'91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
03-31-2011, 12:54 AM
#101
Member
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Culpeper, Va
Posts: 418
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1989 5.7 IROC Dark Red/Blk 92Z28
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: 700R
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, progress on my '91 vert
I was looking in NC, TN, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio
( sorry I can't remember the exact city, but it's a start )
Stone
03-31-2011, 10:28 PM
#102
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Posts: 6,258
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, painted 3/27/11
Semi-finished product. It wasn't bolted down here, we were just fitting the trunk lid back onto the car and wanted to set the spoiler on to see what we're working with. Should be done maybe this weekend. It's looking pretty good though!
04-01-2011, 08:35 AM
#105
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Brick, NJ
Posts: 870
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 91 Trans Am
Engine: 355 TPI
Transmission: Built T-5
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *almost done*
wow that looks awesome....like its supposed to be there.....great job as usual lol
04-05-2011, 10:29 PM
#108
04-05-2011, 10:51 PM
#109
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Posts: 6,258
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *almost done*
Y'all are gonna have to wait a bit longer to see some really good photos. The trunk lid has to be done over from scratch. The fiberglass and bondo started lifting so I'm gonna have someone weld in some metal after I knock out all the body work where the tail light was. 
05-13-2011, 12:52 AM
#111
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Downers Grove, IL
Posts: 516
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 91 Z28 / 04 GTO
Engine: GMPP 350 TPI / LS1
Transmission: WC T5 / T56
Axle/Gears: 3.23 / 3.46
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *almost done*
Update?
05-13-2011, 07:19 AM
#112
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Posts: 6,258
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *almost done*
It should be done this weekend. I had to strip the paint off the trunk because the clear coat turned to crap and we couldn't fix it. I'm buying more paint today and will spray it tomorrow morning.
05-16-2011, 09:53 PM
#113
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Posts: 6,258
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *almost done*
I had to re-epoxy one of the mounting bolts but it's on there and mounted. I'll crank down the last bolt tomorrow. I added two pop rivets to each end of it on the trunk lid too. It looks so awesome.
I'll have it on the ground and hopefully in some good photos later this week. Depends on how long it takes me to wire up my wideband gauge by myself haha
I'll have it on the ground and hopefully in some good photos later this week. Depends on how long it takes me to wire up my wideband gauge by myself haha
05-18-2011, 10:01 PM
#114
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Posts: 6,258
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *almost done*
It's 100% done now, but haven't got it on the ground for pictures yet. 
I found a leak (again) in my clutch master cylinder, although this time it's coming from the fitting on the other side of the firewall, because I forgot to use teflon tape. I'll fix this tomorrow and have pictures ASAP. Or I could make it's debut at thirdgen fest?
I added some pop rivets to the ends on the lips of the trunk lid to add extra security, sure don't want this one flying off after having so many hours in it. I ended up painting the darn thing 3 times before it turned out right.
I found a leak (again) in my clutch master cylinder, although this time it's coming from the fitting on the other side of the firewall, because I forgot to use teflon tape. I'll fix this tomorrow and have pictures ASAP. Or I could make it's debut at thirdgen fest?
I added some pop rivets to the ends on the lips of the trunk lid to add extra security, sure don't want this one flying off after having so many hours in it. I ended up painting the darn thing 3 times before it turned out right.
05-18-2011, 10:08 PM
#115
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Downers Grove, IL
Posts: 516
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 91 Z28 / 04 GTO
Engine: GMPP 350 TPI / LS1
Transmission: WC T5 / T56
Axle/Gears: 3.23 / 3.46
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished*
It looks good. I'll have to check it out at tgf.
05-19-2011, 12:19 AM
#116
05-19-2011, 12:24 AM
#117
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Posts: 6,258
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished*
Me too man... I've been dying to get it off the jack stands for a while now. Woulda been on the ground tonight but of course I have clutch fluid leaking AGAIN. this time it's an easy fix though, so should have it done tomorrow. 
05-19-2011, 09:51 PM
#118
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Posts: 6,258
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished*
These pics will have to do, until next week. I'm headed out of town for the weekend and it was dark out before I got it on the ground... And it is FILTHY DIRTY!
05-22-2011, 05:12 PM
#121
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Posts: 6,258
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished*
Yay for clean car pictures!
05-23-2011, 01:16 AM
#126
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Tacoma, Wa
Posts: 3,109
Likes: 0
Received 25 Likes
on
17 Posts
Car: '91 TA vert
Engine: turboLSx
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
Man I really, really, really...really don't want to say I don't like it but it just looks a bit....off to me. It's just really tall? The craftsmanship is amazing, especially for an in-garage project. I can't commend that enough, dude. I'm seriously impressed. The front quarter shot looks fricken amazing but looking from the back it's a bit bulbous. For some reason I think pictures won't do that spoiler justice for the kind of "presence" it gives the car in person. I would love to see the car in person some day.
EDIT; Actually the profile shot doesn't look bad at all either. It's really just the rear 3/4 and *** shot that look off to me.
EDIT; Actually the profile shot doesn't look bad at all either. It's really just the rear 3/4 and *** shot that look off to me.
05-23-2011, 02:37 AM
#128
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Tacoma, Wa
Posts: 3,109
Likes: 0
Received 25 Likes
on
17 Posts
Car: '91 TA vert
Engine: turboLSx
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
Every time I see your plate it reminds me of the whole Zee vs Zed pronunciation thing.
