Dodgeismo

Hey there! I'm 44, in Thunder Bay, Ontario,CANADA... and I'm just about to start a new 1985 Z-28 project. (check out project car pics. on my site here: Dodgeismo . I am also a new member, mechanically inclined, do my own body work and paint (jack of all trades) probably just like you are. Besides...don't matter how old you are,.. it's how old you feel! When your working on your machine, you're always 18 my man...but remember,...even thogh we have decades of refined automotive experience under our belts, don't have to flaunt it!...keep em stock..(or at least close to it..) ENJOY IT! . Dodgeismo(I used to be Chevyismo,..but they took it away...?)

Dodgeismo

Sweet looking ride! ...

Dodgeismo

*GASP*...FEMALE!...should have guessed where your car axle/gear description says "dunno?"....Butt!,...i'm guessing ya'll got a pretty nice rear end on that there thing o yours...ha.ha.ha...

1Aauto

I'm 35

Dodgeismo

Hey Tony, one question...where is Pepperell located? Just got my project home and will be looking for a good parts supplier, (on top of where I deal now). The car's not in that bad shape.., but i'm looking to strip it down, change to a 4th gen seating arrangement, ext.: frame connectors, new suspension, ployUr.. bushings, new rubber(re-doing iroc rims), exhaust(custom after frame connectors installed),...etc. etc. etc.. get where I'm coming from? anyway,..I'm in Thunder bay, Ont. Canada. Ismo(Finlander name, if curious...)

1Aauto

Hey bud, we're in a town called Pepperell Mass about 8HRS from the Canadian border.

Dodgeismo

Wow!...so,... I should maybe find something a little bit closer to home then. But,..I do order / have ordered parts from the states, re: Summit, JC whitney(my '74 Cutlass carpet), do you have web site showing your stuff and do you carry the almost dicontinued 1LE 12" brake system everyone is talking about on TGO?

1Aauto

I'll PM yah,don't want to hijack the thread.

kevmann

I am 38 and I have had a lot of cars. I used to have a 76 TA but I never owned a Camaro until just recently. I always thought the 3rd gens were over rated because when I was in high school back in the eighties, it seemed everyone had one. However, there is something about mine I just like. Its definately not a show car but I like it. And now parts are pretty easy to get but you don't see quite as many on the road as you used to. I will enjoy fixing mine up.

Dodgeismo

I know what you mean...I went to high school in the early eighties, and everyone had one. That's why I never got 1,...I went a different route, 1974 monte Carlo, 1974 Olds Cutlass "S"(350 Rocket), 1971 Lemans Sprt Coupe, 4x4 trucks, dirt bikes(1982Suzuki RM 125 & 1986 250). But I always admired thier lines/looks, and wanted, one day to get one. Well,...now I'm 44 yrs. old/young, and have restored/built 24 vehicles I've kept /drove myself through the years, and my dream has now been realized...I woke up at 5:30 this morning and looked out the window and saw my new Z sitting there...Ismiled like a kid!, made my morning coffee, went out & checked it over for the next 5 hours!...my wife isn't too happy, but..@%#* her,...I am!. ..(p.s. I did have a n '87 Camaro for 8 days 3 yrs. ago,..but it was too rusty...let it go for $300.

Dodgeismo

nice transformation! ...I just got my '85 Z project home yesterday,..hope it comes out as good. gl, Ismo.

ttoplover

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I am 50... It is good to see that these cars and the hobby covers all genders, ages, etc

