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Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
05-21-2021, 08:51 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 209
Posted By Mathius

Thank You

Hello everyone,

I got rid of my 92 Camaro close to 20 years ago now. I would love to have another third gen, but financially having a toy isn't practical right now and the older I get the less I...
Forum: Body
07-14-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,597
Posted By Mathius

Re: Preserve our underbodies

There are various coatings on the market you can use. You can have your car professionally rust proofed at a shop, you can have spray on bedliner used, or there are various home applications you can...
Forum: Fabrication
06-30-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,665
Posted By Mathius

Re: Another "How is my welding" Thread

Two things:

As other's said, poor penetration. Did you gap the pieces or just butt them together? A proper butt weld should either be gaped or beveled. The thinner the material, the better to...
Forum: Fabrication
06-30-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,367
Posted By Mathius

Re: Rear Wheelhouses...inner fenders...?

You could always cut the wheel tubs to fit what you want to replace instead of doing a full tub. It's been a few years since I checked the price of wheel tubs, but I think new tubs are still going...
Forum: Fabrication
06-30-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,568
Posted By Mathius

Re: Rear Bumper Alum Replacement

First are you talking about the rubber honeycomb section or the actual metal bar it's attached to?

I'm guessing you mean the metal part. Let me preface this by saying I'm no expert and I assume...
Forum: Body
09-08-2012, 08:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 847
Posted By Mathius

Re: What the hell!?!?

In the event that it actually wasn't shattered by a rock or something else, I would look for frame damage. These cars are unibody construction and if the subframes are twisted say from a previous...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-21-2011, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 790
Posted By Mathius

Re: Camaro Headlight Panel (CLEVE, OH)

I still have it. It's in storage at a friend's, safe and sound. Are you local? I have no idea what it would cost to ship. Large piece. Price is still $50 firm. It's probably worth a lot more....
Forum: Body
12-22-2010, 05:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,087
Posted By Mathius

Re: Rusty Floor Pan - Video included

They also expand and contract at different rates so they will eventually leak or just come out all together. Steel rivets is the way to go if you want it to last.



Are you sure all self-etch...
Forum: Body
12-22-2010, 04:52 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,809
Posted By Mathius

Re: Plastic Dashpad?

No YOU don't get it. Wrenching on cars is not about doing everything a certain way or spending the most money.

Prime example. Back in the 50's and 60's they used to drop cars by cutting the...
Forum: Body
12-21-2010, 02:39 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,809
Posted By Mathius

Re: Plastic Dashpad?

Or here's another idea. Everyone can stop acting like they're better than everyone else and just enjoy the damn cars. People shouldn't be ridiculed every time they post looking for a way to do...
Forum: Body
12-21-2010, 02:37 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,809
Posted By Mathius

Re: Plastic Dashpad?

NOBODY is talking about taking it to the dealer. And there is no such thing as an "unarguably good and bad, right and wrong ways to fix something."

The dealer is hardly a standard I would strive...
Forum: Body
12-21-2010, 04:30 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,809
Posted By Mathius

Re: Plastic Dashpad?

Yeah, nice try kid. Good luck finding anyone registered before 02. The board crashed and we all had to re-register. You _might_ find some '01's.

Mathius
Forum: Body
12-20-2010, 08:00 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,809
Posted By Mathius

Re: Plastic Dashpad?

I don't owe you any pics. I'm taking my own personal time to give you ways things can get done. Take it or leave it. I don't have to answer to you on my experience. I've stated MANY times here...
Forum: Body
12-18-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,687
Posted By Mathius

Re: Best way to repair previous owner's fuel pump "access door"?

You could get away with self tapping screws on the stock floors, we use them on 26 gauge or thinner in HVAC all the time. I still don't recommend it though because you'll have all kinds of screws...
Forum: Body
12-18-2010, 07:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,687
Posted By Mathius

Re: Best way to repair previous owner's fuel pump "access door"?

That's what I was thinking. I can't think of any reason to block off the access door unless he's one of those "that's not the right way to do it" guys :rolleyes: In which case, rivets aren't the...
Forum: Body
12-18-2010, 07:06 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,809
Posted By Mathius

Re: Plastic Dashpad?

That's the most ridiculous advice I've ever heard. Sometimes Maaco is all people want in a paint job. It's a car. I'm going to drive it. I'm more interested in how it handles, how fast it can go,...
Forum: Body
12-17-2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,687
Posted By Mathius

Re: Best way to repair previous owner's fuel pump "access door"?

