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

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  • Apparently I own most of America's dream car. My neighbor came over and offered me his 1967 Chevy Camaro RS for an unheard of price. It has a complete history and ran and drove when he parked it. We're going to dig it out of the garage, drag it home and get started on the new project. This is going to be nuts it's getting all the dream swap parts again. We're going to build the whole car in two days so it's ready for LS Fest East in September.
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  • @josephbrown9665
    @josephbrown9665 3 роки тому +79

    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
      @WatchJRGo  3 роки тому +64

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

    • @Horazzify
      @Horazzify 3 роки тому +17

      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
      @Horazzify 3 роки тому +7

      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
      @MakinEndsMeet69 3 роки тому +5

      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
      @Cartier_specialist 3 роки тому +27

      @@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
    @Dizz18 3 роки тому +223

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

    • @hojnikb
      @hojnikb 3 роки тому +14

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

    • @actschp1
      @actschp1 3 роки тому +25

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

    • @hojnikb
      @hojnikb 3 роки тому +8

      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
      @actschp1 3 роки тому +10

      @@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
      @hojnikb 3 роки тому +5

      @@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.

  • @bradklingensmith
    @bradklingensmith 3 роки тому +156

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

    • @Hotlog69
      @Hotlog69 3 роки тому +1

      Good thing he didn't.

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 3 роки тому

      Better not or I'm gonna tell amberginie?

    • @dragonbrownies517
      @dragonbrownies517 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @corionh4775
      @corionh4775 3 роки тому

      @Bailey Hatfield Lmao women and poor people got me.

  • @HorsepowerGarageVideos
    @HorsepowerGarageVideos 3 роки тому +84

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

    • @1chish
      @1chish 3 роки тому +2

      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.

  • @ImGdiddy
    @ImGdiddy 3 роки тому +154

    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
      @DjJtown 3 роки тому +5

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

    • @regabernathy6039
      @regabernathy6039 3 роки тому +3

      JR is not known for rational thought.

    • @dcformee123
      @dcformee123 3 роки тому +6

      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
      @Hotlog69 3 роки тому +4

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

    • @dragonbrownies517
      @dragonbrownies517 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @nlemonj
    @nlemonj 3 роки тому +261

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

    • @Cartier_specialist
      @Cartier_specialist 3 роки тому +18

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

    • @nlemonj
      @nlemonj 3 роки тому +16

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

    • @XLordLeamingtonX
      @XLordLeamingtonX 3 роки тому +15

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

    • @RedneckTaZ
      @RedneckTaZ 3 роки тому +4

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

    • @fyshfysh
      @fyshfysh 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @BRED510
    @BRED510 3 роки тому +64

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

  • @TFD1982
    @TFD1982 3 роки тому +59

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

    • @LreibsomeJr
      @LreibsomeJr 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @phenomanII
    @phenomanII 3 роки тому +86

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

    • @GenX...MCMLXV
      @GenX...MCMLXV 3 роки тому +4

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

    • @1chish
      @1chish 3 роки тому +2

      @@GenX...MCMLXV UA-cam 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
      @deliveryguyrx 3 роки тому

      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!

  • @dirty2jz283
    @dirty2jz283 3 роки тому +100

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

  • @InFiD3ViL1
    @InFiD3ViL1 3 роки тому +103

    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
      @hiram1115 3 роки тому +7

      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
      @pablopicaro7649 3 роки тому +6

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

    • @icepop54367
      @icepop54367 3 роки тому +4

      Did you not watch the video? It has rust

    • @InFiD3ViL1
      @InFiD3ViL1 3 роки тому +3

      @@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
      @skinnerhound2660 3 роки тому

      @@InFiD3ViL1 Subframe

  • @jamesemcclure
    @jamesemcclure 3 роки тому +55

    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

  • @richardkafka5625
    @richardkafka5625 3 роки тому +17

    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.