JJx91camaro

20 here

UNCLE TOM

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DAMN , never thought this thread would go this far . i think i am the oldest active gearhead on TGO . i still do all my own wrenching , installed a magnaflow cat back a short time ago . installed a new grant steering in place of trashed air bag one . looking at my new hedman hedders right now , waiting for 17478 Y pipe to arrive for them . on my third 3rd gen right now . will be doing MSD ign stuff and roller tips next . then new paint , and on the 19th of this month i will be 70 yrs. old . thats right the big SEVEN OHH . to anyone who says B/S , all active members of GULF COAST 3RD GENS can and will back me up & verify . many have seen me at work , slow but steady . i do all my own wrenching ( except welding , my nephews son is an expert welder ) and i pride myself on that . love to see the young people who are involved & know how to bend a wrench or want to learn . keep on young ones ( i don't care for your music , but as i recall my parents didn't care for mine ) , hot rodding should/will not die . we all love the same thing . cool cars , cold beer , younger women , life is still good .

kevmann

LOL That is funny. Uncle Tom, I have read many posts on here and you are well liked. Keep on rockin man.

Dodgeismo

I'm just a "junior" member who's learning the ropes on this forum, but I think all you guys are great, and am very much enjoying reading all the vast info available. Wonder if I could do my whole build project with strictly info I get from TGO ?...I believe I CAN! Thanks to everyone in advance, and I'm looking forward to a long term stay here at 3rd Gen.

HCR13

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22 going on 23 here. I too am just impressed at the grand variety of demographics and ages... Specially you, UNCLE TOM, I salute you!

86WS6

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To UNCLE TOM, You Rock! Keep on showing em how it's done, and then write a book to tell the rest of us to keep on lovin life at 70. Maybe 70 is the new 50? I am 17 years behind you. You have my attention and respect. Charles

82 S/E WS6

45 going on 25...

houston_boss

i'm 15, just got a 86 iroc-z, and gonna work on it til i get my license.
just minor stuff.
man, i love that car.

Dodgeismo

Welcome!...I'm 44, but I look & feel 24!..so my wife says. I just got my new project as well, '85 Z-28 SC w/Iroc Z PKG. Keep on working on your project and post some pics,..good luck.

mudlissa

21 here, and I'm a girl. Have had my car since I was 17.

Dodgeismo

Hello I'm 44, I'm in the middle of trying to rewire everything under the hood and almost got it to start 2 days ago..... last owner really did me a huge favor by butchering the wires. ***** [I finally Got it started last night, I guess wiring is just 1 of the things us 3rd gen gear heads have to know.. on top of mechanics, bodywork, welding... we are "jacks of all trades" people, I've been working with cars since I was 12, back in 1977! , my dad is a heavy duty, class "A" mechanic/ welder, *(retired now, he just turned 79 in April)*, who also did bodywork and was/ IS truly... a "jack-of-all-trades" guy..."happy fathers day to all the gearhead dads out there" !!!.

DeanJ

Keep getti'n at it Uncle Tom. Your story is truly inspiring. I also do all of my own work including fab/ welding. Been shop foreman in a race car shop for 24 years. No paint work for me though. Leave that to those experts. By the way, I am 48 going on 12! So the wife says. Later, Dean!!

AC

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33 here and have been into 3rd gens since I was 18. I registered for this site about 14 years ago and dropped off the map for a few years and then I've been back for 8 or so. Great people, LOTS of knowledge especially from the older crowd (do I qualify for that yet? LOL).

89-bird

I'm 29 and love all gens of f-bodys but my current '89 Firebird is a great car . I've owned to many cars to list but I would never get rid of my '89. I to have worked on cars actively since I was 8yrs old IIRC .

randyz91

Wow. I just came across this thread, fantastic! I'm 54 and am in love with my 91 Z28. I still do all my own work, and I just cannot leave well enough alone. We also own a 61 Impala bubble top, 57 Pontiac Chiefton, 84 Dodge shortbox standard cab. a 79 chevy stepside shortbox, and 2004 silverado standard cab shortbox. I always have something to work on and keep me young. randy

tom86iroc

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39 here had this car since i was 21 tore this whole car apart since then lol

Schwinny

17

I got my firebird 2 months ago. :P

wesrams1

im 16, ive had my car for alomost a year now and i spend every waking moment of every day working on it

samiam91RS

wait till you have to get a job one day.... becomes hard to make time, SO. enjoy while you can.

iroc a 86 berli

lmao!!!!

