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Forum: Body
04-20-2005, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,808
Posted By Briansz28

I pulled the blue carpet off the sides of my...

I pulled the blue carpet off the sides of my center console- perfect textured black underneath with just a few spots of sticky glue- came off with 3M adhesive remover- looks great. If the old tan...
Forum: Body
03-24-2005, 11:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,089
Posted By Briansz28

Cozhavok- do you need a new hatch seal? Mine ...

Cozhavok- do you need a new hatch seal? Mine looks in bad shape but doesn't leak. I had lots of water/mildew and....old puke in the back of my car when I bought it. Only way to get rid of it was...
Forum: North East Region
03-22-2005, 04:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,445
Posted By Briansz28

Chuck & Eddies

Yup-- I live in Southington & I found they usually have a few around. And they let you walk through, bring your own tools and remove what you need. Haven't been in awhile- need some sheet metal for...
Forum: Body
03-22-2005, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 596
Posted By Briansz28

Rubber removal

Find a cleaner with d-limonene. Citri-Sol?? I had to prep a concrete floor for an epoxy paint and it was the only stuff that could take off the rubber from forklift burn-outs. You may want to try on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-05-2004, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 476
Posted By Briansz28

Silicone- used in some wiper blades, more...

Silicone- used in some wiper blades, more chemical resistant than natural rubber and some other synthetics

Nitrile- most chemical resistant, used in lab tubing
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-08-2004, 11:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 407
Posted By Briansz28

I got a fuel line and rear brake lines for my '84...

I got a fuel line and rear brake lines for my '84 from Classic Tube- they look good but took nearly two months! They told me three weeks when I ordered but kept pushing out the ship date. I must have...
Forum: Body
12-18-2003, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 856
Posted By Briansz28

Here's an idea- cut a section out of a console...

Here's an idea- cut a section out of a console from another car and graft them into the new fiberglass section. Look around a junkyard and find some that you like and incorporate them into your...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2003, 11:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,317
Posted By Briansz28

I have a quart of engine flush that I was going...

I have a quart of engine flush that I was going to put in my '84 with 130K but since reading these boards, I've had second thoughts. I have some indication that the car,in its later years was not...
Forum: V6
12-10-2003, 01:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,383
Posted By Briansz28

Freeze plugs

My company manufactures plugs for one of the major small parts companies, for rebuilders and the DIY'ers. Advance, Autozone, etc. all have interchange books to get the right set. Best way to remove...
Forum: Body
11-24-2003, 11:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,280
Posted By Briansz28

You can scuff it-220 grit-150- whatever. Por-15...

You can scuff it-220 grit-150- whatever. Por-15 really flows out nicely so a heavy scuff won't show thru. But--if only 10% of the paint is bad, it would be more economical to just paint the rust w/...
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
11-18-2003, 11:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,042
Posted By Briansz28

Why would you send the headers without getting...

Why would you send the headers without getting payment first?
Forum: Body
11-16-2003, 09:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,320
Posted By Briansz28

I think it looks cleaner when left off but I can...

I think it looks cleaner when left off but I can understand about parking lot dings. I don't know where I saw it but I once saw a magnetic ding guard that you stick on the door in a parking lot and...
Forum: Body
11-13-2003, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,264
Posted By Briansz28

One came in my t-top car. I took it out to take...

One came in my t-top car. I took it out to take out the badly decomposed remains of my headliner. I didn't replace the headliner yet and I don't know if I will re-install the console. I think the...
Forum: Body
11-13-2003, 10:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 463
Posted By Briansz28

I got mine at the junkyard for $75- later model,...

I got mine at the junkyard for $75- later model, power windows, locks and mirror, interior trim.
Forum: Mid-West Region
11-11-2003, 01:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 506
Posted By Briansz28

Connecticut uses sand and salt on the roads. Not...

Connecticut uses sand and salt on the roads. Not much of a problem if you take the time to wash your car on dry days and spray all nooks & crannys. But the previous owner of my car stopped taking...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-04-2003, 01:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,608
Posted By Briansz28

In the thread about Hawks notchback, there is a...

In the thread about Hawks notchback, there is a picture of the one he is copying on a Camaro. I think it looks pretty good and if I had the money, I would get one- if only to be different. BUt I...
Forum: Body
10-30-2003, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 440
Posted By Briansz28

Are you going to be painting the car yourself or...

