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Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
12-11-2012, 03:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 524
Posted By JTS

Ruckusz28... great seller

Everything went smoothly with excellent communication!!! Thanks!!!
Forum: Body
10-12-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,285
Posted By JTS

Re: Rear window louver questions???

Here they are, picked them up at the swap meet for $50. They didn't come with the mounting brackets tho, but I work in a machine shop so I should be able to make something.

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Sitting on...
Forum: Body
10-12-2012, 02:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,285
Posted By JTS

Re: Rear window louver questions???

I think I have a set for 86. I'll upload a pic and get the numbers tomorrow.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 610
Posted By JTS

Re: 87 305???

The engine in my 83 needs to be replaced and I don't want to gamble with buying a used engine from someone I don't know. I know the carb is good on my car...rebuilt it myself...it's the huge cloud of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2012, 01:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 610
Posted By JTS

87 305???

A friend of mine has an 87 Trans Am with the 305 TPI engine and from what he tells me it's been recently rebuilt. He eventually is going to pull that motor because he wants to put some real...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-02-2012, 01:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,208
Posted By JTS

Re: Thinking about engine swap have some questions

Thanks for all the help and info. I'm hoping to start the swap here in a couple weeks. I hope my rams horn exhaust manifolds fit. I was looking at how they fit on my 67 suburban and comparing that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,208
Posted By JTS

Re: Thinking about engine swap have some questions

I built it around 6 years ago and if I remember right it came out of a 68 Chevy truck. It's a 350 bored 30 over, vortec heads, rpm air gap intake, mallory unilite distributor with the promaster...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2012, 03:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,208
Posted By JTS

Thinking about engine swap have some questions

I have an 83 Z28 with the 305/5spd (converted to hydraulic clutch) and it's starting to burn thru oil pretty bad. I don't really feel like trying to diagnose/fix the engine so I'm going to replace...
Forum: Carburetors
06-01-2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 19,539
Posted By JTS

Re: fuel pump push rod trouble

Those holes were onced used for motor mounts, and IIRC it was hit or miss if the newer blocks had that hole tapped or not. I was told that some go all the way thru to the fuel pump push rod and some...
Forum: Body
05-30-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 861
Posted By JTS

Re: Best order to do things

Mechanical (wouldn't want to ruin a paint job doing an engine install), body, then interior. At least that's what I'm trying to do on my projects.
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
05-18-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,126
Posted By JTS

Re: Found in a wrecking yard

No prob. The website I beleive is nwautorecyclers.com
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-08-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 698
Posted By JTS

Re: IROC Springs???

I need to call the PO of my car. He swapped out the rear with one from an 88 IROC and I think he might have used the rear sway bar off the 88.
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
05-05-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,126
Posted By JTS

Re: Found in a wrecking yard

I pulled it and sold it a couple weeks ago. That yard seems to get third gens quite often, I will keep a lookout for another one.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-05-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 698
Posted By JTS

Re: IROC Springs???

Someone had already taken the rear end and I didn't see it on the ground. I figured it went with the rear end, but I didn't look inside the back of the car.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-05-2012, 02:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 698
Posted By JTS

Re: IROC Springs???

Thanks!!! I actually looked at the car three times before I realized I sould check out the sway bar and see if it had a wonderbar. What brought me back thge last time was the fog lights and I was...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-04-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 698
Posted By JTS

IROC Springs???

Found some goodies for my 83 Z28 today at the wrecking yard. There is an 86 IROC and I pulled the front swaybar and the wonderbar/brace thingy too...and a few other things. I was wondering if the...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
05-04-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,126
Posted By JTS

Re: Found in a wrecking yard

There's an 86 (I think) IROC with the TPI there. I would have pulled the dizzy for you, but I didn't have enough $$$. I sent you a PM about it too
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-11-2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 648
Posted By JTS

Re: Overhead console

my82roc...sent you a pm
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-10-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 648
Posted By JTS

Re: Overhead console

I'll stop by the post office tomorrow to see what the shipping will be and go from there.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-10-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 318
Posted By JTS

Re: Bellhousing

I went and looked at the bellhousing this morning. Unfortunately, its not a V8 housing. What threw me off was it was sitting in a V8 car and next to it was a T-5 for a V8. Sorry for the mix up.
Forum: Carburetors
04-10-2012, 01:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,306
Posted By JTS

Re: i feel dumb for asking

Have you tried the NAPA webiste?
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
04-09-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 373
Posted By JTS

Re: A/C delete box

I have one, but another member here is first in line for it. Pics are here: https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engine-drivetrain-suspension-wanted/647218-looking-ac-delete-box.html

If he doesn't...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-09-2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 648
Posted By JTS

Overhead console

Found this while I was shopping at my favorite wrecking yard. I was going to use it but decided not to. Anyone need/want this? I'm not sure what year the camaro was, it had the 3rd brake light on the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-09-2012, 10:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 518
Posted By JTS

Re: Looking for an AC DELETE BOX

Here's a couple pics. Somebody already grabbed the motor.