  • @bennyconiglio1928
    @bennyconiglio1928 3 роки тому +94

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

    • @Hotlog69
      @Hotlog69 3 роки тому

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

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 3 роки тому +1

      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
      @Hotlog69 3 роки тому

      @@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
      @Formulabruce 3 роки тому

      @@Hotlog69 YET

  • @sts3427
    @sts3427 3 роки тому +217

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

    • @davidjames2788
      @davidjames2788 3 роки тому +26

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

    • @elitetek7847
      @elitetek7847 3 роки тому +17

      I agree. Keep it original

    • @hellzsniperII
      @hellzsniperII 3 роки тому +3

      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
      @ignorthepain 3 роки тому +7

      Its what you do when your lazy or just stupid.

    • @actschp1
      @actschp1 3 роки тому +3

      @@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.

  • @Matthewwpace
    @Matthewwpace 3 роки тому +52

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

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @matthenderson1658
      @matthenderson1658 3 роки тому

      @@rsprockets7846 350 only available in 1967 in an SS

  • @vernmiller3584
    @vernmiller3584 3 роки тому +36

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

    • @Hotlog69
      @Hotlog69 3 роки тому +3

      Automatic black Camaros are now the holy grail?

    • @reelreeler8778
      @reelreeler8778 3 роки тому

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

    • @ekw555
      @ekw555 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @bruceberry1363
    @bruceberry1363 3 роки тому +164

    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
      @keithbrookshire 3 роки тому +9

      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.

  • @suckafoo99
    @suckafoo99 3 роки тому +275

    If that is numbers matching, you will be swapping out a fortune.

    • @kevins4426
      @kevins4426 3 роки тому +10

      It's sadness

    • @BRED510
      @BRED510 3 роки тому +33

      Normally JR is pretty good, but this is madness if its numbers matching.

    • @ignorthepain
      @ignorthepain 3 роки тому +12

      Orange its a rebuild I don't know if the numbers match. I cried when he said swap.

    • @next2normal
      @next2normal 3 роки тому +11

      How to wreck a classic

    • @bikeman1x11
      @bikeman1x11 3 роки тому +2

      @@next2normal its not worth much in that sahpe - the interior and everything would have to be redone making it just a restomod

  • @hootsmccoy1450
    @hootsmccoy1450 3 роки тому +16

    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.

  • @deanstyles2567
    @deanstyles2567 3 роки тому +21

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

  • @billvanderpol2066
    @billvanderpol2066 3 роки тому +211

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

    • @joshuafuller9898
      @joshuafuller9898 3 роки тому +33

      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
      @davidmaggard2796 3 роки тому +11

      @@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
      @Not-Great-at-Gaming 3 роки тому +5

      @@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
      @Vespastendert 3 роки тому +8

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

    • @Luminaring
      @Luminaring 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @patricksmith9610
    @patricksmith9610 3 роки тому +117

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

    • @Robsav-yx6vi
      @Robsav-yx6vi 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @rwdplz1
    @rwdplz1 3 роки тому +101

    This deserves a proper restoration, not a burnout mobile.

    • @jeepzjken
      @jeepzjken 3 роки тому +2

      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
      @Hotlog69 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @Hotlog69
      @Hotlog69 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @HighSockDavid
      @HighSockDavid 3 роки тому

      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
      @Hotlog69 3 роки тому

      @@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?! 😂

  • @monk43012
    @monk43012 3 роки тому +25

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

    • @kennethclifford1863
      @kennethclifford1863 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @reelreeler8778
      @reelreeler8778 3 роки тому +5

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

    • @davidwildridge8080
      @davidwildridge8080 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @TRyan-op2jo
      @TRyan-op2jo 3 роки тому

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

  • @Not-Great-at-Gaming
    @Not-Great-at-Gaming 3 роки тому +88

    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
      @Not-Great-at-Gaming 3 роки тому +1

      @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
      @Not-Great-at-Gaming 3 роки тому +4

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

    • @Stackali
      @Stackali 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @yungtooli
      @yungtooli 3 роки тому +6

      STACKANE its not beyond saving. definitely worth restoring

    • @Hotlog69
      @Hotlog69 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @13garage._
    @13garage._ 3 роки тому +20

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

  • @Yumscale
    @Yumscale 3 роки тому +18

    Wrong camaro for an ls swap dont ruin that car

  • @volvowagon70
    @volvowagon70 3 роки тому +22

    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
      @Hotlog69 3 роки тому

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

    • @dragonbrownies517
      @dragonbrownies517 3 роки тому

      @@Hotlog69 but how many are left?