Are you going to be painting the car yourself or are you bringing it to a professional? Some pros won't touch a car if they haven't done the prep work because the final paint is only as good as what...
Forum: Body
10-28-2003, 11:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 908
Posted By Briansz28

Huh? What are you saying? Spray with oil and then...

Huh? What are you saying? Spray with oil and then undercoating? It won't stick if oil is on the surface!

"microscopic meaning no larbger than tour index finger"
Again, What?
Forum: History / Originality
10-24-2003, 01:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 673
Posted By Briansz28

I've got both of my snorkels-everything looks...

I've got both of my snorkels-everything looks original/dealer replaced under the hood- it also appears that it wasn't cleaned once during the original owner's 19 years!
Forum: History / Originality
10-24-2003, 11:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 673
Posted By Briansz28

I've got an '84 Z28 H.O. In '84, they went to a...

I've got an '84 Z28 H.O. In '84, they went to a steel hood for the Z28's. I believe 82-83 had a hood made with SMC (type of plastic)
The air cleaner w/ two inlets and the snorkels attached above...
Forum: Body
10-20-2003, 03:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,946
Posted By Briansz28

I used the hinge kit to replace a rotted door- I...

I used the hinge kit to replace a rotted door- I didn't want to remove the fender to get at the bolts and the bushings were shot anyway. It took about 3 hours total to get the old door off and the...
Forum: Body
10-20-2003, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 580
Posted By Briansz28

Mine has been out all summer and it looks like...

Mine has been out all summer and it looks like crap-loud and hot too. I found a good section of rear carpet at the yard but for the front, I found a roll of stuff from Wal-Mart that matches- $20. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2003, 01:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,503
Posted By Briansz28

coolant/water boils at a higher temperture with...

coolant/water boils at a higher temperture with higher pressure. It will boil at a lower temperture with vacuum.
Water boils at a lower temperture at a higher altitude, so you have to cook longer.
Forum: Body
10-15-2003, 11:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,125
Posted By Briansz28

There is an auto paint shop that I go to that has...

There is an auto paint shop that I go to that has samples of bodyside molding at the counter- all different widths and contours- might want to try at a place like that.
Personally, I took mine off...
Forum: Body
10-13-2003, 11:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By Briansz28

Mineral spirits, acetone (nail polish remover)???...

Mineral spirits, acetone (nail polish remover)??? Something to dissolve/loosen the glue- I never heard of gluing tires onto wheels but it makes sense to avoid spinning them.
Or cutting with a...
Forum: Body
10-13-2003, 11:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,114
Posted By Briansz28

Project 85--I got that same spot to fix on my...

Project 85--I got that same spot to fix on my '84. I didn't know there was a hole there until I took out the spare. Only thing keeping it together is the ground effects piece underneath. I'm gonna...
Forum: Body
10-10-2003, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 472
Posted By Briansz28

It will stick to roughed-up paint but it will not...

It will stick to roughed-up paint but it will not be as good as bare metal
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2003, 12:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 610
Posted By Briansz28

Close to pegging-too high??

My oil pressure is close to the top of the range (90 PSI?) but its not pegged and that is where it stays most of the time while driving or idling. It may drop 5-10 PSI from there but definitely not...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2003, 12:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 510
Posted By Briansz28

If its already off the car, bring it to a...

If its already off the car, bring it to a radiator shop and have them silver braze it-as good as new and it will last longer than a patch.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-09-2003, 11:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 955
Posted By Briansz28

My brother put some on his car- polished...

My brother put some on his car- polished aluminum- but they corroded and he couldn't take them off. I would suggest a little anti-sieze on the threads.
I like them, but only with polished metal...
Forum: North East Region
10-07-2003, 02:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,074
Posted By Briansz28

I live in Southington and Chuck & Eddies is good....

I live in Southington and Chuck & Eddies is good. THey let you wander around and pull what you want or they will pull it for you for a premium. I think the New Haven one is closed-they had a big fire...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-07-2003, 11:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,001
Posted By Briansz28

LoneCrusader- were you stopped at the border when...

LoneCrusader- were you stopped at the border when you tried tyo drive it in, or was a transporter bringing it in? I would think Ohio motor vehicle dept. would have denied your temp plates if it...
Forum: Body
10-06-2003, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 474
Posted By Briansz28

Classic Industries has new floor pans. Any body...

