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Forum: Body
12-22-2004, 11:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,114
Posted By ops32

You did! And it looks great! ops32

You did! And it looks great!
ops32
Forum: Fabrication
12-08-2004, 12:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,753
Posted By ops32

Me too! I've been trying to decide on the...

Me too! I've been trying to decide on the wipers. My car is a "toy" and will only be driven on nice days, etc.
ops32
Forum: Fabrication
12-06-2004, 03:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,753
Posted By ops32

I'm thinking about doing the same thing. Are you...

I'm thinking about doing the same thing. Are you getting rid of the windshield wiper motor, or just removing it to do the firewall then reinstall?
ops32
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-26-2004, 12:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,641
Posted By ops32

Another 'bird - '83 pace car:

Another 'bird - '83 pace car:
Forum: Body
11-19-2004, 01:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 817
Posted By ops32

Seems like I'm following you around!:D My idea...

Seems like I'm following you around!:D
My idea is to create a whole new cover/trim piece when I do mine. mcmaster.com has all kinds of sheet plastic at reasonable prices.
Installing gauges...
Forum: Body
11-17-2004, 11:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 963
Posted By ops32

Thanks for the update on removing the stuff. ...

Thanks for the update on removing the stuff. I'll be doing the same when I can work on my car again.
ops32
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-16-2004, 11:59 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,651
Posted By ops32

When they were on a blue car they were... :D ...

When they were on a blue car they were... :D
The original powered mirrors were busted and the motors shot, so I replaced them with junkyard non-power mirrors. Someday they will be white...
ops32
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-15-2004, 12:41 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,651
Posted By ops32

Pace car two-tone (three if you count the blue...

Pace car two-tone (three if you count the blue mirrors...):
http://members.cox.net/~ops32cars/images/b062001.jpg
ops32
Forum: Body
11-13-2004, 10:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,024
Posted By ops32

I found my neutral fourth-gen seats on eBay. I...

I found my neutral fourth-gen seats on eBay. I think they were around $350 delivered to my door. I got the whole set - fronts & rears. Mine are out of a 2000 Camaro. Here's a pic of the fronts...
Forum: Body
11-12-2004, 02:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 963
Posted By ops32

I can't help (yet), but that's something I plan...

I can't help (yet), but that's something I plan on doing, too. Let us know how it goes!
ops32
Forum: History / Originality
11-12-2004, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 954
Posted By ops32

Amazingly cheaper! Neat to see all the pics,...

Amazingly cheaper! Neat to see all the pics, too. Now I REALLY wish it was a T/A...:( :( :(
ops32
Forum: History / Originality
11-11-2004, 06:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 954
Posted By ops32

Diecast 1:18th '82 Camaro CHP

Found this today in a catalog I received from the National Motor Museum Mint. Their website is: www.motormint.com and phone number is: 1-888-215-6468. Wish it was a Trans Am...:( ...
Forum: South Central Region
10-28-2004, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 511
Posted By ops32

I love in-progress pics! Thanks for sharing &...

I love in-progress pics! Thanks for sharing & please keep doing so!
ops32
Forum: Engine Swap
10-14-2004, 01:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,324
Posted By ops32

I called my insurance company and cancelled the...

I called my insurance company and cancelled the policy on that car. It only had the minimum coverage anyway. Another thing to think about is your tag. My state will fine you if you fail to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-05-2004, 03:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,873
Posted By ops32

I guess I've read your notes on this before......

I guess I've read your notes on this before... it's already in my "favorites!" But... thanks again!
ops32
Forum: Body
09-30-2004, 01:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 861
Posted By ops32

Wow! That's gonna look NICE! ops32

Wow! That's gonna look NICE!
ops32
Forum: Fabrication
09-30-2004, 01:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,572
Posted By ops32

Cool. I've decided to do something like that...

