Project Bonemaro: A 1979 Camaro Build for Cheap – Part 1
by Christopher Christopher
Published in engineswapdepot.com
Tony and Lucky began a new project called Bonemaro in Hot Rod Garage episode 37. The series will follow the guys as they build a decent Hot Rod as cheap as possible. The project starts with a 1979 Camaro they purchased for $800 and a 5.3 L iron-block LM7 from a 2002 Avalanche for $1,180. At the end of the video the Camaro is left without an exhaust and told to stay tuned. It is easy to assume the car will be getting a turbo system in the next episode.
I have included the full price list below which is seen at 25:56 in the video.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Total Cost | $4942 |
| 1979 Camaro | $800 |
| 5.3 L LM7 V8 | $1180 |
| Windshield | $200 |
| Modified TH400 | $750 |
| Hooker #12621HKR Engine Mounts | $116 |
| Lokar TC-1000LS1 Throttle Cable | $59 |
| Advanced Adapters #712500A4 LSx to TH400 | $166 |
| Bosch #580254044 Fuel Pump | $100 |
| Fuel Pump Fittings | $65 |
| Fuel Rail Fittings | $30 |
| Replacement Engine Mounts | $20 |
| 3M Window Weld | $20 |
| Transmission Mount | $30 |
| Miscellaneous Hardware | $17 |
| Dorman #620118 Electric Fan | $75 |
| Fuel Tank Repair | $140 |
| B&M Holeshot Torque Converter Used | $100 |
| Fuel Filter | $8 |
| Hose Clamps and Caps | $9 |
| Battery | $138 |
| 2002 Camaro Radiator | $105 |
| 12' Fuel Hose | $42 |
| Transmission Fittings | $12 |
| Transmission Cooler | $32 |
| Spectre Transmission Dipstick | $16 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | $65 |
| Power Steering Fluid | $8 |
| ECU Unlock | $181 |
| Driveshaft | $458 |
Source: Hot Rod Garage