Classic Industries has new floor pans. Any body shop should be able to do it, but you will pay alot. Buy/ borrow a MIG welder and learn. If your floors are rotted,there are probably other areas too....
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
09-29-2003, 03:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 857
Posted By Briansz28

It depends on the driver. The guy who delivers to...

It depends on the driver. The guy who delivers to my house also delivers to my business. I have most stuff delivered to my business but I had one package going to my house that required a signature....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-29-2003, 12:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,146
Posted By Briansz28

This pic doesn't show the offset difference- I...

This pic doesn't show the offset difference- I had borrowed the wheel from the Monte owner.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-29-2003, 12:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,146
Posted By Briansz28

I tried some wheels from a mid-80's Monte and the...

I tried some wheels from a mid-80's Monte and the bolt pattern was the same and they looked good, but the back spacing was different and they stuck out too much.
Forum: Body
09-26-2003, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 673
Posted By Briansz28

Yeah- it's expensive but works well- I used it to...

Yeah- it's expensive but works well- I used it to fix some holes there too.
oh- best way that I came up with that's not too messy for indoors to take off the undercoating in the wheel wells-...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-24-2003, 09:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,146
Posted By Briansz28

Don't know why this thread came back, but I've...

Don't know why this thread came back, but I've been thinking about S-10 wheels. What do you think about these on a Z-28?
Forum: North East Region
09-24-2003, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 413
Posted By Briansz28

Where are you located? I could use some...

Where are you located? I could use some sheetmetal-Driver's door, p-side rear quarter, maybe drivers front fender...
Brian
Forum: Body
09-23-2003, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 673
Posted By Briansz28

Bed liner material will also reduce tire noise-...

Bed liner material will also reduce tire noise- but its really heavy. I'm gonna strip the undercoating off mine and paint w/ POR15. I HAVE to be concerned with rust- I have some bad spots in that...
Forum: History / Originality
09-22-2003, 03:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 700
Posted By Briansz28

I found mine under the carpet by the rear seats....

I found mine under the carpet by the rear seats. It too was destroyed by water. But I do have the sheet of options under the console lid. The lid had been replaced but the old owner taped it back...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2003, 02:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,596
Posted By Briansz28

I had a Goodwrench 350 put into a '85 truck that...

I had a Goodwrench 350 put into a '85 truck that originally had a 305 and it had a 36 month/ 36,000 mile warranty. I had to get a new water pump and radiator for it to be valid, though
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2003, 12:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 620
Posted By Briansz28

-Same problem as shapeshifter- in a '84 Z28 but...

-Same problem as shapeshifter- in a '84 Z28 but it only happens at low speed <10 mph. Can I change the cable and housing without pulling apart the dash?
Chinesium--:)
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
09-19-2003, 09:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 529
Posted By Briansz28

Grind thru the nut with a Dremel and cutoff...

Grind thru the nut with a Dremel and cutoff wheel. Or, I have used a nut splitter( Sears has them) with mixed results. Usually I use the splitter, mangle the nut and then use the Dremel to finish....
Forum: Body
09-16-2003, 03:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 539
Posted By Briansz28

They should fit ok. Are the seat tracks/...

They should fit ok. Are the seat tracks/ adjusters still on the seats?
Forum: Body
09-16-2003, 02:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By Briansz28

I thought they are supposed to latch regardless...

I thought they are supposed to latch regardless of conditions and mine was just worn out. I replaced the seats with Sunfire seats and that lever needs to be flipped to push the seat backs forward all...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-15-2003, 11:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,890
Posted By Briansz28

Thanks- CaysE- I don't understand that "link to...

Thanks-
CaysE- I don't understand that "link to frame" figure either, I'll just torque to the 12 ft-lbs
Forum: North East Region
09-14-2003, 08:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 659
Posted By Briansz28

badturbo- NJ MotorVehicles Department most...

badturbo- NJ MotorVehicles Department most probably has a website-check it out. CT's site also has forms and stuff, even a page that lets you see if the vanity plate you want is available!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-14-2003, 07:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 619
Posted By Briansz28

Thanks!- that makes sense, somone jacking up that...

Thanks!- that makes sense, somone jacking up that one side. Here I was, expecting it to be bone dry. Now I have to find the real leak-
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-13-2003, 08:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 619
Posted By Briansz28

Rear end- too much oil??

I've suspected a leaking rear pinion seal and I finally got around to pulling the plug to top off the oil. I had the rear jacked up because I was changing the spings & shocks. I took out the plug and...
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