    • @Hotlog69
      @Hotlog69 3 роки тому

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

  • @juliangeorge1722
    @juliangeorge1722 3 роки тому +186

    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
      @jamesjames3525 3 роки тому +7

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

    • @ignorthepain
      @ignorthepain 3 роки тому +8

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

    • @bikeman1x11
      @bikeman1x11 3 роки тому

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

    • @juliangeorge1722
      @juliangeorge1722 3 роки тому +4

      @@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
      @juliangeorge1722 3 роки тому +3

      @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.

  • @joshuakerslake4193
    @joshuakerslake4193 3 роки тому +53

    PLEASE DO NOT PUT AN LS IN IT PLEASE DONT

    • @Hotlog69
      @Hotlog69 3 роки тому

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

  • @terrybaptist795
    @terrybaptist795 3 роки тому +25

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

    • @Formulabruce
      @Formulabruce 3 роки тому +1

      to do burnouts without AC... watch him go

  • @jamesreeve1729
    @jamesreeve1729 3 роки тому +30

    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
      @beelmars5400 3 роки тому +4

      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.

  • @aussmash
    @aussmash 3 роки тому +54

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

  • @joshuakerslake4193
    @joshuakerslake4193 3 роки тому +72

    YOUR GOING TO RUIN IT BY PUTTING AN LS IN IT

  • @michaelgiannone2192
    @michaelgiannone2192 3 роки тому +33

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

    • @chevelleranch7481
      @chevelleranch7481 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @tiboleurentop3615
    @tiboleurentop3615 3 роки тому +13

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

  • @Matt-go7ss
    @Matt-go7ss 3 роки тому +61

    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
      @1chish 3 роки тому +4

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

    • @skinnerhound2660
      @skinnerhound2660 3 роки тому +4

      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
      @1chish 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @pinoyplayr
    @pinoyplayr 3 роки тому +47

    D
    Broke my heart that they are not restoring the car

  • @att0987654321
    @att0987654321 3 роки тому +22

    Surely he is joking about engine swapping 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @airenesivad2975
      @airenesivad2975 3 роки тому

      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
      @pacodude78 3 роки тому

      @@airenesivad2975 you're clearly new here.

    • @airenesivad2975
      @airenesivad2975 3 роки тому

      @@pacodude78 new here how ?

  • @Scott_From_Maine
    @Scott_From_Maine 3 роки тому +32

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

  • @Vespastendert
    @Vespastendert 3 роки тому +22

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

  • @restlessjack0042
    @restlessjack0042 3 роки тому +33

    Engine swap? This guy must be joking right?

  • @JohnSmith-lw2bm
    @JohnSmith-lw2bm 3 роки тому +25

    Fix the stupid rolls royce for ghetto burnouts. Duh.

    • @1chish
      @1chish 3 роки тому +2

      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
      @HighSockDavid 3 роки тому

      1chish at least it was in beater shape then mint

  • @conorgreatorex1243
    @conorgreatorex1243 3 роки тому +10

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

  • @randyedwards3633
    @randyedwards3633 3 роки тому +28

    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

  • @davesnothere8859
    @davesnothere8859 3 роки тому +50

    old dude, yelling have you clean the points and cap

    • @MrTimdtoolman1
      @MrTimdtoolman1 3 роки тому

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

    • @reelreeler8778
      @reelreeler8778 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @adrianfreeman7319
      @adrianfreeman7319 3 роки тому

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

    • @airenesivad2975
      @airenesivad2975 3 роки тому

      He doesn't know what points are 🤣

    • @airenesivad2975
      @airenesivad2975 3 роки тому

      He is still looking for the OB2 port 🥴

  • @chriscipres708
    @chriscipres708 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @cjtr83
    @cjtr83 3 роки тому

