thanks for the complimants guys, im painting the black trim around the hatch glass today and it will probably go on so you best believe im gona have some hands helping me on that, ill get some pictures later.

Car's lookin awesome. I've always loved 3rd gens in white

well guys i just got in for supper and im waiting for that trim to dry, no pics for tonight but be expecting them tommorow.

alrite well i got that trim painted and the hatch is on the car. The gaps around the hatch look a little outa wack but im not sure if they are because its been a while since ive seen one done right, heres a couple pictures of what they look like, and some pictures of yalls would be great. I also have new weatherstriping from SoffSeal does the rubber just need to sit or get broke in or what?????













thanks in advance for the replies

guys please give me some responses i really want this car done right, every third gen in my area i put together by a *******, you can only imagine.

The stock rear seals are pretty easy to come by while still being in good shape. Even thought they are used they may be an option even if it's simply to check the fitment.

It looks good man, I love what you have done with your car. its exactly what I have been doing on my car.

My gaps range from 1/4" to 5/16". One spot near drivers taillight is almost 3/8". I've got new factory weatherstrip. I don't think it made a difference in my gaps.

well it doesnt look like that gaps are going to get any better. the only thing i dont like is that it look like the glass is setting more to the passenger side, but the gaps on the decklid its self is spot on. Do these back glasses sometimes bow or change shape any over time, or was this a problem from the factory???

Mines the exact same way, decklid is perfect, but the gaps are different. one side sits perfect the other not so much. Im guessing a factory problem.

So are you restoring the car to be all orig. or do you have plans for mods and such?

what is the P/N for hatch struts for either a camaro, or a T/A with rear window defrost???

sometimes the lid moves on the glass overtime and will need to be taken apart and readjusted. also ive heard that the body panels are sometimes off from the factory basicly making it impossible to make it 100% perfect

ahhh good to know mines not the only one like that. The car is nearly all original except for headers, lower control arms, and a panhard bar. I plan on getting some big brakes, lowering it and putting some nice 17" wheels on it. i could go on forever with what i WANT to do but as of right now its what im ABLE to do.

i have always been told that no car's panels will line up exactly like another. Bu the way whats the Part Number for the hatch support struts on your T/A w/ defrost?

dang idk right off but i know my 82 has no defrost but it called for the same ones that had the tabs for it. i got them at advance auto.

the ones at advance are universal. i found some on 1Aauto's site there $73 for a pair with defrost and the big wing. But thanks for replying

loooks niceee

I would like to apologize to anyone who keeps up with my rebuild, i got a new job and havent had much time for a computer or my car. I got switched back to 2nd shift now so i should be able to get a little done on my car so i will keep ya'll updated.

Looking great man, wish I could have taken my firebird apart like that when it was painted. That attention to detail is going to pay off in the end but I'm sure you already know that. White Irocs are one of the best, can't wait to see it together.

-Jim

Looks really good...nice job! and finish it the way you want!

Looks great! I am going to be painting my 91 the factory white, hope it comes out as nice as yours did!

I have wondered what happened to you. You have to have it ready for the Hot Rod power tour in June. It will be in Bowling Green on June 8th.

2010 HOT ROD Power Tour Dates & Cities
Saturday June 5, Iowa Speedway, Newton, IA

Sunday June 6, Springfield, IL

Monday June 7, DuQuoin, IL

Tuesday June 8, Bowling Green, KY

Wednesday June 9, Chattanooga, TN

Thursday June 10, Birmingham, AL

Friday June 11, Mobile, AL

Pictures? I want to see the finished product!

Is the the official route for the 2010 Power Tour, i thought it was suppose to start in the same place in ended the previous year???? Sinister i must ask what size wheel and backspacing your running on that car because i love it! The cars not complete yet and you all know how it is, it never really will be. But ill get some pictures when i make some noticeable progress.

Just to keep ya entertained

The rims are 18x8 & 18x10, the front are at factory settings & backspacing on the rears is 6.1/4 that way they are still tucked under the fender...you will have to massage the inner fenders where the seat belts are located, I just removed mine because no one sits in the back

well guys i finally got the car to start after having to buy a new computer for it, after sitting for about 2 years the cars fired after the second crank after we played with the timing a little bit. Ordered some lowering spring and an adjustable panhard bar from Spohn. As soon as i get it all back together i'll get some pictures of the progress and maybe a video!!!!!

Nice attention to detail. Was the car originally white? I have a red car w/ red interior.

Nice job man. I have been dying for an update on the finished paint job. Im going to be spraying my car next weekend and im still a little undecided on the stock color or arctic white from the 4th gens.

Post some pics!

You got to love all white camaro's they just look so clean, and with raised white letter tires, ah! Not wanting to hijack your thread, but i think the white camaro's look pretty good without black headlight pockets. Here is mine. I repainted mine a couple years ago, i wish i had the time and money i have now to pull mine completely apart and repaint like you did.

Yup, white is my favorite 3rd gen color too, however, I prefer the headlights black. Your color-matched wheels look really nice!

Thanks, those white wheels are a bugger to keep clean from the brake dust.

Lookin good. nice and clean.

Thanks to how good your stock white came out, I decided to stick with the stock color instead of changing to a different white. Im so glad I did, it came out great. I just fininished mine up this weekend.

Question for you, my trim around the glass on the hatch is pretty rusty, how did you fix yours? remove it, or just sand it down while on the car and paint it back?

If you removed it, how do you do that? is it glued on?

You can sand it down on the car. Then primer and paint with a good quality paint. I recommend SEM in a rattle can. It's not cheap stuff. But will last and is the best quality you can get out of a can.

cars coming good

sweet car

any updates?

Same color as you.

Just painted it this summer

looks good man!!!! we painted my car in feb. do you go to any carshows?? i never see and third gens a cruises or shows..... i live in bullitt county so were kinda close.

well ladies and gentlemen its been a while but here we go!!!







I the SRE lowering springs, bump steer kit, inner tie rods, adjustable panhard bar, and the adjustable strut towers from Spohn. The wheels are Boss 338's 18x8 front and 18x9.5 rear. im gona have to get a little work done to the offset to get them up underneath the fenderwell in the back, and after that i will clamp the rear springs or buy sportline rears. The hoods on the car now and i'll be painting the bumpers, mirrors, spoiler, and ground effects very soon, prepping them now. OH! and the front glass is in it.

O' and i also forgot to mention that the tires on it now are 225's front and 255's rear. Im gona end up puttin 245's up front and 275's out back.

sorry little off topic but you have an amazing car. love to see it done finished then....but what kind of tires do you have... i just got 4 american racing wheels and looking for some nice tires to put on.

sorry little off topic but you have an amazing car. love to see it done finished then....in this picture, what kind of tires do you have... i just got 4 american racing wheels and looking for some nice tires to put on.

i think there Riken's or something, i bought the wheels and tires mounted and balanced. There Riken Raptor ZR's, the tread design is more or less a typical directional tire design, the Treadwear is 300 which sucks because i think most street tire autocross events you have to run a 320TW or higher.

on my drag lights there just some old skewl BfGoodrich Traction T/A's 255/55r15's rear and 145/80r15's front

Those wheels look Damn Good with that white paint!!! Black headlight buckets will set that off!!

so will the .649 lift LSx motor goin in this winter

ok thanks. i work at a tire place, and we got a guy who bought a 245/55/r14 tires and its those traction t/a's. i really like the design of it.....but cant get it in my size i want/need

BFGoodrich also makes a drag radial that looks nearly identical to them