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Forum: Camaros for Sale
05-18-2013, 05:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 880
Posted By spatter1

Re: 1989 Camaro RS - Binghamton, NY area

TTT
Forum: Camaros for Sale
05-11-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 880
Posted By spatter1

1989 Camaro RS - Binghamton, NY area

1989 Chevy Camaro, 5.0l - Binghamton, NY area

I can't believe I'm selling it. This has been my toy for about 15 years now and I am ready to move on to a new toy.

new suspension rebuild (less...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-13-2010, 04:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,518
Posted By spatter1

Re: Z28 / Iroc Hood w/Louvers

@84fbird45 - Sorry man, that's my sig not what is for sale. The only thing that I have for sale is the hood.

@imRich23 - I've been having troubles getting my buddy with the truck to give me a...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-09-2010, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,518
Posted By spatter1

Z28 / Iroc Hood w/Louvers

***The hood has been sold.***

Cleaning out the garage - I have a Z28 / Iroc hood w/louvers for sale for $150. Available for pickup in East Syracuse, NY.
...
Forum: Brakes
01-29-2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,396
Posted By spatter1

Re: rear disc line routing

Answered my own question. I was looking through the parts that I had from the axle purchase and there is an adapter that the brake line screws into. A banjo bolt passes through that adapter and...
Forum: Brakes
01-28-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,396
Posted By spatter1

Re: rear disc line routing

I am confused about the fittings on the brake lines. I'm swapping in a 9 bolt with discs from an 88 IROC and the only thing that I can find that threads into both calipers is a banjo bolt.

From...
Forum: Brakes
01-27-2010, 07:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 485
Posted By spatter1

Re: Where to buy rear brake hose mounting brackets

Nevermind.... I didn't realize that they would be available as a universal part.
Forum: Brakes
01-27-2010, 03:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 485
Posted By spatter1

Where to buy rear brake hose mounting brackets

Hi all,

I'm trying to locate a set of mounting brackets for the rear brake hoses where they would attach to the rear end housing before the caliper.

I've been installing a 9 bolt out of an 88...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-14-2009, 07:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 528
Posted By spatter1

Prothane Instructions for Rear Control Arm Bushings

A few years back I purchased a total car bushing kit from Spohn and started working on rebuilding my steering and suspension. While I did get the front end rebuild and most of the rear, I held off...
Forum: TBI
08-06-2006, 08:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 565
Posted By spatter1

This site will help ya

There is a guy in Syracuse that built a nice 350 with TBI and chronicled it on a web site. The site is loaded with usefull info - Brian's 1991 RS (http://z28boy.cz28.com/main.htm). I think he hangs...
Forum: Body
07-22-2006, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 671
Posted By spatter1

por patch

The por-15 folks make a great product called por patch. If you're not into welding, that stuff works great!
Forum: Group Purchases
08-12-2005, 05:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,102
Posted By spatter1

Just wanted to ask about the status on shipping...

Just wanted to ask about the status on shipping cost and pictures.

Thanks.
Forum: Group Purchases
08-09-2005, 09:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,102
Posted By spatter1

i'd be in depending on the look and the shipping....

i'd be in depending on the look and the shipping. nice to finally fix the broken one.
Forum: Body
07-17-2005, 02:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,228
Posted By spatter1

Another vote for POR-15

I have used POR-15 on my rear (and a lot of other parts) and it works great. Highly recommended.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-10-2005, 06:34 AM
Replies: 736
Views: 59,254
Posted By spatter1

Whoooooo Hoooooo !!!!!! I am ordering mine...

Whoooooo Hoooooo !!!!!! I am ordering mine today!!!!! Can't wait to get it.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-25-2005, 02:28 PM
Replies: 736
Views: 59,254
Posted By spatter1

yep... still waiting.... and wanting

yep... still waiting.... and wanting
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-28-2004, 11:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 937
Posted By spatter1

i'll give him my standard offer.... $20 on payday...

i'll give him my standard offer.... $20 on payday LOL
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-15-2004, 05:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 495
Posted By spatter1

I have been looking into this swap as well......

I have been looking into this swap as well... just need brake pads and time to do it.

What I have found is that you may have to swap the MC depending on the year of the car, 89 and up you may not...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-17-2004, 05:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 678
Posted By spatter1

I never even thought about checking their web...

I never even thought about checking their web site.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-16-2004, 01:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 678
Posted By spatter1

My did, then I installed the relay and it...

My did, then I installed the relay and it stopped... then the relay died and the SES lignt started comming on again. I have it in an 89RS and the code has something to do with the converter...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-16-2004, 07:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 678
Posted By spatter1

I sent you an email... I have them scanned and...

I sent you an email... I have them scanned and ready to go for you.

One thing on the installation... If you do not install the radio shack relay your check engine light will go on shortly after...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-16-2004, 06:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 678
Posted By spatter1

I think I have the directions from mine... let me...

I think I have the directions from mine... let me check and I can scan them for you.

I agree... it makes the car a bit more fun to drive (you can just see it in the pic below).
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-12-2004, 04:43 PM
Replies: 736
Views: 59,254
Posted By spatter1

As a manager in a small company, I can say that I...

As a manager in a small company, I can say that I don't know every last project that we are working on.

They only have so many resources to utlize. They do have certain priorities and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-12-2004, 05:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By spatter1

If one pad is wearing faster than the other one...

