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Forum: Car Audio
11-03-2016, 06:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 775
Posted By BobKnake

Sub Woofer Question/Advice for my Daughters 85 z28

Long story short... I bought a new-to-me 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, recently. As part of the deal the guy included Kicker Speakers and a Kicker powered Sub. I'm using the speakers in the...
Forum: Electronics
11-03-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 341
Posted By BobKnake

Sub Woofer Question/Advice for my Daughters 85 z28

oops wrong part of forum
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-05-2016, 10:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 636
Posted By BobKnake

EFI swap for LG4 OEM 4bbl????

Not sure if I posted in right place or not....

I'm tossing around around swapping out the electronic 4bbl on my daughters 85 z28. I'm thinking more about drivability and not performance.

...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-04-2016, 12:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 783
Posted By BobKnake

Re: new toy coming to my house 86 IROC 5.0 TPI

I'm not looking for tire shredder. I'm looking for a dependable cruiser...
I've always liked the look of the TPI. i'm hoping i can make it work...

The 305 is just that... a 305... In time,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-04-2016, 12:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 783
Posted By BobKnake

new toy coming to my house 86 IROC 5.0 TPI

So, it appears that I have purchased a rust free 86 IROC, without an engine.
It's originally a 5.0 TPI. The guy I am purchasing it from says, he may have access to another IROC 5.0 TPI.
He is a...
Forum: Interior
05-07-2016, 11:50 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 21,867
Posted By BobKnake

Re: Rewrap and refurb Steering Wheel

Hope so....

He just did an amazing job on my wheel for our 85 z
Forum: Interior
05-04-2016, 03:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 21,867
Posted By BobKnake

Re: Rewrap and refurb Steering Wheel

Got my wheel back today

WOW
I'm impressed
I can't wait to install it

Maybe tonight or tomorrow
Forum: Interior
04-21-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 757
Posted By BobKnake

need some assistance - where and what do I need for my cars interior replacement

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x2000/80-img_1098_5bbfded8c406f3a85a1e30a3d80da2ed6bd8640c.jpg

85 z28... Grey?

...
Forum: Interior
04-21-2016, 12:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,014
Posted By BobKnake

Re: turn signal lever replacement question with intermittent wippers

OK, so how can I tell if my car came with intermittent wipers or just standard wipers?

any thoughts on that?
Forum: Interior
04-20-2016, 11:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 21,867
Posted By BobKnake

Re: Rewrap and refurb Steering Wheel

I'm getting ready to send my wheel to Chuck Pulton tomorrow...
I finally found an extra wheel. I hate having a car that I can't drive/move for an uncertain amount of time.
I'll post it when I...
Forum: Interior
04-20-2016, 11:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,014
Posted By BobKnake

turn signal lever replacement question with intermittent wippers

Need some advice

Our 85 z-28 turn signal lever shows it has intermittent wipers, but does not (only 3 positions - off, low, high)... my guess is someone switched a cover at some point... It also...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-08-2016, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 432
Posted By BobKnake

Re: 85 or so z28 Steering Wheel

paypal sent

PM also sent with my address in it...

Thanks
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-07-2016, 09:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 432
Posted By BobKnake

Re: 85 or so z28 Steering Wheel

Consider it sold. Just let me know where to send you the money. My horn button is good
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-07-2016, 07:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 432
Posted By BobKnake

Re: 85 or so z28 Steering Wheel

Let me know where to send you the $$$
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-07-2016, 03:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 432
Posted By BobKnake

Re: 85 or so z28 Steering Wheel

Thanks
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-07-2016, 03:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 432
Posted By BobKnake

Re: 85 or so z28 Steering Wheel

I'm interested
Do you have a pic
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-07-2016, 12:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,246
Posted By BobKnake

Re: Parting out 1985 Z28 camaro

hey... you don't happen to have a steering wheel for our 85, do you?
Now that it's road worthy.... I really hate to pull the wheel off to have it redone and be without...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-06-2016, 09:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 432
Posted By BobKnake

85 or so z28 Steering Wheel

I'm looking for steering wheel.
(I already have one, yes... but would like to have one I can either send off and have recovered or 1 that is in good shape)

What I've found is crazy priced, but...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2016, 09:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 744
Posted By BobKnake

Re: 85 Computer.... Controls What?

thanks

over my head, kind of stuff... but good to know.

