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Third Generation F-Body Message Boards - History / Restoration http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard Got a question about Third Gen (1982-1992) Camaro or Firebird history? Where can I find these original parts? What is this option or RPO code? Those questions, answers, and more! en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:41:39 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/images/misc/rss.jpg Third Generation F-Body Message Boards - History / Restoration http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard <![CDATA['87 GTA]]> http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/550197-87-gta.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:08:42 GMT Hi all, I'm new to the board, love what some of you have done to your cars! Really got me exited to get my GTA back on the road. Unfortunately my situation will not allow me to do much work by myself. I live in a townhouse with no garage and no space to park an extra car to work on it. My car is sitting back home in Florida, has been for about 2 years now that I've been up here in Maryland. What I'm wondering is since I will need to have someone else do all the work, how far would ten thousand dollars get me? 15? 20? Its time for me to get a new car and I figure I can spend 30,000 on a new Camero or get the Trans Am back to excellent condition. I'd much rather drive the Trans Am! It has a tired 350 in it with about 150,000 miles. I had a shop replace the original auto tranny with a T5 a few years ago, but I was not impressed with the work and I'm afraid to give the car to someone now to work on it. Anybody know of a good shop in the Tampa Bay area, or Central MD? I'm in the initial planning phase here, just looking for any advice on how to get started.

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]]> History / Restoration SgtRoachUSMC http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/550197-87-gta.html 4 mile iroc for sale!!! $35,000 http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/550115-4-mile-iroc-sale.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:57:47 GMT wow i cant belive this car is for sale, i wish i could buy it:lmao: ...

wow i cant belive this car is for sale, i wish i could buy it:lmao:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb

]]> History / Restoration 1986 iroc z28 http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/550115-4-mile-iroc-sale.html 1LE ----OVERATED?? http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/550106-1le-overated.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:21:42 GMT Hey guys I know this might piss some folks off.... but are the 1LE cars really a big deal?? AC delete? Radio delete...ok??. As far as performance... Hey guys I know this might piss some folks off.... but are the 1LE cars really a big deal?? AC delete? Radio delete...ok??. As far as performance wise yeah i guess u get more power, but most guys on here are upgrading with better parts anyway. As far as the naked eye can see its the same car! So am I just crazy,,, or maybe i wish i had one? LOL ]]> History / Restoration ROCDADDY http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/550106-1le-overated.html help with trim tag? http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/550081-help-trim-tag.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:42:05 GMT Hey guys I'm looking at buying an 84 Z28, it's super clean with 44,000 documented miles but cant find a good source on the trim tag for these cars. The tag is printed as followss.
E 03C FP87 N 154500
59L 59U ENAMEL
648 AR9 CCL
Z28 D80
1 048745 345652
Does anyone have any idea how to decode these. Certain ones are common, such as fp87 Is Z28 sport coupe and N stands for norfolk. I know D80 is a rear spoiler, the paint code is 59 but on the tag its a 2 part and I cant find them. Any help would be awesome ]]> History / Restoration johnritchie30 http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/550081-help-trim-tag.html Which camaro is best for restoring? http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/550072-camaro-best-restoring.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:37:40 GMT What's up guys, i've been gone for a few years but I used to be a member a few years, but the car (90 rs) got totaled and i've owned a truck ever since.

So now im back on the hunt and i'm wanting to restore a 3rd gen! So here's my questions:

What are the best camaros (not firebirds/trans ams) to restore as far as options go (power windows/leather seats, small conveniance items like that)

as far as engines go i'd like (i.e. love!) to get a 350tpi (these started in 87 and were in the iroc-z's and iroc-z28's right?)

Here are the main things im looking for:

power window/locks
no t-tops or convertables
a factory v8 would be nice
ground effect kit would be good, but could always add on myself.

So what looks to be my best option (year and trim) for a restore? Any help is greatly apprececiated guys! Thanks in advance!! ]]> History / Restoration traksta15 http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/550072-camaro-best-restoring.html help my bird? http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/549900-help-my-bird.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:14:32 GMT I FOUND HER IN WEEDS 2FT. HIGHER THAN THE ROOF, AFTER CLEANING YEARS AN YEARS OF MUD,DRIT,WEEDS, GRASS, IT,S WHITE WITH GOLD MARKINGS, STATING:... I FOUND HER IN WEEDS 2FT. HIGHER THAN THE ROOF, AFTER CLEANING YEARS AN YEARS OF MUD,DRIT,WEEDS, GRASS, IT,S WHITE WITH GOLD MARKINGS, STATING: PONTIAC GTX ? PLEASE ANGONE WITH INFO ON THIS FIREBIRD :thanks: DAVE GTX, ]]> History / Restoration dave gtx http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/549900-help-my-bird.html original colour of door striker and door latch bolts http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/549763-original-colour-door-striker.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:46:46 GMT Hi guys, can anyone please tell me the correct colour for the door striker and the door latch bolts? If memory serves me correctly, the door latch... Hi guys, can anyone please tell me the correct colour for the door striker and the door latch bolts?
If memory serves me correctly, the door latch bolts were a semi-black, and I believe the door striker was body colour - actually I'm not too sure about the door striker. (was it natural?)
Anyone know?
TIA,
Andrew:) ]]> History / Restoration kaptinkafeen http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/549763-original-colour-door-striker.html Restore or modify? http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/549748-restore-modify.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:55:10 GMT My dad has an 1986 Z28. 305 TPI. The old man wants to restore it back to stock. But i keep trying to tell him to modify it to make it into a super... My dad has an 1986 Z28. 305 TPI. The old man wants to restore it back to stock. But i keep trying to tell him to modify it to make it into a super sports car so he can have way more fun when drving it. What would be better for the value of the car. Having it modify or keeping it all stock? All opinions will be appreciated. ]]> History / Restoration 86greyz28 http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/549748-restore-modify.html LS Conteur Seat Fabric on eBay http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/549673-ls-conteur-seat-fabric.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:49:41 GMT I found the fabric on eBay at a steal of a price. I have seen it for about $200 per piece, but this person has blue, red and orange for $70!:eek: ... I found the fabric on eBay at a steal of a price. I have seen it for about $200 per piece, but this person has blue, red and orange for $70!:eek: They don't have grey. I wish I could buy the blue, but I have no cash. Good luck to anybody looking for replacements.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/83-84...item1c0deee520

