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Forum: Interior
10-25-2015, 10:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,341
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Interior Photos-What Is This Option?

I installed one of those in my 92 RS when it was new and of course bought it through our parts department. As stated before, it was standard with cars with Bose sound system. It appears to take 6 X...
Forum: Body
09-20-2015, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,498
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: How to find Polyurethane welding rods on ebay?

On Ebay search for plastic welding rods. I've just checked and they show any kind you could want; however, The 3M product shown above for flexible repairs is ideal if used as directed...much better...
Forum: Interior
09-20-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,982
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Speedometer real mileage?

Yep, you have to go by the wear items clues. It could easily be 149842 or some other number. The odometer on these cars only takes about 45 minutes to an hour to make it read what ever you want.
Forum: Body
09-08-2015, 09:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,135
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Rustoleum Sunrise Red....

I admire your ingenuity and know what you mean about saving money. I was a self-taught body/paint person (read trial and error) for a number of years, then went into small shop ownership, then to...
Forum: Body
09-08-2015, 06:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,135
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Rustoleum Sunrise Red....

I guess we each have different experiences. I've used the Duplicolor for touch up on my 78 Corvette that I painted Bright Red in 1989. I more recently used it on my 92 Camaro for touching up some...
Forum: Body
09-08-2015, 11:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,135
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Rustoleum Sunrise Red....

DupliColor, available at most auto parts stores, has the correct color code for your/our cars in spray cans. I keep one or two cans on hand for touch ups since I have three cars painted in that...
Forum: Body
09-03-2015, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,640
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: door ground effect hardware

I would use self threading nuts.
Forum: Body
08-28-2015, 11:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,053
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Restoring A Pair Of Lexan T-Tops! - The Pair That Should Have Gone Into A Dumpste

I live on the gulf coast so T-tops aren't "cool" in the summertime. When mine started crackling really bad, I sanded, primed and painted them with black basecoat. In the first coat of clear, I...
Forum: Interior
07-18-2015, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,263
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Firebird shifter in a Camaro

As others have said, GM shifters will fit. I have a mid 80s Caddy Alante shifter in my 92 RS. It's unusual and has an unusual push button. Well, I think it was from an Allante, but I can't find...
Forum: Body
07-18-2015, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 878
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Help me identify this "paint job"

Yep. Typical Maaco or similar job.
Forum: Body
07-17-2015, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 878
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Help me identify this "paint job"

Photo not good enough to tell.
Forum: Body
07-14-2015, 04:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 727
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Gun For Priming?

Using an electric paint gun on a car even for primer is alien to everything I know about painting cars. The finish left by an electric gun is about five stages beyond bad orange peel.
Forum: Body
07-14-2015, 04:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 727
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Gun For Priming?

No.
Forum: Body
07-12-2015, 11:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 21,349
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: What is the tire pressure for

I reckon you should just do what you think is right. Me? I'll listen to the RMA engineers and auto manufacturers.
Forum: Body
07-10-2015, 04:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 21,349
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: What is the tire pressure for

The following is a quote from the RMA(Rubber Manufacturers Association):


<li type="disc">Make sure you check your tire pressure regularly – at least once per month and before every long trip —...
Forum: Interior
06-20-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,660
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Power Window Motors

If you elect to remove the regulator to change the motor, the window does not have to be removed.


I would invite you to consider changing the motor(s) by drilling holes in the inner door...
Forum: Interior
06-17-2015, 04:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,009
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Door panel helpppp

For future reference, the top piece on the door panels should never have been removed separately. That will destroy the holes every time. Besides, it is so much easier to remove the entire door...
Forum: Interior
06-16-2015, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 815
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: dome light

On my 92 RS w/T-tops, all the lights come on when opening the door. You may have a wiring issue.
Forum: Body
06-16-2015, 03:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 544
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Front Bumper Cover Question

It would probably be useless to try to straighten it with a heat gun before installing it. There's no way of knowing how it will pull into shape until installed. Besides even though it's a CAPA...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-10-2015, 08:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 697
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Paint codes

Look at the bottom of the sticker. Your paint code is WA 8774. The L(lower) and U(upper) are only applicably in the case of a two-toned paint job.
Forum: Interior
05-10-2015, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 890
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Seal for windshield?

I got mine from Hawk's. Easy-peezy. Put a little silicone lube on the new one for an easier install.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-10-2015, 09:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 697
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Paint codes

A paint code is just what it says. It tells the specific color that the car was painted at the factory. It is listed on the SPID sticker and will be found in the glove box, console or rear storage...
Forum: Interior
04-17-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,045
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Can someone assist me in identifying what interior color/type this is

Wal, slap my face and call me blushing! I had a new 89 that color and didn't remember if it had an air bag or not. Flame red. :-)
Forum: Interior
04-16-2015, 06:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,045
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Can someone assist me in identifying what interior color/type this is

Sure looks like Flame Red to me...just like the interior on my 92. I'm guessing that car is an 88 or 87.
Forum: Body
04-08-2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,214
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Epoxy or Urathane paint? Which way to go?!?

Cleaning (before the vehicle is worked on) Start with washing the vehicle thoroughly using a cleaning detergent and wash off with plenty of clean water. Dry the vehicle thoroughly and then clean the...
Forum: Interior
04-08-2015, 10:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,833
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Replacing air bag steering wheel with pre 1990 one

First, I do believe that it is against federal law to disengage or remove any safety device including air bags.