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

  • @crazyrmj2580
    @crazyrmj2580 3 роки тому +25

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

  • @pjhill772
    @pjhill772 3 роки тому +20

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

  • @robdusher357
    @robdusher357 3 роки тому +12

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

    • @rooty9490
      @rooty9490 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @irishstunter1715
      @irishstunter1715 3 роки тому

      Lockport IL is better

  • @storyracing387
    @storyracing387 3 роки тому +6

    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. 👍

  • @goosegarage78
    @goosegarage78 3 роки тому +63

    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
      @tmmcardle 3 роки тому +7

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

    • @Hotlog69
      @Hotlog69 3 роки тому

      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
      @calvincooley1074 3 роки тому

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

    • @Formulabruce
      @Formulabruce 3 роки тому

      @@tmmcardle so true :)

    • @daveusn1694
      @daveusn1694 3 роки тому

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

  • @peterplaneman
    @peterplaneman 3 роки тому +21

    Keep the original motor

  • @sccarguy8242
    @sccarguy8242 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @71MercuryCoupe
    @71MercuryCoupe 3 роки тому +5

    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
      @reelreeler8778 3 роки тому

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

  • @johnshellenberg2329
    @johnshellenberg2329 3 роки тому +30

    If that's the original engine, keep it tucked away. You won't get much dough for it anyway, so just keep it.

    • @timothypadilla1277
      @timothypadilla1277 3 роки тому +1

      Actually he can probably get a bit of money for it from someone smarter who wants to restore their 67 as original as possible and has a cracked or missing block.

  • @MrBilldo426
    @MrBilldo426 3 роки тому +19

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

  • @johnellis1952
    @johnellis1952 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @davidhollis1117
    @davidhollis1117 3 роки тому +21

    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.

  • @joelbrinkman4614
    @joelbrinkman4614 3 роки тому +19

    Keep it stock

  • @jacoby1234ification
    @jacoby1234ification 3 роки тому +19

    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

  • @ShaneEwing
    @ShaneEwing 3 роки тому +7

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

  • @gregisdivorced
    @gregisdivorced 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @steveright1937
    @steveright1937 3 роки тому +21

    Restore it to original!

  • @joseherrera9743
    @joseherrera9743 3 роки тому +18

    dont swap keep it original

  • @gr8shot4ayankee17
    @gr8shot4ayankee17 3 роки тому +16

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

    • @pablopicaro7649
      @pablopicaro7649 3 роки тому +2

      exactly!

    • @zookster4701
      @zookster4701 3 роки тому +1

      I guess he don't know how!!

    • @reelreeler8778
      @reelreeler8778 3 роки тому

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

    • @TRyan-op2jo
      @TRyan-op2jo 3 роки тому +1

      Or open vent window, or pull kick panel vent.

  • @mis-adventuresinwrenching8795
    @mis-adventuresinwrenching8795 3 роки тому +1

    Normally, I don't try and tell another builder (and UA-cam 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.

  • @johnsterling5489
    @johnsterling5489 3 роки тому +19

    Keep the original engine in it

  • @Aries2G
    @Aries2G 3 роки тому +38

    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
      @yungtooli 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @dave1135
      @dave1135 3 роки тому +4

      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
      @Aries2G 3 роки тому +5

      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
      @dave1135 3 роки тому

      @@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
      @Aries2G 3 роки тому +2

      @@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 UA-cam money out of this amazing vehicle its gonna be gone.

  • @TearingRaven
    @TearingRaven 3 роки тому +2

    Definitely need to see a "Better off Dead" parody with this car.

  • @itsalwaysfriday9766
    @itsalwaysfriday9766 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @elwoodwilliams4604
    @elwoodwilliams4604 3 роки тому +15

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

    • @pablopicaro7649
      @pablopicaro7649 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @MrBilldo426
    @MrBilldo426 3 роки тому +12

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

    • @Hotlog69
      @Hotlog69 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @RickHaile
    @RickHaile День тому

    When I was about 19 in 1978 or so, I found a 67 Z-28 in a field covered with weeds! The way I got it is a friend was going over a overpass, and looked down and saw the roof of the car. At ground level you couldn't see it! I bought it for $300. The intake, carb, and exhaust manifolds were missing. I wish I had known it was a Z-28. They were not badged or marked in any way in 67.

