Hey guys I am new here, this is my very 1st post.... I have 1995 Camaro V6.. At first I thought about doing a motor swap to a LT1 but then thought it might be too much of a pain, so I was going trhoguh the local auction in Phoenix, AZ and I came across a 2001 Camaro SS with 58K miles....

The Camaro needs a front bumber, fender and rear quarter panel and also both airbags... Thats all it needs, it starts and everything... Now considering it being a Salvage title, im hoping I can run away with it for 3 grand.... Is there anything I should consider before doing something like this?

Thanks guys, much appreciated!

 

Oh here are some pics of it:










So what do you guys think?

 

It looks like it got smacked pretty good. Aside from the obvious body damage, I would make sure the chassis is sound and asses what kind of damage has been done inside the engine bay, the undercarriage, ect. If you do want to get it, I would get it as cheap as possible because it is going to cost you a good buck to get it put back together. Probably close to what you could get a used SS for in perfect shape

 

I know, here is the price list from the obvious body damage:

Airbags (driver & Passenger): $150
Left Fender: $175
Headlight Assembly: $200

Everything else im not too sure about... I know i want to buy a full body kit for it anyway, and obviously repaint it... my worry is the frame or drivetrain being bent a little due to collision....

How much do you think it would cost me, im sure I can get the car anywhere from 2-4 grand

 

Hard to say how much it will cost to repair, especially since I think there is more damage to it then what is shown in the pictures. Just a decent paint job alone is not cheap. Throw in a fender and quarter panel, a front end, back bumper, hood, taillight, ect. and it will add up quick. If you are going to have a body shop do all of this work for you, that is going to pad the bill even more.

 

a couple of buddies of mine own a body shop... So i know theyll do it fairly cheap, if not then an "after hour" project

 

Rear quarter panel repair can be outrageous on these fbodies. Apparently it isn't a bolt off repair if the damage is significant.