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/83-84...item1c0deee51b

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/83-84...item1c0deee526

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]]> History / Restoration scottmoyer http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/549673-ls-conteur-seat-fabric.html Just picked up my first Iroc. Would like some info http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/549635-just-picked-up-my.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:06:32 GMT Its an '86 TPI auto T-top Black ext., black interior, gold rims and decals. I've googled black irocs and have not found any with black interior. Some with gold wheels but they were all tan interior. I really wanted a Blue one but I'm pretty picky about condition and all the Blue I found within my region of the U.S. were completely dogged out or $10K. I got this car for $1,300. The interior is about 9/10, body panels and or rust 8.5/10, weatherstripping 9/10. It runs like **** at an idle and will die from time to time. I plan on taking it to a mechanic hopefully they will figure it out. I flew in and drove it home(750 miles without breakdown). Miles is 99,000. Any ideas on what this would be worth after I repaint it and how rare it is? ]]> History / Restoration FORD KILLER http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/549635-just-picked-up-my.html confusing pt# issues with pwr/antenna (repeat)... http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/549624-confusing-pt-issues-pwr.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:10:28 GMT This is a repeat post that i posted from the audio section and seeing if i find any help for this situation....if this thread is removed i understand... This is a repeat post that i posted from the audio section and seeing if i find any help for this situation....if this thread is removed i understand i understand....

"okay i've already did a search here and i'm pretty confused from what's going on...

I own a 89 gta and i have decided to repair my power antenna mast since it was broken off a few years ago. (I disconnect the relay to prevent from the motor from continuously running and draining the battery.)

Here's my issue...
after reading several threads about what is the correct part number to get as the replacement, (aka pt# 22038195) I've discovered that this part number only works on vehicles for 82-88 models. However a couple of people mention that this part has also worked on a someone's '89 TTA and a 92 GTA...

The oem gm part number for 89-91 is 22072184 and i haven't been able to find the superseded number for this, nor can i find the part anywhere or even at my local dealership. They say the number is valid but that part has been discontinued. Under the search results i haven't been even able to find this part number as well)

i wish not to purchase the whole assembly (if it's even avaliable)
and the original part number for that complete unit is 22093964....

anywho if there's any help to clarify this i would extremely appreciate it...
I'm willing to spend the money that is needed to get the situation fixed as this is part of my restoration process...." ]]> History / Restoration RockinGTA89 http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/549624-confusing-pt-issues-pwr.html Getting factory sepc sheet http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/549511-getting-factory-sepc-sheet.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:41:49 GMT DOes anyone know where I can get a factory spec sheet for my car? I also live in Vancouver, BC Canada. DOes anyone know where I can get a factory spec sheet for my car?
I also live in Vancouver, BC Canada. ]]> History / Restoration jimwww http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/549511-getting-factory-sepc-sheet.html paint options http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/549475-paint-options.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:36:24 GMT can anyone tell me what paint colors were available on firebirds in 1983 can anyone tell me what paint colors were available on firebirds in 1983 ]]> History / Restoration demon79 http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/549475-paint-options.html 1990 firebird question http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/549465-1990-firebird-question.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:27 GMT So I'm going through craigslist and come across what is said to be a 1990 firebird base model. It's a really nice car but has me puzzled in a few ways. First, the hood, engine, and spoiler are all indicative of the base model and the guy doesn't try to pawn it off as something else, but it has trans am ground effects. As far as I know, there was no option for base models to have these, so I'm assuming someone added them on. Also, the dash says "performance suspension" but I thought that this was only found in formulas. So I e-mailed the guy to ask if he added the ground effects and he gave me the runaround probably because I'm a girl, and tried to convince me that his car is "one of a kind" and that it "came that way that year and that's why it's special". I know that there was a limited production and that they are considered rare but I'm pretty sure that this guy is a lot of bull. Thoughts? ]]> History / Restoration mudlissa http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/549465-1990-firebird-question.html 5th gen camaro changing the Look?! http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/549438-5th-gen-camaro-changing.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:04:20 GMT idk if this is the right place but it kinda seems to have to do with the camaro's history i guess...
Anyways i was just browsing and i came across this:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...d=171119221668

It kinda bothers me that GM is kinda changin the look of the camaro in a way. And let alone to an import/tuner look. And yes i realize its just a proposed design but still...i always thought of camaro's as more of a Bad@$$ car...not some car that some kids gonna turn into a r!cer :eek: and now it seems GM is thinkin like those people...i hope this isnt too big of a deal just thought i'd get this out there and see what you guys thought...it kinda just bothers me inside a little bit...

It literally says in the description that they are going for a modern/tuner look... ]]> History / Restoration IROC_U http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/549438-5th-gen-camaro-changing.html