My restoration project....1985 Iroc
03-06-2012, 04:59 PM
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Car: 1985 Iroc-Z
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My restoration project....1985 Iroc
My first car was an 86 sport coupe, so I have a soft spot for third gens. That is why I decided to build another one, only as an adult with money and skill! I anticipate this project taking me several years due to having a family (they take priority for my time and money). Well here is my progress so far.
03-06-2012, 05:03 PM
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Progress..
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Re: My restoration project....1985 Iroc
So did some idiot actually spray bomb and/or roll an original Yellow IROC black? Say it ain't so.
EDIT: I really shouldn't have put it that way. I don't know the cars prior history etc... But I hope someone didn't "paint" that black stuff over a Yellow IROC in decent condition!
EDIT: I really shouldn't have put it that way. I don't know the cars prior history etc... But I hope someone didn't "paint" that black stuff over a Yellow IROC in decent condition!
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03-06-2012, 05:49 PM
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...yes they did.....however I started painting it white, but have been contemplating starting over and painting it the factory yellow.
03-07-2012, 07:18 AM
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Re: My restoration project....1985 Iroc
I think original yellow 1985 IROC's are pretty rare but I would do what ever I wanted if it was my car. As soon as I finish my daughters 89 RS Vert (picking it up from the paint shop Friday) I will be looking for a project for me. I'm going to build MY car to MY tastes just like I think everyone should (unless you're going to do something stupid 
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I vote go for the factory yellow. It's a rare color and it'll look great with the black LS Conteur interior you have. Good luck with the build!
03-07-2012, 09:31 AM
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Looks like you've done a lot of work on it already. I'm looking forward to following your thread
If I get a vote (which I know I don't) I'd go for the yellow but as it has already been said, It's your car, make yourself happy.
If I get a vote (which I know I don't) I'd go for the yellow but as it has already been said, It's your car, make yourself happy.
03-08-2012, 11:04 AM
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Good luck Brother! I just have to chime in and say the Yellow IROCS were incredibly sharp and eye catching.... But it's your car!
03-08-2012, 06:00 PM
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I really like the yellow too, and all I have painted so far is the engine bay. It would really only take me a weekend to have the color changed. My current plan is to paint it white with metallic blue heritage stripes. But now I am second guessing. I really like the look of the yellow Iroc and I really enjoy the look of nice original restorations. I guess I have some serious contemplation to do before I continue with more painting. I won't get to work on it for at least another month and a half or so because I am leaving active duty Army and moving back to PA. That is where the car is currently so maybe I will have my mind made up by the time I get back up there!
03-08-2012, 06:06 PM
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i say go with the yellow, it is a real head turner since it is a rare color on all vehicles
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I really like the yellow too, and all I have painted so far is the engine bay. It would really only take me a weekend to have the color changed. My current plan is to paint it white with metallic blue heritage stripes. But now I am second guessing. I really like the look of the yellow Iroc and I really enjoy the look of nice original restorations. I guess I have some serious contemplation to do before I continue with more painting. I won't get to work on it for at least another month and a half or so because I am leaving active duty Army and moving back to PA. That is where the car is currently so maybe I will have my mind made up by the time I get back up there!
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