Never going to expect a POWER HOUSE out of the LG4...
the topic had come up in a discussion the other day and I was not sure.

thanks...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-24-2016, 05:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 744
Posted By BobKnake

Re: 85 Computer.... Controls What?

Makes sense
Thanks
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-23-2016, 05:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 744
Posted By BobKnake

85 Computer.... Controls What?

:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:
OK, back in my younger days... I had a cool yellow 87 Formula Firebird (loved that car)... Even though it was "only" and LG4/305... I changed...
Forum: Interior
03-14-2016, 11:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,618
Posted By BobKnake

Re: adding power seat to 85 z-28 - got a question!

Well, after what seems like forever.... Today...
I FINALLY got the wiring done and the seat installed.
There is no reason it took me this long, other than I've been putting it off working on my...
Forum: Electronics
02-03-2016, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 557
Posted By BobKnake

Re: KITT usb car charger - cool

cool, but I rather have KITT as in the car....
Forum: Electronics
01-31-2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 514
Posted By BobKnake

Looking for a plug - HELP!!!

FOUND WHAT I NEED
THANKS


Looking for a plug like attached.... I'd prefer it has a pig tail attached...

It plugs into the box next to fuse block... It appears the plugs are all the same.
...
Forum: Interior
01-22-2016, 11:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,618
Posted By BobKnake

Re: adding power seat to 85 z-28 - got a question!

No problem... I've to my wire harness now... if's from an 89 camaro though....
not sure it's the same plug for the fuse box, but we shall see in the morning...
If not, I may have to engineer it a...
Forum: Interior
01-21-2016, 10:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,618
Posted By BobKnake

Re: adding power seat to 85 z-28 - got a question!

OK, stupid question... is the breaker there or something I need to source too???
Again, too lazy to go out and look.
Forum: Interior
01-21-2016, 10:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,618
Posted By BobKnake

Re: adding power seat to 85 z-28 - got a question!

I recently found a harness. Hoping it will be here early next week.
I'm sure I could figure out something on my own, but sometimes, it's easier and better to just use the RIGHT stuff.

So...
Forum: Interior
01-18-2016, 10:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 731
Posted By BobKnake

Re: heater only blowing air out of defroster?

I've got the very same problem on my 85 z-28
I've searched for the leak, but still no luck... nothing behind the dash... so that's probably a very good thing, since the piece that malfunctions...
Forum: Interior
01-18-2016, 10:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,618
Posted By BobKnake

adding power seat to 85 z-28 - got a question!

So, I have a set up that I've attached to the bottom of my stock seat. I've been working on other things lately so I have to say... I can't honestly say if there is a plug to power the seat or not...
Forum: Interior
12-17-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By BobKnake

Re: Climate control

Afraid that's what I'm going to have to do too.
Forum: Car Audio
12-08-2015, 03:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,869
Posted By BobKnake

Re: Radio was not working..... JUST A FUSE! NOT!!!!

Well, it took a little longer than planned....

the Retrosound head unit is in. New 6x9 in the rear and a pair of repurposed Sony 4x6 (with bass blockers inline).

The only thing left to do is...
Forum: Car Audio
12-04-2015, 05:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,869
Posted By BobKnake

Re: Radio was not working..... JUST A FUSE! NOT!!!!

Good point... Less to throw away too...
It's been a LOOOONG time since I've messed with an F-Body, but it's kind of like riding a bike.
Just chipping away as time and inspiration strikes me... ...
Forum: Car Audio
12-03-2015, 10:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,869
Posted By BobKnake

Re: Radio was not working..... JUST A FUSE! NOT!!!!

Well.... I finally got around to the radio/speaker install today.

As I already stated.... No wiring for the radio.

The Z didn't have any rear speakers either, and the fronts were not...
Forum: Interior
11-23-2015, 11:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,343
Posted By BobKnake

Re: power seat switch Picture - 85 Camaro

so, I've got a side panel coming from Manta guy...
It's going to need to be most likely dyed... My interior is grey.

