Who would you suggest?

['70 Z/28 RS]

Rick Nelson. Rick is known for his LS6 restorations but he has done two or three 2nd Gen Camaros too. One of them is detailed on his website.

Completed Mark M's 1970 Camaro - MuscleCar Restoration and Design, Inc.

Restoration of Muscle Cars our specialty

www.musclecarrestorationanddesign.com

Oooh ya, lookin' good on his page...

 

[Patstuff28]

For anyone in Canada or nearby, Legendary Motorcars does some top notch work.

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See examples of award winning classic car restoration projects we are currently working on as well as some completed. Check out the precision workmanship on quality paint, laser straight bodywork, custom panel shaping of aluminum and steel, complete body work, engine rebuilds and more.

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[70COPO]

Depends on what kind of nuts to bolts resto you want. A standard restoration shop job can be accomplished easily enough. Getting a car 100% correct for when it was produced down to the rivets and correct brake shoes is an entirely different level of restoration.

Few do it because of the expense, the knowledge and research needed to do it, and the lack of NOS parts.

If I had to do it today the most cost effective way would be to buy a low mile survivor and restore that car reusing all of the original parts. You would be way upside down in the end as an investment but that method would cut years off your search for the correct parts in the end.

 

[FlaJunkie]

If someone was looking for a restorer, a true restoration expert for the 2nd Gen, someone that could do the job nuts to bolts for a 1970 Z28 who would be the first accomplished expert you would recommend?

Depends on many things.

If you want Legends, go with one of the expert shops listed here. But if you do, I suspect you will need deep pockets and will wait a long time.

If you want a close-enough daily driver, you can find many shops that will do it. Once again, it will cost a lot and you will have to wait.

My opinion is that if you restore to resell, you will never get enough money back on a Legends restoration in most cases.

According to your question, you may have no monetary or timeline restraints. The pro route is for you.

If money isn't the most important thing, but you plan to keep the car forever, like I do, consider doing it yourself.

There are so many more points to make, but your question didn't provide enough detail.

 

[70COPO]

To add into the discussion this: with rare exceptions the appearance of correctness is often the same in a buyers mind as the absolute right part.

I have seen 100% correct restorations bring less money at auction compared to a lesser car that appears correct and is simply tarted up and over restored.

When you sell, - your investment in time to find the exact parts that are perfect for your car are often worth the same as a correct looking part is due to the ignorance of the buyer demographic. Just make sure it is for "you" (your satisfaction) when you do it... don't look at it as an investment if you decide to make the huge toss in time and money to search out the NOS parts that will be needed.

 

[Pixistix44]

Your personal satisfaction with the car and how it drives is a big factor. If you DRIVE the car. If it is on display only then that is another story. If you only have one 2nd gen and you want to drive it. Some of the stock parts will annoy you. Camaro's are like Ducati and Harleys; very few are left stock and for good reason. The level of aftermarket support. The 2nd gen, as a platform, has the most potential for everyday user friendly handling.... ( after performing the necessary mods ). A clean straight body in an attractive color with the right set of wheels will attract a lot of attention. The price for this is far cheaper than a certified nut and bolt resto. They call it Paint Prison for a reason.

 

[2hipZ/28]

Joe's in North Carolina was the first thing that came to my mind when I saw the title of the thread. Then reading the thread the guy up in Canada, Peter Kutt, Legendary Motor Car got mentioned. Both guys are perfectionist, I think Joe is more dialed into Z/28's, while Peter can track down cars to buy.

 

[clm69z28]

I think Rick Nelson has retired. I inquired a while back about restoring my '70 RS Z after seeing what he did with Mark's Camaro. I've also talked to Joey but I don't think he mentioned anywhere near a 10 year wait. Either guy would do a great job.

 

[70lt1z28]

Frank Arone at Arone's restorations in PA is highly regarded with first and second gen Camaro's.

1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Gets Show-Winning Restoration

Frank Arone performed a show-winning restoration to this low-mileage 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28.

www.hotrod.com

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/1970-chevrolet-camaro-z28/#PhotoSwipe1498966987797

 

[PC70]

It honestly depends on what type of restoration you want and how deep your pockets are because there’s no doubt you’ll be way upside down if it’s done correctly