How many of you have owned Camaros? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Rochard · 12-25-2004, 01:37 AM

How many of us have owned Camaros?

I've had two.

One was what I call a 1972 speed racer. I bought the car in high school for $250; It barely ran but was fast. One day while a friend was driving it the engine compartment caught on fire. My friend was able to replace all of the wiring and it ran just like before.

Second one was a 1976 with a three speed. Totaled that one when running a red light in 1988. Ironically, I hit a van that was owned and driven by a man who was married to my former girlfriend.

HAEG · 12-25-2004, 01:41 AM

1967 SS-396 Chevelle 12.20 ET
1978 Malibu Station Wagon w/350 13.38 ET
1969 Camaro w/454 11.55 ET
sold this Camaro an traded 1994 Suburban in for
2003 Mach 1 13.56 ET
all street legal & lots of fun

Cam99 · 12-25-2004, 01:42 AM

1991 Rs

machXLR8 · 12-25-2004, 02:42 AM

2001 Z28 Camaro with the LS1 motor. Sold it as soon as I saw the MACH1 come out........ and glad I did!!! The MACH1 has brought me so much more enjoyment than the Camaro ever did! I will have to admit that the LS1 was a badazz!!!

DanK · 12-25-2004, 02:47 AM

I restored a '69 Camaro 350 SS. Then re-did engine with roller everything, B&M 400, driveshaft, hd yokes, locker rear, moser axles in the 12 bolt. Everything that was available for the car, parts wise, was replaced. It was traded for a WS6 in 2001. The owner of the dealership took it for himself and put it in his museum. You can see it in Elizabethtown, Ky's Swope Chrysler/Dodge. You could eat off the bottom...lol.

FL Mach 1 · 12-25-2004, 03:31 AM

Never had one.

My brother had an 84 2.8L Camaro and my sister had an 89 2.8L T top Camaro. The 84 was an alright car the 89 was a piece of crap.

shake this · 12-25-2004, 04:13 AM

Had the option of a 68 camaro or 04 Mach

Guess what I'm driving?

MachTN · 12-25-2004, 04:30 AM

In 1978, I had a '68 coupe that was my winter rat. I paid $750 for it, drove it thru two winters, then sold it for the same $750. It was an automatic, blue with a white interior. When I first bought it, the engine would jump up and hit the hood. That was particularly dangerous when turning left as the accelerator would get stuck until the engine came down. I took it in to a Chevy dealership to have the motor mounts replaced and was surprised when the they said that the factory had a recall on them and the original owner from 10+ had never brought it in. "Free of Charge" was music to my ears.

It was a fun car to beat around the western side of Michigan back then. My summer car was a '73 MGB-GT, on blocks during those long, snowy months.

Rochard · 12-25-2004, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MachTN

In 1978, I had a '68 coupe that was my winter rat. I paid $750 for it, drove it thru two winters, then sold it for the same $750. It was an automatic, blue with a white interior. When I first bought it, the engine would jump up and hit the hood. That was particularly dangerous when turning left as the accelerator would get stuck until the engine came down. I took it in to a Chevy dealership to have the motor mounts replaced and was surprised when the they said that the factory had a recall on them and the original owner from 10+ had never brought it in. "Free of Charge" was music to my ears.

It was a fun car to beat around the western side of Michigan back then. My summer car was a '73 MGB-GT, on blocks during those long, snowy months.

Isn't it great when you buy a used car, beat on it for a few years, and then sell it for the same price?

kippeg · 12-25-2004, 05:29 AM

'69 SS/396/375 HP Would spank the pants off my mach.......

2k4mach · 12-25-2004, 05:30 AM

nope never owned one, almost bought an 2000 ws6 trans am instead of my 00gt vert.

tim03mach · 12-25-2004, 05:34 AM

1969,1989

Bobs Mach · 12-25-2004, 05:44 AM

69 SS 350 convertible back in high school (mid 70's). Man it was fun. That was then, the Mach is now!

badjoey · 12-25-2004, 06:00 AM

1973---first car so i'm not guilty of anything except paying 300 for a couple gallons of bondo

CY-Mach1 · 12-25-2004, 07:35 AM

None for me.

LUCKYMACH · 12-25-2004, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kippeg

'69 SS/396/375 HP Would spank the pants off my mach.......

Really?
Stock?
What kind of quarter mile times did it run - stock?

grimreefer · 12-25-2004, 08:07 AM

1970.5 here...

PapaTango · 12-25-2004, 08:24 AM

'68 SS 396 that a previous owner upped to a 454. Had the "tick-tock" tach and console rally gauges. later I ended up with another '68 with a 350 ci small block that was stroked to 383ci. a certified torque monster. Each were automatics but had such a power-to-weight advantage that driving either one was an exercise in "aim and punch it". Neither was safe on a wet road.

