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Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-20-2014, 11:33 PM
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Have you seen this done on a thirdgen
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4,028
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TheEndofanEra
Re: Have you seen this done on a thirdgen
Plastidip it on there, then you can just peel it off if you don't like it anymore.
Forum:
Interior
03-20-2014, 05:24 PM
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1
Steering wheel compatability/ pic request
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523
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: Steering wheel compatability/ pic request
Might have to sand some off the back of the steering wheel. I had to remove about 1/16inch off the back of a 85 base model wheel to fit on my 92's airbag column. Otherwise it bolts right up.
Forum:
Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-18-2014, 11:12 AM
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Clay bars, you won't believe this....
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1,416
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TheEndofanEra
Re: Clay bars, you won't believe this....
I'll have to try this on my back hatch. What specific brand of clay did you use?
Forum:
Suspension and Chassis
03-09-2014, 11:17 AM
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19
support belt rear axle
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1,339
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: support belt rear axle
You're not talking about the rubber brake hose are you, the one that goes to right over the center of the axle?
Forum:
Wheels and Tires
03-03-2014, 07:48 PM
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8
Better ride with 225/55R16 in front?
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4,289
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TheEndofanEra
Re: Better ride with 225/55R16 in front?
The sidewall will stay the same size, and it will ride softer and shouldn't wander as bad on the highway. Though technically, your handling will be just a little worse because you won't have quite as...
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Exhaust
02-23-2014, 11:15 PM
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Do you think this would sound nice?
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537
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TheEndofanEra
Re: Do you think this would sound nice?
I don't know what they're talking about. It'll sound really good, unless its a 2.8, then it'll only sound good if you keep it under 3000rpm.
Forum:
Suspension and Chassis
02-20-2014, 03:23 PM
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22
Best budget sfc
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2,494
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: Best budget sfc
The UMi ones are nice, and congradulations on the house.
Though I wouldn't bother taking out the carpet, I didn't and they wielded right in, you'll burn a hole through the frame rails before you...
Forum:
Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-12-2014, 06:47 PM
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daily driver
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6,306
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TheEndofanEra
Re: daily driver
@dreroc-z No, its SEM Hot Rod Black on the hood.
Defiantly go and plasti-dip your headlight buckets though, its a no loose situation. :nod: I like the color of your car, its hard to beat that...
Forum:
Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-11-2014, 10:46 PM
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daily driver
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6,306
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TheEndofanEra
Re: daily driver
I've got a 93 caprice that a buddy sold me for cheap (I thought it had a 350, so I was gonna swap it, I didn't find out until later it had a 305). It seems to get around pretty okay in the Minnesota...
Forum:
V6
01-03-2014, 12:33 AM
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how many miles on your V6? (poll)
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1,475
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: how many miles on your V6? (poll)
Mines somewhere around 213,000, and its (most likely) the original engine. I think its got a small oil leak on the back of the motor, and a lifter ticks, but all together its a good engine - though...
Forum:
Body
12-25-2013, 08:06 AM
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6
How to you change the glass on the side mirrors
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747
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: How to you change the glass on the side mirrors
Yep, just glued on there.
Forum:
Body
12-24-2013, 02:22 PM
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whats best to underseal my car
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679
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: whats best to underseal my car
I found it, its on the POR15 faq (http://www.por15.com/POR-15-FAQS_ep_61.html)page
Forum:
Body
12-24-2013, 02:06 PM
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6
whats best to underseal my car
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679
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TheEndofanEra
Re: whats best to underseal my car
I'm not sure exactly where it is, if I recall its in a PDF on the POR15 product page. And that's actually what they call it, I wasn't trying to be smart.
Forum:
Body
12-24-2013, 01:25 PM
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whats best to underseal my car
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679
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TheEndofanEra
Re: whats best to underseal my car
If I'm not mistaken, the POR-15 instructions say that a freshly sandblasted surface is excellent for adhesion. They have instructions on their website for "people who don't read instructions"
Forum:
V6
12-10-2013, 11:14 AM
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Lovin my v6
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2,894
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TheEndofanEra
Re: Lovin my v6
And gaskets, IIRC. There's a thead on here about doing a 3.4 long block swap boogie (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/v6/61805-how-do-3-4-a.html)
Nice 'bird by the way :driving:
Forum:
Body
11-09-2013, 08:02 AM
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fiberglass hood not linning up and latcing propely
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Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: fiberglass hood not linning up and latcing propely
I had to shim the hood side of the latch on my Daytona IROC hood about half an inch before it would latch, I'm still using the hood shocks though.
Forum:
Body
09-29-2013, 07:27 AM
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painting front clip/spoiler for 91-92
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1,544
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: painting front clip/spoiler for 91-92
It isn't required, but epoxy sticks to about everything, is incredibly flexable, and when mixed as a sealer lays on smooth, plus as long as you spray your base within the recoat window, you wont have...