Cool. I've decided to do something like that with my car. I have the lights ready, just waiting until I'm physically able to work on the car again.
Show us some more pics - daylight and close-up!...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-30-2004, 01:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,873
Posted By ops32

So... for those of us who haven't already spent...

So... for those of us who haven't already spent money on this - let us in on this kit that you know of!!!
Thanks,
ops32
Forum: Body
09-22-2004, 03:48 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,704
Posted By ops32

LOL! And your car looks great redraif! ...

LOL!

And your car looks great redraif!

ops32
Forum: Carburetors
09-15-2004, 01:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 856
Posted By ops32

Edelbrock has a dual carb manifold. They will...

Edelbrock has a dual carb manifold. They will even sell you a crate engine with the dual carb setup.
ops32
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-08-2004, 02:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,026
Posted By ops32

Pace cars came with a two-tone from the factory. ...

Pace cars came with a two-tone from the factory.
ops32
Forum: Body
09-07-2004, 11:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 924
Posted By ops32

LOL! Maybe you should have painted it red? :-) ...

LOL! Maybe you should have painted it red? :-) I'll be doing the same to parts of my interior someday (no, not red...).
ops32
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-31-2004, 10:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,774
Posted By ops32

They'll sand it down. I had my '73 Bug done at a...

They'll sand it down. I had my '73 Bug done at a local Maaco and it turned out excellent. It's on my website (follow the link below). As most everyone says, do as much bodywork as you can, remove...
Forum: Body
08-29-2004, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 620
Posted By ops32

Most moving companies also have scales. Look in...

Most moving companies also have scales. Look in the phone book for "public scales" and find one near you. It will cost a few bucks, but you'll know exactly how much it weighs.
ops32
Forum: South Central Region
08-29-2004, 10:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,091
Posted By ops32

Re: Re: Oklahoma City Thirdgen Club

That sounds cool. I'll go check 'em out! Thanks for the info and the link! Not sure about Monday nights though... But that's probably part of the factors that reduce getting hassled!
ops32
Forum: South Central Region
08-28-2004, 09:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,091
Posted By ops32

I have a feeling that once one "club" or the...

I have a feeling that once one "club" or the other really gets active, the other "club" will be absorbed into the active one. As it is now, both "clubs" are in the talk/planning stages, and from...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-27-2004, 01:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,107
Posted By ops32

Re: ZR1's Didnt Work out, Going TT II's now!

I followed your earlier thread where you bought the adapters. I'm thinking about getting some adapters from the same guy you bought yours from. Can you tell me exactly what happened to yours? Was...
Forum: Body
08-27-2004, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,610
Posted By ops32

Here's how mine went in: ...

Here's how mine went in:
http://home.att.net/~ops32cars/transam22.html
Not really a "how-to" as much as it is a "how I did it."

ops32
Forum: Electronics
08-27-2004, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 638
Posted By ops32

The stock setup uses the computer to tell the...

The stock setup uses the computer to tell the flap to open. It bases its decision on many variables like speed, throttle setting, oil pressure, etc. I modified my stock setup so that I can control...
Forum: South Central Region
08-26-2004, 09:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,091
Posted By ops32

My car probably won't be running until early next...

My car probably won't be running until early next year...:(
But once it's up, I'll be cruising 39th occasionally. I used to cruise 39th back in the early-mid 70s. I had a '67 Cougar that was mean...
Forum: Electronics
08-25-2004, 09:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,214
Posted By ops32

This might help: ...

This might help:
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=256644

ops32
Forum: South Central Region
08-25-2004, 09:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,091
Posted By ops32

Don't pay any attention to my grumpy remarks. ...

Don't pay any attention to my grumpy remarks. Sometimes I should think before I write, too!
ops32
Forum: South Central Region
08-24-2004, 11:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,091
Posted By ops32

:bs: Somebody needs to think before they...

:bs:
Somebody needs to think before they "speak..."
ops32
Forum: Body
08-20-2004, 09:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,140
Posted By ops32

Putting 4th gen wheels on 3rd gen cars requires...

