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Forum: Cooling
08-25-2023, 07:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 790
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: Tracing a coolant leak

Dewitt’s, haven’t heard too much about that one. I will try to track that down, thank you for the suggestion.
Forum: Cooling
08-23-2023, 01:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 790
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: Tracing a coolant leak

Life has been busy, I purchased a new water pump for the Z28, and it is sitting in the car, in the garage, waiting to be installed. I decided I was just going to do the water pump and radiator both...
Forum: Cooling
03-23-2023, 03:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 790
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: Tracing a coolant leak

Thanks for the info and pictures, I will check it out when I get home tonight.
Forum: Cooling
03-23-2023, 10:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 790
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: Tracing a coolant leak

Where is the weep hole I want to check? I have cleaned everything off multiple times and don’t really notice anything dripping off the engine thankfully. It is always leaking off the cross members...
Forum: Cooling
03-23-2023, 06:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 790
Posted By LoneCynic

Tracing a coolant leak

‘84 Z28 L69

Had coolant dripping from under the nose forward of the mounting location for the front sway bar and wonder bar. Felt around and the radiator hose felt like it was maybe starting to...
Forum: History / Originality
04-26-2022, 04:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 854
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: Z28 Identification

Oh, unfortunately, we are to the point of people making fakes. When we went to Pigeon Forge last fall for the classic car show, I saw one there when walking around. It was a white “Z28” with those...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-24-2021, 08:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,955
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: Brought another one home last weekend.....88 IROC-Z

How do you do it, find these amazing good deals on good cars? Impressed as always, and glad you are saving some nice third gems.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-12-2021, 04:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,153
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: Tire sizes that fit stock 15x7 Z28 wheels

Which Nitto were you using that had tread separation? I am running Nitto Motivos on another car of mine. No issues yet, but only about 10k miles on them so far.
Forum: Body
06-16-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,455
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: 83 camaro side skirt clips

Thank you for the information. Do the front and rear ground effects use the same clips or different since it is plastic to plastic rather than plastic to metal?
Forum: Body
06-16-2021, 11:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,455
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: 83 camaro side skirt clips

My car is out at the painter right now. It is an 84 Z28, and I will bet when he takes those off to paint them, some of those clips are going to break. I would like to order some more so I can drop...
Forum: History / Originality
06-15-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,995
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: Just picked up another low mile, original car

You are incredibly gifted at finding these prime examples. I have been keeping my eyes open for another one for my collection as completion of the one I have now is in sight. I might have better...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-12-2021, 12:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,153
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: Tire sizes that fit stock 15x7 Z28 wheels

Well, that was one of the reasons I went with this size tire. Speedometer was reading off by about 10-12mph to begin with. So if I was going roughly 65mph, the Speedo was reading 76-77mph.
...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-11-2021, 09:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,153
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: Tire sizes that fit stock 15x7 Z28 wheels

I finally got the new tires I was planning to get. The 235/60r15’s were more expensive and out of stock at the shop I went to. So I did end up giving the 225/70r15’s a try after careful measuring...
Forum: History / Originality
06-11-2021, 05:39 PM
Replies: 43
L69
Views: 2,571
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: L69

Car is looking amazing. I have an 84 L69 Z28, very similar car that I got for roughly the same price you got this car for. Very happy how it is coming along for you. I will be starting on the bits...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-23-2021, 06:01 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,055
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: Spare tire options in 2019

Smithy, if it fits, then you are good. I am going a different route for my peace of mind. Purchased an individual wheel off a member on here who was selling some a while back. It is an exact oem...
Forum: Interior
04-09-2021, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 546
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: Outer window sweep, left door, window down. Removed sweep, glass then pushed hard

I had to use a Phillip’s bit with the closed end of a box end wrench to put a couple of those screws back in while holding the glass back a bit. There just isn’t a lot of clearance near the back of...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-20-2021, 06:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,355
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: Wonderbar from TDS

I purchased a TDS Wonderbar a while back, and just got around to installing it today. This was on an ‘84 Z28 that never had one from the factory. Before I could even drive it, I could tell a...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-03-2021, 08:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,153
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: Tire sizes that fit stock 15x7 Z28 wheels

No, definitely not very fast, the car is just a weekend cruiser. The reason I asked about the few options available, is because I have had BF Goodrich tires on other vehicles, and they started to...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-02-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,153
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: Tire sizes that fit stock 15x7 Z28 wheels

I plan to go with the 235/60r15’s, and would like any feedback/experience you all have had with certain tires in that size. Selection seems a little slim no matter what.

I am curious though if...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-02-2021, 01:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,153
Posted By LoneCynic

Tire sizes that fit stock 15x7 Z28 wheels

I am looking at these tire sizes for all four wheels on my car:

235/60r15 - These a solid choice, any specific tire/brand recommendations?

