, this is one you should bring back. You can build the original motor with period correct performance pieces and roast the back tires at will. Keep the original parts stored, and you will get WAY more attention with a warmed over Factory Correct 67 RS than any resto-mod. Save the LS swapped Resto Project for a rolling shell, and do the right thing with this one. Every nut and bold of this car is available still.

[@Saltycrew223]

Keep it stock

[@gregisdivorced]

I used to own a 67 also in HS I graduated in 1982, we used to street race because that was the thing to do back then, needless to say my girlfriend wrecked it and totaled it into a ditch. Now that I’m older I have been looking for one. If you ever decide on selling it please look me up I’ll buy it in a heartbeat. Please do not get rid of the motor, if it’s a matching number motor it’s worth it’s weight in Gold. Please verify if it’s a Z28 because the first year Z28 were disguised as an RS and only 602 Z28’s were made that year. If so it is a Z28 the that car is worth as much as an original Cobra of that era. Once again don’t throw away the motor, just keep it in the garage and sell it with the car. Even thought you have a different motor in the car. You’ll be glad you kept it.

[@johnsterling5489]

Keep the original engine in it

[@itsalwaysfriday9766]

Another vote for original here. So many modded cars out there already that this one will just blend in. Originals are always stand outs. If it was missing some big items I'd say go for it, but you have almost everything there.

[@steveright1937]

Restore it to original!

[@KCAATV]

Here you go again. After the way you screwed up the Rolls, I thought you had learned a lesson. This car should be restored and made part of car history, not butchered for moment of fun. Have you no sense of history? If I had the money, I would pay you to stop this debauchery and save this car. If you ever had the privilege of driving one of these cars when it was new, as I did, you would never destroy it.

[@gregorycasey7358]

I had a 1961 Thunderbird that I loved but sold it to live off of when I was fighting Cancer. Hardest decision of my life. Going to regret that for life.

[@Sonny_V]

Love the '61 "Arrow" Birds. The good news is, you can still find them. Also if you have the vin from the one you had, you may be able to track it down. Hope you are doing well

[@76stingray22]

Your points in your distributor need filing and adjust and you will get spark

[@danhuffman4455]

Man you should not tear that car up. You should rebuild that engine or at least get it running and see what it needs and put that thing back original. There's lots of restomod Camaros out there. That one has some rare options with the headlight covers and the air conditioning. I hate seeing people rip up old classics like this to make some kind of burnout car out of it? It just seems wrong man. Stop before it's too late.

[@garyarbogast6703]

Upon thinking about it, you could go ahead with LS swap and keep the 327 with the car so that it can be restored to original by the next owner if he/she chooses to.

[@joseherrera9743]

dont swap keep it original

[@Warriorz1979]

Live your life the way you want to JR. You’re gonna do what you want to YOUR car. Yes the car would be worth a ton more with the original engine but he has a vision for his vehicle. No need to heavily criticize his decisions if he’s doing something we as an audience don’t like. I’m excited to see what it looks like before your September event.

[@mjrc123]

Honestly dude, if you swap this engine, WatchJRGo will be the “dumbest automotive channel on all of KZbin”...

[@kevins4426]

So it's gonna be like hoovies garage?

[@Warriorz1979]

Let him live his life the way he wants to.

[@mjrc123]

Warriorz1979 Of course he can do what he wants! He may well know already, but like 90% of the comments on this video, we are all trying to show him that he could make a LOT more money (and, in my opinion, have a nicer car) if he was to restore it more sensitively.

[@jamesjames3525]

...and that's already taken, so don't...

[@2013hwcamaro]

Hoovie' gunning for Doug's spot with that Alpine review. So that means Hoovie's spot is up for grabs!

[@att0987654321]

Surely he is joking about engine swapping 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@airenesivad2975]

nope he is an idiot that just like to rip the old small block out and stab an LS in to go fast and do burn outs. He does not understand the value of keeping it original. Nor does he have the skills or want to take the time to properly rebuild it.

[@pacodude78]

@@airenesivad2975 you're clearly new here.

[@airenesivad2975]

@@pacodude78 new here how ?

[@michaelalvarado6333]

Rare headlight option

[@WatchJRGo]

MY FAVORITE HEADLIGHTS!! ♥️

[@streettosky5983]

TheMrSnyder have you ever known JR to not modify stuff? 😂

[@tommyhijmensen6257]

@@WatchJRGo how to fuck up a numbermatching car...😯

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@WatchJRGo J.R.....dude preserve that car....theyre getting rare!