Why not just clean up the access door?

Mathius
Forum: Body
12-17-2010, 05:05 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,809
Posted By Mathius

Re: Plastic Dashpad?

I didn't give a way to fix the dashes, I just didn't care for what was being said in this thread. Like the other guy said, people are too judgmental and I'm getting tired of it. I should be able to...
Forum: Body
12-15-2010, 08:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 714
Posted By Mathius

Re: plastic replacement headlight bar

The piece isn't under a lot of stress so it should be ok, but the plastic ones are more fragile. I bought one and one of the bolts broke out of the casing during shipping. I had to plastic weld it...
Forum: Body
12-15-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,809
Posted By Mathius

Re: Plastic Dashpad?

It has nothing to do with you expressing your opinions, it has to do with you advocating prejudice.

It's getting real old listening to people on this board throwing around their idea of what's...
Forum: Body
12-14-2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,087
Posted By Mathius

Re: Rusty Floor Pan - Video included

The floorpan is only a structural concern if you cut the whole thing out. As long as the transmission tunnel and seat supports stay in place as well as the rockers you can cut the whole floor out...
Forum: Body
12-14-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,809
Posted By Mathius

Re: Plastic Dashpad?

Great, another guy on the site, a moderator no less who wants to tell everybody what 's right and what's not right. Glad we have important people here to make these decisions for everyone.:rolleyes:...
Forum: Body
12-11-2010, 05:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,242
Posted By Mathius

Re: Maaco

Every shop is gonna be different and it completely depends on your expectations.

Mathius
Forum: Fabrication
12-08-2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 21,210
Posted By Mathius

Re: Anyone Ever Fabricate New Tail Light Lenses?

Even if you cut the colored part out of the tail lights, you're going to risk cutting into the housing if you don't separate them. But it's your lights if you want to risk it.

The rivets are used...
Forum: Fabrication
12-08-2010, 04:59 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 21,210
Posted By Mathius

Re: Anyone Ever Fabricate New Tail Light Lenses?

I understand that, but I was under the impression you were still going to use the "guts" of the original lenses and just replace the outer lense. That thread has detailed information on how you can...
Forum: Body
12-08-2010, 04:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,590
Posted By Mathius

Re: suggestions on weight reduction for DD

I never cease to shake my head when I hear people say they're getting rid of their charcoal canister. It weighs almost nothing, it doesn't rob horsepower, it takes up very little space and it helps...
Forum: Fabrication
12-08-2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 25,304
Posted By Mathius

Re: BlackTop King's goes Black & Gold

I was with you until the murals down the side of the car. Not a fan of murals and the overall thing is way too busy. If it flowed a little better maybe, but you've got true flames and then the bird...
Forum: Fabrication
12-08-2010, 04:44 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 21,210
Posted By Mathius

Re: Anyone Ever Fabricate New Tail Light Lenses?

Here's a post I made giving detailed instructions on how to disassemble the camaro tail lights without damaging them: https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body/199137-get-rid-your-amber.html

And these...
Forum: Body
12-08-2010, 04:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 968
Posted By Mathius

Re: inspection to get another title

I don't really understand what you're trying to do? Are you trying to get a salvage title, or you're trying to re-title it to avoid a salvage title? That sounds a bit shady.

In any case you're...
Forum: Body
12-07-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,882
Posted By Mathius

Re: Quarter Panel Rust Repair?!?

If the rust came back you need to find out why. Is there more rust hidden behind the panel where the panel is rusting from the inside out, or was it just a poor repair the first time? Maybe it's a...
Forum: Body
12-04-2010, 05:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 951
Posted By Mathius

Re: Can I fix this myself?

That's not a fender, and it doesn't unbolt. If that were the front fender the RS symbol would be visible by the door line or at least the indent for it.

And IIRC there is a panel attached to the...
Forum: Body
12-04-2010, 11:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,534
Posted By Mathius

Re: Cut Camaro in Half??

There's nothing wrong with doing the front clip vs. doing the rear quarter panel. But he hasn't really shown any pics of the damage on either car at this point to get a better educated solution to...
Forum: Fabrication
12-04-2010, 09:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 26,378
Posted By Mathius

Re: custom exterior camaro door handles

You are correct, they are SMC, which is a composite: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheet_moulding_compound

Mathius
Forum: Body
12-04-2010, 08:47 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,534
Posted By Mathius

Re: Cut Camaro in Half??