225/70r15 - I have seen these on a few second gens,...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-15-2021, 03:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,843
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: 86 trans am partout

How about the fixed radio antenna? My car has a power antenna that I am sick of messing with. I would like to remove it entirely and install the regular fixed antenna instead. So I am interested...
Forum: Body
09-22-2020, 11:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 416
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: Damn rear hatch not locking 92 z28

Well, us early guys 82-84 are fortunate to not have a motorized rear hatch, that is true. We also don’t have a third brake light anywhere or a rear window wiper (which I also view as pluses from an...
Forum: Body
09-14-2020, 08:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,778
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: 1987 Sport Coupe grille options?

So, there is a billet variant that will fit my car’s front end? I looked all over for an 82-84 Picture with such a grille to confirm, but have not had any such luck.
Forum: Body
09-13-2020, 04:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,778
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: 1987 Sport Coupe grille options?

I have a similar issue, and made a separate topic about it, but got 0 replies. I have a 1984 Z28, and the 82,83,84 front ends are different than the 85-92 IROC style front ends. Mine had two...
Forum: Body
09-13-2020, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,029
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: How bad is too bad?

I concur with the opinions of the others whom have responded this far. The body rot is too far gone for that particular body to be worth saving. It would be a money pit in that regard. However,...
Forum: Body
09-05-2020, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 501
Posted By LoneCynic

82-84 Z28 Grille options

My 84 Z28 grille inserts, like most, became brittle and broke to pieces. Replacements are prohibitively expensive, and I've been looking for other options. Now, I know the 85-92 Z28's and Iroc-Z's...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-19-2020, 11:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 737
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: ISO “5.0 Liter HO” rear bumper emblem

I've been searching for one of these too. My car was repainted once by the original owner back in the 90's sometime. It is missing most of its original emblems and decals. Only the front nose...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
08-18-2020, 08:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 900
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: FRONT GRILLS 1984 Z 28

I also have an 84 Z28, and the front grilles just broke to pieces like peanut brittle over time. Anything out there aftermarket is generally for 85-92 IROC style front end and not the earlier 82-84...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-03-2020, 07:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 642
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: 1985 tilt steering shaft question

Hope all goes well putting your steering column back together. I know it is a hassle, but be glad you have an adjustable one. I have a 1984 myself, and there is no adjustment at all. One fixed...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-03-2020, 07:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 409
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: Speedometer Reading Way Off

Checking the rear isn't that big of a deal, but if changing the speedo gear is, then I might be better off just living with it for now. I have that old GPS unit that I just leave on the info screen...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-02-2020, 12:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 409
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: Speedometer Reading Way Off

Sofakingdom, thank you for your reply. I probably won't pull the differential cover, because I did a full fluid change on the drivetrain in the the past six months. I changed the engine oil, the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-02-2020, 01:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 409
Posted By LoneCynic

Speedometer Reading Way Off

I purchased my Camaro a couple years back, and I noticed very soon after that the speedometer reading was off. It showed me going excessive speeds and other cars were just flying around me. So I...
Forum: Body
07-30-2020, 12:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,452
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: Door vapor barrier glue - what is close to factory?

When I first purchased my '84 Z28, the rubber rain guards for the window glass were dry rotted and needed replaced. When I took the doors apart, that plastic film in there was held on with some...
Forum: Brakes
06-11-2020, 12:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 455
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: A [hopefully] simple brake question

Luckily, after much research, I found that Hawk brake pads makes the pads that fit these calipers. I had to special order them, but they came and I got them installed on the car this evening. Just...
Forum: Brakes
06-04-2020, 09:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 455
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: A [hopefully] simple brake question

The brakes are JFZ four piston calipers, and seems like a decent aftermarket upgrade. I am having trouble finding brake pads for them. Is anyone familiar with these and can suggest where to find...
Forum: Brakes
06-03-2020, 09:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 455
Posted By LoneCynic

A [hopefully] simple brake question

I have a 1984 L69 Z28. It is a factory four wheel disc brakes car, almost entirely stock. The one mod the previous owner did, aside from the aftermarket stereo, is sometime in the late 80's, early...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-18-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 901
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: Repro upper door rails?

I do not have any experience with replacing the upper interior door trim, as mine were still good. However, I did purchase the replacement window sweeps from 1A Auto, and can share some information...
Forum: Carburetors
10-14-2018, 08:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,113
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: New owner questions (1984 Z28 H.O.)

Still haven't done anything to the car yet, had maintenance on my wife's car, and one of my pickups ahead of the Z28 in the queue to be worked on. I did make a run to Jegs to get all the fluids and...
Forum: Carburetors
09-03-2018, 01:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,113
Posted By LoneCynic

Re: New owner questions (1984 Z28 H.O.)

Thanks for the info, I just wanted to be sure (figured better safe than sorry). Yes, I'll do the transmission and rear differential too with everything else. That way, I have a date in my logbook...
Forum: Carburetors
09-03-2018, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,113
Posted By LoneCynic

New owner questions (1984 Z28 H.O.)

Hello everyone,

I was not sure where to post this, but seeing as my car is a carburetor car, I figured this might be a good place to start with my questions. Just recently, I purchased a...
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