Regreted selling each of them 15 minutes after the title was transferred. I don't think my wife will put up with me ever getting another one.

Vic229 · 12-25-2004, 08:42 AM

Had a 1989 IROC then I hit a telephone pole. Been driving Mustangs ever since.

gfong · 12-25-2004, 10:47 AM

85 camaro and an 86 IROC. Had the !ROC for the longest time, Went to get another f body found out had to buy used, Looked into a Mustang and bought the Mach1.

JMG680 · 12-25-2004, 10:51 AM

Have not owned on yet, have to wait till 2007 to she if I can Say I never will.

Screaming04 · 12-25-2004, 11:20 AM

95 Z28 LT-1 6spd

bris09 · 12-25-2004, 10:01 PM

None here. Brother had an 85 Z28 (4bbl). It was just as fast as his 89 TA (#100 of 500 Bandit II's). He beat the snot out of both, they didn't care, just begged for more. I wouldn't mind finding a good 78-81 Z28 with 4Spd.

MACH1RAMAIR · 12-25-2004, 11:05 PM

Never, but my daughter wanted one so I signed the loan!!!
Owned a new 1960 corvette for 6 months, a 70 GTO for a year but I drove Ford pick up's the hole time.
Have 3 brothers all own and drive at least 2 Fords each.
Bill

IMACHU04 · 12-26-2004, 12:24 AM

yeah a 94Z with everything built minus the bottom end. one of my good friends i grew up with owns it now, its hard to let something go you put so much time, heart, and money into even if it is just a car. but i bought the Mach before i got rid of it....and now my bike sleeps in its place, gone but not forgotten

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12-25-2004, 01:41 AM	#2
HAEG Heppasketties Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mercer County, NJ Posts: 4,760	1967 SS-396 Chevelle 12.20 ET 1978 Malibu Station Wagon w/350 13.38 ET 1969 Camaro w/454 11.55 ET sold this Camaro an traded 1994 Suburban in for 2003 Mach 1 13.56 ET all street legal & lots of fun __________________ M1R Member #1829 2011 Shelby GT-500 Grabber Blue W/SVT Performance Package Born on Friday, 6-25-2010 Purchased 8-19-2010 2003 Zinc Yellow Auto I/UP (Build #8280 of 9652) Born on Thursday, 7/17/03 Purchased 8-18-2003 first owner Sold 8-19-2010 bought GT500 Purchased again 3-3-2017 fifth owner Purchased for my wife to drive (but she knows I love the car) Last edited by HAEG; 12-25-2004 at 01:43 AM. Reason: Additional Info

12-25-2004, 01:42 AM	#3
Cam99 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Melcroft PA Posts: 471	1991 Rs __________________ 2003 Cobra 2.4 Kenne Bell N20 many mods 1990 LX vert lots of cubes lots of mods lots of fast

12-25-2004, 02:42 AM	#4
machXLR8 Third Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Already Past You Posts: 239	Camarro 2001 Z28 Camaro with the LS1 motor. Sold it as soon as I saw the MACH1 come out........ and glad I did!!! The MACH1 has brought me so much more enjoyment than the Camaro ever did! I will have to admit that the LS1 was a badazz!!! __________________ 40th Anniversary Azure Blue 5 Speed MODS: MagnaFlow "MagnaPack" Cat-Back Bassani X-Pipe w/Hi Flow Cats Bassani Mid-Length Headers SCT Custom Tune - Tuned by Fast Lane Motorsports MRT SmartCAI w/K&N FRPP Aluminum Drive Shaft MGW Shifter and Gripper Knob JLT Oil Drainback/Separator PHP Intake Spacer NGK TR55 FRPP 4:10 Gears 31 Spline Moser & FRPP Cobra POSI Accufab 60MM twin blade TB 17x9 Black Bullitts w/Nitto DRs Grannetelli Connectors

12-25-2004, 02:47 AM	#5
DanK Blessed Hellride Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rineyville, Ky. Posts: 1,968	I restored a '69 Camaro 350 SS. Then re-did engine with roller everything, B&M 400, driveshaft, hd yokes, locker rear, moser axles in the 12 bolt. Everything that was available for the car, parts wise, was replaced. It was traded for a WS6 in 2001. The owner of the dealership took it for himself and put it in his museum. You can see it in Elizabethtown, Ky's Swope Chrysler/Dodge. You could eat off the bottom...lol. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 Build Date: May 12, 2003 Mods: Aircharger, Borla Stinger cat- back, PHP intake spacer

12-25-2004, 01:37 AM	#1
Rochard Guest Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,009	How many of you have owned Camaros? How many of us have owned Camaros? I've had two. One was what I call a 1972 speed racer. I bought the car in high school for $250; It barely ran but was fast. One day while a friend was driving it the engine compartment caught on fire. My friend was able to replace all of the wiring and it ran just like before. Second one was a 1976 with a three speed. Totaled that one when running a red light in 1988. Ironically, I hit a van that was owned and driven by a man who was married to my former girlfriend.