Forum:
Body
09-28-2013, 02:04 PM
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12
painting front clip/spoiler for 91-92
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1,544
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: painting front clip/spoiler for 91-92
If its black, its probably e-coated. So just
1. Wax & Grease remover
2. Scuff with scotch brite until its all a flat black
3. Wax & Grease remover again
4. spray 1 coat of epoxy mixed as...
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Suspension and Chassis
09-27-2013, 10:59 PM
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Air Bag Light
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413
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: Air Bag Light
I just pulled the bulb when I swapped from a 92 wheel down to an 85.
Forum:
Body
09-27-2013, 10:41 PM
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12
painting front clip/spoiler for 91-92
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1,544
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: painting front clip/spoiler for 91-92
After you've washed it well with some dish soap and water and sanded down to the primer you'll want to use some good wax and grease remover then scuff it with a red (or grey I suppose) scotchbrite...
Forum:
Body
07-21-2013, 07:51 PM
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4
Front turn signal gap
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650
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: Front turn signal gap
Yup, looks like you've got them swapped. Should fit perfectly once you get them switched around lol
Forum:
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
05-01-2013, 04:05 PM
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2
[AZ]
3.1 V6 Power Steering Pulley
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436
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TheEndofanEra
3.1 V6 Power Steering Pulley
My power steering pulley wobbled about halfway off the shaft and chewed itself up, so now I need a new one,( I'll get a reman'd pump from O'reilly) so if anyone has one they're willing to part with...
Forum:
V6
05-01-2013, 01:49 PM
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2
Problems with bypassing power sterring pump?
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778
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TheEndofanEra
Problems with bypassing power sterring pump?
Okay, here's the story. This weekend I changed the timing chain and water pump on my 3.1, the job wasn't nearly as quick and easy as everyone makes out to be. Anyway. This morning I got up and was...
Forum:
Body
04-21-2013, 08:48 PM
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12
the amazing world of people
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2,076
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: the amazing world of people
I kind of like it, though it'd be better without those little fin things on the front fenders IMO. ...Kind of reminds me of the '79 Trans Am from that one My Chemical Romance music video....
Forum:
Body
04-19-2013, 10:25 AM
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33
Might Lose First Car to Uninsured Motorist
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1,673
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TheEndofanEra
Re: Might Lose First Car to Uninsured Motorist
Seeing as the NADA value of my 92 v6 is abou $3500, I don't see why he couldn't.
Forum:
V6
04-09-2013, 03:38 PM
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2
What do I need *exactly* to change the water pump?
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596
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TheEndofanEra
What do I need *exactly* to change the water pump?
Like the title says, I need to to know what tools and supplies I'll need to change the water pump and timing chain/gears on a '92 3.1, its juat because I don't have my second car road worthy yet and...
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Wheels and Tires
04-03-2013, 11:51 PM
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9
Looking for wheels, American Racing.
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1,325
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: Looking for wheels, American Racing.
And yes, the bajas will fit, I'm running a set right now.
Forum:
V6
01-20-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies:
6
Stupid EGR question
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765
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: Stupid EGR question
Thanks everybody, I tightened the torx bolts back down and no more wiggling or codes so it looks good :driving: - I'll just have to make sure I check it whenever I do an oil change lol.
Yeah, next...
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Members Camaros
01-15-2013, 12:01 PM
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453
hoods hoods hoods! post bad *** pics of your hoods
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137,643
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TheEndofanEra
Re: hoods hoods hoods! post bad *** pics of your hoods
Bot on fiberglass hood that takes the factory louvers? The only one I can think of is the Daytona IROC Turbo...
Forum:
V6
01-14-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies:
6
Stupid EGR question
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765
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TheEndofanEra
Stupid EGR question
Okay guys really dumb question here, is the top half of the EGR valve supposed to be loose, or more like, able to wiggle? I made a quick cellphone video of how it is now, but I just can't remember if...
Forum:
Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-31-2012, 04:47 PM
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22
What is your ideal thirdgen?
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1,841
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TheEndofanEra
Re: What is your ideal thirdgen?
What I'd want? :rolleyes:
A dark metallic red 92 Rally Sport :idiot:
-Black headlight buckets with matching heritage stripes
-A 2012 LS7 + T56 Corvette drivetrain :burnout:
-Enhanced body...
Forum:
Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-31-2012, 04:28 PM
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12
what color stripe
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3,480
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TheEndofanEra
Re: what color stripe
You could always go with an off white cream color, kind of 50's retro.
Forum:
Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-09-2012, 10:38 PM
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140
Post Your Red Thirdgens!
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14,822
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: Post Your Red Thirdgens!
A chance to whore out my car? Yes please! :idiot:
Anyway, I did all the paint and bodywork myself, not too bad either for working in a dirt floor garage :lmao:
360665
360666
360667
360668...
Forum:
Aftermarket Product Review
09-26-2012, 08:07 PM
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92
Best Affordable Anti-Theft Devices?
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13,922
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: Best Affordable Anti-Theft Devices?