Dodgeismo

Well Uncle Tom,...YOU MADE IT!!! HAPPY BELATED, (by 3 days), "BIRTHDAY"! I hope I'm still turning wrenches on my third gen when I hit the big "70". Keep up the good work, and keep turning them wrenches.

Irocz28NCHS

18 now and got my car as a graduation present from my dad who lives in arizona and he shipped it up to me knowing my love for third gens. since then (january of 09) i have repainted the car myself and done a few replacements and small mods. love my car! and plan on keeping it moving for the rest of my life.

86WS6

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This tread is both hopeful and enlightning. Not only do we have great older people like Uncle Tom to inspire us, but we also have lots of young folks and even a few of the ladies involved in this hobby. That's inspiring also. If the hobby is to remain strong we need a constant influx of new blood. My 17 year-old nephew drives an Eclispe complete with a fart can and body kit. He's a good kid, but he and his friends are all ricers. This is a disturbing trend, but one to be expected, as so many 30 to 40 yearolds are import zombies. Some of the young ones were bound to fall into that trap! It's encouraging to see some teenagers and 20 somethings who are interested in American Muscle cars, especilly Thirdgen's. Thirdgen's play an important role for the muscle car hobby, as they provide a large number of affordable muscle cars for all of us. Everyone can't afford to own a 69 Camaro Super Sport.

Dodgeismo

Nice work! .. just gave you ***** on Car Domain. I can't wait to do mine up, I just got it running 2 nights ago...tear down next and full resto. ...Keep on work'in on your ride, it looks great.

86WS6

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The little fellow in my signature pic is one of my grandsons. He will be four in August, and is already a Thirdgener. When he visits us, the first thing he has to do is go find the "blue car" say hi to it, and give it a hug. When he and his baby brother are older, we will do a grandson/father/grandfather thirdgen project. I can't wait!

Irocz28NCHS

thanks dodgeismo. btw good luck with ur resto. im very proud of how my paint turned out i spent a good amount of time on it and made the body completely straight.

Blackknight

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24 and on my 2nd 3rd Gen. Plus I have an '00 Chevy Blazer LT. (Big deal over here in Switzerland to own 2 American cars )

firebird904

17 got my 3rd gen when i was 15 been working on it ever since

V6Beast

im 17 i got my camaro on 4/1/2009 its been fun working on it untill the engine blew a rod through the block on 7/11/09 but im not giving up on it so easy

Convoy25

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im 19, had my 84 since i was 17.

i've never been so broke.

and i love it

86NiteRider

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52...and yes 1957 was a great year....

Got my first Camaro in 1977-a '69 Pace Car-white with Hugger Orange for $300...got my next one ...OLE SCHL in 1998 for $500 and found my '92 niterider in 2000 for $500....many dollars later.......I am a happy man to walk out my door and choose which car to drive....

quickkris2006

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im 20, i live in virginia and ive owned an 84, 87 z28, and my current 91 rs 305.

Stevolwevol

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I just turned 18, 33 years ago

Stevolwevol

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I just turned 18, about 33 years ago

tony_cogliandro

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im 62 and i dont want mine original anymore. i have has this once since 90 when it had 7 miles on it and i bought it new.
now i want it changed - i want a hot rod again.
and i love paying with it.
can go into the garage and start playing and 7 hours later realize its 7 hours later.

blue85305

i'm 20, spin wrenches for a living, and i wish i'd lived through the musclecar era, so i'm trying to recreate on my own, kinda.

wwwyzzerdd

im also 20, PC/general appliance repair guy, i do a lot of different things, whatever i can get money out of, lol

Gearhead291

Im 16 bout to be 17. i got my first camaro a couple days ago lol, but by no means is it my first car. ive had about 4 and i love the camaro the most !