Twin Chilly Chevy Camaro Barn Finds Need More Than A Thaw

Key Takeaways

• These 1967 and 1968 Chevrolet Camaros were left abandoned for 18 months on a farm.
• The 1967 Camaro is in better condition and more original compared to the heavily modified 1968 Camaro.
• There are enough new parts to reassemble both cars, but the 1968 Camaro’s condition and previous work done on it is questionable.

The last place anyone expects to find a pair of classic muscle cars is under a foot of snow, but what if they were simply forgotten? Dan of the DD Speed Shop YouTube channel tries to get through the snow to inspect the condition of a pair of Chevrolet Camaro non-runners as he tries to figure out what to do with them. The cars were left on a farm that Dan uses to store some of his old and forgotten projects, but he seems determined to make something out of these classic cars.

The good news is that these Camaros are not in terrible shape compared to other barn finds in warmer climates. While Dan had initially planned to go over these project cars before the snow set in, they ended up sitting for 18 months. So, let’s find out what state they’re in and what he has planned for them next.

Dan Has No Idea About The Condition Of Both Cars

Performance Specs

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Dan explained that the pair of Chevrolet Camaros weren’t cheap, and they were spread 10 hours apart despite being a package deal, so a lot of money went into transporting them. The first car was a 1967 Camaro, which stood next to a 1968 Camaro with many missing body panels and doors.

According to Dan, the plan is to start working on the pair within the next few weeks. Dan explains that the 1968 Camaro was bought from a guy who planned to build it for his son as a gift for graduating from high school, but he eventually found one that was more complete.

The 1967 Camaro seems to be in stock condition, but it’s also jammed with spare parts, making it very difficult to accurately assess the condition of the interior. Dan states that the car is mostly complete, but there’s no glass and there are a handful of parts that are missing or need to be replaced. There are also signs that the car was being driven and at some point there was some work done to it. Nevertheless, Dan had no idea if there was a motor in the car or if it was a rolling chassis.

The 1968 Camaro Has A Large Hole In The Floor

• After removing the hood, he found a rusted small block engine that had no chance of running.
• This chassis also has a power steering unit and manual drum brakes.
• Overall, the 1967 Camaro seemed to have decent subframe mounts, but it doesn’t seem like anyone did any work on the car, which is one of the reasons for the rust.
• Like the 1968 Camaro, this car was filled with parts, but the major issue was the gaping hole in the floor near the pedals.

After pulling more parts from the car, Dan found a new fender, but it also had a very bad smell which was a sign that something was living in it. The quarter panels have also rotted away, which means that they will need to be cut out and replaced with new quarter panels. Dan also found glass at the back of the car, along with some taillights and bumpers.

There Are Enough Parts To Reassemble Both Cars

According to Dan, a lot of work was done on the 1968 Camaro, as it had a rebuilt front-end and new brakes. The entire subframe is also brand new, with clear signs of repairs done to the floor pan. Before Dan could inspect the rest of the interior, all the spare parts, which include fenders and other body panels, had to be removed as they were crammed inside the car. The fenders inside the 1968 Camaro are brand new, but it has a steel hood that needs to be replaced.

Dan states that he has more than enough parts to put both cars back together, but he doesn’t know what he needs to get both cars done completely. The 1968 Camaro had new rear quarters installed; however, the rear deck lid had started to rot because of the snow. There are more parts in the trunk, but they’re hard to identify. Unfortunately, this car was sandblasted down to bare metal, which means that it didn’t have much protection from the snow.

Key Takeaways

• The 1968 Camaro is in reasonably good condition other than the cold weather.
• There’s no engine or key.
• There have been a few repairs done to the body.

There Are A Handful Of New Parts For The 1968 Camaro

Key Takeaways

• The 1968 Camaro had some work done on it at some point.
• The key is in the ignition, but it seems stuck in place.
• Dan plans to take everything light and easy to transport.

The 1968 Camaro had a handful of brand-new panels that were stuffed into the interior. According to Dan, the 1967 and 1968 Camaros are similar, but the 1967 has wing windows and the 1968 has marker lights. Dan also found a complete door inside the Camaro, which he claimed had glass in it, but it was in very bad shape. Once inside the car, Dan explains that the floor was repaired as he points out the welded seam.

Most of the dashboard in the 1968 Camaro body is still in decent condition, but the key that was found in the ignition won’t turn. After moving a few things around, Dan explained his plan to take everything light and easy to transport. When looking at the 1968 Camaro, it’s clear that most of the parts are still brand-new and were painted at some point.

There’s No Way Of Telling What Was Done To The 1968 Camaro

Chevy Camaro Key Takeaways

• The 1967 Camaro is the better option since it is in a more original state.
• It would be a gamble trying to fix the 1968 Camaro.
• There’s no way to determine the quality of the work done on the 1968 Camaro.

According to Dan, if he had to choose between the two cars, he would choose the 1967 Camaro because the 1968 had too much work done to it, and he had no idea what they did. This was somebody’s vision and there’s no telling if and where they cut corners. He also explained that he would need to assemble the 1967 Camaro before he’d be able to do any work on it.

Pricing

(data provided by Classic.com and J.D. Power)

Another important factor to consider is that there’s no way of telling if there are any available parts for it, whereas the 1967 Camaro is a complete car, and he knows what it needs. This is usually the case when buying a project car, as the buyer rarely knows what they’re getting, and it could easily end up costing more than the value of the car to repair it.

Sources: DD Speed Shop, GM, Automobile Catalog, Classic.com, J.D. Power