Except maybe this thing (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xjyi7k_top-gear-marauder-17-season_fun) lol.
On topic though, a hidden starter off-switch and trans-in-gear switch I think would be more...
Forum:
History / Originality
09-22-2012, 07:29 PM
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2
Hood differences 85-92 IROC/Z28
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892
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TheEndofanEra
Re: Hood differences 85-92 IROC/Z28
Not to my knowledge. They should be the exactly the same structurally.
Forum:
Body
09-15-2012, 10:33 PM
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4
Aftermarket hood hard to open
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947
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: Aftermarket hood hard to open
You probably need to oil the shocks and hinges, and the hinges themselves might have a little toe to them since being re installed with the new hood ( \ \ or \ / ) which will prevent them...
Forum:
Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-29-2012, 11:13 PM
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8
700r4 question
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1,412
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: 700r4 question
I don't know if it is to tell the truth. I'm fairly certain mine was abused a little before I got it, and I'm also fairly certain its the original tranny, so 188k miles IMO, not too bad lol
Forum:
Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-29-2012, 08:25 PM
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8
700r4 question
Views:
1,412
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: 700r4 question
I know its been about two months now, but the same thing happened to mine, clean fluid, dropped 3rd and 4th. What actually happened was 3rd and fourth had stripped completely out.
Link...
Forum:
Interior
07-26-2012, 10:39 PM
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32
WHY ALL BLACK INTERIORS ???
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14,635
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: WHY ALL BLACK INTERIORS ???
I swapped to black from grey because of two things: you can't go wrong with a black and red car, and the original gray interior was, ahem, well worn after 188k odd miles. Honestly I'd say that the...
Forum:
Exterior Parts for Sale
07-18-2012, 12:40 PM
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33
Parting out 1992 Camaro RS
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1,717
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: Parting out 1992 Camaro RS
Do you have the 16" wheels? If so, how much for those shipped to 56662?
Forum:
Body
07-11-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies:
515
Important/Useful :
What Color to Paint!
Views:
275,543
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: What Color to Paint!
Personally, if I had a gold(brown) Camaro I'd keep it that way - if I recall correctly that was the second rarest color (the light yellow being the first)
Anyway, I finished painting my '92 this...
Forum:
Body
06-30-2012, 10:46 PM
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7
Bumper Fascia Urethane Primer? 92 Camaro
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3,848
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TheEndofanEra
Re: Bumper Fascia Urethane Primer? 92 Camaro
1: I'm not sure, but I'd dye my primer black so you wouldn't see chips.
2: I'm not familiar with K36, but if its an epoxy than I'd certainly go for it, it'll reduce rock chips too from what I've...
Forum:
Body
06-15-2012, 10:09 PM
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11
Cowl screen
Views:
1,392
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: Cowl screen
I had the screen on mine sagging at the high spots, I used a hot glue gun to readhere it, and so far it's working okay. Granted, it hasn't seen much in the way of real weather, just 65 in the garage...
Forum:
Body
06-15-2012, 06:16 PM
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23
uuuhhmm
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1,020
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TheEndofanEra
Re: uuuhhmm
You might be able to sneak into a classic car show though lol
Forum:
Body
06-15-2012, 06:04 PM
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11
Cowl screen
Views:
1,392
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: Cowl screen
I hate to say it but they're different, at least they are between 85
Sport Coupe and a 92 RS. So 82-86 base models, at least are different from 86--92 IROCs and Z28/RSs.
Forum:
Body
06-15-2012, 05:57 PM
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23
uuuhhmm
Views:
1,020
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TheEndofanEra
Re: uuuhhmm
Now, I'm going to go against what everyone else here obviously thinks, but in my opinion that is a pretty sweet ride. I wouldn't mind having one of those to cruse around in occasionally. :waveman:
Forum:
Body
06-06-2012, 05:39 PM
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21
4th Gen stripes????
Views:
14,141
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: 4th Gen stripes????
I think somebody on here has an IROC with a ram air II hood with similarly styled stripes, I think theres pictures in one of the "post your red third gen" threads. Honestly I think they look too...
Forum:
Body
06-04-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies:
12
Broken window stop...options?
Views:
4,663
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: Broken window stop...options?
Thats the same configuration I've got on my 92. I think it was a 90-92 thing, but I can't say for sure the part numbers or anything. But it does look to be #11 like James said.
Forum:
Body
05-19-2012, 10:33 PM
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35
powdercoat whole car...?
Views:
7,675
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: powdercoat whole car...?
I'm partial to PPG or Southern Polyurethane stuff myself.
Whatever you use, make sure it's automotive grade and even better a 2k (e.g. has a catalyst/hardener).
Forum:
Body
05-19-2012, 09:26 PM
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35
powdercoat whole car...?
Views:
7,675
Posted By
TheEndofanEra
Re: powdercoat whole car...?
I'd think so, so I'd use a good epoxy over that and then proceed with body work business as usual.
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