History / RestorationGot 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!
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hay tony what was the RPO code for that engine combo j/k, nice engine bay. MY old LT is or atleast it was sitting in the bone yard sinking in to the mud. wasn't anything special had 305 auto ac and cc with that ugly red interior IMO.
Hey all, got a Chevrolet dealer Passenger Car Product Guide for all 1987 models. In it, was a yellow correction guide sheet which listed the 1987 Camaro LT.
"The Camaro LT package will not include soft "Boulevard" ride suspension or "quieter" exhaust, but will have the same components as the Sport Coupe. Please delete references to the above from the LT Model Features listed on page 2, the call-outs for these features from the illustration on page 8, the reference in the photo caption on page 12 and the listing of a single mufler with resonator as Standard on the Equipment Summary on page 16. The LT will now have as Standard the same exhaust system as the Sport Coupe, a single muffler with dual tail pipes."
Interior colors listed for both leather and cloth, custom or leather were Black (except for leather), Gray, Red, and Saddle.
As for an LT without Air cond., that's a rarity as all LT's were to have it as standard equipment. A rare option for all 1987 Camaros was the rear window sunshade louvers (option code DE1) but required the optional rear spoiler on the Sport Coupe and LT. Z28's & IROQ's came with the spoiler.
'ello all. I'm new to the forum here and was just wondering if anyone is still checking up on this thread. I never thought the LT was anything special before...got mine almost 9 years ago when I turned 16 and it's always been in need of serious work that I've been putting off because I have other cars to get where I'm going and no garage space...
I was planning on doing a chop job with it before I found out it was a limited production model (according to the production numbers here on the site) and I'm glad now I hadn't started on that project (wanted to give it a front end like a 68 Camaro from the windshield forwards...)
My plan now is to restore it to factory standard. My question for you guys is this; if I replace stuff the car had out of the factory with stuff it could have had out of the factory (different interior color, leather seats vs cloth, etc) would it decrease the value of the car in terms of originality? Still intending to use parts that were found in 87 LTs.
While we're on this question, how about a similar one...if I replace any parts in the engine to increase performance, does that play with the value as well...?
If you keep your LT bone stock, it will keep its value. But like me and other LT owners, we have made some minor changes. Like in my case, I bought a new overhead console, auto dim rear view mirror, well pretty much made mine fully loaded.
The LT came in four option packages. The last one being with power seat, power mirrors, roof console etc. The only change I did to my Bose radio was add the 6x9 speakers on the inside sail area and speakers that go under the dash.
The engine was modified only with a dual snorkle air intake and headers. Suspension was updated to 1LE specs. Ronal R15 Firehawk wheels were put on and a 3" exhaust. But I decided to keep the stock exterior gun metal gray and red interior intact. And kept the original 14" Berlinetta type wheels that came with it too.
So you see, you can modify your car without looking too much from the original sleek design. Some even pop in an IROC 5.7 TPI in it. So you can keep the car looking basic and clean on the outside and beast underneath. Personally, if you want a fun driver, you can make undercover mods to the car, or for value purposes, keep it stock. But if you do modify it, and you have the space, keep the original parts to ever reinstall them to show car standards. Hope this helps.
wow, do you have any pics of this car? these are all the things i would love to do to an LT if i ever come across another one. my current sportcoupe is setup for drag racing, i wouldn't mind making another one that looks similiar, but is setup for handling and comfort (mine doesn't the HVAC system anymore or anything really) check out my cardomain and Walter Racecraft for pics and more info.
Well I know it's a bit late, but here are some pics of my work in progress.
I posted questions on an 87 in the restoration area -and after reading this thread, I'm sure that the car i am going to look at in an LT -it has the correct rims and is loaded with, AC, CC etc.including Bose Stereo -Is dark "hunter" green with grey interior possible? The car has 87,000 miles 305 auto., which the owner said has TBI, but looks original and must have a carb -right?
As far as the registry goes, i can't vouch for the vin, but i can say that there has been at least one crushed in Binghamton, NY. It was a dark red with correct wheels and a black (maybe graphite) interior. Not that many bells and whistles. Hatch pop, power windows, might have been power locks and mirrors, didn't notice. Good luck!
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1988 Firebird --> Bare t-topped L03/WC T5/Open drum 3.08
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I posted questions on an 87 in the restoration area -and after reading this thread, I'm sure that the car i am going to look at in an LT -it has the correct rims and is loaded with, AC, CC etc.including Bose Stereo -Is dark "hunter" green with grey interior possible? The car has 87,000 miles 305 auto., which the owner said has TBI, but looks original and must have a carb -right?
The four "custom interior" (standard on all LT's) colors for 1987 Camaros were Red, Black, Gray, and Tan. Leather did not get the black color which was unfortunate. There was no Green color option for 1987. As far as a TBI on an LT...the only fuelie was the V-6 and the only V-8 was the LG4 with 165 hp. The Z28 got 170 hp from the same engine due to a less restrictive exhaust. If you still have the option codes for the car inside the center storage, it should have RPO B4E for the LT, LG4 for the V-8 Carb. and LO3 if for some wierd chance Chevy decided to throw in an early LO3 for fun.
Wow, I just finished reading this thread, and I must say that I had a VERY nice LT that I bone-headedly sold in 1999. It was an early production (December of 86) 30th anniversary LY vert. Gray with a red leather interior and HUBCAPS! The car was retained by GM until 1989 when it was originally sold. Also, the way that the tonneau cover latch worked was different than any other third gen vert Ive seen. I have pictures, but not electronic ones, I will see if I can get them scanned & post them up. IU also have some of the original dealer sales info that I could post if anyone is interested. (has all the options, mileage at original sale & ETC. The very strange thing is that the car came up as "destroyed" on the GM computer at the dealership I worked at in the 1990's. I always wondered if it was a test car that went to auction by accident. (the dealer bought it at a GM company auction)
I would love to have another third gen again, and have been talking to the wife about it lately......I miss my 90 Formula too!
Here is a picture of my LT. I ordered it from the dealer in NoDak on May 31, 1987 and recieved it July 1, 1987 and currently still own it. Everything is stock except for the exhaust and the aluminum rims. The car is in immaculate shape.
It has the Level 3 (1SC) package with the 305cid 4bbl (LG4) engine. Everything is original. The interior is nearly show room condition. It's been a great car for me for over 22 years now!
Yea, that's the one I have in my car. It was a special order from the first owner, I am the second. Have the Bose system in it. I did add the power seat, power mirrors, auto day/night mirror and bought a new roof console ages ago when you could still order them from the dealer, Installed the 145 mph speedometer (kept the 85mph), and added the dual snorkle intake.
Like you, the exhaust is not stock. Have SLP headers on it, and the Ronal R15 Firehawk wheels (although I still have the original LT wheels stored. Just need a paint job for my baby and it's perfect.
Nice. Sounds like a great car!! I didn't like the aluminum wheels when I ordered the car so I went cheap with the hub-caps knowing I would replace them with custom wheels which I did within a week of picking it up. I still have the same wheels on the car (pictured above) but would ideally like something different. Part of me now wishes I had the original aluminum wheels to give it a more stock look. The hub-caps are butt ugly!!
If the stock wheels would have been 15" or more I would have kept them on the car. The only thing that I could never seem to find and what has been holding me back from painting the car (no thanks to GM's horrible paint formula here in CA) is the fact that I can not find the stripes and to me that's what sets the LT off. I can always get a person to stripe it but that may cost as much as getting the car re painted.