Any suggestions on where to get dye?
and which grey?

Thanks
Forum: Interior
11-20-2015, 03:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,343
Posted By BobKnake

Re: power seat switch Picture - 85 Camaro

MANTAGUY

let me know what you find out on shipping...
I pmd you my address

also, how do you prefer payment?
Forum: Interior
11-19-2015, 07:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,343
Posted By BobKnake

Re: power seat switch Picture - 85 Camaro

Ok
I can always dye it, if need be

Thanks
Forum: Interior
11-19-2015, 04:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,343
Posted By BobKnake

Re: power seat switch Picture - 85 Camaro

Grey
Forum: Interior
11-19-2015, 03:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,343
Posted By BobKnake

Re: power seat switch Picture - 85 Camaro

OK thanks. Looks like I need to source one of those too
Forum: Interior
11-18-2015, 11:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,343
Posted By BobKnake

power seat switch Picture - 85 Camaro

So, I want to add a power seat to the drivers seat. My daughter is vertically challenged. I'm sure it will help her when it's time...

The unit I found has a switch, but I'm not sure how it...
Forum: Car Audio
11-18-2015, 11:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,869
Posted By BobKnake

Radio was not working..... JUST A FUSE! NOT!!!!

So, a couple of months ago, I bought an 85 z-28 for my daughter.

It's kind of a daddy/daughter project.

So, tonight.... I'm start tearing into the dash... I bought a new radio to install, old...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-09-2015, 09:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,577
Posted By BobKnake

Re: Parting out 1984 camaro Z28

I am looking for the piece that I circled...
also looking for the one under the car (front bumper to the radiator mount base)... I'm guessing it's probably the air dam deflector...

Oh, and I'm...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-09-2015, 09:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,246
Posted By BobKnake

Re: Parting out 1985 Z28 camaro

under hood shield (front bumper to radiator)?
under body shield (front bumper/nose to radiator)?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
11-09-2015, 09:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,497
Posted By BobKnake

Re: 91+84 Camaro parts (won't find in junkyard)

OK, not sure what to call what I'm looking for.... but I'll describe it....

cover panel that goes from the front bumper to the radiator support.
Looking for the top one and I'm 99% sure there...
Forum: Body
11-04-2015, 10:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,619
Posted By BobKnake

Re: Louver stud repair

old post, but would you happen to have the pics?
I've got an idea what and how you did it...
How did it hold up?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-30-2015, 11:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,213
Posted By BobKnake

Re: Parting out 82 Trans am V8 5 speed

LG4?
Looking for OEM air cleaner assembly
If so, can I see a pic?
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
10-29-2015, 11:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,650
Posted By BobKnake

Re: Chuck-Pelton Leather Steering Wheel

reviving a all but dead thread here... sorry

Chuck Pelton quoted me $220 it included shipping back to me as well as re-dying the horn button.

Sure beats other places and way cheaper than...
Forum: History / Originality
10-22-2015, 09:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 747
Posted By BobKnake

Re: 85 z-28???? (new guy from IL)

Almost makes me wonder how we ever survived 80s.
😀
Forum: History / Originality
10-21-2015, 11:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 747
Posted By BobKnake

Re: 85 z-28???? (new guy from IL)

Well, this Sunday 10/25/15, Going to pick it up... I was trying to find someone to haul it back, but apparently 200 miles isn't a long enough move.

So, my wife and I are going to get it.
The...
Forum: History / Originality
10-11-2015, 11:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 747
Posted By BobKnake

Re: 85 z-28???? (new guy from IL)

yep, in that ball park is what bought it...
It's got a few things that need attention, but they will be addressed in time.

This is going to be my daughters car.
We are going to use it as daddy...
Forum: History / Originality
10-11-2015, 03:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 747
Posted By BobKnake

Re: 85 z-28???? (new guy from IL)

well it was an lg4. I'm ok with that.
Needs a tune up and some tires and maybe this winter..... Replace seat covers.

It was in very good condition.
Paint looks original except for chin...
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