"Swamp Thing"........ my 1968 T/A Camaro RS/SS.

[RAIV70Judge]

I pulled this out of a swamp it the middle of a wooded area in my favorite picking yard. I had heard the owner of the yard tell me that there was a Camaro in there "somewhere", but it wasnt until the leaves had fell and I noticed something shiny under a huge growth of vines/tall weeds. When I was able to get closer, (lots of mud and standing water), I couldnt believe I had found the Camaro. It took several days, a big truck, 2 winches, and my trailer. We had to get he car up in the air and use cargo ratchet straps, 2x4s, long bolts and nuts, to make a makeshift frame to move the car so it didnt split in half. The only thing holding the front to the rear of the car was the roof, and the fact that the doors wouldnt open. Now lets see if i can get a picture up. What do you guys think??

[oletrux4evr]

Should make another great project for ya Matt!

[RAIV70Judge]

In this picture, I have replaced the entire floor pan from the toe boards to the rear tail light panel, and rocker to rocker. The front sub frame is rebuilt, it has Heidts tubular a arms, adjustable shocks, and urethane bushings. I have a 4 bolt late model 350, .040" over, Eagle crank, TRW pistons, reconditioned rods, Mildon pump,etc. The heads are the better flowing heart shaped combustion chamber stock GM castings from 1990 (I think-cant remember). The rest is basic, aluminum intake, headers, Holley, all backed by a T5, and a Eaton posi, but haven't decided on the rear ratio yet. Believe it or not, as it sits, with alot of "parts/labor trading", and the help of my buddies, John (Milner351), and Bucky (Bucky67), I am well below the $5000.00 mark. Any thoughts-ideas?

[milner351]

Where are the pics hauling it out of the swamp?

[SuperBuickGuy]

wow

[RAIV70Judge]

Where are the pics hauling it out of the swamp?

All the pictures of us moving and hauling the car out, are on my home computer, which I havent been able to download from for over a year now. I got a lap top at christmas time, and tried to get the original pictures off the old memory card, and it has gone bad. I cant get anything off of it. So, I took this picture with a new memory card, new camera, and put it in the lap top, mumbled a few explteive words and "TADAAAA"... it worked. A "I.T" guy here at work has been helping me with the computer issues. I will have more this weekend I hope since has the old hard drive and memory card.

[pintoboy77]

Now thats a real outside the barn find that was a lucky catch before it got to far gone that it could'nt be restored. Can't wait to see some up to date pics of the car. Sounds like a really fun project. Are the hidden headlights all there. Good luck with it Matt.

[RAIV70Judge]

The entire grill and hiddens are there thanks to Bucky. He donated what I needed and did not have. I was messing around with it yesterday a little and managed to get the aluminum dash installed-temporarily. I have to get the cage back in before I can finish up the dash.

[pintoboy77]

Well I guess you have to break off all the other cars you are working on to get something done on yours every now and then.

[Thumpin455]

Wow and I thought my 65 was bad... well it was, but at least it had a frame under it.

[RAIV70Judge]

I still have to get the rear rails welded in, then the inner and outer wheel housings. Then the underneath will be solid once again. After that, I can get the cage in it, and finish up the wiring/engine install. This one is going to be a blast to drive!

[TheSilverBuick]

Now there is a car you wouldn't feel bad about cutting up

[RAIV70Judge]

Boy, you got that right! There wasnt much there to start with. I only need a few hours a free time to get the rest welded in and it should be ready to drop in the drivetrain.

[Scott Liggett]

I pulled this out of a swamp it the middle of a wooded area in my favorite picking yard. I had heard the owner of the yard tell me that there was a Camaro in there "somewhere", but it wasnt until the leaves had fell and I noticed something shiny under a huge growth of vines/tall weeds. When I was able to get closer, (lots of mud and standing water), I couldnt believe I had found the Camaro. It took several days, a big truck, 2 winches, and my trailer. We had to get he car up in the air and use cargo ratchet straps, 2x4s, long bolts and nuts, to make a makeshift frame to move the car so it didnt split in half. The only thing holding the front to the rear of the car was the roof, and the fact that the doors wouldnt open. Now lets see if i can get a picture up. What do you guys think??

Yeesh. Thanks for saving it.

[RAIV70Judge]

I had too, it was calling me too save it.........