Putting 4th gen wheels on 3rd gen cars requires adaptors. The offsets are totally different, as you've found out! Like 91formula said, the rears fit due to the 4th gen rear being on your car. ...
Forum: Body
08-19-2004, 09:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,212
Posted By ops32

There is if you'd read the explaination I already...

There is if you'd read the explaination I already posted above...
The one I have is buggered up. I need a new one. I'm not limiting myself to already worn-out columns from old 3rd gens. Thanks...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-17-2004, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 456
Posted By ops32

Cowl. The flapper is controlled by the computer....

Cowl. The flapper is controlled by the computer. I don't remember all the things the computer checks, but it's stuff like warm engine, throttle position, trans gear, etc etc. I modified mine to be...
Forum: South Central Region
08-11-2004, 02:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,091
Posted By ops32

Don't know what's wrong with the car, but it died...

Don't know what's wrong with the car, but it died one day and wouldn't restart no matter what I tried. I finally decided to swap out the CFI for a carb. Then my back went out on me again, and I...
Forum: South Central Region
08-10-2004, 04:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,091
Posted By ops32

I'd be interested, but it'll be awhile before I...

I'd be interested, but it'll be awhile before I can really participate. I'm recuperating from major back surgery and the car isn't running. I'm not back to driving yet anyway, though!
ops32
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-10-2004, 03:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,037
Posted By ops32

Mine's below...

Mine's below...
Forum: Electronics
08-05-2004, 04:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 582
Posted By ops32

I have a Painless harness waiting for me to...

I have a Painless harness waiting for me to recuperate from back surgery before I can install it. Just going off my drug-induced fuzzy brain... I think you can just splice into the existing wiring...
Forum: Fabrication
08-03-2004, 08:34 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,918
Posted By ops32

VERY nice job Mark! ops32

VERY nice job Mark!
ops32
Forum: Body
08-02-2004, 12:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 865
Posted By ops32

Wow! Very nice! ops32

Wow! Very nice!
ops32
Forum: Engine Swap
08-02-2004, 12:27 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 97,965
Posted By ops32

Very cool. Too bad your car isn't a Firebird! ...

Very cool. Too bad your car isn't a Firebird! :D
ops32
Forum: Fabrication
08-02-2004, 12:23 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,056
Posted By ops32

I've always liked the T/A shaker! Very nice! ...

I've always liked the T/A shaker! Very nice!
ops32
Forum: Body
07-27-2004, 01:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 567
Posted By ops32

Re: Assembling parts list - help on Recaro seating

Some of the early 3rd gen 'birds had Recaros from the factory. My car has old Recaros in it right now.
ops32
Forum: Electronics
07-26-2004, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 861
Posted By ops32

I just got a Painless kit. Gonna re-do my entire...

I just got a Painless kit. Gonna re-do my entire car, too.
ops32
Forum: South Central Region
07-23-2004, 11:47 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,341
Posted By ops32

If I knew that, it'd be running!!!:D ...

If I knew that, it'd be running!!!:D

Seriously, it died one day while I was out exercising it. (Some of this is on my website...) I couldn't figure out its problem after troubleshooting for a...
Forum: South Central Region
07-21-2004, 11:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,341
Posted By ops32

You're still ahead of me... I'm shooting for...

You're still ahead of me...
I'm shooting for next summer to have mine up & running again.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-16-2004, 03:40 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,628
Posted By ops32

Ooops, I didn't ignore you fast enough!!!:D ...

Ooops, I didn't ignore you fast enough!!!:D
ops32
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-16-2004, 03:37 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,628
Posted By ops32

Well, any but the ones that ran on the track that...

Well, any but the ones that ran on the track that Datona 500 raceday are considered replicas. Mine was one bought off the showroom floor for waaaaay tooo much money back in '83. ;-) Mine is too...
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