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Old 08-23-2009, 10:44 AM   #1
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Car: 1992 Camaro Z28 Convertible
Engine: 5.7TPI transplant
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Need a list of parts and opinions for paint

So we have decided to paint my newer to me 1992 Z28 Convertible and I need some help for sourcing some parts and some help with all things that will need to be done.

First of all, I am a person who likes to keep my cars asthetically correct. So obviously I am not going to be modifying the appearance much if at all.

The condition of the body is quite good, but, there are some cracks in the paint in two location from which I assume is bond/filler lurking underneath.

Being a convertible, everthing on the left side of the car seems to be thighter i.e. decklid gap to fender, hood to fender, ect. I have wondered if this is from the twisting of the chassis? The car sits 1/4 inch higher on the left hand side, which really isn't noticable unless you look at the car like I do. I plan to have them re-hang the doors as well.

The parts I will need some help on are correct rocker badges, correct bumber badges, will need a new rear bumper cover(torn on right rear) new lower front spoiler. My biggest question of all is if it is possible to get new door stickers(tire, vin, info) and if possible where I can get them.

The car is arctic white and will stay white. The work will be done by a local shop and I am hoping to keep the job in the 4k range(which would include all additional parts and trim that would need to be replaced.

A little info on the car. BTW I struggled deciding whether or not to do the paint on this because its not going to add that kind of value to the car, but the car is my favorite and its just kind of cool.

1992 Z28 Convertible
305 700r4
Artic white
Flame red leather interior
154,000 (when purchased for 1200.00)

Here's what been done in the last two months
Rebuilt L98 TPI installed
Rebuilt 700r4, shift kit, beast sunshells installed
New stayfast cloth top
BMR trailering arms, strut tower brace, panhard bar, subframe connectors, wonder bar
eibach sportline springs, new shocks
A/C works
Smog removed
A.I.R removed
Cats gutted (flame suit on)
basic 80 series flowmaster.

Please just help aquire sources and some basic advice on how far this needs to go! heres a picture of the car.
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Old 08-23-2009, 10:51 AM   #2
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Re: Need a list of parts and opinions for paint

Car looks pretty sharp! Does it really need new paint? Looks like the paint on it is actually really nice, but if you'r painting it, I would def do a pearl white. F-bodies look awesome in pearl white, and I have yet to see one I didn't like. Anyways, good luck with it....I have always LOVED convertible third gens.
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Old 08-23-2009, 03:52 PM   #3
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Re: Need a list of parts and opinions for paint

Was just wondering how much are you going to say you paid for it next week?
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I currently just bought a 1992 Z28 convertible that was a steal of a deal for 2k.
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my $1500 1992 vert
Picked this car (my $1500 1992 vert) off craigslist with intentions so clean it up and sell it, but I guess I fell in love.
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1992 Z28 Convertible
305 700r4
Artic white
Flame red leather interior
154,000 (when purchased for 1200.00)
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Old 08-23-2009, 04:51 PM   #4
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Re: Need a list of parts and opinions for paint

well, i paid 1200 for the car, tipped the guy for sight unseeing trailering the car to me, for 300(out of good faith). and I have five hunded into it. So I guess you can say I have been caught red handed.

but I'm glad you have had time to find out this info!
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