I'm in trouble... 92 Z03 Z28 Vert
08-01-2013, 11:36 PM
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Re: I'm in trouble... 92 Z03 Z28 Vert
Shoulda taken it to Landon! 
It does look really great though, even considering the blemishes.
It does look really great though, even considering the blemishes. 
08-02-2013, 11:38 AM
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Car: 91 Z28, 87 SC, 90 IROC, 92 RS
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Re: I'm in trouble... 92 Z03 Z28 Vert
I was wondering if you would pop in and check up on this old girl. You have been there from the start lol. It does look good, and should look even better with the flaws repaired. Supposed to get it back tonight....
08-02-2013, 07:02 PM
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They grow up so fast. It seems like only yesterday you dragged her out from underneath that tree...
08-03-2013, 01:39 AM
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Car: 91 Z28, 87 SC, 90 IROC, 92 RS
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Ok pics...
Got it back this afternoon, and it looks so much better on every panel. There is two small spots that are not perfect, but everything else looks much better.
08-03-2013, 01:45 AM
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Car: 91 Z28, 87 SC, 90 IROC, 92 RS
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Re: I'm in trouble... 92 Z03 Z28 Vert
I'm on Monster energy drink buzz and just finished polishing out my good friend 89 IROC with 5.3LS swap tonight, but even after that I had to start working on my vert even though its late HAHA!!! All these parts staring at me for months... I just had to get them put on
New emblems!!!
New emblems!!!
08-03-2013, 01:48 AM
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Re: I'm in trouble... 92 Z03 Z28 Vert
Couple shots of the IROC and trying to get artsy with the shots... lol
A reflection shot of the wax we used on the IROC... the car is still dusty from its paint being polished, but thought this was pretty good
A reflection shot of the wax we used on the IROC... the car is still dusty from its paint being polished, but thought this was pretty good
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08-03-2013, 01:50 AM
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Oh and for anyone wondering the seat damage looked like...
You can see how dirty it got from the in and out as well... They were car show clean as I showed the car the day before in our MHTG spring meet car show.
You can see how dirty it got from the in and out as well... They were car show clean as I showed the car the day before in our MHTG spring meet car show.
08-03-2013, 10:38 PM
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Re: I'm in trouble... 92 Z03 Z28 Vert
The wheels on the IROC are sick. Love them.
May I suggest you detail and get the taillights looking squeaky clean? They kinda stand out looking all faded next to the brand new paint and emblems.
May I suggest you detail and get the taillights looking squeaky clean? They kinda stand out looking all faded next to the brand new paint and emblems.
08-03-2013, 11:31 PM
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08-04-2013, 05:25 PM
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Re: I'm in trouble... 92 Z03 Z28 Vert
Got the taillights in today.
I was able to put on a couple other small parts I had sitting around waiting for the car, but didn't take any pics. Got a new brake pedal pad, and front ashtray to replace the missing one. I also installed my ACC embroidered Z28 floor mats from my 91, and was a little bummed to see how much a color change the floor mats have made, since I bought them with my ACC carpet kit for the 91. Still look better than the 4th gen mats I had in there.
I was able to put on a couple other small parts I had sitting around waiting for the car, but didn't take any pics. Got a new brake pedal pad, and front ashtray to replace the missing one. I also installed my ACC embroidered Z28 floor mats from my 91, and was a little bummed to see how much a color change the floor mats have made, since I bought them with my ACC carpet kit for the 91. Still look better than the 4th gen mats I had in there.
08-04-2013, 10:36 PM
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Re: I'm in trouble... 92 Z03 Z28 Vert
All came together very nicely the stripes definitely look much better. The paint looks much better now, looks like glass. Very nice!
the stripes definitely look much better. The paint looks much better now, looks like glass. Very nice!
08-05-2013, 11:16 AM
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Re: I'm in trouble... 92 Z03 Z28 Vert
Princess... AKA Thecovergirl, was awesome and had another seat back whipped up the next day and should actually be in my mailbox by the time I get home from work. She was super cool to drop what she was doing to help a customer in need. Can't say enough about her amazing customer service.
08-05-2013, 11:28 AM
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It came back much better. A second round of cut and buff did the trick with helping get that glass look. Its been fun getting all these little pieces I have been saving on the car finally.
08-05-2013, 11:35 AM
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Paint and taillights look much better, it's a far cry from about 6 months ago!
Do you have any plans on what to do next?
Do you have any plans on what to do next?
08-05-2013, 12:05 PM
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08-07-2013, 04:38 PM
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Re: I'm in trouble... 92 Z03 Z28 Vert
Got new brakes on the rear end of it last night and flushed the coolant again today. The coolant was rusty and had debris in it from sitting all those years. I flushed it last year after the intake gaskets, but I started to see some rustyness showing up in the bottle, so had to get it back to right. Gonna polish the glass, mainly the windshield either tonight or tomorrow. Kinda excited to see how this process works as I have never used a glass polish before.
08-07-2013, 04:58 PM
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Re: I'm in trouble... 92 Z03 Z28 Vert
Don't get your hopes up. If the windshield is pitted, replace it. Not that expensive to replace them on these cars.