12-25-2004, 03:31 AM	#6
FL Mach 1 Nitrous Lizard Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 1,149	Never had one. My brother had an 84 2.8L Camaro and my sister had an 89 2.8L T top Camaro. The 84 was an alright car the 89 was a piece of crap. __________________ 1965 Mustang Convertible 200 cid 1965 Mustang Fastback 200 cid 1993 Mustang GT Convertible 2003 Azure blue Mach 1 member #13

12-25-2004, 04:13 AM	#7
shake this Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,559	Had the option of a 68 camaro or 04 Mach Guess what I'm driving? __________________ Steeda tri axe shifter MRT H pipe w/Magnaflow cat back exhaust JLT air intake PHP intake spacer Aluminum Driveshaft SLP line-lock 4.10 gears Moser axles welded axle tubes ET Radials Dyno 300whp 318wtq n/a 415whp 515wtq NX 125 shot Someone needs to slap the stupid outa you

12-25-2004, 04:30 AM	#8
MachTN Modify...Tastefully Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Collierville, TN Posts: 296	In 1978, I had a '68 coupe that was my winter rat. I paid $750 for it, drove it thru two winters, then sold it for the same $750. It was an automatic, blue with a white interior. When I first bought it, the engine would jump up and hit the hood. That was particularly dangerous when turning left as the accelerator would get stuck until the engine came down. I took it in to a Chevy dealership to have the motor mounts replaced and was surprised when the they said that the factory had a recall on them and the original owner from 10+ had never brought it in. "Free of Charge" was music to my ears. It was a fun car to beat around the western side of Michigan back then. My summer car was a '73 MGB-GT, on blocks during those long, snowy months. __________________ '03 Torch Red 5sp, born on 4/22/03. UIP K & N Air Charger, Blue Thunder shifter. 18" Black Deep Dish Bullet Wheels with Yokohamas; 265/35 front, 295/35 rear. Bassani exhaust; Mid-length headers, X w/cats mid-pipe, Cat-back. Eibach Pro Sport Springs, UPR C&C plates, Kenny Brown Subframe Kit, Lower Brace, Rear Shock Tower Brace, SCT chip, Red MRT Knob Dyno'd on 4/2/05 W/chip tune: 314.9 rwhp (SAE) 336.4 rwtq (SAE) Traded 12/26/07 on a Lincoln MKZ...adios and thanks!

12-25-2004, 05:29 AM	#10
kippeg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Milford, Connecticut Posts: 28	'69 SS/396/375 HP Would spank the pants off my mach....... __________________ '04 black Mach 1 1" shaker extension magnaflow exhaust K&N filter billet fuel door Roush trunk lid tool box 14" shorty antenna billet dash knob set Ford OEM carbon shift knob

12-25-2004, 05:30 AM	#11
2k4mach LuLz Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 19,294	nope never owned one, almost bought an 2000 ws6 trans am instead of my 00gt vert. __________________ 11 Sterling gray GT500 coupe 08 Silver Z06 1058rwhp/1073rwt @ 15psi 14 Silver Q50S Vortech blown 04 DSG Mach 1 (stolen) 03 OW Mach 1 (sitting in a field rotting away)

12-25-2004, 05:34 AM	#12
tim03mach Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: middlefield,ct Posts: 233	1969,1989 __________________ 2003 torch red, built 6/17/03

12-25-2004, 05:44 AM	#13
Bobs Mach Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AZ Posts: 52	69 SS 350 convertible back in high school (mid 70's). Man it was fun. That was then, the Mach is now!

12-25-2004, 06:00 AM	#14
badjoey former mach1 owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: bradford,pa Posts: 2,495	1973---first car so i'm not guilty of anything except paying 300 for a couple gallons of bondo

12-25-2004, 07:35 AM	#15
CY-Mach1 Driving Mach 1 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Alabama Posts: 311	None for me. __________________ John Mar 04 SAE: 277rwhp/299rwtq w/ flows welded in 13.361 @ 104.73 Oct 04 SAE: 287rwhp/307rwtq w/ weld-in flows, K&N, and Predator Feb 05 SAE: 306rwhp/328rwtq w/ catted x, weld-in flows, K&N, and RWTD Tune

12-25-2004, 08:07 AM	#17
grimreefer U.S. Merchant Marine Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Titusville, FL... currently: San Diego Posts: 2,438	1970.5 here... __________________ '08 BGM TBSS (3SS/2WD) - Bone Stock