You may call them "bombs" if you wish, but I was in the collision repair industry...
Forum: Body
04-08-2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,214
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Epoxy or Urathane paint? Which way to go?!?

Brian is a site member who stops by occasionally, but doesn't do so very often anymore.


I belong to the crowd that does the body work to bare metal, then sprays etch primer over all bare metal...
Forum: Body
03-26-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,214
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Epoxy or Urathane paint? Which way to go?!?

Brian's listing above is very good. Please note that the word "epoxy" in common usage is never used in conjunction with a top coat of any kind. It is usually used to describe a non-sanding primer...
Forum: Interior
03-23-2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 844
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Headliner Glue?

The Permatex mentioned above works well and is a few dollars cheaper than 3M.


3M makes several "headliner" glues. Most people make the mistake of getting the wrong one. None of them will work...
Forum: Body
01-12-2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,116
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Cowboy Spoiler for Texas cars

About the nicest thing I can say about it is "monstrosity"!
Forum: Body
12-21-2014, 06:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 438
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Mirror control cable

I'm just about 99.999% sure the cables were never available separately. Your best bet would be to buy a cheap/damaged one and take the cables out.
Forum: Interior
12-11-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Door Decals

Well, I do thank you for the response, but YIKES! I had no idea those suckers would cost that much. Maybe I don't want to replace mine as badly as I thought.
Forum: Interior
12-11-2014, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By Yenipenny

Door Decals

Anyone know of a source for the two decals that go on the driver's door jamb of a 92 Camaro. One of them is a tire inflation chart. I don't remember what the other one is.

I've checked Hawk's...
Forum: Body
11-06-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,432
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Clear coating bare aluminum to protect it... with what?

Simply use standard automotive clearcoat. If it's good quality, it won't yellow and will easily withstand the engine heat.
Forum: Body
10-24-2014, 11:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,185
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Reshaping warps in urathane bumpers?

A heat gun and patience is about your only choice. That's what I would use and do the best I could and NOT use filler.
Forum: Body
10-18-2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 994
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Windshield removal

If you've never done one with the manual cutter, you will have a considerable risk of breaking the W/S which the scrap yard will probably make you pay for anyway.

Unless you are on an extremely...
Forum: Body
10-15-2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 665
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: fog light brackets

I saw some of those brackets on Ebay a couple of days ago.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-28-2014, 03:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,638
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: 3rd gens at the car show

Not everyone is into drag racing. Funny that the owner of a 2.8 would try to make them look like a moron by asking such questions.
Forum: Body
09-04-2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,042
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Painter Q-adding more metallic and/or pearl

As has been said several times, you need to do some experimenting. For example, if you add 20% more coarse matallic to the normal mix, you will end up with silver color with a gray tint.
Generally...
Forum: Body
08-22-2014, 01:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,042
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Painter Q-adding more metallic and/or pearl

Anytime you see a color you like but want to add more flake, the color/hue will change. That's why you must experiment.
Forum: Body
08-17-2014, 05:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 934
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: 3rd gen camaro parts in florida

About 45 miles east/northeast of Orlando in Titusville, Florida is Eckler's headquarters. Give them a try. The Camaro part of their business is also known as Rick's Camaro Parts.
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-15-2014, 08:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,003
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Need paint prep tips to avoid fish eye....

Most people will recommend oil and grease remover. That's OK. About 30 years ago, I had fisheyes from the o & g remover itself, probably because I did wipe it off well enough. I've never used it...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-03-2014, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,215
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: How do I paint this car ??

Bare metal must have either etch primer or epoxy primer applied before spraying high build primer. Rattle can primer/paint offers little corrosion protection especially in the long term. For proper...
Forum: Body
07-01-2014, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,372
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Paint code help red 91 Formula 350

Quote: GM WA8774, Dupont C8508) which looked... well bright red lol!Unquote

Bingo! WA8774 is what is on my SPID.
Forum: Body
06-30-2014, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,372
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Paint code help red 91 Formula 350

The color is definitely not torch red. GM didn't have torch red until the 1993 model year and that was on Corvettes. The correct color name is Bright Red(some suppliers also call it Flame Red). ...
Forum: Body
06-30-2014, 05:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,168
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: FIX OR REPLACE (CALLING ALL BODYMEN)

It's almost impossible to provide decent advice from one picture...

Based on what I see, I would use the different attachments on a slide hammer to pull out the wheel arch. The rest appears to be...
Forum: Body
06-26-2014, 10:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,171
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Need opinions on set of louvers found online.

They will fit. Make sure they have all the brackets/fastners. You probably wouldn't be able to find replacements.

I have that same style/brand louver on my 92 RS except it is for cars with the...
Forum: Interior
06-20-2014, 12:27 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 24,451
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Rare interior options?

The roof consoles for coupes and T-tops are frequently available on Ebay...at widely varying prices. Yes, the flashlight and the special mounting bolts/screws are a bit more difficult to find. ...
Forum: Interior
06-17-2014, 05:04 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 24,451
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Rare interior options?

As long as you don't care about the locking feature, that's just fine.
Forum: Interior
06-17-2014, 03:01 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 24,451
Posted By Yenipenny

Re: Rare interior options?

If you are going to use the lockable panel, go back to the scrap yard and buy the rear interior trim panel. The standard trim panel won't work with the lockable panel.

You got a heckuva deal!
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