If one pad is wearing faster than the other one your caliper is prob hanging up... clean the sliders with a wire wheel and lube them with anti-seeze lube (silver stuff). I don't know if that is...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-05-2004, 05:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,099
Posted By spatter1

Keep going back until they get it right... you're...

Keep going back until they get it right... you're the customer and you are the one paying for the alignment. You paid for the job to be done right.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-04-2004, 05:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,099
Posted By spatter1

Idler arm is a quick swap. Not including the...

Idler arm is a quick swap. Not including the alignment you have (I think) two nuts/bolts through the frame and one nut to the center link... how long, well, it took me about an hour on a GMC Jimmy...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-04-2004, 04:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 433
Posted By spatter1

just a thought

you could try to use a ball joint press on the bolts... I have never tried it but it may work.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-03-2004, 08:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,099
Posted By spatter1

Yea, a bad idler arm will do that.

Yea, a bad idler arm will do that.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-03-2004, 08:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,099
Posted By spatter1

If you pull the steering wheel off and move it to...

If you pull the steering wheel off and move it to where it is centered, it will be off if it is ever properly aligned (provided that it is in the right position to begin with). The alignment...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-03-2004, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 433
Posted By spatter1

I heard of one person using a sawzall... I will...

I heard of one person using a sawzall... I will be replacing my bushings soon and I am interested to know how you make out.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-28-2004, 07:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,129
Posted By spatter1

I clean the tire with some bleache-white... whole...

I clean the tire with some bleache-white... whole tire first and then the letters. Then after they are dry, I spray some armor-all on them. Works great.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-26-2004, 07:01 PM
Replies: 736
Views: 59,254
Posted By spatter1

I'll change to definate!

I'll change to definate!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-21-2004, 05:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,152
Posted By spatter1

Their in... sfc's and the wonderbar made quite a...

Their in... sfc's and the wonderbar made quite a difference in the way the car feels. Lot less noise, too. Now just to find someone to weld them in for me.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-21-2004, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 805
Posted By spatter1

I think that he puts together his own kits based...

I think that he puts together his own kits based on parts available. I got mine with the 36/24 swaybar bushings and I am not sure who made those bushings... but the front bar is greasable.

I...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-21-2004, 04:16 PM
Replies: 736
Views: 59,254
Posted By spatter1

A little off topic, but gears would be great.

A little off topic, but gears would be great.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-20-2004, 08:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,059
Posted By spatter1

My results

I did my floors and they came out pretty good... just make sure that you prep it EXACTLY as directed. I had a couple of spots that could have been preped better and POR did not stick.

For you...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-18-2004, 06:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 805
Posted By spatter1

If you are looking for a "complete" kit, I would...

If you are looking for a "complete" kit, I would look into the Spohn kit. I picked one up last year and it had everything:

Torque arm bushing
trans mount
front LCA bushings
rear LCA bushings...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-18-2004, 05:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,152
Posted By spatter1

Can't wait to put my connectors in

I am actually in the process of installing my SFCs. Picked up the Alstons from TDS and need to hurry up and finish the job (I want to take it out for a ride).

I decided to get them after noticing...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-10-2004, 07:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,059
Posted By spatter1

POR 15

I have coated a lot of under car equipment with it and I like it a lot. I am currently in the process of refinishing my floorpans with it. Really good stuff and if you search the msg. boards for it...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-09-2004, 06:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,081
Posted By spatter1

i'm pretty sure that they are metric, too.

i'm pretty sure that they are metric, too.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-09-2004, 05:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 508
Posted By spatter1

When I blew out the rear end on my 89 RS (26...

When I blew out the rear end on my 89 RS (26 spline) I ended up swapping the internals from a 90 bird (28 spline) without any issues.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-07-2004, 01:46 PM
Replies: 736
Views: 59,254
Posted By spatter1

I may want one, too.

Depending on the price, I may be interested in one as well... if it is not too late.

Thanks
Forum: North East Region
10-24-2003, 06:16 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,341
Posted By spatter1

East Syracuse / Freemont area.

East Syracuse / Freemont area.
Forum: North East Region
10-23-2003, 09:04 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,341
Posted By spatter1

Oh ... wait... I am still alive, too :-) Wasn't...

Oh ... wait... I am still alive, too :-) Wasn't too sure after the snow today.

(Really, I have had my nose in a book since Sept... can't wait for December)

I'm interested as well.

The RS is...
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
10-08-2003, 05:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 570
Posted By spatter1

In Brandon's defense

In Brandon's defense, I have had several transactions with him and have had no problems to date. I have found Brandon to be very honest and easy to work with as have many other members on the board....
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
09-25-2003, 07:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 382
Posted By spatter1

Thanks... same to you

It has been a pleasure dealing with you, too. I will talk with you about any of my needs.
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
09-25-2003, 07:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 570
Posted By spatter1

IROC78 is awesome

Just wanted to pass the good news on about IROC78. I have now purchased from him twice. He has good stuff and is an excellent communicator. He is honest, too. He accidentally quoted me over the...
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
09-25-2003, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 434
Posted By spatter1

My mistake... I meant IROC78

My mistake... I meant IROC78, nothing against 88irock, I just got the name wrong.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-20-2003, 06:01 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,078
Posted By spatter1

Wow! Crazy world that we live in. At least it...

Wow! Crazy world that we live in. At least it happened before you tried to deliver, not while you were delivering... that would not be good.
Forum: Body
09-18-2003, 04:44 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,491
Posted By spatter1

That looks like a B&M Megashifter... available...

That looks like a B&M Megashifter... available everywhere parts are sold. And they work great. :D
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