05-23-2011, 07:23 AM
#129
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Posts: 6,258
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
As for it looking tall, I think because it sits down on the trunk lid while the quarter panel caps raise up higher than the trunk lid, it does give the optical illusion that I made the spoiler taller than stock. However, I didn't add anything to the height of the spoiler, it's exactly as tall as one you'd see on a coupe, you're just not used to seeing it with no huge glass hatch behind it from the rear.
It really has an awesome presence when you see it in person, from the back it says "don't F with me" haha
05-23-2011, 07:36 AM
#130
Supreme Member
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Il
Posts: 11,687
Received 745 Likes
on
505 Posts
Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
Lookin good!
05-23-2011, 10:17 AM
#131
Supreme Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 2,361
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
1 Post
Car: 1984 Trans Am
Engine: LT1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt w/ 4.10 gears
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
That's one bad-*** Z28 you have there! I LOVE the addition of the high-rise spoiler. I always knew one would look good on a vert. The whole package works with the color, spoiler, the wheels and of course the engine. It must be so fun to drive that around with the top down on a beautiful day. I really think your Camaro is my favorite 3rd gen Camaro.
Last edited by JeremyNYR; 05-23-2011 at 10:22 AM.
05-23-2011, 11:35 AM
#132
Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Silicon Valley, CA
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1992 Camaro Z28 Z03 Vert
Engine: 5.7L Vortec TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 Posi
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
Great Job. I've been following this post for a while and you did a awesome job not only performing the work but keeping everyone updated on your progress. Thanks for sharing as I really enjoyed watching the project take shape and seeing the finished product is icing on the cake. Again Great Job.
05-23-2011, 11:48 AM
#133
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Posts: 6,258
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
That's one bad-*** Z28 you have there! I LOVE the addition of the high-rise spoiler. I always knew one would look good on a vert. The whole package works with the color, spoiler, the wheels and of course the engine. It must be so fun to drive that around with the top down on a beautiful day. I really think your Camaro is my favorite 3rd gen Camaro.
It is extremely fun to drive with the top down
05-23-2011, 01:04 PM
#135
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Posts: 6,258
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
Yea I have seen pictures of your car. I never saw a 82-84 Trans Am that I truly thought looked awesome till I saw your photos. It looks great.
05-24-2011, 09:23 AM
#136
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 88 IROC Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: M5
Axle/Gears: 9-bolt 3.45
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
Nick........you got the skills man. Even when the decklid gave you a hard time, you admited it, and stuck with it until it was 100%. Good install and great looks. I hope to see the car in person someday.
05-25-2011, 09:34 AM
#137
Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Syracuse, UT
Posts: 170
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: 1991 Vert Z28
Engine: 305... LS1 waiting to drop in
Transmission: 700-R4... soon 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.08 posi nine bolt
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
That look amazing... I have been wanting to do this to my 'vert ever since I bought it. Do you have a pic of the spoiler throught your rear view mirror? Thats the view I try to always visualize mine when its done. As always you do great work BluZee!
05-25-2011, 01:15 PM
#138
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Posts: 6,258
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
I will get that picture for you tomorrow or Friday. I haven't even looked through the mirror yet.
06-11-2011, 09:22 AM
#139
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: greenville,il
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1988 convert camaro
Engine: 305 edelbrock performer cam,intake
Transmission: 700r4 shift kit,vett servo,3,4 pack
Axle/Gears: stock
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
good job im debating on doing this as well.i got the spoiler just dont know if i would like to go threw the trouble.can you get some close ups of the other way it was done.i was also going to look at if it was poissible to get rid of the sides completely maybe ill get one removed today and look thanks
06-11-2011, 07:24 PM
#140
06-11-2011, 10:41 PM
#141
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Posts: 6,258
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
Yea that would be cool
06-12-2011, 09:15 AM
#143
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Posts: 6,258
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
Thanks, I really appreciate that!
06-12-2011, 07:35 PM
#145
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: greenville,il
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1988 convert camaro
Engine: 305 edelbrock performer cam,intake
Transmission: 700r4 shift kit,vett servo,3,4 pack
Axle/Gears: stock
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
ive learn to watch out for trunk lid not correctly aligned and my left spoiler side had been removed and put back on wrong.its not aligned right its about a 1/4" past the body.so if anybody is doing this check this stuff out before you begin.
06-19-2011, 10:52 PM
#146
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: SOUTHERN CALI
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1986 IROC-Z 5.0
Engine: 305 TUNE PORT
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73?
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
EXCELLENT! FORGET THE REST... MY TURN NOW. IM GONNA BE CHANGING MY DUCK TAIL TO HIGH RISE ON MY 86 IROC THIS WEAK! WISH ME LUCK...
06-19-2011, 11:05 PM
#147
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Posts: 6,258
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
Shouldn't take too much luck, it's a direct bolt-on as long as you drill the holes in the right places. Luckily for you, there's no trimming/hacking involved
06-20-2011, 07:09 AM
#148
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Brick, NJ
Posts: 870
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 91 Trans Am
Engine: 355 TPI
Transmission: Built T-5
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
nick, finished product looks great as always...i could look at pics of your car all day long
07-12-2011, 02:46 AM
#149
Supreme Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 1,975
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Car: 1991 Z28 (sold)
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
I don't like it, I think it was a bad idea. It doesn't flow with the car. I think you should have spray painted it blue and set it on the trunk just to test how it would look. Great craftmanship though. Sorry if this offends you.
07-14-2011, 12:47 PM
#150
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Posts: 6,258
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
Re: '91/'92 highrise Z28 spoiler mod, *Finished, See Post #121!*
It doesn't offend me at all, Dan. I don't do things to my car to get reactions from other people, I do it for myself