12-25-2004, 08:24 AM	#18
PapaTango Flyin' Under the Radar Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southern Pines, North Carolina Posts: 320	'68 SS 396 that a previous owner upped to a 454. Had the "tick-tock" tach and console rally gauges. later I ended up with another '68 with a 350 ci small block that was stroked to 383ci. a certified torque monster. Each were automatics but had such a power-to-weight advantage that driving either one was an exercise in "aim and punch it". Neither was safe on a wet road. Regreted selling each of them 15 minutes after the title was transferred. I don't think my wife will put up with me ever getting another one. __________________ 03 Mustang MACH 1 Mods: MAF Screen & Air Silencer Delete K&N Air Filter Flowmaster "American Thunder" Exhaust System Magnaflow X-Pipe w/ Cats FRPP 4.10 Gears BBK Progressive Rate Lowering Springs Diablo Predator Performace Tuning PHP Intake Spacer IAC Restrictor Plate (Thanks to Mach1Canuck!) UPR "Blue Thunder" Shifter w/Billet stick Valentine Radar Detector XM "Roady2" Satellite Radio Lots of Zaino! "Traffic lights set at 35 mph are also set at 70 mph!"

12-25-2004, 08:42 AM	#19
Vic229 1 Bad A$$ Blue Mach 1 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange, California Posts: 1,262	Had a 1989 IROC then I hit a telephone pole. Been driving Mustangs ever since. __________________ 03 Azure Blue Mach 1 Intercooled KB 1.7 / VT Block / FR500 Cam Kit / Promotion 3650 / AND OTHER GO FAST GOODIES 450 HP / 400 TQ at 8psi Corner Carver Not A Drag Queen

12-25-2004, 10:47 AM	#20
gfong Greg Fonger Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,416	85 camaro and an 86 IROC. Had the !ROC for the longest time, Went to get another f body found out had to buy used, Looked into a Mustang and bought the Mach1.

12-25-2004, 10:51 AM	#21
JMG680 48 Days and A Wake Up! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kandahar Posts: 168	Have not owned on yet, have to wait till 2007 to she if I can Say I never will. __________________ www.Lonestarstangs.com If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a Veteran!

12-25-2004, 11:20 AM	#22
Screaming04 old timer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 1,889	95 Z28 LT-1 6spd __________________ Sold: Screaming Yellow Intercooled 2.1 KB 5speed Mach 1 running a measly 8psi

12-25-2004, 10:01 PM	#23
bris09 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Middletown, PA Posts: 3,992	None here. Brother had an 85 Z28 (4bbl). It was just as fast as his 89 TA (#100 of 500 Bandit II's). He beat the snot out of both, they didn't care, just begged for more. I wouldn't mind finding a good 78-81 Z28 with 4Spd.

12-25-2004, 11:05 PM	#24
MACH1RAMAIR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Quarryville PA Posts: 713	Never, but my daughter wanted one so I signed the loan!!! Owned a new 1960 corvette for 6 months, a 70 GTO for a year but I drove Ford pick up's the hole time. Have 3 brothers all own and drive at least 2 Fords each. Bill __________________ 2004 Comp Orange/auto/Iup born; 10/06/2003- #328 of 7182 & 1 of 1039 Comp Orange vin; 1FAFP42R14F134291 Mods; catted MRT H pipe, Magnaflow catback, C&L cai tube, PHP spacer, UPR upper/lower control arms, 35 % tint, Alum. drive shaft, AUBURN posi, Moser 31 spline axles, Richmond 410 ring & pinion, NT05R 275/40/17 drag radials, Diablo tuned, Dyno tuned by Johnny Lightning Dynoed at; 270 Hp 302 torque. 9/26/07 13.07 / 106.00 MPH BFG's 6/08 12.97et / 107mph 5/12/2010 13.00 et

12-26-2004, 12:24 AM	#25
IMACHU04 NOBODY POOPS ON MY MACH Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bradford, Pennsylvania Posts: 388	yeah a 94Z with everything built minus the bottom end. one of my good friends i grew up with owns it now, its hard to let something go you put so much time, heart, and money into even if it is just a car. but i bought the Mach before i got rid of it....and now my bike sleeps in its place, gone but not forgotten __________________ 2006 Lincoln LS Sport V-8 TOTALLED 2006 Ford F-150 FX4 4x4 fully loaded 22" HALO wheels, headlight black outs TRADED IN 2003 Kawasaki ZX6-R 1 of 1500 sold to public SOLD 2003 SVT Cobra 10th Anniversary, Black, MagnaFlow Cat-back, BBK CAI 391.6 RWHP / 389.6 RWTQ ET 12.57 @ 112.77 mph SOLD 2004 Mach 1 Comp. Orange, 5spd, IUP, Full SLP exhaust, Vortech FED462 rwhp / 417 rwtq SOLD

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