  • @bobwazzuman4275
    @bobwazzuman4275 3 роки тому

    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!

  • @michaelalvarado6333
    @michaelalvarado6333 3 роки тому +118

    Rare headlight option

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  3 роки тому +28

      MY FAVORITE HEADLIGHTS!! ♥️

    • @streettosky5983
      @streettosky5983 3 роки тому +4

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

    • @tommyhijmensen6257
      @tommyhijmensen6257 3 роки тому +31

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

    • @clevelandmaker386
      @clevelandmaker386 3 роки тому +18

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

    • @gregdiamond5355
      @gregdiamond5355 3 роки тому

      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?

  • @gregorycasey7358
    @gregorycasey7358 3 роки тому +15

    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
      @Sonny_V 3 роки тому

      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

  • @MrRayhead00
    @MrRayhead00 3 роки тому

    Awesome! It's going to be fun watching you' all build it up.

  • @iluvfionaleggate
    @iluvfionaleggate 3 роки тому +4

    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!

  • @chrisromanczuk1468
    @chrisromanczuk1468 3 роки тому +22

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

  • @pierceyu4546
    @pierceyu4546 3 роки тому +12

    RESTORE IT!

  • @garyarbogast6703
    @garyarbogast6703 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @generatorjohn4537
    @generatorjohn4537 3 роки тому

    I was in sixth grade when that car was built. Next month turn 64 yrs old. Very nice find.

  • @danhuffman4455
    @danhuffman4455 3 роки тому +26

    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.

  • @mjrc123
    @mjrc123 3 роки тому +144

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

    • @kevins4426
      @kevins4426 3 роки тому +3

      So it's gonna be like hoovies garage?

    • @Warriorz1979
      @Warriorz1979 3 роки тому +2

      Let him live his life the way he wants to.

    • @mjrc123
      @mjrc123 3 роки тому +9

      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
      @jamesjames3525 3 роки тому

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

    • @2013hwcamaro
      @2013hwcamaro 3 роки тому

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

  • @RaimarLunardi
    @RaimarLunardi 3 роки тому +10

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

  • @zackdl
    @zackdl 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @grayfool
    @grayfool 3 роки тому +17

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

    • @actschp1
      @actschp1 3 роки тому +9

      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
      @dave1135 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @reelreeler8778
      @reelreeler8778 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @harrisonhunter7512
    @harrisonhunter7512 3 роки тому +5

    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. 👍👍👍

  • @captain4825
    @captain4825 3 роки тому

    So excited for this! My dad had a 67 SS when he was a teen. Glad you picked this up.

  • @phooesnax
    @phooesnax 3 роки тому +6

    Always wanted first gen. Let’s tear it apart and ruin it.

  • @DocMackGarage
    @DocMackGarage 3 роки тому +10

    It sounds like you will soon have a Camaro collection.

    • @webfreakz
      @webfreakz 3 роки тому

      Should get 2nd and 3rd green 😄

  • @KeepingItKeith
    @KeepingItKeith 3 роки тому +10

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

  • @aaronbensi9723
    @aaronbensi9723 3 роки тому +7

    If that’s a matching numbers car .. restoration is the only way to go..
    You will loose a lot of cash.. not keeping it genuine...
    I nearly did that a few years ago.. but kept mine original...
    Now it’s value has gone up so much..
    Ps.. lf you are going to change things keep the genuine engine and parts..
    You can always put it back together as it was..

    • @matthenderson1658
      @matthenderson1658 3 роки тому

      It's a base Camaro with RS option, the restoration costs more than the finished product. Matching numbers engine really only makes a big difference in performance models.

  • @bpettet86
    @bpettet86 3 роки тому

    YES! Excited to watch where this goes! I’d probably try to keep it original. Looks like you have everything to get there.

  • @peterx213
    @peterx213 3 роки тому +6

    I thought I was watching the movie better off dead lol. You lucky sob. Totally awesome buy!!!

  • @travisjones951
    @travisjones951 3 роки тому +12

    Now please treat it right and don't do any stupid crap to it

  • @kickit59
    @kickit59 3 роки тому

    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!