Finally Painting my IROC!
07-19-2010, 01:50 PM
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Dirty, but outside on her wheels.
07-19-2010, 10:28 PM
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Very nice ! A twin to mine. What was done to the wheels ?
07-21-2010, 12:06 PM
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Hi Chainshot, They were re-machined and refinished by wheel collision in Bath Pa.
07-28-2010, 02:59 PM
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07-28-2010, 03:19 PM
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Looking at the pics of your red IROC makes me ache to get my bodywork done. Soon I hope.
08-16-2010, 09:23 AM
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I just wish she started as good as she looked!
09-03-2010, 09:31 AM
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Just a bump to keep her current!
01-30-2011, 11:50 AM
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My garage is a frozen hell. I look forward to spring when I can work on my car.
01-30-2011, 07:46 PM
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Re: Finally Painting my IROC!
Your IROC looks great! I live about 10 minutes from wheel collision center in Bath, but never delt with them, how was their service? Looks like they do nice work. I've been considering having my old American Racings redone when I repaint my bird.
03-03-2011, 08:35 PM
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Thanks for the replies. Gerrycat, Wheel collision does nice work, fast too. Not cheap but better looking than new.
03-03-2011, 08:59 PM
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03-06-2011, 09:46 PM
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Thanks Brothers, I hope to drive it this year.....
03-07-2011, 08:37 PM
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Very nice car man! That oe red really looks nice when it's fresh, rather than faded & almost pink haha 
03-08-2011, 01:01 AM
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05-11-2011, 02:03 PM
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Got my heads ready to go to the machine shop, should be back in a couple of weeks. I'm stoked.
01-04-2012, 06:05 PM
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The car is all done, I need an alignment and inspection stickers. Just waiting for spring to get here....
01-04-2012, 09:38 PM
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Re: Finally Painting my IROC!
looks great man- same color as mine....my first drive was to get it inspected......told the guy to be very carefulll where he parked it....didn't want any door dings.....so when i picked it up.....no door dings.....unfortunately when the mechanic drove it in the shop he ran the chin into the lift.....two nice holes in the bra....with matching marks underneath.......i was so mad, i just drove it home......just reapainted the chin spoiler about a month ago....looks all good again...
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01-05-2012, 01:48 PM
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When me and my dad restored our 66 Chevelle 396/375 M22 matching #'s car, it took about 3-4 years before it ever hit the road... Congrats on the "new" IROC... I'm in the process of finishing mine. Paint is done, just waiting on the Louvers and Decals...
01-12-2012, 10:31 AM
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Thanks for the replies! I'm dying to drive this car! It's supposed to start snowing tonite. Bummer, that means more salt on the roads. I've just about resigned myself to the fact that it is going no where until spring. My inspection mechanic helped in the engine build part. As he looked over the car he exclaimed "You got a brand new 89!" He did the inspection in my garage but cant sticker or emmission it til it goes to his garage. He got stoked up and is now working on his 1980 Camaro! I plan on trying Autocross with it this coming summer. Thanks again guys and gals.
01-12-2012, 12:36 PM
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Man This thread inspires me. My 87 was originally that same red. Somewhere along the line one of the owners decided they were gonna paint it cherry red. I prefer the original red like yours. Can't wait to get mine looking original again.
@Eagle223usa- I was wondering if you know the answer to this? Since I seen the way your wheels came out I am seriously considering having my wheels redone. My question is since mine have been chromed out can they be redone to look like yours with the gold and all?
@Eagle223usa- I was wondering if you know the answer to this? Since I seen the way your wheels came out I am seriously considering having my wheels redone. My question is since mine have been chromed out can they be redone to look like yours with the gold and all?
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01-12-2012, 02:03 PM
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IB, Give them a call, I'll bet its a yes as they remachine the wheels anyways.
01-18-2012, 12:18 AM
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My buddy the mechanic (his name is Ben) bought a set of 85-87 single line 16" IROC wheels and is doing the refinishing himself. They are looking great! I might try to do my spare set myself and save a grand! He just stripped them then wet sanded with fine sand paper and buffed them with Mothers. They are impressive!
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Nice looking car. I hope mine is that nice when its done.
02-21-2012, 04:21 PM
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Thanks Brother, Just stick with it and I'm sure it will be great!
03-19-2012, 12:42 PM
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Well on Friday, March 16 she became street legal for the first time since I've owned her. Got it aligned and inspected in one day. Me and the Wife put about 100 miles on her this weekend. I ran into a few small issues, small leak in the power steering re routing some wiring but overall she is a success! Being back behind the wheel of a Thirdgen IROC was like slipping into a comfortable pair of jeans. I'll try to post pics but my comp is having a fit with that right now...
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03-19-2012, 12:45 PM
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Pics worked!
03-19-2012, 01:00 PM
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Thanks!
03-19-2012, 11:30 PM
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Great job man. What did you have to do to the engine? What was keeping it from running? Congrats!
03-20-2012, 04:23 AM
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03-20-2012, 09:05 AM
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Really Nice! Now all she needs is a new nose emblem, center cap inserts and fog lights and this car will be ****!!
03-21-2012, 10:41 PM
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And a custom high flow lid! I'm working on getting a spare. I got the emblem and the foglights on!
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03-22-2012, 01:17 AM
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The center cap inserts are already there!
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One year ago, winter was over and I was driving my Camaro... It's like snowing here today. Where is my global warming?
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