[@gregdiamond5355]

TheMrSnyder You’re right about the headlights. What I wasn’t sure if the Z28 could had with the RS package. Try and find a 67 Z with the RS and SS packages. Now that's rare. What all would such a Camaro be be blessed with and features and what features are unique to the Z?

[@trainingwheels1408]

Pull the distributor cap and clean the points. That's why you're not getting spark. Also, you can actually convert the existing AC system over to R134 with just a system flush, get the kit with the new fill fittings, replace the oil with PAG and replace the receiver dryer. If they are not leaking, the condenser and evaporator will work, just at a lower efficiency. Because of the old hoses, you will have to recharge it occasionally, but it will work, I have done it at least 6 times. I've owned 3 Camaros, a 66, 67 Rally Sport Z28, and a 74. All great cars I wish I still had.

[@pussygalore5947]

There is no way this car will be finished in three weeks....my god the paint alone will take that long. This is a valuable car if restored correctly. Please don't go the juvenile it out. STOCK FACTORY!!!!!

[@matkudinoff]

it's a goner... KaBOOM

[@johnf8877]

PussyGalore most videos on KZbin are months behind.

[@iluvfionaleggate]

I might be a Brit, but on a classic car, which looks as original as that and is as sought after as that, swapping out the original engine is absolute insanity! Restomod it and improve on the original don’t replace it Jeeze!

[@cromanczuk]

Those headlights are $$$ man Kansas has some cool cars.

[@gr8shot4ayankee17]

“Its hot in here” * looks at crank window but doesnt roll it down

[@pablopicaro7649]

exactly!

[@zookster4701]

I guess he don't know how!!

[@reelreeler8778]

There is not port for him to plug in a diagnostic code reader telling him to roll down the window

[@TRyan-op2jo]

Or open vent window, or pull kick panel vent.

[@grayfool]

Next time on WatchJRGo, "Anyone want a part repaired Volvo C30?".

[@actschp1]

More like, "Next on Watch JR Go, I had to hire security because I made a stupid decision to LS swap a numbers matching, factory air, rare 1967 Camaro."

[@dave1135]

Next on watch Jr go, there's a mob outside my door, help!

[@reelreeler8778]

"While we wait for the new engine, watch us camo-wrap the '67 Camaro to match my Gold Wing"

[@kickit59]

JR back in Dec of 75 I bought a 67 RS with 4 sp that had been traded into the local Ford dealership by a couple for a new Granada! Anyhow it had 49K miles and was green with a black nose stripe! I bought it for $1595 plus tax and license! Later on over my lifetime I have owned 7 69 Camaros which are my personal favorite!

[@pierceyu4546]

RESTORE IT!

[@Caladuun]

I wish my neighbor would offer ME a 1967(68 or 69) Chevy Camaro for an unheard of price! Dream car!!!! Gratz man!!

[@thomas316]

JR the volume of work you do is just staggering to me. You're completely undaunted by projects most of us would look at reluctantly. 🙂

[@RaimarLunardi]

Oh Boy, don't swap! Don't put ugly wheels! Please! This car needs to be more original... you'll insanely devalue it!

[@harrisonhunter7512]

That cool grand pa camaro RS you are bought I'd definitely keep it. If that engine is matching mate your laughing. Congrats on this new purchase. 👍👍👍

[@edwardervin879]

I would give everything to own a first gen Camaro. I had a 69 camaro show car, but had to sell it so my kids could go to private school. Needless to say I love my boys more than anything. Enjoy your car and hang on to it.

[@Flies2FLL]

DON'T SELL THAT ENGINE! Keep the engine. Have it rebuilt...Stock. Pickle it and put it away, then mount whatever you want. The car will be worth MUCH more if the original numbers-matching engine at least comes with it!

[@kumatown]

Back in the day 1967 Chevy Camaro's for the WIN !!!

[@dennisnavarro6101]

Harrison Radiator is factory! They were up in the Rochester, NY area Best of luck with her!

[@rooty9490]

dennis--Lockport Ny actually-I am from near there-and you are right-harrison radiator and ac built those for GM--they eventually became Delphi. It is original and RARE and he should do a restore not a rip out and replace!!

[@rayadams5076]

I was fortunate enough to have owned 2 '68 Camaros at the same time. One modified and one stock. Both fun cars.

[@KeepingItKeith]

A title like that I can't click fast enough. ☝️

[@legendsofcaraudiobradnewso8424]

$6500? You stole that one bro! Factory AC car is super rare too! Add the rear spoiler man, makes that model Look fire! Great find man!

[@WatchJRGo]

Yup, the Camaro people are saying it was a giveaway 🍻

[@ShaneEwing]

Put the LS in something else. Please keep this car original!