08-07-2013, 05:18 PM
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08-08-2013, 09:54 AM
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Could you post some before and after pictures? I'd like to see how well that works. Thanks!
08-08-2013, 10:56 AM
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Very nice! I am excited to see results and be sure to post products used....
08-08-2013, 03:27 PM
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Yeah I will. Not sure how available the products are. My buddy is the national glass polishing trainer for Super Glass windows, and he says they developed their own products for this procedure. Only one other person in CO that even does this process. He does cars from all over the country. I had no clue it was that specialized of a process, or he was that good at it. I'm excited. Might have him do the 91 just to polish it up too.
08-11-2013, 07:42 AM
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I hope it all gets worked out for you. In your opinion, what were the pros and cons when deciding to paint the stripes v. applying vinyl repros? Since my project is very similar, I'd value your opinion.
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08-12-2013, 11:25 AM
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I think that I would probably go with putting on vinyl stripes if I were doing it over. Little more original. We did mine in paint cause it already was painted. I could see some advantages of paint as far as polishing/waxing is concerned.
08-12-2013, 09:27 PM
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Re: I'm in trouble... 92 Z03 Z28 Vert
Hard to see but the body doesn't look to bad, Nice find, It was said to be less then 300 of these left out of 1254, Hang on to that baby
08-13-2013, 02:19 AM
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I think painting is the way to go. Much easier to care for the paint and you don't have to worry about replacing again when they start to peel.
08-21-2013, 11:39 AM
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Well I said it last year that I really hoped that I would be able to take both my cars to the Super Chevy show and win in each class... and I DID!!!!
Here are pics of the Z03 at its first real car show
Here are pics of the Z03 at its first real car show
08-21-2013, 01:21 PM
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Brandon, you livin' the 3rd gen Camaro dream. Add an IROC-Z to your stable and you done Son!
08-21-2013, 04:34 PM
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I really am. I honestly want a sport coupe in the worst way, and slam it down ungodly like haha! I'm having a lot of fun with the convertible though.
08-21-2013, 05:25 PM
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Thank you! I just got notice that my 91 was by the editors of Super Chevy magazine to be in their best of the best competition.
If you get a chance (everyone) please vote for a 3rd gen to win!
http://bestofthebest.superchevy.com/2013/
If you get a chance (everyone) please vote for a 3rd gen to win!
http://bestofthebest.superchevy.com/2013/
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Re: I'm in trouble... 92 Z03 Z28 Vert
Thank you! I just got notice that my 91 was by the editors of Super Chevy magazine to be in their best of the best competition.
If you get a chance (everyone) please vote for a 3rd gen to win!
http://bestofthebest.superchevy.com/2013/
If you get a chance (everyone) please vote for a 3rd gen to win!
http://bestofthebest.superchevy.com/2013/
Both cars are incredible to say the least.
08-21-2013, 09:57 PM
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Nice job! Both cars looking fantastic. And you bet ill vote for you!
08-22-2013, 06:03 PM
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Thanks on both. I'm really hoping I can pull out a win on those 1st gens. It would be the first 3rd gen to ever win a regional.
Thanks again!
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Princess THANK YOU so much. I couldn't have done it without your help. You saved my butt and I still intend on making a post in the interior section about how you saved my bacon on that seat back. Appreciate the kind words
Thanks on both. I'm really hoping I can pull out a win on those 1st gens. It would be the first 3rd gen to ever win a regional.
Thanks again!
Thanks on both. I'm really hoping I can pull out a win on those 1st gens. It would be the first 3rd gen to ever win a regional.
Thanks again!
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Re: I'm in trouble... 92 Z03 Z28 Vert
Just finished reading your thread. Great find and great build!! I have a question that I haven't found the answer to yet. I just bought a 91 z vert that's red and my questions lies with the wheels. I see a lot that have the red inserts and mine are not. Is there a place where I can find out if they should b red??? thanks for your help. congrats on the awards
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Just finished reading your thread. Great find and great build!! I have a question that I haven't found the answer to yet. I just bought a 91 z vert that's red and my questions lies with the wheels. I see a lot that have the red inserts and mine are not. Is there a place where I can find out if they should b red??? thanks for your help. congrats on the awards
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Re: I'm in trouble... 92 Z03 Z28 Vert
Thank you! I just got notice that my 91 was by the editors of Super Chevy magazine to be in their best of the best competition.
If you get a chance (everyone) please vote for a 3rd gen to win!
http://bestofthebest.superchevy.com/2013/
If you get a chance (everyone) please vote for a 3rd gen to win!
http://bestofthebest.superchevy.com/2013/
Thank you to each and everyone of you that voted for my 91...
I WON!!!!
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Princess THANK YOU so much. I couldn't have done it without your help. You saved my butt and I still intend on making a post in the interior section about how you saved my bacon on that seat back. Appreciate the kind words
Thanks on both. I'm really hoping I can pull out a win on those 1st gens. It would be the first 3rd gen to ever win a regional.
Thanks again!
Thanks on both. I'm really hoping I can pull out a win on those 1st gens. It would be the first 3rd gen to ever win a regional.
Thanks again!
I voted for you as well. I am glad I could help. I always try to do my best.