If I understand what you mean by "sleeving" then I can see where it's less than desirable. The problem with sleeving two items the same size is that you either have to fabricate your own sleeves...
Forum: Body
12-03-2010, 11:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,534
Posted By Mathius

Re: Cut Camaro in Half??

Never really heard of a z-cut in the roof. I would have cut it off at the a-pillar and weld it back the same way.

Mathius
Forum: Body
12-03-2010, 11:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 825
Posted By Mathius

Re: Door question

And you thought this was a good thing for the doors on your car?



Best idea you've had yet.

Mathius
Forum: Body
12-03-2010, 07:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 825
Posted By Mathius

Re: Door question

No, they're SMC which is a type of composite (read plastic with some fiberglass strands in it) and 4th gen's happen to be about 300 lbs heavier than 3rd gens on average, so what made you think they...
Forum: Body
12-02-2010, 10:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 825
Posted By Mathius

Re: Door question

How is that question even relevant? Thirdgen fiberglass doors aren't intended for street use and they don't protect you at all. They're designed for racing vehicles with a cage to protect the...
Forum: Body
12-02-2010, 10:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 951
Posted By Mathius

Re: Can I fix this myself?

Agreed. Slide hammer and stud welder would be best, but if you're not afraid of making it worse and you want to try a method on the cheap you can try some sheet metal screws and a pair of vice...
Forum: Body
12-02-2010, 06:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,333
Posted By Mathius

Re: T-Top Questions

Anytime you cut a hole in the roof you're going to get leaks, period. They haven't invented a seal yet that doesn't go bad eventually.

And yes, t-top cars are much more prone to twisting and if...
Forum: Body
12-02-2010, 06:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 825
Posted By Mathius

Re: Door question

I think it would be an extremely horrible idea and if you ever got hit in the door in an accident you'd spend a great deal of time in the hospital.

Mathius
Forum: Body
12-02-2010, 06:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,534
Posted By Mathius

Re: Cut Camaro in Half??

They do make a weld through primer specifically for painting panels before welding (as whitegold said above). I would just shoot that around the areas you're welding and paint around the rest. It...
Forum: Body
12-02-2010, 04:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,534
Posted By Mathius

Re: Cut Camaro in Half??

If you're not by your car, then you have nothing BUT time to do research. :search: is your friend.

There are some informative posts on quarter panel replacement. Here's a good one here: ...
Forum: Fabrication
12-01-2010, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,404
Posted By Mathius

Re: Ideas on mounting a Weldon fuel pump.

That's an inline pump? I would definitely look for space under the car. You don't want to run fuel lines through the passenger compartment. It's not like mounting it in a trunk where you can seal...
Forum: Fabrication
12-01-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 26,378
Posted By Mathius

Re: custom exterior camaro door handles

Ideally it would be better to thread the rods and use some kind of coupler if there were room to get in there with a tap and die set. Just for the simple fact that it's not always easy to get a...
Forum: Body
12-01-2010, 07:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,534
Posted By Mathius

Re: Cut Camaro in Half??

I still agree with others, it would be easier to swap the front ends if the damaged parts are mainly bolt on.

If there's more damage than that I would definitely prefer to try and remove metal by...
Forum: Body
11-30-2010, 04:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 20,829
Posted By Mathius

Re: Anyone ever painted an engine bay with engine installed?

This is why the conversation is still continuing. You can't grasp the simple concept that you don't have the authority, the eminence or even the credibility to tell anyone what to do. The...
Forum: Body
11-30-2010, 04:23 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 20,829
Posted By Mathius

Re: Anyone ever painted an engine bay with engine installed?

Yeah, like I said. Poor reading and comprehension skills and taking things out of context. All of the posts you quoted above were RESPONSES. I didn't jump in the thread and start adding garbage to...
Forum: Body
11-29-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 20,829
Posted By Mathius

Re: Anyone ever painted an engine bay with engine installed?

Bedliner is just a word. It's basically the same stuff they use to undercoat cars, it's just a better formula. It's not just for contact, it's also a good sealer against rust. The engine bay is...
Forum: Body
11-29-2010, 03:08 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 20,829
Posted By Mathius

Re: Anyone ever painted an engine bay with engine installed?

Thanks. It's good to know that polished wheels and a cowl hood is all you need to be able to judge people.

I was wondering where the line was drawn.

Mathius
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