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Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-09-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 432
Posted By JTS

Re: need a t5 shifter plate for camaro

Here's a pic. There is a little spot on the botton right corner near the ash tray lid where it looks like it melted from a cigarette, but overall it's in good shape aside from the boot looking like...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-09-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 318
Posted By JTS

Re: Bellhousing

I saw one at the wrecking yard I go to. I'll see if its there tomorrow and let you know.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-09-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 518
Posted By JTS

Re: Looking for an AC DELETE BOX

I sent you a pm and I will post a couple pictures of it as soon as I can tonight. Thanks.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-09-2012, 10:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 432
Posted By JTS

Re: need a t5 shifter plate for camaro

I have a pic if you are still needing the plate. I just haven't been able to get on a computer long enough to upload the pic.
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
04-08-2012, 01:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,126
Posted By JTS

Re: Found in a wrecking yard

It's about a 45 minute drive from my house. I usually try to leave real early for work and stop there on the drive in. So far I have not seen a tpi car there yet, they all have been tbi or carb'd. ...
Forum: Electronics
04-07-2012, 05:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 645
Posted By JTS

Re: 84 firebird starts warms up then dies

The ignition module is under the rotor in your distributor. I have heard of them acting like that, getting warm and then not working at all until they cool off. My experience was a little...
Forum: Body
04-07-2012, 12:46 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 15,548
Posted By JTS

Re: junk yard scores!

My best score so far is the goodmark steel cowl induction hood that's on my 83 Z28. I've also bought a pair of doors, a pair of front fenders, rear hatch with the defrost, 2 ac delete heater boxes,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-07-2012, 12:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,473
Posted By JTS

Re: Help me name my car?

Can't help but think of the line, "HELLO my name is Enigo Montoya, you killed my father....prepare to die"
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
04-06-2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,126
Posted By JTS

Found in a wrecking yard

Just thought I would pass this on in case anyone is looking for parts. There's three 3rd gens sitting in the wrecking yard out in machias. One is a Z28, one is a berlinetta, and I'm not sure on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-06-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 640
Posted By JTS

Re: Doing a tune up..Timing???

Awesome! Thanks! For some reason I was thinking of starting at 10 or 12, but I'll see how she runs at 6 first. Now I'm trying to decide if I want to do a distributor swap. I have (just found buried...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-06-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 640
Posted By JTS

Doing a tune up..Timing???

I'm getting ready to do a small tune up on my 83 Z28. I've got wires, new ac delco plugs, and an accel coil to install. It's a carb'd 305 non CCC (I removed all of that) and no egr. It's been a while...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-06-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 432
Posted By JTS

Re: need a t5 shifter plate for camaro

I have one. The boot is kinda aged but I didn't see any cracks. I'll give a good look over and post a pic over the weekend.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-06-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 518
Posted By JTS

Re: Looking for an AC DELETE BOX

I got it. I'll figure out shipping on monday and let you know.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-04-2012, 04:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 518
Posted By JTS

Re: Looking for an AC DELETE BOX

I remember seeing one in a local wrecking yard I go to often. I'll be going back friday and if it's still there, I'll pull it.
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-30-2012, 10:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,813
Posted By JTS

Re: My "Brand New" 82 Firebird

Nice Car!!!! You might want to put new tires at the top of the list. I had some questionable tires on a suburban that were cracked how you described and had this happen to me on the freeway. This was...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
03-07-2012, 12:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 968
Posted By JTS

Re: My Project

It's a daily driver now, the left front brake hose was bad. Going to wire up a stereo and the driver seat soon, but I bought another project that's going to be my main focus now.

It's a 63 chevy...
Forum: Brakes
03-05-2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,103
Posted By JTS

Re: Adapters to fit Front to Rear brake line...

If/when you go to buy the tool to make the flare, spend the cash for a good one...none of that harbor freight/ebay junk. I bought a cheapy from ebay and it clamped the tube at an angle and the other...
Forum: Electronics
03-03-2012, 12:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By JTS

Re: Temp gage not working & other issues

I totally forgot about this post. Thanks for the check on the fuse, I have my Fluke meter at home right now and will check it as soon as I can.

I found a blown fuse and once I replaced it, the...
Forum: Carburetors
03-02-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 653
Posted By JTS

Re: Intake and Carb Swap 84Z

Edelbrocks are easy to tune. Like the q-jet they have metering rods, but only for the primaries.
Forum: Brakes
03-02-2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,694
Posted By JTS

Re: Brake Booster???

I got the brakes fixed. Once I replaced the hose on the left front, the car stops like it should and the test drive went great. I still have the brake light on in the dash so I'm going to bleed the...
Forum: Brakes
03-01-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,694
Posted By JTS

Re: Brake Booster???

After installing the booster from the wrecking yard, I no longer have the vacuum sound under the dash. I wasn't totally convinced that was the root of the problem so I figured I would gamble and...
Forum: Brakes
03-01-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,694
Posted By JTS

Re: Brake Booster???

I went to the wrecking yard today and got another booster, it helped a little but not 100%. When I had the car on stands I noticed the left front wheel didn't want to spin very well so I decided to...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
03-01-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 968
Posted By JTS

Re: My Project

Update....it's off the jack stands and is very close to being a driver. Have an issue with the brakes...see my post in the brake section...I think my booster is bad and/or a caliper is stuck. Going...
Forum: Brakes
02-29-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,694
Posted By JTS

Re: Brake Booster???

Vacuum is hooked up and I know the system isn't leaking fluid. All is good, I gave the system a once over twice after I hooked up the rear brake lines and bled the system. I've bled it quite a few...
Forum: Brakes
02-29-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,694
Posted By JTS

Brake Booster???

I got my car off the stands today and took it for an extremely short test drive. The one last issue I have is with the brake pedal feel. There is virtually no travel and in order to get the car to...
Forum: Electronics
02-28-2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By JTS

Temp gage not working & other issues

On my 83 Z28, I removed the ecm and associated wiring and I have some questions now. Did this disable my temperature gage? My original one was broken when I bought the car and I replaced the gage...
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